🎮 Retro Game Preservation & Accessibility
Microsoft's Retro Classics on Game Pass: Xbox Game Pass subscribers now have access to over 50 classic Activision titles, including Pitfall, Grand Prix, MechWarrior 2, and Kaboom!. This initiative, developed in partnership with Antstream Arcade, aims to promote game preservation and backward compatibility across Xbox consoles, PC, and cloud gaming platforms. Microsoft plans to expand the collection to over 100 titles from Activision and Blizzard. More Info
Rare Game TRIPITAKA Preserved: The elusive PC game TRIPITAKA, known to have only one existing copy, has been successfully preserved. This marks a significant achievement in the field of game preservation. More Info
🕹️ Hardware & Modding News
MiSTer FPGA Updates: The MiSTer FPGA platform has received several updates, including new computer and arcade cores. Notably, a core for the Luxor ABC80 Personal Computer has been ported, expanding the platform's capabilities. More Info
🧩 Indie & Homebrew Highlights
New ZX Spectrum Game - 'Operation Moo': Developer JuanGM has released 'Operation Moo', an action platformer for the ZX Spectrum. Players control a space adventurer on a mission to uncover mysterious disappearances, featuring an upbeat soundtrack and engaging gameplay. More Info
'Herbie Wants to Be a Millionaire' for ZX Spectrum: Bitmagine Studio has launched 'Herbie Wants to Be a Millionaire', an arcade puzzle game where players have one minute to solve each room's challenge. This title adds to the studio's growing portfolio of retro games. More Info
🧠 Community & Culture
Nintendo Switch 2's Controversial Screen Filter: Nintendo has faced criticism for locking a screen filter feature behind a console upgrade for the Switch 2, leading to discussions about accessibility and consumer expectations. More Info
Wii U GamePad Battery Concerns: Users have reported that their Wii U GamePad batteries are swelling, raising concerns about battery health and longevity for this older hardware. More Info