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They're back, and as fun as ever! Lemmings returns, this time for the PSP. Join Marty "Retro Rogue" Goldberg as he reviews the latest offering, programmed my none other than Amiga legend Team 16!


Reivew Of the X-Arcade Trackball Controller
Join Marty "Retro Rogue" Goldberg as he reviews XGAMING INC.'s latest addition to its X-Arcade series of controllers, the X-Arcade Trackball. Roll on over and check it out!

  
2005 Holiday Gift Guide Reviews
Join Retro Rogue over the next two weeks as he reviews on different classic gaming related products for this holiday season. Looking for something to get a classic gamer? Want to give someone a hint for your gift? Read on!

NES 20th Anniversary!
Join Retro Rogue as he celebrates the 20th anniversary of the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System. Step back 20 years to October 18th, 1985 and witness the birth of an icon!

  
Review of Neo Geo Stick 2
Join Marty "Retro Rogue" Goldberg as he reviews the new Neo Geo Stick 2, a replica Neo Geo controller for the PS2. Being offered by importer Lik-Sang, this stick represents the first return to the console hardware market for the reformed SNK-Playmore.

News - January 3, 2007
fMSX 3.1
January 3, 2007 14:09 | Retro Rogue |
Marat Fayzullin has released a new version of fMSX, the portable MSX emulator from which many other MSX emulators were derived. In this new version, the following changes were made:
  • fMSX-Windows and fMSX-DOS are now compiled with OpenWatcom C++ and use the new EMULib framework. Note that keyboard assignments have changed
  • Added hardware reset key ([F11]) to reboot MSX
  • Added universal screen buffer based Z80 debugger ([F10]) that works on all platforms
  • Added universal configuration menu ([F8]) that works on all platforms
  • Added ResetMSX() function to restart MSX, possibly in a new operating mode
  • Extended LoadCart() function to load or eject cartridges at runtime
  • Added Mode variable to store all configuration options
  • Replaced -vperiod/-hperiod settings with easier to understand -PAL/-NTSC settings
  • Replaced -uperiod setting with a finer -skip setting that controls the percentage of skipped frames
  • Fixed Z80 NMI handling to comply with the standard
  • Fixed SRAM file saving
  • Fixed state file name generation
  • Added autofire options for joystick buttons
  • fMSX-Windows has got a new menu-based GUI, improved sound, and faster graphics updates
  • Fixed USB joypad support in fMSX-Windows
  • fMSX-MSDOS now uses 16BPP screen mode
  • Updated the documentation
Registered fMSX uses will receive, or already have received, their copy of fMSX by e-mail.

Interesting Articles at ArmchairArcade
January 3, 2007 14:04 | Retro Rogue |
ArmchairArcade has released three major new articles at Armchair Arcade over the past few days.

- The History of Computer Role-Playing Games Part I: The Early Years (1980-1983)

- Defining Home Videogame, Computer and Handheld Eras

- Defining Past and Present Game Genres

2600 Connection Issue #85
January 3, 2007 14:03 | Retro Rogue |
The January/February 2007 issue of the 2600 Connection newsletter is now shipping. Issue #85 features the following content:
  • vgXpo - Show Review
  • Interview with David Rolfe - Author of Beamrider
  • Letters To The Editor
  • Spotlight on 2600 Homebrews - Four-Play (2600) and Boulder Dash (5200)
  • VCS Tarzan - Vaporware Article
  • Just like The Real Arcade Game - Lady Bug and Mr. Do!
  • Cartridge List 34: CGE releases
  • News & Notes
  • Classifieds
Please visit the 2600 Connection to purchase this issue or subscribe to the newsletter.

News - January 1, 2007
Happy New Year
January 1, 2007 12:11 | Retro Rogue |
From all of us to all of you, a happy and healthy New Years! Here's to a great 2007, including the 30th anniversary of the Atari 2600, an SNES museum entry competition, and more!