Better Super Mario Sunshine Online, a fan mod that adds online multiplayer to the GameCube game, has reached version 2.0. The update adds support for Eclipse, along with custom characters, new stages, and stability improvements for online play. It also expands the ways players can join friends, building on the mod's existing ability to host up to ten players in a single session via Dolphin emulator on Windows. via console-classics.com
Developer Taki Udon has posted a surprise teaser for a new handheld called the Super Station Pocket, currently in development at RetroRemake. The teaser image shows an obscured view of a device with a design reminiscent of the Game Boy Pocket, alongside a brief description of its planned features from Udon. The handheld is said to be FPGA-powered, with capability described as reaching up to PlayStation 1 and Nintendo 64 level hardware. via timeextension.com
Hamster is bringing SNK's 1989 arcade shoot-'em-up Prehistoric Isle to its Arcade Archives series on Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with release set for October 29th 2026. The game casts players as a pilot exploring mysterious shipwrecks in the Bahamas while battling dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures. Prehistoric Isle had previously appeared as part of the SNK 40th Anniversary Collection, but this marks its release as a standalone Arcade Archives title. The release follows Hamster's recent Arcade Archives entry for Ace Driver Victory Lap. via timeextension.com
Anbernic has published a gameplay showcase for its RG DDS dual-screen handheld. The video opens with PS4 emulation running on the device before moving on to 3DS and DS gameplay. It also demonstrates support for AR glasses and wireless multiplayer functionality. The RG DDS is a dual-screen handheld that has recently been tied to the AzaharPlus 3DS emulator fork, which prompted the main Azahar project to distance itself from Anbernic. via retrohandhelds.gg
The Game Rating and Administration Committee of Korea has published a new ratings listing covering a range of classic Capcom titles, including entries from the Final Fight, Mega Man and Breath of Fire series. The listed games were originally released on home consoles such as the NES and SNES, with some having been console exclusives rather than arcade ports. This distinguishes the listing from past Capcom arcade compilations, suggesting the publisher may be preparing a new compendium focused specifically on its console-era releases. The Korean ratings board has previously served as an early indicator of unannounced game re-releases and remasters. via timeextension.com
ModRetro announced on October 27th that new retail copies of Body Harvest and ClayFighter: Sculptor's Cut are now for sale through its online store. Both are rereleases for the Nintendo 64, following earlier ModRetro rereleases of Buck Bumble and Extreme-G: Turbo Fusion, a cartridge compiling Extreme-G and Extreme-G 2. The releases continue ModRetro's series of bringing out-of-print N64 titles back into production as new cartridges. via oldschoolgamermagazine.com
Developer David Walter has found a way to wirelessly download games onto the ModRetro Chromatic, a Game Boy-style handheld. The feat follows the device being fully unlocked, opening it up to modifications beyond its original design. The Chromatic has drawn attention among retro enthusiasts for its premium build and compatibility with classic Game Boy cartridges, and this latest development points to a growing homebrew and modding scene around the hardware. via retrododo.com
Shigeru Miyamoto has given an interview to Denfaminicogamer reflecting on his early years at Nintendo, including the creation of Super Mario Bros. In it, he names what he considers the game's biggest "invention," singling out a design element other than well-known features like warp pipes or Bullet Bills. The interview coincides with Miyamoto receiving Japan's Order of Culture award. Super Mario Bros. launched on the NES in 1985 and became one of the most influential platformers of all time. via timeextension.com
A modder has built a Windows-like desktop environment running on original NES hardware. The project reportedly includes a CD drive and recreates the experience of slow dial-up era internet, resulting in what is described as a surprisingly complete and functional system. The build pushes the console's hardware well beyond its original design to emulate a period-accurate retro computing experience. via tomshardware.com
Developer Mike Bedsole has released Corporate Rot, a new homebrew game for the Game Boy Color built around fighting off zombies. The game is described as having addictive gameplay, continuing Bedsole's track record of making well-regarded titles for retro hardware. via retrododo.com
A homebrew developer is working on an F-Zero game built for the Nintendo DS, according to Retro Dodo. The project was shared with the site directly by its creator, a reader who contacted the publication about the work. Retro Dodo describes the project favourably based on what it has seen so far. F-Zero is a futuristic racing series Nintendo first launched on the SNES in 1990. via retrododo.com
A new static recompilation of Rare's N64 demolition game Blast Corps has been released, bringing it to Windows, macOS and Linux. The project is described as "100% gen-AI free" and reimagines the original title with modern conveniences including higher-resolution graphics, increased framerates, widescreen support and mod support. Blast Corps originally launched on the Nintendo 64 and tasked players with clearing a path for a runaway truck carrying missiles by demolishing buildings in its way. via timeextension.com
