All articles tagged with #retrogaming
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Retro Handhelds
8BitMods has announced the VMUPro, a modern revival of the Sega Dreamcast VMU that functions as a portable gaming device and accessory, featuring a color screen, mini-game support, and emulators for classic consoles, with plans for future updates including an SDK and online store.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by My Nintendo News
Nintendo has added three new SEGA Genesis games to its Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service. The games, "Wolf of the Battlefield: Mercs," "Vectorman," and "ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron," are now available for members to play. This update is part of Nintendo's ongoing effort to expand its retro game library, with at least one new game being added each month.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Gematsu
Nintendo has added Donkey Kong Land 2 to the Game Boy – Nintendo Switch Online app, following last week's addition of the original Donkey Kong Land. In this sequel, players join Diddy Kong and Dixie Kong on a mission to rescue Donkey Kong from Kaptain K. Rool, with the help of various animal friends. The game features optimized graphics for Game Boy and is compatible with Super Game Boy for enhanced visuals.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Kotaku
A hidden cheat code has been discovered in the 28-year-old game Donkey Kong Country 2 for the Super Nintendo. The code, found by Discord user h4voc21 and shared by Twitter user tnkt_kong, allows players to return to the map screen without completing the current level. This discovery adds a new layer of intrigue to the classic game, which remains popular, especially with its recent addition to the Nintendo Switch Online catalog.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Polygon
A new cheat code for Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest has been discovered nearly 30 years after its release. The code, found by amateur programmer Alex "H4v0c21" Corley, allows players to exit any level and return to the overworld map. This discovery, shared in the DKC Atlas Discord server, is believed to be a leftover developer shortcut for debugging. The cheat's potential for speedrunning is being explored, highlighting the enduring legacy and community interest in the classic game.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Giant Freakin Robot
RoboCop vs Predator, a fan-made video game inspired by the classic action title RoboCop Versus The Terminator, is now available for free download. Created by Oscar Celestini, the game offers nostalgic side-scrolling action, CRT-style screen filters, and a chiptune score by Gianluca Pappalardo. With a story by Simone Granata, the game features five zones of gameplay with modern quality-of-life features like autosave. Fans of retro games and the RoboCop franchise can enjoy this new title with a blend of '80s nostalgia and contemporary gaming conveniences.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Ars Technica
The Analogue Pocket, a premium retro handheld console, has received two major firmware updates that enhance its capabilities, including the addition of display filters for third-party FPGA cores, custom Game Boy color palettes, and various fixes and features. The updates improve the visual experience with a high-quality CRT screen filter and allow for more customization and better performance when the device is docked. Users can update their Pocket's firmware by placing the update file on the microSD card and rebooting the console.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Billboard
Walmart is offering up to 50% off on Arcade1Up retro arcade cabinet video games, including popular titles like 'Street Fighter II,' 'The Simpsons,' 'X-Men,' 'Ms. Pac-Man,' and more. These modernized cabinets feature LCD displays and come with various classic games, some even including accessories like risers and stools. Walmart+ members can enjoy additional benefits such as free shipping. This sale presents an opportunity for gamers to bring the nostalgic arcade experience into their homes.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The US Sun
Super Mario World, a classic game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), has become highly valuable among collectors, with sealed copies potentially worth nearly $5,000 and even just the box valued at $100. The game is a significant part of gaming history, having sold 20 million copies worldwide and spawning an animated TV series. Prices for the game vary depending on condition and collector interest, with daily updates on values provided by PriceCharting.com.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by IGN
Stern Pinball Inc. has released a new pinball machine based on the iconic 1975 film JAWS, featuring original movie footage, the John Williams score, and new callouts from Richard Dreyfuss. Designed by Keith Elwin, the machine includes unique features like a chum bucket that releases "blood" and a moving shark fin target, with premium versions offering more elaborate toys like a great white shark and a mini playfield. The game is connected to Stern's Insider Connected system for score tracking and achievements, with three editions available at varying price points: Pro ($6,999), Premium ($9,699), and Limited ($12,999).
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Ars Technica
James Lambert has released a "First Slice" of Portal 64, a demake of Valve's classic Portal game for the Nintendo 64, featuring 13 of the original game's test chambers with plans to complete all 19. The game, which showcases impressive technical feats to adapt the Portal experience to the N64's limitations, is available for free but requires a copy of Portal on PC to patch the game files for use with N64 emulators. Lambert's work is supported by a Patreon, and fans have even created physical media and a themed console to celebrate the project.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by GamingOnLinux
Daggerfall Unity 1.0, the complete remake of The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall, is now available, offering a modernized version of the classic game with enhancements such as cross-platform support, improved graphics, widescreen resolution, mod support, and quality of life improvements. It requires the original DOS game for assets, which is free on Steam. The project is open source but relies on the proprietary Unity engine. Fans can further modernize the game with mods like DREAM, which remasters all game assets. More information can be found on GitHub and the official site.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TechSpot
The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall, a classic 1996 RPG, has received a significant update with the full release of its Unity port, which has been in development for nearly a decade. This modernized version offers enhanced visuals, modern controls, and quality-of-life improvements, making it more accessible to new players on Windows, macOS, and Linux. The port supports extensive modding, with hundreds of mods available, including a popular quest pack that adds nearly 200 new quests. Fans of the series are also working on porting The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind into Skyrim's engine, although it has no release date yet.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by GAMINGbible
The Elder Scrolls 2: Daggerfall has received a fan-made remake called "Daggerfall Unity," which enhances the classic game's appearance, stability, and performance. This remake is available for free, provided players have a copy of the original game. While the graphics are improved, they are not on par with modern titles like Skyrim. Fans can download the remake and enjoy a modernized version of the beloved retro game.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Time Extension
Retro gaming enthusiasts are concerned about the longevity of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) due to a high failure rate of its CPUs, particularly the Rev A version. Repair specialists are calling for the development of replacement CPUs to prevent these vintage consoles from becoming inoperable. While capacitors and other components can be replaced with relative ease, the CPU is a more complex issue, and without a viable replacement, every SNES could potentially fail over time. The community hopes for a solution similar to the replacement ICs created for the Neo Geo.