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Rayman Legends Retold Gets New Look on Snowdrop
Ubisoft is bringing Rayman Legends Retold to new platforms with a rebuilt visual style, extra stages, and a new world. The preview also points to a bigger technical shift from UbiArt to Snowdrop.
GameCube Keychain Becomes Working RP2040 Controller
A GameCube keychain has been turned into a fully working controller, with custom parts, tactile switches and an RP2040 microcontroller. It is a neat bit of miniaturisation from a modder known as Brux.
Harbour Masters Adds GameCube Support
Harbour Masters, the team behind careful Nintendo 64 PC ports, is widening its scope to GameCube games. Its first project in the new phase is Twilight Princess: Courage Reborn.
N64 Cartridges Turned Into Guitar Pedals
A Chicago-based company has built a modular guitar effects pedal that uses Nintendo 64 cartridges to shape the sound. The base unit sold out, with cartridges priced separately.
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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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.
Mario and Sonic Ended the Console War
In a moment that summed up the end of an era, Mario and Sonic met face to face at Nintendo of America and shared a hug. For retro fans, it marked the symbolic close of the Sega and Nintendo console war.
Sega Saturn's Cyber Razor Cut Ad Explained
A Time Extension report looks at the making of Sega's Cyber Razor Cut advert for the Saturn. The surreal UK campaign still stands out in console marketing history.
Lincoln Letter Marks End of Sega-Nintendo War
A newly published letter from Nintendo of America’s Howard Lincoln to Sega of America’s Tom Kalinske offers a rare look at the end of the 16-bit console wars. It is a small document with a big place in gaming history.
Atari
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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.
Atari Lynx Collection 1 Signals Renewed Interest
The announcement of an Atari Lynx Collection 1 suggests a fresh look at the often-overlooked handheld console, a machine with a curious place in gaming history.
Atari Buys Early Wizardry Rights, Plans Remasters
Atari has acquired the rights to the first five Wizardry titles, signaling new remasters, collections, and media projects for the classic RPG series.
Neo Geo
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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.
Metal Slug's Hidden Origins Revealed by Director Kazuma Kujo
New interviews with Metal Slug director Kazuma Kujo shed light on the game's initial concept as "Metal Slug Zero" and the Irem team's transition to Nazca Corporation.
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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RomM Server Build on Acemagic Kron Mini K1
A Retro Handhelds project shows how the Acemagic Kron Mini K1 mini-PC can run as a low-power, always-on RomM server for retro game libraries. It is a neat fit for anyone who wants to cut down on the micro-SD shuffle.
GK Handheld Gets STM32MP2 Upgrade
John Cronin has updated the GK handheld console with STM32MP2 hardware, giving the portable emulator a major boost. The new model adds support for tougher systems, including Nintendo 64.
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.
Ghosts'n Goblins Lands on Amiga AGA
JOTD has released an enhanced Amiga AGA version of Ghosts'n Goblins for Amiga 1200 and later machines. It aims for a closer arcade feel on classic hardware.
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FPGA Tech Gets a Retro Gaming Spotlight
Business Standard has taken a closer look at FPGA technology in retro gaming, and why some fans see it as a more accurate route than software emulation. The piece also touches on preservation, handhelds, and the growing interest in hardware-level recreation.
RomM Server Build on Acemagic Kron Mini K1
A Retro Handhelds project shows how the Acemagic Kron Mini K1 mini-PC can run as a low-power, always-on RomM server for retro game libraries. It is a neat fit for anyone who wants to cut down on the micro-SD shuffle.
GK Handheld Gets STM32MP2 Upgrade
John Cronin has updated the GK handheld console with STM32MP2 hardware, giving the portable emulator a major boost. The new model adds support for tougher systems, including Nintendo 64.
Rayman Legends Retold Gets New Look on Snowdrop
Ubisoft is bringing Rayman Legends Retold to new platforms with a rebuilt visual style, extra stages, and a new world. The preview also points to a bigger technical shift from UbiArt to Snowdrop.
GameCube Keychain Becomes Working RP2040 Controller
A GameCube keychain has been turned into a fully working controller, with custom parts, tactile switches and an RP2040 microcontroller. It is a neat bit of miniaturisation from a modder known as Brux.
Harbour Masters Adds GameCube Support
Harbour Masters, the team behind careful Nintendo 64 PC ports, is widening its scope to GameCube games. Its first project in the new phase is Twilight Princess: Courage Reborn.
N64 Cartridges Turned Into Guitar Pedals
A Chicago-based company has built a modular guitar effects pedal that uses Nintendo 64 cartridges to shape the sound. The base unit sold out, with cartridges priced separately.
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.
C64 Ultimate Creator Hints at New Hardware
Gideon Zweijtzer, creator of the C64 Ultimate, says Commodore cannot rely on nostalgia alone. A new product announcement is due later this month.
Ghosts'n Goblins Lands on Amiga AGA
JOTD has released an enhanced Amiga AGA version of Ghosts'n Goblins for Amiga 1200 and later machines. It aims for a closer arcade feel on classic hardware.