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Polymega Price Increase: Playmaji Raises Base Unit and Accessory Prices Effective October 5
Playmaji confirms a broad price increase for Polymega hardware, with the Base Unit rising to $599. New prices, effective October 5, affect the Remix, Element Module...
Culdcept II Dreamcast Online Restoration: Shuouma Reinstates Online Play and Releases AI-Assisted English Patch
Culdcept II for the Dreamcast has had its online functionality restored by preservationist Shuouma, plus an AI-assisted English translation. Details, release history,...
Nintendo Switch Dominates Japanese Console Market, Says Analyst Serkan Toto
Analyst Serkan Toto argues the Nintendo Switch rescued Japan's console market. Coverage of his interview with The Game Business, Switch history, and market context.
Symphony of the Night Early Mock-Up Revealed at TGS 2026 as Castlevania Marks 40 Years
Konami displays early Symphony of the Night design documents at Tokyo Game Show 2026. Digital Eclipse's Chris Kohler and Push Square's Sammy Barker flag a proto...
RetroSync GBA-to-Switch Trade Adapter Nears Completion — Wireless Pokémon Trading for FireRed, LeafGreen, Emerald
Homebrew developer RetroSync is close to releasing a GBA-to-Switch wireless adapter that enables Pokémon trades from Game Boy Advance titles including FireRed,...
Tassei Denki Shows G'AIM'E Light Gun 'Pro' and 'Lite' at TGS 2026
Tassei Denki unveiled two G'AIM'E Light Gun prototypes — Pro and Lite — at Tokyo Game Show 2026. Read verified details on hardware changes, SKU updates, and how the...
Uniracers Pixar Lawsuit Myth: Investigating DMA Design’s Unirally Controversy
An investigation into the long-running claim that Pixar sued Nintendo over DMA Design’s 1994 SNES title Uniracers (Unirally). We review primary sources, developer...
Uniracers Pixar Lawsuit Myth: Investigation Finds No Court Records for SNES Classic
An investigation into claims that Pixar sued Nintendo over SNES racer Uniracers (Unirally) finds no public court records and limited recollection from Pixar and...
Pokémon TCG 30th Anniversary: Celebration Packs Sell Out as Scalpers and Crowds Dominate Drop
The Pokémon TCG marks its 30th anniversary with a global drop of 30th Celebration products. High demand, overnight queues in the UK and scalpers have left many...
Super Mario 64 DS Brain Study: 2014 Max Planck Paper Links Gaming to Increased Grey Matter
A 2014 Max Planck study using Super Mario 64 DS found measurable increases in grey matter in regions tied to spatial memory, planning and motor control after a...
BlastEm Emulator Reaches 1.0 — Michael Pavone Commits to AI-Free, Artisanal Code
BlastEm, the long-running Sega-focused emulator from Michael Pavone, hits version 1.0 after 13 years. Pavone affirms the project will remain handcrafted and AI-free...
Richard Garriott Ultima AI Discussion at Dragon Con Signals Industry Debate
Richard Garriott, creator of the Ultima series and founder of Origin Systems, discussed generative AI and creative tools at Dragon Con. Attendees reported on his use...
Evercade Nexus Neo Geo Arcade Packs: Blaze Confirms Three New Cartridges for Evercade Library
Blaze Entertainment has confirmed three additional Neo Geo Arcade cartridge collections for the Evercade platform, expanding the handheld's library of classic SNK...
Hague Ruling Bans MIG Switch Circumvention Devices for Nintendo Switch
The Hague District Court rules the sale of MIG Switch circumvention devices unlawful, ordering sellers to stop dropshipping cards that enable piracy on Nintendo...
NQ64 Soho Opening: New Two-Floor Arcade Bar in Orange Yard Brings 60+ Machines to London's Soho
NQ64 has opened its largest venue to date in Soho's Orange Yard. The two-floor arcade bar features more than 60 coin-op machines, UV pool tables, augmented-reality...
