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Super Mario 64 Port Update: Eyepatch Entertainment Shows PS1, 3DO and Sega Saturn Builds and Confirms AI Assistance
Eyepatch Entertainment demonstrated early Super Mario 64 ports running on real 3DO, Sega Saturn and PS1 hardware. The developer confirmed AI-assisted workflows and...
Surging Aura English Translation Released: 1995 Japan-Only RPG Localized by retrogamelog/sparkstar
A fan-made English and Korean translation patch for the 1995 Japan-only RPG Surging Aura has been released by retrogamelog/sparkstar, fixing a game-freezing bug and...
Wendy's Sonic the Hedgehog Kids Meal: 35th Anniversary Collectible Card Promotion Explained
Wendy's launches a Sonic the Hedgehog Kids Meal promotion in the United States tied to Sonic's 35th anniversary, featuring seven collectible character card cases and...
Sega CD FPGA Core on Analogue Pocket: obrien654j Demo Shows Solid Audio Timing, Release Teased 'Soon'
Developer obrien654j has demonstrated a Sega CD FPGA core running on the Analogue Pocket. The demo shows reliable audio timing but still has boot and FMV issues.
Sega Confirms Commitment to Physical Media While Shifting Toward Digital Strategy
Sega president Shuji Utsumi tells Famitsu the company values physical game releases and is developing a parallel strategy that balances physical and digital...
Hyperkin SupaBoy SFC Reissue: Crimson and Prime Models Launching This Fall
Hyperkin reissues the SupaBoy in two new Crimson and Prime designs. Learn about the SupaBoy SFC history, hardware approach, launch window and what to expect from the...
Anaël Seghezzi's Sega Mega Drive Rally Prototype Shows 60 FPS, Highlights Sprite Limits
French developer Anaël Seghezzi has revealed progress on a Sega Mega Drive/Genesis off-road racing prototype inspired by Sega Rally, reporting stable 60 fps and CPU...
Mauro Xavier on GenAI: How the Final Fight MD Developer Uses AI in Indie Game Development
Indie developer Mauro Xavier explains how he uses generative AI across music, art, and voice work while keeping code and core design human-driven. Context on Final...
Virtua Racing Emulator Brings Sega Arcade Classic to Xbox and PC — Wanszai Release Adds Online Play
Wanszai's newly released Virtua Racing emulators for Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Windows PC add widescreen, smoother frame rates and online multiplayer. Download from...
Nintendo Switch eShop Sale Roundup: Biggest Discounts on TMNT, BloodRayne, Final Fantasy and More
Comprehensive roundup of the latest North American Nintendo Switch eShop discounts, including lowest-ever prices for TMNT: Mutants Unleashed and multiple BloodRayne...
Stone Protectors 'Super Premium' Re-release Announced for SNES and Sega Genesis by 33 Games
Boutique publisher 33 Games is preparing a 'super premium' physical re-release of Stone Protectors for SNES and Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, featuring new art by RIKI and...
Nintendo Switch eShop Sale Roundup: Major Discounts on Trails in the Sky, Final Fantasy, Zelda and More
Comprehensive roundup of the current North American Nintendo Switch eShop sale, highlighting key discounts on Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, Final Fantasy, Zelda:...
Limited Run Games Console Plans: Josh Fairhurst on Physical Media and the Future of Game Ownership
Limited Run co-founder Josh Fairhurst discusses plans to build a physically focused console, the state of physical media, and how boutique publishers and platforms...
Nintendo Switch eShop Sale: TMNT Shredder’s Revenge, The Witcher 3 and Tomb Raider Remasters Discounted
Nintendo has launched a major sale on the North American Nintendo Switch eShop, discounting dozens of titles including TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge, The Witcher 3 and Tomb...
Sonic Legacy Collection: iam8bit and Retrotainment Games Reissue Sonic 1 & 2 on Genesis for $99.99
iam8bit and Retrotainment Games have released the Sonic Legacy Collection, a physical reissue of Sonic the Hedgehog (1991) and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (1992) on original...
