PlayStationNewsMay 7, 2026
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 DLC Is Still Possible
Director Naoki Hamaguchi says the team avoided DLC for the second game to protect Part 3, though future expansions have not been ruled out.
2 min read
Latest stories
Fresh Stories
SegaTopicMay 23, 2026
Shining The Holy Ark Still Casts A Saturn Spell
The Saturn entry mixed lavish 3D dungeons, old-school exploration, and a soundtrack that still shines, even if some parts show their age today.
2 min read
Game HistoryTopicMay 23, 2026
Silent Hill Artist Ito Clears Up The Bubble Head Nurse Madonna Link
A small detail from Silent Hill 2 history has turned into a lively fan argument about Madonna, Butoh-style movement, and how horror inspiration really works.
2 min read
Retro ConsolesTopicMay 23, 2026
FightBox Arcade Sticks Add Spinner And Trackball Options
FightBox has a wide new mix of arcade controls at Stone Age Gamer, from dual-stick layouts to spinner-and-pedal setups.
2 min read
PlayStationNewsMay 23, 2026
Gothic 1 Remake PS5 Disc Needs A Launch Download
The PS5 physical release of Gothic 1 Remake has raised fresh concerns about Game Key Discs and long-term game preservation.
2 min read
PlayStationNewsMay 22, 2026
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Director Says PS5 Platinum Was Too Demanding
The director now sees the PS5 Trophy list as too strict in hindsight.
2 min read
AtariTopicMay 22, 2026
Atari 800XL Trademark Points To A Possible Hardware Return
Atari has filed a new 800XL trademark tied to home video game machines, bringing one of its best-known 8-bit computer names back into view.
2 min read
Pocket power
Nintendo
Handheld legends, Nintendo hardware, and classic franchise stories.
NintendoTopicMay 21, 2026
Kirby's Dream Land 2 And 3 Fan Port Heads To PC
Grape Garden Games and Team Starfall are preparing a PC demo for Kirby's Dream Land 2+3 with updated presentation, revised levels, and added content.
2 min read
NintendoTopicMay 19, 2026
DSpico Brings A Cleaner, Cheaper Flash Cart Option To Nintendo DS
A friendly look at what makes DSpico different from old R4-style carts, from firmware choices to Pico Launcher, SD card notes, and real-world game loading.
5 min read
NintendoTopicMay 18, 2026
Why Twilight Princess Finally Gave Zelda Horseback Combat
Link had ridden Epona before, but Twilight Princess turned the horse into part of the action.
3 min read
Silver disc era
PlayStation
PS1, PS2, PSP, Vita, and the style that shaped a generation.
PlayStationNewsMay 23, 2026
Gothic 1 Remake PS5 Disc Needs A Launch Download
The PS5 physical release of Gothic 1 Remake has raised fresh concerns about Game Key Discs and long-term game preservation.
2 min read
PlayStationNewsMay 22, 2026
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Director Says PS5 Platinum Was Too Demanding
The director now sees the PS5 Trophy list as too strict in hindsight.
2 min read
PlayStationNewsMay 21, 2026
Time Crisis Feels Different But Still Fun With PS5 Gyro Controls
The classic PS1 light gun shooter gets a modern control twist, with smart recentring, familiar limits, and one missing feature that still stings.
3 min read
Green room
Xbox
Original Xbox stories, back compatibility, and hardware history.
XboxNewsMay 21, 2026
Darksiders PS5 Upgrade Costs $10 While Xbox Gets It Free
The PS5 version adds native 4K rendering, Photo Mode, and DualSense support, but existing PS4 owners must pay to move across.
3 min read
XboxNewsMay 19, 2026
Darksiders Upgrade Is Free On Xbox But Costs $10 On PS5
The new version adds native 4K rendering, Photo Mode, DualSense support on PS5, and 60fps play, but existing PS4 owners must pay to move up.
2 min read
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
Archive mode
Game History
Classic game stories, development history, anniversaries, and how old games changed over time.
Game HistoryTopicMay 23, 2026
Silent Hill Artist Ito Clears Up The Bubble Head Nurse Madonna Link
A small detail from Silent Hill 2 history has turned into a lively fan argument about Madonna, Butoh-style movement, and how horror inspiration really works.
2 min read
Game HistoryNewsMay 19, 2026
Time Crisis Arrives on PS5 and PS4 Without Trophy Support
The PS1 arcade shooter is back through the PS Store and PS Plus Premium, continuing a familiar pattern for Bandai Namco classics.
2 min read
Game HistoryNewsMay 18, 2026
Gravity Rush 2 Fans Bring Kat Back In 4K
Junmin Lee's emulator work has put Gravity Rush 2 back in the spotlight, with early reports pointing to strong results on PC and handheld devices.
2 min read
Hardware shelf
Retro Consoles
Classic console hardware, mods, displays, controllers, and setup culture.
Retro ConsolesTopicMay 23, 2026
FightBox Arcade Sticks Add Spinner And Trackball Options
FightBox has a wide new mix of arcade controls at Stone Age Gamer, from dual-stick layouts to spinner-and-pedal setups.
2 min read
Retro ConsolesTopicMay 19, 2026
Q&A With PicoGUS And PicoIDE Creator Polpo
A warm look at how curiosity, late nights, community feedback, and tiny Raspberry Pi boards helped shape two clever projects for old DOS-era computers.
7 min read
Retro ConsolesTopicMay 19, 2026
Fafling Pushes Saturn Doom Even Further
Version 0.3 brings stronger frame-rate gains, wall rendering fixes, and new control quality-of-life touches for Sega Saturn Doom.
2 min read
Preservation layer
Emulators
Emulation, FPGA, homebrew, translations, and preservation-friendly tools.
EmulatorsTopicMay 22, 2026
Lenovo Confirms The G02 Emulation Handheld Is Legit
The $63 AliExpress emulation device raised questions because it carried Lenovo branding and came loaded with ROMs.
2 min read
EmulatorsTopicMay 20, 2026
Soulcalibur II Arcade Mode Comes Home Through PCSX2x6
The first public alpha of PCSX2x6 is set to make a long-hidden SoulCalibur II mode playable away from original arcade hardware.
2 min read
EmulatorsTopicMay 20, 2026
RMG-K Adds Rollback Netcode For Nintendo 64 Online Play
The RMG Nintendo 64 emulator fork now uses GekkoNet to support rollback netcode, with NyxTheShield handling the integration.
2 min read