The FPGB Mini is a pocket-sized handheld that uses FPGA technology to play original Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridges. It includes link play support and an IPS screen in a portable form factor. via console-classics.com
Clear River Games, working with Taito, has announced Lufia I & II: The Sinistrals Saga, a compilation bringing the two classic SNES RPGs originally developed by Neverland to modern PC and console platforms in 2027. via timeextension.com
The Tower of Zeldaga is a new free fan-made game combining elements of The Legend of Zelda and The Tower of Druaga, two influential 1980s classics. via timeextension.com
Ice Goat Games has released Draco and the Seven Scales, a pirate-themed Zelda-like inspired by Game Boy visuals, on Steam and itch.io. The game had originally been slated for a 2024 release before facing a lengthy delay. via timeextension.com
Pokemon Emerald Arena, a fan-made ROM hack built around real-time battles, has received an update adding Pokeballs and more Pokemon to catch and use. The hack reworks the traditional turn-based Pokemon formula into a real-time experience. via retrododo.com
Developer retroports posted footage claiming to show GoldenEye 007's opening level running live on SNES using a polygon-based rendering approach with fog and occlusion culling, tested via the MESEN emulator combined with a 2MB SuperFX2 chip. The project has become the latest flashpoint in ongoing arguments over AI-assisted retro development, with critics arguing such projects trivialise the hobby. via timeextension.com
Footage has surfaced for the first time of a Super Famicom/SNES port of Railroad Tycoon that was never released. The port was originally rumoured in a 1991 issue of Nintendo Power but had not otherwise been documented until now. via timeextension.com
The Nex Playground, a motion-control console that has sold over a million units, is reportedly being approached by major publishers about reviving old Wii and Kinect catalogues. The device is expanding internationally, having launched in the UK in March and set to arrive in Germany this year. via timeextension.com
László Rajcsányi has released a Game Boy Color remake of Tynesoft's ZX Spectrum platformer Fireman Fred, built with GB Studio. It is a free download as a .gbc ROM and can also be played in the browser. via itch.io
