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fromKotaku
10 hours ago

The 26-Year-Old Mystery Behind A Missing RPG Sword Has Been Solved

A super-rare 1999 Dengeki PlayStation demo disc unlocks the Gradius Sword in Vandal Hearts II, enabling the Ripple Laser Vic Viper attack.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Xiaomi's retro handheld phone case is the best, and worst, way to game

Xiaomi's 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max include a rear second screen and an optional retro handheld console case that disables wireless charging.
#lego
fromGameSpot
3 days ago

Rayman For Game Boy Gets New Physical Edition For Franchise's 30th Anniversary

Ubisoft's classic platforming series Rayman celebrated its 30th anniversary earlier this month. The developer confirmed the next mainline entry is in the works, but it sounds like it's a long ways off. While that's probably not what fans wanted to hear, at least you can buy a brand-new version of Rayman for Game Boy Color. That sentence sounds odd, but it's true: Ubisoft partnered with ModRetro to rerelease the GBC version of the original Rayman. An actual GBC cartridge, in fact, and it looks lovely.
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Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
6 days ago

Ayaneo's new Android-based Pocket Air Mini retro gaming handheld has a 4:3 display

Pocket Air Mini is a compact 4:3 retro handheld with a 1280×960 4.2-inch display, Helio G90T, active cooling, and retro-focused Android software.
Games
fromGadgets 360
1 week ago

Nintendo Switch Online Gets First Third-Party GBA Titles from Namco This Month

Nintendo is adding Klonoa: Empire of Dreams and Mr. Driller 2 as the first third-party GBA titles to the Switch Online + Expansion Pack on September 25.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 week ago

Slider-GameMackey Is a Fidget Toy That Feels Like a Pocket-Sized Game Console - Yanko Design

Fidget toys have come a long way from simple stress balls and spinners. These days, you'll find everything from intricate sliders to complex mechanical puzzles designed to keep your hands busy. But 01EDC's Slider-GameMackey takes the concept somewhere completely unexpected, transforming the humble fidget toy into a nostalgic gaming experience that fits right in your pocket. One look at this thing and you're instantly transported back to childhood afternoons spent hunched over handheld game consoles.
Gadgets
fromGameSpot
1 week ago

Retired Lego Atari 2600 Is Back In Stock At Amazon, But Probably Not For Long

After selling out earlier this year, Amazon has restocked the discontinued Atari 2600 Lego set. We doubt that these Lego sets were unearthed from a mass Atari burial site in New Mexico, because unlike the E.T. video game, the Atari 2600 Lego set is awesome, but it is interesting that Amazon has units available. It's also a nice that Amazon is charging the original $240 MSRP for this 2,532-piece set.
Video games
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Man Creates Most Dangerous Handheld Xbox Ever

A modder converted an original Xbox into a duct-taped handheld capable of playing Halo, powered briefly by old iPod dock batteries.
#evercade
fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago
Video games

Evercade Handheld And Console Tomb Raider Bundles Are Finally Back In Stock At Amazon

fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago
Video games

Evercade Handheld And Console Tomb Raider Bundles Are Finally Back In Stock At Amazon

#atari
fromCreative Bloq
1 week ago

Why 2D game art is thriving in 2025, and how you can do it too

Numbers suggest this isn't just nostalgia at work. While the global games market fluctuates, interest in pixel art and retro-inspired titles continues to grow. According to Cognitive Market Research, the pixel‑game games market is projected to expand at around 11.5% (CAGR) between 2024 and 2031. Indie titles, many leaning into 2D or pixel aesthetics, continue to be key drivers of engagement and discovery, even as saturation makes standing out increasingly challenging.
Video games
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Grid Studio's Anniversary Sale: Frame the First iPhone on Your Wall for Cheap

Nostalgic for beloved gadgets from your childhood? One easy and uncommon way to celebrate these gizmos is to frame them up on your wall. Grid Studios has been deconstructing old-school gadgets for 5 years now, and to celebrate its anniversary, the company is offering a 20 percent off sitewide discount with code GRID5, though the sale event ends September 17.
Gadgets
#nintendo
fromKotaku
2 months ago
Video games

Fans Think Smash Bros. 64 Is Coming To Switch Online Thanks To Months-Old Blurry Backgrounds

fromKotaku
2 months ago
Video games

Fans Think Smash Bros. 64 Is Coming To Switch Online Thanks To Months-Old Blurry Backgrounds

