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xeRAbora Brings RetroAchievements to PlayStation 2: Homebrew Achievement Tracking on Original PS2 Hardware
xeRAbora, a new homebrew tool by modder hacan 359, links Open PS2 Loader to RetroAchievements to track achievements on original PlayStation 2 hardware via a connected PC.
Vectrex Mini Switches OLED for IPS Display: Cost, Performance and Durability Cited
The Vectrex Mini team has replaced the planned 5-inch OLED with an IPS panel, citing component costs, ESP32-P4 performance limits, fragility and burn-in risks....
Daytona USA PC Port: alphanu1 Recompiles Sega's 1994 Racer to Run Natively on Windows
Homebrewer alphanu1 has released a native Windows port of Daytona USA by recompiling the Daytona USA Deluxe '93 ROM into C++. The playable build is available on GitHub...
Daytona USA PC Port by alphanu1: GitHub Files Suggest Hidden AI Use
alphanu1's recompiled Daytona USA PC port is playable on Windows; GitHub Rules.md indicates an AI assistant was used and instructed not to self-identify. Details on...
Daytona USA PC Port by alphanu1 Confirms AI-Assisted Development
Homebrewer alphanu1 has released a native Windows port of Daytona USA by recompiling the Deluxe '93 ROM into C++. The developer confirms AI-assisted tooling and...
Super Mario 3D World VR Mod Brings Wii U Classic to OpenXR Headsets
A modder has released an OpenXR-compatible VR conversion of Super Mario 3D World for the Cemu Wii U emulator. Here's how it works and what you need to play.
Binky: Frozen in Time C64 Release — New Commodore 64 Platformer from Snowball Games and Thalamus Digital
Thalamus Digital and Snowball Games release Binky: Frozen in Time for the Commodore 64. Read about gameplay, developer credits, formats, and how to play the new .D64...
TinyBrights Insert Coin Cube Gen 2 Brings Physical Coin Slots to RetroPie and MAME
Chronic Concepts launches the TinyBrights Insert Coin Cube Gen 2, a USB-A plug-in device that adds a functional coin slot to PC, Mac, smartphone and emulator setups...
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Nintendo Switch Rumor: Official Pokemon Times Post Sparks Discussion
An official Pokemon Times post on X has renewed discussion about Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire possibly appearing on Nintendo Switch. Here’s what’s confirmed, what’s not,...
Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire Switch Re-release Hopes Ignite After Official Account Posts Emulator Footage
An official Pokémon social post showing Ruby & Sapphire running on an unidentified emulator has renewed hopes of a Nintendo Switch re-release. Here’s what is...
GoldenEye 007 SNES Port: retroports' AI-Assisted Demo Sparks Debate in Retro Gaming Community
retroports released footage claiming GoldenEye 007 running on SNES hardware via MESEN and a 2MB SuperFX2 emulation. The demo, and the developer's admission of using AI...
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...
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...
MiSTer FPGA Sega Model 1 Core Runs Virtua Racing at 99% of Original Hardware Speed
Alphanu1's new MiSTer FPGA core recreates Sega's Model 1 arcade hardware, booting Virtua Racing and running the full game at near-original speed. Read about the...
RPCS3 Now Plays Physical PS3 Discs Directly from PC Blu-ray Drives
RPCS3's new update lets users run physical PS3 discs directly from a compatible Blu-ray drive on PC, Mac, and Linux. The open-source team's streaming feature removes...
Anbernic RG DS Plus Revealed: Upgraded Dual-Screen Emulation Handheld with NNDDSS
Anbernic unveils the RG DS Plus, an upgraded Nintendo DS-inspired emulation handheld featuring dual 4.3-inch 1024x768 screens, a redesigned stepless hinge, Linux-based...
Anbernic RG DS Plus Revealed: Hands-On Footage Shows DS, N64 and Dreamcast Emulation
Anbernic has revealed the RG DS Plus, an upgraded DS-inspired emulation handheld with dual 4.3-inch 1024x768 displays, a new NNDDSS emulator, built-in capacitive...
Bleemcast! Beta Live: Piko Interactive Launches Netflix-Style Retro Gaming Service on iOS and Android
Piko Interactive has launched a beta for Bleemcast!, a subscription, Netflix-style retro gaming service for iOS and Android. Read an authoritative breakdown of the...
Puyo Puyo PC-98 Returns to Nintendo Switch eShop in Japan — D4Enterprise EGGCONSOLE Reissue Restored
D4Enterprise's EGGCONSOLE reissue of the PC-9801 version of Puyo Puyo is back on the Nintendo Switch eShop in Japan a year after being removed from sale. Learn what...
Blue Dragon PC Port Re:Blue Brings 4K, Unlocked Framerates and Modern Enhancements
Re:Blue, an unofficial PC recompilation of Blue Dragon from Mistwalker and Artoon, promises 4K support, unlocked framerates, native keyboard and mouse, and more....
Return to Blacktooth Atari Jaguar Release: Retro Sequel Lands on Jaguar on August 27, 2026
Return to Blacktooth, Colin Porch's long-gestating sequel to Head Over Heels, arrives on Atari Jaguar August 27, 2026. Read confirmed release details, platform...
