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fromEngadget
2 hours ago

Devils on the Moon brings the score-chasing of pinball to the Playdate

"I think one of my most-played games is Pokemon Pinball, but the idea to make a pinball game came from Mario... he came to me and say 'JP, I want to make a custom engine for Playdate and we should make a pinball game.'"
Games
#indie-games
fromEngadget
1 day ago
Video games

Super Meat Boy 3D, coin-pushing chaos and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game showcases are thriving, with new games and updates announced regularly.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

A retro Starship Troopers shooter, a video store sim and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game releases include unique titles like Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! and a new falling-block game prototype by Freya Holmér.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Super Meat Boy 3D, coin-pushing chaos and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game showcases are thriving, with new games and updates announced regularly.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

A retro Starship Troopers shooter, a video store sim and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game releases include unique titles like Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! and a new falling-block game prototype by Freya Holmér.
fromwww.engadget.com
3 days ago

Apple Arcade just got two indie gems

Dredge+ is the complete edition of the game, with all released DLC content. This is pretty much a perfect video game that combines fishing with bone-chilling horror.
Board games
#evercade
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fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Evercade's new handheld has a larger screen and dual thumbsticks for 3D games

Evercade's new Nexus handheld features a 5.89-inch screen, enhanced specs, and supports over 700 retro games through proprietary cartridges.
Vue
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Pixels and paintings: video games return to the V&A

Live coding and interactive games create a unique blend of performance art and audience engagement at the Victoria & Albert Museum.
#super-mario-bros
Television
fromKotaku
5 days ago

They Brought Back The Super Mario Bros. Cartoon And Sloppified It With AI

MeTV began airing the Super Mario Bros Super Show, but AI upscaling has resulted in poor visual quality and altered details.
Television
fromEngadget
4 days ago

The Super Mario Bros. cartoon is back, but looks really weird thanks to AI

MeTV Toons is airing old episodes of The Super Mario Bros. Super Show, but AI upscaling has negatively affected the visual quality.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Super Mario Bros. Fans Are Still Uncovering Secrets 40 Years Later

A new glitch using arbitrary code execution has been discovered in Super Mario Bros., potentially impacting future speedrunning techniques.
Television
fromKotaku
5 days ago

They Brought Back The Super Mario Bros. Cartoon And Sloppified It With AI

MeTV began airing the Super Mario Bros Super Show, but AI upscaling has resulted in poor visual quality and altered details.
Television
fromEngadget
4 days ago

The Super Mario Bros. cartoon is back, but looks really weird thanks to AI

MeTV Toons is airing old episodes of The Super Mario Bros. Super Show, but AI upscaling has negatively affected the visual quality.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Super Mario Bros. Fans Are Still Uncovering Secrets 40 Years Later

A new glitch using arbitrary code execution has been discovered in Super Mario Bros., potentially impacting future speedrunning techniques.
fromKotaku
23 hours ago

YouTube's Gaming Historian Steps Back After 15 Years

"Today I'm announcing I will no longer be making Gaming Historian videos. There's nothing dramatic behind it, I promise."
Games
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Apple II Forever!

Apple would never have made it if it weren't for the Apple II, the company's first hit product and the first one to generate the amount of devotion we've now come to expect from fans of Apple's products.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Let's take a look at the retro tech making a comeback | TechCrunch

Digital typewriters are carving out a niche for a more focused writing experience, stripping things back to the essentials: just you, a keyboard, and your words.
Photography
Silicon Valley
fromTheregister
1 week ago

YouTuber lands on Moon using a ZX Spectrum. Conditions apply

A ZX Spectrum can control a lunar lander simulation, demonstrating that creativity can overcome technological limitations.
#nintendo
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago
Games

Today's Atlantic Trivia: Video Games

Nintendo has evolved from making playing cards in 1889 to creating iconic video games and consoles.
fromThe Verge
4 days ago
Video games

Nintendo is weathering the storm

Nintendo remains successful in a struggling gaming industry by focusing on its strengths and maintaining a consistent release schedule.
Video games
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Nintendo is weathering the storm

Nintendo remains successful in a struggling gaming industry by focusing on its strengths and maintaining a consistent release schedule.
Film
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Retro Rewind Lets You Run Your Own '90s Era Blockbuster And It Rules

Retro Rewind is a video store simulator game that authentically captures the charm and nostalgia of 1990s movie rental shops with detailed mechanics and genuine character.
#8bitdo
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fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

Working a Fake Job Is a Great Pastime

Retro Rewind, an indie store simulator, captivates players with its nostalgic retail management experience, contrasting sharply with high-action games like Resident Evil Requiem.
Media industry
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

