Nightmare Scenario ( xkcd.com )
This level is when 80s kids learned for the first time that it's ok to give up. ( lemmy.zip )
TIL there is an open source port of Prince of Persia ( github.com )
Based on disassembly of the PC DOS version, this port runs on PC, Mac and Linux and features many enhancements such as quick saving and the ability to mod the game including level design.
Martinet Stepping Away from Voicing Mario ( www.cnn.com )
8BitDo releases adapter for using modern controllers on PS1 and PS2 ( www.techspot.com )
The best-selling video game of each year since 1993 ( ftw.usatoday.com )
Just bought a PSP 2000. It is my first PSP, what should I know? ( lemm.ee )
I was very lucky to find an almost good-as-new PSP 2000 locally. I am very excited about it! It will need a new battery though and it only came with an USB charger. Would appreciate any tips pertaining chargers and batteries. But if you have any gaming related suggestions or general tips I’m open for that too :)
3-screen Ridge Racer arcade sim left to rot, then salvaged ( www.pcgamer.com )
Retroid Pocket 2S now live. What's your preferred handheld for retro gaming? ( www.goretroid.com )
Immerse yourself in gaming history as the Science Museum (London, UK) opens a games arcade ( www.ianvisits.co.uk )
A large basement space in the Science Museum now echoes to the sounds of Space Invaders to Mario Kart as the whole space has been filled with arcade and computer games.
You know the story about the the error message edited to say "Thank you for playing Wing Commander"? That doesn't actually happen in any version of the game. ( www.wcnews.com )
I love when people dig down to get to the bottom of stories like this.
In case you were wondering, yes, Discord can run Doom. ( lemmy.zip )
This plugin is available for vendetta.
Computer And Video Games (August 1997) ( lemmy.zip )
Xbox Is Suspending Players Caught Using Emulators ( gameranx.com )
For a good while, there was a bit of hype built around the Xbox Series S, in particular for the retro gaming scene. It was a cheaper device that offered a small form factor. Likewise, it allowed consumers to download emulators and enjoy various retro video games. But while this process was available, some consumers were...
Playing Mario Bros. (Atari 2600). How about you? ( kbin.social )
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I keep meaning to make one of these. Looks so fun! "Raspberry Pi Bartop Arcade Cabinet" ( www.hackster.io )
Microsoft Bans Gamers Using Retail Mode Emulators on Xbox ( www.tomshardware.com )
Super Rare Arcade Machine Worth Thousands Saved From Dump ( kotaku.com )
The NES at 40: Seven ways it changed the gaming world forever ( www.engadget.com )
Spin machines: the curious history of video games on vinyl ( www.theguardian.com )
New Atari 2600 is coming in November ( www.forbes.com )
New 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard inspired by NES and Famicom ( www.8bitdo.com )
87 keys, volume knob, hot-swappable PCB, Dual Super Buttons (two massive programmable A and B buttons) and it looks amazing.
Nightdive's Quake 2: Enhanced, out now ( www.gog.com )
Just like Quake 1, if you already own Quake 2, the enhanced version is available as a free update. Although unlike Quake 1, Quake 2: Enhanced is also available on GOG day 1....
Great list of games for one of my favourite systems - the GBA. What are your picks? ( www.one37pm.com )
Anybody else love Soul Reaver 2? ( assets-prd.ignimgs.com )
Played this game back back in the early 2000s era. I wish they made games like this again. Combat was a bit clunky but the music, story line, and voice acting were fantastic. Obviously left an impression nearly 20 years later.
