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From all of us at RetroAchievements, we would like to wish you happy holidays and an upcoming great new year!

The social media accounts will be offline for the coming days as I (Nepiki) am out of house visiting family. We'll be back soon!
December 24, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Run NYC as gangster turned street cop Marcus Reed, using or abusing his authority to avenge the murder of his mentor and taking control of the streets!

You can now play "True Crime: New York City" for the PlayStation 2 with achievements over at RetroAchievements.

retroachievements.org/game/19928
True Crime: New York City (PlayStation 2)
There are 118 achievements worth 946 points. True Crime: New York City for PlayStation 2 - explore and compete on this classic game at RetroAchievements.
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December 24, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Ever thought ''Man, Pokémon is cool but why is there not a Deez Nuts type''? Weird thoughts but hey, we got the ROM hack for you!

You can now play the ROM hack "Pokémon: Too Many Types" for the Game Boy Advance with achievements over at RetroAchievements

retroachievements.org/game/25856
~Hack~ Pokémon: Too Many Types (Game Boy Advance)
There are 63 achievements worth 592 points. ~Hack~ Pokémon: Too Many Types for Game Boy Advance - explore and compete on this classic game at RetroAchievements.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM
It's Week 51 of Achievement of the Week 2025!

This week, earn "Surprised Pikachu Face" by witnessing Bill's transformation and checking Pikachu's reaction in Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition for the Game Boy!

retroachievements.org/game/723
Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition (Game Boy)
There are 76 achievements worth 458 points. Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition for Game Boy - explore and compete on this classic game at RetroAchievements.
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December 22, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The Multiset beta has now been enabled for "Dragon Quest VIII" AND ''Pac-Man World 2'' for the PlayStation 2!

These two are the first multiset betas not done on RetroArch, but on PCSX2, of which the team has made tweaks to support it.

For more info: retroachievements.org/forums/topic...
Multiset Feature Now in Open Beta
Really hope the Android melonds nightly gets an update soon so I can play on my Thor, the wait is torture
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December 22, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Week 47 of RA Roulette 2025 is here! This week, the following 3 games have achievements that earn you a point each:

1. Golden Axe (WonderSwan)
2. The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC (PSP) (Peak game)
3. Snake's Revenge (NES)

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RA Roulette 2025
An ongoing event until Jan 31, 2026 featuring 164 achievements.
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December 21, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Start a ban, rock the world. Live out your rock-and-roll fantasy with the most cutting-edge music game ever with dozens of all-time classics!

You can now play "Rock Band" for the PlayStation 2 with achievements over at RetroAchievements

retroachievements.org/game/5793
Rock Band (PlayStation 2)
There are 530 achievements worth 3,008 points. Rock Band for PlayStation 2 - explore and compete on this classic game at RetroAchievements.
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December 20, 2025 at 2:41 PM
❗️GoGBA is now Hardcore verified❗️

Starting from today, you can start earning Hardcore achievements on the Android (7.0+) and iOS (15.0+) emulator GoGBA, an emulator specialized in the Game Boy Advance handheld!

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December 19, 2025 at 6:31 PM
The Multiset beta has now been enabled for "Retro Game Challenge 2" for the NDS!

This is the first "specialty" multiset beta, meaning that you can't earn subset achievements on the core set, but you can earn core by playing the subset!

For more info: retroachievements.org/forums/topic...
Multiset Feature Now in Open Beta
I'll be honest, @GenderSelectScreen, I've avoided a couple subsets because I hate fiddling with patches myself and I know it'll stop people from playing it. I already am considering requesting a Subse...
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December 18, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Maintenance is now over, thank you for your patience!

Reminder, if you had a game open and achievements did not sync to RetroAchievements when we got back up, take a screenshot of your achievement list in the emulator for manual unlock purposes!
🚨MAINTENANCE CURRENTLY UNDERWAY 🚨

RetroAchievements is currently unavailable for up to an hour, which includes the ability to earn achievements. If you were in-game when we started, do NOT close your emulator until we are back up, and take screenshots of your achievement list.
December 18, 2025 at 1:06 PM
🚨MAINTENANCE CURRENTLY UNDERWAY 🚨

RetroAchievements is currently unavailable for up to an hour, which includes the ability to earn achievements. If you were in-game when we started, do NOT close your emulator until we are back up, and take screenshots of your achievement list.
December 18, 2025 at 12:05 PM
⚠️ADVANCE MAINTENANCE NOTICE⚠️

In roughly 3 hours from this post, at 12:00AM UTC, RetroAchievements will be down for maintenance for up to an hour. This also affects emulators. Please schedule your gaming sessions around this, and leave your emulator open if currently playing!
December 18, 2025 at 9:10 AM
A new board begins in Bounty Hunters Villains! This time, take on challenges themed around the other evil mad genius, Dr. Neo Cortex.

Complete 8 tasks every 2 weeks per character to earn points, adding up to one of three badges!

For more info: retroachievements.org/forums/topic...
December 17, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Play through a demake of Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia, with all 5 story acts and mechanics from the 3DS version present!

