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Sonic & Knuckles marks its 30th anniversary and to celebrate we take a look at Sega’s unique platform title and show off a wonderful collection. Released on 18th October 1994, Sega were on a high after the huge success of Sonic 3 for the Mega Drive released earlier in 1994.
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The fan-made SNES port of Kid Icarus is set to receive a significant update that promises to enhance the gaming experience further.
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Wren’s Resurgence is a new side-scrolling action title from developer Soliloquy Games due for release later in 2024. A demo has been released to coincide with October’s Steam Next Fest.
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A fan-made mod for Doom II, titled “Doom III,” has been teased, offering over 20 hours of new gameplay. Developed by Camaxide, this project has been in the works for 11 years and serves as a direct sequel to Doom II. Despite its name, this mod is unrelated to id Software’s Doom 3 from 2004.
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The Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered collection has been officially announced and is set to release on February 14, 2025.
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The Splinter Cell remake is reportedly still under development at Ubisoft Toronto, despite rumors suggesting it may have been canceled. First announced in December 2021, the project is being developed using Ubisoft’s Snowdrop Engine.
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Taito Milestones 3 is set to launch on December 10, 2024, in the West. This collection brings together a selection of classic Taito arcade games from the late 1980s and early 1990s, offering both nostalgic fans and newcomers a chance to experience these iconic titles on modern platforms
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Crater Song, a new NES game from developer Orebody Inc., is getting a physical release to carts thanks to retro publisher Premium Edition Games. The game uses a unique control method that requires two NES controllers to be used in the same way a player would use Switch Joycons.
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Universal Pictures and Sega have announced the development of a film inspired by the Shinobi video game franchise. This partnership seeks to translate the action-packed universe of Shinobi onto the big screen, furthering Sega’s successful exploration of film adaptations.
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A gamer has turned a SEGA Dreamcast Visual Memory Unit (VMU) into a handheld game console.
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The Open Source Cartridge Reader (OSCR) is a versatile tool designed to help preserve video game cartridges and save data. Developed by Sanni and the community, this device allows users to back up ROM files and save games from a wide range of vintage consoles.
Kain1 2w ago • 87%
At least it's on point. Unless you want the author to write what he ate for breakfast today.
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Konami has discussed the challenges of remaking Metal Gear Solid 1 compared to Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, highlighting that the former would be significantly more difficult.
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A fan-made Lego kit inspired by Sega’s classic arcade game OutRun has been submitted to the Lego Ideas platform, where it needs public support to potentially become an official Lego set.
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A new 2D platformer called “The Legend of Santa” is generating buzz for its striking similarities to the classic Nintendo game Super Mario Bros. 3, albeit with a Christmas-themed twist.
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PLAY magazine, known as the last stronghold of PlayStation print media, has released its final issue. This signals the end of an era for the magazine.
Kain1 3w ago • 95%
The website covers emulation news, be it old or new. Also Nintendo might go after older emulators at this rate.
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The Ryujinx emulator, a popular tool for emulating Nintendo Switch games on PCs, has been taken down following a request from Nintendo. This action is part of Nintendo’s broader crackdown on emulation and homebrew communities, particularly as the company seeks to protect its intellectual property and revenue streams.
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Nintendo has been actively taking down YouTube videos that feature its games being emulated or modded, which has sparked significant discussion and concern within the gaming community.
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Square Enix has announced the release of die-cast miniature models of classic Sega consoles as part of its “Bright Arts” series. These detailed replicas are designed to celebrate some of Sega’s most iconic gaming hardware and will be available in multiple regional variants.
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Naoki Yoshida, known as Yoshi-P and the director of Final Fantasy 14, has expressed skepticism about the feasibility of remaking Final Fantasy 9 as a single title.
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The Super Game Boy has received a significant upgrade with the introduction of the Super Game Boy Plus, an unofficial enhancement developed by @BucketMouseBite. This new version addresses several limitations of the original Super Game Boy, which allowed Game Boy games to be played on the SNES but had a faster clock speed than the original Game Boy, affecting gameplay and compatibility with link cables.
Kain1 2mo ago • 100%
The hero's name in the Japanese novels is Tir McDohl. So the name is correct.
Kain1 3mo ago • 100%
FCEUX is good and simple to use.
Kain1 3mo ago • 100%
The link to the Mod is there. In the website article.