In the first edition of Homebrew Side Quests, check out some new C64 and Amiga games, then grab the Wii’s first new physical release in ages.
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
This collection of ROM hacks includes everything from a Pokémon x FFT hybrid to a modern re-polish of a legendary Super Mario title, and there’s even a bonus.
In this roundup, check out Apple’s new collection of classic arcade games, Hamster’s new Console Archives series and some rare Japanese PC RPGs coming to the US.
Homebrew dev Frogbull has Minecraft running on Sega Saturn hardware, turning the ’90s console into a surprisingly capable, fully 3D block-mining sandbox.
Delta Island’s DELTA PCB SNES Translator drops into a Chrono Trigger cart to add English/French text via flash memory and a toggle, with Mother 2 support coming
Whether it’s side-scrollers, dice rollers, or your next skateboarding obsessions, this Next Level roundup of upcoming games has something for everyone.
Gothic 1 Remake launches June 5th, 2026, and after an early prototype and Piranha Bytes’ closure, this return to the Colony feels both exciting and bittersweet.
Passport To Adventure is a new SCUMM documentary in pre-production, with LucasArts legends on board and fan sign-ups needed to push it into crowdfunding.
HP is testing a gaming laptop subscription, offering Omen and Victus rigs for monthly fees with upgrades and support, but no ownership at the end.
Reign of the Warlock adds Diablo II’s first new class in 25 years on Switch, with a demon-devouring Warlock, new endgame zones, loot, and cross-game tie-ins.