YOUR DAILY RETRO!!! - 2026-07-29
By NewsHound ·
A daily retro roundup from across the web.
www.retrododo.com takes a closer look at the latest development.
Did ModRetro Just Leak An Atomic Purple Chromatic Handheld?
Author: Brandon Saltalamacchia
ModRetro has begun shipping its M64 handheld for $229 (with an $89.99 controller) and is taking pre-orders for an M64 AV adapter. A recent image on the company's homepage appears to show a new transparent purple version of the Chromatic handheld, prompting speculation that a cheaper, possibly plastic, variant is in development. When asked, ModRetro responded only with a non-committal Maaaaybe, leaving the release date unconfirmed.
Read the full article: https://retrododo.com/did-modretro-just-leak-an-atomic-purple-chromatic-handheld/
www.indieretronews.com dives into the news.
ZXGolf - Lets play some Golf in this new ZX Spectrum 128k game by Menyiques
ZXGolf is a new ZX Spectrum 128 K golf simulation by Menyiques that uses 128 K memory-bank paging and ZX0 compression to run from a single load with continuous AY-3-8912 music. The game offers two 18-hole courses (Japan and USA), a two-button, 14-club stroke-play system for one or two players or AI opponents, variable wind, a Super Shot, and a dedicated green view for putting, all with animated menus, mini-maps and fully configurable controls. It was programmed in Boriel BASIC, developed with Claude.ai in July 2026, and supports the Spectrum +2/+2A/+3 and Spectrum Next.
Read the full article: https://www.indieretronews.com/2026/07/zxgolf-lets-play-some-golf-in-this-new.html
A fresh post from www.timeextension.com is live now.
Evercade DOOM Collection Leaks Ahead Of Full Announcement
A listing for an Evercade DOOM Collection cartridge-featuring the original PC versions of DOOM and DOOM II on a red cart-has surfaced online, despite no formal announcement from Evercade or id Software. The leak follows a February teaser from Evercade and a message from Blaze celebrating id Software's 35th anniversary, hinting at a partnership that will be detailed later in 2026.
Read the full article: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/07/evercade-doom-collection-leaks-ahead-of-full-announcement