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Ecco the Dolphin Collection Announced With New Game
A&R Atelier confirms Ecco the Dolphin: Complete, a new collection featuring remasters of classic Sega titles and a brand-new contemporary game. The original development team is on board.
Miniloong Pocket One Arrives with RK3566 and Custom OS
A new contender, the Miniloong Pocket One, enters the budget handheld market, featuring the familiar Rockchip RK3566 system-on-a-chip and a bespoke LoongOS operating system. This device aims to offer a premium feel at an accessible price point.
The Tower Of Ochate Brings New Spectrum Puzzle
FlunkyRetro has released 'THE TOWER OF OCHATE', a haunting new puzzle platformer for the ZX Spectrum, built using the versatile MPAGD engine.
TRSE Browser IDE Opens Retro Development to All
The powerful Turbo Rascal Syntax Error (TRSE) development suite is now fully accessible in your browser, removing significant setup barriers for retro game creation.
Nintendo
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Game Boy Advance Pokémon Face Digital Retirement in Home
Dedicated players find their meticulously transferred Game Boy Advance Pokémon collections are underutilised in Pokémon Home, prompting calls for more engaging activities.
Mother 3 Hits 20, Still No Official English Localisation
Mother 3, the final chapter in the EarthBound series, marks its 20th anniversary on the Game Boy Advance, yet an official English localisation remains elusive.
Polymega Remix Ships in May, Offers PC-Based Emulation
Playmaji's Polymega Remix, a new device for digitizing physical retro games, is set to ship in May. It offers a lower-cost entry point for PC-based emulation.
Mariachi Legends Channels PS1 & DS Castlevania in New Metroidvania
Halberd Studios unveils a stylish new action platformer that's a direct homage to the classic Castlevania era.
Sega
All Sega →Polymega Remix Ships in May, Offers PC-Based Emulation
Playmaji's Polymega Remix, a new device for digitizing physical retro games, is set to ship in May. It offers a lower-cost entry point for PC-based emulation.
Hell Freezes Over: Developer Gets Diablo Intro Running On Dreamcast Using Go
Just when you thought the Dreamcast homebrew scene had finally reached the limits of what can be squeezed out of a 200MHz processor, someone goes and rewrites the rulebook, in a language that really shouldn't work here.
Bad Dudes Vs. Dragon Ninja Gets Unofficial Sega Genesis/Mega Drive Port
The 1988 arcade brawler, famous for rescuing 'President Ronnie', is finally coming to the Genesis Mega Drive thanks to a dedicated fan developer.
FPGA Sega Neptune Clone Delayed to 2026 for Polish
Brazilian firm GamesCare pushes back its ambitious recreation of Sega's cancelled 32X hybrid console for more development time.
Atari
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Toaplan's Tiger-Heli Makes First Official Atari Debut This Summer
Dust off your 7800, find a way to plug it into a TV and wait. Plaion and Atari
👾 Retro Gaming Weekly News #0142
This week we have 39 stories, including (but by no means limited to) turning an Atari 2600 into
Classic Atari Game 'H.E.R.O.' Remade for PC, Now Available on Itch.io
You can now scratch that H.E.R.O Itch on PC. Gamers who fondly remember the golden
👾 Retro Gaming Weekly News #0141
This week we have 48 stories including more retro Lego incoming, new NES games launching on Kickstarter and Atari launch a playable smartwatch - plus a whole lot more.
Neo Geo
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New Neo Geo AES and MiSTer FPGA Updates Emerge
RetroRGB's latest roundup details an official new Neo Geo AES console and significant MiSTer FPGA platform enhancements, including save syncing.
Neo Geo+ Promises "Better Than Emulation" Experience
Plaion's upcoming Neo Geo+ console aims to surpass software emulation, with modding legend Furrtek involved in its hardware design.
Wolfgang Krauser Returns to Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
SNK has announced Wolfgang Krauser, a formidable antagonist from the *Garou Densetsu* series, will join *Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves* as a downloadable content character.
