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New NES Game 'The Trial of Kharzoid' Is An 'Arkanoidvania'

The Trial of Kharzoid

New NES Game 'The Trial of Kharzoid' Is An 'Arkanoidvania'

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.

Commodore International Sues to Invalidate Rival's Trademarks

Commodore International Sues

Commodore International Sues to Invalidate Rival's Trademarks

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.

C64 Homebrew 'Oblast' Reimagines 1978 Arcade Game Blasto

C64 Homebrew 'Oblast' Reimagines 1978 Arcade Game Blasto

Developer Cameron Kaiser releases a free, technically impressive reimagining of the classic arcade shooter for the Commodore 64.

Star Fox 64 Gets Unofficial Dreamcast Port - Released Today

Star Fox 64 Gets Unofficial Dreamcast Port - Released Today

Developer JNMartin has released an unofficial port of Star Fox 64 for the Sega Dreamcast, built on the game's decompilation project. The release showcases the enduring creativity of the Dreamcast homebrew scene.

Cubiboot v0.3 Brings The GameCube’s Startup Sequence Back From The Dead

Cubiboot v0.3 Brings The GameCube’s Startup Sequence Back From The Dead

The Cubiboot project has received a major update. Version 0.3 adds support for SD2SP2 and SD Gecko adapters, brings In-Game Reset to the GameCube, and fixes key compatibility issues for PicoBoot users.

Modder Creates 'Automatic' GBA-To-GBC Converter

Modder Creates 'Automatic' GBA-To-GBC Converter

Just when you think the retro modding scene has finally hit the

Mighty Final Fight Forever Will Launch Just In Time For Christmas

Mighty Final Fight Forever Will Launch Just In Time For Christmas

After years of development, the fan-made sequel to Capcom's NES brawler finally has a release date. Mighty Final Fight Forever brings 2-player co-op, a new 1997 storyline, and OpenBoR mechanics to PC this December.

New Open-Source 8-Bit Console 'GameTank' Set for 2025 Launch

New Open-Source 8-Bit Console 'GameTank' Set for 2025 Launch

A new 8-bit console is on the horizon. The GameTank is a fully open-source machine built from scratch, featuring dual 6502 processors and a philosophy that rejects emulation in favour of bare-metal coding.

'Geometry Dash' Ported to the NES in New 'Famidash' Demake

'Geometry Dash' Ported to the NES in New 'Famidash' Demake

Geometry Dash has arrived on the NES through Famidash, a new demake from Oziphantom. The project delivers smooth speed, tight controls and chiptune music on real eight bit hardware, proving once again how far the classic console can be pushed.

Ridge Racer Port Achieves Impossible GBA Feat

Ridge Racer Port Achieves Impossible GBA Feat

Ridge Racer finally hits Game Boy Advance thanks to Gustavo Valiente’s RR Project, a from-scratch port using his Butano engine to deliver flat-shaded 3D drifting that brings Namco’s 1993 arcade classic to Nintendo’s handheld with surprisingly smooth performance.

Commodore 64 Recreates 1992’s Wolfenstein 3D Game

Commodore 64 Recreates 1992’s Wolfenstein 3D Game

The retro gaming scene witnesses an extraordinary technical achievement as developer Jimbo brings Wolfenstein 3D's revolutionary gameplay to the Commodore

Sega Genesis/Megadrive Finally Runs Donkey Kong Country Demo

Sega Genesis/Megadrive Finally Runs Donkey Kong Country Demo

Donkey Kong Country on Sega Genesis/Megadrive remains an impossible dream, yet a remarkable new tech demo proves the 16-bit hardware could theoretically handle Rare's iconic platfomer