YOUR DAILY RETRO!!! - 2026-07-14
By NewsHound ·
A daily retro roundup from across the web.
From www.timeextension.com comes a fresh report.
GDQ apologized for the oversight, said it failed to conduct adequate review, and reaffirmed its commitment to supporting human rights and inclusivity. The cancellation also included an apology to the runners and host whose runs were disrupted.
Read the full article: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/07/gdq-is-committed-to-supporting-human-rights-and-inclusivity-gdq-cancels-snk-sponsored-stream-after-significant-backlash
This just in from www.indieretronews.com.
PHASE OUT LPE v2.2 + Level-Pack Summer 2026 - A colour matching puzzler by INC-X GDG for the C64
PHASE OUT LPE v2.2 is the definitive, bug-free release of the colour-matching puzzle game originally entered in the 2013 RGCD C64 16 KB Cartridge Competition, now bundled with the Summer 2026 Level-Pack. The C64 title offers 50 increasingly challenging levels where players swap adjacent gems to create matches of two or more, contending with timers, immovable black gems and wall bricks. It includes retro graphics, a soundtrack, optional sound effects and a password system for level access.
Read the full article: https://www.indieretronews.com/2026/07/phase-out-lpe-v22-level-pack-summer.html
www.retrododo.com just dropped a new piece.
Presto! Is A New N64-Style Title That Feels Like Glover's Spiritual Successor
Author: Sebastian Santabarbara
Presto! is a forthcoming single-player platformer from London-based Circus Cat Studios that revives the ball-rolling mechanics popularized by the N64 classic Glover, placing players in a circus-themed world where they collect stars and cores. Built in Unity 3D, the game is currently in a Steam playtest phase, slated for a 2028 release on both PC and consoles, and will feature a CRT TV filter alongside modern resolutions; developers estimate about 20 hours of gameplay for a price of £14.99 (US $17.99).
Read the full article: https://retrododo.com/presto-is-a-new-n64-style-title-that-feels-like-glovers-spiritual-successor/