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YouTuber Dunkey’s publishing company is releasing its first game on May 9
Popular YouTuber Dunkey started a game publishing company called Bigmode and the first title releases on May 9. Animal Well is a Metroidvania platformer coming to the Switch, PC and PlayStation consoles.
Ayaneo's NES-inspired mini PC is more than a retro tribute
Mini PCs can be a bit... dull. Ayaneo's AM02 pays tribute to Nintendo's classic console but still offers decent gaming clout. You could also file your taxes with it if you want.
Atari is releasing a new cartridge for its 46-year-old 2600 console
Atari’s releasing another collectible 2600 cartridge as part of the company’s XP series. The game is called Save Mary and actually dates back to the 1980s when Atari’s console reigned supreme.
Analogue's limited edition Pockets are delightful and frustrating
Retro gaming is more than just classic titles from the past, it's also about collecting and finding rare items. Something Analogue is acutely aware of.
Analogue's limited-edition transparent Pocket handhelds come in seven colors
Analogue will start selling transparent Pockets, which are reminiscent of clear Game Boy Color consoles, on September 29 at 8 AM PT/11 AM ET.
A glow-in-the-dark Analogue Pocket will be available in September
Analogue is launching a glow-in-the-dark handheld called Pocket Glow, which the company says will be available in "highly limited quantities" for $250 each.
8BitDo’s Nintendo-inspired mechanical keyboard has Super Buttons just begging to be mashed
Novelty accessory maker 8BitDo today announced a new mechanical keyboard inspired by Nintendo’s NES and Famicom consoles from the 1980s. The $100 Retro Mechanical Keyboard works in wired / wireless modes, supports custom key mapping and includes two giant red buttons begging to be mashed.
This nifty fan-made Game Boy camera is the size of a cartridge
The official Game Boy Camera is a treat for fans of lo-fi photography, but it’s also on the larger side, protruding from the retro console like a giant, creepy eyeball. That’s why engineer and mega-fan Christopher Graves made his own version, the Game Boy Mini Camera, as originally reported via Gizmodo. This thing is tiny, as Graves managed to shrink everything down to the size of a Game Boy cartridge, with no protrusion necessary.
You can preorder Analogue’s TurboGrafx-inspired Duo console this Friday
Analogue’s universal TurboGrafx-16 retro console, the Duo, will finally be available for preorders later this week, on May 19th. The company noted that preorders begin sharply at 8AM PDT. The updated price for the console is $250.
‘Super Tilt Bro.’ is like NES Smash Bros. with online matches
If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to play ‘Super Smash Bros.’ a decade before it came out — with online gaming tech that didn’t exist in the 80s — ‘Super Tilt Bro.’ is your answer. The retro homebrew NES game pays homage to Nintendo’s fighting franchise (while steering clear of Nintendo IP) in a lovingly crafted passion project now seeking funding on Kickstarter.
The Evercade EXP handheld brings key improvements but it's still a curious concept
Blaze Entertainment's anachronistic take on retro gaming finds a new home in the improved EXP handheld.
The Sega Genesis Mini 2's 60-game lineup includes two unreleased titles
Sega has unveiled the full list of games included with the Genesis Mini 2, and you'll find two previously unreleased titles as well as several new ports.
Sega Genesis Mini 2 stock will be extremely limited in the US
Sega fans who plan to buy the Genesis Mini 2 will need to import the retro console from Japan.
Analogue Pocket's first major update should finally unlock its potential
Analogue has finally released the much-awaited update that brings a host of new features to the portable gaming device.
'Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration' brings together more than 90 games this fall
With Atari turning 50 this year, the brand’s current owner plans to celebrate with a collection that brings together five decades of games.
The long-delayed remaster of 1997's 'Blade Runner' game is finally available
The remaster of the classic '90s adventure game 'Blade Runner' is available now for PCs and consoles.
'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge' is a glorious beat-'em-up revival
Last year, developer Tribute Games announced Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, a brand-new beat-em-up title inspired by the arcade games of yesteryear. The game features retro pixel-art, two different game modes, online and local multiplayer (up to six players online), and seven playable characters, including the four turtles, Master Splinter, April O’Neil and Casey Jones. On the surface, it seems to have everything you could ask for in a modern version of an arcade classic.
Evercade's latest retro handheld includes a dedicated mode for vertical shoot 'em ups
Retro console maker Evercade has just announced its latest device.
Classic Dungeons & Dragons 'Gold Box' games are coming to Steam
The classic Dungeons & Dragons 'Gold Box' PC games are coming to Steam later in March, including the 'Eye of the Beholder' series.
Someone put 'Wordle' on the Game Boy
An unofficial 'Wordle' Game Boy port lets you play the hit word title on Nintendo's vintage handheld console.