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fromGameSpot
1 week ago

ModRetro's N64 Tribute Console Has A Price, Launches Later This Year

ModRetro's M64 is a tribute to the Nintendo 64 costing $200, positioning itself as a more affordable alternative to the Analogue 3D at $250.
Video games
#atari
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fromCreative Bloq
5 months ago

I love the retro packaging of Atari's game-themed sauce collection

Atari has launched a sauce collection featuring flavors inspired by iconic games, celebrating a unique blend of gaming and culinary culture.
fromWIRED
1 week ago

The Tiny Super Pocket Neo Geo Edition Is Affordable Retro Fun

Neo Geo games, once prohibitively expensive, are now accessible on modern portable hardware.
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Maingear's Retro95 combines '90s-era PC design with modern specs

Maingear's Retro95 is a prebuilt, customized iteration of the SilverStone FLP01, featuring modern components inside a nostalgic, beige design reminiscent of the 90s.
Gadgets
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 week ago

This 3D printed mini arcade racing toy revives Road Fighter nostalgia and you can build it at home - Yanko Design

The Mini Arcade - Steering Dodge Car Toy is nearly as close a rip-off of the classic Road Fighter as possible, bringing the game to life in a non-digital, portable format.
Video games
#nostalgia
fromCreative Bloq
1 week ago
Video games

I was burned out on retro gaming, but this tiny console made me fall in love with it all over again

fromCreative Bloq
1 week ago
Video games

I was burned out on retro gaming, but this tiny console made me fall in love with it all over again

fromWIRED
1 week ago

This Is the Commodore Comeback Fans Have Waited for-but the Odds Are Still Against It

The brand famously known for the Commodore 64, which sold over 15 million units and inspired creativity through its graphics and sound chip, aims for revival.
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#gaming-accessories
fromCreative Bloq
2 weeks ago

I discovered Pico-8 by accident - now I'm hooked on the best retro indie games you've never heard of

PICO-8 inspires creativity through constraints, leading to engaging and inventive games that defy traditional gaming norms.
#commodore-64
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

YouTuber Threatened With Jail Time For Reviewing Retro Gaming Handhelds

Francesco Salicini, an Italian retro gaming YouTuber, faces potential jail time and legal charges for reviewing Android handheld gaming devices pre-loaded with old games.
Video games
#analogue-3d
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago
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Nintendo 64 Fans Left Waiting A Little Longer As Analogue 3D Maker Blames Tariffs For Latest Delay

fromKotaku
2 weeks ago
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Nintendo 64 Fans Left Waiting A Little Longer As Analogue 3D Maker Blames Tariffs For Latest Delay

fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago

Check Out These Awesome Sega Genesis Displays Featuring Sonic, Street Fighter, & More

Wilder Toys has launched a new line of Console Heroes Sega Genesis Cartridge Dioramas, resembling popular Sega Genesis game cartridges with tiny diorama scenes inside.
Video games
fromCreative Bloq
3 weeks ago

I adore this retro video games console - and it's under $50 for Prime Day

Miyoo Mini Plus is a standout retro gaming console combining design charm with modern functionality.
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

The ModRetro Chromatic Is a Game Boy Fit for Your Apocalypse Bunker

The goal of Chromatic in a non-technical sense is not to replicate the experience of actually playing a Game Boy or Game Boy Color, it's to replicate the way that you felt playing it when you were younger. You want it to be authentic but also to live up to that rose-tinted recollection of how you remember it.
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fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Palmer Luckey's ModRetro Chromatic portable console is now a thing you can actually buy

The ModRetro Chromatic is a durable retro console that plays Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridges, featuring improved technology and new games.
#nintendo
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago
Video games

Fans Think Smash Bros. 64 Is Coming To Switch Online Thanks To Months-Old Blurry Backgrounds

Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Free Nintendo Switch Icons Are Now Up For Grabs: Here's How To Get Them

Nintendo has introduced user icons featuring classic consoles for Nintendo Switch Online members, redeemable with My Nintendo Platinum Points.
Board games
fromKotaku
4 months ago

Nintendo Switch Just Quietly Got Two Cult-Favorite Game Boy Games

Nintendo Switch Online adds Donkey Kong '94 and Mario's Picross, enhancing its retro library with cult favorites from the Game Boy.
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago
Video games

Fans Think Smash Bros. 64 Is Coming To Switch Online Thanks To Months-Old Blurry Backgrounds

Board games
fromKotaku
4 months ago

Nintendo Switch Just Quietly Got Two Cult-Favorite Game Boy Games

Nintendo Switch Online adds Donkey Kong '94 and Mario's Picross, enhancing its retro library with cult favorites from the Game Boy.
Video games
fromGameSpot
3 weeks ago

