Pokémon Monomyth Launch Trailer Released
The Pokémon Monomyth channel has released a launch trailer for the fan-made Pokémon project. via YouTube
News for October 30, 2026
PlayStation Creator Denies Revenge Motive Against Nintendo
A figure credited as the father of PlayStation has disputed the widely told story that Sony created the console purely out of revenge against Nintendo. The familiar narrative holds that Sony, after being dropped by Nintendo from the SNES CD add-on project, turned its work into a standalone rival system that went on to outsell the Nintendo 64. In a new interview, he says he was not aiming to crush Nintendo, pushing back on the idea that spite drove the project. The PlayStation launched in the 1990s and became Sony's entry into the console market, eventually making it Nintendo's biggest home console rival. via timeextension.com
BrickStation Kit Turns Lego PlayStation Into Playable PS1
The team behind the BrickBoy kit has revealed BrickStation, an unofficial mod that turns the recently-released Lego PlayStation set into a functioning console. It connects to a TV via HDMI, runs PS1 games under emulation, and supports wireless Bluetooth or USB controllers. Games load from a MicroSD card, and the kit also supports ripping original discs and reading old memory cards. The project follows BrickBoy, which did the same for the Lego Game Boy and raised over one million euros on Kickstarter from more than 5,600 backers. via timeextension.com
SGBC FPGA Console Creator Revealed as French Student
The SGBC, an independent FPGA console built to play original Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance cartridges, has been detailed further following its initial reveal. It was designed by Thomas Sanfourche, a French electronic engineer currently studying in Taiwan. The console offers what is described as pixel-perfect 1080p upscaling for modern displays, along with speed modes and Link Cable connectivity. FPGA hardware recreates the original chips of classic systems in programmable logic rather than relying on software emulation. via timeextension.com
FPGB Mini Handheld Teardown Reveals Internals
RetroRGB has published a teardown of the FPGB Mini, a new FPGA-based handheld from FunnyPlaying that was sent to the site for testing. The device measures 64 by 113mm, making it only slightly larger than a standard Game Boy cartridge. The teardown disassembles the unit to examine its internal hardware and construction. FunnyPlaying is known for producing FPGA and modding hardware for classic handhelds. via retrorgb.com
Sabre Wulf Remastered Adds Map After Four Years of Work
A remaster of Sabre Wulf has been completed after four years of development, refreshing the classic 1984 jungle adventure originally released by Ultimate Play the Game. The new version features updated visuals and music, smoother movement, a larger playfield to explore, and a helpful map to aid navigation. Sabre Wulf originally appeared across several 8-bit systems, including the ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro, C64 and Amstrad CPC. via console-classics.com
Super Pac-Man Ported to Commodore VIC-20 With 32K
Developer Milasoft has released a Commodore VIC-20 port of Super Pac-Man, Namco's 1982 arcade sequel to the original Pac-Man, designed by Toru Iwatani. The conversion requires a 32K RAM expansion to handle the maze-chomping gameplay and the game's varied level graphics. The port was reportedly made without the use of AI tools. via indieretronews.com
Preservationist Revives Lost Sega Mobile Game Shining Wind X
Preservationist Yuvi, known as YuviApp, has rescued Shining Wind X from being lost, after Sega had deleted the mobile title years ago. Released in 2008 as "Shining Wind Cross," the game was a spin-off/sequel to the 2007 PS2 title Shining Wind, continuing its story with the same cast but switching from hack 'n' slash combat to turn-based tactical gameplay. Yuvi specializes in preserving obscure titles that would otherwise have been considered permanently lost, and has now reactivated this rare mobile release. via timeextension.com
Pokémon Crystal Reflection Hack Updated to Version 1.31
Pokémon Crystal Reflection, a fan-made ROM hack of Pokémon Crystal, has reached version 1.31. The project is built on the original Game Boy Color title and is designed by its creator to offer a curated take on the Generation 2 game. The hack aims to address common criticisms of Crystal while preserving what fans enjoy about it. via pokecommunity.com
Pyjamarama Ported to Commodore VIC-20 With AI Help
Developer Gekka has released an unofficial port of Pyjamarama for the Commodore VIC-20, created with the help of AI tools. The game is based on Mikro-Gen's 1984 ZX Spectrum platformer, in which players guide Wally Week through a surreal nightmare world while he tries to wake up. This marks the first time the title has appeared on the VIC-20, and the adaptation requires an expanded memory configuration to fit the game's full journey. via indieretronews.com
Breathless A32 Amiga FPS Remaster Made With Original’s Blessing
Breathless A32, an enhanced version of the 1995 Amiga FPS Breathless, was released by EismanBerlin with the full blessing of the original team. Breathless was originally developed by Fields of Vision and published by Power Computing for the Amiga 1200. The new release, available on itch.io, aims to preserve the spirit of the original while adding performance improvements and quality-of-life features. via indieretronews.com
Retroid Pocket Classic Handheld Discounted to $69
Retroid has lowered the price of its Pocket Classic handheld to $69 in what is described as a last chance to buy at this price. The discount follows a recent price cut on both the Pocket Classic and the Pocket 5, which Retroid framed as a way to clear remaining stock affordably before the units are gone. The Pocket Classic previously sold for $99 before the earlier reduction. via retrododo.com