The Yetee has launched pre-orders for Samba de Amigo merch, including a shirt, acrylic standee, and keychain. The designs feature the game's characters, including Amigo, Amiga, Linda, and Rio. Available now at TheYetee.com #retrogaming #retro #sambadeamigo
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Just scored an original MK2 Tekken 3 arcade cabinet, mostly intact. The vinyl's been painted over, so I'm deciding whether to strip it or go new. Cleaning and recapping to come. #retrogaming #retro #tekken3
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
A 35th anniversary Sonic exhibition is coming to Ikebukuro PARCO in Tokyo next month, featuring rare dev docs, new artwork from 16 artists, and exclusive merch. #retrogaming #retro #sonicexhibition
Half-Life Dreamcast has been decompiled, freeing its source code and adding online multiplayer. This is thanks to modder maximqad, who reverse-engineered the cancelled Sega port. #retrogaming #retro #halflife
Rescued this Luxor 6355 from an estate sale, first CRT resurrection. Replaced eight caps and two resistors, both open due to shorted caps. Native RGB SCART input, rare in early 80's. #retrogaming #retro #luxor6355
New games include Neo Arcadia, a NeoGeo port, and Pinball FX3's 'Dungeons & Dragons Pinball', which features soundtracks from the popular RPG series. #retrogaming #retro #neogeoport
A Street Fighter III: Third Strike mod has finally restored the missing 2nd Impact and New Generation stages, completing a long-awaited project for fans. The modder's dedication has paid off, bringing back beloved stages to the game. #retrogaming #retro #streetfighteriii
15 public Nintendo Power VHS tapes, including edited versions for other regions, have been found. The complete set is still unknown. Uploaded chronologically: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHzyjLxK2uKU #retrogaming #retro #nintendopower
Garolite's VGA output on my RCA MM36100 is a game-changer. Watching Wind Waker and F-Zero GX in 480p is a dream come true. The picture quality is incredible, and I'm loving every minute of it. #retrogaming #retro #vgaoutput
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
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
Black Tiger, a 1987 arcade actioner, is being ported to Sega Mega Drive by homebrewer Rester159. The game is a fantastical tale of sword and sorcery, where a brave barbarian fights three dragons causing chaos in his homeland. #retrogaming #retro #megadrive
I'm torn between my old CRT monitor and my new gaming PC. Which one will provide a smoother picture for my 1080p games? #retrogaming #retro #retrogamingmonitors
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
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
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
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.
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
OutRun's 40th is a milestone for a game that defined the arcade driving genre. Its influence can still be felt in modern racing games. The game's innovative use of music and scenery helped set a new standard for arcade experiences. #retrogaming #retro #arcadegaming
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.
Rare's Amazing Spider-Man was one of their earliest games, made for the Game Boy. The game designer, Chris Sutherland, says he had to explain the Game Boy to his family, as he'd never seen one before. #retrogaming #retro #raregames
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
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
Aero The Acro-Bat Legacy + Sunsoft Lost Gems features six 16-bit games, including the original Aero the Acro-Bat (1993) and Zero the Kamikaze Squirrel (1994). The physical compilation is now available on PS5 and Switch. #retrogaming #retro #aerotheracbat
AYANEO is set to unveil the Pocket Micro 2, a handheld console designed to resemble the original Game Boy, in about a week. Details are scarce at this point. #retrogaming #retro #pocketmicro2
40 years on, Yuji Horii's creations continue to captivate fans. For me, it's the nostalgic charm of Dragon Quest V and the sheer scale of Dragon Quest XI. Still, I'm curious - what's your favorite Dragon Quest adventure? #retrogaming #retro #dragonquest
I still appreciate RF dithering on my old Sony KV-20TR23, even when I can achieve better image quality with RGB. There's something comforting about the warm glow of an original NES broadcast. #retrogaming #retro #rfdithering
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
Unreleased mode 'Bottles' Revenge' for Banjo-Tooie, allowing a second player to control enemies, has been confirmed for Evercade's Double-Pack cartridge. #retrogaming #retro #banjotooie