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RayNeo Air 4 Pro Switch 2: AR Glasses Bring Big-Screen Nintendo Switch 2 Play to USB-C Headsets
Hands-on look at the RayNeo Air 4 Pro AR glasses, their compatibility with Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 via the JoyDock, hardware specs, and how they compare to rival...
Sonic the Hedgehog Pinball Table Announced by Jersey Jack — Starts at $9,999 for 35th Anniversary
Jersey Jack Pinball and Sega have unveiled an official Sonic the Hedgehog pinball table designed by industry veteran Steve Ritchie. The machine, released to mark...
GG Aleste 3 Master System Hack Brings Aleste Collection Shooter to Sega 8‑Bit
A hacked Master System release of GG Aleste 3 lets Sega 8‑bit fans play the M2-developed shooter on original hardware. Here's what is verified about the Aleste...
Premier Eleven and Miracle Stadium Playable on Dreamcast as Atomiswave Games Preserved
Unreleased Atomiswave prototype Premier Eleven and released title Miracle Stadium have been dumped as Dreamcast GDI images, enabling play via emulation or optical...
Wallop The Wallaby: I Heart Pizza Reveals New 16-Bit Sega Genesis Release
I Heart Pizza announces Wallop The Wallaby, a new authentic 16-bit game for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive developed with Sikthehedgehog. Details, quotes, and platform...
Anbernic 55G1: Switch Lite-Style Handheld Boasts Hall Effect Sticks and Triggers
Anbernic's upcoming 55G1 handheld mirrors the Switch Lite design and highlights Hall Effect thumbsticks and triggers. Read verified details from the trailer and...
Ultima Revival 2027: Richard Garriott Eyes Copyright Reversion to Reclaim Lord British's Ultima
Richard Garriott says a U.S. copyright reversion in 2027 could let him reclaim rights to his original Ultima works.
Time Extension News Editor Role: Remote UK Job Covering Retro Gaming, Nintendo Switch and eShop News
Time Extension (Hookshot Media) is hiring a UK-based News Editor to cover retro gaming, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Direct and eShop updates. Learn responsibilities,...
Commodore Callback Phone: $499 Price, Bespoke Hardware and Company Response to Backlash
Commodore International defends the Callback 8020 flip phone's $499 price, highlighting bespoke tooling, a custom PCB, Sailfish-based OS and production limits after...
Commodore Meets Amiga Owner: Christian Simpson Travels to Italy to Discuss Amiga IP
Commodore International CEO Christian Simpson met Amiga IP owner Mike Battilana in Italy in June, restarting talks over the Amiga brand as Commodore balances retro...
RPG Maker Forums Closing: rpgmakerweb.com to Be Replaced by RPG MAKER GUILD, Community Posts Won't Transfer
Gotcha Gotcha Games is shutting down rpgmakerweb.com and launching RPG MAKER GUILD. Community content posted since 2012 will not be migrated.
Ninja Master's Neo Geo Premium Selection Coming to Steam with Rollback Netcode
Code Mystics has announced ADK's 1996 fighter Ninja Master's ~The Scroll of the Ninja Emperor~ for the Neo Geo Premium Selection on Steam, featuring rollback netcode,...
Nintendo Switch 2 Pokémon Pokopia Bundle Confirmed for Europe — July 2, 2026
Nintendo has announced a new Nintendo Switch 2 bundle for Europe that includes a download code for Pokémon Pokopia, launching July 2, 2026. Details, regional options...
Nintendo Switch eShop Redesign: Switch Firmware Update Delivers Faster, App-Based Storefront
Nintendo's recent Switch firmware update replaces the browser-based eShop with a dedicated app, improving speed and introducing optional dark styling. Coverage...
AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 Teased: What We Know About the Gen 2 Handheld
AYANEO has teased a successor to the AYANEO Pocket Micro, promising improved ergonomics, performance, controls, and battery life. Read verified details on the original...
AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 teased ahead of June 26 unveiling: specs, joysticks, and bigger battery
AYANEO has teased the AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 ahead of a June 26, 2026 unveiling. Read verified details on controls, battery, ports, and the Pocket Micro lineage for...
Nintendo 64 30th Anniversary: N64 Legacy, Key Games, and How to Share Your Memories
A look at the Nintendo 64's 30th anniversary, its influence on 3D gaming, key developers and titles, availability on Nintendo Switch Online, and how readers can submit...
Super Mario Bros. sealed copy sells for $3 million — record NES auction sale
A rare sealed copy of Super Mario Bros. graded PSA 9.6 A++ sold for $3 million at Heritage Auctions; discovered inside a launch-era NES Control Deck bundle and dated...
Tim Langdell Files Federal Complaint Against Mobigame Over 'EDGE' Trademark
Mobigame CEO David Papazian says Tim Langdell has refiled trademark claims in a Virginia federal complaint, reviving a long-running dispute over the name EDGE that...
Analogue Pocket Everdrive Incompatibility: Krikzz Identifies Hardware-Related File Corruption in New Pocket Units
Everdrive maker Krikzz reports file-system corruption on newer Analogue Pocket units that prevents Everdrive flash carts from functioning; Analogue says it won't...
Sango Fighter 2 Added to Nexon Computer Museum Exhibition — Classic MS-DOS Fighter Celebrated
Sango Fighter 2, the 1995 MS‑DOS fighting game from Panda Entertainment, has been selected for permanent display at South Korea's Nexon Computer Museum. Super Fighter...
Crash Bandicoot Licensing: Jason Rubin Details 'Abysmal' Relationship with Universal Interactive
Naughty Dog founder Jason Rubin recounts the difficult licensing relationship with Universal Interactive during Crash Bandicoot's rise on PlayStation, detailing...
Analogue Pocket Adapter Set Back in Stock — Cartridge Adapter Supports TurboGrafx-16, PC Engine, Neo Geo Pocket and More
Analogue has confirmed its Adapter Set for the Analogue Pocket will return to stock June 12th at 8am PDT. The $99.99 kit supports TurboGrafx-16, PC Engine, SuperGrafx,...
Neo Geo Raycaster Modified: Community Expands Modern Vintage Gamer's DOOM Demo
Community developers have enhanced Modern Vintage Gamer's Neo Geo raycaster demo, showing early SNK hardware can run a simple DOOM-style engine. Read the details on...
Soul Blazer Relocalisation Released: Fan Patch Updates 1992 Quintet/Enix SNES Classic
A new fan relocalisation for Soul Blazer updates the 1992 Quintet/Enix SNES RPG. Read what changed, who made it, and how it compares to prior retranslations.
Visco Arcade Evercade Collections Leak: 16 Neo Geo and Arcade Titles Confirmed
Blaze Entertainment confirms Visco Arcade 1 and Visco Arcade 2 Evercade cartridges after Amazon listings briefly appeared. Full game lists and background on Visco and...
Visco Arcade 1 and 2 Confirmed for Evercade: Release Date, Prices, and Full Game Lists
Blaze Entertainment has confirmed Visco Arcade 1 and Visco Arcade 2 for Evercade cartridge release on August 28, 2026. Read the full game lists, pricing, and...
Sega Clarifies Generative AI Use in Crazy Taxi: World Tour Following Steam Disclosure
Sega says generative AI was used as a reference tool for background assets in Crazy Taxi: World Tour, with human review of all final content. Read the developer...
Daytona USA Recompilation on GitHub: Subarasheese's Static Port of the 2011 XBLA Version
Developer Subarasheese has published a static recompilation project for the 2011 XBLA version of Daytona USA on GitHub, leveraging the ReXGlue tool. Here's what is...
