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Clear retro console coverage, deeper topics, and direct editorial takes across Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox, and timeless games.
A long-running fan project from Delca and Trxye turns classic Tomb Raider locations into side-scrolling stages with new traps, platforming, and a very nostalgic point of view.
Latest stories
Namco's System 22 racer returns alongside Console Archives Geki-Oh ShienRyu and a new Arcade Archives 2 release for Tatakae! Big Fighter.
The 1997 SNK RPG already had different extras across Neo Geo CD, Saturn, and PlayStation. Now fans have another way to compare them.
A warm look at Princess Crown, the Saturn action RPG that helped shape the style later seen in Odin Sphere, Muramasa, Dragon's Crown, and beyond.
A celebration stream has revived old hopes around Geralt's last great adventure.
The little yellow handheld gets another retro twist, with Game Boy-style play, sound, screen options, and crank support in selected titles.
The official 40th anniversary stream is coming this week, but its 10-minute runtime points to a focused update rather than a huge showcase.
Pocket power
Handheld legends, Nintendo hardware, and classic franchise stories.
A firmware mod for select Hitachi-LG drives gives collectors a cleaner legal route to preserve their own discs.
Nex Playground is still a long way from Nintendo Wii numbers, but its creators believe stronger growth, better supply chains, and overseas expansion can move it closer to that dream.
Two very different classics are being squeezed into a smaller, older frame, with smart changes made for the Game Boy Color format.
Silver disc era
PS1, PS2, PSP, Vita, and the style that shaped a generation.
Namco's System 22 racer returns alongside Console Archives Geki-Oh ShienRyu and a new Arcade Archives 2 release for Tatakae! Big Fighter.
The PS3 classic returns through Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, with sharper presentation, smoother play, and a few familiar details still intact.
Rumors around an inFAMOUS collection are picking up, and PS5 players seem more than willing to revisit Sucker Punch’s electric superhero series.
Green room
Original Xbox stories, back compatibility, and hardware history.
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.
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.
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.
Archive mode
Classic game stories, development history, anniversaries, and how old games changed over time.
A celebration stream has revived old hopes around Geralt's last great adventure.
The official 40th anniversary stream is coming this week, but its 10-minute runtime points to a focused update rather than a huge showcase.
Dishonored’s road to Dunwall began with two tempting dream projects, a difficult business moment, and a pair of deals that did not come together.
Hardware shelf
Classic console hardware, mods, displays, controllers, and setup culture.
Some early RetroTINK 5X units can be modified for 4:4:4 output, but the useful first step is checking your board revision before thinking about any soldering iron work.
A compact update for OSSC Pro owners, especially anyone interested in NES palettes, Lumacode, and serious downscaling setups.
FightBox has a wide new mix of arcade controls at Stone Age Gamer, from dual-stick layouts to spinner-and-pedal setups.
Preservation layer
Emulation, FPGA, homebrew, translations, and preservation-friendly tools.
The little yellow handheld gets another retro twist, with Game Boy-style play, sound, screen options, and crank support in selected titles.
The experiment points to real progress for PS3 classics, while also showing why an official PlayStation emulator may still be a difficult job.
The $63 AliExpress emulation device raised questions because it carried Lenovo branding and came loaded with ROMs.
