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I built a retro gaming PC for less than $500 — Complete guide to hardware, software, and ...
26 April 2027
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windowscentral.com
The world of retro PC gaming has seen a massive rise in popularity of late, and for good reason. As PC hardware prices continue to balloon, it's getting ever harder to justify spending thousands on a modern system. Many PC gamers who traditi...
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Where To Pre-Order The Evercade Nexus
20 April 2026
Source:
timeextention.com
The Evercade Nexus is the latest member of the Evercade family and offers significant improvements over previous models, such as a larger display, dual analogue controls, and the ability to play multiplayer titles with a fellow Nexus owner using jus...
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Run a Modern + Commodore-Style BASIC Anywhere with RGC-BASIC (Not an Emulator)
15 April 2026
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retrogamecoders.com
Ever wanted to write a quick script or utility for your Windows, Mac, or Linux computer and wished you could just use your familiar BASIC instead of Python, BASH, C, Golang, or NodeJS? I’ve been working on a project called RGC-BASIC, a Commo...
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Meet The Man Running A Marathon... In Skyrim
6 April 2026
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retrododo.com
Today, I stumbled across a short-form video showing what looked like a normal fitness video about to tell me how fat and pathetic I am for not getting 10,000 steps a day, but I was quickly proven wrong. A creator by the name of ShakeMistake has just finis...
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Dream Color Plus Dreamcast Controller Can Emulate Your Favourite Retro Games
2 April 2026
Source:
indieretronews.com
The Dream Color Plus really is the gift that keeps on giving. Fans of the Dreamcast have been rejoicing over the fact that Angelo Pontes, aka Nai Adventure, has shown off the new Dreamcast controller with two joysticks, finally righting a 28-year wron...
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N64 Dev Spills The Secrets Of His "Skyrim-Sized" Open World Game
27 March 2026
Source:
timeextention.com
The Nintendo 64 may be turning 30 later this year, but there's still no shortage of developers putting in the hours to try and push the hardware and see what's possible in the modern day. James Lambert, for instance, has made a bit of a name for himself o...
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A Blockbuster Video-Simulator Game Is Flying Off the Shelves
19 March 2026
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hollywoodreporter.com
Samuel Gauthier has a ton of nostalgia for the early ’90s, even if he was, like, a newborn then. Gauthier, an independent video game developer who cofounded Blood Pact Studios, is one of the two creatives behind Retro Rewind, a video-rental-st...
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R36S Pocket Games Console Review (Cheap + Great!)
16 March 2026
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retrogamecoders.com
R36S pocket games consoles and devices like it have been extremely popular over the last few years, but it is only recently that I really started taking notice and that is because the community have stepped up and taken the raw materials and made s...
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Congo Bongo: The Isometric Edition (MSX) - This version of Sega's Congo Bongo looks incredible ...
9 March 2026
Source:
indieretronews.com
What a brilliant month this has been, with an influx of great games ranging from Street Fighter 2 on the ZX Spectrum called Sweet Fightin', to the Amiga AGA port discovery and release of Terra Cresta. Well, here we are with another banger! As I've only just ...
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Sinclair's GAMERCARD Delayed With Price Bump & Minor Upgrades
3 March 2026
Source:
retrododo.com
Last year, we had the opportunity to be the first publication in the world to test the GAMERCARD, Grant Sinclair's (yes, that Sinclair) latest invention. It's a very unique handheld, due to its 6.5mm thickness, 4" 720p IPS display, 1600MAH battery and the ...
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Nintendo's Zelda Game & Watch Gets Turned Into An Emulation Fan's Dream Handheld
25 February 2026
Source:
timeextention.com
Remember when Nintendo released a new Game & Watch handheld to celebrate the Zelda series? Sure you do – you've probably got one of the units on your shelf right now, gathering dust after you finished its (rather paltry) trio of pre-installed titles. If yo...
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I've Just Discovered The Metroid LEGO Set We All Deserve
19 February 2026
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retrododo.com
Samus Aran remains one of Nintendo's best characters. She's the best bounty hunter in any series by far but just doesn't get the credit she deserves. We had to wait 18 years between Metroid Prime 3 and 4, for crying out loud, yet Samus was instrument...
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Underkeep - This upcoming Dungeon Crawler by Rake in Grass looks stunning! (PC) [DEMO UPDATE]
12 February 2026
Source:
indieretronews.com
First Person Dungeon Crawlers have a huge fan base on Indie Retro News, so many of us love games such as Dungeon Master, Eye of the Beholder and my personal favorite Ishar. Well here we are with another special announcement especially if you love ...
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Random Fan-Made 'Star Fox CD' Adds The Hornet From Daytona USA, Because Why Not
7 February 2026
Source:
timeextention.com
@RealSunlitSpace's Star Fox CD is one of the most interesting upcoming adaptations of Nintendo's space combat classic, and adds in CD-quality music via MSU-1 chip support, as well as other neat additions to augment and enhance the experience. ...
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C64 Ultimate Review + What’s Next?
1 February 2026
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retrogamecoders.com
The C64 Ultimate is the first product from the revived Commodore, and by most measures it has been a success. At least this is how it is presented to the community, with the caveat not all claims to the brand have been resolved. While most of my fellow ...
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