Maker Builds 1990s-Inspired Portable Switch 2 with Genuine Colour CRT
One maker has answered a question nobody asked by building a fully portable, 1990s-inspired dock for the Nintendo Switch 2, complete with its own CRT display.
Elite Ported to Atari 8-Bit from BBC Micro Disk Source
In a move born from frustration with other stalled projects, a developer has taken matters into their own hands, porting the feature-complete disk version of Elite from the BBC Micro to the Atari 8-bit line.
Classic 1986 Platformer 'Camelot Warriors' Set for Amiga AGA Revival
The notoriously difficult 1986 platformer 'Camelot Warriors' is getting a new lease of life, with an enhanced port currently in development for the Amiga AGA.
👾 Retro Gaming Weekly News #0174
Welcome to issue number 174, in this week’s newsletter we have
Tokyo Wars Tank Classic Hits Home After 28 Years
After nearly three decades in arcade obscurity, Namco's explosive 1996 tank battle Tokyo Wars is finally coming home. The cult classic joins Hamster's growing Arcade Archives collection with enhanced spilt screen and other modes.
Walking Dead Pinball Overhauls Zombie Classic After 11 Years
Stern Pinball resurrects the classic zombie-slaying machine with cutting-edge technology and enhanced gameplay. The Walking Dead pinball remaster features SPIKE 3 platform upgrades and exclusive lighting and audio.
26-Year-Old Smash Bros Reveals Its Skeleton Army
The beloved Super Smash Bros Nintendo 64 intro has been reimagined with all characters as skeletons. This creative mod reveals the game's hidden horror potential while the original cheerful music
Lego Designer Built 421-Piece Game Boy After Many Prototypes
The Lego Game Boy's design process involved countless prototypes and special brick development. Senior designer Carl Merriam reveals how they replicated the original's tactile feel
Atari 50 Secures Pac-Man in Major Namco Expansion
The comprehensive retro gaming collection Atari 50 is expanding with The Namco Legendary Pack this month. Iconic arcade classics including Pac-Man and Galaga join the preservation project.
Street Fighter 6 Delivers Classic Ghouls 'n Ghosts Game
Capcom bridges generations with an exciting Ghosts 'n Goblins crossover for Street Fighter 6. The new fighting pass includes EX colours, avatar gear and the complete classic game Ghouls 'n Ghosts.
Rayman Returns: A Thoughtful 30th Anniversary Revival on the ModRetro Chromatic
The limbless hero makes a triumphant return on ModRetro's modern handheld with stunning visual upgrades and quality-of-life improvements.
UK Parliament debates 190,000-strong game-saving petition
The Stop Killing Games campaign has reached Westminster, with MPs debating the future of game preservation. Nearly 190,000 signatures forced the issue onto the parliamentary agenda.