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I forgot to post about the newsletter yesterday, so here we goooo!
This week, I have 28 brand-spankin' new N64 games, an embarrassing mistake from AYANEO, and a new translation for one of the best PSP JRPGs.
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A shortie this issue, because I am a very tired boy
08.02.2026 12:28 β π 61 π 18 π¬ 2 π 0
The Cow, the Code, and the Console: Inside the Mind of the Analogue 3D's N64 Core Creator
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The time is now! Tales of Phantasia Cross Edition is now available in English and with optional 60 fps battles! This project was only made possible thanks to mziab and the people at Phantasian Productions. To celebrate, here's some art by @seiichiromine.bsky.social All relevant links below.
31.01.2026 16:58 β π 270 π 185 π¬ 11 π 24
Back with another newsletter, and the first one sent from Ghost! (Note: the site is a WIP)
The big stories this week are my favorite emulation frontend hitting beta, Epic Games PC emulation support, and a whole lot of recomps.
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Hello! Would you like a long, distracting read about chasing a dream, perfecting analog video, battling AI-driven manufacturing shortages, and sticking to the principle of doing right by the open source MiSTer community? Here's that
25.01.2026 15:51 β π 619 π 223 π¬ 16 π 1
I'm back after a month-long break with my final newsletter (sent via Kit). Next week I'm switching to Ghost. π»
We've got tons of new handhelds, experimental Snapdragon 8 Elite drivers, and a chance to become the Rat King.
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This week in the newsletter, I caught up with @retroachievements.org founder Scott Breen about offline achievements, made fun of ModRetro's militarized Game Boy, and more!
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07.12.2025 18:44 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Scott Breen, the founder of RetroAchievements. He touches on its origins, controversies, and the future of the platform.
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I had the pleasure of interviewing Miguel Soto, the creator of NeoStation.
Although it's still in alpha, this new frontend has made a name for itself by offering a streamlined UI and cross-platform cloud saves for retro games. Check out the full interview below!
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This happened after the newsletter was sent, but the Analogue 3D will restock on November 24, so you still have time to check the reviews and get one before Christmas!
www.analogue.co/3d
This week on the newsletter, a quick roundup of what you need to know about the Analogue 3D launch, plus a preview of what might be the next big innovation in gaming handhelds.
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Valveβs new Arm-powered SteamOS might be the biggest thing to happen to Windows emulation on Android sinceβ¦ well, Valve's Proton.
Here's a deep dive into why 2026 will be a huge year for mobile PC gaming.
Hey @lioncache.bsky.social! I'm writing a story about FEX and Windows emulation on ARM for publication tomorrow. Could I shoot you a few quick questions about your work on this? Thanks!
13.11.2025 18:53 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
In this week's newsletter, I explain the Retroid Pocket 6 launch debacle and explain why I think the Pocket G2 will be the sleeper hit of the year.
Plus, some Halloween-themed ROM hacks to celebrate the season. Boo!
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In this week's newsletter, I interviewed ARMSX2 co-founders MoonPower and jpolo about their efforts to revive PS2 emulation on Android.
Plus, new details about ModRetro's N64 FPGA console that make it an even more compelling alternative to the Analogue 3D.
Lightweight 3DS for under $100 is actually insane. And is that the screen from the Pocket AIR Mini?
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This week on the newsletter, Analogue fumbles its most important announcement of the year, and ModRetro picks up the pieces.
Plus, a new type of controller that aims to revolutionize the way we play games on our phones.
After denying the leaks, ANBERNIC just announced the RG DS with the same footage as the leak. At under $100, it could be a great DS Lite replacement.
The thumbnail also shows a stylus, which would be a huge plus.
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Citron just dropped v0.8.0, claiming FULL COMPATIBILITY with BotW and TotK, among other things.
Interestingly, the patch notes are much more focused on collaborations with other projects than previous updates.
Thanks for the shoutout! I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)
10.10.2025 20:44 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
This week on The Memory Core newsletter: Nintendo scores another DMCA legal win (and what that means for emulation going forward), plus a deep dive into a massive controversy at RetroAchievements that reshaped the platform this week.
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For the first time since Yuzu was shut down in 2024, Switch emulation has returned to the Google Play Store. I spoke to Camille LaVey, the lead developer of Eden, about the decision to make things official and what would come next if Nintendo knocks on their door.
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Good clarification. In the newsletter, I wrote that the M64 "may also replace a full MiSTer FPGA stack," meaning the hardware, not the project itself.
Glad to hear that ModRetro is committed to making the MiSTer cores playable out of the box, though.
The MiSTer Pi is great, but it uses the same Cyclone V as the DE10 Nano on the MiSTer FPGA. The Super Station One will also use that chip.
The M64 and Analogue 3D will use more powerful FPGAs, which will raise the ceiling considerably.
Nearly 30 years after the N64 ushered in the age of 3D gaming, the fight to preserve it might shape the future of hardware emulation.
Exclusive new details about the Analogue 3D, M64, and the future of FPGA gaming:
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Early bird 149.99, retail 164.99.
15.09.2025 05:53 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Dual-screen Android handhelds like the AYANEO Pocket DS and AYN Thor run custom software to make the two screens work, but what about the emulators themselves?
That work has fallen to a single developer, SapphireRhodonite. And so far, he's doing an incredible job.
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