GamesTopicMay 6, 2026
Peter Berg's Old Call Of Duty Comments Are Back In View
The future Call of Duty film now has a director, and some sharp comments from his past have resurfaced alongside the news.
2 min read
Latest stories
Fresh Stories
Game HistoryTopicMay 9, 2026
The Making Of Metal Slug
Metal Slug's first game began as a vehicle-focused project from former Irem staff. Poor location tests, hard revisions, and years of arcade craft turned it into something brighter, faster, and more human.
12 min read
PlayStationNewsMay 9, 2026
PlayStation Preservation Work Is Still Moving Ahead
Sony's quiet archive project is still focused on protecting old code, documents, assets, and the material that could help future re-releases.
2 min read
PlayStationNewsMay 8, 2026
Leon Must Die Forever Adds A Fast Free Twist To Resident Evil Requiem
The new time attack mode sends Leon through familiar campaign areas with roguelite-style upgrades, tough enemies, and a very self-contained structure.
4 min read
Neo GeoTopicMay 8, 2026
Plaion Answers Key Neo Geo AES+ Questions
A new FAQ clears up several practical points about the upcoming SNK collaboration.
2 min read
Game HistoryTopicMay 8, 2026
Star Fox Switch 2 Pre-Orders Bring Team Star Fox Back
Fox, Falco, Peppy, and Slippy are heading back into formation for Nintendo Switch 2, with physical copies, early retailer pricing, and a few bonus questions still in the air.
3 min read
PlayStationNewsMay 8, 2026
STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT Is Coming to PS5 and PS4 in Japan This August
The sci-fi visual novel returns with a modern look, updated systems, and another trip through Akihabara.
2 min read
Pocket power
Nintendo
Handheld legends, Nintendo hardware, and classic franchise stories.
NintendoTopicMay 7, 2026
Old School RuneScape Rollback Sparks Debate After A Three-Month Slayer Grind
After YouTuber Rendi reached 99 Slayer on a restricted account, Jagex rolled back the progress tied to a Slayer Partner bug, then explained why the case was treated as account-action worthy.
5 min read
NintendoTopicMay 7, 2026
Jez San, Argonaut And The Long Road To Star Fox
Before Star Fox became one of Nintendo’s most famous 3D showpieces, Jez San and Argonaut were already chasing technical challenges that most home systems were never built to handle.
7 min read
NintendoTopicMay 7, 2026
Veins Of Iron Is A New SNES FPS With Wolfenstein And Horror Roots
The homebrew project is aiming for a real SNES cartridge release, while its developer has addressed questions around AI-made preview packaging and promised hardware footage soon.
2 min read
Silver disc era
PlayStation
PS1, PS2, PSP, Vita, and the style that shaped a generation.
PlayStationNewsMay 9, 2026
PlayStation Preservation Work Is Still Moving Ahead
Sony's quiet archive project is still focused on protecting old code, documents, assets, and the material that could help future re-releases.
2 min read
PlayStationNewsMay 8, 2026
Leon Must Die Forever Adds A Fast Free Twist To Resident Evil Requiem
The new time attack mode sends Leon through familiar campaign areas with roguelite-style upgrades, tough enemies, and a very self-contained structure.
4 min read
PlayStationNewsMay 8, 2026
STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT Is Coming to PS5 and PS4 in Japan This August
The sci-fi visual novel returns with a modern look, updated systems, and another trip through Akihabara.
2 min read
Green room
Xbox
Original Xbox stories, back compatibility, and hardware history.
XboxTopicApr 28, 2026
Original Xbox’s Hidden USB Discovery Opens A New Modding Door
A long-running hardware secret, an old Nvidia chipset, and careful software work have all come together in one very modern upgrade for Microsoft’s first console.
2 min read
XboxTopicApr 28, 2026
Ed Fries Says Rare's Xbox Creativity Still Mattered
Rare's Xbox years have often been judged against its Nintendo past. Ed Fries sees a different thread: a studio still willing to experiment, even when that path is harder.
2 min read
Archive mode
Game History
Classic game stories, development history, anniversaries, and how old games changed over time.
Game HistoryTopicMay 9, 2026
The Making Of Metal Slug
Metal Slug's first game began as a vehicle-focused project from former Irem staff. Poor location tests, hard revisions, and years of arcade craft turned it into something brighter, faster, and more human.
12 min read
Game HistoryTopicMay 8, 2026
Star Fox Switch 2 Pre-Orders Bring Team Star Fox Back
Fox, Falco, Peppy, and Slippy are heading back into formation for Nintendo Switch 2, with physical copies, early retailer pricing, and a few bonus questions still in the air.
3 min read
Game HistoryTopicMay 7, 2026
Former Star Fox Actor Says The Switch 2 Remake Uses A New Voice
The former Fox McCloud performer says he is proud of his place in Star Fox history and hopes fans welcome the series back after a long break.
2 min read
Hardware shelf
Retro Consoles
Classic console hardware, mods, displays, controllers, and setup culture.
Retro ConsolesTopicMay 8, 2026
MiSTer Multisystem2 Arcade System Arrives For JAMMA Cabinets
A short look at the second JAMMA MiSTer kit from the MiSTer Multisystem team, built for FPGA play on real arcade hardware.
2 min read
Retro ConsolesTopicMay 6, 2026
Open Source Sega Nomad Battery Pack
A new DIY power option gives Sega Nomad owners another way to play away from the wall, with an important warning about battery quality.
2 min read
Retro ConsolesTopicMay 6, 2026
Weekly Roundup 512: AES+, MiSTer Updates, KUROHI, And More
This week’s retro hardware and game notes move across FPGA projects, classic console accessories, CRT-friendly speakers, and a fresh Game Boy Color release.
2 min read
Preservation layer
Emulators
Emulation, FPGA, homebrew, translations, and preservation-friendly tools.
EmulatorsTopicMay 6, 2026
BigInstinct Killer Instinct Emulator Gets A Public Release
BigInstinct brings Killer Instinct and Killer Instinct 2 to a focused new emulator from Rich Whitehouse, with strong features for casual play and serious competition alike.
2 min read
EmulatorsTopicMay 4, 2026
BigInstinct Is Now Available To Download
The BigPEmu creator's arcade project has moved from uncertain funding to a public release, with speed, accuracy, and extra features at the heart of the pitch.
2 min read
EmulatorsNewsMay 4, 2026
PS5 Firmware 6.50 Gets Kstuff Support
The PS5 homebrew scene keeps moving firmware by firmware, and 6.50 is now part of the kstuff map.
3 min read