Nice! Now release a remaster on Steam before it gets a recomp.

How are these supposed to be 'superfakes' if they are clearly NOT marketed and sold as the original devices? Also, with the exception of the switch most of the originals like the 3DS are not on sale in stores anymore. Nothing is faked here.
They are clearly after the ROMs which is a battle they can only lose. Wait till the flood of recent recomps starts hitting these devices...LOL

"Minus the 3D"
Thank you, next one please.

@Stakker It's rarely that simple. Usually Gen AI is used in one field to focus human resources or dev time in another.

"The human making the thing is the whole point."
No, to consumers of mass produced goods - which videogames ultimately are - the product is the whole point.

Most of you are lying to yourselves - AI has not and will not take away the ability of humans to create. However, it will undoubtedly transform markets, as well as the skills required to succeed in them.

@Exerion76 Euroshmup today does not necessarily mean made in Europe. The term Euroshmup is used to describe a design philosophy that started with European made shmups on computers like the c64 or Amiga. Most of these developers were inexperienced and therefore lacked the knowledge and focus of the Japanese arcade devs. Sturmwind and Sturmjäger are both made by a very small German team but don't follow this design philosophy. Sturmwind has a very fun weapon system inspired by Thunderforce and Axelay. Pre-rendered graphics and animations can also be found in many great Japanese arcade games like Pulstar. The only seriously Euro-thing about Sturmwind is the soundtrack which is awesome.

@mjparker77 It's NOT what you call a Euroshmup. It's the spiritual successor to Sturmwind, a pretty solid hori shmup that was released on Dreamcast first and then in it's EX form on several other platforms, including Steam.

I respect this project because I love the game.
However, I really do not understand the logic behind this. EVERY cartridge - unless it has a serious copy protection like Paprium - will end up as bootleg repro on AliExpress anyway.
An official limited edition cart release will not change this fact.
I hope he does it as a fan and for the fans. Fame and glory will be his one way or the other. He already won by (re)creating something that will bring old and new fans lots of joy.
Just saying.

AI or not, this looks like a pretty faithful port of a Capcom classic that deserves a comeback. Will defintely find a home on my Everdrive!

The exA version please!
The official MD cartridge is still not available!? Wow...

@cyxceven So what does he really mean?
The moment the rom hits one website, it will be on all the others in a few days. Aliexpress will sell bootleg carts because there is a market for cheap ones that is not tapped into by companies like Limited Run.

The Aleste Collection is (barely) available for PS4 and Switch. I would argue that there are absolutely no plans to release it on Steam or the Mega Drive.
How can such a niche fan port make future installments of the series impossible?! It could even generate more interest in the series imo.
This is clearly about control and the simple fact that the fan port is the better version. Must sting.

For whom is this?
It can't be for fans of the games since the majority of them always wished for a heavy metal style sword and sorcery.
It also can't be for older kids since the majority of them have probably never heard of the series.
I can only imagine it's meant as a sort of test project checking which elements work and which don't...
Golden Axe this is not.

Proper M2 shot triggers release on the eternal MD/Genesis - made by fans👍😎

I guess the main point here is to show the world that Sony could do something similar on PS5 but chose not to.
I think there is a deeper issue here that is rarely discussed - on their newest platforms, both Nintendo and Sony prefer their classics to be played in a reinterpreted new version. It's also no secret that they ultimately view the second hand market as a problem.

Developing Live Service games is like playing the lottery. They could have developed a new Thunder Force with the money they sank into it...

During the 360 era, such a bare bones port would have been a 10$ XBLA title...
After buying the game 2 times already (360 and the old and superior Steam port), I expected an upgrade. Got a downgrade instead. Very disappointed.

@KingMike Lol, I'm sure your wise comment will age like milk once the disc drive of your decades old hardware decides to retire.
Every solid recomp is a godsend for preservation.

Stick looks ridiculously overkill. Game runs great on the Everdrive Pro so the demand for the cartridge won't be that high I guess. I hope for a fanmade MD+ treatment in the near future. The original OST is great and could use some remixes.

The result speaks for itself - looks pretty awesome and fun. Especially for indie developers some of these AI tools are a great help.

@h3s I understand and the release on Series X is very affordable too. Unfortunately, I don't own a Series X but I do own the Xbox disc. Same with JSRF...

@h3s It would be on PC with the possibility of 4K, ultrawide and even mods. That's better.

Nothing is forever but thanks for reminding us why piracy matters...and will matter.

