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Microsoft brings original Xbox backward compatibility to Windows PCs

Microsoft has started selling original Xbox games on Windows PCs for the first time, beginning with BLiNX, Conker, Crimson Skies, and Fuzion Frenzy. The $10 releases also unlock through Game …

Kyle Orland ·
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The Decode — the original Midwinter, reverse-engineered in one day

A fan-led reverse-engineering effort reportedly got the original Midwinter running in just one day, which is a strong reminder of how much old game code can still be recovered when …

Community ·
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Atari acquires emulation studio Implicit Conversions

Atari is folding emulation specialist Implicit Conversions into its retro-content stack, adding another proprietary engine to the mix. For teams working on preservation or legacy ports, the practical takeaway is …

Sophie McEvoy ·
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Atari acquires emulation studio Implicit Conversions

Atari's acquisition of Implicit Conversions marks a significant step in enhancing their emulation capabilities. This move could greatly benefit programmers and designers focused on retro gaming, as the proprietary Syrup …

Chris Kerr ·
atari implicit conversions emulation
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Nintendo strikes more emulators with DMCA takedown notices

Nintendo's recent DMCA takedown notices target several emulators on GitHub, signaling a continued crackdown on unauthorized software. This move could impact developers who rely on emulators for testing or development …

Vikki Blake ·
nintendo dmca emulation