SpruceOS 4.5.4 Released With New Handheld Support
SpruceOS, the custom firmware for retro handhelds, has released version 4.5.4. The update adds support for new handheld devices along with further changes. via retrohandhelds.gg
News for October 10, 2026
mdk-sdl Reimplements MDK Engine for Windows, Mac and Linux
mdk-sdl is a new engine reimplementation of MDK, the 1997 Shiny Entertainment PC game, allowing it to run natively on Windows, Mac and Linux. The project rebuilds the original engine using SDL rather than relying on emulation. via reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro
Venom Purple ROM Hack Updated to Version 1.5.7b
Venom Purple, a Pokémon Red/Blue-based ROM hack built on the Squirrels 1635 project, has received an update to version 1.5.7b. The hack expands the Kanto region with modern additions such as Mega Evolution and Alolan and Galarian forms of Gen 1 Pokémon, while keeping close to the original Gen 1 style. via pokecommunity.com
Pokemon Emerald Decompilation Hack Adds Medical Debt Storyline
Pokemon Crippling Medical Debt Edition is a fan-made decompilation hack of Pokemon Emerald with a custom story and region, casting the player as an uninsured trainer trying to pay off debt from a truck accident. The difficulty is set above normal games but below Kaizo-level hacks. via pokecommunity.com
Kaboom! Gets Unofficial Apple IIgs Port
Developer Galamoon, known for recent retro ports, has released an unofficial Apple IIgs adaptation of Kaboom!, Larry Kaplan's 1981 Atari 2600 game originally published by Activision. Players move three buckets to catch bombs dropped by the Mad Bomber, with missed bombs costing a bucket. The game is available to download for a name-your-own price. via itch.io
SuperStation One Lite FPGA Console Rumoured at $200
Reports suggest Taki Udon and Retro Remake are developing a budget version of the SuperStation One FPGA console, called the SuperStation One Lite, priced around $200. The standard SuperStation One, styled after the PS1, has been shipping throughout 2026 in various colourways. via retrododo.com
FireRed Duo Hack Adds Online Co-Op Nuzlocke to Pokémon FireRed
A fan-made beta hack called Pokémon FireRed Duo lets two players run their own copies of the game, connected through a small server, so every trainer battle becomes a cooperative two-on-two fight against duplicated trainers. The project adds Soul Link and randomizer features to support a shared Nuzlocke-style playthrough. via reddit.com/r/PokemonROMhacks
Larrikin Released as Free Single-Screen C64 Kangaroo Game
Developer str8games has released Larrikin, a free single-screen arcade platformer for the Commodore 64 with an Australian-themed kangaroo as the main character. The game uses AI-assisted code, graphics and text. via itch.io
Pokemon Emerald Adventure Romhack Modernizes Classic GBA Game
Pokemon Emerald Adventure is a romhack of Pokemon Emerald built by two siblings over several years. Rather than focusing on a single gimmick like increased difficulty, it aims to bring modern quality of life improvements to recreate what a contemporary remake of the game might look like. via pokecommunity.com
New Virtual Boy Emulator Adds Full Colour Support
A newly released emulator for PC and Meta Quest is dedicated to Nintendo's Virtual Boy and can render its games in full colour rather than the system's native red-only visuals. via retrododo.com
Mundialito 3 Demo Released for Amiga 1200
Acneproduction has released a free demo of Mundialito 3, a top-down football game for Amiga 1200, just three months after Mundialito 2. The demo introduces new graphics and gameplay routines and adds the option to play with a women's team. via itch.io
Black Tiger Arcade Classic Now Being Ported to Amiga
Developer Str1der has announced an Amiga conversion of Capcom's 1987 arcade platformer Black Tiger, targeting both the Amiga 500 and Amiga 1200. Rather than building from scratch, the project is a direct port of the existing Sega Mega Drive/Genesis fan conversion hosted on GitHub by Rester159, with AI tools used in development. via indieretronews.com