A new fan project called Super Mario 3D All-Stars Deluxe PC has been revealed through a trailer on YouTube. Created by community developer Hazzyjc, this unofficial collection brings together several classic 3D Mario titles into a single custom launcher for PC. The package isn’t an official Nintendo release, but rather a pre-configured setup that combines […]
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AYANEO has announced the Pocket AIR Mini, a handheld designed specifically with retro gamers in mind. Unlike most modern handhelds that stick to widescreen displays, this device introduces a 4.2-inch, 1280 × 960 screen in a 4:3 aspect ratio, making it ideal for classic games that were originally meant to be played this way. The […]
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I recently had the pleasure of having an audience with Zophar of the legendary emulation website Zophar’s Domain from the late 90s, remember the early days of the internet. Below is just a basic summary of some of the points covered with timestamps. It was an absolute pleasure to have this conversation and it was […]
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A New Policy, But No Ban Google has announced upcoming changes to sideloading on Android, sparking concern across the emulation scene. The good news is that sideloading is not going away. Starting in September 2026, developers distributing apps outside the Play Store will need to verify their identity to keep their apps installable on certified […]
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AYN has shared pricing details for its upcoming Thor handheld, a dual-screen Android device that has been generating plenty of buzz. Pricing Options AYN also introduced a TPU grip accessory designed to make longer gaming sessions more comfortable. The contoured grip attaches to the bottom half of the device, providing a more secure and ergonomic […]
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AYN has revealed its next steps in the handheld gaming market with the first look at the AYN Thor and confirmation that the long-awaited Odin 3 is in development. AYN Thor The Thor is AYN’s first dual-screen clamshell handheld running Android. Early teasers show a design with a main display on the top half and […]
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The popular self-hosted game library manager ROMM has just received a new update, bringing the project to version 4.1.3. While the latest release is a smaller one, it improves how ROMM handles duplicate titles by preferring lower IDs when matching games with the same name, helping to keep collections cleaner and better organized. What is […]
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A new emulator called CrankBoy lets Playdate owners play Game Boy games smoothly and in full speed. Created by deltabeard, it works on all Playdate models and automatically saves your progress, so you can pick up right where you left off. You can adjust how games look and feel, even using the Playdate’s crank as […]
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Ymir, a new open-source Sega Saturn emulator by StrikerX3, has released its latest update: version 0.1.6, bringing major improvements in compatibility and performance. Launched in 2025, Ymir focuses on speed, usability, and accuracy—especially for retro gamers using modern PCs or handhelds. The new version introduces: While still early in development, Ymir is gaining attention for […]
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