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Wonderful image made by Olivier “Kobi” Huard for the J'MSX24 event that was held on June 22 and 23, 2024 in the city of Paris. The image, faithful…
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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