Atari has announced that it has acquired former retro rival Intellivision and many of the games from its library, although not the Amico.
"Atari has announced that it has acquired former retro rival Intellivision and many of the games from its library..."
"Vengeance for the team's demise will be achieved at any cost"
"Aliens Neoplasma II is a continuation of the first game by Sanchez Crew set in the "Aliens" universe..."
The game that launched an industry
"Computer Space holds a special place in video game history. It was the first arcade video game ever released, launching in 1971. It was also the first commercially available video game of all time and is responsible for starting Nolan Bushnell on the path to Atari, one of the most influential companies in the history of the industry..."
"The screen is better suited for a variety of aspect ratios"
"Taki Udon, who is involved with the production of several new pieces of FPGA-based retro gaming hardware, has revealed that the upcoming FPGA handheld will use an AMOLED screen..."
https://youtu.be/4lpCNMxGW3s RockerGaming and BlueShell3D have just opened pre-orders for their upgraded 72-pin connector for the NES, called the Ninten-Drawer. As many of you are aware, over time the original Nintendo cartridge connector mechanism can become unreliable, causing frustration when
"RockerGaming and BlueShell3D have just opened pre-orders for their upgraded 72-pin connector for the NES, called the Ninten-Drawer. As many of you are aware, over time the original Nintendo cartridge connector mechanism can become unreliable..."
https://youtu.be/8CSy80aGm88 HDMI CEC ARC/eARC issues If you are having issues using HDMI CEC with a MiSTer FPGA connected to your setup, there are some solutions to help you out. One solution involves cutting out a pin from a chip on the DE10 Nano board (Pin1 on U34). However there is safer solut
"HDMI CEC ARC/eARC issues If you are having issues using HDMI CEC with a MiSTer FPGA connected to your setup, there are some solutions to help you out. One solution involves cutting out a pin from a chip on the DE10 Nano board (Pin1 on U34). However there is safer solutions..."
"I don't think we should just do exactly what [Yamauchi] has said in the past"
"I don't think we should just do exactly what [Yamauchi] has said in the past..."
"Wake up! A grand adventure beckons!"
"Wake up! A grand adventure beckons!"
'Inspired by the Game Boy Zelda entries, the game offers "a massive world dripping with secrets for you to uncover" and features "nods to both modern and classic inspirations."...'
Update: Gabriel Pyron shows off footage
"Gabriel Pyron, the coding genius behind WIP Mega Drive / Genesis versions of Samurai Shodown and Marvel Super Heroes, has just revealed that he's working on a King of Fighters-style game for the 16-bit console..."
A clever modder and YouTuber has developed a unique handheld N64 that plays actual cartridges, forgoing any sort of emulation.
"A clever modder and YouTuber has developed a unique handheld N64 that plays actual cartridges, forgoing any sort of emulation..."
From forgotten oddities to essential peripherals, these are the accessories that helped make the Nintendo Game Boy legendary.
"From forgotten oddities to essential peripherals, these are the accessories that helped make the Nintendo Game Boy legendary..."
The Pocket DMG and Pocket MICRO
Taking inspiration from the legendary vertical handheld consoles, AYANEO Pocket DMG marks a return to the roots of handheld gaming aspirations," says the company. The system has only been seen in close-up images so far, but appears to be based on the Game Boy...
James Lambert is aiming for a full physical release
"James Lambert is aiming for a full physical release..."
"The company was founded in 1976 by Jack Tramiel and Irving Gould. Its C64 personal computer was a massive success, enabling the firm to post sales of $49 million by the close of 1983..."
New MiSTer-based handheld coming, too
"As reported by Taki Udon, new clone boards are coming out of the Far East which offer the same performance as the 'legit' DE10 at a fraction of the cost..."
Update: Irem M92 core added
"The Analogue Pocket is a high-end handheld retro gaming system that uses FPGA technology to replicate the performance of classic gaming platforms on a hardware (rather than software) level, which means it's incredibly accurate. The machine runs physical cartridges for systems like the Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance and (with optional adapters) Game Gear, Lynx and Neo Geo Pocket..."
Thanks to the original devs and members of the 3DO community
"The source code to yet another classic video game has just been released online, thanks to a combined effort between 3DO fans and the original developers.
This time, the game in question is Krisalis Software's 1995 3DO port of Star Fighter — a 3D shoot-em-up that was originally released for the Acorn Archimedes in 1994. This is a game that saw players take control of a futuristic fighter ship to complete various objective-based missions and remarkably featured the ability to fly outside of a planet's atmosphere into space as well as terraform the environment by firing repeatedly at the same area of land..."
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"The Nintendo Game Boy has turned 35 years old and in todays episode we take a look at some of the most technically advanced Game Boy games on the system..."
Fanmade Sonic 3 Remaster 'Angel Island Revisited' Now Playable On PlayStation Vita -- Time Extension
"Consider this a 'beta' release"
"The popular Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles fan remaster Angel Island Revisited has been ported to the PSVita, after almost three years of development..."
Song Of Morus - Gala Of Battle is a new homebrew title for the Game Boy that incorporates Game Boy Printer functionality.
"Song Of Morus - Gala Of Battle is a new homebrew title for the Game Boy that incorporates Game Boy Printer functionality..."
Back in the days when it was first released, I'm sure I read that it should be pronounced "Susie". That's the way I've always said it.
It's debatable whether the Wii U should be considered to be part of "retro gaming". It's my most up-to-date console. Nevertheless, I think it's worth getting this info out there.