#retroGraming

2026-02-05

loving the dialogue in this Fire Emblem 8 mod (The White Hag).

#retrograming

pixelated screen of dialog between two characters. "Suffice to say, I changed. It was a... big change. Now it's my turn to be nosy. So, do you like boys or girls?"
2026-01-28

Some thoughts on the #Analogue3D:

It is very cool and sleek hardware (see my terrible photo with my original #OcarinaOfTime module) and can be a lot of fun if you want to have a mostly authentic #N64 experience on modern FullHD or 4K screen.

There are a lot of things to consider if you are willing to invest so quite a bit of money into this console:

  • Despite being a #FPGA device the system is not open, so no #OpenFPGA in the future which would you allow other to #misterFPGA cores/systems (open alternatives: misterFPGA, #M64 and the #SuperStationOne).
  • Some promised stuff is missing such as save states and play time recording.
  • The official controller has to be bought if you don't plan to use an original N64 controller. the Wireless NSO N64 by Nintendo controller is not compatible.
  • The official #8BitDo controller does not correctly emulate an N64 controller which can be problematic in certain scenarios involving the C buttons.
  • Butchered PAL versions with less FPS /slowdown etc are still butchered.
  • A few games do have compatibility issues (which are being worked on).
  • HDMI-CEC support is broken and hasn't been fixed for weeks.
  • Analogue seems to fulfilling orders in a quite random sequence.
  • The integrated fan can be quite annoying/loud, especially for people sensitive for highly pitched noises.
  • Don't forget about import taxes.
  • No bluetooth audio, so your partner can "enjoy" the Yoshi Story soundtrack with you.
  • Maybe emulation is good enough for you? 🤷
  • Flash carts do at this work, just get/build a #SummerCart64. Emulators written for N64 hardware emulating other system do not work though.

#Nintendo64 #RetroGraming #RetroHardware #AnalogueInc #Analogue #Nintendo

Terrible photo of  a Analogue 3D console with a PAL Ocarina of Time module inserted.
Rajah Lone :rainbow_flag:Rajah@m.g3l.org
2026-01-09

Some bugs remains. I hope to fix them soon for the incoming release.

Yes, this is a "respawn" GEM version, to play again to "The Pawn" (sorry).

Previous was made by Dan Ackerman 20 years ago, but it has issues under V4SA and true color screenmodes.

#atarist #MagneticScrolls #v4sa #retrograming

Screenshot of Atari GEM game, another port of Magnetic
2026-01-06

Ending my nice long vacation with some vector graphics aesthetics. #dosgaming #retrograming

Flight Simulator 4 in DOSBox.

Flying over the SF bay area, approaching the Naval Air Station Alameda: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naval_Air_Station_Alameda
Rajah Lone :rainbow_flag:Rajah@m.g3l.org
2026-01-03

Well, it’s feasible for a « respawn » GEM port of Magnetic Scrolls Interpretor. Current GEMagnetic 0.8 by Dan Ackerman does not show pictures correctly on modern screenmodes.

#atarist #v4sa #retrograming

Photo of log and gem game prototype
Carlos Rodrigues 🪣carlosefr
2025-12-31

I've played fewer games in 2025 than in 2024, but I've most likely played for more time overall. 🕹️

I've certainly completed more games than in the previous year. So, here's my top four (in no particular order):

• Aliens: Neoplasma (2023, ZX Spectrum);
• Gley Lancer (1992, Mega Drive);
• Crash Bandicoot (1996, PlayStation);
• Commander Keen 5 (1991, MS-DOS).

More in the alt texts for each of the screenshots and... see you in 2026! 👋 🎉

Even though "Aliens: Neoplasma" is a ZX Spectrum 128K game, with all its limitations, I found it to be a very immersive game. It's just hard enough to be challenging, without being frustrating.

The music is the same throughout the game but, instead of becoming annoying, it contributes to the atmosphere.

Really, this is probably the best game around for the ZX Spectrum. There's a sequel, but I haven't played too much of that yet.The graphics and music in "Gley Lancer" are awesome, but that wouldn't be enough to keep me engaged to completion if it lacked other qualities. But... it's a great game with lots of variability across levels.

It's also very hard, which would probably be a fatal flaw back then. Fortunately, we have emulator save states to cheat^Hhelp us these days.One wouldn't get a feeling for what the PlayStation represented back in the mid-90's without playing the original Crash Bandicoot. It's still a great game today, although younger audiences might find it a bit slow paced.

I found it just right to relax after work over a couple of weeks.I spent the whole of November playing id Software's Commander Keen 4 ("Secret Of The Oracle"), 5 ("The Armageddon Machine"), and 6 ("Aliens Ate My Baby Sitter!"), for a total of 48 levels.

