GODZILLA ASHORE – Godzilla: Monsters Attack translation released

January 4th, 2019, 21:22 Posted By: wraggster

An English translation patch for the Game Gear strategy/fighting game Godzilla: Kaijuu Daishingeki (Godzilla: Monsters Attack) has been released, opening all-new avenues for players to live out their fantasies of flattening Tokyo. Or protecting it, for the weirdos.
Godzilla: Monsters Attack is a half-strategy, half-one-on-one fighting game in which the player can play as either Godzilla and friends (trying to achieve certain city destruction quotas) or the JSDF (desperately struggling to prevent it). Unit movement plays out in a turn-based top-down view, while combat is real-time and action-based. The game features five scenarios loosely modeled on various Godzilla films.
This patch was the work of TheMajinZenki (translation), Supper (hacking), cccmar (editing and testing), Xanathis (testing), and Filler (initial script dump). Enjoy!

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Linkle Liver Story Sega Saturn Translation Released

January 3rd, 2019, 17:08 Posted By: wraggster

Today aishsha, paul_met and Pennywise present a completed Sega Saturn translation for Linkle Liver Story.
The translation began last year and has now finally seen a release with hacking by paul_met, translation by aishsha and the script editing by Pennywise. It is complete and should be issue free.
At its heart the game is just a simple Action RPG and features nice 2D graphics, a cute and charming story that is now fully translated, a rarity for the Sega Saturn.
The team would like to note that they never figured out the meaning of the title Linkle Liver. The best guess was that it was just some cute marketing ploy, but the game makes no mention of such text in the game or in the manual, which they have graciously translated as well. Maybe one day…
Special thanks to FlashPV and Lestat for the new title logo and Xanathis and cccmar for testing.
Expect more good things to come.

http://aishsha.blogspot.com/2019/01/...-released.html

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Nova v0.5.0

December 28th, 2018, 10:59 Posted By: wraggster

Nova v0.5.0 is released. Nova is a Sega Saturn Emulator(SS Emulator) for Windows. Nova is capable to run several commercial games, but it's still in its early stage.

Features:
1.automatically select regions.
2.automatically select cartridge types by editing cart.json.
3.automatically save backup memory.

