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Wii and GameCube Emulation Reaches Switch
A report says Nintendo Switch owners now have a way to run Wii and GameCube games on the console. It is a notable technical step for the homebrew scene, even if it is not officially supported by Nintendo.
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.
Castlevania: Circle of the Moon Hits Genesis
A fan-made port of Castlevania: Circle of the Moon is now playable on the Sega Genesis, bringing a Game Boy Advance classic to 16-bit hardware. It is another strong sign of how active the homebrew scene remains.
33 Games and Piko Team Up for Physical Releases
33 Games has struck a new partnership with Piko Interactive, opening the door to more premium physical releases of classic games. The deal could bring fresh attention to British microcomputer favourites.
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
All Sega →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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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.
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.
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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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.
Castlevania: Circle of the Moon Hits Genesis
A fan-made port of Castlevania: Circle of the Moon is now playable on the Sega Genesis, bringing a Game Boy Advance classic to 16-bit hardware. It is another strong sign of how active the homebrew scene remains.
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.
Sir Galahad Amiga Demo Nears Release
A new Amiga adventure platformer, The Tale of Sir Galahad the Chaste, is close to a playable demo after two years of solo work in AMOS Basic. The project targets an Amiga A500 setup and began with Monty Python inspiration before shifting into a more serious mythic story.
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TRIMUI Adds Brick Hammer Pro U and Brick Pro
TRIMUI has revealed two new vertical handhelds, the Brick Hammer Pro U and Brick Pro, with a clear split between premium metal and more affordable plastic. Both bring Hall-effect joysticks and a 3.9-inch display to the line-up.
Fatal Fury History Book Charts SNK’s Arcade Legacy
Bitmap Books has published Fatal Fury / Garou Densetsu: The Ultimate History, a detailed look at SNK’s fighting series and its arcade roots. The book leans on developer interviews, artwork and a full series overview.
Retro Gaming Hardware Trends: What’s New Now
Retro gaming hardware is splitting into clear camps, from licensed lightgun systems and handheld emulators to display pieces and themed accessories. Here is a city-first look at what is shaping the market now.
Rhythm Heaven Groove Returns on July 2
Nintendo opened its recent Direct with Rhythm Heaven Groove, the first new Rhythm Heaven game since 2015. It launches worldwide on July 2 and keeps the series’ Game Boy Advance spirit alive.
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.
ZSNES Developer Learned Its Reach From EA
A key ZSNES developer says he did not understand how widely the SNES emulator had spread until Electronic Arts contacted him. It is a neat reminder of how big retro tools can become.
SuperStation One Console Mode Beta Arrives
Taki Udon’s SuperStation One is rolling out its Console Mode beta this week. The new interface adds RetroAchievements, artwork scraping, themes and a screenshot viewer.
Bad Max C64 and Thomson Ports Never Surfaced
A 1985 French graphic adventure, Bad Max, reached the Amstrad CPC, but its announced Commodore 64 and Thomson versions never appeared. The missing ports remain a small but curious gap in 8-bit history.
Original James Bond Games Beyond the Films
Not every James Bond game followed a film or book. From the Sega Genesis to the Game Boy, several retro releases told their own 007 stories.
Datamine Points to NSO Remix Challenges
A datamine has pointed to a hidden challenge system inside Nintendo Switch Online Classics, with the code name CYCLONE. If it ships, it could add a new way to play NES, SNES and Game Boy titles.