Demoscene Coders Reverse-Engineer Legendary YM2612 Direct PCM Sound Driver
Low-level Z80 assembly code for artifact-free 32 kHz PCM playback on Sega Genesis hardware released to the public.
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Computer History Museum Demonstrates Operational 3dfx Rampage Prototype
The unreleased halo GPU from 3dfx Interactive successfully renders 3D geometry via custom Glide drivers.
Rare Vampire Killer Sample Cartridge Discovered with Uncut Audio Tracks
Archivists dump a January 1994 Konami review sample containing alternate Michiru Yamane compositions and uncut gore.
Original Deus Ex Liberty Island Design Documents and Blueprints Unveiled
Declassified Ion Storm Austin design binders reveal cut infiltration paths and early JC Denton dialogue drafts.
Rare 1979 Space Invaders Deluxe Mirror Cabinet Fully Restored in the UK
British arcade curators restore the optical illusion mirror projection and analogue PCB on historic 1979 Taito cabinet.
