Retro Gaming News
“The Earthion game ROM is now finalized”. Earthion was one of 2025’s best shmups, bringing Mega Drive / Genesis-level presentation to modern-day platforms – but the proposed 16-bit edition still hasn’t been released (well, not officially, at least). Thankfully, Yuzo Koshiro has confirmed that we won’t have to wait much longer, as the Mega Drive…
Secret of Mana: Reborn has just been updated. We have some potentially “history-making” news for Secret of Mana fans. A new update has just been released for Secret of Mana: Reborn, a ROM hack for the classic role-playing game from Square, featuring recreations of two previously unused locations cut from the finished game. This essentially…
‘Pyrite 64’ is the work of developer Max Bebök. A new open-source editor and engine, called Pyrite64, has just been released, making it easier than ever for people to design and create their own 3D N64 games. This means we could theoretically be seeing an influx of new original games for the system in the…
During my college years, I transitioned from exclusively gaming on computers like the Commodore 64 and Amiga. In so doing, I found myself drifting toward the underdog systems of the time, like the Sega Master System and, eventually, the Atari Jaguar. Another underdog system that I took under my wing was NEC’s TurboGrafx-16. While the…
From Pixels to Pop Culture: Why Icons Stick Some video game characters are recognized in seconds, even by people who rarely play today. When that recognition happens, a character can travel far beyond the original game. Icons show up in memes, costumes, street art, fan art, and movie adaptations. They also shape how new games…
There is something timeless about a classic gaming basement. The low lighting, the hum of old consoles, the glow of arcade cabinets, and the comfortable chaos of wires, controllers, and snack bowls scattered across a sturdy table. It is not just a room; it is a ritual space. A place where friends gather for late-night…
Modern betting does not just sell odds. It sells progress bars, streaks, missions, and tiny hits of achievement on every screen. The mechanics feel familiar from mobile games, which makes them comfortable and easy to underestimate. From simple ticket to gamified lobby On many sportsbooks the journey starts before the first bet, already at the…
The 1991 Famicom title ‘Dezaemon’ is coming to Switch 2 & PS5. If you’ve ever wanted to unleash your inner game designer, then we have some interesting news to share with you. Earlier today, Hamster, the company behind Console Archives, revealed that the next title it will be rereleasing on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch…
‘Puyo Puyo Trainer’ will be used in “caregiving & welfare” facilities. Puyo Puyo Fever Sega has revealed on social media that a new Puyo Puyo game is currently in development, which is being targeted at “caregiving & welfare” facilities. Read the full article on timeextension.com ‘Puyo Puyo Trainer’ will be used in “caregiving & welfare”…
Including Sega Dreamcast & Mega Drive / Genesis. The retro publisher PlayOnRetro has recently revealed plans to release two new versions of Locomalito’s 2012 Ghosts ‘n Goblins-inspired action platformer Maldita Castilla on Sega platforms, including Sega Mega Drive / Genesis and Sega Dreamcast. Originally debuting on Windows PCs back in 2012, Maldita Castilla is a…