MAME 0.281 lands with native Windows-on-ARM binaries and a clutch of emulation fixes that make running arcade and vintage computer systems on ARM laptops and mini‑PCs both easier and, in many cases, faster. The official release adds a precompiled Arm64 Windows package, contains targeted fixes to...
Valve has set a firm deadline: beginning January 1, 2026, the Steam desktop client will stop receiving official support on 32‑bit editions of Windows — effectively ending the platform’s last mainstream accommodation for 32‑bit Windows and putting a clear migration clock on the tiny group of...
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Valve is closing the book on native 32‑bit Windows support for Steam: starting January 1, 2026, the Steam client will no longer be supported on 32‑bit versions of Windows, a move that Valve says affects roughly 0.01% of users but carries outsized implications for legacy machines, embedded...
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Steam will stop supporting Windows 32‑bit installations on January 1, 2026, a move that, if confirmed and implemented as reported, will leave the vanishingly small number of users still running Windows 10 in its 32‑bit form without client updates, security fixes, or official Steam Support help —...
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Pac‑Man’s 45th anniversary is getting a proper party: Bandai Namco’s year‑long “Make imPACt” campaign has been joined this weekend by an Xbox Free Play Days spotlight that lets Game Pass members jump into three Pac‑Man titles for free while limited‑time discounts make ownership tempting...
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Reliving the adventures of classic DOS games is something many PC enthusiasts and retro gamers still crave, decades after the golden age of MS-DOS. For those who grew up with the likes of Commander Keen, Prince of Persia, or the unforgiving challenges of The Oregon Trail, the nostalgia is...
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For fans of classic gaming, Windows 11 has become a powerhouse platform for reliving the golden age of video games, thanks in no small part to a thriving community of emulator developers. The appeal of emulators is easy to understand: the ability to play your favorite retro titles, spanning...
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In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and classic computing has yielded some unexpected and thought-provoking outcomes. A recent experiment highlighted by PC Gamer showcases this dynamic, where the Atari 2600's Video Chess program, a relic...
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Twister OS stands as a unique and vibrant offering among the many Linux distributions available for the Raspberry Pi, capturing the attention of both hobbyists and seasoned tinkerers. While the official Raspberry Pi OS remains the bedrock for most users—having evolved from its humble Raspbian...
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The battle between modern AI chatbots and the retro charm of Atari Video Chess has become an unexpected parable about the current state of artificial intelligence. For many, watching Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT—products often touted as technological marvels—fall to a 1979 video game is both an...
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Nostalgia for classic computing platforms never truly fades—if anything, it pulses stronger with each passing decade, as innovations tap deeper into our collective digital memory. This year, Cloanto marks a significant milestone with the release of version 11 of Amiga Forever and C64 Forever...
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In a spectacle that blends nostalgia, technical curiosity, and a dash of AI bravado, the recent head-to-head chess match between Microsoft Copilot and an emulated Atari 2600 console has captivated tech enthusiasts worldwide. While artificial intelligence is frequently hailed as the apex of...
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Amidst growing anticipation within the PC gaming community, rumors suggesting the Xenia emulator team’s official collaboration with Microsoft to bring Xbox and Xbox 360 games to PC have now been definitively shut down by the Xenia developers themselves. As speculation gained momentum on social...
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The landscape of retro gaming may be on the verge of a seismic shift if recent rumors surrounding Microsoft’s Xbox Classics program come to fruition. According to persistent whispers in the gaming community, Microsoft could be collaborating with the Xenia Canary emulator team to breathe new life...
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AYANEO's latest innovation, the Flip 1S DS, is poised to redefine the handheld gaming landscape with its dual-screen design and robust performance capabilities. This device not only challenges existing models like the ASUS ROG Ally X but also introduces features that cater to both gaming...
In a move that has electrified both retro gaming enthusiasts and fans of modern subscription services, Xbox has announced the launch of "Retro Classics" for all Xbox Game Pass subscribers. This initiative brings back more than 50 legendary Activision games—some of which haven't been accessible...
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Few games manage to capture the elusive intersection where nostalgia, whimsy, and genuine brain-teasing challenge meet, but Spreadcheat, from developer Games People Play, aims for precisely this sweet spot. Behind its comically faithful Windows 95 façade, Spreadcheat hides a formidable...
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You’d think that after two decades, the digital skies of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas would hold no more surprises—but just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water (or, rather, to try taking off from it), a bug as old as some Gen Zers themselves emerges, causing fans to wonder: are...
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Here’s a summary of the Gearrice article “Forget Windows 11: Commodore OS Vision 3.0 is the retro system you’ve been waiting for”:
Commodore OS Vision 3.0 is a Linux-based operating system revived to emulate classic Commodore systems while bringing them to the modern era. Originally started by...
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