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Category: Emulation
FunKey S is a tiny Linux-powered retro-gaming handheld
Do you love retro gaming and emulation? How about pocket sized devices, powered by Linux that you can take anywhere? The FunKey S looks like a really sweet bit of kit.
RetroArch announce the Open Hardware project, plus a new fantasy console core
The team behind the RetroArch application have announced the Open Hardware project, their attempt to make things easy for you and they also recently added a new fantasy console core to play with.
PlayStation Portable (PSP) emulator PPSSPP version 1.11 is out now
Keeping a classic Sony console alive is the PPSSPP emulator for the original PlayStation Portable (PSP) and it continues to see development with a 1.11 release out now.
Irena Genesis Metal Fury is an upcoming shoot 'em up for the Sega Mega Drive
Sega Mega Drive (Sega Genesis)? That's not a piece of Linux gaming hardware last I checked? No but Irena Genesis Metal Fury is a new game coming for the retro console and will provide the rom file for your favourite emulators.
Experimental Nintendo Switch emulator yuzu adds Linux AppImage for easier launching
While still highly experimental and quite a hassle to setup legitimately, the Nintendo Switch emulator yuzu is still another fine example of open source.
Make way for an $80 handheld that runs Ubuntu with the ODROID-Go Super
Looking for a little gaming on the go or perhaps something in bed? The upcoming ODROID-Go Super sounds like quite a useful little Switch-styled device.
DOSBox Pure for RetroArch aims to make retro DOS gaming real easy
Want to play old DOS games easily on whatever Linux machine you're using? RetroArch now has a new fork named DOSBox Pure and you can give it a test now.
DOSBox Staging has a rather large new release out with 0.76.0
DOSBox Staging is the fork of the original emulator with an aim to modernize it and give it some more advanced features, with the latest release out now.
You can now try the RetroArch Playtest on Steam for Linux
With the awesome RetroArch application for running emulators and all sorts coming to Steam, they now have a Playtest available you can opt into to try it out.
RetroArch will soon get the PlayStation 2 emulator PCSX2
Feel the need to run some classic PlayStation 2 games? It's set to get a lot easier, as the RetroArch team have reported on their work with PCSX2.
Awesome 3D emulator for the NES '3dSen PC' adds more iconic game support
Still can't believe my eyes as I try out games with 3dSen PC, with it converting classic NES games into 3D and it just feels like magic.
Ludo is a new sleek front-end for Libretro, as an alternative to RetroArch
If you find the RetroArch a little overwhelming and want something different as a front-end for Libretro, have a look at the newly announced Ludo.
Turn your favourite NES games into 3D with 3dSen Maker, for 3dSen PC
Back in June, the awesome emulator 3dSen PC was released, which gave us a whole new way to play classic NES titles into fully 3D environments. Now, you can make profiles for your favourites.
PlayStation 3 exclusive Heavenly Sword now runs in RPCS3 emulator
The people working on RPCS3 sure do some amazing work, this PlayStation 3 emulator is truly the stuff of dreams for game preservation and another big title is now playable.
Libretro / RetroArch were hacked, wiping some repositories
In an announcement, the Libretro / RetroArch mentioned how the Libretro / RetroArch organization on GitHub was attacked by hackers and they managed to do quite a bit of damage.
PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 gains online play with PSN Emulation
It seems a very exciting development will be coming to the next release of the PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3.
RetroArch 1.9.0 is out with video player improvements, UI upgrades and more
RetroArch is practically the go-to for all your emulation needs under one roof and the project just release the latest major upgrade with RetroArch 1.9.0.
PlayStation 2 emulator PCSX2 continues to show improvements in latest progress report
The quest for better emulation is never quite done, it seems. The open source PS2 emulator saw its first major stable release in years a few months ago and since then more exciting stuff has been under development.
Play the classic Super Smash Bros Melee online on Linux with Slippi
Super Smash Bros Melee, the 2001 title originally on the Nintendo GameCube is something of a classic and to this day it remains really popular. So popular, it has a dedicated project to play it online.
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- Deep Dish Dungeon looks like a great co-op dungeon crawler
- The original Splitgate will live on with player-hosted matches
- Valheim: Call To Arms major update announced with new combat mechanics and lots of new items
- Hollow Knight: Silksong is now Steam Deck Verified
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