A new fan mod transforms Pokémon Fire Red into a voxel-style 3D experience playable in the browser, following the earlier 3D Voxel mod made for Pokémon Red. The hack introduces real-time boss battles rather than the series' traditional turn-based combat. via retrododo.com
Homebrewer Leigh "Gravious" Ashton, working with original Ocean Software graphics artist Mark R. Jones, has released Wizball: Enhanced Edition, a rebalanced and restored version of the 1987 platformer for the ZX Spectrum 128K. via timeextension.com
An AliExpress listing has leaked further pricing details for Anbernic's upcoming RG DDS dual-screen handheld, confirming prices of $299.99 and $364.99 for the two storage configurations. The listing also reveals that both models will receive a $15 discount during the pre-order period, expected to start October 16. via timeextension.com
The Dino Boy is a newly revealed handheld console built around one-handed operation, using only a single button for control input. via retrododo.com
A developer who spent their youth trying to replicate Amiga crack intros on a ZX Spectrum has now written and completed their own hand-coded demoscene intro, running on a stock 128Kb Spectrum. via markround.com
Pricing details for Anbernic's upcoming RG DDS dual-screen handheld have leaked ahead of its official launch, showing two models priced at $299.99 and $364.99. Pre-orders for the device are reportedly set to begin October 16. via retrohandhelds.gg
Developer ready64 has released Wild Paw West, a free Commodore 64 game combining platforming and shooting elements. The game is set in a Wild West world populated by animals. via itch.io
Pokémon Platinum Reforged is a fan-made ROM hack that combines Pokémon Platinum with the battle engine from Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. An alpha version of the project has been released for players to try. via reddit.com/r/PokemonROMhacks
SteamOS ARM Port has been updated to version 1.4, removing the need to manually change ABL settings when switching a dual-booting handheld back to Android. The update also includes several other quality-of-life improvements for devices running both SteamOS and Android. via retrohandhelds.gg
Developer vcastro99 has released Fate's Hand 64, a free Commodore 64 card game combining deck building with roguelike dungeon crawling. The turn-based fantasy game was made with AI-assisted code and graphics. via itch.io
Developer TjLaZer has released Super Pac-Man for Amiga OCS computers as a free, name-your-own-price download. The conversion recreates Namco's 1982 arcade game with an upright screen layout, side panels for score and lives, and features like keys, locked doors, power pellets and speed boosts. The game was built with AI-assisted code and is also offered in a WHDLoad version. via itch.io
Developer danisandoval has created Fukami, a project that uses static recompilation to port Ridge Racer V (USA) natively to macOS and Steam Deck. The GitHub repository does not include the original game data, requiring users to supply their own copy. via github.com
