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Datamine Points to NSO Remix Challenges
A datamine has pointed to a hidden challenge system inside Nintendo Switch Online Classics, with the code name CYCLONE. If it ships, it could add a new way to play NES, SNES and Game Boy titles.
Tekken Team Changes Continue at Bandai Namco
Bandai Namco’s Tekken team has seen another major change, with Tekken 8 director Kouhei Ikeda leaving the studio. It follows two other high-profile exits and raises fresh questions about the series’ direction.
Switch Online GBA App Hides Easter Egg
A reported hidden Easter egg has turned up in Nintendo Switch Online’s Game Boy Advance app. The exact detail is still unclear, but fans are already checking the Classics menu.
Super Mario Advance 4 Hack Adds e-Reader Content
A new ROM hack for Super Mario Advance 4 brings long-lost e-Reader card content into the game. It gives GBA fans a cleaner way to try features many players never saw on original hardware.
Features
All Features →The Enduring Design of Modern 2D Platformers
A recent compilation of contemporary 2D platformers by Yardbarker Video Games offers insight into the genre's sustained relevance and its foundational design principles.
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DSpico Flash Cart: Open-Source DS Play on Raspberry Pi Pico
The new DSpico flash cart, built around the Raspberry Pi Pico, offers an open-source solution for playing Nintendo DS titles, including DSiWare, on original hardware.
Miyamoto's Persistent Vision for Zelda's Horseback Combat
Shigeru Miyamoto's long-held desire for mounted sword combat in The Legend of Zelda finally materialised in Twilight Princess, a decade after its initial conception for Ocarina of Time.
Game Boy's 37th Anniversary: A Look Back
The Nintendo Game Boy marks its 37th year, prompting a reflection on its enduring impact on handheld gaming and the modding community.
Rumbleminze Ports R.C. Pro-Am to SNES, Boosts Performance
Developer Rumbleminze has released an NES to SNES conversion of the classic racer R.C. Pro-Am, leveraging the SNES's hardware to eliminate sprite flicker and slowdown.
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Sega Handheld Rumour Points to 2D Focus
A Reddit post, reported by TimeExtension, suggests Sega or a licensed partner may be working on a low-cost handheld aimed at modern 2D games. The rumour mentions a 5-inch OLED screen and removable game cartridges.
Sega Force and the UK Console Press Shift
Sega Force arrived in 1992 as Roger Kean and Oli Frey took their Newsfield know-how into the Sega market. TimeExtension has revisited how the magazine fit into the UK console press boom.
Jet Set Radio Trailer Leak Splits Fans
A low-resolution, watermarked trailer for a new Jet Set Radio game has leaked online, and fans are already split over the art style. Sega’s revival plans are moving, but the first look has not landed cleanly.
Kai Magazine Software Faces Artwork Theft Claims
A retro gaming row has put Kai Magazine Software under scrutiny over claims of stolen and AI-generated artwork in its Sega Genesis homebrew releases. The allegations also touch Evercade and raise fresh questions about trust in the scene.
Atari
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Atari Plans Godzilla Remaster, Barbie Collection
Atari has confirmed a GameCube Godzilla remaster and a Barbie collection, both being developed by Digital Eclipse. The move points to a stronger focus on licensed retro IP.
MiSTer FPGA Adds Jaguar and Amiga CD32 Cores
MiSTer FPGA has added official Atari Jaguar support, alongside native Amiga CD32 and CDTV hardware support. Several other arcade and home computer cores have also been updated.
Atari Ends French Registration
Atari has formally ceased to be a French company, according to Time Extension. The change is mostly administrative, but it marks another turn in the brand’s long and tangled history.
Atari 2600+ Gets Bright Yellow Pac-Man Edition
Atari is releasing a new Pac-Man Edition of its Atari 2600+ console, featuring a bright yellow shell. This move targets nostalgia while stirring debate among collectors.
Neo Geo
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Metro Siege Hits Kickstarter Goal for Amiga
BitBeamCannon’s Metro Siege has passed its Kickstarter target, bringing a new 16-bit beat ’em up to Amiga, Neo Geo and PC. The campaign still has 28 days left.
Krikzz Considers Neo Geo AES Flash Cart, Boosting Scene Hopes
Krikzz, the developer behind the popular EverDrive series, is exploring a flash cart for the Neo Geo AES, potentially offering a new option for collectors and enthusiasts.
Neo Geo 'Overserved' Developer Ticks Off Key Risks
A new "first-party" game for the Neo Geo, 'Overserved', is in development, with its creator suggesting major technical challenges are now resolved. This marks a notable event for the classic Japanese arcade and home console.
