Pricing details for Anbernic's upcoming RG DDS dual-screen handheld have leaked ahead of its official launch, showing two models priced at $299.99 and $364.99. Pre-orders for the device are reportedly set to begin October 16. via retrohandhelds.gg
Developer ready64 has released Wild Paw West, a free Commodore 64 game combining platforming and shooting elements. The game is set in a Wild West world populated by animals. via itch.io
Pokémon Platinum Reforged is a fan-made ROM hack that combines Pokémon Platinum with the battle engine from Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. An alpha version of the project has been released for players to try. via reddit.com/r/PokemonROMhacks
SteamOS ARM Port has been updated to version 1.4, removing the need to manually change ABL settings when switching a dual-booting handheld back to Android. The update also includes several other quality-of-life improvements for devices running both SteamOS and Android. via retrohandhelds.gg
Developer vcastro99 has released Fate's Hand 64, a free Commodore 64 card game combining deck building with roguelike dungeon crawling. The turn-based fantasy game was made with AI-assisted code and graphics. via itch.io
Developer TjLaZer has released Super Pac-Man for Amiga OCS computers as a free, name-your-own-price download. The conversion recreates Namco's 1982 arcade game with an upright screen layout, side panels for score and lives, and features like keys, locked doors, power pellets and speed boosts. The game was built with AI-assisted code and is also offered in a WHDLoad version. via itch.io
Developer danisandoval has created Fukami, a project that uses static recompilation to port Ridge Racer V (USA) natively to macOS and Steam Deck. The GitHub repository does not include the original game data, requiring users to supply their own copy. via github.com
Developer Tansel has released Vector Strike, a free HTML5 space shooter combining neon vector-style cockpit graphics with Commodore 64 SID-style sound. The game runs directly in the browser with no download required, featuring 15 sectors and 5 bosses, and was made with AI-assisted development. via itch.io
Pokémon VANTA Black is a fan-made ROM hack of Pokémon Black 1 that reworks the original Unova adventure while keeping its overall spirit. The hack restricts the Pokédex to native Unova species with some new additions, and alters types and abilities for many Pokémon. Version 1.5.0 is the first official release, covering the entire main story through the credits after a year of development. via pokecommunity.com
Pokémon White Double Drive is a fan-made ROM hack that reworks Pokémon White's Unova region around all-doubles battles. It adds built-in level caps, quality of life features, custom cutscenes and advanced doubles AI, with a playable demo now available. via reddit.com/r/PokemonROMhacks
Sega Saturn Shiro's #BestOfSaturn series has spotlighted GunGriffon 2, Game Arts' 1998 follow-up to 1996's GunGriffon: The Eurasian Conflict. The mech combat sequel is set in the same fictional "future year 2015" as its predecessor. via segasaturnshiro.com
Todd from RetroFrog has released an updated version of his RetroTINK 4K vertical stand, redesigned to accommodate the larger remote controls bundled with the 4K and 6x "CE" versions as well as the 4K Pro. It is available now for $18 plus shipping. via retrorgb.com
