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May 2026

28 May
Preservation PlayStation 4 Sega Saturn
Samurai Spirits RPG Saturn Hack Unlocks PlayStation Bonus Content

A new Sega Saturn patch for Samurai Spirits RPG unlocks bonus material previously associated with the PlayStation version, highlighting the archival value of old version differences.

28 May
New Release Arcade Nintendo Switch PlayStation 4
Namco’s Ace Driver Gets Its First Home Release

Namco's 1994 System 22 arcade racer Ace Driver has joined Hamster's Arcade Archives line, marking the game's first official home release.

28 May
Preservation Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
Real Robots Final Attack Gets English Translation After 20 Years

Aeon Genesis has released an English patch for Real Robots Final Attack, opening up a 1998 import PlayStation game after a translation project that dates back to 2006.

26 May
Preservation GameCube PC PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4 Wii Wii U Xbox 360 Xbox One
OmniDrive Firmware Makes Some Classic Game Discs Easier To Back Up On PC

OmniDrive adds support for reading GameCube, Wii, Xbox, and Xbox 360 disc formats on compatible MT1959-based Blu-ray drives, giving collectors a new path for backing up their physical libraries.

16 May
New Release Arcade PC
Mad King Redemption Enters Steam Early Access With Retro Brawler Action

Retro-inspired roguelite brawler Mad King Redemption is now available in Steam Early Access with co-op play, pixel art visuals, and arcade-style combat.