Plaion Clarifies Neo Geo AES+ Features and Compatibility
Plaion has released an official FAQ video, offering key details on the upcoming Neo Geo AES+ console, including its connectivity, game compatibility, and accessory support.
Arcade
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Evercade Announces NEOGEO Arcade 4 and Activision Collection 3
Evercade is set to expand its physical cartridge library in 2026 with the release of NEOGEO Arcade 4 and Activision Collection 3, bringing more classic titles to modern players.
Night Warriors: Darkstalkers’ Revenge Soundtrack Gets Vinyl Release
Mana Wave Media opens pre-orders for the Night Warriors: Darkstalkers’ Revenge soundtrack on vinyl, a move that solidifies the growing market for retro game audio collectibles.
Neo Geo 'Overserved' Developer Ticks Off Key Risks
A new "first-party" game for the Neo Geo, 'Overserved', is in development, with its creator suggesting major technical challenges are now resolved. This marks a notable event for the classic Japanese arcade and home console.
CPSdigiav HDMI Mod Returns for Japanese Arcade Boards
The cpsdigiav mod, offering zero-lag HDMI output for Capcom CPS 1, 2, and 3, Neo Geo, and Toaplan v2 boards, is back in stock for arcade enthusiasts seeking pristine signal quality.
Homebrew
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Sir Galahad Amiga Demo Nears Release
A new Amiga adventure platformer, The Tale of Sir Galahad the Chaste, is close to a playable demo after two years of solo work in AMOS Basic. The project targets an Amiga A500 setup and began with Monty Python inspiration before shifting into a more serious mythic story.
Petal Panic Brings New C64 Platforming
Piggy 18 Team, the studio behind A Pig Quest, has announced Petal Panic for the Commodore 64. The new platformer swaps standard weapons for seeds, a garden fork, and clever environmental play.
ATtiny85 Boots CP/M by Emulating Intel 8080
A project by Ted Fried shows an ATtiny85 microcontroller emulating an Intel 8080 well enough to boot CP/M. The build uses SPI, a Teensy board, and a 128-byte cache.
Pokémon Fire Of Sky Brings New Story To Emerald
A new Pokémon Emerald ROM hack, Fire of Sky, sets its story in Hoenn before trainers, Poké Balls and the usual gym circuit. It is a short, story-led fan project with boss battles, new forms and useful quality-of-life changes.
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SuperStation One Console Mode Beta Arrives
Taki Udon’s SuperStation One is rolling out its Console Mode beta this week. The new interface adds RetroAchievements, artwork scraping, themes and a screenshot viewer.
Bad Max C64 and Thomson Ports Never Surfaced
A 1985 French graphic adventure, Bad Max, reached the Amstrad CPC, but its announced Commodore 64 and Thomson versions never appeared. The missing ports remain a small but curious gap in 8-bit history.
Original James Bond Games Beyond the Films
Not every James Bond game followed a film or book. From the Sega Genesis to the Game Boy, several retro releases told their own 007 stories.
Datamine Points to NSO Remix Challenges
A datamine has pointed to a hidden challenge system inside Nintendo Switch Online Classics, with the code name CYCLONE. If it ships, it could add a new way to play NES, SNES and Game Boy titles.
Tekken Team Changes Continue at Bandai Namco
Bandai Namco’s Tekken team has seen another major change, with Tekken 8 director Kouhei Ikeda leaving the studio. It follows two other high-profile exits and raises fresh questions about the series’ direction.
Switch Online GBA App Hides Easter Egg
A reported hidden Easter egg has turned up in Nintendo Switch Online’s Game Boy Advance app. The exact detail is still unclear, but fans are already checking the Classics menu.
Super Mario Advance 4 Hack Adds e-Reader Content
A new ROM hack for Super Mario Advance 4 brings long-lost e-Reader card content into the game. It gives GBA fans a cleaner way to try features many players never saw on original hardware.
SNK Teases Rick Strowd for City of the Wolves
SNK has posted a new teaser for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, and fans think it points to Rick Strowd. The clip also suggests more content may be on the way after Season 2.
NSO Classic Games May Add Challenge Mode
Dataminers have found signs of a new challenge mode in Nintendo Switch Online’s classic game libraries. The feature could add structured objectives to NES, SNES and Game Boy titles.
AISLPC RG43H Pro Review: Budget Handheld for Kids
The AISLPC RG43H Pro is a budget handheld aimed at younger players, with an RK3562 chip, EmuELEC software and a 4.3-inch 4:3 screen. It is a simple, family-friendly option, but the 1GB RAM limit may hold it back in tougher games.