Christopher Grant
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Analogue Pocket gets a long-awaited update — here’s what is and isn’t included
Analogue released version 1.1 of the Pocket handheld’s firmware, adding new savestate features, PS5 DualSense support, and openFPGA — but no jailbreak yet. → Read More
Analogue Pocket review: It’s real and it rules
Your Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance games have never looked better on the go, or on the big screen with the optional Dock accessory → Read More
AnalogueOS bring save states, screenshots and more to Pocket
Finally Pocket Gets Access (to software emulation’s best feature) → Read More
The Polymega is an all-in-one retro console worth your attention
If you’re got a massive collection of classic games, it may be time to invest in the Polymega, a console designed to back-up all of your rarest titles, letting you leave them on the shelf to gather value while you enjoy the heck out of them. → Read More
MiSTer 101: A classic gaming device to rule them all
If you care about accurately playing the games from your youth, exactly how you remember them, look no further. In this piece, we’ll introduce you to the magical retro gaming device that is the MiSTer. → Read More
Luigi makes the Lego Super Mario set fun for kids and their parents
The Luigi expansion to Lego’s Super Mario set adds cooperative fun to the Nintendo themed toy. It will be available this August. But is it worth the cost? Read our impressions to find out! → Read More
Doom Eternal is like Evil Dead 2 made on an Avengers-sized budget
Doom Eternal will be released for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Google Stadia, and Windows PC on March 20 (and later on Nintendo Switch), nearly four years after its predecessor. id Software has kept the basics here, but refined the presentation to be more ... slapstick? Trust us, it’s good. → Read More
Sega Genesis Mini proves Sega is ready to take its legacy seriously
Nintendo has long ruled the world of premium, classic console re-releases, but Sega has finally introduced its own worthy entry into the market with the Sega Genesis Mini. → Read More
Hands-on with Bethesda’s game streaming tech, Orion
Orion is both a complicated pitch, but also easily capsuled: The technology team at id Software has created a suite of tools to help lower bandwidth and latency demands for streaming games, in an effort to improve the performance of the most demanding games. → Read More
Capcom Home Arcade is a plug-and-play arcade stick with 16 games
The Capcom Home Arcade is a plug-and-play arcade stick with genuine Sanwa parts that lets you play arcade classics like Street Fighter II and Ghouls ‘n Ghosts on your HDTV over HDMI. → Read More
Mega SG review
The Mega SG is a high-definition Sega Genesis console from Analogue, the company behind the Super Nintendo clone, Super NT. The Mega SG supports original controllers and cartridges, with a bevy of features for really dialing in your experience. → Read More
WSJ: Nintendo has plans for two new Switch models
Nintendo will release two new Switch models this year, according to the Wall Street Journal. One will contain “enhanced features” for the core gaming set, while the other will be a “cheaper option” meant to replace the aging 3DS handheld. → Read More
Unreleased Genesis game will come bundled with the premium Mega SG clone
Sega Genesis clone Mega SG will come bundled with the previously unreleased title Hardcore, from the team at DICE, better known for the Battlefield series. → Read More
Finally, a Bluetooth receiver for your classic Genesis
8Bitdo’s Retro Receiver for Sega Genesis & Mega Drive will enable wireless Bluetooth controllers to work on your classic Sega console. You can also use 8Bitdo’s own M30 controller, available in both black and white versions. → Read More
Report: Resident Evil TV series happening at Netflix
Netflix is “developing a scripted series based on the hit action horror franchise” with Constantin Film — the outfit behind the long-running movie franchise — according to Deadline. → Read More
Epic Games Store will offer ‘a free game every two weeks’ — how does that stack up?
You already have Fortnite, but Epic will give you a free game every two weeks for your Epic Games Store library. The promotion starts with Subnautica and then Super Meat Boy. → Read More
The Game Awards 2018: Here are all of the winners
Top nominees included God of War and Red Dead Redemption 2 → Read More
Sega Genesis finally gets the HD console it deserves
The creators of high-end SNES remake Super NT have set their sights on Sega Genesis / Mega Drive with Mega SG — with 1080p HD TV output. → Read More
Harry Potter ‘open-world action RPG’ footage seemingly leaks
From focus group to Reddit snoop, shaky footage of a gameplay trailer for a new Harry Potter RPG features Hogwarts, trolls, and some fantastic beasts. → Read More
Hollow Knight available on Nintendo Switch right now
Along with all the extra content released on PC so far → Read More