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Nakoruru Joins The King of Fighters AFK
SNK’s Nakoruru has joined The King of Fighters AFK as a Legendary Fighter with Solid synergy. The update also brings limited-time events and a clear nod to Neo Geo Pocket Color-era pixel art.
NWC 3DS XL Auction Tops £16,000
A prize 3DS XL from the 2015 Nintendo World Championships is drawing serious bids on eBay, with the total passing £16,000. The console was won by John “Numbers” Goldberg and signed by Shigeru Miyamoto.
Pokémon Alolan Seaglass GBA Hack Announced
Nemo622, the developer behind Pokémon Lazarus, has started work on Alolan Seaglass for Game Boy Advance. The hack uses GBC-style visuals and a custom Alola setting.
PlayGate Handheld Makes BitSummit Debut in Kyoto
A fictional handheld called PlayGate appeared at BitSummit in Kyoto, but the device is really a prop for a new Japanese game. The cartridge links players to With the Everlasting Light on phone or PC.
Features
All Features →The Enduring Design of Modern 2D Platformers
A recent compilation of contemporary 2D platformers by Yardbarker Video Games offers insight into the genre's sustained relevance and its foundational design principles.
Nintendo
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DSpico Flash Cart: Open-Source DS Play on Raspberry Pi Pico
The new DSpico flash cart, built around the Raspberry Pi Pico, offers an open-source solution for playing Nintendo DS titles, including DSiWare, on original hardware.
Miyamoto's Persistent Vision for Zelda's Horseback Combat
Shigeru Miyamoto's long-held desire for mounted sword combat in The Legend of Zelda finally materialised in Twilight Princess, a decade after its initial conception for Ocarina of Time.
Game Boy's 37th Anniversary: A Look Back
The Nintendo Game Boy marks its 37th year, prompting a reflection on its enduring impact on handheld gaming and the modding community.
Rumbleminze Ports R.C. Pro-Am to SNES, Boosts Performance
Developer Rumbleminze has released an NES to SNES conversion of the classic racer R.C. Pro-Am, leveraging the SNES's hardware to eliminate sprite flicker and slowdown.
Sega
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Retro Gaming Weekly News #0202
This week’s retro gaming roundup covers restored Jedi Outcast combat, a new LEGO Donkey Kong arcade set, and Sega teasing Crazy Taxi again. There is also preservation news, handheld hardware, and fan-made demakes.
Sega Saturn's 1995 Launch: A Case Study in Console Failure
Fathom Journal re-examines Sega's disastrous 1995 Saturn launch, a critical misstep that shaped the console's legacy and collector appeal.
Bust-A-Move Game Gear Link Cable Mode Uncovered
A recent discovery confirms the full functionality of *Bust-A-Move*'s two-player link cable mode on the Sega Game Gear, shedding light on overlooked features in classic handheld titles.
Night Warriors: Darkstalkers’ Revenge Soundtrack Gets Vinyl Release
Mana Wave Media opens pre-orders for the Night Warriors: Darkstalkers’ Revenge soundtrack on vinyl, a move that solidifies the growing market for retro game audio collectibles.
Atari
All Atari →Atari 2600+ Gets Bright Yellow Pac-Man Edition
Atari is releasing a new Pac-Man Edition of its Atari 2600+ console, featuring a bright yellow shell. This move targets nostalgia while stirring debate among collectors.
Atari Lynx Collection 1 Signals Renewed Interest
The announcement of an Atari Lynx Collection 1 suggests a fresh look at the often-overlooked handheld console, a machine with a curious place in gaming history.
Atari Buys Early Wizardry Rights, Plans Remasters
Atari has acquired the rights to the first five Wizardry titles, signaling new remasters, collections, and media projects for the classic RPG series.
Atari 2600 Values: What Your Console Is Worth
A new report from AOL.com details current market values for the Atari 2600, showing a steady collector interest in the console that defined early home gaming.
Neo Geo
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Krikzz Considers Neo Geo AES Flash Cart, Boosting Scene Hopes
Krikzz, the developer behind the popular EverDrive series, is exploring a flash cart for the Neo Geo AES, potentially offering a new option for collectors and enthusiasts.
Neo Geo 'Overserved' Developer Ticks Off Key Risks
A new "first-party" game for the Neo Geo, 'Overserved', is in development, with its creator suggesting major technical challenges are now resolved. This marks a notable event for the classic Japanese arcade and home console.
Plaion Clarifies Neo Geo AES+ Features and Compatibility
Plaion has released an official FAQ video, offering key details on the upcoming Neo Geo AES+ console, including its connectivity, game compatibility, and accessory support.