Atari 7800+ Is Only $60 For Prime Day, Includes New Cartridge Game

Atari 7800+ console discounted to $60 during Prime Day, with added value from included accessories.
fromCreative Bloq
3 weeks ago

I grew up with these classic games - now the PS5 remakes are on sale for Prime Day

Amazon has taken a nostalgic turn this Prime Day, offering retro-inspired PS5 deals that attract attention with polished remakes of classic games, fully utilizing new console technology.
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#handheld-gaming
#video-games
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fromGameSpot
4 months ago

A New Wireless Dreamcast Controller Is Available Now, Also Works On Switch And PC

The Retro Fighters D6 offers a modern solution for Dreamcast enthusiasts, enhancing retro gameplay across various platforms.
Video games
fromCreative Bloq
4 months ago

Sorry We're Closed PS5 review: new console features ease the game's one big problem

Sorry We're Closed combines retro-horror aesthetics with deep narrative elements, creating a unique gaming experience.
Video games
fromCreative Bloq
4 months ago

Sorry We're Closed PS5 review: new console features ease the game's one big problem

Sorry We're Closed combines retro-horror aesthetics with deep narrative elements, creating a unique gaming experience.
fromWIRED
1 month ago

I Relived My Misspent Youth With the Best Home Arcade Machines

The best home arcade machines combine nostalgia and addictive gameplay, giving players a chance to relive classic games with family and friends, just like in arcades.
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fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Marvel Cosmic Invasion Is A 2D Beat-'Em-Up Fit For A Superhero

Dotemu successfully evolves retro-style gaming with more distinct heroes and gameplay mechanics in upcoming titles like Marvel Cosmic Invasion.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Adventure of Samsara Turns The Retro Dial Back A Few Extra Notches

The Adventure of Samsara is a retro pixel-art game that combines the aesthetics of classic Atari 2600 games with modern gameplay mechanics, resulting in a unique nostalgic experience.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Anbernic's RG Slide might be too chunky and heavy for your pockets

Anbernic's RG Slide handheld is criticized for focusing too much on novelty while failing to leverage successful design insights from nostalgic devices like the PSP Go.
Gadgets
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

This 2018 Metroidvania Game Is Currently Free On Steam

Paradox Soul, a free-to-play Metroidvania game on Steam, features Dr. Alli Rose navigating a test facility filled with secrets and robot enemies.
Video games
#gaming
fromKotaku
4 months ago
Video games

Pokemon Sun Cartridge Lost Outside And Battered By The Elements For Six Long Years Somehow Still Works

fromKotaku
4 months ago
Video games

Pokemon Sun Cartridge Lost Outside And Battered By The Elements For Six Long Years Somehow Still Works

fromInverse
1 month ago

Steam Just Added A Fantastic Preview Of The Most Exciting Retro Game This Year

Mina the Hollower expertly blends retro visuals with modern gameplay mechanics, proving nostalgic gaming concepts can still be relevant today.
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Palmer Luckey's ModRetro Chromatic portable console is now a thing you can actually buy

The ModRetro Chromatic retro console, featuring a magnesium alloy build and proprietary cartridges, brings updated technology like a backlit screen and streaming capabilities.
Video games
from48 hills
1 month ago

The retro sleuthing pleasures of Puzzle Spy International - 48 hills

Puzzle Spy International combines retro spy themes with challenging puzzles, appealing to fans of classic puzzle games.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

This Random But Good Nintendo DS Game From 2006 Is Getting Revived

Scurge: Hive, a retro game from 2006, is set for a revival on modern gaming platforms.
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Super Mario 64 Mod Brings Minecraft To The Mushroom Kingdom

The new Super Mario 64 mod integrates Minecraft-like mechanics, expanding gameplay possibilities and showcasing modding creativity.
#game-pass
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fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Microsoft adds over 50 'Retro Classics' to Game Pass

Microsoft's Retro Classics collection on Game Pass features 50+ retro titles and aims to preserve classic gaming.
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Game Pass Now Has A Retro Games App, Including A PS1 Game

This new initiative provides Xbox Game Pass members access to over 60 classic Activision games from the '80s and '90s, enhancing game preservation efforts.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Retroid Pocket 5 Gaming Handheld Is Now Available At Amazon

The Retroid Pocket 5 offers exceptional performance for its price, capable of running high-end Android games, retro titles, and streaming console games seamlessly.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Farm Simulator: 16bit Edition review the simple joy of ploughing your own furrow

