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Slot Is More Than Just a Pretty Cartridge Shelf

Posted on October 16, 2026October 16, 2026 by Mike

One of the earliest articles I wrote for this adventure I’m on was about Slot. At the time, this emulation frontend was new and only available for the Anbernic RG SP. When it comes to emulation frontends, there’s certainly no shortage of options. Many are designed to manage massive game libraries across dozens of systems, […]

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News & Stuff Oct 15, 2026

SeedlessDS Leaves Beta in Time for the Dual-Screen Frenzy

Posted on October 15, 2026October 15, 2026 by Mike

The Clamshell Wars Have Another Contender: Software I should copyright the Clamshell Wars of 2026 before someone else formally snags the idea. If you’ve been following the retro handheld scene lately, you’ve probably noticed that the tongue-in-cheek clamshell wars are raging on with no end in sight. Between the AYN Thor, AYANEO Pocket DS, and […]

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News & Stuff Oct 15, 2026

RG DDS Price and Release Date Leak

Posted on October 15, 2026October 16, 2026 by Mike

UPDATE: OCTOBER 16, 2026 Since this article was originally published, Anbernic has officially opened preorders for the RG DDS, confirming pricing, configurations, and shipping details. Here’s what’s new. Preorders Opened October 16, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET 8GB / 128GB $284.99 preorder ($299.99 regular) 12GB / 256GB $349.99 preorder ($364.99 regular) Shipping Begins December 10, […]

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News & Stuff Oct 14, 2026

GameNative 1.3.0 will not take a backseat

Posted on October 14, 2026October 14, 2026 by Mike

The PC was this close to being turned off, and I was headed straight to bed to prepare for another day. Then, like a shiny thing off in the distance, I received an update notification after my all-thumbs hand oh so not gently tapped the GameNative app on my AYN Thor. Now I’m saddled with […]

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News & Stuff Oct 14, 2026

Anbernic RG DDS First Gameplay Shows More Than 3DS

Posted on October 14, 2026 by Mike

Less than a week after introducing the RG DDS, Anbernic released a first look at the handheld today on YouTube. Nintendo 3DS emulation might be the ideal fit for Anbernic’s Dream Dual Screen, but we know gamers will always push the limits of a device once it’s in their hands. With that in mind, today’s […]

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News & Stuff Oct 14, 2026

Genome Guardian 2 Mixes Bullet Hell With Mad Science

Posted on October 14, 2026October 14, 2026 by Mike

Does anyone else use their personal Steam Calendar? No, just me? That’s fine, I don’t mind being the lone wolf. I often start my morning perusing the calendar, looking for the latest shiny object to grab my attention. This morning, I landed on Genome Guardian 2. The bright colors immediately caught my eye, as something […]

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News & Stuff Oct 14, 2026

Shockwave Triggers out today on consoles

Posted on October 14, 2026October 13, 2026 by Mike

While PC gamers have been enjoying Shockwave Triggers on Steam for some time, today is the day console gamers get their shot. Even shmups need a story, right? Do they? Well, Shockwave Triggers is a vertically scrolling shoot ’em up where you can choose between two pilots. Your options are the fast and versatile Amira, […]

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News & Stuff Oct 13, 2026

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction arrives February 2027

Posted on October 13, 2026October 13, 2026 by Mike

Life can be full of regrets, and like many, I have my fair share. As a kid, I had quite the He-Man collection. One might even call it serious. I played the shit out of He-Man. However, as a pre-teen, my love of toys shifted to sports and then music. When I heard Black Sabbath […]

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News & Stuff Oct 13, 2026

DroidDeck updates keep coming

Posted on October 13, 2026October 14, 2026 by Mike

DroidDeck 0.4.0 was released yesterday, and it’s a rather substantial update. What started as a way to run Steam on Android handhelds is becoming a more complete PC gaming environment, with additional storefronts, a proper Linux desktop, improved controller support, and performance optimizations. This is arguably a bigger update than 0.3.0 in terms of functionality. […]

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News & Stuff Oct 13, 2026

AYN Teases the Odin 3 Portal

Posted on October 13, 2026October 13, 2026 by Mike

Like many in the handheld space, I awoke today to news of a new handheld announcement. I know, I’m slack-jawed too, and unsure how I’ll put one foot in front of the other. AYN has officially teased the AYN Odin 3 Portal on its Discord server and via an Instagram post today. While not many […]

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News & Stuff Oct 12, 2026

M2 Celebrates 10 Years of ShotTriggers With Four Shmup Announcements

Posted on October 12, 2026October 11, 2026 by Mike

On October 10, M2 celebrated the 10th anniversary of ShotTriggers with four announcements. Hold up, press the pause button. I’m getting ahead of myself. Does anyone know what M2 is? What about ShotTriggers? Are you kind of out of the loop, like me? M2 is a Japanese game developer that specializes in bringing classic video […]

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News & Stuff Oct 11, 2026

MagicX Dreams Big With Its Mini Dream

Posted on October 11, 2026October 11, 2026 by Mike

MagicX might not be as recognizable as Anbernic or Retroid, but the Chinese handheld manufacturer has been making a name for itself with affordable, compact retro gaming devices. Previous releases include the XU10, XU Mini M, Mini Zero 28, and the Nintendo DS-inspired Zero 40. I own a couple of these handhelds myself, and I’ve […]

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It's a new month and time for a new handheld to go under the microscope. For October, I'm really excited to dive into the AYN Odin 3. I pre-ordered this many months ago and it recently showed up at my doorstep. I'm not sure why it takes AYN so long to deliver their products but I'm hoping this one is worth the wait!

The Odin 3 is AYN's premium Android gaming handheld powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. It features a 6-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with a resolution of 1920 × 1080. I'm told it offers the performance needed for demanding Android games, high-end emulation, and PC gaming. I'll be reviewing this device by focusing exclusively on those kinds of systems. I'm eager to try out DroidDeck, GameNative, and PS3 in particular. If you enjoyed my review of the Retroid Pocket Nova, you'll know what to expect later this month when I publish my impressions. Spoiler: I think this one will be played again!

Retroid Pocket Nova: Play It Again?

Slot Is More Than Just a Pretty Cartridge Shelf

SeedlessDS Leaves Beta in Time for the Dual-Screen Frenzy

RG DDS Price and Release Date Leak

GameNative 1.3.0 will not take a backseat

Anbernic RG DDS First Gameplay Shows More Than 3DS

Slot Is More Than Just a Pretty Cartridge Shelf

SeedlessDS Leaves Beta in Time for the Dual-Screen Frenzy

RG DDS Price and Release Date Leak

GameNative 1.3.0 will not take a backseat

Anbernic RG DDS First Gameplay Shows More Than 3DS

Genome Guardian 2 Mixes Bullet Hell With Mad Science

Shockwave Triggers out today on consoles

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction arrives February 2027

DroidDeck updates keep coming

AYN Teases the Odin 3 Portal

M2 Celebrates 10 Years of ShotTriggers With Four Shmup Announcements

MagicX Dreams Big With Its Mini Dream

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