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Atari expands retro toolkit with Implicit Conversions acquisition
business1 month ago

Atari expands retro toolkit with Implicit Conversions acquisition

Atari has acquired emulation studio Implicit Conversions for an undisclosed sum. The studio, known for porting classic games to modern consoles using its Syrup engine, has worked with Atari on titles like Mortal Kombat: Legacy Collection and Rayman. Co-founders Bill Litshauer and Robin Lavallée will take new roles, and Implicit Conversions will provide ongoing support to Atari. The move strengthens Atari’s retro-gaming capabilities, complementing existing tools and its IP partners, and follows prior acquisitions of Nightdive Studios and Digital Eclipse to bolster its catalog.

via GamesIndustry.biz|
#acquisition#atari#business
Retro Perfection: Naoki Horii on M2's Quest to Port Classic Games
gaming1 month ago

Retro Perfection: Naoki Horii on M2's Quest to Port Classic Games

Naoki Horii, founder of M2 Co., Ltd., explains that the studio’s acclaimed retro ports come from a shared passion for classic games, a culture of meticulous polish, and close collaboration with publishers; from Gauntlet IV on Genesis to Darius, Space Invaders 90, and future arcade dreams, M2 seeks to keep beloved series alive and pass the baton to future generations of players.

via Time Extension|
#arcade-classics#game-porting#gaming
Rare One-Copy Classics: Nintendo-era games each sold exactly one US copy in 2025
gaming3 months ago

Rare One-Copy Classics: Nintendo-era games each sold exactly one US copy in 2025

A dataset lists every Game Boy through Wii U game that sold exactly one copy in the United States in 2025, highlighting how rare single-copy sales were across Nintendo's legacy hardware. Examples include Boxing (Game Boy), Pokemon Ruby (GBA), Pokemon Pearl Version (DS), Metroid: Samus Returns (3DS), Metroid: Other M (Wii), Pokken Tournament (Wii U), and Yoshi’s Wooly World (Wii U).

via Nintendo Everything|
#2025-us-sales#game-boy-to-wii-u#gaming
Hamster Unveils Console Archives Lineup for Switch 2 with Over 10 Titles
technology3 months ago

Hamster Unveils Console Archives Lineup for Switch 2 with Over 10 Titles

Hamster announces a Console Archives lineup for Switch 2, reviving classic home-console games with features like customizable controls and save/load. The near-term slate includes Ninja Gaiden II and Cool Boarders already available, Doraemon dated for July 30, 2026, plus several 8/16/32-bit titles (Nobunaga’s Ambition, MagMax, Sonic Wings Special, Dezaemon Plus, Rhapsody, Master of Monsters, Monster Rancher Hop A Bout, UFO: A Day in the Life) with more to come. Rave Racer is also joining Arcade Archives on February 26, 2026.

via Nintendo Life|
#arcade-archives#console-archives#hamster-corporation
Hamster brings direct-purchase retro games to Switch 2 with Console Archives
gaming3 months ago

Hamster brings direct-purchase retro games to Switch 2 with Console Archives

Hamster Corporation launches Console Archives, a line of emulated classic games that can be purchased directly for the Switch 2 (and soon PS5), reviving a model Nintendo discontinued with Virtual Console. The initial releases include Cool Boarders for PS1 at $12 and Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos for NES at $8, with more titles like Doraemon and Sonic Wings Special planned. The lineup emphasizes easy play on modern hardware, offering features like customizable button layouts, screen settings, and quick save/load, as Hamster aims to license and release additional titles in the future.

via Ars Technica|
#console-archives#digital-purchases#gaming
Disney Afternoon Collection lands on Switch with Goof Troop and Bonkers
gaming3 months ago

Disney Afternoon Collection lands on Switch with Goof Troop and Bonkers

A listing on the Switch eShop for both Switch 1 and Switch 2 indicates the Disney Afternoon Collection is coming to Nintendo platforms, now adding Goof Troop (1993) and Bonkers (1994) to the lineup; the Japanese store shows a February 26, 2026 release date and a 2,300 yen price, with Western pricing and official confirmation from Digital Eclipse/Atari still to be announced.

via Nintendo Life|
#bonkers#disney#gaming
GOG Acquired by Co-Founder Michał Kiciński, Emphasizing DRM-Free Gaming
business4 months ago

GOG Acquired by Co-Founder Michał Kiciński, Emphasizing DRM-Free Gaming

CD Projekt RED has sold its DRM-free gaming platform GOG to co-founder Michał Kiciński for $25 million, with no operational changes planned. GOG will continue to publish new and classic games, supporting its mission to revive and preserve retro titles, while CDPR focuses on its main game development projects like The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2.

via GamesIndustry.biz|
#business#cd-projekt-red#gaming-platform
Top Retro Nintendo Games for Switch and Switch 2
technology9 months ago

Top Retro Nintendo Games for Switch and Switch 2

The article discusses the best retro Nintendo games available on Nintendo Switch Online across various platforms like NES, SNES, Game Boy, and Game Boy Advance, and explores potential future additions for Switch 2, including GameCube, Nintendo 64, and possibly Nintendo DS and Wii games, highlighting the value of the expanding library for gamers between new releases.

via Nintendo Everything|
#nes#nintendo-switch-online#retro-games