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Axiom Verge 2 Released

Posted on August 11, 2021August 11, 2021 by Bob

The creator of the amazing “modern retro Metroidvania” game Axiom Verge sent out a surprise tweet this morning, saying the game Switch, PS4 and Epic Games Store will be available today!: Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/axiom-verge-2-switch/ PS4: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10003389/ Epic Games Store: https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/p/axiom-verge-2 Coming Soon: Physical copies will be available to pre-order on October 1st from https://limitedrungames.com/ A PS5 version is […]

Weekly Roundup #265

Posted on August 11, 2021August 18, 2021 by Bob

Here’s this week’s roundup, available as a video, as well as audio-only on iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify and many others as well as direct-download: If you enjoy these videos, please consider supporting this channel via monthly support services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to […]

HDMI Splitter/Downscalers Reviewed

Posted on August 10, 2021November 15, 2021 by Bob

Splitting an HDMI signal is something all gamers will probably require at some point. Whether it’s capturing footage, livestreams, or just having the ability to use more than one display, people are often looking for the right device for the job. I wanted to determine a few different splitters that were affordable and had all […]

Super HD System3 PRO – Livestream Demo and Testing

Posted on August 9, 2021September 28, 2023 by Bob

I just tested the Super HD System3 PRO: An HDMI-outputting version of Terraonion’s Super SD System 3 ODE/AV adapter that also includes built-in support for the SuperGrafx. I wanted to check out it’s features and performance, but didn’t have time to do a high-production video. Instead, I decided to livestream what my normal testing process […]

Strong National Museum of Play obtains Super Mario Bros 3 for PC disk

Posted on August 8, 2021 by Dan Mons

ArsTechnica reports that the Strong National Museum of Play have obtained a floppy disk containing id Software’s original Super Mario Bros 3 PC demo. https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2021/07/museum-obtains-rare-demo-of-id-softwares-super-mario-bros-3-pc-port/ Andrew Borman, the museum’s Digital Games Curator, mentioned that the disk was a part of a larger donation set given to the museum by an unnamed software developer. The developer […]

RetroTINK5x: New Scanline Features

Posted on August 7, 2021November 15, 2023 by Bob

Mike Chi has just released a new firmware for the RetroTINK 5x that includes by far the best fake scanlines I’ve ever seen. There are actually three new modes: “Slot Mask”, “Aperture Grille” and “PVM”, each including some vertical effects, rather than just horizontal lines across the screen. For the first time ever, I’m loving the […]

MiSTer Discord Stage Event Feat Artemio, MickGyver, & Porkchop Express

Posted on August 6, 2021August 6, 2021 by Bob

The latest MiSTer Discord live event has just been posted, featuring MickGyver, Porkchop Express and host Artemio. These events are podcast-style, audio-only live discussions hosted on the main MiSTer discord, then released on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. This one focuses quite a bit on controller latency and how we’re able to have such […]

“Mean Girls”, the lost Nintendo DS game, the documentary.

Posted on August 5, 2021 by Dan Mons

While much of retro gaming focusses on the tech side of things – whether it’s modding consoles for their best possible video output, or looking at new ways to ensure old games can be played on modern displays and modern hardware – for me the love of retro gaming is really about the history of […]

N64Digital Overview by My Life in Gaming

Posted on August 3, 2021 by MyLifeInGaming

Hey everyone, it’s Try from My Life in Gaming. We’ve spent the past month or so getting familiar with the N64Digital from Pixel FX, and have finally managed to release our findings in a new episode! The gist of it is that the N64Digital’s HDMI output offers the most advanced scaling we’ve yet seen in […]

Weekly Roundup #264

Posted on August 3, 2021 by Bob

Here’s this week’s roundup, available as a video, as well as audio-only on iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify and many others as well as direct-download: If you enjoy these videos, please consider supporting this channel via monthly support services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to […]