1. 📰 385TB video game archive saved by fans — Myrient has been ‘100% backed up’ and validated, torrents being generated (direct link) (👍605 👎2)
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385TB video game archive saved by fans — Myrient has been ‘100% backed up’ and validated, torrents being generated
It is great to share good news regarding the preservation of classic video games. However, with the 385TB resource now backed up, work is underway “generating torrents and getting them available.”Article continues belowTorrents? Image 1 of 3 (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future)As mentioned previously, Myrient is still operational. Myrient and AIThe AI industry frenzy undoubtedly contributed to the original Myrient archive’s soaring costs, ahead of its closure announcement. Perhaps ironically, if Myrient hadn’t been saved, retro fans may have looked to AI to generate copies of their favorite apps and games of yesteryear? 🖊️️🤖
Posted by alessandro
2. 📰 Linux hacked onto a PS5 to turn Sony’s console into a Steam Machine — GTA V Enhanced Edition runs at 60 FPS on 1440pwith ray tracing (direct link) (👍237 👎2)
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Linux hacked onto a PS5 to turn Sony’s console into a Steam Machine — GTA V Enhanced Edition runs at 60 FPS on 1440pwith ray tracing
Not only did he manage to get Linux running, but the modded console actually performs well in games. Now that it’s a PC, it can do anything a standard computer can, which includes running GTA V Enhanced Edition via Steam. Article continues belowI ported Linux to the PS5 and turned it into a Steam Machine. Running GTA 5 Enhanced with Ray Tracing. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/aMbT0PQ1dSMarch 6, 2026To achieve this, Andy used a PS5 running significantly older firmware, between 1.0 and 2.0, that was released around five years ago. 🖊️️🤖
Posted by commander
3. 💬 [Discussion] What are you playing on your Deck? - April 2026 (direct link) (👍55 👎0)
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4. 📰 Deluxe Paint gallery - remember these? (direct link) (👍30 👎0)
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Amiga Graphics Archive
Space IFFIFF AmigaWaterfall IFFIFF AmigaYacht IFFIFF AmigaCeltic Woman IFFIFF Amiga Created with Deluxe Paint II for MS-DOS. Dan Silva Portrait IFFIFF AmigaEiffel Tower IFFIFF AmigaEye IFFIFF AmigaKing Tutankhamun IFFIFF Amiga IFFIFF AmigaAGA The iconic Tutankhamun mask used as cover for many Deluxe Paint versions. Lemur IFFIFF AmigaNew Tutankhamun IFFIFF Amiga Created with Deluxe Paint II for MS-DOS. Venus IFFIFF AmigaWaif IFFIFF Amiga Printed in Amiga World July/August 1986 - Page 80Bio domes IFFIFF AmigaFaces IFFIFF Amiga IFFIFF Amiga IFFIFF Amiga IFFIFF Amiga IFFIFF Amiga IFFIFF Amiga A collection of pre made head assets, that were included in Deluxe Paint. Gorilla IFFIFF Amiga Printed in Amiga World July/August 1986 - Page 81Deluxe Paint - Paint Can IFFIFF AmigaSleeping Alien IFFIFF AmigaIris IFFIFF AmigaLost Ark IFFIFF Amiga 🖊️️🤖
Posted by Deebster
5. 📰 Sony is reportedly testing dynamic pricing on its PlayStation storefront that changes the price tag of over 190 games (direct link) (👍26 👎0)
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Sony is reportedly testing dynamic pricing on its PlayStation storefront that changes the price tag of over 190 games
Sony has been conducting a dynamic pricing experiment on the PlayStation StoreThe system has been running since November 2025 and affects Sony’s own first-party gamesUsers in certain regions are being offered discounts of up to 27.8%Sony has been reportedly testing dynamic pricing on the PlayStation Store for months. That’s according to PSPrices, which claims that Sony has been running an A/B testing experiment that shows different prices to different users since November 2025. In the first four months, the experiment grew from just 50 games in 30 regions to now over 190 games in more than 70 regions. In addition to regular discounts, during the February PlayStation Store sales PSPrices reports that it found that experiment participants received a different discount compared to regular users, as well. “For example, Helldivers 2 was sold to regular users at -25%, while experiment participants saw -56%,” it said. 🖊️️🤖
Posted by nemeski
6. 🖼️ I finally joined the retro gaming handheld club! (direct link) (👍24 👎0)
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cross-posted from: https://programming.dev/post/48277785
“Anbernic RG35XX-H playing Castlevania: Dracula X.”