Nova doesn't support:
1.save/load states
2.run games via a CD drive

Nova Changelog:
VDP1: Refactored the entire architecture.
VDP1: Disabled force_interlace.
VDP1: Implemented better timing.
VDP1: Implemented handling of the MODR register.
VDP1: Implemented handling for invalid command table data.
VDP1: Implemented Color Calculation Mode 5.
VDP1: Implemented a new algorithm for quadrilateral rasterization.
VDP1: Implemented anti-aliasing for Distorted Sprite and Polygon.
VDP1: Rewrote user/system clipping and pre-cliping.
VDP1: Rewrote end code process.
VDP1: Rewrote High Speed Shrink.
VDP1: Rewrote handling of the LOPR/COPR registers.
VDP1: Rewrote manual frame change/erase.
VDP1: Added access restrictions to the registers TVMR/FBCR.
VDP1: Fixed a bug of EWLR/EWRR registers(Street Fighter Zero 3).
VDP2: Disabled VDP2_JIT.
VDP2: Refactored the entire architecture.
VDP2: Removed Character Pattern cache.
VDP2: Supported 1M VRAM.
VDP2: Implemented Special High-Resolution Graphics Mode(preliminary).
VDP2: Implemented HCNT/VCNT/EXLTEN handling(incomplete).
VDP2: Implemented RBG1 and EXBG.
VDP2: Implemented rotation calculation with coefficient data.
VDP2: Implemented Rotation Parameter Mode 2 of RBG0.
VDP2: Implemented Invalid Rotation Parameter Mode 2(when coefficient table is disabled) of RBG0.
VDP2: Implemented coefficient data as part of LNCL data.
VDP2: Implemented Screen Over Process Mode 1 of RBG0/RBG1.
VDP2: Implemented Gradation.
VDP2: Implemented Sprite Window.
VDP2: Implemented sprite color calculation condition 3(MSB).
VDP2: Added support of sprite type 0~7 for 8-bit data.
VDP2: Added support of sprite type 8~F for 16-bit data.
VDP2: Added Character Pattern cache again.
VDP2: Rewrote priority handling.
VDP2: Rewrote handling of the SPCLMD and SPWINEN bits of the register SPCTL(Dragon Force 2).
VDP2: Rewrote Cycle Pattern handling(incomplete).
VDP2: Rewrote TVSTAT handling.
VDP2: Rewrote Special Priority function.
VDP2: Rewrote Extended Color Calculation.
VDP2: Rewrote Sprite Screen Over Process.
VDP2: Rewrote Window Process.
VDP2: Rewrote Shadow Process.
VDP2: Rewrote LNCL insertion.
VDP2: Rewrote scrolling/zooming calculation of NBG0/NBG1/NBG2/NBG3.
VDP2: Rewrote Line Scroll/Vertical Cell Scroll process of NBG0/NBG1.
VDP2: Fixed a bug of byte access of the color RAM(wrong mask).
VDP2: Fixed a bug that the WxLWE bit of LWTA0U and LWTA1U are masked.
VDP2: Fixed a bug of special color calculation mode 3(palette data MSB).
VDP2: Fixed a bug of RGB0 color calculation ratio.
VDP2: Fixed a bug when the data is RGB format and color calculation is indicated by MSB.
VDP2: Fixed a bug of palette number.
VDP2: Fixed a bug of color RAM address offset.
VDP2: Fixed bugs of Character Number Supplement Modes.
VDP2: Fixed bugs of Normal Line Window coordinates.
VDP2: Fixed a bug of sprite transparent dot.
VDP2: Fixed a bug of Pattern Name Table Lead Address calculation.
VDP2: Fixed bugs of display/color mode limits by settings of the Reduction Enable Register.
VDP2: Fixed bugs of display limits by settings of NBG0/NBG1 color modes.
VDP2: Fixed bugs caused by changes in mid-frame.
VDP2: Fixed bugs of NBG2/NBG3 scroll values.
VDP2: Fixed bugs of LNCL/BACK screen in single interface mode.
VDP2: Fixed a bug of vertical Reduction.
VDP2: Fixed a bug of Screen Over Process Mode 3 when bitmap vertical size is 256.
VDP2: Fixed a bug of rotation parameter when the graphic mode is hi-res or exclusive hi-res.
VDP2: Fixed a bug of rotation parameter when it is double/single interlace.
VDP2: Fixed a bug of Special Color Calculation Mode 2(by dot) when color format is RGB.
VDP2: Fixed a bug of priority pattern(BIOS splash screen).
VDP2: Fixed a bug that BGON changes in mid-frame(Lunar Silver Star Story).
VDP2: Fixed a bug of sprite transparent dot.
VDP2: Fixed a bug of single interface.
VDP2: Fixed a bug of line scrolling.
VDP2: Fixed a bug when the priority number is 0.
SCU: Rolled back the fix of PPAF handling in v0.4(Thunder Force V).
SCU: Fixed a bug of DMA indirect mode table address detection(Tactics Ogre).
SCU: Fixed a bug of DMA range checking(Burning Rangers).
SCU: Fixed a bug of DMA timing(too slow to end transfer of palette data during VBLANK).
CDB: Fixed bugs of CdReport when the pickup is in the Lead In/Out area.
CDB: Supported MPEG audio decoding.
MISC: Added ON/OFF switch for the VDP2 BACK layer.
MISC: Fixed another wrong track mode bug of the MDS parser.

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Break An Egg (Sega Genesis Game)

December 28th, 2018, 10:16 Posted By: wraggster

Break An Egg is a simple arcade game for the SEGA Megadrive / Genesis home console by Dr. Ludos.

Eggs are falling from the sky! Move your chicken to make them bounce into the basket. If an egg touches the ground, you loose! How many eggs can you rescue?

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Mean Machines Sega 5 - february 1993 (UK)

December 27th, 2018, 11:40 Posted By: wraggster

This time we go back to February of 1993 with issue 5 of Mean Machines Sega.
We start of with three Game Gear games: Batman Returns, Defender of Oasis and Alien 3. Then we take a look at to Mega Drive port of a NES classic by Rare: Championship Pro-AM. After this, we take a look at an often forgotten strategy gem by Koei, called Gemfire. And for our final two preview articles we look at Mick & Mack: Global Gladiators, as well as the B-movie IP turned cartoon, turned game: Toxic Crusaders.

