YOUR DAILY RETRO!!! - 2026-07-16
By NewsHound ·
A daily retro roundup from across the web.
www.timeextension.com has a new write-up worth a look.
Brazilian illustrator-developer Amaweks is bringing the 2017 PC arcade-platformer **Devwill** to the Sega Master System as a physical cartridge, with the Brazilian launch scheduled for August 5 2026 through LMS Retro and a later European release via Teknamic. The game follows a golem on a silent-film-styled quest, battling undead with fireballs, collecting keys and navigating puzzles. The project adds another homebrew title to the Master System's growing retro-gaming library.
Read the full article: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/07/a-brazilian-pc-game-is-being-remade-on-the-sega-master-system-with-a-cartridge-release-made-the-old-school-way
www.retrododo.com posted a fresh update.
New Retroid Pocket Nova Gameplay Shows It's A 4:3 Beast
Author: Brandon Saltalamacchia
Retroid has showcased an early unit of its upcoming Pocket Nova, a 4:3 handheld marketed as one of the most powerful retro devices, now available for pre-order at $229 with shipments slated for the end of the month. Early gameplay footage demonstrates smooth PS2 performance (e.g., God of War) and, when paired with the optional Retroid Dual-screen attachment, competent Nintendo DS/3DS emulation. A full review unit is expected in the next week or two.
Read the full article: https://retrododo.com/new-retroid-pocket-nova-gameplay-shows-its-a-4-3-beast/
From www.indieretronews.com comes a fresh report.
Princess Amelia - A charming yet challenging platformer for the Commodore 64 by BARKAMI
Princess Amelia, a new single-screen platformer for the Commodore 64, marks BARKAMI's (Tony J. Barker) return to game development after more than three decades, being his first release since 1994. Players must race Princess Amelia up 20 vertical castle floors, collecting Letter Shields that spell her name while managing a strict time limit and optional gem detours.
Read the full article: https://www.indieretronews.com/2026/06/princess-amelia-charming-yet.html