I finally bought one after price hikes. It’s a great deal—great fun, custom OS, RetroAchievements for Castlevania & Secrets of Mana, and easy access to PICO‑8 games. I wish I had it sooner. Anyone else own a retro handheld? 🖍🤖
Posted by popcar2
7. 📰 PS5 price increasing by $100, PS5 Pro by $150 starting April 2 (direct link) (👍18 👎0)
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New Price Changes for PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal remote player
Like thisWith continued pressures in the global economic landscape, we’ve made the decision to increase the prices of PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal remote player globally. The updated recommended retail prices for PS5 consoles are effective starting April 2, 2026 as follows. For all other territories, please check with your local retailer or direct.playstation.com where it is available. U.S.PS5 – $649.99PS5 Digital Edition – $599.99PS5 Pro – $899.99U.K.PS5 – £569.99PS5 Digital Edition – £519.99PS5 Pro – £789.99EuropePS5 – €649.99PS5 Digital Edition – €599.99PS5 Pro – €899.99JapanPS5 – ¥97,980PS5 Digital Edition – ¥89,980PS5 Pro – ¥137,980The updated recommended retail price for PlayStation Portal remote player is effective starting April 2 as follows. For all other territories, please check with your local retailer or direct.playstation.com where it is available. 🖊️️🤖
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8. 📰 [dosgameclub.com] The Settlers II (direct link) (👍18 👎1)
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The Settlers II (E114)
Like an actual Roman commander, in Blue Byte’s Settlers II you don’t tell each of your soldiers directly what to do, or what to produce. Join us as we discover what the word “Wuselfaktor” means and whether an indirectly controlled strategy game makes any sense at all. RELEVANT LINKS:* Return to the Roots is a faithful reimplementation of the game* Our guest Christopher (Spike) made a video tutorial about training soldiers efficiently* Settlers II review on GoodOldDays.net by DGC member Mr. Creosote* The Settlers II.net is an online encyclopedia on “The Settlers II Gold Edition” and “Return to the Roots”* A large collection of custom maps on Isch und Ivans Settler II page* Siedler 2-MissionCD is an unofficial game extension by Jürgen Nagel* Christoph Kamon’s bachelor’s thesis.
- Widelands is a free, open-source real-time strategy game inspired by Settlers II.
- Official Amiga-version of Settlers II released in 2025 🖊️️🤖
Posted by RetroBot
9. 📰 Pixeldust AB - Monkey Island Project (direct link) (👍12 👎0)
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The Secret of Monkey Island Project
The Secret of monkey island projectThe ongoing work involves the classic The Secret of Monkey Island. We are converting the complete game for the Commodore 64. My task in this project is to bring all the graphics to the screen on the Commodore 64 platform. This is a large task involving a meticulous process of hand-drawing each background, as well as the animations and characters. The pixel art and animations are made by Joachim Ljunggren/Pixeldust. 🖊️️🤖
Posted by monica_b1998
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📰 Dokimon: Quest Brings Pokémon GBC-Style Gameplay To iOS (direct link), posted in iOSGaming (👍6 👎0)
Dokimon: Quest Brings Pokémon GBC-Style Gameplay To iOS
If you were ever in doubt as to whether the retro gaming community craves more titles like the GBC Pokémon offerings, then take a look at Dokimon: Quest. This game channels everything we loved about Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal, as well as the 8-bit feel of the GBC’s back catalogue, as a whole. Credit: Yanako RPGSSome of you might have played Dokimon: Quest on Steam or even on Nintendo Switch as Doki Monsters: Quest, and now it’s coming to iOS for iPhone users to download and play anytime, anywhere without bringing a console along for the ride. Dokimon: Quest isn’t a ROM hack; it’s a new RPG from Yanako RPGs with a full 15+ hour story and 144 monsters to capture and train up along the way. Fight bad guys, train monsters, save the day - it’s a format you’re very familiar with, but with a twist that adds more RPG features than the standard Pokémon games. 🖊️️🤖
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