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KONKR Pocket BLOCK Launches at $79, Full Specs Revealed

Posted on September 28, 2026September 29, 2026 by Mike

Back in May of this year, Ayaneo CEO Arthur Zhang first revealed the Konkr Pocket Block. Maybe it was quickly ushered from your memory as it was being touted as the “world’s first AI-powered handheld”. Today, there is no mention of AI in their marketing of the device over on their product page. Fast forward […]

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News & Stuff Sep 23, 2026

Razing Core: A New Shoot ’Em Up for the SEGA Master System

Posted on September 23, 2026 by Mike

Yes, you read that right, its 2026 and there are still developers out there making games for systems like the SEGA Master System. Released on September 8 is Razing Core Bad Computer. While I haven’t tested this out yet on the Retroid Pocket Nova, a post on BlueSky caught my eye, and therefore, I wanted […]

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News & Stuff Sep 23, 2026

Battle Princess Overdrive Hits TGS 2026

Posted on September 23, 2026September 23, 2026 by Mike

I’m probably like a lot of people who have a bad habit of scrolling socials before bed. Can anyone resonate with that daily routine? Over the last few days, a game that has caught my attention at night has been Battle Princess Overdrive from Monster Bath Games Inc. The Tokyo Game Show wrapped up recently […]

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News & Stuff Sep 22, 2026

Spleunky 2’s “Ana” joins Blood Dungeon

Posted on September 22, 2026October 2, 2026 by Mike

Blood Dungeon is one of those games I just can’t put down. I’ve been playing it on the Steam Deck, AYN Thor, and now the Retroid Pocket Nova. Regardless of where, I’ve been having a helluva time with it. I’ve also made my podcast host, Matt, a fellow Blood Dungeon sycophant. For those not yet […]

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News & Stuff Sep 20, 2026

MYCOPUNK leaving Early Access on October 20

Posted on September 20, 2026 by Mike

Devolver Digital had a busy day today at the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct. I’ve already posted about Ball x Pit, and now I’d like to introduce you to MYCOPUNK. Maybe some of you are already familiar with this title, as MYCOPUNK entered Early Access on July 10, 2025. For those not familiar, MYCOPUNK is […]

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News & Stuff Sep 20, 2026

BALL x PIT: Risen Ballbylon Expansion Launches November 12

Posted on September 20, 2026September 20, 2026 by Mike

Devolver Digital came out swinging at the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct today. One update in particular that caught my attention was a new expansion for BALL x PIT called Risen Ballbylon. I have many many hours invested in BALL x Pit, across various systems. It’s the ultimate “I have 10 to 15 minutes to […]

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News & Stuff Sep 20, 2026

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse demo releasing on October 1st

Posted on September 20, 2026September 20, 2026 by Mike

Two weeks before the game releases, on October 1st, Konami and Evil Empire are releasing a demo for Castlevania: Belmont‘s Curse. It’s always a positive sign when publishers feel so strongly about their game that they’ll let potential consumers get some hands-on time before the actual release date. Capcom recently did this with Pragmata and […]

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News & Stuff Sep 20, 2026

Retroid Listens: Meet the Duo Lite+

Posted on September 20, 2026September 21, 2026 by Mike

A Saturday night surprise announcement from Retroid! Just updated across their socials and Discord page, Retroid announced that after listening to community feedback, they’re releasing the Duo Lite+. Price wise, this model sits between the Duo and Duo Lite. Not considering pre-order discounts, the Duo retails for $269, and the DuoLite+ is now $219. The […]

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News & Stuff Sep 20, 2026

spruceOS v4.4.2 Brings DSi Support and More H700 Improvements

Posted on September 20, 2026 by Mike

Version 4.4.2 of SpruceOS was released earlier today. As is usually the case, this release introduces new features, device improvements, and bug fixes. Before we dive in, it’s important to call out that updating from v4.4.1 to v4.4.2 requires installing the full package. While it was thought to be included in the v4.4.1 release, it […]

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News & Stuff Sep 18, 2026

Retroid Shows Off the Pocket Duo’s Control Center

Posted on September 18, 2026September 20, 2026 by Mike

Yesterday, Retroid released another YouTube video for the upcoming Pocket Duo. The focus of the video was to highlight the software that will manage its dual-screen experience. The new Control Center demo shows several display and performance controls designed specifically for the handheld, including support for a 120 FPS mode.

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Podcasts Sep 17, 2026

On Second Thought with Mike & Matt: 66

Posted on September 17, 2026October 4, 2026 by Mike

Episode 66: Hot Tequila – September is moving along at a precipitous clip. The weather is changing in the Northeast while Matt is still sweltering in the Midwest. Soon enough it will be the cozy season, albeit, maybe sooner than we like. Mike has been head down working secretly on his website. Details are scarce, […]

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News & Stuff Sep 15, 2026

GameNative 1.2.0 Adds Retroid Pocket Nova 4:3 Steam Filter

Posted on September 15, 2026September 20, 2026 by Mike

This adds a bunch of goodies, and eliminates the performance regressions introduced in the previous version. Did you recently buy the new hotness, the Retroid Pocket Nova? Well, GameNative has good news for you, especially if you have a robust game library on Steam. There is now a curated 4:3 filter for the Steam Library, […]

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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!

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KONKR Pocket BLOCK Launches at $79, Full Specs Revealed

Razing Core: A New Shoot ’Em Up for the SEGA Master System

Battle Princess Overdrive Hits TGS 2026

Spleunky 2’s “Ana” joins Blood Dungeon

MYCOPUNK leaving Early Access on October 20

BALL x PIT: Risen Ballbylon Expansion Launches November 12

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse demo releasing on October 1st

Retroid Listens: Meet the Duo Lite+

spruceOS v4.4.2 Brings DSi Support and More H700 Improvements

Retroid Shows Off the Pocket Duo’s Control Center

On Second Thought with Mike & Matt: 66

GameNative 1.2.0 Adds Retroid Pocket Nova 4:3 Steam Filter

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