Modder FirebrandX has released a comprehensive remastered soundtrack for the 2012 Steam version of Final Fantasy VII. The new Ogg files offer a direct audio upgrade, addressing the PC port's long-standing music quality issues and enhancing one of gaming's most legendary RPG experiences.
Legendary Nintendo designer Takaya Imamura, creator of Fox McCloud and Captain Falcon, has entered Capcom's fan contest to design a new Robot Master for Mega Man: Dual Override. His 'Gacha Man' concept features suction-powered attacks, marking a rare crossover between two iconic gaming franchises.
Hamster Corporation has teased a major Arcade Archives release for Christmas Day to celebrate the service's 500th title. The developer promises a game 'suitable' for the milestone and is running a competition for fans to guess the mystery title, with prizes to be awarded in a New Year's Day.
Mangmi has officially teased its next Android handheld, the Pocket Max, following the success of the budget Air X. Industry speculation suggests the device will feature a more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset, potentially enabling enhanced emulation of classic consoles.
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A new NES homebrew cartridge, 'The Trial of Kharzoid', is fusing two classic 8-bit genres into an 'arkanoidvania'. Developed by Pascal Bélisle and published physically via Broke Studio.
The resurrected Commodore International, now owned by a team including YouTuber Christian Simpson, has launched legal action against Italian rival Commodore Industries. The new owners claim the Italian firm's trademarks are invalid and that they hold the original rights dating back to 1983.
The GameMT EX5 handheld has been revealed with a unique physical performance dial replacing the right thumbstick. Featuring a MediaTek Helio G81 processor and 5-inch 1080p display, this Android device offers quick switching between power profiles for cloud gaming and emulation.
Developer Cameron Kaiser releases a free, technically impressive reimagining of the classic arcade shooter for the Commodore 64.
The 1994 shoot-'em-up is being rebuilt from the ground up with a classic graphics toggle for modern consoles.
