Tag: Retro Games
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Nintendo Music Library Welcomes Donkey Kong Country 2 Soundtrack
In the dynamic world of video gaming, where audial experience matters almost as much as the visual, the introduction of the Nintendo Music app to mobile devices has been certainly a significant event. The app inherently speaks volumes about Nintendo’s acknowledgement of its vast musical history and the company’s commitment towards ensuring their fans can…
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Upcoming Release: Licensed NES Game “Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland” Reimagines the Modern Era
MIX Games and Wallride are set to launch their latest NES game, Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland, next month. The game will be available on multiple platforms, including PS4/PS5, Switch, PC and potentially Xbox One and Series X|S starting September 10, 2024. The notable aspect about the game is its compatibility with the NES console, along…
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Snow Bros. Wonderland Set for November 28 Launch in Japan
The highly anticipated Snow Bros. Wonderland is set to launch on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Switch on November 28 in Japan, developer Tatsujin has announced. The game will be available for 6,380 yen, with a 9,680 yen limited edition also up for grabs, featuring a special box, art book and a bonus DVD that…
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Nintendo Switch Online Adds Densetsu no Starfy 1-3 GBA Games to its Library
Nintendo has revealed that the first three installments of the Densetsu no Starfy GBA series will be included in the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pass. Available only in Japan previously, these platformer games follow the adventure of the star prince, who journeys underwater in quests ranging from a quest to return home to rescuing his…
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Metropolis 1998 Could Be the Retro City-Builder That We’ve All Been Anticipating
Cities: Skylines 2 may be making improvements, but for some, it still doesn’t match up to expectations. This has led city-building enthusiasts to start seeking alternatives, such as the delightful, retro pixel game, Metropolis 1998. Despite sharing the same niche as Cities: Skylines 2, Metropolis 1998 deviates significantly, placing a profound emphasis on customization and…
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Founder of Raspberry Pi Set to Publish Two Books on Vintage Game Development
“Code the Classics,” an instructional guide released by Raspberry Pi Press, guides both aficionados and budding programmers in creating vintage games that echo classics from earlier decades. The first volume, releasing its second version on August 27, was originally published in 2019 and was highly praised at launch. Raspberry Pi founder Eben Upton lent his…
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After 28 Years, Super Mario 64 Enthusiasts Successfully Unlock the Game’s ‘Inaccessible’ Door
A player named Alexpalix1 has solved one of the lingering mysteries in Nintendo 64’s classic Super Mario 64 game. The previously unreachable door, located in the Cool, Cool Mountain world and guarded by invisible barriers, has been unlocked through a strategic gameplay by Alex who exploited the mother penguin’s hit box in the game area…
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Nintendo’s Latest NES Collection Focuses on Speedrunning
Nintendo has announced Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition, a new collection of NES games for the Switch, designed to cater to the speedrunning trend. The set comprises 13 of their classic games such as Metroid, The Legend of Zelda, and Super Mario Bros., however, players are challenged with completing “bite-sized bits of classic blockbusters” as…
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13-Year-Old Triumphs in NES Tetris Game
For the first time in 34 years, a 13-year-old player, Blue Scuti, has managed to reach the kill screen of the NES version of the classic video game Tetris. Despite the NES version of the game having no official ending, players can theoretically arrive at its kill screen, a point at which the game becomes…
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2024 Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of Earthbound
In 2024, the classic Nintendo game Earthbound will be celebrating its 30th anniversary. To mark this significant event, the creators have numerous campaigns lined up, including the release of exclusive limited-time merchandise and a number of specials events, some of which will be entirely new endeavors for the Earthbound team. Details about these celebrations can…