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slot. A GBA-only frontend for the Anbernic RG SP

Posted on September 13, 2026September 20, 2026 by Mike

A bespoke performative, GBA-only frontend for the Anbernic RG SP. In some handheld social media circles, there has been a slight buzz about slot., a new custom firmware/frontend project by Brandon Kowalski. This frontend is built specifically around turning the new Anbernic RG SP into a dedicated Game Boy Advance-style handheld. For those who suffer from choice […]

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News & Stuff Sep 12, 2026

Shmup Index: For Sickos Like Me

Posted on September 12, 2026September 20, 2026 by Mike

Part and parcel of this handheld journey has been a deeper appreciation, and dare I say, a slight addiction to shoot’em ups. Big or small, I like’em all. Shmups, bullet hells, bullet heavens, I’m not picky. I’ll admit I’m not great at them, but the zone these games transport me to is worth the grind. […]

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News & Stuff Sep 12, 2026

spruceOS v4.4.0 released today

Posted on September 12, 2026September 20, 2026 by Mike

Update: September 12, 2026 – Hotfix v4.4.1 was released a short time ago. This fix addresses several issues reported by the community. This patch fixes the following: DSperate on the Miyoo Flip, Tandy CoCo support, restores missing Jaguar theme icons, adds J2ME support through Game Nursery, and makes incremental OTA updates available to users on […]

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News & Stuff Sep 9, 2026

Kirby and the World Beyond out in 2027

Posted on September 9, 2026September 20, 2026 by Mike

Can the gaming-sphere as a whole slow down with the news this week? No? Good, I didn’t prop up this little site to waste time anyways. Announced today as part of the Nintendo Direct is a Switch 2 exclusive, Kirby and the World Beyond, from HAL Laboratory. With a fondness for the small, round, pink […]

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News & Stuff Sep 9, 2026

Retroid reveals Pocket Duo and Pocket Duo-Lite

Posted on September 9, 2026September 28, 2026 by Mike

Update: 9/10/2026 9:20 PM EDT – Retro Pocket Duo and Duo Lite Pre-Order Launch Details Orders open September 11, 2026 9:30 PM Pre-order: Retroid Pocket DuoPre-order: Retroid Pocket Duo-Lite Availability Pre-Order Retail Price Duo: $269 / Lite: Starting at $149 Preorder Discount Duo: $20 off with code DUO Lite: $14 off with code DUOLITE Shipping […]

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News & Stuff Sep 8, 2026

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time out November 5th

Posted on September 8, 2026September 20, 2026 by Mike

What just ended was an epic The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct. You can watch the whole thing below. The big news for people that want to get more mileage out of their precious Switch 2 handheld is that The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time will release on November 5, 2026. Clearly, Nintendo […]

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News & Stuff Sep 7, 2026

Anbernic announces the RG DS Plus

Posted on September 7, 2026September 20, 2026 by Mike

Update: 9/11/2026: 12:00 PM EDT Pre-order link is live on Anbernic’s website. Pricing Configuration Pre-Order Price Regular Price 16GB SD Card $84.99 $94.99 16GB + 64GB SD Card $99.99 $109.99 16GB + 128GB SD Card $114.99 $124.99 Update: 9/8/2026: 10:50 PM EDT – Seeing the price for the RG DS Plus being posted over on […]

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News & Stuff Sep 7, 2026

Retroid teases the Retroid Pocket Duo

Posted on September 7, 2026September 20, 2026 by Mike

Update: September 8, 2026 – 10:45 AM EDT Good morning and welcome to Retroid’s “slow drip” of news around the Retroid Pocket Duo. What did we learn today class? Well, it’s been revealed that the Pocket Duo will be powered by Qualcomm’s Dragonwing Q-7790. I know it’s early but that’s not an educated guess either. […]

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Podcasts Sep 4, 2026

Podcast Friends

Posted on September 4, 2026September 11, 2026 by Mike

Years ago, when the golden age of podcasting was booming, my friends had shows like Future Monkeys, Open Forum Radio, Scarcasm, and more. I can’t remember them all. During those days, I was busy with my own show, Gamers In Beta, while also co-hosting on The 40 Cast and Gamers Unscripted. Since then, we’ve all […]

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Podcasts Sep 4, 2026

Bad Fodder Figures

Posted on September 4, 2026September 6, 2026 by Mike

Back when the men were men, and the meat was red, there was this podcast called Bad Fodder Figures. While the show is no longer, Eric, Matt, Mike, and sometimes Jeremy, had a long, successful run of 180 episodes! Not all have been preserved, for reasons unknown, but there is a sizeable portion still up […]

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Podcasts Sep 4, 2026

On Second Thought with Mike & Matt: 65

Posted on September 4, 2026September 18, 2026 by Mike

Episode 65: Watermelons – Welcome to September! Is there no other better way to kick off the month than with another installment of On Second Thought! This is a special episode as our budget allowed us to have Matt out on assignment this week. While it might sound like he is tuning in from his […]

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Podcasts Sep 2, 2026

On Second Thought with Mike & Matt: 64

Posted on September 2, 2026September 18, 2026 by Mike

Episode 64: Fall in Line – Mike and Matt are back with another bi-weekly episode. Before they get into the gaming goodness, some real world stuff was discussed. Matt’s home away from home, The Farm, was hit hard by some recent storm damage. Luckily, friends and family helped out with the right equipment which made […]

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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

slot. A GBA-only frontend for the Anbernic RG SP

Shmup Index: For Sickos Like Me

spruceOS v4.4.0 released today

Kirby and the World Beyond out in 2027

Retroid reveals Pocket Duo and Pocket Duo-Lite

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time out November 5th

Anbernic announces the RG DS Plus

Retroid teases the Retroid Pocket Duo

Podcast Friends

Bad Fodder Figures

On Second Thought with Mike & Matt: 65

On Second Thought with Mike & Matt: 64

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