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Hasbro and Nintendo Announce Multi-Year The Legend of Zelda Toy Partnership Beginning 2027
Hasbro and Nintendo have unveiled a multi-year licensing deal to produce The Legend of Zelda action figures beginning in 2027, with an initial reveal scheduled for San...
DOOM Named One of The Washington Post's 25 Most Influential Works of American Culture (1986–1995)
The Washington Post has selected id Software's 1993 shooter DOOM as one of the 25 most influential works of American culture for 1986–1995. The selection highlights...
8BitDo 'Jade' Ultimate 3-Mode Controller Review: Transparent Design and Nintendo Switch Compatibility
Hands-on look at 8BitDo's transparent 'Jade' Ultimate 3-mode Controller, its cross-platform support including Nintendo Switch, design notes, and price details.
Hirokazu Tanaka Famicom Development: Inside Nintendo's Decision That 'There Was No Other Path'
Hirokazu Tanaka reflects on the uncertain run-up to the Nintendo Famicom's 1983 launch, the small in-house team, and Nintendo's strategic pivot amid the Atari Shock as...
Switch 2 OLED Rumors: ZDNet Korea Says Nintendo Considering OLED Revision for Nintendo Switch 2
A new ZDNet Korea report says Nintendo is weighing an OLED revision for the Switch 2, with development possibly starting this year and mass production targeted for...
Evercade Price Increase: Blaze Entertainment Raises Cartridge and Super Pocket Prices in UK and Europe
Blaze Entertainment confirms UK and Europe price increases for Evercade cartridges and the Super Pocket handheld, citing rising component and freight costs. US pricing...
Atari Europe President Andreas Deptolla Appointed to Lead Expansion Across UK, Sweden and Germany
Atari names Andreas Deptolla president of Atari Europe. Deptolla will oversee studios in the UK and Sweden, business operations in Germany, and manage the European...
Sega Dreamcast Keychains Raise GenAI Concerns After Garbled Artwork Spotted
Sega Store product images for Dreamcast keychains were flagged for garbled text and possible generative-AI use after a GamesRadar report. Background on Dreamcast...
Nintendo to End Sales of Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite and OLED Model in Europe in Mid-February 2027
Nintendo confirms it will stop selling the Nintendo Switch family (original Switch, Switch Lite, Switch OLED) to retailers and via Nintendo Store in Europe from...
Xbox layoffs: 3,200 employees affected as four studios transition out of Xbox Game Studios
Xbox confirms 3,200 redundancies and transitions for four studios. Double Fine and Compulsion regain independence while Ninja Theory and Undead Labs pursue new...
MagicX 2DS-style Emulation Handheld Teased with MediaTek G99 and Dimensity 7300 Options
MagicX has teased a Nintendo 2DS-inspired emulation handheld on Discord. Early renders and specs show two MediaTek-powered variants, a 5-inch 768x1024 display, and...
RecompOne PS1 Recompiler Uses Castlevania: Symphony of the Night as Test Case — Developer Pushes Back Against AI-Only Ports
RecompOne is a new static recompilation tool for PlayStation 1 executables that converts PS1 code into C# and a modern runtime layer. Developer Flaffy is using...
RecompOne PS1 Recompiler: Flaffy Brings Castlevania Symphony of the Night to C#
Flaffy's RecompOne is a new static recompiler that converts PS1 executables into C#, using Castlevania: Symphony of the Night as a test case. The project, now...
Takeover 2 Overtake: Antonis Pelekanos Revives 90s Arcade Racer Legacy
Antonis Pelekanos includes Overtake, a retro-inspired mini-game in Takeover 2 that echoes his unfinished 90's Arcade Racer project. Background on 90s Super GP, Nicalis...
PlayStation PUGA: Unreleased PlayStation-in-Controller Prototype Revealed by Former Sony Developer
A previously unseen PlayStation-in-a-controller prototype called the PlayStation PUGA has been revealed by former Sony and DMA Design developer Brian 'Biscuit' Watson....
Commodore Callback 8020 Sales Surge: Commodore Calls It 'Biggest Moment in Modern History'
Commodore says its Callback 8020 dumbphone matched the first month's sales of the Commodore 64 Ultimate in three days and has become the company's most successful...
Callback 8020 Backpack Holster Sparks Backlash for Commodore International
Commodore International faces criticism over a $24 Callback 8020 Backpack Holster accessory as the company continues to sell the FPGA-based C64 Ultimate and pre-orders...
Limited Run Games Console Plans: Josh Fairhurst on Physical Media and the Future of Game Ownership
Limited Run co-founder Josh Fairhurst discusses plans to build a physically focused console, the state of physical media, and how boutique publishers and platforms...
Sandy Petersen Errors in DOOM Dial‑Up Anecdote Prompt John Romero Corrections
id Software co‑founder John Romero has publicly corrected Sandy Petersen's recent history of DOOM anecdotes, clarifying events around DWANGO, a SNES Wolfenstein 3D...
AI-generated MiSTer FPGA Cores Spark Debate Over Accuracy and Ethics
AI-generated FPGA cores for MiSTer, reportedly derived from MAME, have reignited debate in the retro community over accuracy, provenance, and environmental impact.
Nintendo AI Policy: Shuntaro Furukawa Outlines IP and Compliance Stance at Shareholder Q&A
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa addressed generative AI, intellectual property protection, and regulatory compliance during a recent shareholder Q&A,...
