I recently had the pleasure of having an audience with Zophar of the legendary emulation website Zophar’s Domain from the late 90s, remember the early days of the internet. Below is just a basic summary of some of the points covered with timestamps. It was an absolute pleasure to have this conversation and it was […]
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Dreamcast fans can finally enjoy Nakoruru: Ano Hito Kara no Okurimono (The Gift She Gave Me) in English, thanks to a new patch by Derek Pascarella. Released in Japan in 2002, this visual novel spins a heartfelt story of Nakoruru’s return to her village, offering a very different experience from the usual Samurai Shodown fighting […]
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This is where it gets interesting, because the future of MiSTer isn’t a done deal. The DE10-Nano is a legend, a beast that has pushed the boundaries of what we thought was possible or even at one point impossible. But even a legend has its limits. So, when we talk about a successor, we’re stepping […]
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Growing up in the arcades Bubble Bobble was a classic game that really stood the test of time. From its character design to dark backgrounds and bright characters and platforms, oh yeah, it’s catchy soundtrack too, which by the way, makes an excellent ringtone. Come on, you can hear the intro theme in your head […]
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After more than two years of work, an English fan translation of Dragon Ball Z: Idainaru Dragon Ball Densetsu, known in the West as Dragon Ball Z: The Legend — has been released for the Sega Saturn. Created by wonder-inc, the patch translates the European French version of the game into English, essentially recreating the […]
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A New Policy, But No Ban Google has announced upcoming changes to sideloading on Android, sparking concern across the emulation scene. The good news is that sideloading is not going away. Starting in September 2026, developers distributing apps outside the Play Store will need to verify their identity to keep their apps installable on certified […]
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Many have praised the ModRetro Chromatic as an excellent choice for a modern Game Boy Color. From its excellent screen quality to its accurate D-Pad, it definitely feels like it delivers that classic feel to a modern world with nice quality-of-life improvements. After the success of the Chromatic, ModRetro set their sights on a […]
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X user TZMWX shows off their latest build of a handheld SEGA Saturn and it looks great. Powered by a SAROO ODE inside, this really looks like a great way to take SEGA’s console on the go, without using a software emulation handheld. TZMWX says that they have been trying out YZB’s latest Beta SAROO […]
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Fans of the Cowboy Bebop franchise have reason to celebrate — SONICMAN69 has released a complete English translation patch for the PlayStation 2 title Cowboy Bebop: Tsuioku no Serenade. The patch dropped on August 25th, perfectly timed to mark the 20th anniversary of the game’s original release in Japan. After previously working on the fan […]
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Before “cross-platform” became the standard, getting a game on multiple systems was exciting — and often confusing. During the 8-bit and 16-bit eras, a “multi-platform release” rarely meant the same experience. Hardware differences, unique development teams, and creative choices often turned a single title into several very different games. Take Aladdin for example. The Mega […]
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