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EmuDeck 3.0 Overhauls the Steam Deck Emulation Experience
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EmuDeck 3.0 Overhauls the Steam Deck Emulation Experience

EmuDeck's major 3.0 release brings cloud save synchronization, automatic emulator updates, and a redesigned interface to the most popular emulation suite for Steam Deck and Linux.

By Rob · May 15, 2026
Konami Announces Massive Classic Collection Spanning Castlevania, Contra, and Gradius
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Konami Announces Massive Classic Collection Spanning Castlevania, Contra, and Gradius

Konami is bundling its most beloved retro franchises into a comprehensive multi-volume collection developed in partnership with Digital Eclipse.

By Rob · May 10, 2026
Physical Retro Game Prices Continue to Decline as Collectors Shift Priorities
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Physical Retro Game Prices Continue to Decline as Collectors Shift Priorities

The retro game collecting market is experiencing a sustained price correction, with titles across most platforms falling well below their pandemic-era peaks.

By Rob · May 10, 2026
Nintendo Confirms Retro Game Plans for Switch 2 with N64 and GameCube Titles
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Nintendo Confirms Retro Game Plans for Switch 2 with N64 and GameCube Titles

Nintendo reveals that its Switch successor will feature an expanded retro library including Nintendo 64 and GameCube games, though details on pricing and availability remain vague.

By Rob · April 22, 2026
Retro Game Prices in Freefall: Inside the Market Correction Collectors Saw Coming
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Retro Game Prices in Freefall: Inside the Market Correction Collectors Saw Coming

After years of pandemic-fueled speculation, the retro game collecting market is experiencing a significant correction that is reshaping the hobby.

By Rob · April 18, 2026
Arcade Archives Hits 500 Releases on Switch, Cementing Its Legacy as Gaming's Quiet Preservation Powerhouse
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Arcade Archives Hits 500 Releases on Switch, Cementing Its Legacy as Gaming's Quiet Preservation Powerhouse

Hamster Corporation's long-running Arcade Archives series has reached a staggering 500 individual releases on Nintendo Switch, an unmatched feat in digital preservation.

By Rob · April 3, 2026
Indie Developers Breathe New Life into the Dreamcast with Wave of Homebrew Releases
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Indie Developers Breathe New Life into the Dreamcast with Wave of Homebrew Releases

The Sega Dreamcast is experiencing a remarkable homebrew renaissance as independent developers release a string of ambitious new games for the 25-year-old console.

By Rob · April 2, 2026
Zelda 64: Recompiled Enables Native PC Ports of N64 Zelda Games with Modern Enhancements
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Zelda 64: Recompiled Enables Native PC Ports of N64 Zelda Games with Modern Enhancements

The N64 recompilation project delivers native PC versions of Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask with widescreen support, high frame rates, and quality-of-life improvements that surpass any official release.

By Rob · March 18, 2026
Myrient ROM Archive Goes Dark After Sustained Legal Pressure From Major Publishers
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Myrient ROM Archive Goes Dark After Sustained Legal Pressure From Major Publishers

The largest remaining public ROM archive has shut down after months of legal threats, raising urgent questions about the future of game preservation.

By Rob · March 12, 2026
RetroArch 2.0 Launches with Redesigned UI, Improved Shaders, and Steam Deck Focus
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RetroArch 2.0 Launches with Redesigned UI, Improved Shaders, and Steam Deck Focus

The most popular multi-system emulator frontend gets its biggest overhaul in years with a new interface, revamped shader pipeline, and first-class Steam Deck support.

By Rob · March 5, 2026

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