A version of Mario Kart 64 can now be played directly in a web browser, with support for online multiplayer races. Rather than needing an emulator or original Nintendo 64 hardware, players can open a website and race against others over the internet. Mario Kart 64 originally released in 1996 as one of the Nintendo 64's most popular launch-era titles. via retrododo.com
Developer cmyksoda has released a Wii port of Another Metroid 2 Remake, the fan-made reimagining of Metroid II: Return of Samus. The port is built on the Butterscotch GameMaker runner with a native GX renderer, and supports both 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios as well as 240p and 480p output. It also includes scanline options aimed at users running the Wii through an HD CRT who want a 240p appearance. via retrorgb.com
A homebrew developer is working on a port of Super Mario 64 for the Virtual Boy, Nintendo's short-lived 3D console from the 1990s. The project adds to the long list of unusual platforms that fans have managed to get the N64 classic running on, a trend the story compares to the way id Software's DOOM keeps turning up on unlikely hardware. The Virtual Boy, released in 1995, was known for its red-and-black monochrome stereoscopic display and had a limited library before being discontinued. via retrododo.com
A new teaser trailer has been released for Pokémon Dissonance, a fan-made Pokémon game. The trailer runs just over a minute and presents scenes styled after the Game Boy Advance era of Pokémon titles. It is the latest in a long line of fan-made Pokémon projects that build on the visual style of earlier official games. via retrododo.com
Developer Webhdx has launched Dolphin Depot, a homebrew channel style app store for the Nintendo GameCube. The system lets users browse and install available homebrew apps directly on their console, and the site also offers a browser-based way to view the catalogue. Using it requires the GameCube to have internet access, which affordable homebrew network interface cards now make possible. via retrorgb.com
Developer SoftDevil is working on GODGAME, a new strategy title for the Amstrad CPC 6128 or any CPC with 128k of RAM. The game takes clear inspiration from Populous, the influential god game created by Peter Molyneux, casting players as a benevolent deity who shapes the world below. The player's presence is represented by a bearded, crowned king avatar shown in the top-left corner of the screen. The project is still in development. via indieretronews.com
A beta version of Pokémon Battlegrounds, a fan-made game, has gone live. Rather than the turn-based battles of the official games, it focuses on real-time pixel combat with a ranked mode. The release follows a recent trend of fan projects experimenting with real-time Pokémon battle systems instead of the traditional format. via retrododo.com
Developer Xeif has released Kizuna, a new monochrome platformer for the ZX Spectrum. The game presents its story using a black-and-white comic book style, with each screen designed to resemble a comic panel. Players follow the ninja Hanzo as he escorts a young girl named Hana through a dangerous mission. via indieretronews.com
Developer Titan has released Skyshift, a vertical scrolling shooter for the Amstrad CPC. The game draws its inspiration from classic arcade vertical shooters such as 1943. To keep performance smooth and visuals clear, Titan built the game around a specialised 128x256 pixel gameplay window running in the Amstrad CPC's Mode 0 graphics mode. via indieretronews.com
Dreamcast developer Jnmartin84, known for porting Grand Theft Auto III to the console, is now working on a Dreamcast version of Sony's PlayStation 2 racing game Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec. The project aims to show that Sega's hardware can handle a title long considered a PS2 showcase. Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec was a flagship launch-era racer for the PS2, prized at the time for its visuals and realistic driving simulation. via thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk
Developer Andrea "Mr. DVG" Pastore has released IL MARINAIO, a new game for the Amstrad CPC 128k. The game was built from scratch in Z80 assembly language, with some assistance from AI tools, and draws its inspiration from the 1982 arcade title Popeye. Players take on the role of a lovesick sailor character in a game that aims to capture the feel of the original arcade classic. via indieretronews.com
A new 3D racing game called Downtown Dash has launched for the Atari Jaguar. Developed by Dr Ludos in six months for the JagJam 2026 event, it blends the open-world setting and camera style of Grand Theft Auto with the timed arcade driving of Crazy Taxi. The game is described as made "100% without AI", built the traditional way with help, tools and assets from members of the Atari Jaguar community. via timeextension.com
