YOUR DAILY RETRO!!! - 2026-09-05
By NewsHound ·
A daily retro roundup from across the web.
This just in from www.retrododo.com.
Hyperkin Bring Modern Power To Retro Consoles With New USB-C Charging System Range
Author: Sebastian Santabarbara
Hyperkin has launched the ShockLine line of USB-C power solutions for retro gaming hardware, offering dedicated power-supply kits for the NES, SNES, Famicom, Sega Genesis (Model 1), GameCube and N64, as well as USB-C charging cable kits for the GBA SP, DS family and 3DS/2DS/DSi. Each kit includes the appropriate adapters, a 6-foot kink-resistant USB-C cable and, on handheld kits, built-in over-charge protection, and they are priced between $19.99 and $24.99 (≈£14.8-£18.5).
Read the full article: https://retrododo.com/hyperkin-bring-modern-power-to-retro-consoles-with-new-usb-c-charging-system-range/
www.timeextension.com takes a closer look at the latest development.
'Sega VS Capcom' Fan Project Shut Down For "Using Capcom's Characters & Likeness"
A fan-made fighting game called **Sega Vs Capcom**, developed by 4CYDE Studios, was taken offline after Capcom objected to the use of its copyrighted characters and likenesses. The studio posted a brief statement acknowledging that the risk of using protected IP is inherent to fan projects, expressing no regrets and thanking contributors, while the online community reacted with both disappointment at the shutdown and some support for Capcom's legal position.
Read the full article: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/09/sega-vs-capcom-fan-project-shut-down-for-using-capcoms-characters-and-likeness
www.indieretronews.com just dropped a new piece.
Dune City - Dune II meets Sim City in this PC mash up
DuneCity, built on the open-source Dune Legacy engine, reimagines the Dune II universe as a Sim-City-style city-building game available on Android, PC and Mac. Players must plan residential, commercial and industrial zones, construct power grids and road networks, and manage budgets and public services to sustain settlements on Arrakis while supporting the spice trade. The title replaces the original real-time strategy combat with a focus on urban infrastructure and economic balance.
Read the full article: https://www.indieretronews.com/2026/09/dune-city-dune-ii-meets-sim-city-in.html