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[AI summary] This article provides an in-depth analysis of the porting of 'Another World' to the Sega Genesis/MegaDrive, focusing on the console's architecture, video system, and challenges faced during the porting process. It highlights the technical limitations of the Genesis, such as VRAM constraints and DMA limitations, and how developers adapted by reducing resolution and utilizing specific hardware features like the VDP. The article also discusses the historical context of the Genesis console, its rise in the 16-bit market, and the impact of NTSC vs. PAL differences on gameplay and visual presentation.
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I built a Game Boy and Game Boy Color emulator that runs on an FPGA, and can play both physical cartridges and ROM files. The whole project took about 4 months of intermittent work. Check out the code and instructions for running it here. Update February 2025: I expanded this project into a standalone, handheld device and added GBA support. Assembled FPGA board with cartridge adapter
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[AI summary] The Sega System 16 is an arcade board released by Sega in 1985, known for its 16-bit architecture and role in popularizing the Motorola 68000 and Zilog Z80 combo, featuring many successful franchises like Shinobi and Golden Axe.
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I put off getting Middle-earth: Shadow of War for a long time because of the initial loot box issues, which I believe are gone now (at least in the PC version). And, of course, waiting on a Steam s...
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