Retro Gaming Courses and Certifications

OWASP Foundation

Preserving Arcade Games - Techniques and Challenges

Explore techniques for preserving classic arcade games, including emulation, reverse engineering, and digital archiving. Learn about challenges and solutions in game preservation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

ChibiAkumas

Bitmap Functions on the SNES / Super Famicom - Learn 6502 Lesson P7

Explore SNES bitmap functions, including memory-mapped PPU control, 16-color tiles, and screen setup. Learn practical techniques for tile definition, memory buffering, and bitmap testing.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

ChibiAkumas

Stereoscopic 3D on the Sega Master System with Segascope 3D Glasses - Z80 Lesson P57

Explore stereoscopic 3D on Sega Master System using Segascope 3D Glasses. Learn Z80 assembly to create full-color 3D effects on 8-bit hardware with CRT TVs.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

ExplainingComputers

DOSBox Retro Gaming - PC & Pi

Learn to set up and use DOSBox for retro gaming on Windows and Raspberry Pi, including installation, configuration, game acquisition, and gamepad setup.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

javidx9

NES Emulator - PPU Background Rendering - Part 4

Explore NES emulator development, focusing on PPU background rendering, including pixels, palettes, nametables, and video memory addressing for a comprehensive understanding.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

javidx9

NES Emulator Development - Part 1: Bitwise Basics and Overview

Learn to build an 8-bit console emulator from scratch, covering bitwise operations, data structures, and NES hardware components in this comprehensive tutorial.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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Reconstructing Game Footage from a Game Boy's Memory Bus

Explore how to capture Game Boy footage using an adapter cartridge that analyzes the memory bus, reconstructs game state, and streams video in real-time without modifying original hardware.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Veronica Explains

Open Source Cartridge Reader: Dumping ROMs and Saves from Vintage Game Consoles

Explore the Open Source Cartridge Reader for dumping ROMs and save states from vintage game consoles. Learn about cartridge technology, ROM dumping, and how to use and obtain this DIY device.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

KansasFest

Creating a Head-to-Head Action Game Using VidHD Text Modes

Explore game development using VidHD text modes for Apple II. Learn about Xslinger HD, challenges in assembly language, and innovative uses of retro hardware for modern game creation.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

KansasFest

Apple III Arcade: Vertical Scrollers - Design and Implementation

Explore Apple ///'s smooth scrolling for retro game development. Learn 6502 assembly, memory management, and graphics techniques to create vertical scrolling games.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

RetroPie: Building a Video Game Console with Raspberry Pi

21 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn how to use the open-source RetroPie software to turn your Raspberry Pi into a highly capable, retro game console.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Max Novak

Create Animated 3D Pixel Visualizers - Music Videos - Retro SNES Style in Blender

Learn to create animated 3D pixel visualizers and retro SNES-style music videos using Blender. Master character design, animation, and pixelation techniques for unique, nostalgic visual content.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NDC Conferences

Emulating a Game Boy in .NET 6

Explore Game Boy emulation in .NET 6, covering CPU, graphics, and hardware interrupts. Dive into 80's hardware manuals and learn to code retro gaming systems in C#.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

NDC Conferences

Building a Classic Adventure Game with Blazor

Explore creating a nostalgic point-and-click adventure game using Blazor, diving into components and JavaScript interop while reliving the pixelated charm of classic gaming.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Kevin McAleer

How to Setup RetroPie on Raspberry Pi 4

Comprehensive guide to setting up RetroPie on various Raspberry Pi models, covering hardware, emulation basics, and step-by-step installation process for retro gaming enthusiasts.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video