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Xevious 128k - Arcade classic Xevious gets a 128k edition for the Amstrad CPC via Easter Egg
The classic 1982 arcade shoot 'em up Xevious has received a new 128k edition for the Amstrad CPC, developed by Easter Egg. This port features advanced raster effects, a custom screen layout, dedicated sound effects, and utilizes ZX0 compression to push the hardware's limits. The game challenges players to pilot the Solvalou fighter against enemy forces across eight looping zones.
Which Handheld Gaming Console Should You Buy in 2026? | TAG
This guide helps consumers choose the right handheld gaming console in 2026 based on their gaming habits rather than specs. It compares the Nintendo Switch 2, Steam Deck OLED, ASUS ROG Ally X, Lenovo Legion Go S, and budget retro handhelds, outlining the ideal user for each device. The article emphasizes simplicity for the Switch 2, Steam library access for the Steam Deck OLED, and performance for Windows handhelds, while recommending retro devices for nostalgia.
Evercade Indies Continue to Shine in Mega Cat Studios Collection 3
The Evercade platform continues to support indie developers with its latest releases, including Mega Cat Studios Collection 3, Taito Arcade 3, The Turrican Collection, and Activision Collection 2. These cartridges offer a variety of genres and retro experiences, with Mega Cat Studios Collection 3 featuring ten diverse titles like Plyuk and Rocket Panda.
Out of respect for Slippy Toad, I need you to play the OG Star Fox 64 on an actual N64
This guide details how to play the original Star Fox 64 on a Nintendo 64 console, emphasizing the importance of original hardware for an authentic retro gaming experience. It covers acquiring an N64, connecting it to modern TVs via HDMI adapters, and recommendations for controllers, including the 8Bitdo N64 controller.
Paper Pixel Cuts Straight To The Retro Action On Xbox
Paper Pixel, a pixel art platformer developed by Joffre Macedo Neto and published by JM Neto Game Dev, has launched on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One for £4.19. The game focuses on straightforward, retro-inspired action with tight controls and challenging stages, eschewing complex systems for a more direct experience.
Chaos The Devil – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
Chaos The Devil is a new 3D platformer inspired by the PlayStation 1 era, featuring classic gameplay mechanics such as running, jumping, and smashing through 19 diverse levels. The game offers a retro-inspired adventure with elements like collecting gems, buying upgrades, and uncovering secrets in the underworld. An open beta is currently available for players to request access.
Physical Editions of The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit and Neon Inferno Now Available At Retroware
Physical editions of the retro-inspired games The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit and Neon Inferno are now available for purchase directly from the Retroware shop for $39.99 each on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5. Neon Inferno is a hybrid side-scrolling run-and-gun and gallery shooter developed by Zenovia Interactive, while The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit is a side-scrolling action game developed by Programancer.
Amiga 1200 remake is delayed until December, and chip shortages are partly to blame
Retro Games Ltd has delayed the release of its Amiga 1200 remake until December 4, 2026, citing issues with its operating system and global chip shortages. This marks another setback for the emulation-based microcomputer, which was previously postponed due to legal disputes over the Amiga branding. The company is working to ensure the full Workbench environment mimics the original 32-bit home computer's functionality.
These new Spectrum And Commodore64 Gaming Handhelds Come Preloaded With Games
Two classic 1980s computers, the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum, are being re-released as new handheld gaming devices. These devices will come preloaded with 25 games each and feature design elements inspired by their predecessors, with a microSD card slot for additional games. Preorders are open, with shipping expected to begin on October 15.
SDO - A fast vertical shoot’em up for the Amstrad CPC by Xevimet4l
Star Defense Operation (SDO), a new vertical shoot 'em up developed by xevimet4l, is now available for the Amstrad CPC. The game is optimized for the 4 MHz hardware, featuring fast scrolling, parallax starfields, and 25 levels with bosses. SDO aims to provide a classic arcade experience with tight controls and a focus on high scores.
Mina the Hollower gets new release date after previous delay
Yacht Club Games has announced that Mina the Hollower will launch on May 29, 2026, for $19.99. The game was previously delayed from its initial late October 2025 release. Mina the Hollower will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC, and features a retro-inspired aesthetic reminiscent of classic top-down Zelda titles.
Mina the Hollower gets release date (again) after previous delay
Yacht Club Games has announced a new release date for Mina the Hollower: May 29, 2026, with a price of $19.99. The game was previously delayed from its original October 2025 release. Mina the Hollower will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC, featuring retro-inspired visuals and music.
Mina the Hollower Finally Has a PS5 Release Date, and It's Very Soon
Mina the Hollower, a GBC-style action-adventure game from Yacht Club Games, will be released on PlayStation 5 on May 29th for $19.99. The game, first announced in 2022, features pixel-perfect graphics, exploration, and combat. The developers, known for Shovel Knight, have expressed that the success of Mina the Hollower is crucial for the studio.
The Gulikit Elves 2 Pro could stand in for most of my retro controllers, albeit with a little help from Bluetooth wireless receivers
The Gulikit Elves 2 Pro is a versatile Bluetooth controller inspired by the Sega Saturn design, offering a premium feel and excellent performance for PC and Nintendo Switch. While it requires separate adapters for older consoles, its tactile buttons, hall-effect thumbsticks, and long battery life make it a compelling option for retro gaming enthusiasts and a great travel companion.
Mag Max is this week’s Console Archives on Nintendo Switch 2
Hamster announced that Mag Max, originally released by Nichibutsu in 1986, will be available on Nintendo Switch via the Console Archives series starting May 7. The game features players controlling a transformable mecha to fight an alien computer. The Console Archives series aims to faithfully reproduce classic console games with modern conveniences like save states and customizable controls.
SEGA® et le groupe LEGO dévoilent un nouveau set de LEGO® SEGA® : la console SEGA® Mega Drive™
SEGA and the LEGO Group have unveiled a new LEGO set featuring the SEGA Mega Drive console. This detailed model allows fans to customize it between Mega Drive and Genesis versions and includes detachable controllers. The set will be available starting June 1, 2026, for €39.99.
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.