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AmiWest 2026 Videos Posted, AmigaKit Shares Show Report

Robert Bernardo has again posted videos from the AmiWest 2026 show in Sacramento, linking to them on the Amigaworld.net forum. AmigaKit has also published a brief report covering its own products shown at the event, the Arcade Evolution A1200 joystick and the A1200GS. The A1200GS is an emulation-based computer in the same line as the A600GS and A1200NG, built around a 2 GHz eight-core A733 ARM processor with 4 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, three USB ports, a 3.5mm analog audio jack, and HDMI output at 1080p. AmiWest is an annual Amiga community gathering held in California. via amiga-news.de

Daytona USA Saturn NetLink Tournament Wraps After 10th Event

Daytona USA Saturn NetLink Tournament Wraps After 10th Event

The 10th Sega Saturn Shiro! Online NetLink/Xband Tournament has come to a close, ending just under three months after it began. The event centered on Daytona USA: Circuit Edition For Sega Networks, a version of Sega's arcade racer adapted for the Saturn's NetLink online service. Sega Saturn Shiro runs a recurring series of these community tournaments that let players compete using the console's original online hardware, the NetLink and Xband modem peripherals released in the 1990s. via segasaturnshiro.com

NES Launch Warehouse Identified as Hackensack Building

NES Launch Warehouse Identified as Hackensack Building

A warehouse in Hackensack, New Jersey, used by Nintendo during its risky 1985 US launch of the NES, has been identified as still standing. The building was part of Nintendo's effort to get the console into American stores after the 1983 video game crash had left retailers wary of the industry. Its location highlights the uncertain early logistics behind one of gaming's most significant comebacks. via console-classics.com

RCT#40 Retro Computer Meeting Set for Hannover in 2027

The Retrocomputertreff Niedersachsen group has announced its 40th meeting, RCT#40, scheduled for January 30, 2027 in Hannover, Germany. The event will take place at the Freizeitheim Ricklingen venue. Retrocomputertreff Niedersachsen is a recurring gathering for retro computing enthusiasts, covering vintage computers and related hardware such as the Amiga. via amiga-news.de

House of the Dead: Reawakened to Be Demoed at IAAPA 2026

House of the Dead: Reawakened to Be Demoed at IAAPA 2026

Sega Amusements has confirmed that its newly teased arcade title, House of the Dead: Reawakened, will be demoed in November at the IAAPA 2026 trade show. The 30-second teaser for the game was first spotted by Arcade Heroes before being shared more widely. House of the Dead is Sega's long-running light gun shooter series, which began in arcades in the 1990s before spawning numerous home console ports. via timeextension.com

ASM Magazine Marks 40th Anniversary With Special Issue

German computer and games magazine ASM (Aktueller Software Markt) is marking its 40th anniversary with a special annual issue. First published in March 1986, ASM became one of the leading German-language multi-format magazines in the late 1980s and early 1990s, covering the C64, Amiga, Atari ST, ZX Spectrum and other systems. It was discontinued in 1995 but has been revived since 2023 by a team of retro enthusiasts with involvement from former editors. The new anniversary issue includes reviews of current retro software along with a feature looking back on the magazine's 40-year history. via amiga-news.de

Rare Co-Founder Tim Stamper Teases Opening ‘The Vault’

Rare Co-Founder Tim Stamper Teases Opening 'The Vault'

Tim Stamper, co-founder of Rare and Ultimate Play The Game, has posted on X and Instagram for the first time in over three years. His message hints at restlessness over an unspecified project and teases the opening of something called "the vault", accompanied by an image of keys bearing his trademark logo. No further details about the project have been given. Stamper and his brother Chris founded Ultimate Play The Game before later establishing Rare, both influential studios in British video game history. via timeextension.com

Sonic Hacking Contest 2026 Kicks Off

Sonic Hacking Contest 2026 Kicks Off

The Sonic Hacking Contest, an annual event organized by Sonic the Hedgehog fans to showcase ROM hacks and fan games, has opened its 2026 edition. The contest has run for many years as a yearly tradition in the Sonic fan community, inviting creators to submit hacks for judging and public play. Entries typically range from small gameplay tweaks to full overhauls of classic Sonic titles across Sega systems. via retrorgb.com

Vectrex Mini Launch Party Set for London in November

Vectrex Mini Launch Party Set for London in November

Developer Neo Retro, working with promoter Outernet Venue, has announced a launch party for its reimagined Vectrex Mini hardware ahead of a planned "late 2026" release. The free-to-attend event takes place on Saturday, November 21, at The Lower Third in London, starting at 10:00 A.M. It will include a gallery of Vectrex Mini test units, a showcase of developers building games for the platform, and a talk on the history and future of Vectrex hosted by project lead David Oghia. The party will also feature live music from DJ Remute, along with complimentary drinks and goody bags. The original Vectrex was a vector-graphics home console released by GCE in 1982. via timeextension.com