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News  Switch 'Hokkaido Serial Murder Case' Remake Retains NSFW Easter Egg From Yuji Horii's 1984 Original

Earlier this year, G-Mode remade Yuji Horii's 1984 Famicom detective adventure Hokkaido Rensa Satsujin: Ohotsuku ni Kiyu for Nintendo Switch and Steam. Hokkaido Serial Murder Case: The Okhotsk Disappearance ~Memories in Ice, Tearful Figurine~ was so successful in its homeland that the Switch version managed to top the sales charts, and with good reason – the game is considered to be a formative classic in the adventure genre, at least by Japanese players. Amusingly, we've just discovered that the recent version retains a cheeky easter egg that was hidden in the Famicom original. To see it, you had to try and remove Megumi's towel at a certain point in the game, at which point she would refuse to allow it. However, if you follow this...
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News  Bringing "Lost In Time" Satellaview Tracks To F-ZERO 99 "Was A Treat," Says Nintendo Artist

Nintendo Software Technologies artist @morimotes_ has taken to social media to say how happy he is with the reaction online to F-Zero 99's recent 1.5.0 expansion and the fact that it brings "lost" circuits to the game. The patch also adds an expanded practice mode, but for Nintendo historians, the real news here is the introduction of tracks that were previously exclusive to the SNES Satellaview add-on, which never made it out of Japan. "This is definitely my favorite patch I've worked on," says @morimotes_. "Bringing the Satellaview Tracks that were pretty much lost in time to F-ZERO 99 was a treat, and seeing fans reaction to it was so so great, If you play this game, Thank you." The new circuits include MUTE CITY IV, SAND STORM...
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News  9 Capcom Mobile Games – Including A Devil May Cry Spin-Off – Have Been Saved From Digital Oblivion

Game preservation is a tricky process at the best of times, but it's even more challenging when the games you're talking about are tied to a defunct platform and were only ever made available for purchase digitally. That's the task that faces the many hard-working people who are trying to preserve games which were released for Japanese "feature phones" (or "keitai") back in the days before smartphones took over. Because keitai culture was so massive in Japan, some of the game industry's biggest publishers supported these devices with exclusive games – many of which are now considered lost media, as there's no way of downloading them as the networks associated with these unique devices have long since ceased to exist. The only way...
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News  Blindfolded Speedrunner Completes Mario 64 In Under 20 Minutes

Bubzia – a speedrunner who specializes in playing games blindfolded – has just completed Super Mario 64 in under 20 minutes without being able to see the screen. "After 10 Months of restless grinding, 118 days / streams of practice, runs, and more, the most ambitious goal in blindfolded SM64 has finally been broken," says Bubzia, who has improved on the previous world record by over 40 seconds. This also comes seven and a half years after Bubzia's first blindfold attempt at the game. "I am so incredibly happy that I pushed through all the hardships that this challenge has thrown into my face," the speedrunner adds. "It has been a really fun blast. There have been so many new viewers to blindfolded speedruns in general, and many...
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News  Dragon Quest Vets Claim Comments On Censorship Were "Mistranslated"

Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii and former Shonen Jump editor Kazuhiko Torishima claim that their recent comments about censorship were "mistranslated" and taken out of context. The pair take issue with one aspect of the original translation by Valute News and say that because the comments were taken from a much larger discussion, they lack context. The translated video has since been removed from Twitter, as has the episode of KosoKoso Hōsō Kyoku from which it was taken. Here's Apple's translation of the statement:
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News  Serve cocktails and solve crimes in bartender murder-mystery game Best Served Cold, set in 1920s Bucharest

Cocktails and murders. Both are best served cold. And both are major elements in Best Served Cold, a game announced today by Hidden Through Time developer Rogueside. Play as a bartender at a speakeasy where potential suspects and witnesses gather. For the cops to look the other way on the whole illegal alcohol thing, you'll need to serve your customers cocktails to loosen their tongues. That's where the real truth can be found. Set in the fictional Tzaran capital of Bukovie during prohibition, The Nightcap is one of the few places where locals can drink and be merry. Because of the lack of other bars, The Nightcap has a clientele that spans social classes. As a bartender, your job involves listening to patrons speak openly about their...
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News  Sega's OutRun Gets Fan-Made Lego Kit, And It Could Become A Reality

We recently reported on a cool 'Lego Ideas' set based on the WipEout series, and today we're back in the land of bricks via another community-made pitch – this time for Sega's iconic OutRun. Designer Jugles has put together a block-based tribute to Yu Suzuki's 1986 arcade racer, complete with a scenic vista and moving joystick. "I wanted to try to recreate the iconic starting scene from OutRun Stage 1 as well as giving it my own twist," the creator says. "The building consists of 1735 bricks forming a diorama playing with perspective. The frame of the build is meant to resemble an arcade machine. The joystick is movable and linked with the car to make it possible to slightly shift the car from side to side." As with all Lego Ideas...
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News  SNK "Very Aware" We All Want A New Capcom Vs. SNK Game, But "The Hurdle Is Quite High"

