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ManuAuthor : Manu
26 February 2021, 12:56 pm

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February 2021: Amiga-Mac Wrappers bulk update

Six years ago, when we started GamesNostalgia, we decided to create game packages (aka wrappers) that anyone could quickly run, including users who never configured an emulator. Many of you appreciated the idea, and every day we still receive messages from people that are so grateful about this choice.

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ManuAuthor : Manu
28 November 2020, 7:33 am

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How to play Win95 Games on macOS Catalina and Big Sur with DOSBox-X Emulator

As you know, we were using Wine to make old Windows 95 games playable on macOS. Many users have appreciated our wrappers for Hercules, Civilization II, Blood Omen, and several other games. The problem is, Apple removed support for 32-bit apps starting from macOS Catalina, so these wrappers don't work anymore if your OS is up-to-date.

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E. BolognesiAuthor : E. Bolognesi
26 September 2020, 9:33 am

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Rediscovering the 1978 text-only Super Star Trek Game

Before home computers were even invented, there were people programming games. They didn't have graphics and were programmed and played on mainframes. Only lucky people had the chance to enjoy them. This is the story of one of the most famous titles, a game that made history.

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ManuAuthor : Manu
31 July 2020, 10:44 am

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Amiga Games July 2020 Update and the new WHDLoad section

This month we have a bunch of good news for Amiga lovers. Many Mac and Windows games are now updated with FS-UAE 3.0.5, the latest WHDLoad packs, adjusted configs, and more. Not to mention the new whdownload section.

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TashaAuthor : Tasha
23 June 2020, 2:04 pm

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Who in the world is Carmen Sandiego?

Who in the world is Carmen Sandiego? It's okay if you sang that in your head, I did too. It brings back memories of pursuing a felonious red-clad woman all around the world. Carmen Sandiego came onto the scene in 1985, making her debut in "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?" The game was aimed at teaching geography in a fun and engaging way. The Carmen Sandiego series does an excellent job of making you forget that they are intended to be educational. They are also fun and challenging adventure games.

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TashaAuthor : Tasha
24 April 2020, 5:02 pm

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Tasha’s Top 20 Best Sega Genesis Games

Hello, and welcome to Tasha’s Top 20 Sega Genesis Games! Now, this is entirely opinion based, so try not to hate on me too hard if you dislike my picks or believe I missed a good one. Just drop me a comment on Twitter or Facebook and let me know what you would have liked to have on the list.

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