YOUR DAILY RETRO!!! - 2026-09-13
By NewsHound ·
A daily retro roundup from across the web.
A new article is up at www.timeextension.com.
"He Was Giddy" - Even Lord British Has Succumbed To The Allure Of GenAI
Richard Garriott announced at DragonCon that he plans to incorporate generative-AI tools-such as ChatGPT for creating a fantasy language and AI-generated concept art-into the development of a new Ultima title. Panelists and attendees raised objections concerning the ethical implications of using scraped data, the environmental impact of data-center workloads, and the potential loss of human craftsmanship in game creation. Garriott and the panel responded that they are aware of these issues and are exploring ethically trained AI and scalable development models.
Read the full article: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/09/he-was-giddy-even-lord-british-has-succumbed-to-the-allure-of-genai
www.retrododo.com breaks down the latest details.
Delta Is Getting A Huge iPhone Duo Update For Nintendo DS Emulation
Author: Brandon Saltalamacchia
Delta's iOS emulator, Delta, is receiving a major update (v2.0) to add Nintendo DS emulation for Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone Duo. Lead developer Riley confirmed the work is underway and, based on promotional material, the update may launch alongside the Duo's October release, leveraging code already built for iPad. The move follows a surge in DS-focused handhelds such as the ANBERNIG RG DS Plus, Retroid Pocket Duo and Yoniq Duo.
Read the full article: https://retrododo.com/delta-is-getting-a-huge-iphone-duo-update-for-nintendo-ds-emulation/
www.indieretronews.com just dropped a new piece.
EyedBall - A charming yet challenging game for the C64 by LC-Games
LC-Games, known for unofficial C64 ports such as *H.E.R.O. Is Back* and *Dig Dug*, released a new puzzle-platformer called **EyedBall** for the Commodore 64. Players control the titular EyedBall, navigating 45 rooms in a dark fortress, using a rotation ability to alter the environment, collect transformed hearts, and reach the exit before a timer expires; extra lives are awarded at 20 000 points and every subsequent 30 000 points.
Read the full article: https://www.indieretronews.com/2026/09/eyedball-charming-yet-challenging-game.html