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We went hands-on with Atari’s retro slate at Summer Game Fest — here’s what stood out
With prices of new tech skyrocketing thanks to the ongoing component shortage, the promises of new, state-of-the-art, AAA games may ring hollow for some. Whether they can’t afford to pay for new games or consoles, or simply don’t want to, more players are seeking budget-friendly options that offer...
We went hands-on with Atari’s retro slate at Summer Game Fest — here’s what stood out
Atari and its many teams are bringing games thought long dead back to life
10+ Retro Games Announced For Xbox At QuByte ReConnect 2026
Back to Pixels. Xbox is heading back to the '90s courtesy of QUByte's inaugural ReConnect Showcase. In a short 11-minute presentation, the Brazilian publisher unveiled a whopping 13 retro titles bound for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One throughout 2026 and 2027. Read the full article on purexbox.com
Glover's Switch Release Is Adding The PlayStation Version In A Free Update
Retro revival. QUByte's Retro Games Showcase this week has revealed the 2025 version of Glover will be getting a free update. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
These 13 Retro Games Are All Getting Revived for the PS5
The nicher the better. We’re in the middle of a retro revolution, with various compilations, collections, and re-releases deploying every day on modern platforms. One of several publishers leading the charge is QUByte, a Brazilian publisher with a number of niche licenses under its umbrella, which...
ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs is a cozy game for retro gaming nerds
Who knew digging screws out of retro gaming hardware could be so fulfilling?
The First-Ever "QUByte ReConnect" Kicks Off Today, Teasing "Exclusive Trailers" & "A Legacy Tech Reveal"
Tune in at 5pm BT/9pm BST. QUByte Interactive, the Brazilian retro publisher, is holding the first-ever QUByte ReConnect showcase later today (June 18th, 2026). Described as "a showcase 100% dedicated to bringing retro classics to modern consoles," QUByte ReConnect seems to be an extension of the...
Parking Garage Rally Circuit (Switch) Review
This Parking Spot is Worth Paying Extra For With a lot of modern retro-revivals, you can often sense that developers ‘Commit to the Bit,’ adding in modern tweaks and flourishes but borrowing the aesthetic from games of old. The thing with Parking Garage Rally Circuit is that this is not a bit; this...
Developer Of Densha De Go "Tribute" Admits To Using AI, Considers Halting The Project Over "Online Hate & Accusations"
"This has saddened me to an extreme". Barely Making Games, the developer of the upcoming Steam tribute to Densha De Go!, Retro Rail Go!, has suggested it could soon "halt" development of the project altogether after receiving a torrent of negative feedback on social media, where users have dubbed...
ANBERNIC Reveals New Android RG551 Retro Handheld
Is it more or does it feel like, as the years go by, retro handhelds are slowly moving in the same design direction, making it harder and harder to differentiate them from competitors? No wonder we're constantly messaged by newcomers to the emulation scene that simply do not
Retro Encounter 488 – Xanadu Next Part I
Still…An ancient castle that only appears in the mist, and a holy sword that rests therein…It’s like a fairy tale! Just hearing about it makes my heart beat faster! This week on Retro Encounter, a panel of Falcom afficianados (and one relative newcomer) explores the ruins of Xanadu Next‘s Harlech...
Jason Bradbury's Retro Gaming Movie Now Has A Release Date
Jason Bradbury, well known for his work on The Gadget Show, has been working on a movie focused on retro games and the era of arcades for almost two years now. It was back in October 2024 when we had him on our podcast to talk about the early development
AYN Thor's Long Shipping Times Are Due To Screen Manufacturing Delays
The AYN Thor has undoubtedly been one of the most popular retro handhelds to release over the last year or so, and for good reason, it's a remarkable dual-screen Android handheld that we scored a 9.4 in our full review. It's powerful, well-built,
BATLEXP G350 3.5" IPS Retro Handheld Game Console w/ 64GB Card $27 + Free S&H
BATLEXP Direct Store via AliExpress has *BATLEXP G350 3.5" IPS Retro Handheld Game Console w/ 64GB Card* (Black) on sale for $29.98 - $3 with promo code MYUSDEAL3 at checkout = *$26.98*. *Shipping is...
RetroTINK 4K Official New Menu
Mike Chi has just released another firmware update for the RetroTINK 4K CE and Pro. This version, 1.31.0, introduces the new official menu of the RT4K products (shown above), which adds easier access to commonly used controls, as well as displays the active input and output resolution. Also,...
The Super Pocket Rare edition reeled me in with Banjo-Kazooie goodness, but the retro handheld also boasts one of my favorite NES games
The Super Pocket Rare Edition offers up a remarkably solid way to play Banjo-Kazooie for $70, but you're also getting one of my favorite quirky NES outings.
70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X Preview
As I continue my Steam Next Fest journey, I stumbled upon a game I honestly wasn’t expecting to enjoy as much as I did: 70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X. This is one of those releases that immediately stands out simply because there is nothing quite like it among modern games. What starts as a retro...
The Adventures Of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Makes A Strong Argument For Silent Protagonists
In a relatively short time, Team Asano at Square Enix has made a name for itself. Between the Bravely and Octopath series, it has become known for taking a fresh look at retro RPGs by experimenting with new ideas and visual styles, creating games that feel both familiar and new. The developer takes...
I just found a cheeky way to get my favorite retro controller for less, but you should also keep it on your Prime Day radar
You can grab a Gulikit Elves 2 Pro for less right now, thanks to a sneaky coupon code, and it's worth watching the retro controller ahead of Prime Day.
The 1992 Amiga classic Apidya returns in 2026 as Apidya' Special
Apidya' Special is an authentic 24-bit pixel remake of the 1992 Amiga classic shoot 'em up. Nice to see more retro games make a return like this. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/06/the-1992-amiga-classic-apidya-returns-in-2026-as-apidya-special/
Ayaneo is teasing a sequel to its lavish retro handheld, and it feels like a belated GBA 25th anniversary gift
Ayaneo has announced a sequel to its Pocket Micro 2 that's "52% larger" than the previous retro handheld and boasts a more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon chip.
The 1992 Amiga classic Apidya returns in 2026 as Apidya' Special
Apidya' Special is an authentic 24-bit pixel remake of the 1992 Amiga classic shoot 'em up. Nice to see more retro games make a return like this. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
The History Behind Insanely Rare Crash Bandicoot Trading Cards You Never Heard Of
Last night, I fell into a deep hole. A hole started out of curiosity, like many of our original pieces here at Retro Dodo. I was researching vintrage trading cards from the 90s and 2000s that featured iconic video game characters. Many I already knew about, such as Nintendo Game
Weekly Roundup #518
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