# retro (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 94 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover retro. Page: Feed: --- ## [My Late '90s Driving Mix Featuring Classic Dance & Trance Anthems](https://www.higgypop.com/blog/my-late-90s-driving-mix/?eg=08-2026) _2026-08-26 · Higgypop News Feed_ A nostalgic late-'90s dance mix inspired by late-night drives, MiniDiscs, country lanes, and classic trance and house tracks from 1999 and 2000. ## [The 9 Most Commonly Believed Conspiracy Theories](https://www.higgypop.com/news/most-commonly-believed-conspiracy-theories/?eg=08-2026) _2026-08-25 · Higgypop News Feed_ What are the most commonly believed conspiracy theories worldwide? The list includes everything from the assassination of a royal to claims that global warming is fiction. ## [Heroes of Might and Magic III får nyversjon](https://spillhistorie.no/2026/08/25/heroes-of-might-and-magic-iii-far-nyversjon/) _2026-08-25 · Joachim Froholt · Spillhistorie.no_ Prosjektet ble kunngjort på Gamescom Opening Night Live. ## [I tested out the new Elecrow ThinkNode M9 with MeshCore Decentralised Radio Network](https://gadgeteer.co.za/i-tested-out-the-new-elecrow-thinknode-m9-with-meshcore-decentralised-radio-network/) _2026-08-25 · Danie · GadgeteerZA_ For those who don’t know, MeshCore (similar to Meshtastic and same hardware LoRa radios) is a decentralised radio network that runs in the license free bands. It’s a great way of being in contact with neighbouring suburbs and towns. I Cape Town we have just passed 180 to 190 nodes (chat and repeaters) and it \[…\] ## [Notes on How To Read Set Side B](https://setsideb.com/notes-on-how-to-read-set-side-b/) _2026-08-25 · rodneylives · Set Side B_ You might not believe this from our unassuming appearance, but I consider Set Side B to be “The Real Deal.” I work hard to present something, anything, to you on the subject of computer entertainment each and every day. Often it’s a simple link to something someone has written, or a video they made. Sometimes, … Continue reading "Notes on How To Read Set Side B" ## [Why There Are So Many Demons At Haunted Locations Nowadays](https://www.higgypop.com/news/why-are-there-so-many-demons/?eg=08-2026) _2026-08-25 · Higgypop News Feed_ You can't fail to have noticed how pretty much every paranormal investigation nowadays seems to include demonic activity, here's why they are so common now. ## [If You Were Willing To Pay £2 An Hour In The 60s You Could Hire An Exorcist](https://www.higgypop.com/news/1960s-exorcism/?eg=08-2026) _2026-08-24 · Higgypop News Feed_ Back in 1963, the BBC sent Fyfe Robertson to the ruins of Broomhill House in Larkhall to investigate the claims that it is haunted by a ghost known as the Black Lady. ## [Alien Breed-spillene til moderne plattformer](https://spillhistorie.no/2026/08/24/alien-breed-spillene-til-moderne-plattformer/) _2026-08-24 · Joachim Froholt · Spillhistorie.no_ Commodore gir ut samling med seks Alien Breed-spill fra Amiga. ## [The Weekly Indie Shortcase (8/24/26)](https://setsideb.com/the-weekly-indie-shortcase-8-24-26/) _2026-08-24 · Josh Bycer · Set Side B_ This is the weekly collection of indie games I (Josh Bycer) am covering on my indie short showcase series on the Youtube channel. ## [Ghosts Might Access Memories That Live On Outside The Brain](https://www.higgypop.com/news/if-ghosts-exist-where-are-their-memories-stores/?eg=08-2026) _2026-08-24 · Higgypop News Feed_ It's a big roadblock for the potential existence of ghosts, but one scientist has suggested that a physical brain might not be necessary for the retention of memory. ## [Trade Smarter With IBKR (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/SLnNOkijkx9O) _2026-08-24 · **Sponsored**_ Join Interactive Brokers through a referral and start investing with low-cost global access. ## [Husker du Mr. Nutz?](https://spillhistorie.no/2026/08/24/husker-du-mr-nutz/) _2026-08-24 · Joachim Froholt · Spillhistorie.no_ Oceans forsøk på å lage en platformspillmaskot. Nå relanseres Mr. Nutz og den til nå Amiga-eksklusive oppfølgeren på fysiske spillkassetter for SNES og Mega Drive. ## [James Pond-samling med Nintendo-dato](https://spillhistorie.no/2026/08/24/james-pond-samling-med-nintendo-dato/) _2026-08-24 · Joachim Froholt · Spillhistorie.no_ System 3 samler fire spill, i totalt tolv ulike utgaver. Kun for Switch 2 enn så lenge. ## [How Residual Energy Might Be Haunting Us With Memories Of The Past](https://www.higgypop.com/news/residual-energy/?eg=08-2026) _2026-08-23 · Higgypop News Feed_ Residual energy captures past events, replaying them as sights, sounds, or feelings in specific places, like echoes from history without any conscious presence. ## [Sundry Sunday: Perfect Parody Versions of Parappa Songs](https://setsideb.com/sundry-sunday-perfect-parody-versions-of-parappa-songs/) _2026-08-23 · rodneylives · Set Side B_ anothermartz made a couple of Parappa the Rapper videos that look and sound very close to the original, albeit in its remastered Playstation 4 incarnation. Listen these! Note: anothermartz admits to the use of “AI” to match the texture of his voice to the originals. Even though they say it was an open source model … Continue reading "Sundry Sunday: Perfect Parody Versions of Parappa Songs" ## [New Musical Ghost Hunting App Is Perhaps The Most Honest Of Its Kind](https://www.higgypop.com/news/spirit-music-box/?eg=08-2026) _2026-08-23 · Higgypop News Feed_ Can spirits make a music box play? That's the question you might be able to answer with a new ghost hunting app that seems to be a very honest and transparent tool. ## [Quirky Amiga shoot ‘em-up Apidya revived, re-release imminent](https://gamingretro.substack.com/p/quirky-amiga-shoot-em-up-apidya-revived) _2026-08-23 · Christian Cawley · Gaming Retro_ PLUS: This week’s retro gaming news latest! ## [Treasure of the Rudras - Session 3](https://throne-of-games.blogspot.com/2026/08/treasure-of-rudras-session-3.html) _2026-08-23 · AmzRigh · Throne of Games_ We had to stop Thursday before we even started due to connection issues. Hopefully, our internet will be on better behavior tonight. Treasure of the Rudras continues tonight at 9pm ET! \[ Watch: Twitch \] \[ Talk: Discord \] ## [15 Most Haunted Places In Bristol](https://www.higgypop.com/news/haunted-bristol/?eg=08-2026) _2026-08-22 · Higgypop News Feed_ Bristol is a city steeped in history, some of it grisly, from the slave trade to smugglers, pirates and brutal murders. Around every corner in the city there’s a story to be told and with so much history it’s not surprising that Bristol has so many ghost stories. ## [Jellyfin Playlist Membership — Easily browse Jellyfin Music song titles to add or remove from playlists](https://gadgeteer.co.za/jellyfin-playlist-membership-easily-browse-jellyfin-music-song-titles-to-add-or-remove-from-playlists/) _2026-08-22 · Danie · GadgeteerZA_ I wanted to quickly see which of my song titles are already in which playlists, and to quickly add them to other playlists or remove them etc. There is just no view that does this inside Jellyfin, and neither in Music Assistant nor Navidrome. You can do it by opening and closing each one, but \[…\] ## [A Kickstarter for A Sequel to General Chaos](https://setsideb.com/a-kickstarter-for-a-sequel-to-general-chaos/) _2026-08-22 · rodneylives · Set Side B_ Again, a Kickstarter for a sequel to General Chaos. I frankly can’t believe this is happening. It’s a sequel to a little-known, yet brilliant, Genesis/Mega Drive combat game with serious developer star power behind it. How did this get started? Are there other people in the world who love General Chaos as much as I … Continue reading "A Kickstarter for A Sequel to General Chaos" ## [Snapshot Showdown on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lEEWf2p6Vbex) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Available on Google Play for Android devices. ## [Space Hero Saturdays SILVER STARR "Operation Space Disc" Part 1](http://atocom.blogspot.com/2026/08/space-hero-saturdays-silver-starr.html) _2026-08-22 · Britt Reid · Atomic Kommie Comics_ A blond space adventurer with a hot girlfriend and bearded scientist buddy... ...you were expecting, maybe, Flash Gordon ? Don't be silly! This guy's nothing like that guy! To be continued... NEXT SATURDAY! An illustrator in the classic Alex Raymond/Austin Briggs/Mac Raboy vein, Australian Stanley Pitt worked on a number of beautifully-rendered, commercially-successful strips that could charitably… ## [Is A Robin A Visit From The Dead?](https://www.higgypop.com/news/is-a-robin-a-visit-from-the-dead/?eg=08-2026) _2026-08-22 · Higgypop News Feed_ For many centuries, the robin has been associated with a visit from the dead. Could this be coincidence, or is this garden bird a link with another spiritual plane? ## [Wine 11.16 brings more ARM64 support improvements](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/wine-11-16-brings-more-arm64-support-improvements/) _2026-08-22 · Liam Squires-Hand · GamingOnLinux Latest Articles_ The Wine 11.16 development release is officially out now bringing further enhancements to running Windows games / apps on Linux. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux . ## [DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite se lanzará este 26 de agosto en Steam](https://noko-box.net/2026/08/dodonpachi-resurrection-reignite-se-lanzara-este-26-de-agosto-en-steam/) _2026-08-22 · Disku · Noko Box_ CAVE Interactive dio a conocer que DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite, juego shooter del tipo ‘bullet hell arcade’, estará recibiendo su lanzamiento en PC (Steam) el... La entrada DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite se lanzará este 26 de agosto en Steam se publicó primero en Noko Box . ## [How Psychometry Could Reveal An Object's Past Through Touch](https://www.higgypop.com/news/psychometry/?eg=08-2026) _2026-08-21 · Higgypop News Feed_ Psychometry is the idea that objects can hold memories from their past, and through touch, gifted individuals can obtain knowledge about an object's history. ## [Proton 11.0-2 is out with lots of gaming fixes for Linux / SteamOS, Steam Deck, Steam Machine](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/proton-11-0-2-is-out-with-lots-of-gaming-fixes-for-linux-steamos-steam-deck-steam-machine/) _2026-08-21 · Liam Squires-Hand · GamingOnLinux Latest Articles_ Valve just rolled out the red carpet for the latest mainline stable update to their compatibility layer with Proton 11.0-2 now available. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux . ## [Importing the future: Why the Sega Dreamcast was worth every penny in 1998](https://gamingretro.substack.com/p/sega-dreamcast-25-anniversary-import-memories) _2026-08-21 · Gaming Retro_ From E3 bombshells to pricey import shops, John Bowe looks back at the announcement, the hype, and the launch of the Sega Dreamcast. ## [HOPE 01 brings spooky single-player pixel-art extraction gameplay on September 15](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/hope-01-brings-spooky-single-player-pixel-art-extraction-gameplay-on-september-15/) _2026-08-21 · Liam Squires-Hand · GamingOnLinux Latest Articles_ HOPE 01 is a recent discovering that instantly jumped right into my wishlist for the interesting blending of genres with the horror-survival extraction theme. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux . ## [I’ll find your lips in the streetlight: The Retro Report, vol. 40](https://retroreport.substack.com/p/ill-find-your-lips-in-the-streetlight) _2026-08-21 · Jessica M Goldstein · The Retro Report_ POP PERFECTION, ROCKY SOIL: A CARO X CARLY RAE CROSSOVER EVENT ## [Michelangelo Miani](https://70s-sci-fi-art.ghost.io/michelangelo-miani/) _2026-08-21 · Adam Rowe · 70s Sci-Fi Art_ Spaceship art by Italian illustrator Michelangelo Miani is like the work of a trippier Chris Foss or Peter Elson. ## [One OS for your AI workforce (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/F63cxyLP2lP7) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Build, direct, and supervise an AI workforce from a single operating workspace. ## [Police Quest II in Japan Looked Different](https://setsideb.com/police-quest-ii-in-japan-looked-different/) _2026-08-21 · rodneylives · Set Side B_ I’ll keep the prologue brief today. The Japanese version of Police Quest II was redrawn to give characters neon hair and big eyes. I wouldn’t call the look anime, but it’s obvious that the changes were made to sort of try to make it look anime-ish, though the effect is more like they were trying … Continue reading "Police Quest II in Japan Looked Different" ## [Gunstoppable is vibrant, fast and full of explosive wall-running action](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/gunstoppable-is-vibrant-fast-and-full-of-explosive-wall-running-action/) _2026-08-21 · Liam Squires-Hand · GamingOnLinux Latest Articles_ Gunstoppable is blazing fast momentum-fueled roguelite shooter, one that fans of fast-paced action will no doubt absolutely love. