Category: emulation

  • How ZSNES Changed SNES Emulation Forever

    Interview with ZSNES Creator zsKnight

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    Writes the founder of Zophar’s Domain in a post here:

    I’m excited and proud to announce that I’ve been granted an interview with zsKnight, the original creator and half of the original lead programming team for ZSNES.

    We first covered this emulator back in October of 1997, and we were honored to host the official ZSNES mirror site here on Zophar’s Domain.

    The interview lasts just over 90 minutes and we cover such topics as why zsKnight created the emulator, his favorite titles, a new gaming project he’s working on, his thoughts around the iconic “snow” effects and so much more!

    Check out zsKnight’s new game here, or you can follow him on YouTube.

    For a Let’s Play video, see Jeff Gerstmann’s below.

    Bonus Edit for AVGN fans

    What are your favorite memories of ZSNES or Zophar’s Domain? Comment below, or come check us out on Discord.

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  • Android Game Consoles

    Notable Projects Compared

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    Android-based systems are a popular choice among fans of retro gaming for an emulation handheld or set-top box.

    This post takes a look at three notable game-console projects that are based on Android.

    Comparison Chart

    ConsoleOuyaShield TVIntellivision Amico
    Operating SystemAndroidAndroidAndroid
    CompanyOuyaNvidiaIntellivision Entertainment
    AnnouncedJuly 2012March 2015October 2018
    ReleasedJune 2013May 2015TBA
    CrowdfundedConsumerN/AInvestor
    Amount Raised via Crowdfunding ($)8.6MN/A11.6M
    Price ($)99200290
    Units (Pre-)Sold200KUndisclosed5.4K
    Play StoreNo, but can sideloadYesNo
    EmulatorsSee aboveVia Play StoreNo
    Most Notable Third-Party TitleFinal Fantasy IIIHalf-Life 2N/A
    Most Notable Announced Title Not (Yet) ReleasedMinecraftCrysis 3Earthworm Jim 4
    True ExclusivesNoneNoneTBD
    Timed ExclusivesTowerFall AscensionNoneNone
    Pack-In Titles006
    Controllers Included111
    Smartphones as controllersNoNoYes
    LEDs4164
    Limited Collector’s Boxed Edition Physical Game Products (Biodegradable)NoNoYes
    Supports physical games on storage mediaNoNoNo

    So, what do you think? Comment below, or come hang out at the clymax’s magical arcade Discord.

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  • Rewinding Means You Did Not Beat the Game, Says Cinemassacre’s Mike Matei

    Viral Tweet Later Deleted

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    Says the right-hand man of James Rolfe in producing his popular Angry Video Game Nerd web show:

    Although the original tweet and even an archived copy are now down, a Reddit discussion thread can still be found here.

    So, what do you think? Does using save states mean you didn’t beat the game? Comment below, or come check us out on Discord.

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