A new fan-made ROM hack for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is here! Named “Legend of Zelda: Reality Estate,” this is a mini-adventure set within a mysterious mansion, featuring brand-new, interactive items. The hack was created for the “Hylian Modding Jam” and is a collaborative effort by community members like Jinnosuke, Conrhaid, and […]
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Great news for retro gaming fans! The long-lost NES port of Soldam, a charming puzzle game from Jaleco, is getting a physical release. Originally an arcade hit in 1992, with a Game Boy version following in 1993, the NES edition was announced but never released… until now. Thanks to the efforts of Broke Studio, their […]
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If you have either a Nintendo Switch 1 or 2 and you subscribe to the higher tier of the Nintendo Switch Online Service, known as the expansion pack. You may be pleased to find out that Forsaken 64 (Nintendo 64) is coming to the Mature NSO N64 Collection on the 4th of September 2025. Developed […]
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If you grew up in the ’90s, you probably remember that the Sega Mega Drive / Genesis and Super Nintendo era was filled with platformers. But none of them were quite like Boogerman: A Pick and Flick Adventure. Released in 1994, this bizarre and juvenile game from Interplay and the team behind Earthworm Jim leaned […]
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First Light for the ao486 on Tang Console The open-source ao486 CPU core, of the MiSTer FPGA platform, has successfully been brought to a new home: the Tang Console 138K. This significant milestone marks a new chapter for the core, demonstrating its versatility beyond its original application. The project, led by Nand2Mario, recently achieved a […]
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This is an ongoing article that will receive updates as and whenever required. You may want to bookmark it. We at Metal Game Solid, absolutely positively love FPGA Gaming, whether it’s gaming on the MiSTer, Analogue Pocket, Tang Console or anything else at that. FPGA Gaming is a niche within the wider scope of Retro […]
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AYN has officially unveiled the specs for its highly anticipated Odin 3 handheld, positioning it as one of the most powerful Android-based gaming handhelds to date. The Odin 3 is powered by the flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, paired with a stunning 6-inch AMOLED display that offers Full HD resolution and a 120 Hz refresh […]
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Our own Pixel Cherry Ninja has covered the MiSter FPGA work-in-progress Atari Jaguar core on his fine YouTube channel several times in the past year. He isn’t a Jaguar fan and though I’ve been nagging him to cover the VLM (as well as Video Game Esoterica), no one has done it yet so I thought […]
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We are fans of the Reflex Adapt by MiSTer Addons, we even very recently held a giveaway for one. So it’s really nice to find that Nicholas De Leon has designed some Custom Firmware that takes the already excellent experience even further. The Reflex Adapt already gives you lots of controller compatibly that can be […]
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Not every great game becomes a hit the moment it hits store shelves. Some titles were too weird, too niche, or just released at the wrong time. But thanks to word of mouth, emulation, and a growing love for retro gaming, these once-overlooked gems have finally found the appreciation they deserve. Let’s take a trip […]
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