Sonic the Hedgehog Legacy Cartridges for Genesis: Sega and iam8bit Reissue Classics
Sega and iam8bit have released limited 'Legacy Cartridges' of Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 for the Genesis. Priced at $99.99 each, the translucent...
Sonic Frontiers Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch 2: Key Announcements from SEGA’s 35th Anniversary Livestream
Recap of SEGA of America's Sonic the Hedgehog 35th Anniversary livestream, including the shadow-drop of Sonic Frontiers – Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch 2,...
Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Beginner Tips for Nintendo Switch
Practical beginner tips for Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch from a development-aware perspective. Learn how to level efficiently, manage...
Wallop The Wallaby: I Heart Pizza Reveals New 16-Bit Sega Genesis Release
I Heart Pizza announces Wallop The Wallaby, a new authentic 16-bit game for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive developed with Sikthehedgehog. Details, quotes, and platform...
LEGO Mega Drive Set Review: Authentic SEGA Mega Drive Replica and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Cartridge
An in-depth review of the LEGO SEGA Mega Drive set, examining build quality, piece count, regional options, and how well the Sonic the Hedgehog 2 cartridge and...
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Confirmed for Switch 2 — What Nintendo Revealed
Nintendo announced a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2 with a 2026 launch window. Here’s what was shown, community reactions, and context.
Rainbow Islands Console Selection Coming to Nintendo Switch on October 8, 2026
Taito's Rainbow Islands Console Selection launches on Nintendo Switch October 8, 2026, featuring six home ports, a never-released Mega Drive/Genesis cartridge build,...
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Bonus Month: Nintendo Classics Offer and Details
Nintendo is offering a free bonus month with select purchases of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, expanding access to the Nintendo Classics library across...
Nintendo Direct viewership tops summer showcases, LevelUp data shows
Analytics from LevelUp (via VGC) show Nintendo's recent Direct outperformed other summer showcases in peak viewership, with the Ocarina of Time trailer leading overall.
Nintendo Direct June 2026: Switch 2 Showcases, Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake, and Xenoblade Genesis Revealed
Coverage of the June 2026 Nintendo Direct highlighting major reveals including a Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, Xenoblade Genesis editions for Switch 2, and a strong...
Xenoblade Genesis Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 — New Xenoblade Entry Arrives in 2027
Nintendo and Monolith Soft announced Xenoblade Genesis for Nintendo Switch 2, scheduled for 2027, following rereleases of Xenoblade Chronicles 1–3. Read the details...
June 2026 Nintendo Direct: Ocarina of Time Remake, Xenoblade Switch 2 Editions, and Major Third-Party Ports
A concise review of Nintendo's June 2026 Direct, covering the confirmed Ocarina of Time remake, Xenoblade Switch 2 Editions, third‑party ports, Nintendo Switch Sports...
June 2026 Nintendo Direct Infographic Recap: Ocarina of Time Remake, Xenoblade Genesis and Switch Updates
Nintendo published an infographic recapping its June 2026 Nintendo Direct, highlighting new reveals including The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake and Xenoblade...
33 Games and Piko Interactive Partnership Expands Classic IP Revivals for Physical Releases
33 Games has announced a partnership with Piko Interactive to bring more retro titles to premium physical releases on platforms including Sega Mega Drive/Genesis and...
Xenoblade Genesis: Monolith Soft Confirms Director, Composers, Character Designers for Nintendo Switch 2 Release
Monolith Soft's Xenoblade Genesis gets key creative credits: Tetsuya Takahashi as general director, Yoko Shimomura leading composition, and Mai Yoneyama and Palow on...
Nintendo Direct: Major Nintendo Switch 2 Announcements and Release Dates Revealed
Comprehensive recap of the latest Nintendo Direct, detailing key Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch game announcements, release dates, and where to preorder on...