New "vibe coded" AI translation tool splits the video game preservation community

Gaming Alexandria faced backlash for using AI-assisted machine translations of historical gaming documents, with critics arguing the inaccurate translations damage credibility, while supporters contend AI tools are necessary to make hundreds of thousands of untranslated pages searchable.
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Donkey Kong Country Cart Shows Up On Antiques Roadshow

As you can see, this cartridge has Hollywood Video stickers on it. Which is interesting. And I wasn't able to find any record of the competitions being done at Hollywood Video. The 1995 competition was a Blockbuster competition. A major competitor, or the major competitor of Hollywood Video.
Games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

My quest to preserve VHS-era gaming culture, one eBay bid at a time

The rise of the games industry in the 1980s and 90s coincided with the explosion of the home-video business, and the two crossed paths in lots of interesting ways.
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#pokemon
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fromKotaku
3 days ago

How A One-Off Pokemon Anime Gag Led To One Of The Best Games Of The Year - Kotaku

The butterfly effect of a small event in the Pokémon series led to significant developments, including Ditto's role in a major game.
Games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

How A One-Off Pokemon Anime Gag Led To One Of The Best Games Of The Year - Kotaku

The butterfly effect of a small event in the Pokémon series led to significant developments, including Ditto's role in a major game.
#retro-gaming
Games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

PlayStation Retro Anime Spoof Hits Steam After 27 Years In Japan

Robot Anime Geppy-X, a 1999 PlayStation shoot-em-up spoofing 1970s mecha anime, receives its first official international release as a remastered Steam port with restored full-motion video and localized languages.
Video games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

YouTuber Constructs Dedicated Building To Preserve PC Oddities

Clint Basinger built a dedicated bunker for his gaming collection after Hurricane Helene caused significant damage to his home and possessions.
#playdate-games
fromEngadget
1 month ago
Board games

Playdate games to check out before the Catalog's 3-year anniversary sale ends

Panic is running a Playdate Catalog sale through March 19 to celebrate the device's three-year anniversary, with 423 games available and Season Two offering 12 diverse, high-quality titles worth purchasing.
fromEngadget
1 month ago
Video games

The Playdate Catalog's 3-year anniversary sale is here

Panic is running a two-week sale on Playdate games through March 19 to celebrate the platform's three-year anniversary, with 423 games available in the catalog.
Board games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Playdate games to check out before the Catalog's 3-year anniversary sale ends

Panic is running a Playdate Catalog sale through March 19 to celebrate the device's three-year anniversary, with 423 games available and Season Two offering 12 diverse, high-quality titles worth purchasing.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
3 weeks ago

GameMT EX8 debuts as a budget Android handheld tailored for retro gaming - Yanko Design

The handheld features a 4.88-inch display with a resolution of 1080 × 1620 pixels and a 3:2 aspect ratio. This format is particularly appealing for retro gaming because it better accommodates older console titles that do not match modern widescreen displays. The panel is also noticeably sharper than the screen used in some competing handhelds, such as the Ayaneo Pocket Micro, which uses a smaller 3.5-inch display with a lower resolution.
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fromwww.dailymail.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Retro gaming consoles that are now worth a FORTUNE - do you have one?

Vintage gaming consoles, particularly rare limited editions, have become highly valuable collectibles, with some reaching thousands of pounds on eBay due to nostalgia-driven demand.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 month ago

This charming pixel art game solves one of AI coding's most annoying UX problems

Pixel Agents is a Visual Studio Code extension that transforms Claude Code AI agent monitoring into an intuitive 8-bit video game interface, solving the usability problem of tracking multiple concurrent AI coding sessions.
#retro-gaming-handhelds
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
3 weeks ago
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7 Retro Handhelds So Good They Actually Beat Consoles - Yanko Design

Retro gaming handhelds have surged 400% in search interest, driven by consumers seeking simpler, portable alternatives to modern gaming's complexity and heavy installations.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago
Gadgets

5 Best Retro Handhelds That Play PS1 Classics for Under $130 - Yanko Design

Affordable pocket-sized emulation handhelds costing under $130 offer access to decades of retro gaming libraries, with search interest growing 173% year-over-year as gamers seek alternatives to expensive new consoles and rotating subscription services.
Gadgets
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

5 Best Retro Handhelds That Play PS1 Classics for Under $130 - Yanko Design

Affordable pocket-sized emulation handhelds costing under $130 offer access to decades of retro gaming libraries, with search interest growing 173% year-over-year as gamers seek alternatives to expensive new consoles and rotating subscription services.
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Weird Nintendo never went away