You can now play the ROM hack "Fire Emblem: Sacred Echoes" for the Game Boy Advance with achievements over at RetroAchievements

retroachievements.org/game/29689
~Hack~ Fire Emblem: Sacred Echoes (Game Boy Advance)
There are 100 achievements worth 550 points. ~Hack~ Fire Emblem: Sacred Echoes for Game Boy Advance - explore and compete on this classic game at RetroAchievements.
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December 16, 2025 at 9:58 PM
The second Leaderboard of the Month of December is live!

This time, get the highest score in Bio Tetris on C-Type in "Tetris 64" for the Nintendo 64!

You have until the 1st of January to submit your time!

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December 2025 - Leaderboard of the Month #2 in Tetris 64 (Nintendo 64)
Bio Tetris, C-Type Highest Score (Submits on failure), 11 entries.
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December 16, 2025 at 9:59 AM
One by one, the attacking enemy slaughters resisting Silverhawk soldiers. To fight back, two planes head into battle with the aspirations of its people in tow...

You can now play "Darius Gaiden" for the Arcade with achievements over at RetroAchievements

retroachievements.org/game/12076
Darius Gaiden: Silver Hawk (Arcade)
There are 54 achievements worth 628 points. Darius Gaiden: Silver Hawk for Arcade - explore and compete on this classic game at RetroAchievements.
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December 15, 2025 at 10:51 PM
It's Week 50 of Achievement of the Week 2025!

This week, earn "That's No Lizard, It's a Dinosaur!" by surviving the DANGER sequence in the Lecture Room in Dino Crisis for the PlayStation!

retroachievements.org/game/11318
Dino Crisis (PlayStation)
There are 65 achievements worth 565 points. Dino Crisis for PlayStation - explore and compete on this classic game at RetroAchievements.
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December 15, 2025 at 8:59 AM
The Multiset beta has now been enabled for "The Legend of Zelda" for the NES!

The subset attached to this game is the Low% bonus subset, where you play through the entirety of the game with only 3 hearts and minimal upgrades.

For more info: retroachievements.org/forums/topic...
Multiset Feature Now in Open Beta
Truely, we have reached the promised land
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December 14, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Return to an age of chivalry and courage, a time when the destiny of entire kingdoms could be decided by combat between two heroes!

You can now play "Romance of the Three Kingdoms II" for the SNES with achievements over at RetroAchievements

retroachievements.org/game/1140
Romance of the Three Kingdoms II (SNES/Super Famicom)
There are 55 achievements worth 521 points. Romance of the Three Kingdoms II for SNES/Super Famicom - explore and compete on this classic game at RetroAchievements.
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December 14, 2025 at 5:42 PM
12 new contenders from around the world are invited and ready for a chance to become the winner of the next King of Fighters tournament!

You can now play "Garou: Mark of the Wolves" for the Dreamcast with achievements over at RetroAchievements.

retroachievements.org/game/280
Garou: Mark of the Wolves (Dreamcast)
There are 62 achievements worth 445 points. Garou: Mark of the Wolves for Dreamcast - explore and compete on this classic game at RetroAchievements.
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December 14, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Week 46 of RA Roulette 2025 is here! This week, the following 3 games have achievements that earn you a point each:

1. ~Hack~ Pokémon PureRGB (GB)
2. Pokémon HeartGold/SoulSilver (NDS)
3. ~Hack~ Pokémon Recharged Emerald (GBA)

(It's all Pokemon)

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RA Roulette 2025
An ongoing event until Jan 31, 2026 featuring 164 achievements.
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December 13, 2025 at 12:05 PM
❗️The Multiset Feature is now in open beta❗️

The long-awaited feature where you can earn subset achievements without patched roms is now in open beta. You can start participating with Dragon Quest IX, and four more games are coming soon!

More info: retroachievements.org/forums/topic...
Multiset Feature Now in Open Beta
The multiset feature is now in open beta. Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies (Nintendo DS) is now enabled for multiset. Four more games will be enabled in the coming days, bringing the tot...
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December 12, 2025 at 4:58 PM
In a fight for freedom, fallen royalty and unlikely allies must struggle to liberate their homeland and discover the mysteries behind the Empire's invasion!

You can now play "Final Fantasy XII" for the PlayStation 2 with achievements over at RetroAchievements.

retroachievements.org/game/5802
Final Fantasy XII (PlayStation 2)
There are 154 achievements worth 1,000 points. Final Fantasy XII for PlayStation 2 - explore and compete on this classic game at RetroAchievements.
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December 11, 2025 at 9:31 PM
The RANews issue for November 2025 is out now!

Come check out the latest news about the community, what achievement sets have been created in the last month, as well as interesting stats!

news.retroachievements.org
December 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Play as Venus or Serena Williams, or as one of the other 14 players in the World Circuit mode or mini-games like Tank Attack, Bulls Eye, and more!

You can now play "Virtua Tennis" for the Game Boy Advance with achievements over at RetroAchievements.

retroachievements.org/game/6739
Virtua Tennis (Game Boy Advance)
There are 70 achievements worth 642 points. Virtua Tennis for Game Boy Advance - explore and compete on this classic game at RetroAchievements.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:42 PM