The NES MiSTer FPGA core is a highly accurate, hardware-level recreation of the original Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), including its Japanese counterpart, the Famicom, for the MiSTer FPGA platform. Unlike software emulation, which simulates the NES hardware using a computer’s CPU, the MiSTer core uses a Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) to essentially rebuild the original […]
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Its been an exciting time for SNES fans – Randy Linden and Limited Run Games not only boasted new technology for the upcoming DOOM remaster to include actual rumble feedback on a brand new controller, they actively reached out to romhackers such as myself to make sure that this could be used by EVERYBODY. We […]
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Atari and Bandai Namco have announced a new wave of classic reissues, bringing Galaga, Pac-Man Double Feature, Dig Dug, and Xevious back to physical cartridges for the Atari 2600+ and 7800+. The Pac-Man Double Feature includes two versions of the pellet-chomping icon — the original Atari 2600 release and an enhanced 7800 edition that stays […]
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A new patch by Vague Rant restores the original brightness and color levels of Bangai-O on Dreamcast to match the Japanese release Bakuretsu Muteki Bangai-O. Using Derek Pascarella’s Universal Dreamcast Patcher, players can now apply the fix to the European, US, or VGA-patched versions of the game. The patch adjusts the visuals to their intended […]
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This is seriously insane when you consider the level of talent poured into this device. Natalie said jokingly, back when the LEGO Game Boy was announced, that she would make a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) for it. Well, guess what? She did! Here are some key points about this project, but we do recommend reading […]
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A brand-new retro-inspired action game is on the horizon. Metal Mack puts players in the role of an advanced android tasked with saving humanity after its robot population suddenly turns rogue. Featuring classic 16-bit graphics and fast-paced run ’n’ gun gameplay, Metal Mack draws clear inspiration from both Mega Man and arcade shooters like Contra, […]
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One of my favourite YouTube channels is “there oughta be“, as they are always showcasing cool stuff when it comes to the Game Boy, especially the DMG (the original model), which is my personal favourite. Sebastian, the guy behind the channel, is the one who got GTA V working on the GB via a custom-designed […]
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Originally released in 1996 for the Game Boy, Mole Mania was one of Nintendo’s hidden puzzle gems. Starring Muddy Mole on a quest to rescue his family, the game offered over 200 screens of clever puzzles but remained overshadowed by bigger Nintendo hits of its era. Now, fans can experience it in a whole new […]
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Diggo Silva is doing a smashing job with his various SEGA Mega Drive soundtrack remixes! His arrangements, often created using the Furnace tracker, truly capture the iconic FM synthesis sound of the console. Welcome to the 16-Bit party! Check out a few hand-picked examples below. Make sure the sound is up, because it’s time to […]
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Infinity, the long-lost Game Boy Color RPG, finally opens for pre-orders on September 30th, 2025 through Incube8 Games. Originally developed from 1999 to 2001 by Affinix Software, Infinity was designed to push Nintendo’s handheld to its absolute limits. But as the market shifted to the Game Boy Advance, the project was canceled in 2002 and […]
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