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Dark Seraphim's 1995 RPG Reborn for €5 on Windows 11

Dark Seraphim's 1995 RPG Reborn for €5 on Windows 11

Dark Seraphim, the 1995 PC-9801 JRPG, returns via Project EGG with Windows 11 support, frantic eight-party battles and a 770 yen price, giving modern players easy access to one of Japan’s cult mid-90s RPGs.

Ridge Racer Port Achieves Impossible GBA Feat

Ridge Racer Port Achieves Impossible GBA Feat

Ridge Racer finally hits Game Boy Advance thanks to Gustavo Valiente’s RR Project, a from-scratch port using his Butano engine to deliver flat-shaded 3D drifting that brings Namco’s 1993 arcade classic to Nintendo’s handheld with surprisingly smooth performance.

WonderSwan Set for Major Relaunch with New 'NileSwan' SD Flash Cart

WonderSwan Set for Major Relaunch with New 'NileSwan' SD Flash Cart

FirebrandX’s new tutorial shows how to rip authentic SNES digital audio using a cheap SPDIF USB card and a clever sample-rate workaround, making professional-quality preservation accessible to everyday retro fans.

FirebrandX Cracks SNES Audio Ripping For Under €18

FirebrandX Cracks SNES Audio Ripping For Under €18

FirebrandX’s new tutorial shows how to rip authentic SNES digital audio using a cheap SPDIF USB card and a clever sample-rate workaround, making professional-quality preservation accessible to everyday retro fans.

SpongeBob Claw Machine Transforms Your Living Room

SpongeBob Claw Machine Transforms Your Living Room

Arcade1Up’s SpongeBob claw machine shrinks arcade nostalgia into a Bikini Bottom cabinet, with adjustable difficulty, show effects and plush prizes that turn your living room into a 90s-style prize pit.

Dreamcast VGA Adapter Hits Market for Just €19

Dreamcast VGA Adapter Hits Market for Just €19

Mike Chi's latest RetroTINK creation brings premium VGA connectivity to the Dreamcast. This fully-shielded dongle promises crystal-clear 480p output for retro gaming perfection.

Rushing Beat Brawler Returns After 33-Year Hiatus

Rushing Beat Brawler Returns After 33-Year Hiatus

After 33 years in gaming limbo, the cult SNES beat 'em up series Rushing Beat is staging an unexpected comeback. The new instalment promises modern updates while staying true to its 16-bit roots.

Snow Bros. Classic Collection Secures 90s Trilogy Revival

Snow Bros. Classic Collection Secures 90s Trilogy Revival

Snow Bros Classic Collection brings Toaplan’s frosty arcade trilogy to PS5, Switch and PC, bundling Snow Bros., Snow Bros.: Nick & Tom and Snow Bros. Jr. in one definitive co-op platforming package for retro fans.

Amiga A1200 Revival Secures June 2026 Launch

Amiga A1200 Revival Secures June 2026 Launch

THEA1200 pre-orders are live, bringing a full-size, working Amiga A1200 recreation with HDMI, authentic keyboard, 25 built-in classics and USB support, letting 90s home-computing fans relive the golden Amiga era in June 2026.

Analogue 3D Ships November 18 After Year-Long Wait

Analogue 3D Ships November 18 After Year-Long Wait

Analogue 3D pre-orders are finally shipping, with the premium Nintendo 64 recreation console due to leave warehouses from 18 November 2025. After months of delays, early buyers can soon enjoy 4K N64 gaming with region-free play, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Super Mario 64 Theme Returns in Galaxy Movie

Super Mario 64 Theme Returns in Galaxy Movie

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie trailer is packed with Nintendo Easter eggs, from Super Mario 64 and Odyssey to Wonder, teasing a wild, reference-filled adventure for retro Nintendo fans.