Plaion Delays Neo Geo AES+ Launch to September 2027 — Neo Geo AES+ Delay Explained
Plaion has postponed the worldwide launch of the Neo Geo AES+ from November 12, 2026 to September 16, 2027 due to global component supply constraints. Details on...
The Rubber-Keyed Wonder ZX Spectrum book: Golden Slumbers launches Kickstarter on October 1
Publisher Golden Slumbers Ltd. will launch a Kickstarter on October 1 for The Rubber-Keyed Wonder, a companion book to the 2024 documentary chronicling 45 years of the...
Ultima VII: How Origin Systems' 1992 PC RPG Redefined NPC Conversation and Worldbuilding
A look at Ultima VII's design legacy, Origin Systems' role, and how the Exult engine and GOG keep the 1992 PC classic playable today.
The James Pond Legacy: Antstream Confirmed as Developer Behind Controversial Collection
Antstream has confirmed it developed The James Pond Legacy: The Pond Is Not Enough for System 3. The move follows fan backlash over AI-generated assets and coincides...
Aero Blasters (Air Buster) Mega Drive Loading Screen Explained: Kaneko Developer Breaks Down the ROM Compression
Veteran Kaneko developer explains why Aero Blasters (Air Buster) shows a loading/intermission screen on the Mega Drive/Genesis port. Background on the 1990 arcade...
Ayami Kojima Castlevania Artwork on Konami 40th Anniversary Site Is From 2019, Not New
Konami's official Castlevania 40th anniversary site features Ayami Kojima art that originated in 2019 for Grimoire of Souls. Here’s what’s verified about the artwork,...
Ring: The Legend of the Nibelungen Dreamcast Prototype Preserved — Playable 3-Disc Port Surfaces
A preserved Dreamcast prototype of Arxel Tribe's Ring: The Legend of the Nibelungen has been recovered and tested. Details on the three-disc port, preservation by Sega...
Nintendo Switch 2 Price Increase: New Global Prices Take Effect September 1, 2026
Nintendo raises Nintendo Switch 2 prices outside Japan effective September 1, 2026. Read the verified regional price changes, US bundle details, and what this means...
Peter Cullen, Voice of Optimus Prime, Reportedly Dies at 85 — Career from Saturday Supercade to Transformers Games
Veteran voice actor Peter Cullen, best known as the voice of Optimus Prime and the first Western Mario, has reportedly died at 85. A look at his career, credits and...
S. Brocklehurst Interview: The Untold Story Behind Roller Coaster (ZX Spectrum)
A Retro Gamer interview sheds light on the anonymous developer behind Roller Coaster (1985) for the ZX Spectrum, the game's legacy, and the disputed Game Boy port...
Earthion YK-IIA Arcade Controller: Games Care and Versao Ltda. Build Hand-Built Mega Drive Accessory
Games Care and Versao Ltda. have revealed a hand-built YK-IIA Arcade Controller for Earthion's upcoming Mega Drive/Genesis release.
Commodore 77: Cyberpunk 2077 Commodore 64 Special Edition Revealed
Commodore International and CD PROJEKT RED have announced the Commodore 77, a Cyberpunk 2077-themed Commodore 64 special edition featuring an exclusive demo, upgraded...
Manic Miner Relaunch Announced for Nintendo Switch and Consoles — Faithful 1983 Classic Recreated
BBG Entertainment is relaunching Matthew Smith's 1983 platformer Manic Miner for PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and Mac with all 20 original levels, revamped...
Manic Miner Remake: BBG Entertainment Confirms AI-Assisted Trailer Ahead of Gamescom
BBG Entertainment's Manic Miner remake is coming to PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and Mac. CEO Stephan Berendsen confirms AI-assisted animation work on the...
Alien Breed 35th Anniversary Collection Announced — Commodore to Publish Remastered Team17 Classics
Commodore International will publish Alien Breed: 35th Anniversary, a six-game collection from Team17 developed by Antstream. The retro collection, revealed at Pixel...