Xenoblade Genesis Announced for Nintendo Switch 2 — New Xenoblade RPG from Monolith Soft Arrives in 2027
Nintendo and Monolith Soft have announced Xenoblade Genesis, a new entry in the Xenoblade franchise slated for release on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. Read the full...
Nintendo Direct Reveals: Nintendo Switch 2 Lineup Including The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and KINGDOM HEARTS IV
Comprehensive coverage of the latest Nintendo Direct announcements for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, detailing release dates, platform exclusivity, and major...
June 2026 Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 Reveals — Ocarina of Time, KINGDOM HEARTS IV, Xenoblade Genesis
Comprehensive recap of the June 2026 Nintendo Direct focused on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch releases, confirmed dates, DLC plans, and major third-party reveals.
Xenoblade Genesis announced for 2027: what we know about Nintendo and Monolith Soft's new RPG
Nintendo and Monolith Soft announced Xenoblade Genesis, a new entry in the Xenoblade series slated for 2027. Read a concise, factual breakdown of the reveal trailer,...
Xenoblade Chronicles Switch 2 Editions: Release Dates for Definitive Edition, 2 and 3 Confirmed
Nintendo has announced Switch 2 Editions for Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and Xenoblade Chronicles 3, plus a new title Xenoblade:...
Xenoblade Genesis for Nintendo Switch 2 Confirmed — 2027 Retail and eShop Release
Nintendo confirmed Xenoblade Genesis for Nintendo Switch 2 during a Nintendo Direct, with a worldwide retail and Nintendo eShop release planned for 2027. Developer...
Neo Geo Raycaster Modified: Community Expands Modern Vintage Gamer's DOOM Demo
Community developers have enhanced Modern Vintage Gamer's Neo Geo raycaster demo, showing early SNK hardware can run a simple DOOM-style engine. Read the details on...
Xenoblade Chronicles Genesis Announced for Nintendo Switch 2 — Monolith Soft Confirms 2027 Launch
Monolith Soft and Nintendo announced Xenoblade Chronicles Genesis for Nintendo Switch 2 during the latest Nintendo Direct, confirming a 2027 release and new Switch 2...
Nintendo Switch eShop Sale: Spyro Reignited Trilogy and Yakuza Kiwami Hit Record Low Prices
A comprehensive roundup of the current North American Nintendo Switch eShop sale, highlighting all-time low prices on Spyro Reignited Trilogy and Yakuza Kiwami plus...
Barbie Rewind Nintendo Switch 2: Digital Eclipse and Atari Revive 16 Classic Barbie Games
Atari and Digital Eclipse announced Barbie Rewind for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, combining a new DreamHouse design mode with 16 enhanced classic Barbie...
Barbie Rewind Nintendo Switch Release: 16 Classic Barbie Games Arrive November 12, 2026
Digital Eclipse and Atari launch Barbie Rewind, a collection of 16 remastered Barbie games from 1991–2007 for Nintendo Switch on November 12, 2026, with standard and...
SEGA Handheld Rumor: RFQ Suggests Low-Cost 2D-Focused Device with 5" OLED
A recently surfaced Request for Quote (RFQ) describes a potential low-cost SEGA handheld: 5" OLED, ARM CPU, removable cartridges, and industrial eMMC storage. Here's...
Real Robots Final Attack English Patch Released by Aeon Genesis for PS1
Aeon Genesis has released an English patch for Banpresto's 1998 PS1 title Real Robots Final Attack. Read verified details on the patch, developer context, and...
From SuperSega to Compuwood: Alejandro Martín Announces Handcrafted PC Case Project
Alejandro Martín, known for the ill-fated SuperSega FPGA console, returns with 'Compuwood' — a new venture featuring artisan hardwood PC cases. We examine the...
