A prototype of Project Dream, an early SNES title by Rare that eventually evolved into the N64 game Banjo-Kazooie, has surfaced with four playable levels. It offers a glimpse into Rare's creative process before the project moved to Nintendo 64. via console-classics.com
Heliobane, a bullet hell shoot 'em up, has had its first world rebuilt for the Amiga 1200. The free, name-your-own-price release features five stages against boss-like Heralds, a shop between stages, campaign saves and a high-score table, and is distributed with Windows, macOS and Linux downloads alongside an Amiga HDF file. via itch.io
Developer Someoneat has released Fruit RSI, a name-your-own-price puzzle game for the Commodore 64 built around falling fruit mechanics. The game uses AI-assisted code and is available as a d64 disk image or prg file. via itch.io
The Stop Killing Games initiative has raised concerns about the EU's proposed Kids Act, intended to protect minors online. It warns the legislation could bring strict age verification requirements, create problems for privately run servers, and impose significant financial burdens on smaller game developers. via notebookcheck.net
Developer Chungo de los billares has released Don Cosme y la pesadilla en 3D, a free game for the ZX Spectrum. It is playable in browser via HTML5. via itch.io
Alan Pemberton has released The Secret of Barron Wood, a supernatural short story told as a text adventure for the ZX Spectrum Next and other classic 8-bit computers. The game is designed to be completed in one sitting, with straightforward puzzles and a scoring system. via qladventures.itch.io
Almazy is a newly released puzzle game inspired by Boulder Dash, built around compact single-screen levels. It supports the ZX Spectrum along with several Soviet-era home computers: the Specialist, Vector-06C and PK-01 Lvov. via console-classics.com
The Halo CE static recompilation project has expanded further, with a browser-playable version supporting multiplayer and new community ports bringing the original Xbox shooter to retro handhelds like the RG35XXH. via retrohandhelds.gg
Developer Xiden has released updates for PlanetWeb, the Sega Saturn web browser, and for the online leaderboard tied to Sega Touring Car Championship. The updates improve functionality for players using NetLink or Xband modem cartridges to browse the internet and submit STCC times. via segasaturnshiro.com
Developer zxoblo, known for other ZX Spectrum clones, has released Cargas de Profundidad, a free action game for the ZX Spectrum 48K based on the classic Depthcharge and Tac Scan arcade games. via itch.io
Saturn homebrew developer Frogbull, known online as Frogbullsh*t, has shared a substantial update on their fan project porting Metal Gear Solid to the Sega Saturn, detailed in a new video posted to their YouTube channel. via segasaturnshiro.com
Translator KoolFiller has released an English fan translation patch for Gun Frontier on Sega Saturn, available via SegaXtreme. The release continues a streak of Saturn translation work from the same translator. via segasaturnshiro.com