Ninja JaJaMaru: Yokai Night Parade Coming to PC, Switch 2 and PS5 — Pixel Arcadia Reveal
City Connection and Amazing Co., Ltd. announced Ninja JaJaMaru: Yokai Night Parade for PC, Switch 2 and PS5 during the Pixel Arcadia showcase.
Mr. Nutz Physical Release: Strictly Limited and Atari Bring Mr. Nutz and Hoppin' Mad to SNES and Mega Drive in Early 2027
Strictly Limited and Atari announced premium physical editions of Mr. Nutz and the long-lost sequel Mr.
Retro Games Ltd Confirms The A1200 as an Official Amiga Product — Amiga Branding Returns
Retro Games Ltd has announced The A1200 will carry official Amiga branding following a licensing agreement involving the Amiga Corporation and Mike Battilana. Here’s...
Ravi Abbott Leaves The Retro Hour: Longtime Host Steps Down After 10 Years
Ravi Abbott, co-founder and longtime host of The Retro Hour podcast, has announced he will step down from hosting duties after more than a decade. The Nottingham-based...
RetroTINK New Video Processor Announcement Expected Saturday: Mike Chi Teases Affordable High-Performance Device
RetroTINK creator Mike Chi has teased a new member of the RetroTINK family, with an official announcement expected Saturday. Read verified details about the RetroTINK...
RetroTINK-6X CE Release: 1440p Retro Scaler Announced by Mike Chi, Ships August 24 2026
Mike Chi has announced the RetroTINK-6X CE, a 1440p-class analogue-input scaler with RT4K-class image pipeline and CRT simulation features. Shipping starts August 24,...
Dungeons & Dragons: Shadow Over Mystara Mega Drive Port Advances on Genesis Using SGDK
Developer Cristiano Camacho is building a homebrew Mega Drive/Genesis port of Capcom's 1996 arcade brawler Dungeons & Dragons: Shadow Over Mystara using the SGDK...
Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie Rebuilt for Evercade Nexus: Blaze Entertainment Details New N64-Based Ports
Blaze Entertainment has released a deep-dive revealing that Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie were rebuilt for the Evercade family using original Nintendo 64 code as a...
Switch 2 Price Increase UK Confirmed: Nintendo Raises Switch 2 Prices Effective September 1, 2026
Nintendo has confirmed a regional price increase for the Switch 2, with the UK price rising to £419.99 on September 1, 2026. Read the full breakdown of new prices for...
Atari Announcement Tease: "We Have a Vision for Your Game Shelf" Sparks Interest
Atari has launched a landing page teasing a major announcement, urging fans to sign up. We summarise the official messaging, historical context, and what this could...
Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie Evercade Release: Rare and Blaze Bring N64 Classics to a Single Cart in October 2026
Rare and Blaze are releasing Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie on a single Evercade cartridge in October 2026. Developer access to original source code and enhanced...
Terranigma Re-release Teased: Clever River Games Hint at SNES RPG Return Ahead of Pixel Arcadia
Clever River Games appears to tease a Terranigma re-release in a Pixel Arcadia Gamescom showcase teaser. Read verified details about the original SNES release, key...
Terranigma Coming to Nintendo Switch and Modern Platforms in Early 2027 — Original Artist Kamui Fujiwara Returns
Quintet's cult classic Terranigma, originally released on the SNES in 1995, is confirmed for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox and PC in early...
Breath of the Wild 3DS Demake: Fan Homebrew Runs on 3DS Emulators, Not Real Hardware
A fan-made demake of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has surfaced and runs under 3DS emulation. Here’s what is known about the build, its sources, and how it...
Breath of the Wild 3DS Demake: Toolchain Evidence Raises Questions About Origins
A fan-made demake of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild surfaced online for 3DS emulation. Code analysis citing devkitARM, citro3D, citro2D and newlib 4.6.0 has...
