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I placed two Game Boy controllers in the hands of a casual retro gamer, but the "winner" comes with caveats
The 8Bitdo FlipPad and GameSir Pocket Taco share a common Game Boy controller goal, so I drafted in a casual retro player to take both for a test spin.
Jujutsu Zero codes (September 2026) for Crystals, Lumens, and Clan Rerolls
Redeem these Jujutsu Zero codes for Crystals and Lumens, which you can then exchange for weapons and abilities
Despite delay rumors, Forza Horizon 6 "will be releasing on PS5 later this year," Playground Games says
Although I'm not sure where, given how packed things are
Following Stellar Blade: Blood Rain AI controversy, Shift Up lead says they're taking concerns "seriously" but the tech still has "a lot of influence and impact on game development"
Fans previously criticized the studio for releasing an AI-generated music video promoting the game
3 years since it was announced, Star Wars fans think the Rey movie will "probably never" come out
The Rey movie was announced at Star Wars Celebration 2023
Nintendo Zelda Direct live report - the big news from today's 40th anniversary showcase
The first of two Nintendo Direct showcases airs today, this one themed around The Legend of Zelda, which turned 40 years old this year. And we'll be covering it live, right here, as it happens. Read more
Sega president says an increasing number of its fans ‘have never actually played the games’
Games like Like a Dragon have growing fanbases of people who watch streamers instead
The Veil codes (September 2026) for race rerolls and more
Codes for The Veil can help you in endure the labyrinth with free rerolls to change your race
"Material uncertainty" hangs over the future of Life is Strange developers Don't Nod beyond January 2027, as negotiations over potential layoffs begin
Life is Strange developers Don't Nod have acknowledged that there's "material uncertainty regarding the company's ability to continue as a going concern beyond January 31st, 2027", as they kick off negotiations with the union representing staff who could be laid off as part of a "transformation project". The proposed cuts , which could see up to 90 jobs eliminated, are the latest development in the studio's efforts to make their financial future look less like a road to ruin which might run its course either this year or very early in 2027. Read more
SuperAstra Can Change Games In Real Time, But Does It Erase Their Spirit & Threaten Traditional Development?
My usual routine when starting a day here at Retro Dodo is getting up and looking through news posts with a cup of tea, before writing articles on exciting achievements and new releases in the Retro Gaming world. But I've seen something this morning that I'm
21 Years Later, Utada's Hit Song 'Letters' Is Found Buried Within Mario Superstar Baseball's Code
Record Pitch. Sometimes, when you love an artist's work, you just find any opportunity you can to pay tribute to it. At least that's the only explanation I can come up with for this strange Easter Egg, which finds the 2002 song "Letters", performed by megaselling artist Utada, buried within the code of the 2005 GameCube release Mario Superstar Baseball. The hidden song was discovered by Mario Superstar Baseball megafan Sean Coakley, finding the track hidden deep in the North American version during an asset-decompiling session . Read the full article on timeextension.com
Arc Raiders' last live update until Frozen Trails releases today bringing players new rubber ducks and a reminder that you've one month to spend your expiring currency
There's also a new Raider Project to fill the time with.
Grand Theft Auto 6 worldwide unlock times revealed, and Xbox owners can seemingly still use the old New Zealand trick to play early
Grand Theft Auto 6 arrives 19th November on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Depending on where you may be in the world, however, when you actually get to play varies. Read more
Cinema isn't dead after all as 2026 marked the biggest summer ever at the box office
Summer 2026 was the highest-grossing summer season ever at the box office, thanks to The Odyssey, Spider-Man, and Obsession
"20 players is the sweet spot": Guild Wars 3's action game combat is a first for MMOs, but it doesn't work at traditional raid scale
Arenanet are keeping a lot of Guild Wars 3 hidden away. Throughout the short presentation of their new fantasy MMO, the refrain is 'We're not talking about that yet'. Mounts, professions, dynamic world events, even shops and the economy are all things the developers will talk about in the future. Though, what they did show more than made up for it. Read more
Blood of Dawnwalker: The Lunar Game allies and riddle solution
Best way to complete The Lunar Game quest in The Blood of Dawnwalker
FuturLab cuts staff after cancelling non-Powerwash Simulator title
FuturLab has laid off seven employees following the cancellation of a project unrelated to PowerWash Simulator. Read more
Mech Arena codes (September 2026) for Crates, Credits, and more
For new mechs, weapons, and upgrades, you should redeem the latest Mech Arena codes as soon as possible
GTA 6 release times have been discovered through the PS Store - and it's finally time to book that holiday to New Zealand
Rockstar's going for a staggered launch
Big chipmakers are already committed to using ASML's next-generation production technology by as soon as 2028
High NA EUV and even 12-inch photomasks.
Pokemon Center cancels countless reseller orders, but TCG fans seem to have been burned as well
Pokemon card resellers finally get their comeuppance in massive Pokemon Center crackdown, but it looks as though there's been collateral damage
"I Haven't Been Paid In A While" Admits Amico CEO While Insisting That Tommy Tallarico Is Still "Active" In Raising Funds
"We have to make something happen moving forward in the next six months". The "consultant" CEO of Amico (which, as you'll know, can no longer use the name Intellivision ) has admitted he's working for no pay and that the firm has basically six months to determine its future. Speaking to Scene World Magazine (thanks, Completely Unnecessary Podcast ), Amico CEO Phil Adam says he and "a few other consultants" are working on the project without pay, with the ultimate goal of securing "back pay" if they can pull off some kind of unlikely resurrection. Read the full article on timeextension.com
‘Orbitals’ retro synth-pop soundtrack is available on streaming and vinyl
“What if the ‘80s never ended?” The post ‘Orbitals’ retro synth-pop soundtrack is available on streaming and vinyl appeared first on NME .
Valve appears to implementing a reservation system for the Steam Frame, and we all know how well that worked last time
Closer than you think.