Dragon Quest III Is Getting an Unofficial Mega Drive Port
An in-progress fan project is bringing Dragon Quest III to Sega’s 16-bit console, with new features and improved sound. So far, only a brief gameplay clip has been shown.
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Wonder Boy Gets New Amiga and Mega Drive Ports
ShinobiZ has rebuilt the 1986 arcade classic in 68000 assembly for Amiga and Sega Mega Drive, with arcade-speed play, hardware-specific audio and several modern conveniences.
Star Fox 64 / Lylat Wars: The Nintendo 64’s Definitive Space Shooter
Lylat Wars turned arcade action into a cinematic Nintendo 64 showcase, pairing sharp controls and branching missions with iconic radio chatter. Short on a straight run, it rewards repeated flights through the Lylat system.
Tomb Raider Review: A PlayStation Classic Still Built on Exploration
The 1996 classic helped make Lara Croft a pop icon, but its lasting strength lies in measured movement, mysterious tombs and level design that asks players to think in 3D.
Retro Handheld Guide Explains Shaders, Overlays and Scaling
A Retro Game Corps guide explores how scaling, color options, filters, shaders and overlays can improve retro games on handheld screens. It focuses on common 640×480 displays while also covering other resolutions and operating systems.
ROCKNIX Brings Linux to a Range of Android Gaming Handhelds
A Retro Game Corps guide outlines experimental ROCKNIX support for Retroid, AYN and AYANEO handhelds. The Linux system runs from a microSD card and complements, rather than replaces, Android.
