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Syrup
Syrup
	The Syrup front-end, as seen in Fear Effect on PlayStation 5
Other names	Syrup emulation engine
Developer	Implicit Conversions
Initial release	2024; 2 years ago
Operating system	PlayStation 4; PlayStation 5; Nintendo Switch; Nintendo Switch 2; Xbox One; Xbox Series S\|X; Microsoft Windows (Steam, GOG, Microsoft Store);
Type	Video game console emulator
License	Proprietary
Website	www.implicitconversions.com/syrup

Implicit Conversions, Inc.
Company type	Subsidiary
Industry	Video games
Founded	2019; 7 years ago
Founder	Jake Stine; Robin Lavallée;
Key people	Robin Lavallée (Studio Head); Bill Litshauer (Head of Operations);
Products	Syrup emulation engine
Parent	Atari SA (2026-present)
Website	www.implicitconversions.com

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Implicit Conversions, Inc. is a video game developer specialising in the commercial emulation of classic and retro video games on modern gaming platforms.

History

Implicit Conversions was founded in 2019 by Robin Lavallée and Jake Stine.

In 2021 Implicit Conversions began a partnership with Sony Interactive Entertainment to bring emulation based releases of classic PlayStation and PlayStation Portable games to the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 video game consoles.^[1]^[2] An initial 15 games were released between May 2022 and June 2022 on the PlayStation Store under the PlayStation Plus Classics Catalogue branding^[3].

In 2024 Implicit Conversions began development of their own proprietary emulation technology^[1], and in October 2024 released their first self-published game Micro Mages^[4] (originally developed by Morphcat Games) utilising the Syrup emulation engine.

In 2025 Implicit Conversions worked with partners including Limited Run Games, Digital Eclipse and XSEED Games to release PlayStation games Fear Effect^[5]^[6], Mortal Kombat Trilogy^[1], and Milano's Odd Job Collection^[7]^[8].

In April 2026 Atari SA announced they had acquired Implicit Conversions for an undisclosed fee, in a deal which includes both the studio and their proprietary emulation technology.^[9]

Syrup emulation engine

The Syrup emulation engine is a proprietary emulation platform for releasing classic and retro video games on modern gaming platforms like the PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and Microsoft Windows.^[4]^[2]

Similar to other multi-system emulator platforms, it utilises a central emulation engine (Syrup) with modular support for loading emulator plugins for various classic gaming systems.^[2]

Features

It includes front-end functionality which enables the emulated game to support save states, timeline rewind, and controller re-mapping. Additionally, it enables aspects of the game to be modified, such as adding widescreen support, altering game assets and adding additional language localisations.^[2]

Emulated video game platforms


Platform	Emulator Codename
NES	Toast
PlayStation	Pancake^[1]

Releases utilising the Syrup emulation engine


Year	Title	Original Platform	Partner(s)	Notes
2024	Micro Mages^[4]	NES	Morphcat Games	Self published by Implicit Conversions
2025	Fear Effect^[5]^[6]	PlayStation	Limited Run Games
2025	Mortal Kombat Trilogy^[1]	PlayStation	Digital Eclipse	Released as part of the Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection
2025	Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero	PlayStation	Digital Eclipse	Released as part of the Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection
2025	Mortal Kombat Special Forces	PlayStation	Digital Eclipse	Released as part of the Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection
2025	Milano's Odd Job Collection^[7]^[8]	PlayStation	XSEED Games	Translated from Japanese to English in partnership with HilltopWorks
2026	Fighting Force^[10]	PlayStation	Limited Run Games
2026	Fighting Force 2^[10]	PlayStation	Limited Run Games
2026	Rayman^[11]	PlayStation	Digital Eclipse	Released as part of the Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition
2026	Fear Effect 2^[12]	PlayStation	Limited Run Games

Upcoming releases

Year	Title	Original Platform	Partner(s)	Notes
2026	70's Robot Anime Geppy-X^[13]	PlayStation	Bliss Brain	Localised from Japanese to English
2026	A Bug's Life	PlayStation	Digital Eclipse	Releasing as part of the Toy Story: Retro Roundup! collection
2026	Buzz Lightyear of Star Command	PlayStation	Digital Eclipse	Releasing as part of the Toy Story: Retro Roundup! collection
2026	Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue	PlayStation	Digital Eclipse	Releasing as part of the Toy Story: Retro Roundup! collection
2026	Toy Story Racer	PlayStation	Digital Eclipse	Releasing as part of the Toy Story: Retro Roundup! collection