Nintendo releases the Talking Flower, a whimsical toy that announces time and offers random positive affirmations without practical function, representing the company's playful side despite recent conservative decisions.
fromGame Informer
in 2 months

The Big List Of Upcoming Video Game Remakes

Remakes tend to be more exciting than remasters because the improvements often go beyond mere bumps in resolution or framerate. At best, studios reimagine classic experiences in exciting new ways, sand away rough edges, and somehow retain the intangible x-factors that made fans fall in love with these titles in the first place.
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fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Meet The Guy Who's Saving Doom On The SNES

I had this idea, let's go out to a store and buy the cartridges, buy three or four of them. And indeed, despite Linden's technical wizardry, even he couldn't do anything about the underpowered hardware, and, as anyone who's played it can tell you, while the sheer existence of Doom on the SNES may be magical, playing it is anything but.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

With its fluorescent characters and ASCII text, Marathon is a masterclass in 90s nostalgia

It's now an online sci-fi extraction shooter in which players beam down to the planet Tau Ceti IV to scavenge for loot, carry out missions and potentially blast each other in the process. Its closest rival is Arc Raiders, which makes a similar use of stylised retro-futurism.
Video games
Games
fromArs Technica
4 weeks ago

Which of these two arcades is the "world largest"-and does it matter?

Two U.S. arcades claim the title of world's largest: Funspot in New Hampshire and Galloping Ghost in Illinois, each offering unique collections and experiences despite the semantic distinction.
Photography
fromdesignyoutrust.com
2 months ago

Artist Creates Nostalgic Pixel Tributes That Capture Gaming's Golden Age

A wide-ranging showcase of visual creativity, highlighting photography, illustration, sculpture, design, and inventive art projects from global contemporary artists and cultural oddities.
Games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Three retro Mario titles are coming to Nintendo Switch Online on Mario Day

Nintendo releases three retro Mario games on Switch Online on March 10: Mario Clash and Mario's Tennis for Virtual Boy, and Mario Vs. Donkey Kong for Game Boy Advance.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

The National Videogame Museum has acquired the mythical Nintendo Playstation

Sony and Nintendo once collaborated on a hybrid console called the Nintendo PlayStation that would combine CD-ROM and cartridge technology, but the partnership ended before production, leading Sony to develop PlayStation independently.
fromTime Out New York
2 months ago

The Paley Center's new PAC-MAN exhibit celebrates 45 years

The show traces how a simple yellow circle dreamed up in Japan in 1980 by designer Toru Iwatani grew into a global pop-culture heavyweight. From early arcade cabinets to living room consoles and far beyond, PAC-MAN redefined what video games could be, while still welcoming in first-time players. At the exhibition, visitors can jump straight into the action with classic Pixel Bash arcade cabinets, competitive rounds of PAC-MAN Battle Royale Chompionship and newer titles like PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC .
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#retro-gaming-handheld
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fromKotaku
1 month ago

Banjo-Kazooie Gets A Dedicated Retro Handheld That Looks Rad

The Rare Edition Super Pocket is a $70 retro gaming handheld launching June 2026 with 14 pre-loaded Rare classics including Banjo-Kazooie, offering an official portable way to play classic N64 games.
Games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

This retro-inspired handheld comes with Banjo-Kazooie and Battletoads built in

HyperMegaTech! releases Super Pocket Rare Edition handheld with 14 Rare Ltd. games including Banjo-Kazooie, compatible with Evercade cartridges for expanded retro gaming library.
Games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Banjo-Kazooie Gets A Dedicated Retro Handheld That Looks Rad

The Rare Edition Super Pocket is a $70 retro gaming handheld launching June 2026 with 14 pre-loaded Rare classics including Banjo-Kazooie, offering an official portable way to play classic N64 games.
Games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

This retro-inspired handheld comes with Banjo-Kazooie and Battletoads built in

HyperMegaTech! releases Super Pocket Rare Edition handheld with 14 Rare Ltd. games including Banjo-Kazooie, compatible with Evercade cartridges for expanded retro gaming library.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Scott Pilgrim creator Bryan Lee O'Malley on taking 'another run' with new game

Scott Pilgrim EX, a new beat-'em-up game, continues the series' recent resurgence following the Netflix anime and rerelease of the original game on modern consoles.
Games
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

Nintendo's Game Boy Jukebox Plays Pokemon Music on 45 Swappable Cartridges - Yanko Design

Nintendo released a non-functional Game Boy replica that plays Pokémon Red and Blue's 8-bit soundtrack through swappable cartridges, celebrating the franchise's 30-year anniversary.
#video-game-preservation
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fromKotaku
1 month ago

