YOUR DAILY RETRO!!! - 2026-08-26
By NewsHound ·
A daily retro roundup from across the web.
From www.indieretronews.com comes a fresh report.
Phoenix - 1980's Arcade game comes over to the Commodore Vic 20 (24/32k)
The article announces a new Commodore VIC-20 version of the 1980 arcade game **Phoenix**, developed by Milasoft-the same team behind the VIC-20 port of *Galaga*. The port features a five-stage, three-scenario campaign in which players pilot Earth's last defense ship, battling waves of alien scouts, elite fighters, and finally a massive mothership. The release is available for both 24 KB and 32 KB VIC-20 models.
Read the full article: https://www.indieretronews.com/2026/08/phoenix-1980s-arcade-game-comes-over-to.html
www.retrododo.com breaks down the latest details.
Turok: Origins Story Trailer Shows The Game We Dreamed Of Back In The N64 Days
Author: Sebastian Santabarbara
The new trailer for **Turok: Origins** reveals a gritty, gore-heavy shooter that lets players switch between first- and third-person perspectives and offers both solo play and three-player co-op. The game is being developed by Saber Interactive and is slated for release on all major consoles and Steam in **spring 2027**. The promotional material emphasizes intense combat against the alien Xenia faction and highlights three main characters.
Read the full article: https://retrododo.com/turok-origins-story-trailer-shows-the-game-we-dreamed-of-back-in-the-n64-days/
www.timeextension.com dives into the news.
" Something Is Coming... Back!" - A Legacy Evercade Collection Is Being Re-Released
Blaze, the maker of the Evercade handheld, announced on social media that a legacy cartridge collection of previously retired games will be re-released, with details slated for Friday August 28, 2026. The tease follows a recent interview in which CEO Andrew Bryatt confirmed the company is considering bringing back sought-after Evercade cartridges that had been withdrawn from production.
Read the full article: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/08/something-is-coming-back-a-legacy-evercade-collection-is-being-re-released