SHORK 486 brings modern Linux kernel to old 486 and Pentium PCs
SHORK 486 is a lightweight operating system built around a modern Linux kernel, designed to run on vintage 486 and Pentium era hardware. via reddit.com
Realm of Despair survival adventure released for Atari 2600
Realm of Despair is a new survival adventure game for the Atari 2600, developed by artefacto games and released as a 16KB ROM for $3.99. It comes in NTSC, PAL50 and PAL60 versions. via itch.io
Arthrimus Scalable Video Switch modules now in stock
All modules of the Scalable Video Switch from Arthrimus are now in stock and set to begin shipping shortly. The producer has restructured manufacturing so individual modules can be restocked within days, which should remove the need for pre-orders barring another major parts shortage. via retrorgb.com
Oliver Twins launch Wizard of Oz puzzle board game
The Oliver Twins have released Journey to the Emerald City, a tabletop puzzle adventure based on the Wizard of Oz. The screen-free game includes cards, clues, maps and a cipher disc, applying the duo's puzzle design background to a physical format. via console-classics.com
Wheeeee! released as free procedurally generated C64 platformer
Developer Snow-G has released Wheeeee!, a name-your-own-price Commodore 64 platformer written entirely in 6502 assembly. Levels across four hand-crafted worlds are generated on the fly by the C64 itself, so no two playthroughs are the same. via itch.io
Le Mans 2 racer released for Commodore 64
Developer ZeroG Labs has released Le Mans 2, a free, name-your-own-price top-down arcade racer for the Commodore 64. Players start at the lights, build up speed, weave through traffic and race against the clock to reach checkpoints, collecting overtaking bonuses for a high score. via itch.io
AmoSpace adds 3D functions to AMOS Professional on Amiga
AmoSpace is a new commercial extension for the AMOS Professional programming language that adds 3D functions, with support for AMOS Professional Unity. It requires an Amiga 1200 with at least 4 MB of additional memory and is priced at 9.99 euros. via amiga-news.de
Munch Infinity reimagines Pac-Man as endless vertical chase
Munch Infinity is a new take on the classic maze chase formula, adding vertical scrolling, limited invisibility power-ups and colorful visual effects to keep constant pressure on the player. via console-classics.com
Addams Family Amiga gets Backgrounds Edition restoring lost artwork
EAB member DJ Mike has created a "Backgrounds Edition" of Ocean's 1992 tie-in The Addams Family for Amiga, restoring detailed backgrounds that the original OCS/AGA Amiga port had lacked compared to other 16-bit versions. The modified release is planned for October 2026. via indieretronews.com
RGB2RTG lets Amiga 1200 PiStorm users route native RGB into RTG display
Astair86 has released RGB2RTG v0.5 on itch.io, an unofficial fork of Emu68 for Amiga 1200 PiStorm setups. It redirects the Amiga's native RGB video output directly into the Raspberry Pi's RTG HDMI display, removing the need to switch between separate video sources. via indieretronews.com
Neo Geo-style platformer Captain Barrel released for Dreamcast
Captain Barrel, a swashbuckling arcade platformer styled after Neo Geo games, has been released for the Sega Dreamcast. Players guide a pirate through varied stages full of hazards while hunting for treasure. via oldschoolgamermagazine.com
SiN Reloaded revives 1998 PC shooter’s dystopian setting
SiN Reloaded is a project built on the premise of the original 1998 PC shooter SiN, putting players in the role of security consultant Colonel John R. Blade. The game has players hacking terminals, piloting heavy machinery and fighting bio-engineered mutants and mob henchmen unleashed by SinTEK Industries in a near-future dystopian city. via oldschoolgamermagazine.com