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The Pixelated Pulse of Catalonia: A Deep Dive into Barcelona's Retro Gaming Scene

The Pixelated Pulse of Catalonia: A Deep Dive into Barcelona's Retro Gaming Scene

Barcelona has quietly become a haven for retro gaming fans. From the huge Retro Barcelona convention to hidden gem shops across the city, it offers a rich blend of nostalgia, community, and classic consoles. Explore why the past still captivates, and where to dive in.

Nintendo Finally Injects Some Difficulty Into Switch Online With Four New Classics

Nintendo Finally Injects Some Difficulty Into Switch Online With Four New Classics

Nintendo adds four notoriously difficult classics to Switch Online: Battletoads, Ninja Gaiden II, Bionic Commando, and Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters.

Modder Creates 'Automatic' GBA-To-GBC Converter

Modder Creates 'Automatic' GBA-To-GBC Converter

Just when you think the retro modding scene has finally hit the

R-Type Delta Returns, But Not Quite As You Remembered

R-Type Delta Returns, But Not Quite As You Remembered

The "HD Boosted" port of R-Type Delta has launched with severe input lag, prompting an immediate investigation by publisher Granzella.

Mighty Final Fight Forever Will Launch Just In Time For Christmas

Mighty Final Fight Forever Will Launch Just In Time For Christmas

After years of development, the fan-made sequel to Capcom's NES brawler finally has a release date. Mighty Final Fight Forever brings 2-player co-op, a new 1997 storyline, and OpenBoR mechanics to PC this December.

Palmer Luckey’s ModRetro M64: A £160/$199 N64 Rival Built to Settle Scores

Palmer Luckey’s ModRetro M64: A £160/$199 N64 Rival Built to Settle Scores

Palmer Luckey’s ModRetro M64 is poised to undercut the Analogue 3D with a $199 price tag and open FPGA architecture. Here is what we know ahead of the Black Friday reveal.

Karate Blazers brings four-player arcade brawling to Switch and PS4 this week

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Karate Blazers brings four-player arcade brawling to Switch and PS4 this week

Hamster Corporation continues its weekly retro preservation efforts with Karate Blazers, a 1991 beat 'em up from Video System. Now available on Switch and PS4, the game features four-player local co-op and the standard suite of Arcade Archives enhancements.

Krikzz Patches EverDrive Compatibility for Analogue 3D (With a Catch)

Krikzz Patches EverDrive Compatibility for Analogue 3D (With a Catch)

Krikzz has released a firmware fix for EverDrive 64 incompatibilities with the Analogue 3D. The update solves boot errors but requires an original N64 console to install. Overclocking features remain unstable on flash media.

Singapore Designer Crams Fully Functional SNES Into A Nike Trainer

Singapore Designer Crams Fully Functional SNES Into A Nike Trainer

A Singapore designer has modded a Nike Air Max 90 to house a working SNES. Powered by a Raspberry Pi and featuring HDMI output, the ‘AIR SNES’ is a playable, wearable tribute to 16-bit gaming.

The ‘Master’ Build of Viewpoint 2064 Has Been Rescued from the Abyss

The ‘Master’ Build of Viewpoint 2064 Has Been Rescued from the Abyss

A complete "Master" build of the cancelled N64 shooter Viewpoint 2064 has been dumped by Hard4Games. Dated April 2000, this final version fixes the bugs of previous prototypes and offers the full experience intended for retail.

TimeSplitters Rewind: The Community Picks Up The Pieces

TimeSplitters Rewind: The Community Picks Up The Pieces

After 13 years, the fan-made TimeSplitters Rewind has launched in Early Access. With the official reboot cancelled by Embracer, this free "greatest hits" project is now the only way to play a modern version of the cult shooter.

eXoWin9x Project Preserves 662 Windows 95 Games in Single Portable Archive

eXoWin9x Project Preserves 662 Windows 95 Games in Single Portable Archive

A massive preservation project, eXoWin9x Vol. 1, has arrived, offering 662 Windows 95/98 games in a portable, pre-configured package. We examine the technical feat behind running hundreds of titles without bloat.