MSXALL
MSXALL (Julio Marchi) has been part of the MSX Universe since the 80's, participating as co-Editor of the CPU-MSX Magazine and engaged in multiple MSX projects.
Needed longer in the oven.
When Kazuhiko Nishi introduced the MSX computer line in 1983, he aimed to offer something different to other 8-bit micros on the market.
His vision of a standardised computer system allowed any licensed manufacturer to launch an MSX-compatible computer while also adding their own variations. Some offered optional disk drives, some boasted additional cartridge slots, while others were even more specialized, with unique features like LaserDisc compatibility.
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Arrives September 5th on the Nintendo Switch eShop in Japan.
The MSX port of T&E Soft’s 1984 action-RPG Hydlide will be the next game to come to the Nintendo Switch as part of D4 Enterprise’s EGGCONSOLE series of retro reissues.
It will arrive on the Japanese eShop next week on September 5th (as spotted by Gosokkyu) and is expected to be released on international storefronts shortly after. If previous EGGCONSOLE releases are anything to go by, it will be presented pretty much as it was back in 1985, with the only notable addition being the inclusion of an English how-to-play section and menus to help players get started, as well as a gallery featuring development artwork.
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“The spiritual sequel for the Maze of Galious”.
Modern-day MSX2 title Pampas & Selene: The Maze of Demons is getting a Steam release, it has been confirmed.
Developed by UnEpic Games, it’s pitched as a “spiritual sequel for the Maze of Galious” and was released on MSX2 hardware in physical form a while back.
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Scheduled to arrive April 11th in Japan.
The MSX2 version of Dragon Slayer IV: The Drasle Family is heading to the Nintendo Switch as part of D4 Enterprise’s EGGCONSOLE series of retro reissues, which is comprised of games originally released for classic Japanese computers (thanks 4Gamer!).
It is scheduled to arrive on April 11th in Japan and is expected to land on international storefronts shortly after (with Japanese text) if other EGGCONSOLE releases are anything to go by.
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“Make both kaiju cooperate to help themselves”.
Indie studio Paxanga Soft has released a new MSX game for free, and it stars Godzilla and Gamera – two of the most famous kaiju.
“Help Godzilla and Gamera to escape the evil Dr. Shorizawa’s trap,” says the Godzilla Balls official page. “Make both kaiju cooperate to help themselves. Retrieve all the balls and be free (and big, very big!) again!!”
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‘The MSX Hardware Catalogue’ is out in Japan on February 26th.
A new book called The MSX Hardware Catalogue is set to be released later this month in Japan, covering all 134 models of the MSX computer. This includes products from companies like National, Panasonic, and Sony, to name just a few (thanks GameWatch!)
In case you’re unaware and need a quick recap, the MSX was a home computer architecture, which was first released back in 1983. It aimed to create a unified set of standards for various home computing systems at the time and was eventually adopted by several Japanese manufacturers who built and released their own MSX home computers to take advantage of the platform.
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Telenet Japan’s 1987 MSX title has been translated into English.
While Atlus is the video game company that is most often associated with Megami Tensei today, it’s important to note it wasn’t the first to try and adapt Aya Nishitani’s Digital Devil Story novels into an interactive medium.
That honour instead belongs to the company Telenet Japan who, in 1987, beat Atlus to the punch by releasing its own game titled Digital Devil Monogatari: Megami Tensei for Japanese home computers.
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