Tomodachi Life Sales Surge as Japan Switch Price Hike Pushes Hardware Numbers Down — Famitsu Charts
Famitsu's latest Japanese charts show Tomodachi Life surging on Nintendo Switch while the May 25 price hike coincides with a sharp decline in Switch hardware sales.
Sega Force magazine history: Inside Europress Impact’s early-90s Sega publication
A concise history of Sega Force magazine, its creators Roger Kean and Oli Frey, and its place in the early-1990s UK magazine boom covering Master System and Mega Drive...
Felipe 64 N64 Tool Accelerates Nintendo 64 Homebrew Development
Felipe 64 is a work-in-progress tool from N64GameBuilder that exports data assets for Libdragon projects, demonstrated with a Final Fight demo for the Nintendo 64.
John Blanche Legacy: How the Warhammer Artist Shaped Games Workshop’s Grimdark Imagination
Legendary Warhammer artist John Blanche has died at 77. A look at his career at Games Workshop, contributions to White Dwarf and Fighting Fantasy, and his enduring...
Retrace App Adds SN Operator Support for SNES Cartridge Authentication on iOS and Android
Retrace v1.1.0 from Epilogue adds SN Operator support for SNES cartridge identification and authenticity checks, plus UI scaling for tablets, faster detection, haptic...
Wil Overton Reimagines Super Play Cover Art: SNES Magazine Icon Revisited
Artist Wil Overton has recreated the debut Super Play cover with modern styling. Read how the former Rare artist is turning classic SNES magazine art into a Patreon...
CPS3 core for MiSTer FPGA launches: Jotego brings Capcom's CPS3 to life
Jotego has launched a CPS3 core for the MiSTer FPGA, bringing Capcom's 1996 arcade hardware closer to accurate FPGA reproduction. Timeline, technical notes and game...
Lenovo G02 Handheld: SUNYAO-Branded Units with Preloaded ROMs Spur Investigation
The Lenovo G02 emulation handheld, sold under SUNYAO branding on AliExpress and reported to ship with preloaded ROMs, has prompted an investigation and official...
Switch 2 Price Increase: Nintendo Pledges More Games to Boost Ownership Value
Nintendo responds to Switch 2 price increase by promising a stronger software lineup. Details on price changes, executive comments, and upcoming first-party releases.
Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Hit 19.86 Million as Nintendo Lowers FY2027 Forecast Ahead of Price Hikes
Nintendo reports 19.86 million Switch 2 units sold since its June 2025 launch, updates fiscal year 2027 forecast, and outlines upcoming releases including Yoshi and...
Switch 2 Price Hike: Nintendo Raises Console and Switch Online Prices Ahead of 2026 Rollout
Nintendo has announced global price increases for the Switch 2 and price adjustments to Nintendo Switch Online in Japan, effective May–September 2026. See the new...
Commodore 64C Ultimate announced: FPGA-powered Commodore 64 remake available for pre-order
Commodore International has announced the Commodore 64C Ultimate, an FPGA-based remake of the 1986 C64C with original tooling, three preorder editions, and...
Vintage Computer Festival East Bomb Threat Interrupts Retro Computing Panel at InfoAge Museum
A bomb threat forced evacuation of a retro computing panel at Vintage Computer Festival East in New Jersey, halting a livestream hosted by AmigaBill. Organizers...
Consolevariations Forced Into Read-Only Mode After Hack Targets Console Database
Consolevariations, the community-driven console database founded in 2018, was placed into read-only mode after malicious uploads containing a PHP script were...
AYANEO NEXT 2 Pre-Order Returns With Large Price Hike Amid Global RAM Crisis
AYANEO has resumed NEXT 2 pre-orders with a reduced SKU lineup and significantly higher prices due to rising storage costs. Current availability, SKU pricing, and...
Nintendo 3DS Turns 15: Celebrating a Decade and a Half of Innovation in Handheld Gaming
Explore the 15th anniversary of the Nintendo 3DS, examining its legacy, hardware evolution, and impact on the portable gaming industry.
