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Ridge Racer Port Achieves Impossible GBA Feat

Ridge Racer Port Achieves Impossible GBA Feat

Ridge Racer finally hits Game Boy Advance thanks to Gustavo Valiente’s RR Project, a from-scratch port using his Butano engine to deliver flat-shaded 3D drifting that brings Namco’s 1993 arcade classic to Nintendo’s handheld with surprisingly smooth performance.

FirebrandX Cracks SNES Audio Ripping For Under €18

FirebrandX Cracks SNES Audio Ripping For Under €18

FirebrandX’s new tutorial shows how to rip authentic SNES digital audio using a cheap SPDIF USB card and a clever sample-rate workaround, making professional-quality preservation accessible to everyday retro fans.

SpongeBob Claw Machine Transforms Your Living Room

SpongeBob Claw Machine Transforms Your Living Room

Arcade1Up’s SpongeBob claw machine shrinks arcade nostalgia into a Bikini Bottom cabinet, with adjustable difficulty, show effects and plush prizes that turn your living room into a 90s-style prize pit.

Dreamcast VGA Adapter Hits Market for Just €19

Dreamcast VGA Adapter Hits Market for Just €19

Mike Chi's latest RetroTINK creation brings premium VGA connectivity to the Dreamcast. This fully-shielded dongle promises crystal-clear 480p output for retro gaming perfection.

Rushing Beat Brawler Returns After 33-Year Hiatus

Rushing Beat Brawler Returns After 33-Year Hiatus

After 33 years in gaming limbo, the cult SNES beat 'em up series Rushing Beat is staging an unexpected comeback. The new instalment promises modern updates while staying true to its 16-bit roots.

Snow Bros. Classic Collection Secures 90s Trilogy Revival

Snow Bros. Classic Collection Secures 90s Trilogy Revival

Snow Bros Classic Collection brings Toaplan’s frosty arcade trilogy to PS5, Switch and PC, bundling Snow Bros., Snow Bros.: Nick & Tom and Snow Bros. Jr. in one definitive co-op platforming package for retro fans.

Amiga A1200 Revival Secures June 2026 Launch

Amiga A1200 Revival Secures June 2026 Launch

THEA1200 pre-orders are live, bringing a full-size, working Amiga A1200 recreation with HDMI, authentic keyboard, 25 built-in classics and USB support, letting 90s home-computing fans relive the golden Amiga era in June 2026.

Analogue 3D Ships November 18 After Year-Long Wait

Analogue 3D Ships November 18 After Year-Long Wait

Analogue 3D pre-orders are finally shipping, with the premium Nintendo 64 recreation console due to leave warehouses from 18 November 2025. After months of delays, early buyers can soon enjoy 4K N64 gaming with region-free play, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Super Mario 64 Theme Returns in Galaxy Movie

Super Mario 64 Theme Returns in Galaxy Movie

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie trailer is packed with Nintendo Easter eggs, from Super Mario 64 and Odyssey to Wonder, teasing a wild, reference-filled adventure for retro Nintendo fans.

Robin Hood Battles Prince John in C64 Castle Escape

Robin Hood Battles Prince John in C64 Castle Escape

Griffonsoft returns to the C64 with Sherwood, a new Robin Hood adventure following their hit MUSKETEER. Expect high-stakes action, polished retro gameplay and a premium Collector’s Edition release designed for classic gaming fans.

Two Firms Battle for Miniature Arcade Collector Market

Two Firms Battle for Miniature Arcade Collector Market

Two specialist companies are revolutionising retro gaming collectibles with beautifully crafted miniature arcade cabinets. These playable recreations capture the essence of 80s arcade culture.

Fan Project Transforms Infamous Zelda Game for Game Boy

Fan Project Transforms Infamous Zelda Game for Game Boy

One of gaming's most obscure Zelda titles has been miraculously transformed into a proper Game Boy adventure. The CD-i cult classic gets a second chance with colour enhancements and other features.