Dreamcast VMU Pro Gets Major Update
8BitMods released OS v2.0.4 for the VMU Pro, adding a direct download store and developer tools. This update gives Dreamcast owners new ways to use their console.
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AI-Generated Smash Bros. PC Port Sparks Debate
A new PC port of Super Smash Bros., created entirely by AI, has ignited discussion within the retro gaming community regarding its technical merit and the role of artificial intelligence in preservation.
GammaOS Transforms Anbernic RG DS Dual-Screen Handheld
Anbernic's RG DS, initially met with mixed reviews, has seen its potential fully realised by the community-developed GammaOS custom firmware, significantly improving Nintendo DS emulation.
Capcom's First Localisation Lead Details Early Challenges
Takuya 'Tom' Shiraiwa, Capcom Japan's inaugural localisation lead, offers a rare account of early game translation, detailing the ad-hoc processes and character limit struggles that shaped titles like Resident Evil and Marvel vs. Capcom.
A Mouse Life 2: New ZX Spectrum 128k Homebrew Released
BAD BITS has released 'A Mouse Life 2: Escape from Science Lab' for the ZX Spectrum 128k, a new homebrew title that blends modern art techniques with classic hardware limitations.
NTSC Nintendo 64 240p Test Suite Released
Artemio has released the first official 240p Test Suite for the Nintendo 64, offering a critical tool for accurate display calibration for NTSC systems.
Mega Cat Studios Collection 3 Arrives for Evercade
Blaze Entertainment and Mega Cat Studios have launched Collection 3 for Evercade, bringing ten new retro-inspired titles to the physical cartridge platform, including a Game Boy Color release.
Temple Maker 64 Brings Fan-Made Zelda Dungeons to Steam
Ki3 Games announces Temple Maker 64, a new Steam title allowing players to build their own Nintendo 64-era Zelda-style dungeons. This project highlights a community desire for creation tools.
Champions of Norrath: A PS2 Action RPG's Enduring Legacy
Twenty-two years after its release, Champions of Norrath remains a benchmark for PlayStation 2 action role-playing games, demonstrating the Snowblind Engine's versatility and pioneering console online play.
Aliens Video Games Book Uncovers IP Control Secrets
Mike Diver's upcoming book, Aliens: The Video Games, reveals how early developers skirted intellectual property rules, including an uncleared audio sample in the SNES Alien 3.