Gamescom Preview: Comparing Major Expos and Zelda: Ocarina of Time Fan Reflections
A concise look at Gamescom's role among global gaming expos, how it compares to Tokyo Game Show and other events, plus community reactions to The Legend of Zelda:...
Nintendo Removes 400+ Switch Emulator Repositories After DMCA Anti-Circumvention Filings
Nintendo has removed more than 400 Nintendo Switch emulator repositories and forks from GitHub through seven DMCA anti-circumvention notices, targeting projects...
Nintendo GitHub Takedown: Over 400 Nintendo Switch Emulator Repositories Removed
Nintendo issued a coordinated DMCA anti-circumvention campaign that led to the removal of more than 400 GitHub repositories tied to Switch emulators including suyu,...
Nintendo DMCA Takedowns Remove 400+ Switch Emulator Repositories on GitHub
Nintendo has issued a fresh wave of DMCA takedowns that removed more than 400 Nintendo Switch emulator repositories from GitHub, with most targeting the Suyu project....
Nintendo Switch emulator DMCA takedown wipes 400+ GitHub repositories
TorrentFreak reports Nintendo issued DMCA takedowns removing more than 400 GitHub repositories tied to Nintendo Switch emulators, including Suyu, Skyline, and MonoNX.
Nintendo GitHub Emulator Takedowns: Over 400 Repositories Removed in One Day
Nintendo files seven DMCA anti‑circumvention notices at GitHub, targeting Suyu, Yuzu forks, Skyline and other Nintendo Switch emulator repositories. Timeline and legal...
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...
Breath of the Wild 3DS demake: Fan developer denies 'vibe-coded' claims as community probes build
A mysterious fan-made Breath of the Wild demake for Nintendo 3DS surfaced in August 2026. The anonymous developer refutes AI-coding accusations and offers a new 30fps...
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...
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...
I Want a Room in Loopy Town English Patch Brings Casio Loopy Classic to Western Players
A new English fan translation of I Want a Room in Loopy Town! for the Japan-only 1995 Casio Loopy has been released.
Final Fight One Stage SNES homebrew recreates arcade's first stage on Super Nintendo
Homebrew developer Valdir Salgueiro has released Final Fight One Stage, an unofficial SNES recreation of the arcade classic's first stage that runs on real Super...
Super Mario 64 Port Update: Eyepatch Entertainment Shows PS1, 3DO and Sega Saturn Builds and Confirms AI Assistance
Eyepatch Entertainment demonstrated early Super Mario 64 ports running on real 3DO, Sega Saturn and PS1 hardware. The developer confirmed AI-assisted workflows and...
Better Super Mario Sunshine Online mod brings 10-player multiplayer to Super Mario Sunshine on PC (Dolphin)
Better Super Mario Sunshine Online is a new PC mod from Daytendo 64 that adds up to 10-player online co-op, hide-and-seek, custom characters and synced collectibles...
Puzzle Bobble Aiming Mechanism Recreated in Real Life by DrTomTilley
Computer scientist DrTomTilley recreates the arcade aiming mechanism from Puzzle Bobble (Bust-A-Move) using cardboard, 3D-printed pulleys, an Arduino Uno and MAME,...
Whois Shows Nintendo of America Listed as Registrant for ryujinx.org — Ryujinx Emulator Domain Update
Whois records list Nintendo of America Inc. as the registrant for ryujinx.org as of Nov.
Super Mario Eclipse mod for Super Mario Sunshine launches on GameBanana — 120 new shines, 3 playable characters
Super Mario Eclipse, a four-year fan mod for Super Mario Sunshine led by JoshuaMK02 and Tempo, is now available on GameBanana. Read about features, platforms, and how...
Nintendo Removes 8,535 Yuzu Repositories from GitHub in Broad DMCA Action
Nintendo filed a sweeping DMCA takedown against GitHub that resulted in the removal of 8,535 Yuzu emulator repositories. TorrentFreak reported the action and GitHub...
Nintendo Takedown of Yuzu Emulator: GitHub Removes More Than 8,000 Repositories
Nintendo filed a DMCA notice targeting the open-source Yuzu emulator; GitHub removed a network of repositories and notified owners. Here's what is known about the...
Dolphin Emulator Steam Takedown: Nintendo Issues DMCA Notice Over GameCube and Wii Emulation
Nintendo issued a legal notice to Valve over the Dolphin GameCube and Wii emulator's planned Steam release. PC Gamer obtained the notice citing 17 U.S.C.
Nintendo DMCA Takedown for Lockpick Prompts Skyline Emulator to Halt Development
Reports say Nintendo issued a DMCA takedown related to Lockpick on GitHub, leading the Skyline Android Switch emulator team to cease active development. Timeline,...
Dinosaur Planet Nintendo 64 Build Released: Rare's Lost N64 Project Dumped Online
A previously unreleased Rare Nintendo 64 build of Dinosaur Planet has been dumped online. Forest of Illusion released a Dec.