The team behind RGB-Pi has just revealed that the long-awaited RGB-Pi 2 is ready and working, with availability coming soon. Shared via their official X account, the post showcased the final release candidate of the device, marking a major milestone for fans of CRT gaming setups and Raspberry Pi-based projects. The RGB-Pi 2 appears to […]
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The gaming world has lost one of its most iconic and outspoken figures. Tomonobu Itagaki, best known as the creator of the Dead or Alive series and for revitalizing Ninja Gaiden on Xbox, has passed away on October 16, 2025, at the age of 57. Itagaki was a defining force at Tecmo during the late […]
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A new ROM hack titled Project Lost Bits gives players a look at what Super Mario Bros. might have looked like in its early prototype stages. Developed by KristalBaf, this fan project recreates elements from Nintendo’s original design drafts, early artwork, and planning sheets for the iconic NES platformer. The hack restores an early title […]
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Fans of Ratchet & Clank who still can’t get enough of their favorite duo after Rift Apart can now enjoy a fascinating rediscovery from the series’ past. YouTuber The Golden Bolt has uncovered and preserved Ratchet & Clank: Clone Home, a cancelled 2006 mobile sequel to Going Mobile, which was developed for Java-based phones but […]
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The Sega Saturn emulator Ymir has received a major update with version 0.2.0, adding a new feature called low-level CD Block emulation. This option makes Saturn games run more accurately by recreating how the real console’s CD drive works. It requires a CD Block ROM file, but it fixes many issues that older versions had, […]
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A creative modder on Reddit has transformed an old iPhone 4S into a fully functional retro gaming handheld, and it’s one of the cutest conversions we’ve seen yet. Sporting a custom metal shell with a Kirby-themed laser engraving, the modified device uses PS Vita buttons and a Bluetooth keyboard board to deliver tactile controls that […]
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Sonic fans can now experience an enhanced take on Sonic’s 8-bit debut with Sonic the Hedgehog SMS – NC Revision by Ninjacat25. This improvement hack brings new life to the Master System classic with enhanced shading, added slopes, redesigned zones, and expressive sprite work for both Sonic and Dr. Eggman. The update introduces a new […]
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The next major update for Batocera is on the way, and it’s already shaping up to be one of the most significant releases yet. Version 42 brings a wave of upgrades, new systems, and better hardware support across the board. While no release date has been announced, the update is expected soon and is already […]
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While Dragon Ball FighterZ isn’t technically a retro title, its visual style and gameplay clearly draw inspiration from classic arcade fighters of the ’90s. Developed by Arc System Works, the team behind iconic arcade series like Guilty Gear and BlazBlue, the game captures the fast-paced energy and animation flair of that golden era, even if […]
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Normally, in the Looking Back series, we revisit classic games that defined our childhoods and shaped the history of gaming. But for this special edition, I wanted to turn the spotlight toward a piece of hardware that changed everything, the Game Boy, known internally as the DMG-01 (Dot Matrix Game). Launched in 1989, it was […]
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