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Editorial illustration of a mid-2000s electronics repair shop in Akihabara inspired by ReStory

ReStory Is Out Now: Repair Phones, Consoles and Retro Tech in 2000s Tokyo

Before phones became almost identical glass rectangles, a drawer full of electronics could hold a flip phone, a pocket music player, a digital camera and a handheld console. Each had its own buttons, menus, charger and personality. ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs builds an entire game around that lost variety. Mandragora developed ReStory, and tinyBuild published […]

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Four original Xbox games available on PC through backward compatibility

Original Xbox Games Are Now Officially Playable on PC

Original Xbox games on PC are now officially a reality. Microsoft launched Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC on 22 July 2026. The early release brings four classic titles to Windows computers and compatible handheld devices. The programme begins with only four games, but its importance goes beyond the small opening library. Microsoft is creating an

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Modern Commodore 64 inspired computer on a desk with a monitor, joystick and floppy disk

Commodore 64C Ultimate Arrives in 2026: A Legend Returns

The new Commodore 64C Ultimate brings one of the most famous home computers back for a new generation. It combines the familiar 1980s design with modern hardware, HDMI, USB, Wi-Fi and support for original accessories. For millions of people, the Commodore 64 opened the door to games, programming and electronic music. It also created the

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