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SSF Test Version (2018/12/17)

December 22nd, 2018, 21:23 Posted By: wraggster

SSF Test Version (2018/12/17) is released. SSF is a Sega Saturn emulator for Windows systems using DirectX 9.0b. The current version claims near-complete implementation of the Sega Saturn hardware (not counting emulation bugs), and can emulate the Saturn based Sega Titan Video arcade hardware too. As with most emulators, CDs or disc images are not included and have to be owned separately. The BIOS is also not included; as of 0.07 Beta R3, games run without the BIOS however. The usage of BIOS files is optional but recommended for better compatibility, and needed for tasks such as management of the contents of the internal memory of the Sega Saturn, or setting the system clock.

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ROLL-CHAN: MINI WORLD (Game Gear) RELEASED!!

December 22nd, 2018, 21:01 Posted By: wraggster

Happy 31st Anniversary (and beyond) to Mega Man!
ROLL-CHAN for the Game Gear is now released!
Apply each patch to an unmodified ROM.
There are 3 types of patches:

• Mega Man 1 Roll
• Mega Man 8 Roll
• Mega Man 11 Roll

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Moldorian: Hikari to Yami no Sister translation released

December 22nd, 2018, 21:00 Posted By: wraggster

A full English translation of the 1994 Game Gear RPG Moldorian: Hikari to Yami no Sister (The Sisters of Light and Darkness) has been released!
Moldorian tells the story of Navarre, a timid and ineffectual boy whose quest to prove his strength sweeps him and his childhood friend Miria up into a dark plot spanning the entire world of Moldoria. Largely a straightforward RPG, the game’s biggest selling points are its detailed artwork, music by Hitoshi Sakimoto, and unorthodox combat system.
This release was the work of TheMajinZenki (translation), Supper (hacking), cccmar (editing and testing), Xanathis (testing and editing), and Filler (original script dump).
The team also took the time to translate the user manual and include it in both the patch download and the game itself. Players are highly recommended to read it before getting into a battle.

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Reicast Git (2018/12/02)

December 12th, 2018, 20:04 Posted By: wraggster

Reicast Git (2018/12/02) is compiled. reicast is a multi-platform Dreamcast emulator. The project is currently in Alpha, usability, performance and stability issues are to be expected. Cortex-A9 dualcore, 1ghz+ is the minimum hardware for decent speeds.

Reicast Git Changelog:
* Merge pull request #1462 from reicast/baka/snap_md_fix
* Snap: Fix URL to snap/README.md

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Sega Saturn classic Panzer Dragoon will be getting a remake

December 12th, 2018, 17:03 Posted By: wraggster

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  One of the more standout titles from the short-lived Sega Saturn will be getting remade soon. Forever Entertainment has been hired by SEGA to remake Panzer Dragon I and II. Both games will feature brand new graphics "comparable to today's standards", and some of its gameplay elements will be modernized to make it more accessible to new players. No platform was given, but the first game's remake is confirmed to release before the end of 2019, while Panzer Dragon II: Zwei: Remake will follow the next year. More information is due in the "next few months". Forever Entertainment's previous history consists of Fear Effect: Sedna, which was moderately received by critics and fans.
  
  
  
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Shadowrun reborns from the Matrix

December 12th, 2018, 16:58 Posted By: wraggster

Did you like fantasy games, RPGs or Cyberpunk fiction? If that so, you probably remember Shadowrun from the Sega Genesis. This new update improves a lot of things in the game, from items modification to characters improvements and more. The whole hack is based on the original Shadowrun first edition rules from the PnP game. So if you are a fan from this franchise or are looking for a good RPG, you must need to try this one!

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Reicast Git (2018/11/15)

November 27th, 2018, 17:13 Posted By: wraggster

Reicast Git (2018/11/15) is compiled. reicast is a multi-platform Dreamcast emulator. The project is currently in Alpha, usability, performance and stability issues are to be expected. Cortex-A9 dualcore, 1ghz+ is the minimum hardware for decent speeds.

