GamesTopicMay 7, 2026
Super ZSNES Brings A Fresh Start For A Classic SNES Emulator
The new project is still very early, but its Super Enhancement Engine points to an interesting future for retro play.
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GamesTopicMay 7, 2026
Langrisser III Fan Translation Returns After 25 Years
Langrisser III has waited a very long time for English-speaking fans to properly enjoy it. A new v0.4 fan translation project may finally move the unusual Saturn entry closer to that goal.
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GamesTopicMay 7, 2026
David Hayter Says Metal Gear Still Keeps Some Secrets
The longtime Snake actor understands the heart of Metal Gear Solid, but not every twist in Hideo Kojima's layered saga.
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GamesTopicMay 6, 2026
What Happened to the Star Fox Puppets?
A closer look at the live-action Star Fox puppets, the early theory about multiple model sets, and why the surviving answer points to deterioration and disposal.
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GamesTopicMay 6, 2026
SNES2Neo Brings SNES Controllers To Neo Geo
A small controller adapter gives Neo Geo AES, Neo Geo CD, and consolized MVS owners another friendly way to play.
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GamesTopicMay 6, 2026
Peter Berg's Old Call Of Duty Comments Are Back In View
The future Call of Duty film now has a director, and some sharp comments from his past have resurfaced alongside the news.
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GamesTopicMay 6, 2026
Commodore 64C Ultimate Brings Back The 1986 Shape
The revived Commodore is leaning into a very specific slice of home-computer memory, right down to tiny molding marks from the old production process.
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GamesTopicMay 6, 2026
How Yoko Taro Talked His Way Into Directing
The Nier: Automata creator looks back on Drakengard, Cavia, and the unusual path that gave him creative space.
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GamesTopicMay 6, 2026
Treasure Appears To Be Teasing Guardian Heroes Again
The beloved Sega Saturn brawler is turning 30 in 2026, and Treasure’s latest social posts have fans watching closely.
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GamesTopicMay 6, 2026
The Original Star Fox Puppets Had A Surprisingly Fragile Fate
Fox, Falco, Slippy, and Peppy once had real puppet doubles for Star Fox marketing. Their history is stranger, and sadder, than a simple prop story.
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GamesTopicMay 5, 2026
Hardcore RetroAchievements Arrive On MiSTer FPGA
MiSTer FPGA players can finally start chasing tougher RetroAchievements, beginning with NES support and a wider set of cores already in motion.
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GamesTopicMay 5, 2026
Super Turrican Director's Cut Gets A Fresh Cartridge Release
Factor 5's run-and-gun classic returns in late July 2026 with new package art by Tetsuhiko "Han" Kikuchi.
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GamesTopicMay 5, 2026
Resident Evil Almost Used Green Blood In Japan
A 30th anniversary tribute has revealed a small but fascinating what-if from Resident Evil history.
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GamesTopicMay 5, 2026
Neo Geo AES+ North American Pre-Orders Are Still Being Sorted Out
Interest in the Neo Geo AES+ has been strong, but North American buyers have hit a few practical ordering bumps.
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GamesTopicMay 5, 2026
Why Starfield Stayed With Bethesda's Creation Engine
Starfield could have marked a bigger tech shift for Bethesda, but the studio's familiar engine won out for a very Bethesda reason: the community built around it.
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GamesTopicMay 2, 2026
Why Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Happened
Belmont's Curse shows how a strong indie pitch can give a classic series fresh movement.
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GamesTopicMay 1, 2026
Michiru Yamane Says She Is Not Scoring Belmont's Curse Or The Scarlet Engagement
A warm note from one of Castlevania's most beloved composers, with new music elsewhere and a retro event on the calendar.
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GamesTopicApr 30, 2026
Black Flag Resynced Makes Its Online Past Easier To Live With
The remaster removes the old multiplayer and folds a once-online ship feature into the main adventure.
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GamesTopicApr 30, 2026
Mega Man 2 Is Coming To A New Gaming Watch
The Mega Man: My Play Watch turns Capcom's NES classic into a wrist-worn game with classic and arcade-style play modes.
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GamesTopicApr 30, 2026
Sega Universe Has Some Classic Fans Asking Questions
Sega has never been shy about looking back. The company’s history is packed with arcade hits, cult conso...
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GamesTopicApr 30, 2026
PopoloCrois Creator Yosuke Tamori Dies At 74
A Gentle Farewell Yosuke Tamori, best known as the creator of the PopoloCrois series, has passed away at...
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GamesTopicApr 30, 2026
Jotego Confirms Neo Geo AES+ Features
The AES+ is shaping up as a careful modern take on Neo Geo hardware, with original-style timing, RGB support, and audio work aimed at staying close to the real thing.
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GamesTopicApr 30, 2026
Aliens: The Video Games Looks Back At A Wild Licensed Game History
The Alien films have left a long trail through video games, and Mike Diver has decided to map that trail...
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GamesTopicApr 30, 2026
ActRaiser And The Moment The Super NES Felt New
Before trailers were everywhere and every release was mapped out years ahead, one glowing magazine review could make a game feel mysterious, massive, and almost impossible to wait for. For ActRaiser, that feeling never真的
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