The Sega Saturn cult classic Shinrei Jusatsushi Taromaru, better known to Western fans as Psychic Killer Taromaru, has finally received an English patch. This release updates the game’s menus, UI, and title screen while also offering an optional version with English voice narration for the opening and ending sequences. Originally launched in Japan in 1997, […]
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Jotego has just revealed a brand-new FPGA core, and this one came completely out of nowhere: Konami’s Surprise Attack is now available. While the team had been focusing on Golfing Greats and Run’n Gun cores, a review of the original PCB for Surprise Attack revealed it was essentially a cost-saving version of Parodius Da!, minus […]
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Pokémon: Sour Crystal, created by SourApple, aims to refine and enhance the original Pokémon Crystal experience while staying true to the classic Gen 2 feel that many players know and love. This updated build, now at version 5.5a, brings a wealth of improvements and tweaks designed to make the journey through Johto smoother and more […]
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Grab your shampoo as on Monday September the 1st 2025 it’s time for that Magical Sound Shower. Once you take a shower though, make you wrap up nicely, you wouldn’t wanna catch a Passing Breeze, or maybe it’s hot where you are and you can jump in the pool and catch a Splash Wave. This […]
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Announced in late 2024, Double Dragon One is Casa De Ruivo’s first entry into the NEOGEO scene. The classic beat-em up stays true to the original with a Bigger Badder Better presentation that only the NEOGEO can do! The game features: You can check out the demo now while you wait for the full-game download […]
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The MiSTer FPGA project has become a cornerstone for our retro computing fix, offering a way to experience classic hardware with unparalleled accuracy. Rather than using software emulation, which simulates the original hardware, the MiSTer C64 core uses the DE10 Nano FPGA to recreate the Commodore 64’s internal logic and circuits on a modern chip. […]
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Retro gaming is more than nostalgia, it’s history, innovation, and sometimes pure weirdness. That’s why we’re excited to introduce a new series here on Metal Game Solid called “Looking Back.” In this series, we’ll revisit games that left their mark, whether they were technical powerhouses, cult classics, or just plain bizarre. From titles that pushed […]
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A brand-new hack for the original Final Fantasy Legend on Game Boy has just dropped. Titled Final Fantasy Legend 1 DX, this version brings full color support to the classic RPG along with several bug fixes to improve the overall experience. Released by Adam on August 27, 2025, this version lets fans revisit the original […]
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Fans of the Clock Tower series have something new to celebrate. The WonderSwan version of Clock Tower has just received its first full English fan patch, thanks to the efforts of BobSchneeder45 and the Team C.U.T.S. community. This patch (Version 1.1) brings the handheld adaptation of the horror classic to a wider audience, offering English […]
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Community member TheEnemy has released a high score SRAM saving patch for Earthion v2.01 on the Sega Mega Drive. This patch allows the game to save high scores using SRAM, making it easier to keep track of your progress between play sessions. You can grab the patch and details here. Make sure to support the […]
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