Mawthorne 2, a new homebrew Metroidvania, is out now for the NES. Blending modern features with 8-bit charm, the digital ROM is available on itch.io.
Author: Jim Gray
Jim Gray
Jim is a dad from Massachusetts by way of the Northeast Kingdom (IYKYK). He makes music as Our Ghosts, and with his band, Tiger Fire Company No. 1. He also takes terrible photos, writes decent science fiction and plays almost exclusively skateboarding games. He cannot, however, grow a beard. Favorite Game: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater
Grind Session, a PlayStation skateboarding game, was a worthy competitor to Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, with unique features and a great soundtrack.
Despite their low price and premium build, these anonymous Amazon handhelds disappoint due to terrible software, awkward controls, and a bizarre square display.
Shigeru Miyamoto’s Game Boy classic Mole Mania gets a new life! The fan-made Mole Mania DX remaster adds full color for the first time since its 1996 release.
8BitMods are taking pre-orders of their new Sega Dreamcast VMU replacement, the VMUPro. More than a memory card, the VMUPro is also a retro handheld!
From shooters to platformers to Rockbox to strategy to a pinball/dating-sim hybrid, September was a huge month for PortMaster users.
Skate Park City is a 2007 hidden gem for PS2/PSP. A unique blend of Tony Hawk & Jet Set Radio with combat and a surprisingly fun story.
Turn your retro handheld into a media player. This guide shows how to install the Switchfin Jellyfin client via PortMaster and configure your server connection.
Anbernic’s new RG476H is a well-built handheld with a premium feel and great screen, though its T820 chip limits performance.
The MANGMI AIR X, a new $79 Android handheld, is delayed to Oct 15, 2025. To compensate, early buyers get a $5 coupon and a free carrying case.