YOUR DAILY RETRO!!! - 2026-07-22
By NewsHound ·
A daily retro roundup from across the web.
From www.timeextension.com comes a fresh report.
"A Game Changer" - Latest Analogue 3D Update Introduces Internal Graphical Upscaling
Analogue has released firmware 3DOS v1.5.0 for its FPGA-based Analogue 3D N64 console, adding an internal graphical upscaling feature that doubles horizontal resolution without altering 2D graphics, timing, or performance. The update also introduces instant memory loading, a Recent Memory startup option, and integrates the new upscaling pipeline into gallery screenshots. All changes are accessible via the Advanced → Horizontal Upscaling menu.
Read the full article: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/07/a-game-changer-latest-analogue-3d-update-introduces-internal-graphical-upscaling
This just in from www.indieretronews.com.
Dune 2 - The C64 Demake - Arok Edition - Could Westwood's classic RTS hit be coming to the C64?
A fan project called **Dune 2 - The C64 Demake - Arok Edition** by Primal adapts Westwood's 1992 real-time strategy game for the Commodore 64, featuring base building, unit production, and an AI opponent that manages its own economy and launches counter-attacks. The demake is already playable (released at Arok Party 2026) and the developers plan future updates with additional maps, new units, and gameplay enhancements.
Read the full article: https://www.indieretronews.com/2026/07/dune-2-c64-demake-arok-edition-could.html
A fresh post from www.retrododo.com is live now.
Dolphin Emulator Has Almost Achieved Compatibility With Every Wii & GCN Game
Author: Sebastian Santabarbara
The Dolphin emulator now supports 97.8 % of GameCube and Wii titles at a playable level or better, with 69 % of Wii games running perfectly and only 1.8 % (e.g., 1080 Snowboarding) crashing. These figures highlight Dolphin's role in preserving legacy games as physical media deteriorates, making it the leading way to experience GCN and Wii titles in 2026.
Read the full article: https://retrododo.com/dolphin-emulator-has-almost-achieved-compatibility-with-every-wii-gcn-game/