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Croc HD Remaster: Argonaut Shows Over Three Hours of Croc: Legend of the Gobbos Gameplay
Revived Argonaut reveals over three hours of Croc: Legend of the Gobbos HD remaster gameplay and technical details, including Unity usage and control updates.
Nintendo Switch 2 Initial Shipment May Outpace Previous Console Launches
Nintendo is reportedly targeting an initial shipment of nearly 7 million units for the Switch 2, aiming to surpass previous launch supply levels and meet high global...
Nintendo v James 'Archbox' Williams: $4.5M Default Judgment and Permanent Injunction in Switch Piracy Case
Nintendo of America wins default judgment against James 'Archbox' Williams over alleged distribution of pirated Nintendo Switch games; court orders $4.5 million in...
Lunar Remastered Collection localisation: Victor Ireland says Working Designs offered original translations to GungHo
Victor Ireland, founder of Working Designs, says he offered the classic Lunar localisations to GungHo for the Lunar Remastered Collection but received no response....
Dreamcast VMU Gets Modern Upgrade: VM2 Adds Automatic Game Detection and Infinite Storage
The Dreamcast VMU receives a significant update with the VM2, now featuring automatic game detection, virtual memory card creation, and enhanced compatibility with...
PSP Battery Explosion: Charging Unit Ruptures in Second-Hand Console — PSP Battery Safety Warning
A PSP battery reportedly exploded while charging in a second-hand unit, singeing the owner's futon. What PSP owners should know about swollen batteries,...
MiSTer SNES Save States Added: SNES Core for MiSTer FPGA Now Supports Savestates
The SNES core for the MiSTer FPGA has received save state support. Developer Paulb-nl's implementation mimics hardware-style state saving and is currently available...
F-Zero 99 1.5.0 Patch Restores Lost Satellaview Tracks on Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Software Technology's F-Zero 99 1.5.0 update restores SNES Satellaview tracks and expands practice mode on Nintendo Switch, bringing previously Japan-only...
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver – The Dead Shall Rise Graphic Novel Heads to Backerkit
Crystal Dynamics is backing a new Legacy of Kain graphic novel, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver – The Dead Shall Rise, with a Backerkit crowdfunding campaign. Learn about...
Virtua Cop 2 English Translation Patch Brings Smash Pack Assets to Japan-Only Dreamcast Release
Derek Pascarella has released an English translation patch that swaps Sega Smash Pack assets into the Japan-only standalone release of Virtua Cop 2 for Dreamcast,...
Computer Space Replica at The Arcade Museum: 1971 Arcade Classic Recreated with 3D Printing and CRT Hardware
The Arcade Museum in Stroud has commissioned a 3D-printed working replica of Computer Space, the first commercially released arcade video game (1971). The project,...
Transformers fighting game fan project by The Diepod uses Ikemen Go — a long-overdue one-on-one fighter
Pixel artist The Diepod is developing an unofficial Transformers one-on-one fighting game using the Ikemen Go engine. Coverage summarizes the project, credits, and...
Run 'n' Gun: Bitmap Books' New Guide to Classic On-Foot Shooters
Bitmap Books and author Dave Cook announce Run 'n' Gun: A Guide To On-foot Shooters, a new book examining classics like Contra and Metal Slug, due early July. Coverage...
Psychic Force gacha merchandise: Taito launches collectible acrylic stands in Japan
Taito is releasing Psychic Force collectible acrylic stands via gacha machines at two Taito Station locations on May 3, 2024. Read the timeline of the series, platform...
LittleBigPlanet 3 servers offline indefinitely on PS4: Sony confirms UGC access limited
Sony confirms LittleBigPlanet 3 PS4 servers will remain offline indefinitely. Read what remains accessible, developer credits from Sumo Digital and Media Molecule, and...
Brian Fargo and Richard Garriott Collaboration Revisited: A Lost Opportunity in Classic RPG History
Veteran developers Brian Fargo and Richard Garriott nearly joined forces in the late 1980s. This article reviews the historical context, verified milestones, and...
