The NES, Atari 2600, the Apple II, the Commodore 64 and the TurboGrafx-16 are just some of the many game consoles and home computers built around the 6502 CPU. And while the 6502 has been pretty ...

Despite 8-bit limitations, titles like Just Breed and Shining Force showcased detailed sprite work and mechanical diversity. Despite the tactical role-playing game genre's plethora of legacy ...

Here at Hackaday HQ we’re no strangers to vintage game emulation ... We’ve covered [rossumur]’s hacks before, but the ESP_8-bit is a milestone in comprehensive capability.

A new 8-bit game is drawing inspiration from Martin McDonagh’s film the Banshees of Inisherin, which follows the belligerent Colm and the disintegration of his friendship with Pádraic, who isn’t ...

Beloved 8-bit isometric puzzle-platformer Head Over Heels is back and (not for the first time) getting the remake treatment, bringing "colourful modern visuals" and "refined gameplay" when it ...