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Intellivision Classics Land on Antstream Arcade
Antstream Arcade has added a batch of Intellivision classics to its streaming service, including Astrosmash, Utopia and B-17 Bomber. The move brings early console history to modern devices, with tournaments planned for two of the games.
Super Mario Manga Artwork Heads to Auction
An original Super Mario-kun manga artwork by Hiroshi Takase is heading to auction, with the Virtual Boy in the frame. It is a hand-drawn production piece, not a print.
Afterplay Brings Browser Emulation to the Fore
Afterplay is getting attention as a browser-based emulation platform with broad console support, cloud syncing and RetroAchievements integration. RetroDodo says it is fluid, flexible and built for players who want less setup.
Amico Teardown Confirms Design Flaws
A Time Extension teardown of the Intellivision Amico has put fresh detail on what went wrong inside the console. For retro fans in the UK, it is another reminder of how badly a promising hardware project can go off course.
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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Retro Gaming Weekly News #0202
This week’s retro gaming roundup covers restored Jedi Outcast combat, a new LEGO Donkey Kong arcade set, and Sega teasing Crazy Taxi again. There is also preservation news, handheld hardware, and fan-made demakes.
Sega Saturn's 1995 Launch: A Case Study in Console Failure
Fathom Journal re-examines Sega's disastrous 1995 Saturn launch, a critical misstep that shaped the console's legacy and collector appeal.
Bust-A-Move Game Gear Link Cable Mode Uncovered
A recent discovery confirms the full functionality of *Bust-A-Move*'s two-player link cable mode on the Sega Game Gear, shedding light on overlooked features in classic handheld titles.
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.
Atari
All Atari →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.
Atari 2600 Values: What Your Console Is Worth
A new report from AOL.com details current market values for the Atari 2600, showing a steady collector interest in the console that defined early home gaming.
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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N64 Cart Dumping Now Works With a Flash Cart
A new tool called N64 SwapDumper lets Nintendo 64 owners back up their own cartridges using just a flash cart and an SD card. It also supports save backups, with a restore feature possibly coming later.
The Morning Star Lands on Classic Micros
Dareint! has released The Morning Star, a new dark fantasy text adventure for classic micros including the ZX Spectrum, Amiga, Atari ST and C64. It mixes text, puzzles and illustrated fantasy scenes.
Natthrafn Brings Vault of Seraphim XL to C64
Natthrafn has released Vault of Seraphim XL for the Commodore 64, building on Catacombs of Cherubim with four new caves and revised movement. It is also available on MacOS, Windows, and Linux.
OmniDrive y la preservación retro en España
OmniDrive pone el foco en la preservación retro con un firmware casero pensado para Wii, GameCube, Xbox y Xbox 360. En España, su interés crece entre quienes quieren mantener sus colecciones accesibles.
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Forza Horizon Leak Leads to Unprecedented 9999 Ban
A substantial leak of an unreleased Forza Horizon title has resulted in a player receiving a ban until December 31, 9999, for unauthorised modding.
HipoFruta: A New C64 Platformer Emerges
A cheerful hippopotamus stars in HipoFruta, a new Commodore 64 platformer developed by Bonnette2020, set to bring fresh action to the venerable 8-bit machine.
Sega Drops 'Super Game' for Classic Reboots
Sega has officially canceled its ambitious 'Super Game' project, which included NFTs and cloud streaming. Instead, the company confirms new entries for Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio, Golden Axe, and Streets of Rage are still in development, a clear win for established IP.
Tony Montezuma’s Gold Drops for Atari 2600
Monochrome Productions just released *Tony Montezuma’s Gold* for the Atari 2600, bringing new life to the classic console with a platforming adventure inspired by a real-world explorer.
Devil May Cry Season 2: An Adaptation Finds Its Footing
Netflix's animated *Devil May Cry* series enters its second season, with Inverse reporting a more refined approach to its complex narrative and character dynamics. The programme now better balances its allegorical ambitions with the core fraternal conflict.
KLRR Brings Clear Shells to Nintendo 3DS XL and New 3DS
KendyLabs and Raretro Consoles have launched KLRR, a new venture delivering transparent shells for the Nintendo 3DS XL and New 3DS, addressing a long-standing modding challenge.
Katsuhiro Harada Forms VS Studio with SNK
Veteran fighting game producer Katsuhiro Harada, known for the *Tekken* series, has established a new studio, VS Studio, in collaboration with SNK. This move follows his departure from Bandai Namco after over three decades.
Nintendo's Handheld Defining Games: A Hardware Perspective
Game Rant recently explored the console-defining games for every Nintendo system, prompting a closer look at how these titles shaped the handheld landscape and pushed their unique hardware.
Community Patches Drive Retro Game Preservation
Recent updates on ROMhacking.net highlight the community's persistent efforts in digital preservation, making previously inaccessible titles playable and refining classic experiences.
Twilight Princess Gets Native PC Port with 'Dusk' Project
The Twili Realm development team has released 'Dusk', an unofficial native PC port of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, offering deep modding potential beyond traditional emulation.