NintendoNewsApr 25, 2026
Mina The Hollower May Get A Release Date Soon
The Game Boy-inspired action adventure is still lined up for spring 2026, but a final date could be close as submissions begin with platform partners.
2 min read
Latest stories
Fresh Stories
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pocket power
Nintendo
Handheld legends, Nintendo hardware, and classic franchise stories.
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
NintendoTopicMay 17, 2026
Fortnite's Overwatch Crossover Wins Over Anniversary Fans
Fans are comparing Blizzard's in-game celebration with Fortnite's Overwatch collaboration, and the reaction has not been kind to the official event.
2 min read
Silver disc era
PlayStation
PS1, PS2, PSP, Vita, and the style that shaped a generation.
PlayStationNewsMay 18, 2026
Final Fantasy Creator Hironobu Sakaguchi Draws AI Debate After Final Fantasy 6 Fan Video
A quick comment from the Final Fantasy creator has put him in the middle of a familiar modern argument.
2 min read
PlayStationNewsMay 17, 2026
Would An inFAMOUS Collection On PS5 Be Worth It?
Sony may be looking back at one of the PS3 era’s most electric series, and the timing has fans paying attention.
2 min read
PlayStationNewsMay 17, 2026
L.A. Noire Still Has A Strange Detective Magic 15 Years Later
The Rockstar-published crime game remains one of PlayStation 3's most distinctive experiments.
3 min read
Green room
Xbox
Original Xbox stories, back compatibility, and hardware history.
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
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 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
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
Hardware shelf
Retro Consoles
Classic console hardware, mods, displays, controllers, and setup culture.
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
Retro ConsolesTopicMay 17, 2026
R.C. Pro-Am Rolls Onto SNES Through A Fan Conversion
A short look at Rumbleminze's latest NES-to-SNES conversion and why R.C. Pro-Am remains such an easy retro racer to enjoy.
2 min read
Preservation layer
Emulators
Emulation, FPGA, homebrew, translations, and preservation-friendly tools.
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
EmulatorsNewsMay 15, 2026
Warnel Chawpiovs 1.3.0 Brings The Galaxy’s Most Wanted Cards To PC And Switch
The Marvel Champions-inspired homebrew game expands with new cards, more platform options, and a handy way to shape your deck before jumping into a match.
4 min read
EmulatorsTopicMay 14, 2026
Mark Woodmass, Creator Of SpecEmu, Has Passed Away
The SpecEmu creator helped set a high bar for accurate ZX Spectrum emulation and also made games and technical tools for the community.
2 min read