Mitchell Hammond Metal Gear animation draws attention as Konami revives franchise
Independent animator Mitchell Hammond uploaded a new Metal Gear animation clip to YouTube, drawing renewed attention to the franchise as Konami revisits classic titles...
Secret Base's Pixel Pitch for Golden Axe: 2D Mock-Ups Surface as Sega Develops New 3D Entry
Secret Base revealed pixel-art mock-ups for a proposed 2D Golden Axe pitch while Sega is reported to be working on a new 3D Golden Axe entry. Read the details on the...
Super Metroid 30th Anniversary: How the SNES Classic Helped Define the Metroidvania Genre
A look back at Super Metroid's legacy on its 30th anniversary, covering release dates, development credits, sales figures, and its influence on the Metroidvania genre...
ActRaiser Renaissance Sparks Calls for Quintet Remakes on Nintendo Switch
Following the 2021 release of ActRaiser Renaissance, composer Yuzo Koshiro and Quintet alumni have renewed calls for remakes of classic Quintet titles like Terranigma...
C64 - The Mysterious Cassette: Allister Brimble Scores Darkage Software's New Retro Text Adventure
Darkage Software's C64 - The Mysterious Cassette, scored by veteran composer Allister Brimble and adapted from Carlo Pastore's novel, is live on store pages but...
Nintendo Switch Reveal Trailer Removed from Official YouTube Channel Amid Music-Right Questions
Nintendo removed the original Nintendo Switch reveal trailer from its official YouTube channel in October 2023. Fans point to a possible music licensing issue...
Dragon Slayer Chronicle Reprint Brings 12 Classic Falcom Games to Windows in 2023
Nihon Falcom's Dragon Slayer Chronicle is being reissued for Windows by D4 Enterprise in 2023. The boxed collection includes 12 titles, reprinted manuals, and...
Hasbro Nintendo Collaboration Interest Grows After LEGO NES Set
Hasbro confirms interest in partnering with video game companies following LEGO's Nintendo collaborations; TakaraTomy-made Japan-only Transformers consoles and past...
House of the Dead vinyl: Sega Shop Europe to stock House of the Dead, House of the Dead 2 and Virtua Fighter albums in July 2023
Sega Shop Europe will stock four vinyl albums for the arcade classics House of the Dead, House of the Dead 2 and Virtua Fighter in July 2023. Learn about the releases,...
Space Hunter demo showcases Super Metroid-style ambition on Sega Genesis
New demo footage for Space Hunter (formerly Metroid Mega Mission) highlights homebrew ambition on the Sega Genesis. Developers MD ROM Test and GameDevBoss have...
Last Bronx on The Chase: Dermot O'Leary Names Sega's 1996 Fighter on ITV
Dermot O'Leary correctly identified Sega's 1996 arcade fighter Last Bronx during ITV's The Chase. Background on the Sega AM3 title, Model 2 hardware and the Sega...
Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection: Yuzo Koshiro’s Soundtracks and Switch Release Spotlight
A detailed look at Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection, the series' Switch debut compilation, Yuzo Koshiro's approach to the soundtrack, and critical reception ahead of...
Numskull Quarter Arcades: 1989 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Turtles in Time Mini-Cabs Now Available
Numskull Designs has released quarter-scale arcade cabinets of Konami’s 1989 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and 1991 sequel Turtles in Time. Learn about features,...
ASUS ROG Ally release date and pre-orders: Ryzen Z1 Extreme handheld hits UK June 13th
ASUS opens pre-orders for the ROG Ally handheld. Powered by AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme and shipping with Windows 11, the ROG Ally arrives in the UK on June 13, 2023, with a...
Sega Action Chair: Retro Gamer Boy Unboxes Rare Simulator 1 Hardware
A look at the Sega Action Chair (Simulator 1), its arcade inspirations, and Retro Gamer Boy (Mike Rouse)'s recent unboxing and restoration of the rare home simulator...
Rent-A-Hero No. 1 Fan Translation Brings Japan-Only Dreamcast RPG to English
A fan translation for Sega's Japan-only Rent-A-Hero No. 1 on Dreamcast has been completed, restoring thousands of dialogue lines, reworking 3D assets and making the...