References

1 2 3 4 5 "No More Secrets: The Making of Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection". Shacknews. 2025-10-30. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
1 2 3 4 Extension, Time (2024-03-10). "Meet The Company Bringing Classic Games To Switch, PS5 And Xbox "By Mistake"". Time Extension. Retrieved 2025-10-22.
↑ Thompson, Michael (2022-07-08). "PlayStation Plus Premium: Backwards Compatibility Performance Review". IGN. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
1 2 3 Franzese, Tomas (2024-10-24). "These video game engines are powering today's retro revival". Digital Trends. Retrieved 2025-10-22.
1 2 "Fear Effect (2025)". Gematsu. 2024-06-20. Retrieved 2025-10-22.
1 2 Life, Nintendo (2025-08-29). "Surprise! PS1 Cult Classic 'Fear Effect' Just Shadow-Dropped On Switch". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 2025-10-22.
1 2 Lada, Jenni (2025-12-11). "Interview: Getting Milano's Odd Job Collection on Modern Consoles". Siliconera. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
1 2 Square, Push (2025-06-08). "Legendary PS1 Minigame Compilation Milano's Odd Job Collection Comes to PS5, PS4". Push Square. Retrieved 2025-10-22.
↑ "Atari acquires emulation studio Implicit Conversions". Game Developer. Archived from the original on 2026-05-07. Retrieved 2026-05-21.
1 2 "Fighting Force Collection". Gematsu. 2024-06-20. Retrieved 2025-10-22.
↑ Life, Nintendo (2026-01-25). "Surprise! Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition Has Been Rated". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
↑ Romano, Sal (2026-02-06). "Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix for PS5, PS4, Switch, and PC launches February 27". Gematsu. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
↑ Extension, Time (2026-02-27). "Japanese PlayStation Exclusive '70's Robot Anime Geppy-X' Is Coming To Modern Systems". Time Extension. Retrieved 2026-03-28.

[:0-1] 1 2 3 4 5 "No More Secrets: The Making of Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection". Shacknews. 2025-10-30. Retrieved 2026-03-28.

[:2-2] 1 2 3 4 Extension, Time (2024-03-10). "Meet The Company Bringing Classic Games To Switch, PS5 And Xbox "By Mistake"". Time Extension. Retrieved 2025-10-22.

[3] Thompson, Michael (2022-07-08). "PlayStation Plus Premium: Backwards Compatibility Performance Review". IGN. Retrieved 2026-03-28.

[:4-4] 1 2 3 Franzese, Tomas (2024-10-24). "These video game engines are powering today's retro revival". Digital Trends. Retrieved 2025-10-22.

[:5-5] 1 2 "Fear Effect (2025)". Gematsu. 2024-06-20. Retrieved 2025-10-22.

[:3-6] 1 2 Life, Nintendo (2025-08-29). "Surprise! PS1 Cult Classic 'Fear Effect' Just Shadow-Dropped On Switch". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 2025-10-22.

[:8-7] 1 2 Lada, Jenni (2025-12-11). "Interview: Getting Milano's Odd Job Collection on Modern Consoles". Siliconera. Retrieved 2026-03-28.

[:6-8] 1 2 Square, Push (2025-06-08). "Legendary PS1 Minigame Compilation Milano's Odd Job Collection Comes to PS5, PS4". Push Square. Retrieved 2025-10-22.

[9] "Atari acquires emulation studio Implicit Conversions". Game Developer. Archived from the original on 2026-05-07. Retrieved 2026-05-21.

[:7-10] 1 2 "Fighting Force Collection". Gematsu. 2024-06-20. Retrieved 2025-10-22.

[11] Life, Nintendo (2026-01-25). "Surprise! Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition Has Been Rated". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 2026-03-28.

[12] Romano, Sal (2026-02-06). "Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix for PS5, PS4, Switch, and PC launches February 27". Gematsu. Retrieved 2026-03-28.

[13] Extension, Time (2026-02-27). "Japanese PlayStation Exclusive '70's Robot Anime Geppy-X' Is Coming To Modern Systems". Time Extension. Retrieved 2026-03-28.

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Syrup
The Syrup front-end, as seen in Fear Effect on PlayStation 5
Other names	Syrup emulation engine
Developer	Implicit Conversions
Initial release	2024; 2 years ago (2024)
Operating system	PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch 2 Xbox One Xbox Series S\|X Microsoft Windows (Steam, GOG, Microsoft Store)
Type	Video game console emulator
License	Proprietary
Website	www.implicitconversions.com/syrup