What is Retro Gameforce?

Retro Gameforce is an independent retro gaming publication, platform encyclopedia, and modern cassette publisher covering classic video games, original vintage computer and console hardware, cycle-accurate FPGA implementations (such as MiSTer), homebrew software, and physical release verification for legacy systems.

What platforms and classic computers does Retro Gameforce cover?

Retro Gameforce documents 209 vintage systems across the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, specializing in 8-bit and 16-bit home computers and consoles including the Commodore 64, Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Commodore Amiga, Atari ST, NES, SNES, Sega Mega Drive, Game Boy, MSX, PC DOS, and MiSTer FPGA cores.

How does Retro Gameforce score retro game reviews?

Every game review features a 100-point composite scorecard evaluating Graphics, Sound, Gameplay, and Fun Factor on authentic hardware or cycle-accurate FPGA chips, providing honest critiques without nostalgia bias.

Where can I find modern physical cassette editions for Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum?

Fire Dragon Interactive publishes brand new physical cassette tape releases and digital packages (PRG, D64, D81, TAP) verified on authentic Datasettes and hardware, available in the Retro Gameforce Store.

Which languages are supported on Retro Gameforce?

Retro Gameforce supports 13 major languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Korean, Dutch, Polish, and Arabic (with right-to-left layout support).

Anbernic RG DS Plus Gameplay Showcase Reveals DS Emulation, Steam Streaming and Netplay

Anbernic has provided its clearest demonstration yet of the upcoming RG DS Plus, and the new dual-screen handheld looks considerably more ambitious than a simple Nintendo DS emulator.

Anbernic has provided its clearest demonstration yet of the upcoming RG DS Plus, and the new dual-screen handheld looks considerably more ambitious than a simple Nintendo DS emulator. New footage published and reported on 7 September shows the Linux-based machine running Nintendo DS software while also demonstrating PC game streaming, multiplayer functionality and several ways of using its two displays. The custom operating system uses Anbernic's NNDDSS emulator and provides familiar modern emulation functions including save states and visual shaders. The demonstration includes The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks and Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, while Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword is shown with the entire handheld turned sideways and controlled with its integrated stylus. That last example is particularly important because unusual games built around the original DS hardware have traditionally been awkward to reproduce on conventional single-screen retro handhelds. Anbernic also demonstrates the ability to choose which screen is used when running systems that only require one display. The second screen can be switched off or used to show themed platform artwork rather than simply remaining an empty panel. Beyond Nintendo DS software, Anbernic says the system is intended to emulate machines including Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, PlayStation, PSP, Dreamcast and Sega Saturn alongside numerous other systems. More surprising is support for streaming PC games through Steam. That effectively turns the RG DS Plus into a small remote-play machine in addition to its retro duties. Netplay is demonstrated as well, with two units communicating for multiplayer gaming. Three colour variants appear in the footage. Important specifications remain missing, however. Anbernic has not yet publicly confirmed the processor, final retail price or exact launch date, so it is too early to determine how well demanding systems such as Dreamcast and Saturn will perform across their complete libraries. Nevertheless, the physical concept is already compelling. Most emulation handhelds are designed around a conventional single widescreen display and then attempt to accommodate Nintendo's strange dual-screen machines through software compromises. The RG DS Plus reverses that thinking by designing the hardware around the problem. For retro players who particularly value Nintendo DS, DSi-era software and other touch-driven handheld games, that could make it one of the most interesting specialist emulation devices approaching release.