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Console Mode is Retro Remake’s custom front end for the SuperStation One. It turns the console from a computer running MiSTer into something that behaves...
We love Snatcher and wanted some new wallpapers for our desktops. While exploring the amazing retro gaming...
Full Write-Up No more gaming on Windows. The right tool for the job and Windows...
We’re sad to share that legendary game developer Tomonobu Itagaki, the creative force behind Ninja...
Console Mode is Retro Remake’s custom front end for the SuperStation One. It turns the console from a computer running MiSTer into something that behaves like a games machine, which is what most people wanted when they ordered one. This guide covers a clean install, so nothing below depends on…
We love Snatcher and wanted some new wallpapers for our desktops. While exploring the amazing retro gaming site JunkerHQ, we discovered a great collection of Snatcher wallpapers. We picked a few of our favorites and gave them a little AI-enhanced upgrade. All credit for the original artwork goes to the talented creator at JunkerHQ.…
Full Write-Up No more gaming on Windows. The right tool for the job and Windows still has a place. But gaming on Linux has gotten so good through the years that at this point we would love something that resembles the ease of use and play as is the Steam…
We’re sad to share that legendary game developer Tomonobu Itagaki, the creative force behind Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive, has passed away at the age of 58. Before his passing, Itagaki left a heartfelt message for his fans: Last WordsThe light of my life is finally fading.The fact that…
Update: This sale ended on October 22, 2025. The prices below are no longer current, so check the PlayStation Store for today’s deals. So if you’re a PlayStation fan, now’s a great time to browse for some solid deals. This isn’t a sponsored post — just a heads-up for fellow…
Microsoft just released a video showing the changes to the different Game Pass tiers. It’s funny how they forgot to mention the price increase for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Here’s the TL;DR: Prices and tiers below are from the October 2025 announcement. Check Microsoft’s Game Pass page for current details.…
Update, August 2026: This deal is now done. EA announced on August 4, 2026 that its acquisition by PIF, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners has been completed. We first wrote this post in September 2025, when it was still only a report. The original text is kept below. What happened…
We wanted to thank our good friend Jim for the incredible 3D-printed Master Sword replicas he gifted us. They’re absolutely amazing and have become part of our video game collection.
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As reported in the New York Times on March 8, 2024, Akira Toriyama Sensei (creator of ‘Dragon Ball’ and countless other works) has died at the age of 68. We at Glazed Watermelon wanted to express our gratitude to Toriyama Sensei for all his amazing work in manga, anime, and…