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VICE 2.3 – C64/128, Vic20, Pet, Plus4, CBM-II emulation!

On the 26th February version 2.3 of this popular emulation package was released over on Sourceforge. Since I am a keen Commodore user (and still own working original hardware) I … Continue reading

March 5, 2011 · 3 Comments

Puppy Arcade 10 released! – The emulation distro!

Hot off the press for Saturday 4th December is Puppy Arcade 10, which was kindly announced to me by Scott Jarvis its creator.  Openbytes and Puppy Arcade have a history. … Continue reading

December 5, 2010 · 3 Comments

Marvin v1.3.0 – Android app of the week!

Driving home from London on Friday at 8pm is not a chore for me.  It’s at this time the tech hour is broadcast on LBC 97.3 and no matter how … Continue reading

July 11, 2010 · 3 Comments

7 reasons to play retro titles – Puppy Arcade 7 is released!

Look to the end of this article for the 7 reasons to use Puppy Arcade, but before you do that lets consider this distro which is much loved here at … Continue reading

February 20, 2010 · 5 Comments

Retro gaming: Dosbox v ScummVM – Who is the champion?

Since the Puppy Arcade review gave me a little inspiration for a few emulation related articles, here is the “battle” which I mentioned on Twitter that has ScummVM and Dosbox … Continue reading

January 20, 2010 · 13 Comments

Puppy Arcade 5 & Q&A with Scott Jarvis – The puppy goes retro!

What was your first computer?  For me I started my computing life with a ZX Spectrum.  A rubber keyed marvel with a massive 48k memory.   It makes me feel … Continue reading

January 18, 2010 · 8 Comments

Nintendo Emulation w/ Linux! – All you need to know! (and a little more)

I have received a few emails asking about emulation on the Linux platform.  These questions were mostly by Windows users who enjoy running retro titles and don’t know much about … Continue reading

September 25, 2009 · 8 Comments

NEW LINUX RELEASES – Into 2009 with some great updates!

Its been too long since we’ve had software highlighted here, so here is a small list of updates to excellent packages that have already been reviewed here and this month … Continue reading

January 24, 2009 · Leave a Comment

REVIEW: iDeaS v1.0.2.7 – Another option for DS emulation on Linux

iDeaS is another DS emulator for the Linux platform that I discovered recently.  Supporting the dual screen of the Nintendo DS and allowing I am sure I dont have to … Continue reading

December 29, 2008 · 3 Comments

REVIEW: GFCE v0.6.0 – NES Emulation!

Article by Goblin[RFD] With most people these days only interested in FPS’s and fast/furious games full of CGI and surround SFX, its easy to forget about the older consoles.  Emulation … Continue reading

November 3, 2008 · Leave a Comment
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