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House of the Dead Returns as a Two-Player VR Arcade Game
Sega Amusements has unveiled House of the Dead Reawakened, a new arcade entry that puts players inside its zombie-shooting action through virtual reality. As reported by Arcade Heroes, the game…
How GTA 3 Hit 30fps With a Trick Crash Bandicoot Fans Will Recognise
Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto III nearly had to settle for 20 frames per second before a last-minute rendering trick helped push it to 30fps – using a principle that also…
Did GTA 3 Developer Just Settle Its 25-Year Ending Debate?
GTA 3’s former technical director has given a blunt answer to a question players have debated for 25 years: did Claude kill Maria at the end of the game? Speaking…
Early GTA Online Would Have “Compromised” Vice City and San Andreas
Rockstar considered an early GTA Online built around GTA 3, but pursuing the project would have “compromised Vice City and San Andreas”, according to former technical director Obbe Vermeij. Speaking…
This Dev Made a Tool That Converts NES Games to 3D In Real Time
Independent developer and retro modder RaYRoD TV has unveiled a real-time conversion tool capable of translating classic 2D video game files into fully navigable 3D environments. In a technical demonstration…
Dragon Quest III Has a Section Coded Entirely on Paper by the Studio President
Veteran developer Kan Naito recently took to social media to share an extraordinary piece of retro gaming history from the development of the 1988 Famicom classic Dragon Quest III. At…
Crash Bandicoot Designer Slams ‘Dreadful’ Corporate Art Direction in Games
Crash Bandicoot designer Charles Zembillas has criticised the influence of corporate executives on video game art direction, arguing that they can make some of the industry's worst creative decisions. Speaking…
Crash Bandicoot Designer Reveals Why He Didn’t Work on The Wrath of Cortex
Charles Zembillas has revealed that he was invited to work on Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex, but a breakdown in contract negotiations ultimately kept him off the project. Zembillas,…
Crash Bandicoot Designer Criticises ‘Fundamental’ Mistakes in Modern Crash
One of the artists responsible for shaping Crash Bandicoot's original look believes some modern versions of the character have made "fundamental mistakes". Charles Zembillas, who worked on the original Crash…
Crash Bandicoot Was Nearly Killed Off After Crash Nitro Kart
Crash Nitro Kart may not be remembered as one of Crash Bandicoot's greatest games, but it might be one of the most important. Crash Bandicoot character designer Charles Zembillas has…
GTA’s Famous 9/11 Box Art Story Just Got a Major Clarification
The story behind Grand Theft Auto's iconic box-art layout has just become a little clearer. The box-grid cover style that became one of GTA’s most recognisable visual trademarks – and…
Retroid Unveils Price and Specifications of the Pocket Duo and Pocket Duo Lite
Emulation-based handheld consoles are more popular than ever before, primarily thanks to the insane markup in the prices of first-party consoles. The Pocket Duo and Pocket Duo Lite are Retroid’s…
Dragon Quest III Chief Programmer Recalls ‘Furious’ 6-Month Dev Sprint
In a candid retrospective posted to social media, veteran Japanese programmer Kan Naito shared rare insights from the making of Dragon Quest III (Dragon Warrior III) on the Famicom, revealing…
Classic Star Fox Now Runs at 120 FPS Thanks to a Fan-Made PC Port
The original Star Fox, released for the Super Nintendo in 1993, holds a significant place in gaming history as an early showcase of 3D console graphics. Its performance on original…
A Piece of Lost Pokemon Media Has Popped Up on eBay, Here’s What It Is
With a franchise as big as Pokemon, there's bound to be a few official pieces of media that slip through the cracks of preservation efforts every now and then. This…
Why Nintendo Buying the Rights to Xenosaga Could Be a Big Deal
Xenoblade Chronicles is easily one of Nintendo's most popular modern franchises, right up there with the Fire Emblem series. Diehard Xenoblade fans are probably quite familiar with the convoluted origins…
Generations Connected: How Nintendo Games Continue to Appeal to Different Generations
Digital entertainment evolves at break-neck speed, yet Nintendo titles from three decades ago still earn devoted play sessions alongside the publisher’s newest releases. Classic cartridges remain staples at retro conventions,…
From Arcades to Home Consoles: The Birth of Video Game Culture
Video games existed long before online multiplayer, mobile apps, or virtual reality. Their origins trace back to the early 1970s when arcade machines introduced the world to interactive digital entertainment.…
With Rumors About an Ocarina of Time Remake, What Things Should Be Changed?
Ocarina of Time remains one of the most popular titles in the Legend of Zelda franchise, with its fan base as strong as ever. The game was a massive hit…
21 Capcom Classics Are Now Free in Your Browser for a Limited Time
Capcom announced on Tuesday that it has made 21 of its retro classics playable in browsers for free. The list of available titles includes some of the company's greatest hits…