Farming Simulator: 16bit Edition successfully revives retro gaming for the Sega Mega Drive, blending nostalgia with modern game mechanics.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

The upgraded VMU Pro turns the Dreamcast's memory card into a handheld emulator

8BitMod's upcoming VMU Pro revitalizes the classic Sega VMU with modern upgrades, including a color screen and backup functionalities, while maintaining original compatibility.
Video games
#tariffs
fromThe Verge
3 months ago
European startups

A retro hardware maker willing to pay Trump's tariffs is suspending US shipments anyway

fromThe Verge
3 months ago
European startups

A retro hardware maker willing to pay Trump's tariffs is suspending US shipments anyway

fromCreative Bloq
3 months ago

Playdate makes video game releases feel like a TV series with the release of season 2

Playdate announces 22 new games in Season Two, releasing bi-weekly, fulfilling its original vision of a shared gaming experience.
fromGameSpot
3 months ago

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Feels Like The 8-Bit Series Never Stopped

Ragebound evolves the classic Ninja Gaiden formula, presenting a fresh take while honoring its retro roots with modern gameplay mechanics.
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Board games
fromThe Infatuation
3 months ago

Jackalope - Review - Lower Nob Hill - San Francisco - The Infatuation

Jackalope offers a unique mix of drinking, games, and entertainment, elevating the nightlife experience.
fromToucharcade
3 months ago

The Reports of Our Death Have Been Mildly Exaggerated - The TouchArcade Show #612

The latest podcast episode discusses recent activities, retro handhelds, the Switch 2 reveal, and VR, highlighting their absence and return after ten weeks.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
3 months ago

custom raspberry pi handheld retro gaming console fits inside recycled altoids mint tin

The Pi Tin combines retro gaming nostalgia and modern technology, featuring Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W, rich compatibility with classic games, and customizable build options.
Video games
#evercade
fromGameSpot
4 months ago
Video games

Evercade Reveals Two New Super Pocket Handhelds Featuring Neo Geo And Data East Games

fromGameSpot
4 months ago
Video games

Evercade Reveals Two New Super Pocket Handhelds Featuring Neo Geo And Data East Games

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fromstupidDOPE
3 months ago

Backbone and Xbox Team Up for a Nostalgia-Fueled Transparent Green Mobile Controller | stupidDOPE

The Backbone One: Xbox Edition combines nostalgic design with modern technology to enhance mobile gaming experience.
It features seamless integration with Xbox Cloud Gaming for improved functionality.
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

Analogue's 4K Nintendo 64 retro console has been delayed, again

The release of the Analogue 3D console is delayed to July 2025, amidst growing competition in the retro console market.
fromGameSpot
4 months ago

Analogue's 4K Nintendo 64 Delayed To July, 8BitDo 64 Controllers Still Available

Analogue has postponed the release of its modern Nintendo 64 to July 2025.
The Analogue 3D aims to deliver classic N64 gameplay in 4K resolution.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

30 Products For Bored Humans Who Want To Try Something New

"Perfect for a newbie like me! I've never fermented anything before... my first batch of red cabbage was amazing! This kit gave me everything I needed..." - Trisha
Beer
fromKotaku
4 months ago

The Super Nintendo Now Runs Infinitesimally Faster Than It Did 35 Years Ago And Players Are Trying To Find Out Why

Most hardware breaks down and gets worse as it ages. Some old Super Nintendo systems, however, are actually running faster, as dedicated fans measure and research these changes.
Video games
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fromKotaku
4 months ago

2025's Latest Retro Surprise Looks Like A Mashup Of Hades And Golden Axe

Absolum is a beautifully designed side-scrolling brawler that combines retro charm with modern gameplay, promising a unique cooperative experience.
Independent films
fromInverse
5 months ago

GTA's Most Underrated Game Just Got The Perfect Open-World Spiritual Successor

Deliver At All Costs explores life as an average citizen doing courier jobs in a chaotic, open-world environment without resorting to violence.
Video games
fromCreative Bloq
5 months ago

Someone remade Sonic the Hedgehog's Green Hill Zone for Game Boy and I want to play it right now

A game developer successfully recreated Sonic the Hedgehog 1 for Game Boy, bringing a nostalgic experience to a different console format.
Video games
fromFast Company
5 months ago

'It's like their escape': Retro gaming is back thanks to Gen Z

Retro gaming is becoming more popular among younger generations, offering them a nostalgic escape from modern technology.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
5 months ago

Microsoft introduces an AI model for game development called Muse

Muse is an advanced AI model designed to assist game developers by generating visuals and gameplay actions.
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