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Revisit the Arcade Racing Classic RIDGE RACER with ACA-Exclusive Features 30% Off Now

Arcade Archives 2 Ridge Racer is out with a limited-time 30% discount, putting Namco’s 1993 arcade racer back in front of players. The release adds modern conveniences like quick save/load, …

Official XBox Wire · 1 month, 1 week ago
Atari and Twin Galaxies announce Atari World Championships

Atari is reviving its competitive roots with the Atari World Championships, a new tournament run with Twin Galaxies. The event begins as an open online competition across five Atari games, …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Why a Neo Geo port of Doom is functionally impossible

The interesting takeaway isn’t that Doom is hard to port, it’s that the Neo Geo is a poor fit even though it has a 68000 CPU like the Amiga. Ars …

News Ars Technica · 3 months, 3 weeks ago
"Super ZSNES" is a stab at a modern SNES emulator from the original developers

The original developers of ZSNES have returned with 'Super ZSNES,' a modern SNES emulator that enhances audio-visual elements of classic games. This revival could significantly impact how developers approach retro …

News Ars Technica · 4 months, 4 weeks ago
The Switch 2 is getting a new Virtual Console (kind of)

Hamster Corporation is reviving the concept of the Virtual Console for the Switch 2, allowing developers to sell retro games directly. This shift could impact how classic titles are monetized …

News Ars Technica · 7 months, 2 weeks ago
British retro gaming journalist Nick Thorpe has died unexpectedly aged 38

Nick Thorpe, a prominent British retro gaming journalist, has passed away at the age of 38. His unexpected death has left a significant impact on the gaming community, particularly among …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Return to the year 2000 with classic multiplayer DOS games in your browser

Classic multiplayer DOS games are now accessible in browsers, allowing nostalgic gamers to relive the peak of multiplayer gaming from the late 90s and early 2000s. This resurgence is facilitated …

News Ars Technica · 10 months ago
The Analogue 3D is the modern N64 fans have been waiting for

The Analogue 3D offers a modern solution for Nintendo 64 fans, featuring an FPGA core that replicates the original console's performance. Priced at $250, it addresses the challenges of connecting …

News Ars Technica · 10 months ago