Empire Interactive Withdraws From 3DO Project After Rights Fragmentation
Empire Interactive has abandoned its short-lived plans to revive The 3DO Company brand after discovering fragmented trademark and hardware rights. Throwback...
Shawn Layden: Sony Should Have Made a 'PSP 2' — Why PS Vita's Hardware Choices Hurt Sales
Former Sony executive Shawn Layden says Sony should have iterated on the PSP instead of launching the PS Vita. He blames added hardware features and proprietary memory...
Croc 2 Remaster Rumors Grow After Argonaut Games' Teaser Video
Argonaut Games posted a short social video that sparked speculation about a Croc 2 remaster. Here's what the clip showed, the studio's recent remaster work, and the...
John Romero on Doom Piracy: Why Shareware Makes Sandy Petersen’s Claims Complicated
id Software co-founder John Romero pushes back on Sandy Petersen’s assertion that piracy gutted id, highlighting DOOM’s shareware model, historical install and sales...
Banjo-Kazooie Secret Music Player Reveals 20+ Unused Tracks on HyperMegaTech Super Pocket Rare Edition
A hidden music player on the HyperMegaTech Super Pocket Rare Edition surfaces more than 20 unused Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie tracks. Composer Grant Kirkhope responds.
Banjo-Kazooie secret music player discovered on HyperMegaTech Super Pocket handheld
A hidden music player with more than 20 unused tracks and a 100% cheat menu — what the HyperMegaTech Super Pocket Rare Edition reveals about Banjo-Kazooie's...
3DO Hardware Revival: The 3DO Company Plans Retro Console and Modern Platform
Işık Şekercigil, who recently acquired rights to The 3DO Company, outlines plans for a retro mini console and a modern 3DO ecosystem with an open indie storefront....
3DO Hardware Revival: The 3DO Company Plans Retro Console and Modern Platform
The 3DO Company's new owner Işık Şekercigil outlines plans for two hardware products — a retro mini console and a modern 3DO ecosystem — while navigating complex...
Switch 2 LCD Panel Rumor: Sharp Reportedly Poised to Replace Innolux Screens on Nintendo Hardware
A new report suggests Nintendo may swap Innolux-assembled LCD panels in the Switch 2 for panels assembled by Sharp. Here is what is confirmed, who reported it, and...
Switch 2 LCD Panel Update: Sharp-Assembled Screens Listed by Chinese Resellers
Reports allege a Sharp-assembled LCD panel for the Switch 2 has appeared on Chinese resale marketplaces; Nintendo Patents Watch flags model LS0DAS7081 as a possible...
Empire Interactive Says It Acquired The 3DO Company Trademark — What That Means
Empire Interactive has announced it holds the trademark and select intellectual property rights of The 3DO Company. We examine the relaunch, the claims from new CEO...
Empire Interactive 3DO Rights Claim Disputed by Throwback Entertainment and Josh Fairhurst
Empire Interactive's June 2026 LinkedIn post claiming ownership of The 3DO Company has prompted pushback from Throwback Entertainment and industry figures. We...
Warp Point Launches Directory of Independent Game Sites to Reclaim Internet Discovery
Warp Point, created by Wes Fenlon and Matt Sayer, is a curated directory using RSS to connect independent video game writers and readers without algorithms, AI...
Yoko Kobayashi Fantasy Zone Designer Revealed — Opa Opa Creator Confirmed
New interview reveals Yoko Kobayashi, credited as Matilda Yoko, designed the characters for Sega's Fantasy Zone, including mascot Opa Opa. Coverage of the 40th...
Memories of Rainbird and Beyond Kickstarter Doubles Goal for 324‑Page History of Rainbird Software and Beyond Software
Fusion Book's Kickstarter for Memories of Rainbird and Beyond has doubled its £12,000 target. The 324‑page book, assembled by Richard Hewison and contributors from the...
Metal Slug Reboot: SNK Confirms 30th Anniversary Revival and 'Mission Reboot' Plans
SNK details the Metal Slug reboot and 30th anniversary plans. Key team members explain development cadence, 'MISSION REBOOT' concept, and related Neo Geo milestones in...
Dragon's Lair Dreamcast Port: Troy Davis' DCSinge Brings 1983 Laserdisc FMV to Sega's 1998 Console
Troy Davis has developed DCSinge, a native Dreamcast port of Singe that runs Laserdisc-era FMV titles like Dragon's Lair on Sega Dreamcast hardware. Read about the...
Tetris Creator Alexey Pajitnov Meets Ernő Rubik to Mark Tetris-Themed Rubik’s Cube Release
Alexey Pajitnov met Rubik inventor Ernő Rubik to celebrate a new Tetris-themed Rubik's Cube. The meeting, captured in a Megahouse video at the OXO Video Game Museum,...
Atari Legacy Launches Quarterly Print Magazine Composed on a Real Atari Falcon030
Atari Legacy, a new quarterly print magazine edited by Piotr Mietniowski PhD, debuts this month with hardware archaeology, demoscene coverage and production created...
Commodore Callback 8020 Price Cut: $100 Reduction to $399 Ahead of June 30 Pre-Orders
Commodore International reduces the entry price of the privacy-focused Callback 8020 to $399, offers optional accessories and memory upgrades, and opens pre-orders on...
Sonic Legacy Collection: iam8bit and Retrotainment Games Reissue Sonic 1 & 2 on Genesis for $99.99
iam8bit and Retrotainment Games have released the Sonic Legacy Collection, a physical reissue of Sonic the Hedgehog (1991) and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (1992) on original...
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...