The FPGA gaming community has become a popular method for enjoying classic retro systems. Within this highly specialized scene, developers consistently push the limits of what’s possible, often devising clever workarounds to overcome significant technical challenges and bring these projects to life. Engineering: A Study in Ingenuity and Workarounds Engineering is not always about groundbreaking […]
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Atari and Limited Run Games are bringing the bobcat back with Bubsy in The Purrfect Collection, releasing digitally on September 9 2025 for Nintendo Switch PlayStation 5 Xbox Series X S and PC. As a kid I grew up with the SNES version of Bubsy in Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind so seeing it […]
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I have been granted access to a review release of Boulder Dash 40th Anniversary Edition. All opinions in this review are my own and have not been influenced or altered in any way by the developers. As someone who grew up guiding Rockford through dirt and danger on both MS DOS and the Commodore 64, […]
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A brand-new version of Pokémon Kart 64 has been released, bringing the late 90’s Pokémon universe into the world of Mario Kart 64. This advanced graphical hack replaces the entire roster with fan favorites like Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Meowth, Tangela, Cubone, Slowpoke, Porygon, and Gengar. In total, 151 Pokémon are featured throughout the game. The hack […]
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Halcyon is the name, jumping and shooting things is the game. If you’ve ever played Blaster Master then this will instantly appeal to you. If you haven’t then you’re missing out, it’s a platform tank based Run n Gun game that has a very unique style and feel to it. Best of all it’s in […]
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BedroomNinja has shared a sneak peek at a new CPS-inspired arcade-style case for the MiSTer FPGA. The design features a sleek blue shell with a cartridge slot and internal space neatly arranged for the MiSTer hardware. The aesthetic clearly pays homage to Capcom’s iconic CPS arcade systems. The project is still in the concept stage, […]
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After seeing a few members experimenting with using their MiSTer Pi consoles with a portable monitor and a power bank. I wanted to try it out for myself, so I did, and the result was amazing. I bought a cheap screen from AliExpress which is surprisingly good with 1ms of display lag. I paired that […]
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Taki Udon has shared an update on the SuperStation One, revealing that the previously incorrect logo coloring has now been fixed. The new photos highlight both black and white case options, each sporting the properly colored emblem. Previously, the glossy-logo case drew attention for its sleek design, but the logo’s colors weren’t quite right. With […]
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A fascinating piece of Dreamcast history has surfaced, a prototype PC Engine emulator for Sega’s final console. The disc, marked as Sega Confidential, contains a selection of classic PC Engine titles and appears to be an early test build for what would eventually become the Dream Library service in Japan. Inside the Dream Library ServiceLaunched […]
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You can’t talk about classic arcade shooters without mentioning R-Type. This legendary horizontal shoot ’em up (shmup) didn’t just join the genre, it helped define it. After its arcade debut, the game was ported to nearly every computer and console imaginable, and it went on to spawn a long line of sequels and spin-offs.Now, a […]
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