#virtual-boy
fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago
Video games

Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pass Is Adding Nintendo's Biggest Flop, Virtual Boy

fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago
Video games

Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pass Is Adding Nintendo's Biggest Flop, Virtual Boy

fromCreative Bloq
2 weeks ago

Acclaim's comeback isn't retro, it's indie, loud, and maybe brilliant

When a name like Acclaim returns, you can't help but expect fireworks. For gamers of a certain age (me included), Acclaim is more than a publisher; it's a time capsule of the '90s and early noughties. This was the label that gave us NBA Jam, Burnout, Re-Volt, Turok, and Shadow Man. It's the kind of back catalogue that makes you imagine instant remasters, slick reboots, maybe even a comeback tour for a series or two.
Video games
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago

As PS1 Turns 30, Here Are Its Best-Selling Games In The US

The original PlayStation launched in 1995 and produced many best-selling, genre-defining games that shaped gaming franchises and culture.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Kpop Demon Hunters Fan Reimagines The Movie As A Video Game

Fans are creating mock-ups envisioning a KPop Demon Hunters rhythm game and retro beat-em-up, leveraging the movie's music and sprite-friendly visuals.
#atari-gamestation-go
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fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago

The Classic iPod Clickwheel Games Have Been Preserved

All 54 iPod clickwheel games have been preserved and made accessible via a Virtual Machine compatible with multiple clickwheel iPod models.
fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago

Check Out Arcade1Up's Budget-Friendly Mortal Kombat And Pac-Man Arcade Cabinets At Walmart

Most Arcade1Up releases these days are $500-$600 Deluxe Arcade Cabinets, but Walmart carries a trio of models that more closely resemble Arcade1Up's early hits. These throwback Special Edition machines cost $334 each and are themed around Mortal Kombat 2, Ms. Pac-Man, and Pac-Man. Each cabinet is preloaded with 13 games and has a 15.6-inch IPS display. Other features include dual stereo speakers, Wi-Fi support for leaderboards and multiplayer, and pretty solid controls to mirror Arcade1Up's pricier options.
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fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
3 weeks ago

iMP Gaming Unveils the Mini Arcade PRO for Nintendo Switch | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The Mini Arcade PRO converts Nintendo Switch consoles into a durable tabletop arcade with authentic ball-top joystick, eight-button layout, USB-C connection, and screen adapter compatibility.
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Nintendo Switch Online's Mature Games App Is Adding Forsaken 64

In the mid-90s, with the arrival of 3D graphics cards, developers were suddenly handed a whole other axis in which to explore. The stand-out example of this new-found freedom was 1995's Descent, know as a "six degrees of freedom" game, where you controlled a floating ship that could orientate itself however it wished in 3D spaces. That shooter was created by Parallax Software, a name you might not recognize until I tell you the studio split in two, one half becoming Volition.
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fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

SF Arcade Bar "Emporium" 8 Free Game Tokens for "Industry Night" (Every Monday)

Emporium Arcade Bar San Francisco, the dynamic venue known for its classic arcade games, colorful, fun-loving atmosphere, and renowned drink menu, now offers 8 free game tokens for anyone in "the industry" - so we're assuming barstaff, restaurant staff, nightlife staff. Monday Nights are for the Industry! Every Monday night come join us for some drink specials and if you are part of our industry you get 8 tokens!Featuring Console Encounters! Get to play some retro games on our 50′ HD screen!
San Francisco
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Over 30 years later, a rare LaserDisc game console gets its first PC emulator

Even retro console superfans would be forgiven for not knowing about the LaserActive, a pricey LaserDisc player released in 1994 alongside swappable hardware modules that could add support for Sega Genesis and NEC TurboGrafx-16 games and controllers. Using those add-ons, you could also play a handful of games specifically designed for the LaserActive format, which combined game data and graphics with up to 60 minutes of full-screen, standard-definition analog video per side.
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Video games
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Chuck E. Cheese wants to grow up. What it's like inside the new, adult-focused Chuck's Arcade

Chuck's Arcade targets nostalgic adults ('kidults') with retro and less child-focused arcade experiences distinct from traditional Chuck E. Cheese family locations.
#8bitdo
#game-boy-color
fromDesign Milk
1 month ago
Gadgets

