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A zero-profit community. Achievements made by and for the community. https://retroachievements.org/ http://docs.retroachievements.org We also have a Discord server: http://discord.gg/retroachievements

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RetroAchievements @retroachievements.org · 24d

Mark your calendars and get ready... because wii have something exciting to reveal!

RetroAchievements @retroachievements.org · 20h

Our founder, Scott, would like to discuss the recent situation that happened on RetroAchievements as well as the measures we will be taking going forward to ensure a healthy, welcoming community for all enjoyers of retro games and achievements.

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Clarifying RetroAchievements’ Goals

TL;DR RetroAchievements supports openness and celebrating retro gaming, but we will not provide a platform for games that contain illegal, hateful, or otherwise abhorrent content. Achievement sets for...

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RetroAchievements @retroachievements.org · 1d

A new board begins in Bounty Hunters Villains! This time, take on challenges themed around a bunch of nobodies, Organization XIII.

Complete 8 tasks every 2 week per character to earn points, adding up to one of three badges!

For more info: retroachievements.org/forums/topic...

RetroAchievements @retroachievements.org · 1d

Embark on a perilous journey across the world to uncover the secrets of a forgotten power that, if unleashed, could lay waste to all civilization!

You can now play "Tomb Raider: Underworld" for the PlayStation 2 with achievements over at RetroAchievements.

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Tomb Raider: Underworld (PlayStation 2)

There are 21 achievements worth 180 points. Tomb Raider: Underworld for PlayStation 2 - explore and compete on this classic game at RetroAchievements.

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RetroAchievements @retroachievements.org · 2d

Deflect. Defeat. Destroy! Take back the Theed palace in fast and furious lightsaber assault, using the power of the Force and your Jedi saber!

You can now play "Star Wars - Episode I: Jedi Power Battles" for the Dreamcast with achievements over at RetroAchievements.

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Star Wars - Episode I: Jedi Power Battles (Dreamcast)

There are 73 achievements worth 655 points. Star Wars - Episode I: Jedi Power Battles for Dreamcast - explore and compete on this classic game at RetroAchievements.

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RetroAchievements @retroachievements.org · 2d

The world ain't big enough for you and bad guys. Leap into a gun-slinging wild west adventure, combining the best new- and classic features of the series!

You can now play "Wild Arms 5" for the PlayStation 2 with achievements over at RetroAchievements.

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Wild Arms 5 (PlayStation 2)

There are 125 achievements worth 674 points. Wild Arms 5 for PlayStation 2 - explore and compete on this classic game at RetroAchievements.

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RetroAchievements @retroachievements.org · 3d

It's Week 40 of Achievement of the Week 2025!

This week, earn "Pharaohess of Ishtar" by defeating Astarte at the Sandy Grave in Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin for the Nintendo DS!

The new monthly achievement for TLOZ: Oracle of Seasons is also live!

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Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin (Nintendo DS)

There are 88 achievements worth 1,010 points. Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin for Nintendo DS - explore and compete on this classic game at RetroAchievements.

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RetroAchievements @retroachievements.org · 4d

Piece together the story of Lain Iwakura by unlocking information and multimedia in this "network simulator" based on the titular anime!

You can now play "Serial Experiments Lain" for the PlayStation with achievements over at RetroAchievements.

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Serial Experiments Lain (PlayStation)

There are 42 achievements worth 139 points. Serial Experiments Lain for PlayStation - explore and compete on this classic game at RetroAchievements.

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RetroAchievements @retroachievements.org · 5d

Update: Head-on Soccer has been replaced with Clubhouse Games for Nintendo DS!

RetroAchievements @retroachievements.org · 5d

Week 36 of RA Roulette 2025 is here!

This week, the following three games have achievements that earn you a point each:

1. Head-On Soccer | Fever Pitch Soccer (Atari Jaguar)
2. ~Hack~ Super Boss Collection (SNES)
3. Popful Mail (PC Engine CD)

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RA Roulette 2025

An ongoing event until Jan 31, 2026 featuring 164 achievements.

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RetroAchievements @retroachievements.org · 5d

Week 36 of RA Roulette 2025 is here!

This week, the following three games have achievements that earn you a point each:

1. Head-On Soccer | Fever Pitch Soccer (Atari Jaguar)
2. ~Hack~ Super Boss Collection (SNES)
3. Popful Mail (PC Engine CD)

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RA Roulette 2025

An ongoing event until Jan 31, 2026 featuring 164 achievements.

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RetroAchievements @retroachievements.org · 5d

Hi! As you may be aware, this account is ran by one person ( @nepiki.bsky.social ). I am the community manager for RetroAchievements, and I am available for a chat regarding the situation today.

RetroAchievements @retroachievements.org · 5d

Dear RetroAchievements community,

With our recent policy clarification, we made some glaring mistakes on how it was presented to the community, as well as the message we brought across. We would like to apologize, and address concerns that were brought up.

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An Apology to Our Community

Dear RetroAchievements community, Today, we have made an announcement regarding a policy clarification on our User Code of Conduct. This was met with serious concerns, and we fully acknowledge that we...

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RetroAchievements @retroachievements.org · 6d

Start your engines! Drive across 8 old- and new racing circuits and experience the heated thrills of white-knuckle racing with up to 40 cars on the track!

You can now play "Daytona USA 2001" for the Dreamcast with achievements over at RetroAchievements.

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Daytona USA 2001 (Dreamcast)

There are 48 achievements worth 348 points. Daytona USA 2001 for Dreamcast - explore and compete on this classic game at RetroAchievements.

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RetroAchievements @retroachievements.org · 7d

As the last of the Asuka clan, you must rise up and choose a new path for the province of Utakata. Exact revenge on those who sought to end your clan!

You can now play "Shinobido: Way of the Ninja" for the PlayStation 2 with achievements over at RetroAchievements.

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Shinobido: Way of the Ninja (PlayStation 2)

There are 47 achievements worth 600 points. Shinobido: Way of the Ninja for PlayStation 2 - explore and compete on this classic game at RetroAchievements.

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RetroAchievements @retroachievements.org · 7d

The first Leaderboard of the Month of October is live!

This time, get the highest hit-count in Section Y in "Star Fox 64" for the Nintendo 64!

You have until the 16th of October to submit your time!

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October 2025 - Leaderboard of the Month #1 in Star Fox 64 (Nintendo 64)

Highest Hit-count in Sector Y, 14 entries.

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RetroAchievements @retroachievements.org · 8d

🎉NEW EVENT🎉

Help Cheevo escape the forest of demotion by taking on horror games in a new Halloween themed event! Choose your own path by beating a variety of Horror games and earn a badge for your efforts!

Full information: retroachievements.org/forums/topic...

RetroAchievements @retroachievements.org · 8d

Join Leon in his journey to banish Agito, gain control of the Silver Amulet, and become the next Spirit King of Oasis in the hand-drawn sequel to the Genesis game!

You can now play "The Legend of Oasis" for the Saturn with achievements over at RetroAchievements.

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The Legend of Oasis (Saturn)

There are 55 achievements worth 475 points. The Legend of Oasis for Saturn - explore and compete on this classic game at RetroAchievements.

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RetroAchievements @retroachievements.org · 9d

The apocalypse wiped out everything... except gangs, guns, cars, and vengeance. Drive to survive as you establish your badass reputation in this hell country!

You can now play "Roadkill" for the PlayStation 2 with achievements over at RetroAchievements.

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RoadKill (PlayStation 2)

There are 96 achievements worth 733 points. RoadKill for PlayStation 2 - explore and compete on this classic game at RetroAchievements.

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RetroAchievements @retroachievements.org · 9d

The RANews issue for September 2025 is out now!

Come check out the latest news about the community, what achievement sets have been created in the last month, as well as interesting stats!

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RetroAchievements @retroachievements.org · 10d

It's Week 39 of Achievement of the Week 2025!

This week, earn "Dawn" by clearing Chapter 5 on any difficulty in Typing of the Dead for the Dreamcast!

It is also the final week to earn the Achievement of the Month for Mario Tennis: Power Tour!

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The Typing of the Dead (Dreamcast)

There are 71 achievements worth 751 points. The Typing of the Dead for Dreamcast - explore and compete on this classic game at RetroAchievements.

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RetroAchievements @retroachievements.org · 11d

Command deadly close-combat battles, research and manufacture alien technologies, and develop a strategy to save the earth!

You can now play "X-COM: UFO Defense" for the PlayStation with achievements over at RetroAchievements.

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X-COM: UFO Defense (PlayStation)

There are 61 achievements worth 515 points. X-COM: UFO Defense for PlayStation - explore and compete on this classic game at RetroAchievements.

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RetroAchievements @retroachievements.org · 11d

Week 35 of RA Roulette 2025 is here!

This week, the following three games have achievements that earn you a point each:

1. Rygar: The Legendary Adventure (PS2)
2. ~Hack~ ReCast FF3: War of the Magitek (SNES)
3. Adventure (Atari 2600)

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RA Roulette 2025

An ongoing event until Jan 31, 2026 featuring 164 achievements.

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RetroAchievements @retroachievements.org · 12d

His life in ruins, Max Payne finds himself back in a film noir love story with a femme fatale holding the keys to his questions.

You can now play "Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne" for the PlayStation 2 with achievements over at RetroAchievements.

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Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne (PlayStation 2)

There are 136 achievements worth 793 points. Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne for PlayStation 2 - explore and compete on this classic game at RetroAchievements.

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RetroAchievements @retroachievements.org · 13d

Gear up, and grab your steering wheel and get ready for the race of your life! Equip your car with over 120 gadgets in Choro Q's first entry on the PS2!

You can now play "Choro Q HG" for the PlayStation 2 with achievements over at RetroAchievements.

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Choro Q HG (PlayStation 2)

There are 66 achievements worth 485 points. Choro Q HG for PlayStation 2 - explore and compete on this classic game at RetroAchievements.

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Delta @deltaemulator.com · 13d

So, we’ve worked with @retroachievements.org to create a special TestFlight build with WIP support for RA that’s available now for EVERYONE testflight.apple.com/join/aFVsc4vY

Big thanks to RA for helping us find a solution, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused

Join the Delta - Game Emulator beta

Available on iOS

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RetroAchievements @retroachievements.org · 13d

There's a new Paperboy on your block! Deliver the Daily Sun while dodging grumpy neighbors, mad gorillas, vampires, and tornadoes in this arcade classic, now in 3D!

You can now play "Paperboy 64" for the Nintendo 64 with achievements over at RetroAchievements.

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Paperboy 64 (Nintendo 64)

There are 88 achievements worth 528 points. Paperboy 64 for Nintendo 64 - explore and compete on this classic game at RetroAchievements.

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