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I’m thinking about having Retro Remake host a PS1 homebrew game jam with cash prizes and free SuperStation one units.

Thoughts?
November 12, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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Last call - we are only short on N64, GBA, and MD/Genesis.
I just want to put this out into the universe.

If you are a homebrew developer of a GB, GBC, GBA, NES, SMS, MD/Genesis, N64, or PS1 game with a free version or a free demo of you game, I’d love to ship it with SuperStation as a physical or digital demo disk.
This is a very impressive PS1 game by @eliasdaler.bsky.social running on SuperStation.
November 10, 2025 at 4:46 AM
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Try not to scream... pre-orders for Standard Edition physical copies of I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream on PlayStation 5 are live NOW! 😱

🛒 bit.ly/IHNMAIMS-Phy...
November 7, 2025 at 8:32 PM
IPS Displays has been available for the PSP 1000 for quite some time. Now there is even one for the PSP 3000 and it’s a good replacement if the original display is broken. Total Kommando has published a new article about it today.

#sonypsp #psp #psp3000 #gaming

youtu.be/U52H67NQtVQ
Everything You Need To Know About PSP 3000 IPS Screens!
YouTube video by Total Kommando
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November 5, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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Can you smell that? Smells like the next update is getting closer...
November 3, 2025 at 7:02 PM
So the Retroid Pocket 6 is open to preorder and I am torn between the Silver and the Light Purple model…

#handheld #retroid #retrogaming
November 3, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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The latest Eden emulator release has some magic under the hood for Snapdragon 8 Elite devices; huge compatibility improvements using stock drivers. Here is a showcase of 50 titles and a glimpse into what to expect from SD8 Elite devices like the Odin 3: youtu.be/4bXonHIiFVc
October 31, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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If you wanted a small, battery-sipping mini "Steam Deck" for indie PC stuff, this is it! Here's my simple working recipe to get your Steam games working, and running great. youtu.be/sqptnpn_NWQ
Retro Handhelds are Steam Decks Now
YouTube video by TechDweeb
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October 31, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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I decided to go with launch NTSC packaging for the Founders Edition.
October 31, 2025 at 2:43 AM
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With the influx of dual screen devices we have begun adding support for these devices by being able to select which screen ES-DE runs on and which to launch games on.
October 28, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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MuOS just laid their golden egg with the latest Golden Goose update! Be sure to check out the updates down below.

retrohandhelds.gg/muos-release...
October 25, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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New Episode coming tomorrow! Joining me this week are @fanthedeck.bsky.social @retrogamecorps.com @techdweeb.bsky.social and ThePhawx. Thanks to everyone that sent in True or False suggestions, really gave us some fun things to talk about.
October 25, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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Retroid surprises again with the official reveal of the Pocket G2 and Pocket 6, bringing new chipsets, sleek displays, and competitive launch pricing.

retrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pock...
October 27, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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The team of fans working to port wipEout to the Dreamcast crossed the finish line this week, declaring the latest version to be complete! We've got the details on their amazing effort:

www.segasaturnshiro.com/2025/10/23/f...

#sega #dreamcast #segadreamcast #retrogaming #wipeout #videogames
Fan Finishes Port of wipEout to Dreamcast
The fan who’s spent most of this year porting futuristic racer wipEout to the Dreamcast declared it complete with the version released Sunday. Jnmartin84 uploaded “v2 final” to hi…
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October 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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New video! Here is my in-depth review of the AYN Thor. youtu.be/DeGFRB0Mor8
October 15, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Folks, this game is a triumph of art, animation, and imagination. It legit feels like you're playing a lost Disney classic, but scary. The animation is woven into gameplay, so immersion is deep. I'll have more to say on Save Your Game, but check this one out.

store.steampowered.com/app/2428980/...
Save 20% on Bye Sweet Carole on Steam
Bye Sweet Carole is a narrative-horror adventure game completely hand-drawn in the style of classic animated films. Follow the trail of missing Carole Simmons and uncover the dark secrets hidden behin...
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October 9, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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I spoke to some unknown YouTuber who makes these very short reviews about handhelds... youtu.be/x58b678VJ6A
October 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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adventuregamehotspot.com/review/2587/...

Yesterday marks the 1 year anniversary of my very first published game review! Even after a year, it still feels surreal that I get to write about adventure games and work with such an incredible community of individuals over at @aghotspot.bsky.social.
Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club review | Adventure Game Hotspot
Emio – The Smiling Man is a haunting tale that marks a welcome return of the Famicom Detective Club series...
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October 8, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Breaking NEWS: And an interview about Broken Sword 2 reforged. Charles Cecil and the reforging of Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror adventuregamehotspot.com/interview/52... @revolutionsoftware.bsky.social @cressup.bsky.social
#indiegames #adventuregame #indiegame
Charles Cecil and the reforging of Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror | Adventure Game Hotspot
Charles Cecil shares his thoughts on the upcoming "faithful reimagining" of Revolution's 1997 second adventure of George Stobbart and Nico Collard.
adventuregamehotspot.com
October 6, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Broken Sword 2 is getting the "Reforged" treatment!

Charles Cecil spoke to me about how they're updating the sequel - & how they won't be using AI to upgrade any of the graphics this time round.

What does this mean for the sixth BS, Parzival's Stone? More on that too!
youtu.be/ddiWpyHbeyw
Charles Cecil on Broken Sword 2 Reforged & Parzival's Stone update
YouTube video by Cressup
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October 6, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Updates!

1. Broken Sword 2 - Reforged will be at #AdvX25, rounding out our lineup of 34 games! 🎉 🕹️

2. @burgerbecky.bsky.social unfortunately can't make it due to health issues 😔 (GoFundMe: gofund.me/f331da613)

3. 🎤 New speaker: @antonyjohnston.bsky.social

More details: mailchi.mp/9c04d915f12f...
October 7, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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So I’ve been working on my next adventure game. This is the first background image I’m sharing.

I figured I might as well earn the inevitable comparison to Monkey Island 😈
October 7, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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Apparently Pendulo Studios (Runaway, Yesterday, Tintin) quietly closed down months ago but didn't announce it. Another fallen soldier.
Pendulo Studios (Runaway, Yesterday, Blacksad: Under the Skin) aurait définitivement fermé en mars 2025.

Le studio espagnol avait licencié la moitié de ses effectifs en mars 2024 après la sortie compliquée du Tintin Reporter : Les Cigares du Pharaon pour Microids.
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Los españoles Pendulo Studios, creadores de Runaway y Hollywood Monsters, echaron el cierre hace meses: “Quisieron esconderlo debajo de la alfombra”
El estudio español Pendulo Studios, creadores de Runaway, Blacksad y Hollywood Monsters, cerraron hace meses y decidieron no comunicarlo.
as.com
October 7, 2025 at 3:39 PM