by William Schwartz | Nov 27, 2025 | 2020s, Console/Handheld, Indie, Indie Built-Retro Inspired
On November 26th, the Maiden of the Dark Kickstarter campaign hit a key benchmark. With 136 backers promising $10,195, the independent Game Boy title has officially hit its fundraising goal and is now set to deliver the game and assorted extras to supporters in...
by William Schwartz | Nov 23, 2025 | 2020s, Console/Handheld
Earlier today, ModRetro began its Black Friday sale for the Chromatic and its associated accessories, the first ever for the company. All products associated with the Chromatic, whether it be the unit itself, games or accessories, are marked down 15%. There are...
by William Schwartz | Nov 21, 2025 | 2010s, 2020s, Console/Handheld, Gaming, Reviews
It’s been eight years now since the release of the Nintendo Switch. Given how the Switch was (initially anyway) premised as a device with all sorts of potential for controller connectivity options, it’s a bit surprising there aren’t more...
by William Schwartz | Nov 4, 2025 | 2020s, Console/Handheld, Indie Built-Retro Inspired
Earlier today, Maiden of the Dark launched its Kickstarter campaign. The action platformer for the Game Boy is the first indie project from TigerChainsaw Studios, which is headquartered in Milwaukee. Led by TigerChainsaw, the four-person team also includes...
by William Schwartz | Nov 2, 2025 | 2000s, 2020s, Console/Handheld, Indie Built-Retro Inspired
On October 31st, ModRetro announced two new games for its Chromatic hardware, a modern FPGA equivalent to the Game Boy Color. The first title, available to purchase as of this writing, is Buck and the Cursed Cartridge. The platform title has a surprising star-...