Commodore 64 Documentary Kickstarter Nearly Reaches Half of £55,000 Goal in 12 Hours
Nicola and Anthony Caulfield's new documentary 'Commodore 64: The Birth of a Cultural Icon' has launched on Kickstarter and raised nearly half of its £55,000 target...
AYANEO Pocket VERT Revealed: New Handheld Boasts Hidden Trackpad and Premium Features
AYANEO unveils the Pocket VERT, a premium handheld inspired by the Game Boy, featuring a hidden dual-mode trackpad, high-density battery, and Game Boy-perfect scaling....
BBC Segment Sparks Retro Gaming Debate: Windows 95 Displayed on Apple Macintosh
BBC's recent segment on the 30th anniversary of Windows 95 caused a stir by featuring the OS alongside an Apple Macintosh SE—an intriguing choice clarified by Peter...
New Nintendo 3DS XL Prices Surge, Rivaling Modern Consoles Amid High Demand
The New Nintendo 3DS XL experiences a dramatic price increase on the secondhand market, nearly matching the cost of current-gen consoles. Explore the factors driving...
Nintendo Switch 2 Size Comparison: Handheld Evolution Through the Decades
Explore how the Nintendo Switch 2 stacks up against classic and modern handheld consoles, with a detailed size comparison of systems from Game Boy to Steam Deck OLED.
Nintendo Switch 2 Cartridges: Confirmed Bittering Agent Returns to Prevent Accidental Ingestion
Nintendo reaffirms safety with Denatonium Benzoate coating on Switch 2 cartridges. Learn about the technology and community responses as the Nintendo Switch 2 prepares...
Nintendo Switch 2 Boot Screen Leak Reveals First Look Ahead of June 2025 Launch
A video leak provides gamers their first look at the Nintendo Switch 2 boot sequence as excitement builds for the console's official release on June 5, 2025.
Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Order Surge Signals Potential Record-Breaking Global Launch
Nintendo Switch 2's pre-order demand surpasses expectations with 2.2 million Japan registrations, hinting at a possible record-setting console debut according to...
Miyoo Mini Plus Metal Shell Mod: MechDIY and Skull Gaming Launch Premium Gundam, Zelda and Evangelion Variants
MechDIY and Skull Gaming's upgraded Miyoo Mini Plus variants add CNC'd metal shells, improved buttons and speakers to the 2023 handheld emulation favorite—here's what...
SuperStation One Console Mode Beta Arrives: Taki Udon Details UI, RetroAchievements, and Dock Pricing
Taki Udon's SuperStation One Console Mode beta is rolling out, bringing a bespoke UI with RetroAchievements, artwork scraping, screenshot wallpaper and a required...
SuperStation One Console Mode Update Delayed: Taki Udon Confirms Fixes and 'To Cook' Pause
Taki Udon's SuperStation One Console Mode update was delayed from June; here's what changed, confirmed features including RetroAchievements and Big Grid, and the...
SuperStation One Console Mode Update: Taki Udon Releases Console UI After Delay
Taki Udon's SuperStation One Console Mode update went live July 29, 2026. Read the timeline, confirmed features including RetroAchievements, artwork scraping, Big Grid...
AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic: $179 Android Handheld Drops Analog Sticks
AYANEO refreshes the Pocket Micro with the Pocket Micro Classic — an Android-based handheld using the MediaTek Helio G99, removing dual analogue sticks and launching...
Nintendo Switch Game Cases Prove Remarkably Durable After House Fire, Surviving Extreme Heat
Nintendo Switch game cartridges withstand house fire thanks to the resilience of Nintendo's official game cases, highlighting the durability of Nintendo hardware and...
Yuzo Koshiro Terranigma: Composer Reveals Forgotten SNES Track from Quintet Classic
Veteran composer Yuzo Koshiro says he rediscovered a lost Terranigma track he scored for Quintet's SNES action-RPG. Coverage of the reveal, Koshiro's ongoing work on...