Looks great.
Though, Panzer Dragoon Orta Recomp...now that would be the news of the year😉

@GameManAdvance Yes, I am interested in articles about competently made arcade style mobile games.
Only because there is lots of trash on the mobile store doesn't mean that there isn't a hidden gem here and there.

Here are some really good arcade style titles that I've enjoyed over the years (mostly free and exclusive to mobile):

Data Wing - vectorstyle topdown racing game with a story, superb little game
Aka to Blue - excellent bullet hell shmup, worth the price
Bullet Hell Monday - abstract bullet hell
Planetoids - beautiful and very playable tribute to Asteroids Deluxe, controller supported
Poinpy - "Just one more go, I swear"

I'm on Pixel 8a...'This app is not available for any of your devices'
Would love to play it...
Back to POINPY then - a free and beautiful arcade style game that is highly recommended. Used to be Netflix exclusive.

Awesome present for the fans!
Imho, the absolute best map pack so far was the fan-created Arcane Dimensions.

@Johnny_Arthur How? The arcade machine has two buttons😉

Finally, it's been a while that a proper shmup found its way to android!

@KainXavier Absolutely! Especially since the PSX version of Doom has been very much playable on a softmoded PSP for many years now...

@nilcam So have highways, pipelines, wind turbines etc. Seriously, if you really want to get into such a broad debate you should look at the whole picture and not at just the parts that suit you.
AI tools are here to stay but it's also obvious that best results are achieved by people who have the knowledge to check and correct the code.

Nice interview. Really enjoyed the demo and will buy the full game!
A modernized Out Zone would be 😎

"Return to Castle Wolfenstein immediately. Notify Herr Himmler – we've found him!"

In the end, the final result will speak for itself and decide whether the project will be accepted by the majority so it can live on with updates and mods.
Quick fame doesn't get you anywhere when your project ends up being a buggy mess. Sooner or later there need to be rules for recomps just like there are rules for release groups on the digital high sea.

Iuchi shouldn't worry. If Ubusana doesn't get finished I'm sure it can be blamed on AI...at least here at TE😉

I bought the first Doom around 1994 for my first PC, a 486. Came on a CD with high quality cover and booklet.
Later, I found out that it was a professional bootleg...

A Sega branded Everdrive would have been a better deal. Better luck next time.

Thanks for the news, my Everdrive is ready!
I'll gladly support them once the Aleste Collection hits Steam😉👍

Very underrated fighter. The combo heavy combat feels really great! This premium selection is the proper way to honor these classics.

Interesting fact: Mamoru Oshii's Japanese SF film Avalon was heavily inspired by the director's love for the original Wizardry during his youth. The main character of Avalon called Ash is looking for her ex clan partner named Murphy who seems to be stranded inside a virtual battlefield. The film is a fascinating anomaly in Japanese cinema - a stylish slow burner filmed entirely at locations in Poland, with Polish actors, and in Polish language.

Many of the comments are the usual hysterical yelling. If AI tools help streamlining the process so they can put more time into refining mechanics and art, I'm all for it. Trailer looks great!

Evercade is nice for collectors but imho the future belongs to FPGA solutions and native pc ports via decompilation and recompilation efforts. Of course, good ol' Mame is eternal😎
I feel it's mostly fans and enthusiast doing the really impressive work when it comes to preservation, not the industry.

@GlitchKittyLive Sound like a solid concept - newly indie-developed 2d titles that can be sold on steam/consoles and as cartridges for their own handheld system. Could be a profitable way to bring back some classics like Golden Axe, Ristar or Comix Zone. Let's hope😀

@Quick_Man "and" instead of "but" just for you, dear teacher👍

Thanks to humans, the whole planet goes to *****😅
So you hate AI but love comments because they are good for ad revenue. We all get it, here's mine😉

Hope the steam release comes at a more modern price😉 Love the art style!

That sounds supercool. Another win for emulation!

Though the "self destruct" was easy to fix, the DSpico is an elegant alternative.
A modded 3DS is still the way to go though. The stereoscopic effect on games like Frogger 3D is awesome and not available on any other handheld.

"There’s a good chance it will be released by the end of this year."
Sounds more like he already planned ahead and is now figuring out the details...😉

Nice bonus. Maybe Samurai Shodown V Special is hiding something too? It would be a great opportunity to bring the so far exA-exclusive uncensored Samurai Shodown V Perfect to a few more players

Hmmm, no photos of the back? RGB Scart or just AV?