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Apidya Special Still Set for August 2026
Apidya Special is still targeting an August 2026 release on consoles and PC. The remake keeps the Amiga original’s pixel look and brings back Chris Huelsbeck for new music.
Bounce 2’s Atari 2600 Claim Faces Scrutiny
Bounce 2 is being pitched as a sequel to a lost 1983 Atari 2600 game, but the evidence does not seem to support that story. The trail instead leads to a BBC Micro title from the same year.
Street Fighter 6 Plans 10-Year Run, No New Systems
Capcom wants Street Fighter 6 to last for 10 years, but its directors say the core systems are staying put. Expect characters, balance updates and content to do the heavy lifting.
AI Agents Build GBA Emulator in 24 Hours
This is specialist news for retro readers who follow emulation and preservation. Adafruit’s report looks at a 24-hour test in which frontier AI coding agents tried to build a full Game Boy Advance emulator.
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.
Sega
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Dreamcast Site Marks 20 Years With Limited Run
A prominent Dreamcast fan site is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a one-time production run item. For collectors, that fixed supply is the detail that matters most.
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.
Atari
All Atari →Bounce 2’s Atari 2600 Claim Faces Scrutiny
Bounce 2 is being pitched as a sequel to a lost 1983 Atari 2600 game, but the evidence does not seem to support that story. The trail instead leads to a BBC Micro title from the same year.
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.
Neo Geo
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Neo Geo DOOM Port Gets Closer to Playable
A community project is pushing a long-talked-about DOOM port on SNK’s Neo Geo closer to a playable state. The work builds on a recent technical video and rapid homebrew progress.
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.
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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Genesis Shooter May Recruit Industry Legends
Sons Of Sparta Studios is working on a new Sega Genesis shooter in the style of Zombies Ate My Neighbours. Time Extension says industry legends could also be involved.
Bounce 2’s Atari 2600 Claim Faces Scrutiny
Bounce 2 is being pitched as a sequel to a lost 1983 Atari 2600 game, but the evidence does not seem to support that story. The trail instead leads to a BBC Micro title from the same year.
Broken Altars Adds Mouse Support to C64
A new Commodore 64 homebrew game, Broken Altars, adds native mouse support, a rare control option on the 8-bit machine. It still keeps joystick and keyboard play in place for classic C64 fans.
Game Boy Homebrew Land Of The Free Announced
A new Game Boy homebrew project, Land Of The Free, is in development with a GTA-style angle and a comic-book feel. It is another ambitious idea for Nintendo's classic handheld.
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Genesis Shooter May Recruit Industry Legends
Sons Of Sparta Studios is working on a new Sega Genesis shooter in the style of Zombies Ate My Neighbours. Time Extension says industry legends could also be involved.
Retroid Tease Has Handheld Fans Watching Closely
If you are weighing up a Retroid Pocket Mini or Pocket Flip in the UK or wider Europe, this guide helps you judge price, authenticity, and region fit before you buy. It also flags the common traps that catch handheld buyers out.
ARC Raiders Soundtrack Gets iam8bit Vinyl
iam8bit has announced a 2xLP vinyl soundtrack for ARC Raiders, with three editions up for pre-order. It is a neat fit for the game’s retro-future style and a solid pick for collectors.
Apidya Special Still Set for August 2026
Apidya Special is still targeting an August 2026 release on consoles and PC. The remake keeps the Amiga original’s pixel look and brings back Chris Huelsbeck for new music.
Bounce 2’s Atari 2600 Claim Faces Scrutiny
Bounce 2 is being pitched as a sequel to a lost 1983 Atari 2600 game, but the evidence does not seem to support that story. The trail instead leads to a BBC Micro title from the same year.
Street Fighter 6 Plans 10-Year Run, No New Systems
Capcom wants Street Fighter 6 to last for 10 years, but its directors say the core systems are staying put. Expect characters, balance updates and content to do the heavy lifting.
AI Agents Build GBA Emulator in 24 Hours
This is specialist news for retro readers who follow emulation and preservation. Adafruit’s report looks at a 24-hour test in which frontier AI coding agents tried to build a full Game Boy Advance emulator.
Broken Altars Adds Mouse Support to C64
A new Commodore 64 homebrew game, Broken Altars, adds native mouse support, a rare control option on the 8-bit machine. It still keeps joystick and keyboard play in place for classic C64 fans.
BBC Shows NES Cart in SNES, Fans React
A BBC segment has drawn criticism from retro gaming fans after it showed an original NES cartridge in a Super Nintendo console. The mistake quickly spread online and sparked a strong reaction from collectors.
Spyro: A Realm Beyond Confirms Free-Flight
Spyro is getting full free-flight in Spyro: A Realm Beyond, a major change for fans of the classic platformers. Toys for Bob has also confirmed Tom Kenny’s return and a Spring 2027 release window.