Amiberry, the WinUAE-based Amiga emulator that runs on Linux, Mac OS, Windows, Android, FreeBSD and Haiku across ARM, x86 and RISC-V processors, has reached version 8.5.0. Among the numerous changes in this release, the WHDLoad, JST and Kickstart RTB files are no longer bundled directly with the emulator and must now be downloaded separately. via amiga-news.de
Rupert Hausberger has released version 0.9.20 of Scripted Amiga Emulator, his JavaScript and HTML5 project that brings Amiga Classic emulation to web browsers without plugins or third-party scripts. The new version adds support for AROS ROMs and introduces automatic pausing of emulation when the browser window is covered by another window. The emulator aims to let users run classic Amiga software directly in a browser. via amiga-news.de
Developer Thomas Radeck has released version 0.3 of AmiPixelShop, a layer-based image editor written natively for the Amiga in C and 68k assembler. Unlike many Amiga software projects, it is not a port or reverse-engineered code, and it runs on its own RTG screen at resolutions up to 1920x1080. The early beta supports up to 64 layers with 25 blending modes, layer and clipping masks, adjustment layers, and tools such as brush, eraser, clone stamp, gradient and dodge/burn. A user guide is included in the archive, and testers are being asked to report bugs via GitHub Issues. via amiga-news.de
Hyperkin has released new colour options for its SupaBoy portable SNES handheld, now available on Amazon. The SupaBoy lets players use original Super Nintendo cartridges on a dedicated handheld screen, and has been on the market for a number of years. This refresh updates the device's look with new colourways rather than new internal features. The SupaBoy has long been a popular choice among collectors wanting to play original SNES carts portably. via retrododo.com
A warehouse used by Nintendo to help launch the NES in North America has reportedly been located and confirmed still standing, looking nearly identical to how it appeared at the time. The building played a role in Nintendo's 1985 push to revive the US console market after the 1983 video game crash had badly damaged retailer and consumer confidence. The find is being described as an important landmark in Nintendo's history, tied to a period when the company's Famicom hardware had succeeded in Japan but its prospects in North America were far from certain. via timeextension.com
A fan project called Neverwinter Nights Revival has brought back SSI's original Neverwinter Nights, the Gold Box style D&D online RPG that ran on AOL from 1991 to 1997 and is widely considered the first graphical MMORPG. The revival runs as a fan-operated server that connects to the original DOS client, letting players access the game again after AOL's version went offline. The project focuses on preserving the original experience rather than offering a remake or new engine. via forum.vcfed.org
Pokémon Silver Mirror, a fan-made ROM hack, has reached its initial v1.0 release. The project joins the wider community of Pokémon ROM hacks that fans create and share using modified versions of the original Game Boy and Game Boy Color era games. via reddit.com/r/PokemonROMhacks
Better Super Mario Sunshine Online, a fan mod that adds online multiplayer to the GameCube game, has reached version 2.0. The update adds support for Eclipse, along with custom characters, new stages, and stability improvements for online play. It also expands the ways players can join friends, building on the mod's existing ability to host up to ten players in a single session via Dolphin emulator on Windows. via console-classics.com
Developer Taki Udon has posted a surprise teaser for a new handheld called the Super Station Pocket, currently in development at RetroRemake. The teaser image shows an obscured view of a device with a design reminiscent of the Game Boy Pocket, alongside a brief description of its planned features from Udon. The handheld is said to be FPGA-powered, with capability described as reaching up to PlayStation 1 and Nintendo 64 level hardware. via timeextension.com
The gcompsw 8x2 switch is now available again at both CastleMania Games and Stone Age Gamer. The device is considered one of the higher quality switches for retro video setups, with each of its eight inputs supporting YPbPr component video and left/right audio alongside a composite video input. Signals are buffered before being routed out to two outputs, making it useful for players juggling multiple consoles on a single display. via retrorgb.com
Hamster is bringing SNK's 1989 arcade shoot-'em-up Prehistoric Isle to its Arcade Archives series on Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with release set for October 29th 2026. The game casts players as a pilot exploring mysterious shipwrecks in the Bahamas while battling dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures. Prehistoric Isle had previously appeared as part of the SNK 40th Anniversary Collection, but this marks its release as a standalone Arcade Archives title. The release follows Hamster's recent Arcade Archives entry for Ace Driver Victory Lap. via timeextension.com
Anbernic has released a new showcase video for its RG DDS dual-screen handheld, drawing attention for demonstrating PS4 emulation alongside its Nintendo 3DS and DS support. Pre-orders for the device opened last week, with shipping currently planned for December 10. The RG DDS is a dual-screen portable designed to emulate handheld systems with two displays, and the video's inclusion of PS4 titles has been noted as an unusually ambitious claim for emulation hardware at this price point. via timeextension.com
