Do you think Gabe looks at Steam sales as a bank holiday? ‘Cause sure as shit, he walked away with some serious coin. It can’t be cheap keeping his floating armada on the water. Well, my conscience is clear. I did my part and donated to the Steam coffers. I’m still neck-deep in my love […]
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News & Stuff
Oct 11, 2026
spruceOS 4.5.4 Expands RetroAchievements and MagicX Support
The updates keep coming, and I’m here for it! spruceOS 4.5.4 was released just the other day, and there are some meaningful updates to share with you all. Support for additional MagicX handhelds continues to progress following the 4.5.0 release. The team is working toward support for the MagicX Zero 28, Zero 40, and XU20, […]
News & Stuff
Oct 10, 2026
Steam’s Punk Games Showcase: 70 Reasons to Riot
David Letterman ain’t got shit on this here gorilla. Steam and punk rock, hopefully some hardcore too. Could there be a better combo with your clothes on? If you know, you know. Punk and hardcore music have been a huge part of my life. Whether I still go to shows or not, they’re still part […]
News & Stuff
Oct 10, 2026
DSPico QuickReturn Makes Changing DS Games Easier
Sometimes it’s the little things in life. For Nintendo DS owners using a DSpico flashcart, switching between games normally means restarting the console. It’s not the end of the world, but it’s an inconvenience that developer Rich of VideoGameMore decided to address. The result is DSPico QuickReturn, a free, open-source modification of LNH Team’s Pico […]
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Oct 9, 2026
Original AYN Odin Base and Pro Get Experimental REG Linux Support
Anyone still have their original AYN Odin Base or Pro lying around collecting dust? Well, you might want to dig it out! Of course, check for a spicy pillow first, because REG Linux has arrived! Before I get too far ahead of myself, I should probably explain what REG Linux actually is. This is a […]
News & Stuff
Oct 9, 2026
Anbernic reveals the RG DDS
Hey, welcome to almost the weekend! Friday is the day when everyone does their best to make it to the end of the week as stress-free as possible, especially with this being a holiday weekend in the US. So yeah, Anbernic is doing its part to ease us into some relaxing, cozy gaming time by […]
News & Stuff
Oct 8, 2026
DroidDeck 0.3.2 Adds New Features and Fixes Some Growing Pains
If you’ve been following along, you’ll know that it’s been just three days since my first article on DroidDeck. This won’t be quite the deep dive or no-stone-left-unturned tome I published earlier in the week. Instead, I want to revisit a few pain points from that article that have hopefully been addressed in this new […]
News & Stuff
Oct 8, 2026
The Wolf Among Us Remastered Arrives October 29
Yeah, yeah, I know. Back in August, they gave us the release date. But who can remember that far back? Certainly not me. And again, this site is self-serving, so I’m going to post an article about one of my all-time favorite games. Yes, the answer to your question is yes. We were all, and […]
Podcasts
Oct 7, 2026
Retro World Order – Episode Four
Monday started off like any other day, but then Chase reached out with an idea: get him and Larry from Geeks Gone Raw together for an episode of Retro World Order!
Episode Four is here, and we’re talking retro gaming, Steam Deck, Android handhelds, emulation, game preservation, and the current state of AAA gaming.
News & Stuff
Oct 7, 2026
ROCKNIXDS 1.6 Adds 3× Rendering and More to the RG DS Plus
At this very moment, I’m sitting by a muddy creek, catching my breath during a lull in the action. I now know this is the time to send word, even if writing this story about the great Clamshell Wars of 2026 puts me in harm’s way. Historians will write about these double-hinged battles for years […]
News & Stuff
Oct 7, 2026
spruceOS 4.5.0 Adds Offline RetroAchievements and More
The devs behind spruceOS have been busy of late, and of course, we appreciate their hard work. Version 4.5.0 recently dropped, and there’s some stuff to go over, so both you and I are aware. Oh, btw, this might resonate with parents who had kids who grew up watching Scooby-Doo, but every time I see […]
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Oct 6, 2026
The Sweet Pork Returns, but Does the Price Make It Sour?
Would 2026 be the year when a shoot ’em up featuring pig girls, lard-based weaponry, and flying militarized exercise bikes would get greenlit? I’m not so sure. Luckily, we don’t have to worry about that, as Muchi Muchi Pork! & PinkSweets Boosted is a collection of two older CAVE arcade shooters, PinkSweets and Muchi Muchi […]