Playmaji re-engineers the Polymega Base Unit with more CPU cores, higher clock speeds, double RAM, and quieter operation. The Polymega Remix USB peripheral ships in May 2026 at $199.
Afterplay launched the Afterplay Store, a storefront to buy and instantly play new indie retro games for GBA, Game Boy Color, and Sega Genesis. Titles from Incube8 and Mega Cat Studios are available.
Retro Game Coders launches a browser-based IDE for Turbo Rascal Syntax Error (TRSE), supporting Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, and more with built-in emulators.
SNK announces Neo Geo AES+ console with re-engineered ASIC chips for native cartridge play. Pre-orders open now, launches November 12, 2026. Three editions from $250 to $1000.
C64-Live is a new browser-based platform that brings Commodore 64 multiplayer gaming online. Host sessions, invite players, and spectate without software installation.
Super ZSNES is a new SNES emulator that brings HD remaster features to classic games without decompilation. Available now for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android.
LEGO is reportedly releasing a playable Classic Space Pinball Machine in July 2026 with 2,000 pieces. The set is rumored to be fully functional.
The original Doom soundtrack has been inducted into the US Library of Congress National Recording Registry as part of the Class of 2026, recognizing its cultural significance.
Atari CEO Wade Rosen wants the company to become the best retro brand. Bubsy 4D, developed by Fabraz, launches on Steam May 22. Rosen emphasizes de-risking projects through partnerships.
Developer Tschicki built a portable PlayStation 2 handheld with a custom reverse-engineered motherboard, FPGA video processing, and 4.5-hour battery life. Design files are open-source on GitHub.
