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My Steam Autumn 2026 Sale Haul

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

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

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

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, […]

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News & Stuff Oct 10, 2026

Steam’s Punk Games Showcase: 70 Reasons to Riot

Posted on October 10, 2026 by Mike

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 […]

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News & Stuff Oct 10, 2026

DSPico QuickReturn Makes Changing DS Games Easier

Posted on October 10, 2026October 9, 2026 by Mike

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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News & Stuff Oct 9, 2026

Original AYN Odin Base and Pro Get Experimental REG Linux Support

Posted on October 9, 2026October 9, 2026 by Mike

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 […]

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News & Stuff Oct 9, 2026

Anbernic reveals the RG DDS

Posted on October 9, 2026October 9, 2026 by Mike

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 […]

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News & Stuff Oct 8, 2026

DroidDeck 0.3.2 Adds New Features and Fixes Some Growing Pains

Posted on October 8, 2026October 8, 2026 by Mike

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 […]

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News & Stuff Oct 8, 2026

The Wolf Among Us Remastered Arrives October 29

Posted on October 8, 2026October 8, 2026 by Mike

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 […]

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Podcasts Oct 7, 2026

Retro World Order – Episode Four

Posted on October 7, 2026October 7, 2026 by Mike

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.

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News & Stuff Oct 7, 2026

ROCKNIXDS 1.6 Adds 3× Rendering and More to the RG DS Plus

Posted on October 7, 2026October 7, 2026 by Mike

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 […]

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News & Stuff Oct 7, 2026

spruceOS 4.5.0 Adds Offline RetroAchievements and More

Posted on October 7, 2026 by Mike

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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News & Stuff Oct 6, 2026

The Sweet Pork Returns, but Does the Price Make It Sour?

Posted on October 6, 2026October 6, 2026 by Mike

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 […]

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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

My Steam Autumn 2026 Sale Haul

spruceOS 4.5.4 Expands RetroAchievements and MagicX Support

Steam’s Punk Games Showcase: 70 Reasons to Riot

DSPico QuickReturn Makes Changing DS Games Easier

Original AYN Odin Base and Pro Get Experimental REG Linux Support

Anbernic reveals the RG DDS

DroidDeck 0.3.2 Adds New Features and Fixes Some Growing Pains

The Wolf Among Us Remastered Arrives October 29

Retro World Order – Episode Four

ROCKNIXDS 1.6 Adds 3× Rendering and More to the RG DS Plus

spruceOS 4.5.0 Adds Offline RetroAchievements and More

The Sweet Pork Returns, but Does the Price Make It Sour?

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