World's Largest Playable Donkey Kong Arcade Cabinet Announced by The Strong Museum
The Strong Museum of Play will build a 20-foot-tall, fully playable Donkey Kong arcade cabinet as part of a 2023 expansion. The project celebrates Nintendo's 1981...
Toxic Crusaders: Retro Beat 'Em Up From Retroware Heads to Nintendo Switch and Other Platforms in Late 2023
Retroware's Toxic Crusaders is a 2D beat 'em up inspired by the early '90s cartoon and Troma's Toxic Avenger films, arriving on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and...
Aleste 35th Anniversary: Compile's Shooter Legacy from Sega Mark III to Modern Re-releases
A look back at Aleste's origins on the Sega Mark III, the series' evolution through titles like MUSHA Aleste and Super Aleste, and modern preservation efforts by M2...
Maria Renard's Revenge: Fan-Made Castlevania Outing Arrives on Commodore Amiga
Maria Renard's Revenge is a fan-made Castlevania-inspired homebrew for the Commodore Amiga. Built with Earok's Scorpion Engine by developer Domkid, the beta targets...
Roger Kean obituary: Newsfield co-founder behind CRASH and Zzap!64 dies
Obituary and career retrospective for Roger Kean, Newsfield co-founder and influential editor behind CRASH and Zzap!64, covering his role in UK video games journalism...
Analogue Pocket NES Core Adds Save States and Wake Support — openFPGA Breakthrough
Developer Adam Gastineau has released an updated Analogue Pocket NES core with save state and sleep/wake resume support, addressing long-standing feature gaps in...
SpaceVenture Backer Release Issues: Two Guys From Andromeda's Crowdfunded Adventure Hits Softlocks
SpaceVenture, the crowdfunded spiritual successor from Two Guys From Andromeda, reached backers in 2022 but has been reported to suffer softlocks and a broken...
Oliver Frey Obituary: Zzap!64 and CRASH Illustrator Dies Aged 74
Oliver (Oli) Frey, the Swiss-born illustrator best known for his covers and portraits for Zzap!64 and CRASH, has died at 74. Read a summary of his career,...
A500 Mini review: Retro Games Ltd's Amiga micro-console brings 25 classic Amiga games to modern TVs
A detailed look at the A500 Mini from Retro Games Ltd — hardware, bundled software, emulation features, and how the miniature Amiga stacks up against other retro mini...
Intellivision Amico CEO Change: Phil Adam Takes Helm as Amico Enters Production
Intellivision announces leadership change as Amico enters production. Phil Adam replaces Tommy Tallarico as CEO while Tallarico remains president and Chief Creative...
Wii Remote Concept Designs Resurface in Nintendo Gigaleak: Early Lime-Green Prototypes Revealed
New images from the Nintendo Gigaleak show early Wii Remote concept designs posted by preservation account Forest of Illusion; Nintendo Enthusiast notes size...
Dreamcast launch bug: John Byrd reveals Audio 64 crash threatened Sega's September 1999 North American launch
Former Sega engineer John Byrd details a last-minute Dreamcast bug tied to Midway's Audio 64 driver and the Yamaha AICA chip that almost derailed the console's...
R-Type Fan Animation Recreates Classic Arcade Opening — Tribute to Irem's 1987 Shooter
A detailed look at a fan-made R-Type animation by Paul 'Otaking77077' Johnson for the YouTube channel Mashed, revisiting Irem's seminal 1987 shooter and its legacy.
Mega Drive Megatron: Takara Tomy Arts Turns Sega Console Into Transformers Figure
Takara Tomy Arts revealed Mega Drive Megatron in 2014 — a NEXTA collectible that transforms Sega's Mega Drive (Genesis) into the Decepticon leader. Background on the...
How Arnold Schwarzenegger Shaped 1980s Video Game Box Art: Contra, Konami and Retro Cover Design
A look at how 1980s and 1990s box art for games such as Contra and Golden Axe III borrowed heavily from action-movie imagery, and how developers like Konami and Sega...