ModRetro Chromatic Is a High-End Game Boy Revival for '90s Kids

ModRetro Chromatic modernizes the Game Boy Color with a magnesium-alloy body, OLED screen, full Game Boy/Game Boy Color cartridge compatibility, and new color options.
fromianVisits
1 month ago

Tickets Alert: Retro computer gaming nights at the Science Museum

The Science Museum is hosting adults-only evenings of retro gaming in the Power Up arcade this winter, featuring over 160 consoles and classic games.
Digital life
fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago

This free Blender plugin delivers instant '90s PlayStation vibes

PSX Retro Tools is a complete toolkit for creating authentic low-poly, low-resolution, dithered graphics, designed for 3D artists and retro enthusiasts.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

UFO 50, a brilliant tribute to retro gaming, is out for the Switch right now

UFO 50 is a wildly varied set of retro-styled games belonging to a fictional console, created by a made-up developer UFO Soft from the 80s.
Video games
#handheld-gaming
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Review - A Cut Above

Crafted by Blasphemous developer The Game Kitchen, Ragebound is a deliberately old-school action game that captures the essence of the classic Ninja Gaiden series, with sharp gameplay, challenging levels, and gloriously retro visuals and music that would feel right at home on the Super NES.
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fromGameSpot
2 months ago

ModRetro's N64 Tribute Console Has A Price, Launches Later This Year

ModRetro's M64 is a tribute to the Nintendo 64 costing $200, positioning itself as a more affordable alternative to the Analogue 3D at $250.
Video games
Video games
fromWIRED
2 months ago

The Tiny Super Pocket Neo Geo Edition Is Affordable Retro Fun

Neo Geo games, once prohibitively expensive, are now accessible on modern portable hardware.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Maingear's Retro95 combines '90s-era PC design with modern specs

Maingear's Retro95 is a prebuilt, customized iteration of the SilverStone FLP01, featuring modern components inside a nostalgic, beige design reminiscent of the 90s.
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fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

This 3D printed mini arcade racing toy revives Road Fighter nostalgia and you can build it at home - Yanko Design

The Mini Arcade - Steering Dodge Car Toy is nearly as close a rip-off of the classic Road Fighter as possible, bringing the game to life in a non-digital, portable format.
Video games
#nostalgia
fromWIRED
2 months ago

This Is the Commodore Comeback Fans Have Waited for-but the Odds Are Still Against It

The brand famously known for the Commodore 64, which sold over 15 million units and inspired creativity through its graphics and sound chip, aims for revival.
E-Commerce
#gaming-accessories
Video games
fromCreative Bloq
2 months ago

I discovered Pico-8 by accident - now I'm hooked on the best retro indie games you've never heard of

PICO-8 inspires creativity through constraints, leading to engaging and inventive games that defy traditional gaming norms.
#commodore-64
fromKotaku
2 months ago

YouTuber Threatened With Jail Time For Reviewing Retro Gaming Handhelds

Francesco Salicini, an Italian retro gaming YouTuber, faces potential jail time and legal charges for reviewing Android handheld gaming devices pre-loaded with old games.
Video games
#analogue-3d
fromKotaku
2 months ago
Gadgets

Nintendo 64 Fans Left Waiting A Little Longer As Analogue 3D Maker Blames Tariffs For Latest Delay

fromKotaku
2 months ago
Gadgets

Nintendo 64 Fans Left Waiting A Little Longer As Analogue 3D Maker Blames Tariffs For Latest Delay

fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Check Out These Awesome Sega Genesis Displays Featuring Sonic, Street Fighter, & More

Wilder Toys has launched a new line of Console Heroes Sega Genesis Cartridge Dioramas, resembling popular Sega Genesis game cartridges with tiny diorama scenes inside.
Video games
Video games
fromCreative Bloq
2 months ago

I adore this retro video games console - and it's under $50 for Prime Day

Miyoo Mini Plus is a standout retro gaming console combining design charm with modern functionality.
fromWIRED
2 months ago

The ModRetro Chromatic Is a Game Boy Fit for Your Apocalypse Bunker

The goal of Chromatic in a non-technical sense is not to replicate the experience of actually playing a Game Boy or Game Boy Color, it's to replicate the way that you felt playing it when you were younger. You want it to be authentic but also to live up to that rose-tinted recollection of how you remember it.
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fromEngadget
2 months ago

Palmer Luckey's ModRetro Chromatic portable console is now a thing you can actually buy

The ModRetro Chromatic is a durable retro console that plays Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridges, featuring improved technology and new games.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Atari 7800+ Is Only $60 For Prime Day, Includes New Cartridge Game

