DigiBitPlay, a retro handheld frontend known for its disc art and cartridge collecting style features, has been updated to add support for SNES, N64 and Xbox 360 libraries, along with compatibility for Steam Deck. via retrododo.com
Kohachi Studios, made up of former Irem and SNK developers, has provided an update on Black Finger JET, its Metal Slug-style run 'n' gun that has seen little news in recent years. The CEO says the studio remains committed to the project despite currently focusing on promoting Navinosuke: The Yo-Kai Buster, stating a rushed or unfinished release would be worse than no release at all. via timeextension.com
Retroid has revealed the Pocket Duo Lite+, an upgraded version of its dual-screen Pocket Duo Lite handheld that was only announced earlier in September. The new model uses a Dragonwing Q-7790 processor with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, retails for $199, and is expected to ship in November, with the company offering a cancellation/exchange programme for existing pre-order customers. via timeextension.com
Four additional games have been confirmed for the Neo Geo AES+: Karnov's Revenge, Magical Drop, Street Hoop and Spinmaster. They join the ten carts announced at the console's original reveal, adding to the lineup revealed around Tokyo Game Show alongside Zero Wing. via timeextension.com
Kinuyo Yamashita, composer of the original NES Castlevania, has given a new interview to Dongled marking the game's 40th anniversary. The interview sheds further light on the game's development, an area that has long been under-documented due to sparse crediting and difficulty reaching former Konami staff. via timeextension.com
A Kickstarter campaign has launched for Kwyll, a visual game development environment aimed at the ZX Spectrum and Spectrum Next. A beta version currently supports 48K Spectrum development, with a Next version and potential support for other 1980s home computers planned. via reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro
A new report claims the Neo Geo AES+, SNK and Plaion's modern remake of the 1990 console, nearly faced cancellation rather than just delay due to a severe chip shortage. The shortage is linked to what's being called the "RAMpocalypse," an AI-driven surge in demand for RAM chips that left manufacturers unable to fulfil orders. via timeextension.com
NEOGEO's AES+ console has reportedly been delayed after the company was refused chip orders, a situation attributed to the strong success of the device's pre-order campaign. via retrododo.com
Speaking at Tokyo Game Show, Sonic Team lead producer Takashi Iizuka revealed that Sega internally discussed cancelling the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise at one point. Iizuka says he had to fight within the company to keep the series going through its lower periods. via timeextension.com
A new independent publishing label called Reboxy is producing licensed physical big box editions of classic PC games, working directly with current rights holders to give digital-only titles a tangible release again. via store.reboxy.net
Fliegeralarm Games has released Wintergames AGA for Amiga 1200, a free multiplayer winter sports collection made for AmiGameJam 9. It offers five disciplines played in different styles and perspectives, with luge and speed skating planned as future additions. via amiga-news.de
A video has been published of a presentation given by Mike Battilana of Amiga Corporation at Saku 2026, the Finnish Amiga Users Group's annual Amiga meet-up held on 19 September 2026 in Finland. via amiga-news.de
