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Doom 64 has been the black sheep of the series for quite some time, and it wasn't until a few years ago that Doom 64 got an official modern port to consoles and PC (Steam). Although Doom 64 is sometimes overlooked, it is still a very good and highly atmospheric sequel to Doom 2. While Doom 64...

The classic dungeon crawler Diablo is being ported to the Sega Dreamcast by @azi_hassan. The port is being created using Devilution, and is currently in a somewhat rough state; there's no audio and the network functionality isn't present – plus there are "other unspeakable things" that Hassan...

The team behind the SuperSega FPGA console has shown off its Dreamcast core in a new video. Crazy Taxi, Gunbird 2 and Super Street Fighter II were shown off in the footage. The system, which is expected to be completed later this year, also runs Master System, Mega Drive, Saturn and Sega CD...

When it comes to the most requested fan ports for Sega Dreamcast, Grand Theft Auto III for PS2 is often high on the list. And it's easy to understand why. Not only is it a landmark title that pushed the game industry forward with its 3D open-world exploration but it also famously began life on...

The Sonic homebrew and hacking community is for sure one of the most active communities when it comes to game modifications themselves. The fanbase has even made their own hacking contests and fan game events to showcase modified games from the franchise, to even games inspired by the blue blur...

Update [Wed 17th Jul, 2024 09:30 BST]: jnmartin84's fan port of Doom 64 to the Sega Dreamcast is now available to play. In order to play the game, you'll need to acquire a Doom 64 ROM in Z64 format and download the source files and tools from GitHub to build the game yourself. A full build...

A new fan-made port of Metal Slug has been released for the Sega Dreamcast which is even better than the 1996 original. Developed by Ian Micheal, this port leverages the developer's DreamNeo CD Neo Geo CD emulator to deliver the smoothest and most feature-rich conversion of the game yet seen...

Getting a vintage console to output HDMI is one of the top priorities for many retro gamers, and to this end we've seen a wide array of external and internal solutions. The very best examples take the direct digital signal from your console, while other options – such as the Retrotink 5X – turn...

Cross-play remains a hot topic even in 2024. While many of the most popular titles are available across multiple formats, it's not always a given that players from one platform will be able to compete with those on another – but what's truly amazing is that such barriers were being overcome as...

Capcom vs. SNK 2 is one of the most beloved 2D fighters of the early 2000s, and was released on PS2, GameCube and Xbox. However, it actually began life on Sega's NAOMI arcade hardware, and the PS2 version was accompanied by a Dreamcast port on the same day in Japan (September 13, 2001). While...

If you played Virtua Cop 2 on your Dreamcast, you probably played it via the Sega Smash Pack: Volume 1, which also featured the likes of Altered Beast, Golden Axe and Sonic the Hedgehog, all running under emulation. However, Virtua Cop 2 was also released as a stand-alone game in Japan – and if...

Game Description: Virtua Cop 2 is an action shooter game for the Dreamcast. Translation Description: DOWNLOAD PATCH: https://github.com/DerekPascarella/VirtuaCop2-EnglishPatchDreamcast This English translation patch borrows assets and code from the English-language release of "Virtua Cop2″ that...

We've already established that everything put together falls apart, and that certainly applies to your average retro video game console – these devices are already operating way beyond their expected lifespans, so it goes without saying that parts will need replacing over time if you're hoping...

It's been quite some time since the Sega Dreamcast had an 'official' monthly magazine – and with good reason; the console is no longer in active production, and Sega is now a third-party publisher with little need for its own magazine. However, if you feel the need to scratch that particular...

Back when Grand Theft Auto III was originally released for the PS2, it was a game-changer, popularizing the 3D open-world sandbox and putting its developer Rockstar North firmly on the map. But what you might not know is that it actually owes a great debt of gratitude to the Dreamcast, with the...

Dead or Alive is a series which has deep ties with Sega hardware. The original arcade game from 1996 actually runs on Sega's Model 2 arcade board and got its first domestic port on the Sega Saturn. While it would later be released on the PS1, the sequel once again used Sega hardware in the...

Although most people will connect Tetris with Nintendo thanks to the iconic Game Boy and NES versions, its one-time rival Sega also has a long association with the Russian puzzler. Sega created an arcade version of the game prior to the rights situation being sorted out (the events of which are...

JKM Corp, the developer behind the Ninja action game Shadow Gangs, has revealed that it will be releasing its next title Shadow Gangs Zero for the Neo Geo, Sega Dreamcast, Sega Mega Drive / Genesis, PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and Nintendo Switch. From what we've been able to gather, Shadow Gangs...

Update #3 [Thu 16th May, 2024 17:30 BST]: The Kickstarter for GladMort has already passed its initial funding goal, PixelHeart has announced: Update #2 [Tue 7th May, 2024 09:45 BST]: The Kickstarter for Gladmort is finally live! If you want to back the project, you can visit its crowdfunding...

Duranik's shmup Sturmwind might be one of the more recent Dreamcast releases, but its quality has driven up the cost of copies on the secondary market. Thankfully, if you're still looking to pick up this game, you'll soon get a chance to do so at a reasonable price, courtesy of VGNYsoft. The...