A developer known as ToastedGreedo is working on a fan port of Sega's Model 3 arcade rail shooter Star Wars Trilogy Arcade for the Dreamcast. The project began as an experiment to run the arcade game's assets on the console but has grown into an attempt to port the entire game. via thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk
Blaze has announced a $130 bundle exclusive to GameStop in the US that pairs the Capcom Super Pocket console, preloaded with 12 Capcom arcade titles, with three Evercade cartridges: Atari Arcade 2, Interplay Collection 1 and Taito Arcade 2. via timeextension.com
A new homebrew project brings an unofficial recreation of Williams Electronics' arcade classic Stargate to the Commodore VIC-20. The game was built from scratch in pure machine language to capture the fast-paced feel of the original, with no official corporate affiliation. via indieretronews.com
TR Fight Stick has released the Kraken Spinner, a $170 optional module for its Octopus Arcade Stick that adds spinner control, useful for games like Arkanoid. The Octopus stick supports systems including Dreamcast, MiSTer and PC, and was designed to be upgradable with modules like this one. via timeextension.com
Hamster is bringing Xevious 3D/G, Namco's System 11 arcade board 3D revival of the classic 1983 shoot 'em up Xevious, to Switch 2, Xbox and PS5 this week as part of Arcade Archives 2. The 1990s release added polygonal graphics, new weapons and enemies, and a soundtrack by Shinji Hosoe and Ayako Saso. via timeextension.com
Following news that Toaplan's Zero Wing is being ported to the Neo Geo, composer and developer Yuzo Koshiro has expressed interest in a similar Neo Geo conversion of Earthion. The 2D shooter, made by his studio Ancient with Mega Drive hardware in mind, launched on modern systems in 2025 and already has an enhanced version on the exA-Arcadia arcade platform. via timeextension.com
A video from Neo Ness, the team behind the Neo Geo AES+, details the technical reasoning behind the console's hardware design, explaining why the system uses custom ASICs rather than FPGA technology. via retrolike.net
Stone Age Gamer now has US stock of Furrtek's "Fusion" adapter, which lets Neo Geo MVS arcade cartridges run on AES-format consoles. MVS games are typically cheaper and functionally identical to their AES counterparts, making the adapter a cost-saving option for collectors. via retrorgb.com
Plaion showed off working Neo Geo AES+ hardware at Tokyo Game Show, allowing attendees to run their own tests on the console. Early reactions suggest the machine is delivering what fans had hoped for. via retrorgb.com
Kohachi Studios, made up of former Irem and SNK developers, has provided an update on Black Finger JET, its Metal Slug-style run 'n' gun that has seen little news in recent years. The CEO says the studio remains committed to the project despite currently focusing on promoting Navinosuke: The Yo-Kai Buster, stating a rushed or unfinished release would be worse than no release at all. via timeextension.com
Four additional games have been confirmed for the Neo Geo AES+: Karnov's Revenge, Magical Drop, Street Hoop and Spinmaster. They join the ten carts announced at the console's original reveal, adding to the lineup revealed around Tokyo Game Show alongside Zero Wing. via timeextension.com
A new report claims the Neo Geo AES+, SNK and Plaion's modern remake of the 1990 console, nearly faced cancellation rather than just delay due to a severe chip shortage. The shortage is linked to what's being called the "RAMpocalypse," an AI-driven surge in demand for RAM chips that left manufacturers unable to fulfil orders. via timeextension.com
