Less than a week ago, I joked that I needed to hurry up and post my article on GammaOS arriving on the RG DS Plus because the updates were coming fast. Here we are, exactly a week later, and TheGammaSqueeze is back with another update. Let’s get this out of the way early so those […]
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News & Stuff
Oct 5, 2026
I Tried DroidDeck on Retroid Pocket Nova
Have a small army of Android devices sitting around that you really wish you could play your Steam games on? Sure, there is GameHub and GameNative, but us gamers, we want the latest and greatest, not yesterday’s apps. What have you done for me lately, internet?! This is a me-first world, and I need my […]
Podcasts
Oct 4, 2026
On Second Thought with Mike & Matt: 67
Episode 67: Angry Fist – Welcome to Mattober! Our annual fall celebration is off to an exciting start. Matt and his co-worker went to the 50th Annual Pumpkin Run Nationals Car Show to show off his buddy’s truck, while Mike and his wife went out on the town to see Morrissey at the Lowell Memorial […]
News & Stuff
Oct 2, 2026
Nuclear Throne’s Yung Venuz Joins Blood Dungeon
Messhof is at it again with another update for Blood Dungeon, which just so happens to be one of my favorite games of the year. Patch v2026093002 dropped yesterday, and this one features Yung Venuz from Vlambeer’s Nuclear Throne. Another great title that’s still going strong all these years later. Checks notes. Yeah, it’s been […]
News & Stuff
Oct 2, 2026
Shmup Hunting in the Steam Autumn Sale
“I got a little change in my pocket, going jing-a-ling-a-ling.” Who knew Gabe was such a fan of the Georgia Satellites? I know that’s a deep cut for about 99% of you. So, yeah, that was quite the diversion from me wanting to tell you about the Steam Autumn Sale. Gabe doesn’t need me hawking […]
News & Stuff
Oct 2, 2026
Earth Atlantis Abyss dives into Shmup/Roguelike action in Q1 2027
I prefer to keep my two feet on the ground. I still have a little PTSD from a couple of deep-sea fishing and whale-watching adventures. Oh, the smell… From the comfy confines of my gaming sanctum, I eagerly await the chance to plunge into the depths of the sea and give Earth Atlantis Abyss a […]
News & Stuff
Oct 2, 2026
A Kinder, Gentler Bullet Hell: Kaguya Arrives in 2027
… a super chill, low-difficulty, fully voiced bullet hell shooter just for you How did they know that life can be tough and at the end of the day I sometimes just need a chill experience? How thoughtful of them! Announced just a few days ago, with a planned release for 2027, is Kaguya. Developed […]
News & Stuff
Oct 1, 2026
WWII Shmup Raiders 1941 Launches on Steam
We live in tranquil times, where the world is at peace, right? So why not throw it back to some vintage WWII shmup action? Okay, that was an oversimplification of the shitstorm that is our current hellscape, but we can still have fun and kick it old-school. Released on September 25 by Ruttsoft is Raiders […]
News & Stuff
Oct 1, 2026
Two-Person Indie Studio Takes Aim With Shoot ’Em Up Sturmjäger
“If it moves, shoot it. If it doesn’t move… maybe shoot it anyway.” Hailed as a fast-paced sci-fi horizontal shoot ’em up, Sturmjäger aims to blend classic arcade action with modern accessibility features. When it releases on January 14, 2027, you’ll be able to battle through 10 unique stages either solo or in couch co-op. […]
News & Stuff
Sep 30, 2026
ES-DE 3.5.0-65 for Android Improves Dual-Screen Support
Nearly six months after the previous Android release, 3.4.1-58 on April 10, EmulationStation Desktop Edition (ES-DE) was updated today to version 3.5.0-65. Today’s release is a fairly significant Android update, particularly for dual-screen handhelds and RetroArch users. The biggest part of this release is improved dual-screen support. All you AYN Thor users can rejoice, as […]
News & Stuff
Sep 30, 2026
GammaOS arrives on Anbernic RG DS Plus
A phrase you might hear me use in moments of exasperation is “the juice is not worth the squeeze!” Why do I bring this up in a custom firmware article for the newly released Anbernic RG DS Plus? Well, that’s because the developer who leads/maintains GammaOS is known as TheGammaSqueeze. Let’s just say his work […]
Handhelds
Sep 29, 2026
Retroid Pocket Nova: Play It Again?
PLAYITAGAIN.GG REVIEW Retroid Pocket Nova A 4:3 OLED handheld that justifies its asking price, or just another ARM-based Android device to add to the pile? More importantly, is it worth your time? THE SHORT VERSION I wasn’t sure if I needed another retro handheld device in my life. I’ve been incredibly happy with the AYN […]