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I think it was someone from Retronauts that called this one; The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask is the 300th Virtual Console title. Those Nintendo schemer’s sure like to hold on to their best titles. Here’s the description via Nintendo: The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask is the 300th Link must save the world! This time, he finds himself trapped in Termina, an alternate version of Hyrule that is doomed to destruction in just three short days. Link must race to recover the Ocarina of Time (which allows him to manipulate time in multiple ways), defeat challenging bosses in dungeons spread across Termina, and discover the... read more >>
Well, May is turning out to be quite the month for retro remakes. It’s an exciting time for retro fans! Konami has decided to join in the fun with an all new sprite remake of Contra. Thats right, a new SPRITE remake. Looks like the game is slated for a Japanese release date for now (May 12th). But we should be sure to expect a US release soon after; unless Konami decides they don’t like money. Check the screens and video below. Read More →
Looks like the hype is starting to build up for the upcoming release of Punch Out. Although I didn’t get to play the game at GDC, it still looks to be an instant Wii classic. Game is scheduled to be released in North America May 18th, 2009. Europe’s release date is May 22nd, 2009. Check the video below for some awesome footage of the 8bit characters we have grown to love: Read More →
Here is some good info for Microsoft fanboys; looks like there are ports of Wolfenstein 3D and Pole Position coming to XNA. You can check the detail’s of each project through the link below: http://www.gameprojects.com/project/?id=646dd989ff http://www.gameprojects.com/project/?id=f495ee8ee6 [Source Game Projects] Read More →
Every once in a good while we are blessed with a Monday that doesn’t suck. Unfortunately that Monday isn’t today, but hey Galaxy Force II is here bitches! Check out the details below, Via Nintendo: Galaxy Force II is an arcade shooter with a 3-D view from behind your spaceship. Fly through five different planets, taking on enemies in environments that range from a peaceful garden to lands made of fire or ice. Navigate treacherous landscapes by flying low over the planet surface and blowing up enemy robots, ships, and turrets then flying through a tunnel to destroy the alien stronghold on each planet. It is your duty as part of the... read more >>
Another minor update to the Atari 2600 emulator. Download file from below link, Via Emulation1: May 1, 2009 Stella release 2.7.7 for Linux, Mac OSX and Windows is now available. Ports to other operating systems will be released as they become available. - Corrected emulation of CPU opcodes involving ‘decimal’ mode (ADC/RRA and SBC/ISB). Special thanks to SeaGtGruff and others on the Stella mailing list for in-depth discussion and creation of test ROMs. - Fixed bug in F4SC bankswitching mode; writes to bankswitch addresses weren’t triggering a bank switch. - Changed internal sound frequency of Pitfall 2 from 15.75KHz to 20KHz,... read more >>
One of the best, if not thy best Chess game finally made its way to the GOG library. Game is available for $9.99 Here are the details of the games, Via GOG: Chessmaster 9000 Discover the fun of mastering the game of chess in the latest edition of the best-selling chess brand available. Chessmaster® 9000 is not only the most fun you’ll have playing chess, it’s also the most comprehensive chess program available and the only one that will improve your level of play. Learn how to master your opponent, how to find the best moves, and how to shut out distractions. Improve your play immediately with the new Blunder Alert feature. Test... read more >>
The folks over at Taito get our retro takeover message, and decided to release two neo retro titles for Xbox Live Aracade. If there is anything we like more then retro games, its Neo Retro Games! Both games will set the takeover forward for only 800 points. [Source Kotaku] Read More →
C64 fans will be happy to see that Tower Toppler made its way to the Virtual Console this week. Details and description below, Via Nintendo: Tower Toppler Weird things are happening on Planet Nebulus. Someone or something has begun building huge towers on the seafloor without a construction license! Your mission is to ascend each of the eight cylindrical towers, passing various obstacles, and trigger the tower’s destruction mechanism to demolish the evil threat. Praised at the time for its graphical innovation, this is considered to be the most outstanding game from Hewson in 1987. Don’t miss out on this classic favorite! [Source... read more >>