There's been a serious resurgence in the world of fighting games recently, specifically those related to Capcom and SNK, the two biggest companies operating in this space in the 1990s. We've seen SNK characters appear in Street Fighter 6, and Street Fighter characters are lined up for the next Fatal Fury instalment, which has predictably lent even more weight to demands that the two companies work together on another Capcom vs. SNK outing. Japanese magazine Famitsu spoke to SNK producers Yasuyuki Oda and Joshua Weatherford during the Tokyo Game Show and touched upon this very topic (thanks to Event Hubs for the translation). Oda said: Weatherford thinks that part of getting a new game made revolves around ensuring that people are...
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News  Special Broadcast Being Held To Celebrate 40 Years Of Toaplan Games

Toaplan rights holder Tatsujin is holding a "special commemorative broadcast" on the Game Center Mikado YouTube channel from 8 pm (Japanese time) on Friday, October 4th. During the broadcast, the company will also "be delivering the latest information on the 40th anniversary of Toaplan Arcade Masterpiece." You can read more about Tatsujin's plans for the anniversary here. Toaplan was established in 1979, but its gaming division wouldn't come into being until 1984. Its first two titles were Jongō (1984) and Performan (1985), but it was Tiger-Heli (also 1985) which put the firm on the map as a master of the shmup genre. Other notable Toaplan shooters include Slap Fight, Truxton, Hellfire, Zero Wing and Batsugun. It filed for...
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News  Don’t be fooled by the cuteness of horror game Amanda the Adventurer, launching for PlayStation and Xbox next week

While eager fans await news on Amanda the Adventurer 2, its predecessor is set to launch for PlayStation and Xbox platforms just in time for Halloween. It will also receive a free update on Nintendo Switch. Amanda the Adventurer seemingly came out of nowhere when it became a viral hit horror sensation but it had to be developed by someone — MANGLEDmaw Games, a small indie studio out of Hamilton, Ontario. (Hello from Ottawa!) Amanda the Adventurer begins with Riley Park inheriting their reclusive aunt's house. Riley explores what was left behind in the house. In the attic, Riley finds an old television set and VCR with a stack of VHS tapes containing episodes of a children's cartoon that appears to be from the early '00s. The cartoon is...
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News  The Last Live-Action Actor From Resident Evil 1 Has Been Identified

Resident Evil fans are a determined bunch. Since the release of the original Resident Evil in 1996, they have been hard at work trying to find out all they could about its cheesy yet endearing FMV opening, which has included identifying the actors chosen to portray the individual members of S.T.A.R.S. In the past, members of the game's community were able to identify and interview the actors who starred as Chris Redfield, Albert Wesker, Barry Burton, and Rebecca Chambers, and later made contact with the actress who portrayed Jill Valentine (who has, unfortunately, declined to share their experience publicly so far). But there has always been one last person that nobody could identify: the actor who portrayed the bandana-wearing...
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News  Meet The $16,500 "Nintendo Game Boy Bike" Which Comes With Its Own Cartridge Key And Cheat Codes

French company Dab Motors is producing a special version of its DAB 1α electric bike which takes inspiration from Nintendo's Atomic Purple Game Boy Color. Costing a cool €14,900 (over $16,500) to pre-order, the vehicle features transparent purple bodywork, custom handlebars with Nintendo-style controls and a screen which mimics the look of the Game Boy Color's LCD display. Fashioned by Dab Motors' bespoke service branch, the bike will also include an actual Game Boy Color cartridge which has been modified to act as the DAB 1α's starter key. It will also benefit from secret cheat codes, one of which will unlock a speed boost. You'll also be able to unlock themes for the display and sound effects. These codes will be included in a...
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News  Poignant slice-of-life mystery visual novel SINce: Off the Starry Sky launches in the West later this month

The Western release date for the latest title in the Memories Off series, SINce Memories: Off the Starry Sky, if officially right around the corner as publisher PQube announced an October release date today. SINce Memories: Off the Starry Sky follows kind-hearted Junya, who is lost in his own world after tragically losing his brother. His friends try to keep him grounded as Junya tries to focus on school and work. But instead, he loses himself trying to help others in need. As Junya works on rebuilding the Hojo Manor, he will reveal secrets of the past, the truth behind his brother's death, and what's going on with the mysterious girl following him. He is mysteriously linked to the women around him. He can find peace for himself by...
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News  WipEout Co-Creator Throws His Support Behind Fan-Made Lego Set