How Sega And Police Raids Interrupted A Video Game Preservation Auction - Kotaku

A London junk dealer was raided by police after acquiring SEGA dev kits intended for a video game preservation museum, with investigation revealing corporate negligence rather than criminal intent.
Games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

How Sega And Police Raids Interrupted A Video Game Preservation Auction - Kotaku

A London junk dealer was raided by police after acquiring SEGA dev kits intended for a video game preservation museum, with investigation revealing corporate negligence rather than criminal intent.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Pokemon Red And Blue Retro Review: RPG History Worth Revisiting

The original Pokémon Game Boy games from 1996 represent a simpler, more grounded era of the franchise that has evolved dramatically with technological advancement over 30 years.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Commodore 64 Ultimate review it's like 1982 all over again!

The emotional hit was something I didn't expect, although perhaps I should have. The Commodore 64 Ultimate, a new version of the legendary 8-bit computer, comes in a box designed to resemble the original packaging a photo of the machine itself on a background of deep blue fading into a series of white stripes. Then when you open it, you find an uncannily accurate replica of what fans lovingly referred to as the breadbox the chunky, sloped Commodore 64, in hues of brown and beige,
Gadgets
fromEngadget
1 month ago

An old-school Zelda-like, Skate Bums and other new indie games worth checking out

There were lots of good stuff in this week's Convergence Showcase too, including another peek at Mouse: P.I. for Hire as we get to see one of the game's bosses for the first time. This first-person shooter with rubber-hose animation is set to arrive on March 19. There were other welcome announcements for me in this showcase. First, there was a release date for the Zelda-inspired adventure Gecko Gods.
Video games
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fromEngadget
2 months ago

Ayaneo's Pocket S Mini has the perfect aspect ratio for revisiting classic console games

Ayaneo's Pocket S Mini is a premium 4:3 handheld optimized for retro emulation, with high-end metal build, Snapdragon G3x Gen 2, and tiered pricing.
#retro-pc
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Every Old Game Deserves A 60FPS Update

Returning to old games isn't always easy. Depending on how old the game is, you might run into various problems, including unusual controls or compatibility issues. Another common point of friction you might encounter is an older game running poorly. This can make it a slog to replay some of the modern classics, even if they're just a decade or so old. So I'm happy to see Ubisoft going back and updating performance in games like Far Cry Primal and Assassin's Creed Unity.
Video games
#analogue-3d
Games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How a decades-old video game has helped me defeat the doomscroll

Replacing a smartphone with a nostalgic handheld like a Game Boy Advance can reduce doomscrolling while providing lower-stimulus screen time.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

The Best Retro Gaming Handheld Maker Around Takes On The Vita

New Vita-style handhelds debut; Blizzard QA gain AI and crunch protections; Apex Legends loses original Switch support; gacha PayPal charges affected players.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Retro handheld maker Anbernic has a new gamepad with a screen and heart rate sensor

Anbernic's RG G01 is a multi-platform game controller with a 2.5-inch HD screen, heart-rate sensor, programmable buttons, and Bluetooth/2.4GHz/wired connectivity.
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Nintendo's Virtual Boy Is a Silly but Fun Blast From the Past

Nintendo's Virtual Boy is arguably one of the strangest-looking gaming contraptions I've laid eyes on. It sits on a desk like a little portable grill, but you look into it like a microscope. Your eyes are enveloped in a ruby-red interface, where you can play retro 3D games with the paired controller. Last week, I got a chance to spend some time with some upcoming video game releases for the Nintendo Switch 2-like Mario Tennis Fever and Resident
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fromWGB
1 month ago

Rayman Creator Believes Original Game Is Getting A HD Re-Release/Remake

Rayman 1 is expected to receive an HD remake/remaster with added checkpoints to reduce frustration, possibly released as a 30th Anniversary Edition.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Legendary Sega Engineer Behind Genesis Dies At The Age Of 77

Sato led Sega's console hardware from the SG-1000 through Dreamcast, driving Mega Drive design and R&D efforts; he died at 77.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Someone Dressed Up As Pac-Man To Play Pac-Man During AGDQ Livestream

AGDQ featured Minecraft creator DThaiPome in a blow-up Pac-Man costume speedrunning Pac-Man World 2 after a $10,000 fundraising stretch goal was surpassed, finishing in about 30 minutes.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

All The Biggest Game Franchises Are Going Backwards - Kotaku

Major gaming publishers increasingly favor remakes of established franchises over new entries, reflecting growing risk aversion across the industry.
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