News – Retro Arcade

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AYANEO Teases KONKR Pocket Advance, a Game Boy Advance-Style Handheld

July 18, 2026

AYANEO reveals a first look at the KONKR Pocket Advance, a new handheld that echoes the design of Nintendo’s classic Game Boy Advance.

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LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade Set Spotted at Target Ahead of Expected Official Reveal

July 18, 2026

A LEGO set based on Nintendo’s classic Donkey Kong arcade cabinet has been spotted at Target, marking the second leak ahead of a likely official announcement.

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Ocarina of Time Remake Pre-Order Date Reportedly Leaks Ahead of August Launch

July 18, 2026

A leaked pre-order date suggests the long-rumored Ocarina of Time remake could hit shelves in August 2026, following a brief Nintendo Direct tease.

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Super Mario 64 Lands on Unlikely Hardware in New Homebrew Ports

July 18, 2026

A new homebrew port brings Super Mario 64 to the Panasonic 3DO and original PlayStation. Here’s why retro fans are paying attention to the technical feat.

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Mangmi Confirms Chips Powering Its Upcoming AIR Y Handhelds

July 18, 2026

Mangmi has revealed the processors powering its upcoming AIR Y handheld line, following an earlier screen-spec announcement. Here’s why retro fans are paying attention.

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Pop-Punk Meets Pac-Man: Blink-182 Unveils Surprise Arcade Crossover

July 18, 2026

Blink-182 and Pac-Man are teaming up for an unexpected arcade collaboration. Here’s why the crossover is making waves with retro gaming fans.

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Halo 1 Inspires New Jewellery Collection for Retro Gaming Fashion Fans

July 18, 2026

A new jewellery line inspired by Halo 1 is on the way, tapping into retro gaming nostalgia for longtime Xbox fans and collectors.

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exA-Arcadia Adds AVATAR LEGENDS: The Fighting Game to Its Arcade Lineup

July 18, 2026

exA-Arcadia launches AVATAR LEGENDS: The Fighting Game for arcades, bringing the animated franchise to dedicated Japanese hardware.

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Clown Around Starts Shipping: Dark Escape Games Delivers Its First Coin-Op Escape Room

July 18, 2026

Dark Escape Games has begun shipping Clown Around, a pay-per-play escape room packed into a deluxe arcade cabinet, after debuting at IAAPA 2025.

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Polymega Collection Vol. 19 Spotlights Toaplan’s Batsugun With Four Arcade Shooters

July 18, 2026

Polymega Collection Vol. 19 brings four Toaplan arcade shooters to the hybrid console this August, headlined by the 1993 bullet-hell classic Batsugun.

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