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A New Nintendo 64 Cartridge in 2026? Donut Dodo Kickstarter Celebrates 30 Years of N64
A new retro-inspired arcade platformer titled Donut Dodo is being released as a physical cartridge for the original Nintendo 64, celebrating the console's 30th anniversary. The Kickstarter campaign for the game, which was originally released on PC and consoles, reached its funding goal within 24 hours. The campaign is currently focused on unlocking stretch goals for the physical release.
MARVEL MaXimum Collection Switch Review – Nostalgic but Flawed Retro Comeback | Invision Game Community
MARVEL MaXimum Collection for Nintendo Switch offers a nostalgic trip back to 1990s Marvel superhero games, including arcade and various console versions of titles like X-Men: The Arcade Game and Spider-Man/Venom: Maximum Carnage. While the collection excels in retro game preservation with modern enhancements like rewind, its overall quality varies significantly between games, with only a few truly holding up today.
Modders have turned the GameCube into a keychain console using Wii parts that's smaller than Ninty's…
A DIY project has successfully miniaturized a Nintendo GameCube using Wii parts, creating a console smaller than its original discs. This "Nintendo Kawaii" mod, developed by Macho Nacho Productions, results in a pocket-sized device that can run GameCube games via RVLoader from a microSD card. While it requires custom components and has limitations like a 20-minute thermal shutdown, it represents an ambitious fusion of retro hardware.
Final 24 hours of the campaign!
JanduSoft and Last Chicken Games' Kickstarter campaign for Jett Rider Mini H.E.R.O., a Game Boy-style retro adventure, has surpassed its initial funding goal, raising over €24,000 with 24 hours remaining. The campaign offers digital and limited boxed editions of the game, which will only be available through this crowdfunding effort.
SNK’s WORLD HEROES PERFECT Out Now on Steam
SNK CORPORATION has released World Heroes Perfect on Steam as part of its NEOGEO Premium Selection label. This updated version of the 2D fighting game features rollback netcode, a practice mode, and a gallery, and is available for a limited-time discount. The game includes 19 historical figure-inspired combatants and hidden characters.
Review: R-TYPE DX: Music Encore (Switch) - A Pint-Sized Port, Still Curious And Cute
R-Type DX: Music Encore for Nintendo Switch is a port of a Game Boy Color title that combines R-Type and R-Type II with an updated soundtrack by WASi303. The package includes various modes, filters, and a rewind function, though the rewind timer does not pause when the game is paused. Despite some quirks inherited from its original hardware limitations, this audio-polished version offers a unique and enjoyable R-Type experience, particularly in handheld mode.
Games Inbox: What’s the best video game to play when it’s sunny?
Readers discuss their favorite games to play during sunny weather, with Super Mario Sunshine being a nostalgic pick despite its European release date. Other topics include potential Star Wars Jedi 3 announcements, the feasibility of a large-scale Lord of the Rings RPG from Warhorse Studios, and the challenges of making retro games appealing to modern audiences. The discussion also touches on the Resident Evil movie's accuracy, Microsoft's shifting stance on exclusives, and Roblox fans' rejection of AI graphics.
Shadow Fields - This side scrolling Shoot 'em up for the ZX Spectrum 128k by Gandulf is rather decent!
The new horizontal-scrolling shoot 'em up, Shadow Fields, has been released for the ZX Spectrum 128k. Developed and graphically designed by Manuel Ferreira Moreno (Gandulf), the game is praised for pushing the hardware's limits with features like destructible environments and large bosses. It exclusively supports 128K models and utilizes assembler code.
SEGA® and the LEGO Group Reveal NEW LEGO® SEGA®: SEGA Genesis™ Console
The LEGO Group and SEGA have revealed a new LEGO SEGA Genesis Console building set, inspired by the iconic 1980s gaming console. The set, available from June 1, 2026, allows builders to customize it as either the SEGA Genesis or SEGA Mega Drive version and includes detachable controllers and decorative stickers. This collaboration follows previous successful LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog sets.
