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A significant firmware update has transformed the MemCard Pro into a multifunctional device for PlayStation 1 enthusiasts, adding Bluetooth controller support to its existing memory card capabilities. This development allows PS1 owners to use modern wireless controllers with their vintage consoles without requiring additional adapters or hardware modifications. Dual Functionality
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In an unexpected move, Sony has released a system software update for the PlayStation 3 (PS3), bringing the console’s firmware to version 4.92. This update, rolled out on March 5, 2025, comes nearly 19 years after the PS3’s initial debut in 2006. According to the official patch
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A major update for the classic first-person shooter Turok: Dinosaur Hunter has now been rolled out across all platforms, promising fans a host of new features, refined menu options, and a myriad of bug fixes. The update, which has been in development for several months, aims to bridge the gap
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A long-lost gem from the Super Nintendo era is finally crossing borders. Shounen Ninja Sasuke, a 1994 Japan-exclusive title developed by Sunsoft, is set to launch in the West as Justice Ninja Casey on February 28, 2025. Retro gaming fans have something special to look forward to, with this release
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Aquaplus has confirmed that a remake of the classic visual novel ToHeart will launch in Japan on 26th June, as reported by Gematsu. Originally released in 1997 by Leaf, a subsidiary of Aquaplus, ToHeart is a beloved title that helped shape the visual novel genre. This announcement has sparked excitement
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More than two decades after its original release, Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within is set to return to the big screen as part of a film festival celebrating milestones in Japanese CGI animation, as reported by Eiga. Though the film is best remembered for its financial struggles and the turmoil
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The open-world chaos of Grand Theft Auto 3 could have been a little stricter—at least according to early development plans. Originally, players were meant to receive a wanted level simply for running a red light. However, the idea didn’t sit well with the development team, leading to its
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My week in gaming has been dominated by Elden Ring, it has been a while since I have been this involved in a game and I am enjoying the difficulty and the world. 39 stories this week across the word of retro gaming including some new F-Zero courses, a new
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Sega has officially announced the upcoming release of Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, a 2D action platformer developed by Lizardcube, the studio renowned for Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap and Streets of Rage 4. The game is scheduled to launch on August 29, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|
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The Lunar Remastered Collection, featuring updated versions of the classic JRPGs Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete and Lunar 2: Eternal Blue Complete, is set to launch on April 18, 2025. Publisher GungHo Online Entertainment has announced that in North America, the physical edition will be available exclusively through Amazon ($54.
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As reported yesterday, PlayStation has issued a DMCA takedown against the beloved Bloodborne PSX demake, forcing its complete removal from Itch.io and other platforms. The project, a passion-driven recreation of Bloodborne in the style of a PlayStation 1-era game, has built a devoted following since its release in early
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The Bloodborne PSX demake, a fan-made reimagining of FromSoftware’s gothic horror classic with PlayStation 1 aesthetics, has been struck with a copyright claim. This latest takedown follows a familiar pattern, where ambitious fan projects based on popular IPs are swiftly removed due to legal action from publishers. But according