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux . ## [Kings & Vagabonds – by Noah Lapointe](https://www.oldschoolgamermagazine.com/kings-vagabonds-by-noah-lapointe/) _2026-08-21 · Noah LaPointe · Old School Gamer Magazine_ SNK fought alongside their greatest rival Capcom to define the “traditional” 2D fighting game. The King of Fighters (KoF) and Fatal Fury are as classic as Street Fighter, but SNK was more willing to walk on the wild side than Western audiences may realize, often placing their iconic characters in more absurd scenarios than Capcom \[…\] The post Kings & Vagabonds – by Noah Lapointe appeared first on… ## [The Light Brigade: Definitive Edition and Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes add Steam Frame support](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/the-light-brigade-definitive-edition-and-keep-talking-and-nobody-explodes-add-steam-frame-support/) _2026-08-21 · Liam Squires-Hand · GamingOnLinux Latest Articles_ More and more games have been adding dedicated Steam Frame support, with the Great on Frame page now listing 86 games ready for Valve's new VR kit. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux . ## [Inntrykk: Hearth and Hamlet](https://spillhistorie.no/2026/08/21/inntrykk-hearth-and-hamlet/) _2026-08-21 · Joachim Froholt · Spillhistorie.no_ Gå fra lusen teltleir til mektig kongerike på åtte timer i dette bybyggerinspirerte spillet. ## [Voxel game creation platform Luanti (formerly Minetest) gets basic gamepad support, security fixes](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/voxel-game-creation-platform-luanti-formerly-minetest-gets-basic-gamepad-support-security-fixes/) _2026-08-21 · Liam Squires-Hand · GamingOnLinux Latest Articles_ Luanti (formerly Minetest) is a popular free and open source voxel game creation platform, with the latest release 5.17.0 out now and it's an important one. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux . ## [Someone is releasing AI music as Red Dead Redemption composer Bill Elm](https://gamingretro.substack.com/p/someone-is-releasing-ai-music-as) _2026-08-21 · Christian Cawley · Gaming Retro_ EXCLUSIVE: Someone is releasing what Red Dead Redemption composer Bill Elm says is AI-generated Western music under his name — while Elm says he is locked out of his own streaming profiles. ## [First-person gothic adventure 'Night Cart: The Immortal Plague' is a must for your wishlist](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/first-person-gothic-adventure-night-cart-the-immortal-plague-is-a-must-for-your-wishlist/) _2026-08-21 · Liam Squires-Hand · GamingOnLinux Latest Articles_ Drive a horse-drawn cart through plague-ridden Transylvania in the first-person gothic adventure Night Cart: The Immortal Plague that sounds rather interesting. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux . ## [Forsworn looks great for fans of repeatable tactical RPGs - arriving September 10](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/forsworn-looks-great-for-fans-of-repeatable-tactical-rpgs-arriving-september-10/) _2026-08-21 · Liam Squires-Hand · GamingOnLinux Latest Articles_ Built around party-building, tough tactical battles, and run-based progression - Forsworn is definitely one you need to keep an eye on. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux . ## [Friday Fun BIG APPLE COMIX "Man Without a City!"](http://atocom.blogspot.com/2026/08/to-true-new-yorker-theres-no-fate-more.html) _2026-08-21 · Britt Reid · Atomic Kommie Comics_ To a true New Yorker, there's no fate more frightening... ...than to be (gasp) forever exiled from the Big Apple! I speak from first-hand experience. Born and raised in Brooklyn, I went to high school in Manhattan and lived there after graduating college until 1999, when I began commuting between NYC and Chicago, eventually settling in Chi-town full-time. Only taking occasional trips back to the… ## [Minecraft Dungeons II gets a brand new gameplay trailer](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/minecraft-dungeons-ii-gets-a-brand-new-gameplay-trailer/) _2026-08-21 · Liam Squires-Hand · GamingOnLinux Latest Articles_ Are you excited for some more dungeon crawling action in Minecraft Dungeons II? There's a new gameplay trailer out now ahead of the September release. