Just a little article from me today. I've been enjoying a few cyberpunkish things recently:

• Psycho-Pass
• Dark Rain
• Cyberpunk 2077

...which reminded me that there was a semi-recent effort at bringing the classic Blade Runner PC game from 1997 to a new era of gaming. It didn't land very well (everyone hated the smoothed graphics nonsense they did for it), but on a subsequent update they did fix that.

Anyway, that recollection led to me installing it on my OLED Switch, which then made me appreciate the atmosphere and environments, the beautiful backgrounds and so on. The backgrounds in this game are truly top-notch.

SO, if you'd like a little rambling about how Westwood went against the grain when 3D gaming was really taking off, and instead focused on a point-and-click adventure, then follow the link as per usual:

https://gardinerbryant.com/when-other-games-chased-polygons/

The funny thing about the "utterly pointless" limted edition was that it featured a CD (remember those?) of the game's music, which struck me as odd because you could just use the game disc in the CD player I had. I guess some worked and some didn't.

There's likely a generation of people that think GTA didn't exist before GTA4, its been 13 years since GTA5 and few people realise the team behind it is based in Scotland.

I will always have fond memories at GTA1. My friends and I would get to 5 stars wanted level and see how long we could last in the face of overwhelming odds. Not using the secret tank of course. Farting and burping whilst walking along was only funny for so long, but I never got tired of doing hand brake turns over pedestrians and smearing their blood across the ground.

GOURANGA!!!

im starting to get into the neo geo however i barely know any of the games i played the original metal slug magician lord king of the monsters pulstar shock troopers anddddddd that's about it do you guys and gals have any suggestions for neo geo games that arent king of figthers and metal slug also about my previous post yes i am planning to try more genesis games i do like streets of rage and shinobi III

How did I not hear about these sooner! These look amazing

I was thinking to buy a Retroid Picket 5, but i found out that Retroid doesn't sell battery replacement, and apparently there are not third party batteries on the market. What retro handheld should I get that has reparability as a feature?

(already own a SteamDeck) Edit to add: want to emulate N64, arcade and run some game ports. Also woukd like to run Rocknix with it probably.

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For today's interview I got to chat to the developer of 1retro. His program and service is made to back your retro emulated games' saves up, automatically, so you know you're safe and secure.

https://1retro.com/

Quick dot points straight from the website of 1retro:

• Saves upload automatically in the background. Smart syncing means only changed files transfer -- fast, efficient, seamless.

• macOS, Windows, Linux. Our lightweight desktop app runs natively on all three without slowing you down.

• Your saves are backed up and stored safely in the cloud. Your data is yours. Always.

• Every save is versioned. Overwrite something by accident? Roll back to any previous version instantly.

• Power users can automate their workflows, write scripts, and integrate custom emulators with our command-line tools.

I spoke with developer Hans to learn more about building 1Retro, retro gaming fragmentation, accessibility, and why he believes some of the hobby’s biggest improvements still happen behind the scenes.

If you're curious about saves in retro gaming, development, or the service he's looking to offer, have a read with my link. 1retro is new to the scene, but I'm curious about what you think:

https://gardinerbryant.com/fixing-retro-gamings-save-problem/

Will be travelling to Japan later this year and found out about these workshops in Tokyo where you get make "your own" modded Gameboy. Guessing modded refers to being able to choose custom shells and buttons, not so much to anything else there might be (I am not very knowledgeable about Gameboy mod scene).

Looks super cool, but is very pricey. Around 55.000 Yen for different courses, so I am a bit on the fence for booking it or not.

Anybody here have any experience with these? Would those be "normal" Gameboys you need cartridges for?

Edit: found a video of one, just in case someone is interested seeing how it goes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjHSz8goaZ8

Excited to get into Ax Battler - seems like it'll be a good time! Need to look up the manual to Crash Dummies, I have no clue what I'm supposed to be doing to clear a stage...

i want to get more into the sega consoles with not only the sonic games ive already played in a few master system games like alex kidd however i am not familiar much with the SMS and almost totally blind about the genesis apart for the sonic games disney games any suggestion for games for those systems?