Traysia RPG Reissue Announced for Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox, and PC – Release Date Set for April 2026
Shinyuden and Ratalaika Games to re-release Telenet Japan's 1991 Genesis RPG Traysia on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam in 2026, featuring updated...
Bullet Rhythm Brings Generative AI Music to Sega Genesis: Mauro Xavier Reveals Controversial New Shmup
Developer Mauro Xavier unveils Bullet Rhythm, a Sega Genesis shoot-em-up that features AI-generated music—a decision stirring debate among gamers and industry...
MegaDev 1.0 Launches: Pioneering Sega Mega CD Homebrew Development Tools
MegaDev 1.0 arrives as a milestone for Sega Mega CD homebrew, delivering essential tools and documentation for experienced developers and revitalizing interest in...
Z.E.N.E.K.O. Pushes Sega Genesis Hardware to the Limit: Indie Devs Announce Ambitious Run-and-Gun Shooter
MS3 Research unveils Z.E.N.E.K.O., a new run-and-gun shooter for the Sega Genesis and Neo Geo, boasting custom hardware and advanced audio. Discover how the indie team...
Ecco the Dolphin Remaster Officially Announced for Nintendo Switch: All Versions Confirmed
Sega's classic Ecco the Dolphin receives a full remaster for Nintendo Switch, with support for multiple versions and enhanced visuals. Series creator Ed Annunziata...
Retro Sumus Disbands Following Unsuccessful Sovietborgs Crowdfunding Campaign
Retro Sumus, known for Dreamcast's Xenocider, announces closure months after Sovietborgs failed to reach Indiegogo goal. Digital Xenocider remains available.
Earthion Mega Drive ROM Finalized: Yuzo Koshiro Confirms Release for Sega Genesis Fans
Earthion, the acclaimed shmup from legendary composer Yuzo Koshiro, has finalized its Mega Drive/Genesis ROM, paving the way for an official physical cartridge...
Maldita Castilla Set for Sega Mega Drive and Dreamcast Release: PlayOnRetro Expands Classic Platformer’s Legacy
PlayOnRetro brings Locomalito's acclaimed action platformer Maldita Castilla to Sega Mega Drive/Genesis and Dreamcast, introducing new features and platform-specific...
Legendary Sega Hardware Designer Hideki Sato Dies at 75: Honoring the Visionary Behind Genesis, Saturn, and Dreamcast
Hideki Sato, the iconic designer behind Sega's most influential game consoles including the Genesis, Saturn, and Dreamcast, has passed away at 75. Explore his lasting...
Hyperkin Mega95 Nears Release After Development Delays: Handheld Genesis/Mega Drive Update
Hyperkin provides an update on the highly anticipated Mega95 handheld, detailing the recent progress, upcoming community review phase, and commitment to quality as the...
Virtua Racing Deluxe for Sega 32X Fully Disassembled: A Milestone for Game Preservation and Potential Ports
The complete disassembly of Virtua Racing Deluxe for the Sega 32X marks a significant achievement in game preservation, paving the way for native ports and research....
Castlevania: Circle of the Moon Ported to Sega Genesis by Dedicated Fan Developer
A passionate developer is bringing Castlevania: Circle of the Moon to the Sega Genesis, expanding the library of fan-made Castlevania ports for the classic 16-bit...
Castlevania: Circle of the Moon Genesis Port Demo Released by Homebrew Developer Andor
Homebrew developer Andor releases the first public demo of a Castlevania: Circle of the Moon port for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, featuring the Catacombs area and...
PlayStation Portable Sales: Why the PSP's 82 Million Units Prove Its Success Against Nintendo Handhelds
An in-depth look at the PlayStation Portable's sales performance, its comparison to Nintendo DS, and a data-driven defense of Sony's influential handheld legacy.
Hyperkin Mega95: Release Timeline and Future Prospects for Handheld N64 Console
Hyperkin addresses development delays with the Mega95 handheld Sega Genesis while hinting at possible plans for a portable N64 device. Explore the challenges, official...