Metal Slug's Hidden Origins Revealed by Director Kazuma Kujo
New interviews with Metal Slug director Kazuma Kujo shed light on the game's initial concept as "Metal Slug Zero" and the Irem team's transition to Nazca Corporation.
Arcade
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Evercade Announces NEOGEO Arcade 4 and Activision Collection 3
Evercade is set to expand its physical cartridge library in 2026 with the release of NEOGEO Arcade 4 and Activision Collection 3, bringing more classic titles to modern players.
Night Warriors: Darkstalkers’ Revenge Soundtrack Gets Vinyl Release
Mana Wave Media opens pre-orders for the Night Warriors: Darkstalkers’ Revenge soundtrack on vinyl, a move that solidifies the growing market for retro game audio collectibles.
Neo Geo 'Overserved' Developer Ticks Off Key Risks
A new "first-party" game for the Neo Geo, 'Overserved', is in development, with its creator suggesting major technical challenges are now resolved. This marks a notable event for the classic Japanese arcade and home console.
CPSdigiav HDMI Mod Returns for Japanese Arcade Boards
The cpsdigiav mod, offering zero-lag HDMI output for Capcom CPS 1, 2, and 3, Neo Geo, and Toaplan v2 boards, is back in stock for arcade enthusiasts seeking pristine signal quality.
Homebrew
All Homebrew →Pokémon Alolan Seaglass GBA Hack Announced
Nemo622, the developer behind Pokémon Lazarus, has started work on Alolan Seaglass for Game Boy Advance. The hack uses GBC-style visuals and a custom Alola setting.
Gradius Advance Fan Patch Boosts GBA Play
A fan project has given Gradius Advance a technical tune-up, with better colour handling and smoother performance on modern screens. It is a neat bit of retro preservation for GBA shmup fans.
N64 Cart Dumping Now Works With a Flash Cart
A new tool called N64 SwapDumper lets Nintendo 64 owners back up their own cartridges using just a flash cart and an SD card. It also supports save backups, with a restore feature possibly coming later.
The Morning Star Lands on Classic Micros
Dareint! has released The Morning Star, a new dark fantasy text adventure for classic micros including the ZX Spectrum, Amiga, Atari ST and C64. It mixes text, puzzles and illustrated fantasy scenes.
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Final Fantasy Remakes, Preservation, and Profit
Square Enix’s remake strategy keeps Final Fantasy in the spotlight, but it also raises a bigger question for fans in the UK and beyond, which games should be preserved before they are lost to time?
Super Bomberman Collection Brings SNES Games Back
Konami’s Super Bomberman Collection gathers all five Super Nintendo entries in one package, including the Japan-only Super Bomberman 4 and 5. It also adds digital extras, save states, and rewind support, though online multiplayer is missing.
ArcStation Brings Solder-Less PS1 ODE
A new Optical Drive Emulator for PlayStation 1 and PSOne is now up for pre-order, with a solder-less install aimed at retro modders. Shipping is planned for September, with some PSOne features not supported.
Nakoruru Joins The King of Fighters AFK
SNK’s Nakoruru has joined The King of Fighters AFK as a Legendary Fighter with Solid synergy. The update also brings limited-time events and a clear nod to Neo Geo Pocket Color-era pixel art.
NWC 3DS XL Auction Tops £16,000
A prize 3DS XL from the 2015 Nintendo World Championships is drawing serious bids on eBay, with the total passing £16,000. The console was won by John “Numbers” Goldberg and signed by Shigeru Miyamoto.
Pokémon Alolan Seaglass GBA Hack Announced
Nemo622, the developer behind Pokémon Lazarus, has started work on Alolan Seaglass for Game Boy Advance. The hack uses GBC-style visuals and a custom Alola setting.
PlayGate Handheld Makes BitSummit Debut in Kyoto
A fictional handheld called PlayGate appeared at BitSummit in Kyoto, but the device is really a prop for a new Japanese game. The cartridge links players to With the Everlasting Light on phone or PC.
Mina the Hollower Tops Metacritic in 2026
Mina the Hollower has taken the top spot on Metacritic’s 2026 chart, with a 92 score and a clear Game Boy Color influence. The Yacht Club Games title is due out on 29 May for $20.
Virtual OS Museum Archives 570 Systems
A new Virtual OS Museum project has launched with more than 570 operating systems across 250 platforms. It packages them as pre-configured virtual machines for easier access.
Hyperkin SupaBoy Gets New Colours, Drops Hyper Beach
Hyperkin is refreshing its SupaBoy handheld line, with the Hyper Beach colourway being phased out. New shell designs are on the way for the SNES cartridge player.