Retro Gaming Courses and Certifications

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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 Online Course

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 Online Course

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 Online Course

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 Online Course

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 Online Course

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 Online Course

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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 Online Course

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 Online Course

javidx9

Code-It-Yourself: Retro Arcade Racing Game in C++

Learn to create a retro arcade racing game using simple C++ and math, covering track design, car mechanics, and game logic in this hands-on programming tutorial.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

GDC

Classic Game Postmortem - Paperboy

Dive into the development history of Atari's 1985 arcade classic Paperboy with co-creator John Salwitz, exploring its innovative design, technical challenges, and lasting impact on gaming.

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

GDC

Tetris World Championship - Building Explosive Esports on 8-bit Nintendo

Explore how Classic Tetris World Championship leverages NES Tetris quirks, technology, community passion, and explosive memes to create a unique esports phenomenon.

• YouTube
• 59 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

Docker

Retro Gaming with Docker - Building Cloud-Hosted DOS Games and BBS Platforms

Explore containerizing and hosting classic DOS games and BBS door games in the cloud using Docker, enabling online retro gaming experiences and innovative uses of container technology.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

JSConf

60 FPS Retro Gaming on Mobile

Explore techniques for optimizing retro game emulation on mobile browsers, focusing on static and dynamic recompilation to achieve 60 FPS performance in JavaScript-based Sega Master System and Game Gear emulators.

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