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Fan Project Transforms Infamous Zelda Game for Game Boy

Fan Project Transforms Infamous Zelda Game for Game Boy

One of gaming's most obscure Zelda titles has been miraculously transformed into a proper Game Boy adventure. The CD-i cult classic gets a second chance with colour enhancements and other features.

Tokyo Wars Tank Classic Hits Home After 28 Years

Tokyo Wars Tank Classic Hits Home After 28 Years

After nearly three decades in arcade obscurity, Namco's explosive 1996 tank battle Tokyo Wars is finally coming home. The cult classic joins Hamster's growing Arcade Archives collection with enhanced spilt screen and other modes.

Walking Dead Pinball Overhauls Zombie Classic After 11 Years

Walking Dead Pinball Overhauls Zombie Classic After 11 Years

Stern Pinball resurrects the classic zombie-slaying machine with cutting-edge technology and enhanced gameplay. The Walking Dead pinball remaster features SPIKE 3 platform upgrades and exclusive lighting and audio.

26-Year-Old Smash Bros Reveals Its Skeleton Army

26-Year-Old Smash Bros Reveals Its Skeleton Army

The beloved Super Smash Bros Nintendo 64 intro has been reimagined with all characters as skeletons. This creative mod reveals the game's hidden horror potential while the original cheerful music

Lego Designer Built 421-Piece Game Boy After Many Prototypes

Lego Designer Built 421-Piece Game Boy After Many Prototypes

The Lego Game Boy's design process involved countless prototypes and special brick development. Senior designer Carl Merriam reveals how they replicated the original's tactile feel

Atari 50 Secures Pac-Man in Major Namco Expansion

Atari 50 Secures Pac-Man in Major Namco Expansion

The comprehensive retro gaming collection Atari 50 is expanding with The Namco Legendary Pack this month. Iconic arcade classics including Pac-Man and Galaga join the preservation project.

Street Fighter 6 Delivers Classic Ghouls 'n Ghosts Game

Street Fighter 6 Delivers Classic Ghouls 'n Ghosts Game

Capcom bridges generations with an exciting Ghosts 'n Goblins crossover for Street Fighter 6. The new fighting pass includes EX colours, avatar gear and the complete classic game Ghouls 'n Ghosts.

Rayman Returns: A Thoughtful 30th Anniversary Revival on the ModRetro Chromatic

Rayman Returns: A Thoughtful 30th Anniversary Revival on the ModRetro Chromatic

The limbless hero makes a triumphant return on ModRetro's modern handheld with stunning visual upgrades and quality-of-life improvements.

UK Parliament debates 190,000-strong game-saving petition

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UK Parliament debates 190,000-strong game-saving petition

The Stop Killing Games campaign has reached Westminster, with MPs debating the future of game preservation. Nearly 190,000 signatures forced the issue onto the parliamentary agenda.

Indie Game Resurrects Sega's 30-Year-Old Lock-On Tech

Indie Game Resurrects Sega's 30-Year-Old Lock-On Tech

An independent Sega Genesis/Mega Drive title has resurrected the legendary Sonic & Knuckles lock-on technology. This modern retro release unlocks secret bonus content when physically combined with classic cartridge.

Taiwan Gamer Completes 5-Year Retro Console Dream

Taiwan Gamer Completes 5-Year Retro Console Dream

After five years of dedicated work, a Taiwanese gaming enthusiast has realised their Famicom CRT project dream. These custom 'Oldtendo' units blend original consoles with authentic CRT displays.

Sega's Lost 1991 Dragon RTS Resurfaces After 30 Years

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Sega's Lost 1991 Dragon RTS Resurfaces After 30 Years

A lost Sega MegaDrive/Genesis real-time strategy game has resurfaced after decades in obscurity. Dark Empires, developed by Sega Technical Institute, offers a fascinating look at what might have been a pioneering game.