Following the release of a native PC port of Daytona USA made by recompiling the Daytona USA Deluxe '93 ROM into C++, an update to the story reports that developer alphanu1 attempted to conceal the project's use of Anthropic's Claude AI model. via timeextension.com
Publisher Golden Slumbers Ltd has launched a Kickstarter for "The Rubber-Keyed Wonder", a book companion to the 2024 documentary of the same name, written by gaming historian Kim Justice to celebrate the ZX Spectrum's 45th anniversary. The campaign reportedly reached its funding goal within its first day. via timeextension.com
Shadow Gangs Zero, a new action game drawing on 1980s arcade games, old action films and ninja themes in the style of Shinobi, is set to release on Steam on October 27, 2026. via timeextension.com
Following renewed interest sparked by a look at the official Amiga Lemmings 1 level editor on the RMC YouTube channel, a new Amiga-native level editor for Lemmings 1 has now been released. The project grew out of discussion on the English Amiga Board forums among fans wanting to build their own levels for the classic puzzle game. via reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro
Developer ZeroG Labs has released an early alpha of a Commodore 64 port of the arcade shooter Galaga, aiming to recreate the original arcade experience as closely as possible. The project uses TATE mode, meaning players need to physically rotate their CRT monitor to play, and the code is AI-assisted. via itch.io
A new mod called Fair Edition reworks NES Tetris with a modern piece-drafting system designed to reduce the original's notoriously random piece sequencing, while keeping the game's classic look and difficulty intact. via console-classics.com
CordySmith has released Doom Spectrum 128, a free 3D action game for the ZX Spectrum 128K and Spectrum Next that recreates id Software's Doom in demake form. The project uses AI-assisted code and graphics, built in a pixel art style with an FPS-inspired structure. via itch.io
Buyers of the Retroid Pocket Nova handheld are reporting shipping problems including boxes arriving empty, packaging that appears to have been resealed, and orders damaged by water. The reports add to ongoing concerns about Retroid's shipping and fulfilment process. via retrohandhelds.gg
Kweepa has launched the finished version of Doom64 on itch.io, a Commodore 64 demake of Doom and the second part of a planned trilogy of id Software conversions. Unlike his earlier VIC-20 Doom port, which used off-axis walls, this version drops that technique to put the C64's power elsewhere. via indieretronews.com
A fan translation project has brought Kojima Productions' Snatcher to English-speaking Sega Saturn players, with artificial intelligence used as part of the translation process. The patch follows an earlier PlayStation 1 translation of the same game released in September under GitHub user pepa. via segasaturnshiro.com
ZX Tennis is a new ZX Spectrum tennis game inspired by Nintendo's Game Boy tennis titles. It features four difficulty levels, adjustable match lengths, technical shots, an aggressive AI opponent, and a Mario cameo appearance. via console-classics.com
DROP64 is a Downwell-inspired roguelite action game released for the Commodore 64, priced at 4.99 euros with a free demo also available. The game was built in 6502 assembly with code, music and graphics generated by Anthropic's Claude Opus 5.5 AI model under human direction and testing. via itch.io
