Resident Evil 2 Being Ported to the Nintendo DS
A fan-made port of Resident Evil 2 is being developed for the Nintendo DS, bringing the acclaimed survival horror game to Nintendo's dual-screen handheld. via retrododo.com
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PixelFX Releases Beta v4 Firmware Overhaul for Morph 4K
PixelFX has released a beta version of its upcoming v4 firmware for the Morph 4K, described as a major overhaul with many additions and changes. Users can try it by connecting the device to WiFi and switching the Update Channel setting to "preview". via retrorgb.com
Duel ZX Released as Paid ZX Spectrum 128K Action Game
Developer Wellfields Games has released Duel ZX, an action game for the ZX Spectrum 128K priced at 2.00 euros or more. The game was made with AI assistance and is distributed as a tape file. via itch.io
VGHF Archives 300 Photos of 2000s Japan Gaming Events
The Video Game History Foundation has released an archive of roughly 300 photographs taken at Japanese gaming events during the 2000s. The images depict scenes related to Pokémon, the PS2, Sega's Dreamcast, and the Joypolis arcade venue, capturing the look of the industry's events from that era. via timeextension.com
GB Operator Cartridge Reader Back in Stock at Epilogue
Epilogue's GB Operator, a cartridge reader used to back up and dump Game Boy games, is available again through the company's website after being out of stock. The device works alongside Epilogue's mobile app for managing cartridge data. via retrododo.com
Rare Game Master Handheld, One of Three, Listed on eBay
A Game Master handheld, said to be one of only three known to exist, has appeared for sale on eBay. The listing has drawn attention from retro handheld collectors due to its extreme rarity. via retrododo.com
Commodore Reports Factory Progress on 8020, C64C, TAC-2
Commodore has shared a factory update covering several hardware projects, including the Callback 8020, the C64C Slimline and the TAC-2. Staff spent ten days in Shenzhen observing mock production runs and factory floor work on phones, keyboards and joysticks. via commodore.net
Croc Collector’s Editions Ship After Argonaut Steps In
Rock It Games' Collector's Editions of Croc: Legend of the Gobbos for Switch and PS5, first sold in October 2024, have started shipping to customers after long delays. Original developer Argonaut Games announced on social media that it stepped in to help resolve the issues holding up fulfilment. via timeextension.com
Second Screen Archive Preserves Dreamcast VMU Pixel Art
A project called Second Screen Archive aims to preserve pixel art displayed on the Dreamcast's Visual Memory Unit, a peripheral with a tiny 48 by 32 pixel monochrome screen. It began as an attempt to find Soulcalibur's VMU artwork and grew into recovering the images directly from the games themselves, with 19 character portraits from Soulcalibur recovered so far. via thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk
Reconquista1139 Released as Free ZX Spectrum Strategy Game
Developer SergioGomes has released Reconquista1139, a free strategy game for the ZX Spectrum built in Sinclair BASIC. The game is a management title, with code, graphics and sounds produced using AI assistance. via itch.io
XPong64 Released as Paid C64 Pong Variant
XPong64 is a new Commodore 64 game from developer codebiters, priced at $2. It supports either a single player or two cooperative players competing against the CPU, and was made with AI-assisted code, graphics and sound. via itch.io
PlayStation Core Now Working on Analogue Pocket
A PlayStation emulation core has been demonstrated running on the Analogue Pocket, achieved through an unconventional method rather than a standard FPGA core release. via retrododo.com