Pokémon: BugLime Version is a fan-made monolocke ROM hack focused on Bug-type Pokémon, letting players take on a revamped Kanto using only Gen 1-9 Bug-types plus select Pokémon that have been given the Bug type. The hack aims to make every Bug-type viable and fun to use. Version 1.0 has been released. via pokecommunity.com
TIME magazine has given the Analogue 3D a "Best Inventions of 2026" award. The FPGA console, released in November 2025, replicates the Nintendo 64 and plays original cartridges with features such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 4K upscaling, overclocking and region-free play. via timeextension.com
Ghost Sweeper, an action-puzzle platformer for the Game Boy Advance from PIKO Interactive and 7 Raven Studios, launched a Kickstarter campaign that reached its funding goal within five days. The campaign has since surpassed 130% of its original target. via indieretronews.com
Analogue has detailed the Super Nt+ and Mega Sg+, updated versions of its FPGA consoles that add Bluetooth, 2.4GHz wireless connectivity, and USB-C. Pre-orders open October 19, with shipping expected in December 2026. via retrohandhelds.gg
Pokemon Tandem Black is a fan-made ROM hack of Pokemon Black built entirely around double battles, featuring an Unova-exclusive Pokedex with improved availability. The hack alters over 70 moves to encourage synergy between paired Pokemon and varies encounters by season for different team-building options. It has now been released in a complete form. via pokecommunity.com
Retro-Bit is taking exclusive pre-orders for R-Type DX, its first-ever Game Boy Color release, which bundles the first two entries in the R-Type arcade shoot 'em up series with both classic and color-enhanced display options. The pre-order period closes on November 1. via oldschoolgamermagazine.com
Anbernic has shared a new "first look" promotional video for its upcoming RG DDS dual-screen handheld, showing it running games such as Monster Hunter Generations: Ultimate, Zenless Zone Zero, Kirby's Blowout Blast, Pokémon Ultra Sun, and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D. The footage also demonstrates emulation software including X1 BOX, Cemu, and GameNative. via timeextension.com
Analogue has announced that pre-orders for its re-released Super Nt and Mega Sg FPGA consoles open Monday, October 19th at 11AM NYC time. The consoles are reported to be largely the same as their previous releases, with only a few minor updates. via retrorgb.com
Analogue has announced the SuperNT+ and MegaSG+, updated versions of its FPGA-based SuperNT and MegaSG consoles originally launched in 2017. The new consoles are built to play original SNES and Genesis cartridges with modern upgrades, and are set to launch next week. via retrododo.com
Pokémon TCG Recall is a hack of the Game Boy Pokémon Trading Card Game that lets Evolved Pokémon use attacks and Pokémon Powers inherited from their previous stages through new menu buttons. Version 2.1 keeps the original card set while improving mechanics, quality of life, and AI awareness of the new system. via pokecommunity.com
Pokémon Enigmatic Emerald, a fan-made ROM hack based on Pokémon Emerald, has been released in its complete version 1.0 form. via reddit.com/r/PokemonROMhacks
Creator Bo Made It has detailed how a Game Boy fitted with an e-paper display was made to run at 30fps. After noticing greyscale artifacts while experimenting with refresh methods, they wrote a custom driver that produces greyscale levels and refreshes comfortably at 30fps, far faster than the original driver's one refresh per 300ms. via reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro
