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A classic red remote-controlled car racing on a track alongside rival vehicles.
Retro ConsolesTopicMay 17, 2026

R.C. Pro-Am Gets a Smooth Super Nintendo Conversion

Experience the frantic vehicular combat of R.C. Pro-Am without the strict hardware limits of its original eight-bit home.

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Katsuya Terada artwork for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse showing Trevor Belmont and Rose Belmont in a burning city
Game HistoryTopicJun 8, 2026

Konami Confirms Rose Belmont As Castlevania: Belmont'S Curse Lead

A new official update settles the earlier confusion around Belmont's Curse, sets Rose Belmont at the center of the story, and gives the game a striking visual identity ahead of its October 15, 2026 launch.

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RetroTINK 4K firmware menu showing modeline options on a display
Retro ConsolesTopicJun 8, 2026

RetroTINK 4K Firmware V1.21.0 Adds More Modeline Flexibility

The new experimental update changes how RetroTINK 4K users can load and keep modelines, making custom profiles less cramped and easier to test.

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Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered announced for PS5 with a November release date.
PlayStationNewsJun 7, 2026

Godzilla Vs. GTA 6: Retro Remaster Makes Its PlayStation Debut On PS5 This November

The PS5 version arrives for $29.99, uses Unreal Engine 5, and promises a ground-up visual remaster with gameplay updates and a smoother unlock system.

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A retro gaming desk with old cartridges, magazines, and a CRT-style screen glow
Game HistoryTopicJun 7, 2026

Classic Gaming Notes From The Week Of June 7 2026

This week in retro gaming brought preservation news, hardware hints, community criticism, and a few reminders that old games keep finding new lives in surprising places.

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Barbie Rewind key art showing Barbie-themed retro game collection artwork
NintendoNewsJun 7, 2026

Barbie Rewind Brings 16 Retro Games To Switch This November

The retro collection arrives on November 12, 2026, with standard and deluxe editions now available to pre-order.

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Duskfade hero Zirian exploring a dark fantasy platforming world
NintendoNewsJun 7, 2026

Duskfade Brings PS2-Era Platforming To Switch 2 In August 2026

The Kingdom Hearts and Jak & Daxter-flavoured adventure from Weird Beluga is heading to Nintendo’s next system alongside other platforms.

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