Analogue Pocket Supreme Edition: 24K Gold-Plated and Red Glossy Models Revealed
Analogue and Supreme have unveiled limited-run Analogue Pocket models in 24K gold-plated and custom red glossy finishes as part of Supreme's Fall/Winter 2026...
Golden Axe Voices Debunked: Sega Arcade Audio Rumor Clarified
A factual look at the long-running Golden Axe audio rumor, tracing the franchise's release history, developer credits, and investigations that debunk the 'death row...
Battle Skin Panic English Release on MangaGamer Brings 1990 Gainax Card Game to PC
Gainax's 1990 card-battler Battle Skin Panic receives an English release on MangaGamer. Read verified details on platforms, release history, and the 2023 translation.
Z for 2 Zelda Hack Brings Two-Player Co-op to 1986 The Legend of Zelda (NES)
Z for 2 is a newly released ROM hack by Deric Miller that converts the 1986 NES classic The Legend of Zelda into a two-player simultaneous cooperative experience....
Nintendo Switch 2 Price Increase: U.S. MSRP Rises to $499.99 on September 1, 2026
Nintendo has confirmed a U.S. price increase for the Nintendo Switch 2 to $499.99 effective September 1, 2026.
WatermelonDS (melonDualDS) Update and Seedless Launch: DS Emulation Advances on Android and Linux
WatermelonDS (formerly melonDualDS) updated to v0.7.0 with a UI refresh, RetroAchievements and experimental Vulkan FastPath. Seedless, a lighter DraStic-based...
Egret II Mini livestream announced for August 27 2026 — new software will bring library to 100 titles
Taito and Famitsu will host an Egret II Mini livestream on August 27, 2026 to reveal new software that will expand the tabletop console's library to 100 titles....
PS3 Emulation on ARM: RPCS3 Developer Details 6-Month Push to Close the Gap
RPCS3 developer WhatCookie outlines a six-month effort to accelerate PlayStation 3 emulation on ARM hardware, using an AYN Odin 2 and Linux to deliver major...
Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Hit 23.68M as Q1 FY2027 Declines Follow Japan Price Hike
Nintendo's Q1 FY2027 financial report shows Switch 2 at 23.68 million units sold, Q1 hardware dip tied to high launch comparisons and a May price increase in Japan;...
How the Sega Dreamcast Logo Is Rendered in Real Time: NekoEye Breaks Down the Dreamcast Startup Sequence
A technical look at how the Sega Dreamcast logo is rendered in real time on boot. NekoEye's video demonstrates the Dreamcast BIOS technique of concealing geometry...
SuperGroupies Sega Watches: Mega Drive, Saturn and Dreamcast Models Now Available for Pre-Order
SuperGroupies has unveiled three officially themed watches modeled on Sega's Mega Drive, Saturn and Dreamcast consoles. Pre-orders are open at 27,500 yen each, with...
Amiga Corporation Licenses CBM 8-bit Software to Commodore International in New IP Agreement
Amiga Corporation has licensed CBM 8-bit software and documentation to Commodore International while reaffirming Amiga's control of principal Commodore and Amiga...
AYANEO GBA SP-style Handheld: Company Confirms Interest in Clamshell Design
AYANEO boss Arthur Zhang confirmed interest in producing a GBA SP-style clamshell handheld during a recent livestream. Read verified details on the KONKR Pocket...
WipEout 3 Special Edition 30fps Patch: hueponik Restores Speed on PS1 Classic
Independent developer hueponik has released a patch that unlocks 30fps for WipEout 3 Special Edition, addressing the PAL-era 25fps limit and adding emulator...
Intellivision Amico Box Image Featuring Nintendo Characters Appears on UK Retailer Listing
A UK retailer listed the Intellivision Amico with box art showing Nintendo characters. Here's what we know about the image, the retailer's response, and the Amico...