Wolfenstein meets Metroidvania in Wolfhound, an 8-bit ode to yesteryear with zombies and Nazi mechs
Wolfhound is a retro-inspired indie game from developer Bit Kid that blends Metroidvania exploration with Wolfenstein-style combat. Players control Captain Chuck Rosetti on a Bermuda island filled with zombies, Nazi mechs, and other experimental foes. The game features 8-bit aesthetics reminiscent of the Sega Master System or PC Engine, with modern Metroidvania level design and challenging difficulty comparable to Hollow Knight.
Isaac Marana - Play with an extremely large head in this new Amstrad CPC game by TheQproyect
TheQproyect has released Isaac Marana, a new adventure platformer for the Amstrad CPC inspired by 8-bit gaming. This title serves as a prequel to the studio's 2023 game, PERAL, and puts players in the role of engineer Isaac Peral overseeing the development of his revolutionary submarine. The game features high production values and is available for download on itch.io.
Bubble Gum Toad - A challenging yet fun Sega Mega Drive game by Martin Asteasuain
Bubble Gum Toad, a new homebrew game by Martin Asteasuain, has been released for the Sega Mega Drive. Originally created for Global Game Jam 2025, the game has been rebuilt from scratch for the classic 16-bit hardware, featuring new levels and enhanced mechanics with authentic retro visuals and sound.
Cosmic Ark - A VIC-20 conversion of the Atari classic Cosmic Ark by Micke
A high-fidelity conversion of the Atari 2600 classic Cosmic Ark has been released for the Commodore VIC-20 by Micke. The game faithfully recreates the original's species-saving gameplay and requires an 8k memory expansion for the VIC-20 to run.
[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – May 2026
This article prompts readers to share what games they are currently playing in May 2026, mentioning titles like Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Pragmata, and Mouse: P.I. For Hire. It also references a previous discussion about Nintendo Switch Online subscriptions, with users sharing their tenure and opinions on the service's value.
Marvel MaXimum Collection review – Marvellous Curation
The Marvel MaXimum Collection offers a curated selection of Marvel games from the 16-bit era, including titles like Spider-Man and X-Men, alongside some 8-bit entries. While some games show their age, the collection provides a historical look at Marvel's gaming legacy with updated presentation and bonus materials, making it accessible for both returning fans and newcomers.
World Heroes Perfect Review – Back in Time!
World Heroes Perfect, developed by Code Mystics and published by SNK, is a retro fighting game released on PC via Steam. The game features a roster of 19 characters, special attacks, and rollback netcode, aiming to respect its past while looking to the future. This release serves as a culmination of the World Heroes series, offering polished gameplay and additional features like a gallery mode and achievements.
World Heroes Perfect Shadowdropped on Steam
World Heroes Perfect, an upgraded version of the arcade classic, has been released on PC via Steam as part of SNK's NEOGEO Premium Selection. Developed by Code Mystics and SNK, the game features 19 playable fighters, a new Hero Gauge system for enhanced moves, an improved Practice Mode, and Rollback Netcode. It is currently available with a 25% introductory discount.
Guide: Shopping For Retro Nintendo Grails In Madrid
This guide explores three independent retro game stores in Madrid: Chollo Games, La Tienda de Videojuegos, and Kaoto. It highlights their unique selections of vintage games, consoles, merchandise, and soundtracks, offering advice for collectors seeking rare Nintendo items and other gaming grails.
World Heroes Perfect Review - A Healthy Dose of Culture
World Heroes Perfect is a chaotic and stubborn slice of SNK's arcade legacy, blending a bizarre historical roster with fast, punishing combat. This updated release adds meaningful modern features like rollback netcode, Practice Mode, and expanded online options, giving the 1995 fighter a better chance to connect with today's audience. While its brutal AI and unforgiving pacing may push away newcomers, there is a scrappy charm in its weird characters and high-risk matches that keeps it engaging.
SEGA Genesis / Mega Drive LEGO Console Set Launches June 2026
LEGO and SEGA have revealed a new, non-functioning Sega Genesis / Mega Drive console building set. The set, featuring 479 pieces, will launch on June 1, 2026, and is priced at $39.99. It includes detachable controllers and decorative stickers, allowing for customization between the Genesis and Mega Drive models.
