Zool Gets Physical Genesis Re-Release
33 Games is bringing Zool back to Sega Genesis with an officially licensed physical cartridge release. Two limited editions are planned for collectors.
Marcus Rivera
Marcus covers the consoles that shaped North American gaming, from the Atari 2600's wood panelling to the Dreamcast's swan song and the collector culture that surrounds them. He thinks grading companies are mostly a scam.
Saturn Doom Patch Reclaims Lost Frames
A new patch for Sega Saturn Doom from Fafling dramatically improves frame rates, bringing the notoriously slow port closer to PlayStation performance.
CGA Graphics Redefined: Pico Mod Unlocks New Visuals
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Rumbleminze Ports R.C. Pro-Am to SNES, Boosts Performance
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Sega Saturn's 1995 Launch: A Case Study in Console Failure
Fathom Journal re-examines Sega's disastrous 1995 Saturn launch, a critical misstep that shaped the console's legacy and collector appeal.
Rare 3DO Blaster Card Brought Back From The Brink
A recent restoration project detailed by Hackaday revives a 3DO Blaster card, a niche PC peripheral that allowed 3DO game playback on early 90s computers.
Fan-Made Controller Adds Force Feedback to Genesis Sonic 2
A new fan-made controller prototype brings rumble and a screen to Sega Genesis's Sonic the Hedgehog 2, redefining interaction with classic hardware.
Night Warriors: Darkstalkers’ Revenge Soundtrack Gets Vinyl Release
Mana Wave Media opens pre-orders for the Night Warriors: Darkstalkers’ Revenge soundtrack on vinyl, a move that solidifies the growing market for retro game audio collectibles.
Nintendo's "Complete Game" Stance Hits Hard
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