Yoshi NES and Game Boy Soundtracks Arrive on Nintendo Music
Nintendo has officially added the original soundtracks for Yoshi on NES and Game Boy to its Nintendo Music service, preserving classic 8-bit chiptune for enthusiasts.
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The N64 VRU: A Singular Voice in Gaming History
The Nintendo 64's Voice Recognition Unit, or VRU, represents a peculiar, almost quixotic, early attempt at natural language processing in consumer electronics, a technical curiosity often overshadowed by the commercial realities of its sole North American title, Hey You, Pikachu!
FPGA GF1 Neptune Console Shows Sega 32X Core Running
A new FPGA console, the GF1 Neptune, has been shown successfully running a Sega 32X core, a significant technical achievement for hardware emulation.
Vultures - Scavengers of Death Revives PS1 Horror Blend
A new tactical turn-based survival horror game, Vultures - Scavengers of Death, takes inspiration from PS1 era classics like Parasite Eve and Resident Evil.
Mark Woodmass, SpecEmu Creator, Passes Away
The retro gaming community mourns Mark Woodmass, creator of the highly accurate ZX Spectrum emulator, SpecEmu, leaving a significant legacy in 8-bit system emulation.
RetroDodo's PC Emulator Rundown: A Deep Dive into Digital Preservation
RetroDodo recently compiled a list of top PC emulators, highlighting tools from the versatile RetroArch to the highly accurate Dolphin, crucial for digital preservation and accessible retro play.
The Enduring Design of Modern 2D Platformers
A recent compilation of contemporary 2D platformers by Yardbarker Video Games offers insight into the genre's sustained relevance and its foundational design principles.
Nintendo's Top Sellers: A Look at Console-Defining Games
ComicBook Gaming's data reveals the best-selling game for each Nintendo console, highlighting the enduring impact of pack-in titles and key franchises.
Forza Horizon Leak Leads to Unprecedented 9999 Ban
A substantial leak of an unreleased Forza Horizon title has resulted in a player receiving a ban until December 31, 9999, for unauthorised modding.
HipoFruta: A New C64 Platformer Emerges
A cheerful hippopotamus stars in HipoFruta, a new Commodore 64 platformer developed by Bonnette2020, set to bring fresh action to the venerable 8-bit machine.