All three games are very good and each one has its own (visually) distinct personality, even though the mechanics are the same.

The most popular of the three is "Secret Of The Oracle", but I feel that "The Armageddon Machine" is probably the one I enjoyed the most (though I'm not exactly sure why).
2025-12-29

🎉 200 Ausgaben C64 Spielzeit!
Heute wird gefeiert mit einem Double Feature: Hipofruta & El Chef!
8-Bit-Action, Chaos & Kult pur 🔥
🕹️
youtu.be/EtirYtq-MDw

#Commodore #C64 #Commodore64 #C64Reposts #YouTube #GermanMediaRT #retrograming

200. Ausgabe der C64 Spielzeit auf YouTube wird mit einem Double Feature gefeiert. Zwei Games von Adrian Bonnette mit seinem Label AMB Games werden gezeigt.
Zelda 🎀TheZeldaZone
2025-12-27

I hate to limit myself too much, so as a my end goal will always be "variety streamer".

But I think I could do as a focus if there is enough attention. It is an excellent excuse to go back and finish many great games I have missed.

A constrained set of potential stuff to stream is actually nice in a way. I struggle greatly with ...choices.💧

Patrick H. Laukepatrick_h_lauke
2025-12-22

tonight's recreation: evoga/noise factory/playmore/SNK's "rage of dragon" (2002) on the splintered.co.uk/experiments/1

2025-12-17

Getting late game now for Point and Click classic, Sam and Max Hit the Road. Game is crazier than my memory of it even. Going live!
#pixeltuber #retrograming #DOSember
twitch.tv/infinitemetal
kick.com/infinitemetal

2025-12-01

Dieses Mal zeige ich euch das Spiel „Sherwood“ von Ola Zandelin aus dem Hause Psytronik aus dem Jahre 2025. 🕹
#Commodore #C64 #Commodore64 #Sherwood #Psytronik #C64Reposts #YouTube #GermanMediaRT #retrograming #retrogames #videogames

youtu.be/66fxaGIaomM

2025-11-05

Lilbits: PlayStation Portal gains cloud gaming, Vectrex Mini hits Kickstarter, and Fairphone is coming to the US (eventually)

Fairphone has been making smartphones from ethically-sourced materials for over a decade. In recent years the company has also leaned into repairable, sustainable hardware that’s even occasionally upgradeable.

But up until now the company has only sold its phones in Europe. While the /e/ Foundation has made some Fairphone models available to customers in the US, they’ve come with marked up […]

#ayaneoPocketVert #cloudGaming #crowdfunding #fairbubdsXl #fairphone #lilbits #playstationPortal #retroConsole #retroGraming #vectrexMini

Read more: liliputing.com/lilbits-playsta

Patrick H. Laukepatrick_h_lauke
2025-11-04

today's two-for-one recreation: hudson software's "panic bomber" (1994) on the splintered.co.uk/experiments/1 1/2

Patrick H. Laukepatrick_h_lauke
2025-10-26

and to go with it, the *colour* version of the from SNK's "king of monsters" (1991) on the splintered.co.uk/experiments/1

Patrick H. Laukepatrick_h_lauke
2025-10-26

today's recreation: SNK's "king of monsters" (1991) on the splintered.co.uk/experiments/1

2025-10-22

MedNum42

#Rétrograming en famille & médiation numérique cette après-midi à #StGermainLaval (Loire)

dans le cadre de la Semaine Enfance Jeunesse 2025 organisée par la Communauté de Communes des Vals d'Aix et Isable et la Communauté de Communes du Pays d'Urfé

ccvai.fr/semaine-enfance-jeune

Montage de 4 photos prises sur l'événement : parents et enfants jouant ensemble sur des consoles retro
Patrick H. Laukepatrick_h_lauke
2025-10-18

tonight's recreation: beam software/melbourne house's "judge dredd" (1987) on the splintered.co.uk/experiments/1

Imperfect Geometryzoviazzg@pixelfed.social
2025-10-02
Happy Thick Thighs Thursday to those who celebrate.

#crt #retrograming #fgc
3rd Strike Chun-Li, solemn in victory, crosses her arms and adopts a wide stance.
2025-09-26

When I look at the weekly statistics on my Internet Archive uploads, there seems to be a steady interest in the Amiga Workbench 3.1 disks, as well as in classic MS-DOS and Windows floppies. People also still like to play 80s adventure games like "Leisure Suit Larry", "Zak McKracken" or "Maniac Mansion". The Macintosh fans also love their SimCity 2000!

archive.org/details/@dfxthomas

This is awesome!

#internetarchive #retrograming #oldschool #retrocomputing #preservation #floppydisk #diskette #msdos #amiga #pcgaming #90s #80s

The weekly top downloads from my Internet Archive upload repository.

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