Game HistoryTopicMay 6, 2026
R-Type Dimensions III Physical Editions Delayed
ININ Games says the delay will help the boxed versions meet expectations, while some physical buyers can ask for early digital access.
4 min read
Latest stories
Fresh Stories
AtariTopicMay 7, 2026
Atari Now Owns The First Five Wizardry Games
The deal covers the earliest Wizardry games, including the 1981 original, but the rights picture still has an important Drecom caveat.
3 min read
GamesTopicMay 7, 2026
Super ZSNES Brings A Fresh Start For A Classic SNES Emulator
The new project is still very early, but its Super Enhancement Engine points to an interesting future for retro play.
2 min read
NintendoNewsMay 7, 2026
Star Fox Plush Line Heads To Japan This June
The Star Fox crew is getting a soft new collectible line in Japan, with each plush apparently priced at 3,300 yen.
2 min read
GamesTopicMay 7, 2026
Langrisser III Fan Translation Returns After 25 Years
Langrisser III has waited a very long time for English-speaking fans to properly enjoy it. A new v0.4 fan translation project may finally move the unusual Saturn entry closer to that goal.
2 min read
NintendoNewsMay 7, 2026
Star Fox On Switch 2 Supports Nintendo 64 Controller Play
Veteran Arwing pilots will have a familiar way to fly when Star Fox arrives on Switch 2 in June 2026.
2 min read
GamesTopicMay 7, 2026
David Hayter Says Metal Gear Still Keeps Some Secrets
The longtime Snake actor understands the heart of Metal Gear Solid, but not every twist in Hideo Kojima's layered saga.
2 min read
Pocket power
Nintendo
Handheld legends, Nintendo hardware, and classic franchise stories.
NintendoNewsMay 7, 2026
Star Fox Plush Line Heads To Japan This June
The Star Fox crew is getting a soft new collectible line in Japan, with each plush apparently priced at 3,300 yen.
2 min read
NintendoNewsMay 7, 2026
Star Fox On Switch 2 Supports Nintendo 64 Controller Play
Veteran Arwing pilots will have a familiar way to fly when Star Fox arrives on Switch 2 in June 2026.
2 min read
NintendoNewsMay 7, 2026
Nintendo Shows Star Fox GameChat Avatars and AR Filters
The upcoming Switch 2 Star Fox release will let players bring a little Corneria flair into GameChat.
2 min read
Silver disc era
PlayStation
PS1, PS2, PSP, Vita, and the style that shaped a generation.
PlayStationNewsMay 6, 2026
Mina The Hollower Gets A Very Close PS5 Release Date
After years of waiting and a few delays, Yacht Club Games is finally ready to send its retro-styled adventure out on PlayStation 5.
2 min read
PlayStationNewsMay 5, 2026
Virgil Van Dijk’s PS Vita Choice Has A Very Oranje Twist
The Liverpool defender appears to be spending downtime with GTA Vice City Stories on Sony’s classic handheld.
2 min read
PlayStationNewsMay 4, 2026
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Director Says He Has Finished It Over 40 Times
The final chapter is still in development, but its director appears to know it inside and out already.
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 HistoryNewsMay 6, 2026
Arkanoid Returns to PlayStation Through Arcade Archives
Hamster Corporation is bringing Arkanoid back in a faithful Arcade Archives release for PS5 and PS4.
2 min read
Game HistoryTopicMay 6, 2026
R-Type Dimensions III Physical Editions Delayed
ININ Games says the delay will help the boxed versions meet expectations, while some physical buyers can ask for early digital access.
4 min read
Game HistoryTopicMay 6, 2026
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth DLC Was Considered, But Part 3 May Still Get Extra Story Content
The remake series director has explained why Rebirth stayed DLC-free, while leaving the door open for the final entry.
2 min read
Hardware shelf
Retro Consoles
Classic console hardware, mods, displays, controllers, and setup culture.
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
Retro ConsolesTopicMay 5, 2026
USB Dolphin-Compatible Ethernet Adapter
A small adapter option for cleaner USB Dolphin setups.
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