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Developer Jnmartin84 has pulled off another jaw-dropping feat: Star Fox 64 is now running on Sega’s Dreamcast. Best known in Europe as Lylat Wars, the 1997 Nintendo 64 classic is one of the defining rail shooters of its era, remembered for its cinematic action, tight controls, and unforgettable voice lines. Seeing it running on Sega’s final console is something few fans could have ever imagined, but thanks to the Dreamcast’s …

Hideo Kojima is known for pushing the boundaries of video games, but during the development of Snatcher he almost took things into a whole new dimension — smell. Kojima wanted the game’s floppy disks coated in a special chemical that, when heated by the computer, would release the scent of blood. His vision? To fill the room with the “stench of a murder scene” during key moments in the game. …

Vintage gamers know that sometimes the most interesting titles are the ones that almost never made it into their hands. These games haunted store shelves for a few fleeting days or sometimes even just hours before being yanked. Behind the recalls were controversies ranging from legal missteps to violent content oversights and public backlash. Collectors these days pay top dollar for the rarest survivors of these wipeouts. Here are ten …

NES Punch Out: Mike Tyson – The Game That Defined an Era The Unstoppable Game In 1987, Nintendo released Punch Out! NES Punch Out, a game that didn’t just raise the bar for boxing titles, it completely redefined what a sports game could be. Players took control of Little Mac, a scrappy 17-year-old from the Bronx, fighting his way up through a roster of colorful and often bizarre opponents. Every …

🎮 Week 1 Giveaway – Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 (PS1) I’m giving away just about ALL of my gamesEvery last one. No catch, no strings attached. I’m moving to an area where I simply cannot house them, and I have a lot, easily over a thousand if I had to guess. They’re all going to new homes, one at a time, until they’re gone. I can try to sell …

There is something truly magical about NES retro games. For many of us, the Nintendo Entertainment System was more than just a piece of hardware. It was a portal into new worlds, an after-school escape, and the center of countless family gatherings and late-night sleepovers. NES retro games were the spark that fueled a lifelong passion for gaming. That gray box beneath the television was a gateway to adventures filled …

The Top 5 Retro Video Game Emulators for Every Classic Gaming Fan If you are ready to relive your childhood favorites and unlock the full world of classic gaming, these are the best retro video game emulators you need to try. Here is our countdown from five to one—with each emulator, you will find download links, the systems they cover, and reasons they stand out in the retro gaming scene. …

Is It Illegal to Play Emulated Nintendo Games? If you’ve ever wanted to relive classic games like Super Mario Bros. or Zelda: Ocarina of Time using emulators, you’re not alone — and you’re also not the first to wonder whether doing so is legal. The short answer? It depends. The world of game emulation exists in a legal gray area, shaped by outdated laws, aggressive copyright enforcement, and inconsistent interpretations …

In the world of retro gaming, few titles carry the cultural weight of Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!! Released in 1987 for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), the game exploded in popularity thanks to the inclusion of boxing legend Mike Tyson. As the unbeatable final boss, Tyson brought credibility and star power that few games could match. What began as a $40 cartridge eventually became one of the most iconic and valuable …

The dark halls of Dracula’s castle have opened once again but this time on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Thanks to the hard work of developer Rumbleminze the original Castlevania has been fully ported to SNES hardware offering a native 16 bit experience that combines classic gameplay with modern enhancements. Happy to release my SNES port of Castlevania! This native SNES port features:3 Difficulty Levels14 palette options6 MSU-1 Soundtrack optionsUse …

GungHo has released a new story trailer for the upcoming Lunar Remastered Collection ahead of its April 18th launch. This collection brings together two beloved classic RPGs – Lunar Silver Star Story Complete and Lunar 2 Eternal Blue Complete – to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. The newly released trailer showcases the narratives of both games, giving fans and newcomers alike a glimpse of the …

Ken Kutaragi, PlayStation’s creator, revealed to fan Julian Domanski that he personally owns a rare Nintendo PlayStation prototype. Domanski, who reports for Tokyo Retro Gamer, shared this discovery on his X account along with photos of the coveted console. The last known prototype reportedly sold at auction for approximately $300,000. I never thought I'd see something so rare, but today I actually got to fondle a Nintendo PlayStation!The last one …

Ah, the Nintendo Power Glove. The pinnacle of 80s gaming technology, or so we thought. Let me regale you with my personal tale of anticipation, delusion, and crushing disappointment. Picture this: Christmas morning, circa late 80s. Yours truly, a bright-eyed, bushy-tailed kid, tearing into a suspiciously glove-shaped package. Lo and behold, the Power Glove in all its gray, plasticky glory. Dreams do come true, right? Wrong. I wonder what my …

Still Arguing After All These Pixels Remember the 1990s console wars? Those glorious days when choosing between Sega and Nintendo was a life-altering decision. Fast forward 30 years, and here we are—middle-aged gamers still duking it out online like knights in shining armor, except the armor is sweatpants and the battlefield is a Reddit thread. Back in the day, these battles were fought in living rooms. Now, they’re waged on …

What are your favorite consoles? To me six consoles stand out as true icons, each contributing uniquely to the evolution of interactive entertainment and leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of players. Here they are!!   6. Nintendo GameCube While I didn’t explore much of the GameCube’s library, it earns its place primarily due to one exceptional title: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. This game alone, which I …