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MAME 0.278 Has Arrived With Overhauled Sound Emulation

The retro arcade and computer emulator just got a big update.

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A banner featuring dozens of fused Pokémon from the ROM hack Infinite Fusion.
This Wild ROM Hack Let Me Create My Own Pokémon

This community project might be the best Pokémon game of all time.

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ppsspp psp emulator logo on a blue background.
PPSSPP Emulator Ditches Gold App on iPhone, Fixes More Game Bugs

The best PSP emulator is getting more updates.

The Dolphin logo over a screenshot of Mario Galaxy 2.
Dolphin Emulator Gains Wii Speak Support, More Improvements

There's no need to spend $40 on a Wii Speak.

A handheld console with some games in the background and 'game port' written.
How To Run Unofficial PC Ports on Your Linux Gaming Handheld (Legally)

A gaming PC in your pocket.

Charizard yelling next to Venusaur who is yelling back from Pokémon.
This Is the Best Way to Play Older Pokémon Games

This makes the older games a whole lot more fun.

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A picture of Marco from Metal Slug with gameplay of Contra and Ghouls 'n Ghosts in the background.
Why One of Gaming's Most Influential Genres Went Extinct

This action-packed genre is still missing in action.

A Chromebook with Steam open, with the Steam logo and the Chrome logo next to it.
Using Steam on a ChromeBook Is Shockingly Good, Actually

Chromebooks can game now?!

The Breath of Fire IV poster with a GOG Preservation Program Badge
GOG's Preservation Program Can Save Your Favorite Games (But You'll Need to Vote)

That belongs in a museum!

Tux, the Linux mascot, with a gamepad on the right side and some screens in the background.
Fedora Linux Now Runs Windows Games (and Other x86 Apps) on ARM PCs

It's like Apple's Rosetta 2 layer, but on Linux.

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Super Mario All Stars on a Steam Deck (level complete).
I’m Itching to Replay Classic Games With This Emulator Add-On

Yet another excuse to get stuck into the old favorites.

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Pokémon Emerald being emulated on an iPhone 16 Pro.
How to Play Classic Pokémon Games on Your Smartphone

Catch 'em all with the Pokédex in your pocket.

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The  Delta Emulator logo over a screenshot of a DS game on an iPad.
The iPhone Delta Emulator Finally Has Online Multiplayer

Anyone up for some Mario Kart DS?

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How to Turn the Steam Deck Into the Ultimate Party Console

How to be a Steam Deck socialite.

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A person Playing DOOM on a PS5.
These 15 Games Have Other Games Hidden Inside Them

Get this two (or more) for one special.

A person playing the Arcade1Up X-Men ’97 Arcade Machine.
Arcade1Up X-Men ’97 Arcade Machine Review: Retro Fun

A perfectly scaled arcade cabinet brings an old game back to life.

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An image of backward compatible Xbox 360 games from the Xbox website.
Xbox 360 Emulation Could Soon Be Obsolete Thanks to This Amazing Software

Who needs emulated backwards compatibility?

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A hand holding a Steam Deck running Pokémon.
7 Pokémon ROM Hacks You Need to Play

Gotta play 'em all!

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PlayStation 2 DualShock 2 controller.
6 Reasons You Should Be Emulating PlayStation 2 Games

Original hardware and CRTs are nice, but emulators are the much more accessible option.

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Old Vintage Arcade Video Games in an empty dark gaming room with blue light with glowing displays and beautiful retro design.
What are "TATE Mode" Games (And The Best Way To Play Them Today)

A new perspective on a classic genre.

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