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GoldenEye Remake Hit By War in Ukraine?

On: July 13, 2022

If you’ve been patiently awaiting the release of the long awaited GoldenEye remake for Windows and Xbox Live, there is more bad news. So bad, that it might even impact the N64 version expected to land on the Nintendo Switch. Games journalist Darren Unger (backed up by Eurogamer) has reportedRead More →

You Can Now Launch Super Mario 64 With a Raspberry Pi Pico

By: Christian Cawley

On: June 26, 2022

In: Retro games news

Like its more fully-formed sibling, the Raspberry Pi Pico has proved adept at handling retro gaming projects. The latest example of the Pico’s versatility is as the controller on a custom Nintendo 64 cartridge, where it can be used to host ROM files. While the examples on Twitter (see below)Read More →

New Switch Online N64 Update v2.4.0 Is Live, Doesn’t Do Much

By: Christian Cawley

On: June 25, 2022

In: Retro hardware

Since its release, the Switch Online N64 platform has failed to live up to expectations. Despite a good selection of titles, it has been prone to instabilities of various kinds, from game issues to controllers not responding correctly. Yesterday, version 2.4.0 of the Nintendo Switch Online N64 emulation firmware wasRead More →

Is the GoldenEye 007 Re-release on Nintendo Switch Finally Happening?

By: Christian Cawley

On: June 14, 2022

In: Retro games news

It’s turning into a running joke. But could we have actually crossed the threshold that brings the GoldenEye 007 re-release into the realms of reality? Touted for years, the clamour for reissuing of the 1997 Nintendo 64 classic has snowballed since the Xbox Live version of GoldenEye 007 was leakedRead More →

Nintendo 64 Ray Tracing Developed for Emulators

By: Christian Cawley

On: June 6, 2022

In: Emulation

Ever wished your Nintendo 64 graphics didn’t look quite as chunky as they seem these days? Well, maybe you have, maybe you haven’t. After all, it’s an era-defining look for video games, with everything from Super Mario 64 and GoldenEye 007 to Wave Race 64 and Ocaraina of Time, andRead More →

Canceled SimCopter 64 Unceremoniously Returns, Thanks to Super Clever Video Game Preservationist

By: Josh A. Bailey

On: June 4, 2022

In: Retro games news

Aren’t all the games found yet? Jeez… You gotta love game preservationists. SimCopter 64, a mysteriously canceled N64 game, has been unceremoniously revealed to the public via video evidence, and it appears to be fully playable on a custom build. If you aren’t from the era of gaming where projectsRead More →

Unboxing a “Haul” of My Own Forgotten Retro Gear

By: Christian Cawley

On: March 5, 2022

In: Retro games news

Some people go to charity shops, auctions, or eBay to find retro gear. I’ve had a bunch of it stashed away for years, waiting for the day when I eventually crack open the storage boxes and take a look. Today, I pulled a few crates full of old tech outRead More →

Nintendo 64 Techno Cartridge Album Sells Out

By: Christian Cawley

On: January 24, 2022

In: Retro Consoles

Forget gaming, what you need is a Nintendo 64 techno album – if you can get hold of it, that is. German musician Remute has announced the release of his latest album as a Nintendo 64 cartridge (or vinyl, if you prefer). However, the Nintendo 64 release of the albumRead More →

Could Goldeneye 007 save the N64 on Switch Online?

By: Christian Cawley

On: November 1, 2021

In: Retro games news

Classic Nintendo 64 title GoldenEye 007 has been cleared of it 24-year ban for sale in Germany. The release of Nintendo 64 games on Switch Online has been a bit of a disaster but this cloud could have a silver lining. Could GoldenEye 007 appear on Switch Online and wipeRead More →

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