YOUR DAILY RETRO!!! - 2026-04-18

www.timeextension.com filed a new report today.

"Locked And Loaded" - Polymega Is Adding Support For Two New CD-Based Retro Consoles

The Polymega modular retro gaming system has seen its fair share of teething troubles with distribution and delays , but it feels like it may have turned a corner in 2026, with manufacturer Playmaji confirming a power upgrade and the launch of the Polymega Remix and Polymega App this year.

Read the full article: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/04/locked-and-loaded-polymega-is-adding-support-for-two-new-cd-based-retro-consoles

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www.indieretronews.com posted a fresh update.

Chrome Horizon - This nod to R-Type as a prototype C64 game looks pretty decent [UPDATE]

The legendary Commodore 64 has just got another great Shoot 'em up for you to try, as retroteamgames has released another update for their breakthrough prototype called Chrome Horizon. Far from a standard hobbyist project, this title aims to prove that the "breadbin" still has untapped potential when paired with modern development workflows.

Read the full article: https://www.indieretronews.com/2026/03/chrome-horizon-this-nod-to-r-type-as.html

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New coverage from www.retrododo.com.

The NEOGEO AES+ Is Now Available To Pre-Order On Amazon

Author: Brandon Saltalamacchia

Yesterday, SNK revealed that they're releasing an all-new NEOGEO console named the AES+, with no emulation designed to be an exact 1:1 replica to thhe original AES released in the early 90s. This news has gone down well with the retro gaming community, for good reason.

Read the full article: https://retrododo.com/the-neogeo-aes-is-now-available-to-pre-order-on-amazon/