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"Mario looks like Mario now" - One week later, the cursed plumber in Super Mario 64 for 3DO has been cured
Eyepatch Entertainment has released an update for their Super Mario 64 conversion on the 3DO, significantly improving Mario's appearance and overall project fidelity. While performance is still being refined, the developer is also working on a Sega Saturn version. Distribution of the 3DO version is unlikely due to Nintendo's intellectual property concerns.
33 years later, the 3DO could make an unexpected comeback, but the '90s console revival is already being branded as…
Empire Interactive has announced its acquisition of the 3DO trademark and selected intellectual property rights, sparking a potential revival of the 1990s console. However, the legitimacy of this claim is being contested by Throwback Entertainment, which asserts ownership of the assets, and former Limited Run Games CEO Josh Fairhurst has expressed skepticism about the revival's validity due to the complex web of rights and trademarks involved.
Return Fire FRONTLINE Announced
Reef Entertainment has announced Return Fire FRONTLINE, a new entry in the vehicular combat series that originally debuted on the 3DO in 1995. Further details regarding the release date and target platforms have not yet been disclosed.
Solo dev takes on the ultimate retro challenge, ports "Super Mario 64 meets Pokemon" platformer to PS1, N64, Saturn, Dreamcast, and far more terrible consoles all at once
Solo developer Walfrido Abejón is creating Noah and the Poohloudies, a 3D platformer with creature collecting elements, simultaneously for six retro consoles: PlayStation 1, Nintendo 64, Sega Saturn, Dreamcast, 3DO, and N-Gage. The game involves rescuing robots and utilizing their abilities while managing their needs, presenting a unique challenge due to the distinct technical limitations of each platform.
Wyldheart co-op RPG: Fable meets D&D vibes!... | TAG
This article rounds up several gaming news items, including a preview of the co-op RPG Wyldheart inspired by Fable and D&D, an analysis of why Halo broke PC gaming's FPS dominance, a Call of Duty pro player's dismissal after leaked sexts, and a patch update for Crimson Desert. It also briefly mentions Elden Ring cutscenes, the CRPG Esoteric Ebb, a Fortnite skin, and Take-Two Interactive's AI team being axed.
This Nightdive-remastered 3DO shooter shows why it took Halo to break PC gaming's FPS hegemony
This analysis discusses PO'ed, a 1995 first-person shooter originally developed by Any Channel and published by The 3DO Company, which has been remastered by Nightdive Studios. Despite its innovative features for the time, such as a chef protagonist and a jetpack, the game is criticized for its clunky controls, disorienting level design, and crude humor. The article also touches on Nightdive Studios' mission of game preservation, using PO'ed as an example of a flawed but historically significant title.
After Waves Of Complaints, Limited Run Games Is Planning Big Changes
Limited Run Games is implementing significant changes following widespread criticism regarding product quality and potential hardware damage. The company is strengthening oversight, improving communication, and addressing issues with past releases, including problematic NES cartridges and 3DO CD-Rs. These changes follow the departure of co-founder Josh Fairhurst, with new leadership focusing on a fan-first approach and clearer updates on project timelines.
Whatever happened to boxing games? Fight Night Round 3 wore my thumbs out, and 20 years on I still love it for it
The article reflects on the decline of boxing video games, highlighting Fight Night Round 3 on Xbox 360 as a standout title with its innovative thumbstick controls and deep career mode. It contrasts this with the current dominance of UFC games, expressing a longing for the nostalgic appeal of boxing titles.
