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RG DS and DS Plus Continue to Receive GammaOS Updates with 1.4.4

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

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

Posted on October 5, 2026October 5, 2026 by Mike

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 […]

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Podcasts Oct 4, 2026

On Second Thought with Mike & Matt: 67

Posted on October 4, 2026October 4, 2026 by Mike

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 […]

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News & Stuff Oct 2, 2026

Nuclear Throne’s Yung Venuz Joins Blood Dungeon

Posted on October 2, 2026October 2, 2026 by Mike

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 […]

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News & Stuff Oct 2, 2026

Shmup Hunting in the Steam Autumn Sale

Posted on October 2, 2026October 2, 2026 by Mike

“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 […]

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News & Stuff Oct 2, 2026

Earth Atlantis Abyss dives into Shmup/Roguelike action in Q1 2027

Posted on October 2, 2026October 2, 2026 by Mike

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 […]

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News & Stuff Oct 2, 2026

A Kinder, Gentler Bullet Hell: Kaguya Arrives in 2027

Posted on October 2, 2026October 2, 2026 by Mike

… 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 […]

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News & Stuff Oct 1, 2026

WWII Shmup Raiders 1941 Launches on Steam

Posted on October 1, 2026 by Mike

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 […]

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News & Stuff Oct 1, 2026

Two-Person Indie Studio Takes Aim With Shoot ’Em Up Sturmjäger

Posted on October 1, 2026October 1, 2026 by Mike

“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. […]

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News & Stuff Sep 30, 2026

ES-DE 3.5.0-65 for Android Improves Dual-Screen Support

Posted on September 30, 2026September 30, 2026 by Mike

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 […]

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News & Stuff Sep 30, 2026

GammaOS arrives on Anbernic RG DS Plus

Posted on September 30, 2026September 30, 2026 by Mike

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 […]

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News & Stuff Sep 28, 2026

BIRDCAGE, Gley Lancer & Metal Crisis in Monday’s Shoot’em Up Roundup

Posted on September 28, 2026September 28, 2026 by Mike

Catch up on the latest shmup news, including BIRDCAGE, Gley Lancer: Overdrive, and Metal Crisis. I’m not committing to doing this weekly, but there was enough shoot’em-up goodness that I felt it was warranted to make one large post to shine some light on these interesting releases. Well, at least they’re interesting to me! First […]

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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

RG DS and DS Plus Continue to Receive GammaOS Updates with 1.4.4

I Tried DroidDeck on Retroid Pocket Nova

On Second Thought with Mike & Matt: 67

Nuclear Throne’s Yung Venuz Joins Blood Dungeon

Shmup Hunting in the Steam Autumn Sale

Earth Atlantis Abyss dives into Shmup/Roguelike action in Q1 2027

A Kinder, Gentler Bullet Hell: Kaguya Arrives in 2027

WWII Shmup Raiders 1941 Launches on Steam

Two-Person Indie Studio Takes Aim With Shoot ’Em Up Sturmjäger

ES-DE 3.5.0-65 for Android Improves Dual-Screen Support

GammaOS arrives on Anbernic RG DS Plus

BIRDCAGE, Gley Lancer & Metal Crisis in Monday’s Shoot’em Up Roundup

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