Metal Slug Reboot Teased for 30th Anniversary
SNK marks Metal Slug's 30th anniversary with a retrospective video and website, hinting at a series 'reboot' and new gaming ventures.
Arcade
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Moon Cresta Recreation Lands on Amiga, Saluting AMOS Creator
A meticulous, from-scratch recreation of the arcade classic Moon Cresta has been teased for the Commodore Amiga, paying tribute to François Lionet, the mind behind AMOS BASIC.
Metal Slug Reboot Teased for 30th Anniversary
SNK marks Metal Slug's 30th anniversary with a retrospective video and website, hinting at a series 'reboot' and new gaming ventures.
Ridge Racer MAME Emulation Preserves Rare Arcade Hardware
The three-monitor Ridge Racer MAME emulation marks a significant step in digitally safeguarding an exceptionally scarce piece of arcade history.
Homebrew
All Homebrew →The Tower Of Ochate Brings New Spectrum Puzzle
FlunkyRetro has released 'THE TOWER OF OCHATE', a haunting new puzzle platformer for the ZX Spectrum, built using the versatile MPAGD engine.
TRSE Browser IDE Opens Retro Development to All
The powerful Turbo Rascal Syntax Error (TRSE) development suite is now fully accessible in your browser, removing significant setup barriers for retro game creation.
PSP SNES Emulator Snes9xTYL Sees Revival After Eight Years
The popular Snes9xTYL Super Nintendo Entertainment System emulator for the PlayStation Portable is being revived, promising significant performance and feature enhancements.
Brek'n'Bubble: New C64 Homebrew Blends Action and Logic
A fresh Commodore 64 title, Brek'n'Bubble, by developer natthrafn, merges action sequences with logical puzzles, proving the enduring appeal of the C64 homebrew scene.
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The From Cute to Combat: The Evolution of Kirby's Box Art Across CulturesThe
Kirby, the iconic pink puffball created by Nintendo, has captured the hearts of gamers worldwide since his debut in 1992. A curious aspect of Kirby&
GOG Empowers Gamers to Shape Game Preservation with ‘Dreamlist’ Feature
GOG, the DRM-free digital storefront, has unveiled the ‘Dreamlist,’ a new feature that invites gamers to vote on classic titles they’d like to see
Krikzz Announces the Turbo Everdrive Core @ $99
Krikzz has unveiled the Turbo EverDrive CORE, a streamlined version of their Turbo EverDrive PRO flash cartridge for PC Engine and TurboGrafx-16 consoles. Priced at
Quarter Arcades add Bad Dudes v DragonNinja and Atari's Lunar Lander to its collection
Quarter Arcades has unveiled on its Facebook page its latest 1/4-scale replicas: Data East's 1988 beat 'em up Bad Dudes Vs.
This week's best of Reddit, covering Atari, Neo Geo, Wonderswan, TurboGrafix and the 3DO
Last, but by no means least, as part of our coverage on what is hot in the world of retro gaming across Reddit we cover
The Most Popular Original Xbox, PS1 & PS2 Posts on Reddit in the Last Week
Following up with our Nintendo and Sega posts, we are now turning our attention to the original Xbox and Playstation, and the PlayStation 2. Starting
The Best Reddit Sega Posts in the Last 7 Days
Each week we scour the internet to get the best, and most interesting stories out there in our quest to cover everything retro. We did
The Best Reddit Nintendo Retro Gaming Posts In The Last Week
Reddit is an amazing place, what was once the domain of bulletin boards, is now combined into a single platform we all know and (mostly)
Ink Console: Merging E-Reading with Interactive Gaming (Coming Soon)
The Ink Console is a very interesting project that links both gaming with e-ink technology. Harking back to the "choose your own adventure"
Super Mario RPG Soundtrack Releases Set for April 9, Including Super Famicom Version (Japan)
Square Enix has announced the release of three Super Mario RPG soundtrack products, set to launch on April 9, 2025. These will feature music from