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Bomb Jack GX Lands on Amstrad Plus and GX4000
This is a specialist news update for Amstrad Plus and GX4000 owners. Bomb Jack GX is a new homebrew conversion from AnthonyFlack, with support for original hardware, Pico-GX cartridges, and ACE-DL.
Anbernic Opens Parts Store for Repairs
Anbernic has opened a dedicated parts store on its website, giving handheld owners a simpler way to buy replacement components. It covers older models and newer devices alike.
Retroid Pocket 6 Brings Back 12GB Top Stick Model
Retroid has brought back a 12GB Pocket 6 model with the top stick layout many handheld fans prefer. It starts at £220 and is ready to ship now.
SNK Confirms Two New Metal Slug Projects
SNK has confirmed that two new Metal Slug projects are in development, but key details are still under wraps. Retro fans in England will want to keep an eye on official updates.
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.
Nintendo
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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
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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
All Neo Geo →SNK Confirms Two New Metal Slug Projects
SNK has confirmed that two new Metal Slug projects are in development, but key details are still under wraps. Retro fans in England will want to keep an eye on official updates.
Bullfighter: Neon, UK Buyer Checks
Bullfighter: Neon is a future Neo Geo project, not a confirmed purchase. UK buyers should check official announcements, region details, and provenance before paying.
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.
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
All Homebrew →Bomb Jack GX Lands on Amstrad Plus and GX4000
This is a specialist news update for Amstrad Plus and GX4000 owners. Bomb Jack GX is a new homebrew conversion from AnthonyFlack, with support for original hardware, Pico-GX cartridges, and ACE-DL.
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.
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Mega EverDrive v26.0608 Adds 32X Support
Krikzz has released firmware v26.0608 for the Mega EverDrive Core and Pro. The update improves support for early Sega 32X units and adds new menu options.
Famitsu Survey Puts Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest Top
Famitsu has marked its 40th anniversary with a reader survey of more than 5,000 players, and Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest came out on top for influence. The results also show how Japanese readers split influence, favourites, replay value and long-term play.
Neo Geo Cup '98 on Pocket: A Handheld Oddity
This is a specialist news note for retro readers, not a review. It explains how Neo Geo Cup '98 on Neo Geo Pocket differs from the arcade and home versions, and where the colour update is available today.
Bomb Jack GX Lands on Amstrad Plus and GX4000
This is a specialist news update for Amstrad Plus and GX4000 owners. Bomb Jack GX is a new homebrew conversion from AnthonyFlack, with support for original hardware, Pico-GX cartridges, and ACE-DL.
Anbernic Opens Parts Store for Repairs
Anbernic has opened a dedicated parts store on its website, giving handheld owners a simpler way to buy replacement components. It covers older models and newer devices alike.
Retroid Pocket 6 Brings Back 12GB Top Stick Model
Retroid has brought back a 12GB Pocket 6 model with the top stick layout many handheld fans prefer. It starts at £220 and is ready to ship now.
SNK Confirms Two New Metal Slug Projects
SNK has confirmed that two new Metal Slug projects are in development, but key details are still under wraps. Retro fans in England will want to keep an eye on official updates.
Bullfighter: Neon, UK Buyer Checks
Bullfighter: Neon is a future Neo Geo project, not a confirmed purchase. UK buyers should check official announcements, region details, and provenance before paying.
Mortal Kombat 2 on Super Famicom Was Censored
For retro game fans in England and beyond, the Japanese Super Famicom version of Mortal Kombat 2 shows how regional rules shaped console releases. The fight stayed the same, but the presentation was altered with green blood and softer finishers.
Analogue Pocket Everdrive Issue Hits New Units
UK retro gamers using an Analogue Pocket with Everdrive carts may want to keep an eye on this one. Krikzz says newer units appear to be causing file system corruption, and the issue looks hardware-related.