Someone finally built a working Game Boy emulator for E-ink screens
This modder proves an old dev board can run 30-year-old games at full speed
Retro gaming articles
A 35-year-old copyright rule could let Ultima's creator make a new game EA can't stop
After decades of stalled talks with EA, Richard Garriott is about to reclaim Ultima's rights
Microsoft's 25th-anniversary Xbox Series X is translucent green and full of nostalgia
The limited-edition Xbox revives the original Xbox look with a matching retro-inspired controller
Ultima Underworld returns as a fan-made Unity remake after 10 years of work
The 1992 game that inspired Wolfenstein, Elder Scrolls, and Half-Life just got a modern remake
Your Blu-ray drive can now rip GameCube, Wii, and Xbox games – legally
OmniDrive firmware unlocks proprietary game disc formats on standard PC optical drives
Lenovo-branded retro handheld comes pre-loaded with tons of Nintendo ROMs
The white-label product is likely illegal, but Lenovo still approved the marketing move
Myst and Riven remakes head to PlayStation, Xbox, and Microsoft Store
Two icons are coming to modern platforms
This $88 retro gaming handheld has a screen that rotates on a hinge, because why not
Anbernic RG Rotate launches with 3.5" rotating IPS display, Unisoc T618, and Android 12
This $199 upscaler wants to make your retro consoles look great on modern TVs
Pixel FX's Morph 2K brings 1080p upscaling with composite, S-Video, and component inputs
Duke Nukem 3D gets path tracing and DLSS through a new fan-made mod
Improving a 30-year-old classic
SNK revives NeoGeo AES with modern upgrades and HDMI support
The updated console keeps original cartridge support while adding 1080p output and built-in system controls
Prototype mod brings native 1080P output to the Super Nintendo
New SNES mod extracts video directly from digital bus
Legends of Tech: Nintendo Entertainment System
Before the NES, home consoles were a burned market in the US. Nintendo reversed that narrative with games that turned consoles into a global industry again.
Survival horror classic 'Alone in the Dark' trilogy is free on GOG for a limited time
Steam is also offering steep discounts on the entire series and other THQ games
Homebrew demo shows real-time ray tracing on 1994 Sega Saturn console
The ray tracing tech runs at a surprisingly playable 15-20 FPS on real hardware
Ayaneo Pocket S Mini embraces authentic retro play with 4:3 display
Powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 Gaming Platform
Duke Nukem 3D turns 30, developer celebrates iconic shooter's anniversary
In brief: Duke Nukem 3D remains one of the most critically acclaimed first-person shooters of all time. While not as influential as Doom, Duke 3D is arguably the most memorable of the "Doom clones" that followed in id Software's wake, and it remains enjoyable three decades later.
A new Atari ST replica uses open-source designs and FPGA technology
Dedicated fans can acquire all components separately
Now independent, GOG is thinking about publishing games and embracing Linux
Freed from CD Projekt, buying forgotten IPs and reviving classics is now on the table
This open-source tool uses AI to translate Japanese retro games on the fly
Interpreter uses OCR and an LLM to offer offline AI translation
Used Nintendo 3DS consoles are commanding nearly Switch 2 prices amid retro gaming boom
Prices are only expected to rise in 2026
Play physical SNES games on your PC with Epilogue's SN Operator
Easily digitize your SNES game collection
GOG co-founder buys retro gaming storefront from CD Projekt Red
Nothing changes for users, but questions about long-term profitability linger
Hobbyist 3D prints the Commodore 64 laptop we never got in the '80s
Floppy drive and tape deck support included
Decade-long study suggests retrobrighting might do more harm than good
Father Time remains undefeated