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux . ## [Bazzite Linux 44 for handhelds finally launches with some massive upgrades](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/bazzite-linux-44-for-handhelds-finally-launches-with-some-massive-upgrades/) _2026-08-21 · Liam Squires-Hand · GamingOnLinux Latest Articles_ Bazzite Linux 44 has been out for desktops for a while, but the "Deck" image for handhelds and console-like TV PCs is finally here with a huge overhaul. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux . ## [Psychokinesis & The Ability To Move Objects With The Mind](https://www.higgypop.com/news/psychokinesis/?eg=08-2026) _2026-08-21 · Higgypop News Feed_ Psychokinesis refers to the ability of an individual to move or manipulate objects without physical interaction, a concept commonly studied by parapsychologists. ## [REVIEW – Razer’s “Iskur V2 NewGen” offers everything you could want in a comfortable chair; you just can’t put your feet up](https://smashpad.com/razer-iskur-v2-newgen-review/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=razer-iskur-v2-newgen-review) _2026-08-21 · Danreb Victorio · SmashPad_ When I review anything, whether it's a video game, an accessory, or an awesome chair like this one, I look at it from the standpoint of somebody who has the money but really wants to factor in various preferences in a purchasing decision. I'm a sensible guy. If I were a pro gamer, I'd recommend this easily. ## [\[Q&A\] Sokratis Ivanovich (Akropolis Now OSR)](https://gmshoe.wordpress.com/2026/08/20/qa-sokratis-ivanovich-akropolis-now-osr/) _2026-08-21 · saintnexan · The Hardboiled GMshoe's Office_ \[7:32 PM\]TheRealSokratis: My name is Sokratis Ivanovich, and I am a writer. musician, teacher, and game designer. I have been playing ttrpgs for most of my life over the past 35 years. My big passion project is Akropolis Now, which I began thinking about way back in 2000, wishing there was a cool D&D ancient Greece \[…\] ## [Thursday Throne - Conker's Bad Fur Day](https://throne-of-games.blogspot.com/2026/08/thursday-throne-conkers-bad-fur-day.html) _2026-08-21 · AmzRigh · Throne of Games_ Is this a good idea? I don't know! But I've had this game for years, and I'm gonna play it, dangit. Conker's Bad Fur Day begins tonight at 9pm ET! \[ Watch: Twitch \] \[ Talk: Discord \] ## [Breakthru – An Amiga port of a Data East Arcade game is still coming to the Amiga](https://www.oldschoolgamermagazine.com/breakthru-an-amiga-port-of-a-data-east-arcade-game-is-still-coming-to-the-amiga/) _2026-08-21 · Indie Retro News · Old School Gamer Magazine_ We’ve featured a lot of Arcade to Amiga conversions/ports throughout the years, from the more recent Final Fight Enhanced to Super Xevious, Flying Shark and even Green Beret. Well if you’re looking for even more Arcade like updates on the site, then we have just been told by our good friend Tom, that AcidBottle together \[…\] The post Breakthru – An Amiga port of a Data East Arcade game is still… ## [What You Need To Know About Past-Life Regression](https://www.higgypop.com/news/past-life-regression/?eg=08-2026) _2026-08-20 · Higgypop News Feed_ Past-life regression is a technique that aims to help individuals explore memories that are believed to be from lives they've lived before their current one. ## [In defense of Virtua Fighter 3: Debunking the myths of Sega's arcade titan](https://gamingretro.substack.com/p/in-defense-of-virtua-fighter-3) _2026-08-20 · Gaming Retro_ Some call it floaty or clunky, but Virtua Fighter 3 remains an arcade titan. It's time to clear the air and defend Sega's masterpiece, says John Bowe ## [Agent 64: Spies Never Die is pure retro FPS nostalgia bait](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/agent-64-spies-never-die-is-pure-retro-fps-nostalgia-bait/) _2026-08-20 · Liam Squires-Hand · GamingOnLinux Latest Articles_ Designed to be very much like a slightly more modern version of the Nintendo 64's classic GoldenEye - this is well and truly nostalgia bait. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux .