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Shrapnel @shrapnel21.bsky.social · 13h

Wedge presenta: Deja Vu (Apple IIGS)
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A.Rea. 21 | Deja Vu: A Nightmare Comes True [Apple IIGS]

Portabandiera di un modo tutto nuovo di intendere le avventure grafiche dal punto di vista delle interfacce utente, Deja Vu ha riscosso al tempo dell'uscita un notevole successo ed è stato quindi conv...

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Games That Weren't @gamesthatwerent.com · 18h

Ocean Software had once planned an #Amiga conversion of EA's NHL Hockey from the Mega Drive, alongside Shaq Fu & Jungle Strike. While those two appeared, NHL Hockey never materialized. Were Enigma Variations the team behind the conversion? Read more at:
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NHL Hockey (Commodore Amiga) - Games That Weren't

A short entry for now to highlight that Ocean Software had once signed a deal with Electronic Arts to convert a bunch of their SEGA Mega Drive titles to the Amiga. One of those titles would be a conve...

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Rogue Amoeba @rogueamoeba.com · 3d

The latest version of our powerful Mac audio control tool SoundSource works around multiple issues on MacOS 26.0. It also continues our unending quest toward perfection. We may never reach that goal, but we’ll never stop trying.

Get SoundSource 5.8.8 now: rogueamoeba.com/soundsour…

Stylized SoundSource icons and the version number 5.8.8

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Shrapnel @shrapnel21.bsky.social · 4d

Goliath presenta: Xybots (Lynx)
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A.Rea. 21 | Xybots [Atari Lynx]

Nella sua versione originale per le sale giochi, Xybots nasce dal vulcanico estro creativo di Ed Logg. Ebbene sì, quello stesso Ed Logg al quale dobbiamo un'autentica pietra miliare nella storia dei v...

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Games That Weren't @gamesthatwerent.com · 4d

We've been busy recently working on recovering a lost 1989 EA game - not for PC Engine, but for the #Amiga. Path of the Little Dragon is an early proto beat-’em-up done PC Engine style, and today we’re sharing several builds with you. Learn more here:
www.gamesthatwerent.com/2025/10/path...

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Games That Weren't @gamesthatwerent.com · 7d

Did you know Kickle Cubicle was once finished for the #PCEngine platform as Meikyuu Jima Special - with over 100 levels? Sadly never released and still at large today. We take a look at this lost puzzler gem with the hope it can be found:
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Kickle Cubicle (PC Engine) - Games That Weren't

Originally debuting in arcades in 1988 under the title of Meikyuu Jima, Irem's quirky puzzle-action game centred on freezing enemies into blocks of ice and kicking them across the stage to build paths...

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Gaming Alexandria @gamingalexandria.bsky.social · 8d

I am offering a bounty for Neo Geo Pocket games you loan for me to scan. I will pay $10 for each complete game you send me to scan in good condition + shipping both ways. If you would be interested in helping please DM me. Link to spreadsheet with what's needed docs.google.com/spreadsheets... -

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Shrapnel @shrapnel21.bsky.social · 8d

Wedge presenta: The Legend of Kyrandia (Macintosh II)
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A.Rea. 21 | The Legend of Kyrandia [Apple Macintosh II]

Nonostante il nome di Westwood Studios sia legato principalmente agli strategici in tempo reale (avrete sicuramente sentito nominare, almeno di sfuggita, un certo Command & Conquer) e non sia di certo...

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shmuplations.com @shmuplations.bsky.social · 8d

Finally, we have a nice Final Fantasy III DS interview from the FFIII Official Complete Guidebook. The team discusses the revamped character designs, job system, and difficulty level, while also touching on aspects of the original Famicom development. shmuplations.com/ff3ds/

Final Fantasy III DS – 2006 Developer Interview - shmuplations.com

This lengthy Final Fantasy III roundtable interview originally appeared in the FFIII Official Complete Guidebook in 2006.

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Read-Only Memory @readonlymemory.com · 9d

With unprecedented access to Sony Interactive Entertainment’s archives, PlayStation: The First 30 Years presents never-before-seen prototypes of consoles and controllers, captured by photographer Benedict Redgrove. Pre-order your copy now: readonlymemory.com/pages/playst...

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The Video Game Library 📚 @thevideogamelibrary.org · 9d

1121. PERFECT CATALOGUE - CASIO GAME

👉 https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/perfect-catalogue-casio-game

#Books #Booksky #Gaming #VideoGames

Book cover: PERFECT CATALOGUE - CASIO GAME

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boli @boli.bsky.social · 9d

October is here

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Games That Weren't @gamesthatwerent.com · 10d

Litil Divil was a Gremlin title for PC, CDi and Amiga CD32, though there were plans for #AtariST, #SNES and SEGA #MegaDrive versions as well as others. Console editions went with a platformer style game - some rare SNES screens have been located. More at:
www.gamesthatwerent.com/2025/09/liti...

Litil Divil (Various platforms) - Games That Weren't

Litil Divil was a Gremlin title that had seen massive delays, but was worth the wait for the most part - scoring well across the board on the likes of PC DOS, CD-i and Amiga CD32 platforms. There were...

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Kurt @ Hardcore Gaming 101 @hg101.bsky.social · 11d

Desert Falcon, a Zaxxon-style isometric shoot-em-up, complete with a really cool Sphinx www.hardcoregaming101.net/desert-falcon/

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Read-Only Memory @readonlymemory.com · 11d

30 years of PlayStation® history.
Never-before-seen prototypes.
Exclusive stories from the creators.
PlayStation: The First 30 Years.

Shipping Spring 2026.
Pre-order now, only from ROM: readonlymemory.com/pages/playst...

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Games That Weren't @gamesthatwerent.com · 11d

It's our ninth Games That Weren't #Commodore64 digest of 2025 with the release of Indiana Jones 3, remains of lost Gremlin game Hill 19, rare graphics for Piranha's Coven game recovered - as well as 6 other new entries and 18 existing entry updates.
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Shrapnel @shrapnel21.bsky.social · 12d

NO1 presenta: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (N64)
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A.Rea. 21 | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time [Nintendo N64]

Dissezionare The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time nelle sue componenti non serve a niente. Prima di tutto perché la somma delle parti non dà l'idea del prodotto finale e poi perché Ocarina of Time è u...

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Knights of Bytes @knightsofbytes.bsky.social · 13d

Looks like a beautiful day! 😃
#c64 #games #gamedev #pixelart #retrogaming

All pixels set with love by John Henderson

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zesarux.bsky.social @zesarux.bsky.social · 14d

Hi! New ZEsarUX version released! Version 12.1 😀

Download:

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Changes:

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Release ZEsarUX-12.1 · chernandezba/zesarux

ZEsarUX 12.1 - Night Shift edition. 25 September 2025 New things added: Added Streaming mode to ZENG Online for ZX Spectrum. It improves gaming experience: reduces lag and drops all game state in...

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zesarux.bsky.social @zesarux.bsky.social · 14d

Hola! Nueva versión de ZEsarUX publicada! Versión 12.1 😀

Descarga:

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Cambios:

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Release ZEsarUX-12.1 · chernandezba/zesarux

ZEsarUX 12.1 - Night Shift edition. 25 September 2025 New things added: Added Streaming mode to ZENG Online for ZX Spectrum. It improves gaming experience: reduces lag and drops all game state in...

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Shrapnel @shrapnel21.bsky.social · 16d

Wedge presenta: SimCity 2000 (Macintosh II)
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A.Rea. 21 | SimCity 2000 [Apple Macintosh II]

Sim City era (ed è tuttora) un capolavoro, c'è poco da dire. Era però al tempo stesso un esperimento e come tale non poteva esplorare tutte le possibilità concesse dall'idea alla base della simulazion...

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Games That Weren't @gamesthatwerent.com · 16d

Two early JetPak DX #GameBoyColor prototypes added to GTW today that we've recovered. One has a rare unused intro screen by Cosmigo, while the other is an early v0.08 beta with rougher sprites + no sound. Nice early glimpse at a 1999 homebrew classic.

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Games That Weren't @gamesthatwerent.com · 17d

Recovery work today for the #Commodore64 with a long lost Gremlin Graphics game named 'Hill 19' (Later known as Shell Shock). Sadly nothing playable, but plenty of assets recovered. Also - we have recovered lost graphics for the unreleased Piranha game 'Coven'. Links in reply.

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The Video Game Library 📚 @thevideogamelibrary.org · 18d

1050. PRO BASEBALL FAMILY STADIUM VOL.3: WE ARE THE CHAMPION!

👉 https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/professional-baseball-family-stadium-vol-3-we-are-the-champion

#Books #Booksky #Gaming #VideoGames

Book cover: PRO BASEBALL FAMILY STADIUM VOL.3: WE ARE THE CHAMPION!

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Shrapnel @shrapnel21.bsky.social · 19d

Wildcard presenta: V-Rally 2 Expert Edition (Dreamcast)
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A.Rea. 21 | V-Rally 2 Expert Edition [Sega Dreamcast]

Come mi succede da qualche tempo e francamente in troppe situazioni, mi è toccato di cambiare più volte idea riguardo a V-Rally 2 Expert Edition. La prima impressione, derivante da un contatto molto s...

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