Atari 7800+ console discounted to $60 during Prime Day, with added value from included accessories.
fromCreative Bloq
2 months ago

I grew up with these classic games - now the PS5 remakes are on sale for Prime Day

Amazon has taken a nostalgic turn this Prime Day, offering retro-inspired PS5 deals that attract attention with polished remakes of classic games, fully utilizing new console technology.
Video games
#video-games
fromFuncheap
3 months ago
Video games

Mario Through the Ages at Los Altos Public Library

The event offers a unique blend of video game art history and hands-on gaming experience centered around Mario.
fromFuncheap
3 months ago
Video games

Mario Through the Ages at Cupertino Public Library

Explore the evolution of video game art through Mario and engage in retro gaming at this free event.
fromWIRED
3 months ago

I Relived My Misspent Youth With the Best Home Arcade Machines

The best home arcade machines combine nostalgia and addictive gameplay, giving players a chance to relive classic games with family and friends, just like in arcades.
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Video games
fromGameSpot
3 months ago

Marvel Cosmic Invasion Is A 2D Beat-'Em-Up Fit For A Superhero

Dotemu successfully evolves retro-style gaming with more distinct heroes and gameplay mechanics in upcoming titles like Marvel Cosmic Invasion.
fromGameSpot
3 months ago

Adventure of Samsara Turns The Retro Dial Back A Few Extra Notches

The Adventure of Samsara is a retro pixel-art game that combines the aesthetics of classic Atari 2600 games with modern gameplay mechanics, resulting in a unique nostalgic experience.
Video games
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Anbernic's RG Slide might be too chunky and heavy for your pockets

Anbernic's RG Slide handheld is criticized for focusing too much on novelty while failing to leverage successful design insights from nostalgic devices like the PSP Go.
Gadgets
fromGameSpot
3 months ago

This 2018 Metroidvania Game Is Currently Free On Steam

Paradox Soul, a free-to-play Metroidvania game on Steam, features Dr. Alli Rose navigating a test facility filled with secrets and robot enemies.
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Video games
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
3 months ago

GEX Trilogy NEO S by CRKD Redefines Retro Gaming With Modern Precision | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

CRKD launches a limited-edition NEO S Controller celebrating Gex's return, combining modern gaming functionality with nostalgic design.
Video games
fromInverse
3 months ago

Steam Just Added A Fantastic Preview Of The Most Exciting Retro Game This Year

Mina the Hollower expertly blends retro visuals with modern gameplay mechanics, proving nostalgic gaming concepts can still be relevant today.
Video games
fromEngadget
3 months ago

Palmer Luckey's ModRetro Chromatic portable console is now a thing you can actually buy

ModRetro Chromatic is a new retro console providing updated features for Game Boy and Game Boy Color games.
Board games
from48 hills
3 months ago

The retro sleuthing pleasures of Puzzle Spy International - 48 hills

Puzzle Spy International combines retro spy themes with challenging puzzles, appealing to fans of classic puzzle games.
Video games
fromGameSpot
3 months ago

This Random But Good Nintendo DS Game From 2006 Is Getting Revived

Scurge: Hive, a retro game from 2006, is set for a revival on modern gaming platforms.
Video games
fromGameSpot
4 months ago

Super Mario 64 Mod Brings Minecraft To The Mushroom Kingdom

The new Super Mario 64 mod integrates Minecraft-like mechanics, expanding gameplay possibilities and showcasing modding creativity.
#game-pass
fromThe Verge
4 months ago
Video games

Microsoft adds over 50 'Retro Classics' to Game Pass

Microsoft's Retro Classics collection on Game Pass features 50+ retro titles and aims to preserve classic gaming.
fromEngadget
4 months ago
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Xbox Game Pass Retro Classics has over 50 old-school games for people over 50

Game Pass members can access over 50 classic games for free across platforms.
Video games
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

Microsoft adds over 50 'Retro Classics' to Game Pass

Microsoft's Retro Classics collection on Game Pass features 50+ retro titles and aims to preserve classic gaming.
Video games
fromGameSpot
4 months ago

Game Pass Now Has A Retro Games App, Including A PS1 Game

Xbox Retro Classics collection brings over 60 classic Activision games to Game Pass, enhancing game preservation and nostalgia.
The collection will grow to over 100 titles, providing broad access across platforms.
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