The blog post details the 16-year journey of a Sega fan, known as Nemesis, who successfully emulated the Pioneer LaserActive, a unique hybrid console that combined LaserDisc technology with gaming. The post outlines the technical ...
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DEmul emulator has made significant strides in supporting Sega's Hikaru arcade system, enabling the emulation of classic games for the first time in years.
The blog post discusses the recent advancements in MAME (Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator) regarding the Hyper Neo Geo 64 arcade system, which has finally achieved proper sound emulation after 21 years of development. The author h...
The blog post discusses the recent 6.0 update of the Ghost publishing platform, which now supports the open social web, including platforms like Mastodon and Bluesky. The main focus is on the CrankBoy emulator for the Playdate, de...
Taki Udon shares the arduous journey of developing the SuperStation One, highlighting the challenges of quality control, supply chain issues, and the impact of external economic factors.
The blog post discusses Marcin Wichary's innovative work, 'Frame of Preference,' which uses emulation to create an interactive storytelling experience about the early Macintosh operating system. The article encourages readers to e...
The blog post reflects on the nostalgia and significance of early 2000s anime games on the Nintendo DS, particularly focusing on the game adaptation of 'Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann.' The author discusses the unique blend of visual ...
The blog post discusses the ongoing decompilation project of the classic video game Vagrant Story, led by programmer ser-pounce. It highlights the game's unique qualities and the challenges faced in reverse-engineering its code to...
Recent advancements in emulating the Triforce arcade system are discussed, particularly the challenges of bringing the obscure 'Key of Avalon' game to life.
Taki Udon discusses the engineering challenges of the SuperStation Dock, while Rain updates on the Quest 64 Recomp project and its future enhancements.
The post explores the new PC port of Quest 64, its enhancements, and the broader context of retro gaming and fan translations, reflecting on the evolving appreciation for classic titles.
The post covers a site redesign and contrasts the controversial iiSu emulator frontend with the promising eXoWin9x, which enhances accessibility for classic Windows games.
The newsletter discusses the impact of upcoming hardware like the Analogue 3D and Steam Machine on the emulation hobby, reflecting on their potential to enhance access to emulation. It also touches on the Starlight Children's Foun...
This blog post discusses the recent fan translation of the horror pinball game 'ParanoiaScape' by Aeon Genesis, coinciding with the Portland Retro Gaming Expo. It highlights the launch of 'Design Room,' a new site focused on video...
The blog post discusses the author's recent experiences, including attending an Extreme pinball convention and a work trip to China. It highlights a fan translation project for the Capcom RPG 'El Dorado Gate' and a revival of the ...
The blog post discusses the author's experience watching the 1973 film 'Lady Snowblood' while trying to finish a newsletter late at night, leading to a delay in publication. It highlights the current state of Nintendo Switch emula...
DREAMM 4.0 enhances classic LucasArts game emulation while rising memory prices threaten the affordability of handheld devices in the emulation market.
To celebrate 3,000 subscribers, the author is giving away a sealed Japanese copy of Animal Crossing while reflecting on the year's highlights in emulation.
0One rotten fan can spoil a community, but only if we let them
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The text discusses the impact of toxic fans on the emulation community, focusing on the harassment faced by the Flycast developer and the transition of fan translator Hilltop Works into licensed releases. It also highlights update...
0Interview: 15 years after the servers shut down, FromSoft's singular mech game Chromehounds is back online
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15 years after the servers shut down, FromSoft's mech game Chromehounds is back online. A community project has successfully resurrected the game, allowing diehard fans to play 6v6 multiplayer matches. The game was unique for its ...
The text discusses the release of the N64 game Dinosaur Planet Recompiled, a recompilation of an unfinished game that was never released. The game has been modified and improved by fans, and the recompilation is now available for ...
The text is a concentrated summary of the long-awaited fan translation of Sega Saturn masterpiece Sakura Wars 2. It includes an interview with the translation project ringleader and co-lead translator, and the efforts and challeng...
The text is a concentrated summary of the Gundam game emulation special, featuring 4 underrated Gundam games from the '90s and 2000s. It includes detailed descriptions of each game, their development, and how to emulate them.
N64 Recompilation is about to have a major update in 2025. The creator of N64 Recompiled, Wiseguy, is rolling out a major update that integrates a modding framework allowing modders to change anything in a recompiled N64 game. The...