Escape 2049
French developer OrionSoft has unveiled Escape 2049, a new cinematic platformer for the Sega Genesis and Game Boy Advance. Funding is currently underway via Kickstarter, with physical cartridges planned for collectors.
Homebrew
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.
ESP Soft Releases New Amstrad CPC Haunted House Adventure
ESP Soft has released a brand new adventure game, 'Casimiro en la Casa Encantada', for the classic Amstrad CPC platform just in time for Christmas. Players guide Casimiro through a haunted house basement filled with puzzles, featuring colourful 8-bit graphics and traditional gameplay.
New Super Hang-On-Style Racer Arrives For Commodore 64
A new fan-made racing game, TT-64, has arrived for the Commodore 64, channelling the spirit of Sega's classic arcade racer, Super Hang-On. Featuring multiple routes and selectable difficulty levels, this homebrew release fills a notable gap in the C64's library and demonstrates the platform's.
New NES Game 'The Trial of Kharzoid' Is An 'Arkanoidvania'
A new NES homebrew cartridge, 'The Trial of Kharzoid', is fusing two classic 8-bit genres into an 'arkanoidvania'. Developed by Pascal Bélisle and published physically via Broke Studio.
Commodore International Sues to Invalidate Rival's Trademarks
The resurrected Commodore International, now owned by a team including YouTuber Christian Simpson, has launched legal action against Italian rival Commodore Industries. The new owners claim the Italian firm's trademarks are invalid and that they hold the original rights dating back to 1983.
C64 Homebrew 'Oblast' Reimagines 1978 Arcade Game Blasto
Developer Cameron Kaiser releases a free, technically impressive reimagining of the classic arcade shooter for the Commodore 64.
Star Fox 64 Gets Unofficial Dreamcast Port - Released Today
Developer JNMartin has released an unofficial port of Star Fox 64 for the Sega Dreamcast, built on the game's decompilation project. The release showcases the enduring creativity of the Dreamcast homebrew scene.
Cubiboot v0.3 Brings The GameCube’s Startup Sequence Back From The Dead
The Cubiboot project has received a major update. Version 0.3 adds support for SD2SP2 and SD Gecko adapters, brings In-Game Reset to the GameCube, and fixes key compatibility issues for PicoBoot users.
Modder Creates 'Automatic' GBA-To-GBC Converter
Just when you think the retro modding scene has finally hit the
Mighty Final Fight Forever Will Launch Just In Time For Christmas
After years of development, the fan-made sequel to Capcom's NES brawler finally has a release date. Mighty Final Fight Forever brings 2-player co-op, a new 1997 storyline, and OpenBoR mechanics to PC this December.
New Open-Source 8-Bit Console 'GameTank' Set for 2025 Launch
A new 8-bit console is on the horizon. The GameTank is a fully open-source machine built from scratch, featuring dual 6502 processors and a philosophy that rejects emulation in favour of bare-metal coding.