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Egret II Mini livestream announced for August 27 2026 — new software will bring library to 100 titles
Taito and Famitsu will host an Egret II Mini livestream on August 27, 2026 to reveal new software that will expand the tabletop console's library to 100 titles....
Activision Super Pocket announced: 34 Atari classics pre-installed on new HyperMegaTech handheld
HyperMegaTechBlaze's HyperMegaTech sub-label launches the Activision Super Pocket handheld on September 28 with 34 pre-installed Atari home-console titles, Evercade...
Marvel MaXimum Collection Review: Classic Marvel Games Return to Nintendo Switch via Limited Run Games
The Marvel MaXimum Collection brings a diverse line-up of retro Marvel video games to Nintendo Switch, featuring arcade and console classics from Konami, Data East,...
Yie Ar Kung-Fu: Konami's Pioneering Fighter Gets New Sega Genesis/Mega Drive Port
Konami’s influential 1984 fighting game Yie Ar Kung-Fu, once officially ported only to NES, gets a fresh homebrew port to Sega Genesis/Mega Drive thanks to André Azevedo.
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Bad Dudes Vs. Dragon Ninja Gets Unofficial Sega Genesis Port by Andrea Baldiraghi
Andrea Baldiraghi brings Data East's classic Bad Dudes Vs. Dragon Ninja to the Sega Genesis in an impressive unofficial port, giving the 1988 arcade hit a new lease on...
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Wizardry VI: Bane of the Cosmic Forge Finally Receives English Patch for Sega Saturn
Remisse brings an English translation to Data East’s 1996 Sega Saturn port of Wizardry VI: Bane of the Cosmic Forge, featuring restored content and gameplay enhancements.
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Monster Bath Games’ Promising RoboCop Sega Genesis Port Surpasses Expectations
Monster Bath Games takes the lead in RoboCop Sega Genesis porting with an impressive demo that prompts Retro Encoder to shift focus to new projects.
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RoboCop Sega Genesis Demo: New Homebrew Port by Monster Bath Games Available Now
A new homebrew demo of Data East's 1988 RoboCop arcade game is available for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Monster Bath Games has released a promising port; original...
Zvitor Releases Major Update for Captain America and The Avengers Fan Remake
Fan developer Zvitor unveils a comprehensive update to his free Captain America and The Avengers remake, featuring expanded character selection, new game modes, and...
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Marvel Cosmic Invasion Reveals Beta Ray Bill and Silver Surfer as Playable Characters on Nintendo Switch
Tribute Games and Dotemu add Beta Ray Bill and Silver Surfer to Marvel Cosmic Invasion, the upcoming beat 'em up for Nintendo Switch and modern platforms, releasing in...
HyperMegaTech Delays Neo Geo and Data East Super Pocket Handheld Launch to July 2025
Blaze and HyperMegaTech officially postpone the Neo Geo and Data East Super Pocket releases to July 10, 2025, citing supply chain delays. Get the latest details on...
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Mega Man Creator Akira Kitamura Launches Kitamura Blueprints Blog on Patreon
Legendary Mega Man designer Akira Kitamura returns with Kitamura Blueprints, a Patreon-funded blog offering insights into game development and the history behind the...
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Evercade Showcase Volume 4 Announced: Celebrate Five Years of Retro Gaming Innovation
Evercade Showcase Volume 4 will broadcast on May 29th, celebrating five years of Evercade's retro gaming legacy with updates on new partnerships, hardware, and classic...
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Tattoo Assassins Revived: exA-Arcadia Brings Unreleased Data East Fighter to Modern Arcades
exA-Arcadia announces the revival of Data East's cult-classic Tattoo Assassins, offering modern arcade fans a rebalanced, restored experience on their proprietary system.
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Data East Super Pocket Brings Classic Arcade Hits to Handheld in 2025
HyperMegaTech announces the Data East Super Pocket, a handheld console featuring 17 pre-installed Data East arcade classics. Launching June 2025 and compatible with...
Quarter Arcades Announces Bad Dudes Vs. DragonNinja and Lunar Lander 1/4 Scale Arcade Cabinets
Quarter Arcades expands their collectible arcade lineup with new Bad Dudes Vs. DragonNinja and Lunar Lander cabinets, offering authentic 1/4-scale experiences for...
Jotego Expands Analogue Pocket Library with 'JTNINJA' OpenFPGA Core Featuring Bad Dudes vs Dragon Ninja
FPGA developer Jotego has launched the JTNINJA OpenFPGA core for Analogue Pocket, enabling classic Data East arcade games like Bad Dudes vs Dragon Ninja and Heavy...