Here at Hackaday HQ we’re no strangers to vintage game emulation. New versions of old consoles and arcade cabinets frequently make excellent fodder for clever hacks to cram as much functionality ...

Creating a game from scratch can be hard work. There are concepts to be designed, coding to be done, and art to be created to make it all happen. However, it doesn’t always have to be quite so ...

Influential 8-bit TRPGs like Chaos World, Pool of Radiance, and Shadow Dragon were innovative in mechanics and storytelling. These 8-bit titles featured extensive character creation, dynamic day ...

Many people credit Mario and Luigi for Nintendo’s success, but true gamers will know that a certain pointy-eared Hyrulian hero has played a huge part, too. The Legend of Zelda is a fantasy ...