Reicast Git Changelog:
* Merge pull request #1458 from reicast/baka/sdl_controller
* SDL: Rename SDK to SDL in output
* SDL: Only create controller when evdev is not available
* SDL: Create the first controller with two VMUs

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Shenmue III crowdfunding totals $7.18 million

November 26th, 2018, 16:05 Posted By: wraggster

Shenmue fans have wanted to see Ryo Hazuki avenge his father's murder for nearly 20 years, so much so that they crowdfunded the next phase of his quest to the tune of more than $7 million. Yesterday, Ys Net posted an update to its Kickstarter campaign page announcing a final crowdfunding total of $7,179,510 for Shenmue III, a total collected from 81,087 supporters.
Those numbers include the $6.33 million contributed by 69,320 backers of the original Kickstarter campaign in the summer of 2015, with the remaining funds coming from a "Slacker Backer" campaign that ran on the game's official site for three years before closing in September.
Shenmue III is set for release on August 27 of 2019. The first game debuted late in 1999, with the sequel arriving in the fall of 2001.

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30 Years Of Nintendon’t (Genesis Game)

November 6th, 2018, 20:52 Posted By: wraggster

30 Years Of Nintendon’t is a free Megadrive / Genesis game to celebrate the 30th birthday of the console. You play as a Sega evangelist who must convince players to leave their NES console because “Genesis does what Nintendon’t”.

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Omega Blast v0.9 (Genesis Game)

November 6th, 2018, 20:36 Posted By: wraggster

Japanese Genesis developer Rael / Nendo will pull tears in your eyes right now. Omega Blast is a solid and fresh bullet hell shooter for the Sega Genesis / Sega Mega Drive. If you adore such games, get started and shoot yourself to the top position.

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Sega's H1 games results stagnate on lack of new releases

November 5th, 2018, 20:35 Posted By: wraggster

Sega's video game revenues were stagnant in the first half of the fiscal year, with a lack of big new games to make an impact on the company's bottom line.
In the six months ended September 30, 2018, Sega earned ¥26.7 billion ($236 million) from packaged sales, slightly down from ¥27.1 billion ($240 million) a year ago. Digital games revenue remained flat year-on-year at ¥19.3 billion ($171 million).
Operating profit from packaged sales stood at ¥4.4 billion ($39 million) for the period, up from ¥3.5 billion ($31 million) year-on-year. However, digital games went from a ¥2 billion ($17.8 million) operating profit to a ¥1.4 billion ($12.4 million) loss.
The reason for the loss was the delay of unspecified games that were due for release in the first half of the year. The impact of those delays was partially offset by "robust" sales of the PS4 title Border Break.

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Reicast Git (2018/10/25)

October 28th, 2018, 20:25 Posted By: wraggster

Reicast Git (2018/10/25) is compiled. reicast is a multi-platform Dreamcast emulator. The project is currently in Alpha, usability, performance and stability issues are to be expected. Cortex-A9 dualcore, 1ghz+ is the minimum hardware for decent speeds.

Reicast Git Changelog:
* removed nullptr, after the previous rollback was remerged (partially?) it seems to be causing trouble for builds with old compilers, where c++ std isn't set to at least 11, etc.

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Super Nutmeg v0.8-demo (Dreamcast Game)

October 28th, 2018, 18:23 Posted By: wraggster

Super Nutmeg is a sidescrolling jump and run game. Rescue your buddies, fight the evil kidnapper, collect stars, earn powers and avoid enemies at any cost. As usual, a simple but yet slightly entertaining story. Powerups will make you climb ropes and jump higher, which can be of advantage in later levels and fighting the boss. The game is currently in progress.

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Super Nutmeg (WIP) v2018.10.28 (Dreamcast Game)

October 28th, 2018, 18:22 Posted By: wraggster

The development of Super Nutmeg by Retroguru continues. Here comes a fresh screenshot directly grabbed from Facebook. Did you check the demo release already?

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Seven Mansions translated into English

October 28th, 2018, 18:21 Posted By: wraggster

Good news for Western Dreamers, because the Japanese game "Seven Mansions" has just received a first fantraudcción that makes it playable in English.

<center style="padding: 0px; border: 0px; color: rgb(17, 17, 17); font-family: "Open Sans", Tahoma, Helvetica, Arial, Sans, sans-serif;"></center>It is a complete translation of the game, that is, it includes the scripts, graphics, subtitles and audios ... almost nothing! : D

Download the translation here (MEGA server)

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