Pokemon Amethyst is a fan-made ROM hack built solo over five years, offering a traditional Pokemon story set in a new region called Kulure. The developer describes it as inspired by Pokemon Unbound while forging its own identity, and includes a number of modern quality-of-life features. The release is currently at version 1.4.2. via pokecommunity.com
Re-Volt, the 1999 racing game originally published by Acclaim, is being re-released, but the project is not connected to the company currently operating under the Acclaim name. The original Acclaim's library has largely been lost or already revived elsewhere, such as Turok and Shadow Man. via gamesasylum.com
Anbernic appears to be removing microSD cards pre-loaded with games from its online storefront. The move follows attention from the Entertainment Software Association, which has pushed US authorities to crack down on ROM-loaded retro handhelds. via retrohandhelds.gg
Former Nintendo of America employee Donna Darbous is auctioning original Donkey Kong flyer artwork by artist Leslie Cabarga through Landry Pop. The two-piece artwork, estimated at $100,000-$150,000, currently has a highest bid of $80,000 and depicts the earliest public illustration of Mario as Jumpman alongside Donkey Kong and Pauline. via videogameschronicle.com
An Xbox indie showcase included a tease for a remaster of a PS2-era movie tie-in game that had long been considered lost or forgotten. Details beyond the tease have not been confirmed. via gamingbible.com
The Miyoo Mini Plus V2 is now available from retailer GoGameGeek, featuring a new RK3562 processor in place of the original chip. The rest of the handheld's hardware remains largely the same as the previous version. via retrohandhelds.gg
RetroRGB has received a shipped unit of the ArcStation, an optical drive emulator compatible with all PS1 models, and installed it on a PSOne console during a livestream. The installation involved simply swapping the original drive for the ArcStation unit, with no modification needed. via retrorgb.com
BlitterForge has released Fortuna Core, a free action game for the Amiga 1200. The project used AI assistance for its code, graphics, sound and text. via itch.io
Developer jordi has released a name-your-own-price reimagining of the 1988 ZX Spectrum beat 'em up Target Renegade for the ZX Spectrum Next. The release keeps the original two-player mode, music and effects while adding detailed colour backgrounds, and uses AI-assisted code. Versions for the Sega Master System and Genesis are also available as download files. via itch.io
Arcade manufacturer Alan-1, based in Utah, has announced its line-up of new games for the upcoming IAAPA 2026 trade show. The reveal includes a move into redemption-style games, following the company's appearance earlier this year at California Extreme. via arcadeheroes.com
Developer Tansel has released Crystal Caverns, a free browser-based puzzle game built in HTML5 with retro pixel art and chiptune music. Inspired by Boulder Dash-style digging gameplay, it features 30 levels of mining, collecting and escaping, and was made with AI assistance. via itch.io
Developer TCKSOFT has released Ogre's Treasure, a free platformer for HTML5 that reimagines a Hunchback-style game the developer tried to write in ZX Spectrum BASIC back in 1985. The project was completed with AI-assisted code, graphics and sound. via itch.io
