PS5 Tops US Sales Charts As Hardware Revenue Hits 30-Year Low
US video game hardware revenue has plummeted to a 30-year low, with November 2025 figures showing a dramatic 30% year-on-year decline.
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VGHF Recovers 144 Lost Sega Channel Genesis ROMs
The Video Game History Foundation has recovered 144 Sega Channel ROMs, preserving nearly every piece of software from the pioneering 1990s cable game service. This breakthrough archive includes lost exclusives, prototypes and internal data, effectively saving a major chapter of Sega Genesis history.
Infidelity's SNES Port Of Contra Force Beta Now Available
A playable Super Nintendo port of the controversial NES title Contra Force has been released in beta by specialist Infidelity. This conversion brings the North America-exclusive 1992 game natively to 16-bit hardware, complete from start to finish, with only original music samples awaiting final.
BlueRetro Project Archived, Development Ends
The BlueRetro project, which enabled Bluetooth controller support for over 40 classic consoles and computers, has officially ended development. Lead developer Jacques Gagnon announced the archival on 14th December, though the open-source hardware and software remain available for community use.
Virtua Fighter 4 Rendered On Sega Dreamcast Hardware
A remarkable technical demonstration shows assets from Virtua Fighter 4 running on actual Sega Dreamcast hardware, a feat long considered impossible. Developer Falco Girgis has rendered the game's Temple stage with character Akira, reviving a classic 'what if' scenario for Sega enthusiasts.
FirebrandX Releases Remastered Music for Final Fantasy VII on Steam
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.
Nintendo Legend Imamura Enters Capcom's Mega Man Boss Contest
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 Teases Major Arcade Archives Release For 500th Title
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.
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.
Blazon Releases 'Oh Mummy' C64 Port: 1984 Amstrad Classic Gets New Life
Developer Blazon has released a faithful Commodore 64 port of Oh Mummy, the beloved 1984 Amstrad Egyptian tomb-raiding game.