YOUR DAILY RETRO!!! - 2026-09-01
By NewsHound ·
A daily retro roundup from across the web.
www.retrododo.com posted a fresh update.
A New Compact 4:3 "Retro Monitor" Is Coming To Kickstarter Soon
Author: Brandon Saltalamacchia
Unico USA is preparing to launch its ULW10 Traveller-a 10-inch, CRT-styled 4:3 LCD monitor-on Kickstarter, targeting retro-gaming enthusiasts with built-in RGB, VGA and HDMI inputs and a rear compartment for small consoles. The unit will be offered in three colors, and a Founder's Edition pre-order on the company's site costs $5 and grants a $30 Kickstarter discount plus early-bird perks. Composite/AV inputs are omitted to keep the compact design.
Read the full article: https://retrododo.com/a-new-compact-4-3-retro-monitor-is-coming-to-kickstarter-soon/
This just in from www.indieretronews.com.
Nelumbo - Amiga Lotus gets a PC modernization via Almost There Games
Almost There Games has released **Nelumbo**, a modern PC reimplementation that combines the three classic Amiga titles of the Lotus racing trilogy-*Lotus Esprit Turbo Challenge*, *Lotus Turbo Challenge 2*, and *Lotus III: The Ultimate Challenge*. The game preserves the original arcade-style racing feel while adding contemporary graphics, physics and hardware support, letting players race through varied environments, weather conditions and aggressive AI opponents. Nelumbo aims to deliver the high-speed, reflex-driven gameplay that defined the original series for today's platforms.
Read the full article: https://www.indieretronews.com/2026/08/nelumbo-amiga-lotus-is-getting-pc.html
www.timeextension.com dives into the news.
Acclaimed Shmup BIRDCAGE Is Winging Its Way To Consoles This Month
Polygon Bird Games' debut shoot-'em-up *Birdcage*-originally released on Steam in November 2025-will launch on PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch on 23 September 2026, with a PS5 physical edition slated for March 2027 via Eastasiasoft. The pixel-art/3D hybrid title pays homage to classic shmups like *Ikaruga* and *Radiant Silvergun*, featuring a narrative set in 2342 where two factions battle over Earth while the player pilots the Halcyon ship with spread, beam and Sword weapons across six bullet-hell stages. The console port follows a well-received PC release and aims to reach a broader audience.
Read the full article: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/09/acclaimed-shmup-birdcage-is-winging-its-way-to-consoles-this-month