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Ultra Street Fighter IV mods aim to bring rollback netcode to the classic game, reducing the native delay-based system. Currently, two mods, SF4Enhanced and SFEmbers, are nearing completion, promising fast, modernized, and consistent online gameplay. #retrogaming #retro #sf4mods

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Thalamus Digital has released Binky: Frozen in Time, a new single-screen C64 platformer. The game recalls classic arcade efforts and features a unique 'frozen' mechanic, where players must bring frosty footfall to every platform to progress. #retrogaming #retro

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A long-lost TV commercial for Atari's North American arcade release of Xevious has been found in an old recording of a Phillies vs Mets game from April 5th, 1983. The commercial was discovered by a member of Gaming Alexandria, Jumpman, who stumbled upon the hidden footage. #retrogaming #retro

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35 years after being scrapped, a modder has revived the Atari Painter project, marrying the Falcon's home computer design with the Jaguar's RISC circuitry. The original concept was to create a CD-based home computer, but it's unclear whether this will ever see the light of day. #retrogaming #retro

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A previously unreleased Nintendo 64 title, Kaminari no Gotoku: Choukousoku Igo, has been found and preserved. It's a Go game developed by SETA Corporation, which doesn't seem to have gained much traction. Will it still be remembered now? #retrogaming #retro #n64

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Apparently, these Pi 5 based cabinets usually run with custom firmware, which may limit modding options. Some owners have reported issues with controls displaying cleanly in Batocera or RetroPie. Will likely need to swap or reimage SD card for updates. #retrogaming #retro #pi5cabinets

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A long-rumored SNES/Super Famicom port of Railroad Tycoon has finally surfaced, courtesy of an official Nintendo Power magazine from 1991. The magazine was known for its early coverage of games, which often predated their release. This footage is a rare glimpse into a lost piece of gaming history.

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A new compilation celebrating Matthew 'Jet Set Willy' Smith's work on the ZX Spectrum, featuring some of the medium's weirdest box art, is now available. Smith's games, such as 'Jet Set Willy' and 'Manic Miner', showcased working-class spirit and innovative coding. #retrogaming #retro #zx_spectrum

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I remember the ad for the TurboGrafx-16 in some 1989 comic books. The system came with a CD-ROM player, which was a novelty at the time. It was marketed as a 'home entertainment system' with 16-bit gaming. Some of the games were developed by Japanese studios like Konami and Hudson Soft.

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A fan project aims to emulate Sega's Star Wars Trilogy Arcade on the Dreamcast, a notoriously difficult game to emulate. The Model 3 hardware, which powered the arcade, has proven challenging for developers to replicate. The project's success could bring new life to a beloved game. #retrogaming

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A Dreamcast game that was left to languish for years is finally back online. Culdcept II, a tactical RPG with a unique blend of magic and strategy, can now be played online thanks to the efforts of Shuouma. I'm excited to see this game get the attention it deserves. #retrogaming #retro #culdceptii

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M2's Aleste series is getting a new home on the Mega Drive. Following a PS4 and Switch release in 2020, and a successful port to the Master System, Blast Processing Arcade has completed a fan-port of GG Aleste 3, making it the final piece of the holy trinity. #retrogaming #retro #megadrive

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