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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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  • Delay of Western Localizations on Console

    Classic Final Fantasy Entries Examined

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    Fans of the Final Fantasy series are all too familiar with years of waiting before a series installment finally hits the Western market. But how bad are these delays? We conduct an examination in this post.

    1. Final Fantasy: 3 Years Till NES Release

    2. Final Fantasy II: 14 Years Till PSX Release

    3. Final Fantasy III: 16 Years Till DS Release

    4. Final Fantasy IV: 4 Months Till SNES Release

    5. Final Fantasy V: 7 Years Till PSX Release

    6. Final Fantasy VI: 6 Months Till SNES Release

    Delays Ranked from Worst to Least Bad

    Imagine waiting five console generations1 to get your hands on an official localization of Final Fantasy III… on the Ouya. Yikes.

    RankGameDelayPlatform
    1Final Fantasy III16 yearsDS (3D Remake)
    2Final Fantasy II14 yearsPSX (Origins)
    3Final Fantasy V7 yearsPSX (Anthology)
    4Final Fantasy3 yearsNES
    5Final Fantasy VI6 monthsSNES
    6Final Fantasy IV4 monthsSNES (Easy Type)
    1. Till the eighth console generation: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Wii U. ↩︎

    So, what do you think? Comment below, or come hang out with us at our Discord.

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  • Departure of Developer Cadaxar of Retro Achievements [Mirror]

    To see Cadaxar’s developed sets on RA, click here.

    Via Jr-Dev Channel on Discord on May 31, 2025

    Let this be a warning to all future devs, if you are not absolutely perfect you will be dev banned eventually. Instead of informing you of problems in a set you will have a list compiled against you then thrown in your face along with a removal from Devving. Good luck to you all

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  • Item-Randomizer Builds Compared

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    This post compares available builds of clymax’s flagship Item Randomizer mod of Battle of Olympus.

    Comparison Chart

    ReleaseBetaDevelopment
    Version1.011.412.25
    AvailabilityRHDN, RHDI, RHPBoO Rando DiscordGame Jolt
    Randomized items✓✓✓
    Set seeding✓✓✓
    Random seeding✓✓✓
    Free as in beer✓✓Rando-Speedrun Pilot
    New Harp warps✓✓
    Softlock reduction✓✓
    Set starting location✓✓
    Random starting location✓✓
    Customize starting items✓✓
    Multiple endings✓✓
    New Fists weapon✓✓
    Secret codesFewMany
    LeaderboardsRetro AchievementsSpeedruns.com
    Achievements✓
    Vanilla mode✓
    Fragments extend Argus range✓
    Fast stairs✓
    Jump off stairs✓
    Argus no longer depletes health✓
    Purified Fist Argus✓
    Alternate Fist projectile✓
    Cutscene skips✓
    Walk faster✓
    Run button✓
    Option to jump higher✓
    Tartarus City flip protection✓
    Kill switch✓
    Carry more olives✓
    Overfarming allowed✓
    Enemies respawn✓
    Cerberus stays defeated✓
    Faster player projectiles✓
    Enter hidden doors✓
    Ares takes randomized item✓
    Randomize NPCs✓
    Inventory menu shows Golden Apple✓
    Seed display/hiding in inventory menu✓
    Option to reuse last set seed/flags✓
    Fixing Key softlocks✓
    Fixing sprites for items dropped from enemies or environment✓

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