The Abxylute M4 snap-on mobile controller has officially completed its Kickstarter campaign, and it’s shaping up to be one of the more interesting mobile gaming accessories to emerge in recent years — particularly for players who want something compact, pocketable, and low-commitment. Rather than turning your phone into a full-onRead More →
Retro Game Zine is shaking things up for 2026, with a new quarterly format launching via Kickstarter — and the first issue is already live and looking for backers. Published by Pixels and Polygons, the newly titled Retro Game Zine Quarterly 2026 Q1 marks a shift away from the previousRead More →
I’ll be honest: back in the 90s, Phantom Gear probably wouldn’t have been my thing. I was distracted by bigger, flashier games — the kind that took over magazine covers. So, Phantom Gear wouldn’t have interested me. Of course, times change. Mega Cat Studios’ successful Kickstarter for Phantom Gear mayRead More →
The retro hardware scene isn’t short on handheld emulators, clone systems, or FPGA recreations — but the GameTank, now gearing up for launch on Crowd Supply, is something genuinely different. It’s a clean-sheet 8-bit games console, built around real 6502-family CPUs and designed for new games, not nostalgia-driven ROM libraries.Read More →
AYANEO has announced its newest handheld, the Pocket Air Mini, and this one’s aimed squarely at retro purists. Forget widescreen. Forget flagship specs. This Android-based handheld brings back the classic 4:3 display — that perfect old-school ratio for 8-bit and 16-bit gaming — while promising portability, nostalgia, and affordability inRead More →
If your thumbs are fatigued from endless mobile swipes, and you’ve been hankering for a console-style controller that works with your phone, you’ll want to keep an eye on the abxylute M4 Snap-On Mobile Gamepad. It’s just launched on Kickstarter and could turn your phone into a genuine gaming rig.Read More →
Dust off those vector dreams, folks — the Vectrex Mini is about to hit Kickstarter today at 3pm UK time (15:00 GMT). Yes, the iconic all-in-one console with its glowing wireframe visuals and buzzing hum is back, smaller than ever and ready to test just how deep your retro loveRead More →
The Kickstarter campaign for Vice: Magic City Mayhem is nearing its final hours, but the game is already guaranteed to happen, having smashed its funding goal. And honestly, it’s not hard to see why. This upcoming top-down 8-bit action/adventure game is pitching itself as the ultimate nostalgia trip: a bizarre,Read More →
The barrier to entry for modern gaming is getting ridiculous. Whether you look at console hardware or the ever-inflating cost of a gaming PC, players are increasingly locked into expensive ecosystems and mandatory subscriptions. Enter the QuarterCade. Launched today on Kickstarter, this project from indie development studio LB’n’Mie and developer/artistRead More →