WipEout turns 30 next year, and the celebrations are already underway – but how about an official Lego set to really kick things off? That's what could potentially happen, as a fan has submitted a kit design to Lego's Ideas portal, where fan-made projects have a chance of being turned into legitimate products. "Ever since my first encounter with the game on PlayStation 1 in 1997, I've been captivated by the mesmerizing ship designs featured in the Wipeout series," says Bryan77233. "I had a lot of fun creating this project, gathering inspiration from both Studio Liverpool's official concept art, and fan-made illustrations." Based on the iconic FEISAR FX400, the kit idea comprises 1905 parts and weighs 1.8 kg (64.7 oz). "While my...
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News  Don't Hold Your Breath For A Tekken Collection

We've seen a sudden outburst of affection for classic fighting games recently, helped in no small part by Capcom's efforts to revive its '90s titles for a new audience. You'd assume there would be just as much demand for a collection related to Namco's legendary Tekken series, but franchise director Katsuhiro Harada has poured cold water on such hopes. Speaking to the TheGamer alongside designer Michael Murray, Harada says he doesn't think there's the same kind of desire for old 3D fighting games as there is for 2D ones: Murray does give a little more hope but is still skeptical that older Tekken games would be much fun to play today: What do you think? Do 3D fighting games really age worse than 2D ones? Would you be willing to pay...
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News  The "Sega Saturn Slim" Is Now Our Most-Wanted Hardware Of 2024

WeskMods is very close to finalising his unofficial Sega Saturn Slim modification. The mod is described as "all but complete" and will offer support for the Fenrir internal ODE. It will also support the Satiator and Saroo, although the latter will require the cartridge slot to be repositioned, but this is now optional. "The provisions for relocation still exist if you're up for the challenge, but if not, the cart port cover really adds to the design overall," says WeskMods. "The icing on the cake is ArielAces working on super detailed decals and stickers for the final unit," he adds. "I should have all the parts for the final assembly in the coming weeks."
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News  Gaming accessory supplier AKNES launches new "Reviewer Development Program"

If you've been floating around the forum in the past year, AKNES might be a name you recognise, having supported users with their controller woes and given away a number of controllers and accessories. Earlier this year they moved most of their day to day operations over to Discord, and are today launching a new reviewer development program based on feedback and discussions within the community. As both a reseller and an avenue of testing and support for brands including 8BitDo, GuliKit, and RetroFlag, amongst others, AKNES plans to offer product samples over a period of six months to help new creators get into the reviewing space. Applying for the program will require you join the AKNES Discord server and submit a review of anything...
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News  Square Enix Announces Sega Genesis, Saturn And Dreamcast Die-Cast Miniatures

Square Enix has released a series of die-cast, scale-model versions of some of Sega's most famous video game consoles. Part of the company's "Bright Arts" series, each one is "crafted in great detail and [has] a heavy, impressive presence," according to the company. "The controller is also included, making it a great interior decoration item." Six items are included in the range. You've got the Mega Drive (Japanese), Saturn (Japanese), white Saturn (Japanese) and Dreamcast (Japanese / North America), as well as the North American Genesis and the European Dreamcast. Retailing for 4,400 yen ($30) each, they launch in Japan on January 25th, 2025. Square Enix's Bright Arts range also includes Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts and Shin...
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News  Rogue Flight Is A Star Fox-Inspired Blaster Packed With Anime Vocal Talent

Developer Truant Pixel has shown off its upcoming arcade space combat title Rogue Flight, which appears to take a generous amount of inspiration from classic on-rail blasters like Star Fox. Boasting a "retro 80's-90's analogue-video art style" which is "inspired by the golden age of prestige anime", Rogue Flight will offer "stylish high-speed arcade action set across 9 unique stages" and a "branching narrative path with multiple endings." You'll be able to pull off high-risk maneuvers and get to grips with multiple weapon options, and there will be "over 100" unlockable liveries so you can personalize your craft. Furthermore, the game will offer an arcade mode as well as "unlockable roguelite game modes which offer greater risks...
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News  Pre-Orders Open For Ghosts 'N Goblins-Esque Neo Geo & Sega Dreamcast Platformer 'Gladmort'

If you missed out on the Kickstarter for PixelHeart's Ghosts 'N Goblins-esque platformer GladMort earlier this year, and have been kicking yourself ever since, then we have some good news for you. Last Friday, the publisher launched a bunch of pre-order options on its website, giving players the chance to secure copies of the game for the Neo Geo & Sega Dreamcast ahead of its official launch later this year. Gladmort, in case you're in need of a quick refresher, is a brand new title, developed by the Neotris developer Chips on Steroids, and a small team comprised of the artists Jérome Lignier and Lionel Pigaglio and the musician Stef Sirrah. It follows a story about a kingdom besieged by undead monsters who, in a last-ditch effort...
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