Howdy.

I set up all of my old game consoles for fun, and feel like there must be a better way. I have an NES on the antenna connector (RG6?), about eight consoles on composite (Y/R/W), and four or five on HDMI. I still have my old school Composite switch, but I need more inputs, and it would be nice to be able to use the TV remote instead of getting my old bones up. My TV has two or three HDMI ports but I need a few more.

Do I just need an RF adapter, a bigger Composite switch, and some kind of HDMI switch, or is there another option I'm not thinking of?

Thanks!

Master the Curves: The Ultimate Drift Boss Strategy Guide & Tips Are you ready to test your reflexes? In Drift Boss, the road is infinite, the turns are deadly, and the only thing standing between you and a high score is your timing. Whether you’re a casual gamer or a pro drifter chasing the leaderboard, this guide will help you dominate every corner. How to Play Drift Boss: The Basics Drift Boss is designed for instant play. The mechanics are simple: your car drives forward automatically. Your only task? Turning.

Controls: Left-click or press the SPACEBAR to turn. Hold it to drift through the corner, and release it to straighten out. The Golden Rule: Don’t over-steer! Most beginners lose the game because they hold the button too long and fly off the edge. Need a break from high-speed drifting? Check out our Drift hunters unblocked for more high-octane action.

Phantasy Star IV – 1993 Developer Interviews This lengthy Phantasy Star IV interview was compiled from several shorter pre-release magazine interviews conducted in 1993. It covers the usual bases, exploring the origin of the development and its relation to other Phantasy Star games. I've also included a commentary from Rieko Kodama, and a full interview

That'll be four bucks baby! You want fries with that?

https://shop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-64-classic-button-set

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/34014818

That is also an original, first edition KC Deluxe Vol 1 Akira. Thrown into the mix are Lewis Hamilton's first and last championship winning F1 cars and some Dragonball for good measure.

Back in the early 1990s we didn't have YouTube or Discord or Twitch to help us make informed game purchases, we just had to read reviews in magazines or buy games based on kick ass cover art, which is exactly what I did with this. I never played the first 3 and I think there were more after this one. Sega's answer to Nintendos R-Type series. Again it was faster, crazier and turned everything up to 11 in the side scrolling shooter genre. I think there was also a 2 player option. The music was ace and the bosses were absolute bastards. I also spent a long time trying to draw the ship. I think this was called something else in the USA, Lightning Force maybe?

As a side note, I really miss the chunky but solid megadrive cases and booklets with lore and back stories. Yes, I understand the need for sustainability, its just something I remember fondly from back then.

I don't think there is a workable way to crosspost discussion posts, if I'm wrong feel free to correct me

Originally posted to !emulation@sh.itjust.works - https://sh.itjust.works/post/60105068

Hey folks, welcoming some input here on options for a smooth experience.

I have an htpc going with a simple launcher for jellyfin, edu gaming, etc, navigable with the 8bitdo controllers I have connected. What I'd really like to do is some emulation, right now I'm looking at:

• Nintendo: NES, GB, GBA, DS, 3DS, N64, maybe GC & wii but I haven't tried it
• Sony: PS1, PS2, Vita, would go with PS3 but I don't quite have the performance on that little box for it...
• Sega: Genesis, GameGear, maybe others

Probably some more, but we'll leave it there for now.

What I'd like as an end goal:

• Filtered library based on user (my kids aren't at an age where I'm going to be cool with them playing Mortal Kombat)
• Local client to run it, romM is really cool but 3DS is a non-starter unfortunately
• Preferably a single tool to showcase all the roms and make for an easy start experience

Also any thoughts on controllers are welcomed! I have a couple of 8bitdo ultimates, a few random ds3's and knockoffs, NES style 8bitdo from years ago. N64 gaming I haven't had a great experience with, and I think a dance mat, maybe a guitar hero type guitar would be fun. Feel free to make a recommendation on a controller for a specific use, even one I haven't mentioned!

TL;DR: Whats your htpc emulation setup?