Posted on July 13, 2026
Persona 3 at 20: The PS2 RPG That Made Every Day Matter
Atlus originally released Persona 3 for the PlayStation 2 in Japan on July 13, 2006. North American players received it on August 14, 2007, with the European release following in early 2008. Depending on where you lived, then, your personal twentieth-anniversary memories may arrive a little later. Historically, however, 2026 marks two decades since the game first introduced players to Gekkoukan High School, Tartarus, the Dark Hour, and one of the most unforgettable casts of the PS2 era.
Posted on June 22, 2026
Sonic Adventure 2 at 25: The Dreamcast Classic That Sent Sega Out With Speed, Style, and Shadow
On June 19, 2026, Sonic Adventure 2 at 25 became more than a simple birthday note for Dreamcast fans. It marked 25 years since Sonic Team and Sega launched one of the most memorable, divisive, stylish, soundtrack-blasting 3D Sonic games ever made. The original Dreamcast release arrived in North America on June 19, 2001, with Sega’s own launch announcement framing it around Sonic’s 10th anniversary.
Posted on June 15, 2026
Gothic 1 Remake Is Finally Out — And Retro RPG Fans Are Already Arguing in the Best Possible Way
The Gothic 1 Remake is officially out, and for a certain kind of old-school RPG fan, that is not a small headline. THQ Nordic confirmed that the remake launched on June 5, 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, and… Read More
Posted on June 12, 2026
Game Boy Advance 25th Anniversary: Its Legacy Still Feels Unbeatable
The Game Boy Advance hit its 25th North American anniversary on June 11, 2026 — and retro fans are celebrating one of Nintendo’s most beloved handheld libraries. The Game Boy Advance 25th Anniversary landed on June 11, 2026,… Read More
Posted on June 8, 2026
River City Saga: Journey to the West Turns Kunio-kun Into a Mythological Street Brawl
River City Saga: Journey to the West is now available digitally, and this one has a fun little hook that should immediately perk up the ears of longtime beat ’em up fans: the classic Chinese tale Journey to… Read More
Posted on June 1, 2026
Summer Game Fest 2026: The Retro Gaming Reveals We’re Watching Closely
The main Summer Game Fest 2026 showcase goes live Friday, June 5, from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, with Geoff Keighley and Lucy James hosting a look at “what’s next in video games” across platforms. The official event listing has the showcase set for 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. GMT. The broader SGF week runs through June 8, with surrounding showcases including Day of the Devs, Wholesome Direct, Future Games Show, Xbox Games Showcase, PC Gaming Show, and more.
Posted on May 25, 2026
Rugrats: Retro Rewind Brings Nicktoons Nostalgia Back to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5
There are retro game revivals you expect, and then there are the ones that come flying out of left field like Reptar crashing through a cardboard city. Rugrats: Retro Rewind Collection absolutely falls into that second category.
Posted on May 18, 2026
Evercade Is Bringing More Neo Geo and Activision Classics Back on Cartridge
Evercade fans just got another strong reminder of why this little cartridge-based ecosystem still hits differently. Blaze Entertainment has announced two new physical carts for the Evercade family: the Neo Geo Arcade 4 cartridge and the Evercade Activision Collection 3 cartridge. Both collections are expected to release in June 2026, with pricing listed at £19.99 / €24.99 / $29.99 each.
Posted on May 9, 2026
Atari Buys Implicit Conversions — And That Could Be Huge for PS1 Classics
The company has acquired Implicit Conversions, the emulation studio best known for bringing older games — especially PlayStation-era titles — to modern platforms. That may sound like inside-baseball industry news at first, but for retro fans, this is the kind of acquisition that could shape how more classic games survive, return, and actually play well on today’s hardware.
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Posted on July 6, 2026
The Rise of Retro Handhelds: Why Pocket Emulation Devices Are Suddenly Everywhere
by Big Willie Retro
Retro Handhelds are having a real moment, and this is not just a collector fad or a TikTok novelty. Across Anbernic, Retroid, Analogue, AYANEO, Miyoo-style devices, Steam Deck-style handheld PCs, and smaller open-source gaming machines, the pocket-sized retro scene has exploded into one of the most exciting corners of modern Retro Games culture. The short version? Players want the magic of old-school gaming without always dragging out a CRT, untangling AV cables, cleaning cartridge pins, or paying collector prices for every childhood favorite.
Category: Commentaries, Retro Gaming News & Updates Tags: Anbernic, Emulation, Game Preservation, Retro Games, retro gaming, Retro Handhelds