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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.
Anbernic Updates RG XX H700 Firmware
Anbernic has rolled out a firmware update for its H700-powered RG XX handhelds, with stability fixes and new UI themes. The update must be flashed manually to a microSD card.
Pokémon Fire of Sky Brings New Lore To Emerald
A new Pokémon Emerald ROM hack from Teon takes the series back to a time before trainers and Poké Balls. It is a short, story-led fan project with boss battles, new forms and quality-of-life tweaks.
Square Localisation Through Amanda Katsurada
Former Square localisation specialist Amanda Jun Katsurada looks back at a key shift in how Japanese games were adapted for Western players. Her interview shows how context, tone and character voice became part of the job.
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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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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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.
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.
Neo Geo
All Neo Geo →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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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.
Felipe64 Tool Aids N64 Homebrew Work
A new visual asset tool called Felipe64 has been shown off for Nintendo 64 homebrew. It is aimed at making Libdragon projects easier to build and manage.
C64 Demo Sets Sail with Captain Victor Stormbeard
A playable demo for Captain Victor Stormbeard and the Undead Treasure is now out on Commodore 64. The first level gives C64 fans 21 connected screens, enemies, secrets, and treasure to test.
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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.
Silent Planet Devs Channel Genesis Grit
The team behind Silent Planet says Sega Genesis and SNES classics are shaping the game’s look, from layered maps to a more atmospheric feel. They want retro visuals to work as a language, not just a nostalgic filter.
Nintendo Directs Changed Game Reveals
Nintendo’s move to pre-recorded Directs in 2011 changed how games and hardware are announced. From E3 to Summer Game Fest, the format reshaped the industry.
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.
Anbernic Updates RG XX H700 Firmware
Anbernic has rolled out a firmware update for its H700-powered RG XX handhelds, with stability fixes and new UI themes. The update must be flashed manually to a microSD card.
Pokémon Fire of Sky Brings New Lore To Emerald
A new Pokémon Emerald ROM hack from Teon takes the series back to a time before trainers and Poké Balls. It is a short, story-led fan project with boss battles, new forms and quality-of-life tweaks.
Square Localisation Through Amanda Katsurada
Former Square localisation specialist Amanda Jun Katsurada looks back at a key shift in how Japanese games were adapted for Western players. Her interview shows how context, tone and character voice became part of the job.
Blink Respawn 2026 Opens in Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo hosts Blink Respawn 2026, a major early-season fighting game event with points and qualification on the line across several circuits. Street Fighter 6 leads the field, while SNK and other series also get strong representation.
Morph 2K Upscaler Pre-Orders Open in Retro Gaming
Pixel FX has opened pre-orders for the Morph 2K, a $199 video upscaler aimed at retro consoles and original hardware. It supports a wide range of analogue inputs and ships with a pre-order bonus for early buyers.
Anbernic Rolls Out RG XX H700 Firmware Update
Anbernic has pushed a new firmware update for most of its H700-powered RG XX handhelds. It brings stability improvements, new UI themes, and a manual install process.