Sega's Illegal Raid: The Bizarre Case of the Seized Game Prototypes

2025-09-12
Sega's Illegal Raid: The Bizarre Case of the Seized Game Prototypes

A non-profit game preservation museum attempted to save a collection of valuable undumped GBA, DS, DSi, and 3DS games, including prototypes of titles like Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood. However, the seller was raided by British police, and the games were seized with Sega's involvement. The seller claims to have legally purchased the games and provides evidence, but Sega refuses to respond, and even the police warrant is questionable. This incident raises questions about the UK's warrant system and highlights the challenges of game preservation.

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Cubix: A ZX Spectrum 3D Platformer Defies Expectations

2025-08-21
Cubix: A ZX Spectrum 3D Platformer Defies Expectations

Gogin's Cubix, released during the YRGB 2025 retro game competition, is being hailed as the first-ever 3D platformer for the ZX Spectrum. This impressive feat is achieved through clever 2D manipulation and pre-calculation, creating a Fez-like rotating level mechanic. By pre-calculating and storing data to overcome the hardware limitations of the ZX Spectrum, Gogin completed this stunning game in just 4.5 months. Cubix challenges the boundaries of what's possible on this classic '80s computer.

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