A Raspberry Pi 3 has been turned into the Game Dodecahedron, a DIY console that runs bare-metal AArch64 assembly games from custom SD card cartridges. It is a neat nod to early console design, with a very modern homebrew twist.
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.
RetroRGB’s latest weekly roundup puts the ArcStation PS1 ODE in the spotlight, alongside new MiSTer FPGA cores and a RetroTINK 5X Pro update. It is a busy week for PlayStation preservation, FPGA fans, and video upscaler users.
Games That Werent has added four new unreleased Commodore 64 titles and updated 22 existing entries. The latest work adds more detail to the C64’s preservation record.
A key voice behind R-Type III has raised concerns about the launch state of ININ Games’ remake. Kengo Miyata says the game should have had more quality assurance before sale.
Business Standard has taken a closer look at FPGA technology in retro gaming, and why some fans see it as a more accurate route than software emulation. The piece also touches on preservation, handhelds, and the growing interest in hardware-level recreation.
A Retro Handhelds project shows how the Acemagic Kron Mini K1 mini-PC can run as a low-power, always-on RomM server for retro game libraries. It is a neat fit for anyone who wants to cut down on the micro-SD shuffle.
John Cronin has updated the GK handheld console with STM32MP2 hardware, giving the portable emulator a major boost. The new model adds support for tougher systems, including Nintendo 64.
Ubisoft is bringing Rayman Legends Retold to new platforms with a rebuilt visual style, extra stages, and a new world. The preview also points to a bigger technical shift from UbiArt to Snowdrop.
A GameCube keychain has been turned into a fully working controller, with custom parts, tactile switches and an RP2040 microcontroller. It is a neat bit of miniaturisation from a modder known as Brux.
