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📰 New article from RetroRGB

Overserved: Food Fighters now available to pre-order for Neo Geo and Sega Saturn; Project Neon for DC and Saturn

https://retrorgb.com/overserved-food-fighters-now-available-to-pre-order-for-neo-geo-and-sega-saturn-project-neon-for-dc-and-saturn.html

If you’ve ever thought, “What if Bomberman and Smash TV had a baby, and that baby was obsessed with pastries?” then prepare your wallet.

Developer FULLSET has just announced that Overserved: Food Fighters is officially available for pre-order on Neo Geo and Sega Saturn. It’s an arena battle game featuring eight hyper-adorable critters armed with food-themed weapons. The real kicker? You can play up to 8 players locally on original Neo Geo hardware using multitap adapters. It sounds like the ultimate chaotic centerpiece for your next retro gaming meetup.

But the news doesn’t stop at snacks and mayhem. FULLSET is also reopening pre-orders for their shoot-’em-up, Project Neon, which is expanding its reach to include Dreamcast and Sega Saturn cartridges.

A few high-tech highlights to keep an eye on:

• Cross-play: Online multiplayer works across all supported platforms.
• Modern magic: The Saturn cartridges will feature Wi-Fi for over-the-air updates.
• Hardware wins: New metal-cased Neo Geo multitaps will even work via USB-C on your PC or Mac.

Mark your calendars for November 2026—it’s going to be a delicious, chaotic wait.

📰 New article from Retro Handhelds

Game Over: Zeebo

https://retrohandhelds.gg/game-over-zeebo/

### The Console That Tried to Stream Before It Was Cool

Ever had a “great” idea that sounded brilliant on paper but turned into a total disaster in reality? Meet the Zeebo, the ill-fated gaming console that tried to revolutionize the industry by skipping discs entirely.

Born from a partnership between Brazil’s Tectoy and telecom giant Qualcomm, the Zeebo was designed for the “next billion” gamers in developing markets like India and China. The pitch was clever: a digital-only console that downloaded games via 3G cellular networks. No physical media meant no piracy—a huge win for regions where bootleg discs were king.

Unfortunately, the execution was a bit of a mess. While the tech sounded futuristic, the hardware was essentially just mobile phone internals dressed up as a home console. The library was tiny (only 73 titles in its entire lifespan), and the pricing strategy was pure chaos, with frequent price cuts that signaled to customers that the company was lost.

Ultimately, the Zeebo couldn’t compete with cheap, nostalgic Sega clones or high-end imports like the PS3. In a final, desperate move, the company tried rebranding it as an educational toy—because nothing says “fun” like an overpriced learning device. It didn’t work, and by 2011, the Zeebo was officially game over.

📰 New article from TorrentFreak

U.S. Brands Vietnam as a Rare ‘Priority Foreign Country’ Over Online Piracy Concerns

https://torrentfreak.com/u-s-brands-vietnam-as-a-rare-priority-foreign-country-over-online-piracy-concerns/

### The U.S. Just Put Vietnam on “Piracy Probation”

If you thought being on a “Watch List” was bad, try being labeled a “Priority Foreign Country.” It’s the diplomatic equivalent of getting a formal warning from your landlord—and it hasn’t happened in thirteen years.

In its latest Special 301 Report, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) officially escalated Vietnam to this rare, high-stakes category. The reason? A massive, ongoing headache involving online piracy and counterfeiting. While heavy hitters like China and Russia remain on the Watch List, Vietnam just moved into a much more uncomfortable spotlight.

The U.S. isn’t just annoyed by local copyright theft; they’re concerned that Vietnam has become a global hub for “piracy-as-a-service.” Major sites like MegaCloud and MyFlixerz have been flagged as primary offenders, hosting English-language content that targets audiences far beyond Vietnam’s borders.

The U.S. is essentially calling out the lack of “teeth” in Vietnamese enforcement. For example, a major crackdown on the site Fmovies resulted in fines so small they were practically pocket change. The USTR wants real deterrents—think actual prison time and substantial penalties—rather than symbolic gestures.

Why this matters: This isn’t just a slap on the wrist. Within 30 days of this designation, the U.S. has to decide whether to launch a formal investigation that could lead to much scarier things: tariffs and trade sanctions. Vietnam is officially on notice.

📰 New article from RetroRGB

MiSTer FPGA News – RetroAchievements, PolyGame Master, Darius 2 & More

https://retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-news-retroachievements-polygame-master-darius-2-more.html

### MiSTer FPGA: RetroAchievements, New Cores, and 22GB of Manuals

If you thought your MiSTer SD card was getting full, think again. The latest updates are here, and they are massive—both in terms of features and file size.

First up, the “Update All” script has hit version 2.8, bringing a whopping 22GB of new data. We’re talking 8,010 manuals across 47 databases. It’s basically a digital library for the completionist in all of us, alongside new tools for CRT video adjustments.

On the core front, things are moving fast:

• RetroAchievements 1.0: A dedicated build is now live, bringing trophies and hardcore mode to everything from NES to PSX.
• Darius 2 & Ninja Warriors: Sprites are looking great; audio implementation is up next.
• OpenBOR: A new hybrid ARM+FPGA port is here, supporting about 300 community games with native 320×240 output.
• CPS3 & NeoGeo Pocket: Jotego reports that CPS3 sound and video are functional, while save states are working smoothly on the NeoGeo Pocket.

If you’re a DOS lover, check out `zip2vhd-gui` to easily create bootable virtual hard disks directly on your MiSTer. Happy gaming!

📰 New article from RetroRGB

USB Dolphin – USB Adapter for GameCube

https://retrorgb.com/usb-dolphin-usb-adapter-for-gamecube.html

The GameCube’s new USB era

Ever wish your GameCube had a little more… modern utility? Well, Makeo is officially making it happen with two new USB 2.0 adapters designed to turn your classic console into a networked powerhouse.

You can choose between a version that plugs into the SP1 port for a sleek, hidden look or one that sits in the memory card slot. While you could use these to boot homebrew from a simple thumb drive via Swiss, the real magic happens when you get ambitious.

By pairing these adapters with a USB Ethernet dongle, you can actually stream games directly from a RetroNAS server. Forget swapping discs or hunting for SD cards; if you set up the File Service Protocol (FSP), your GameCube can pull titles straight from your network. It’s basically “Netflix for retro gaming,” provided you have the technical setup to handle it.

The early tests are promising, with games loading nearly as fast as a physical disc. If you’re looking to declutter your media collection and give your old console some serious brainpower, this is the upgrade you didn’t know you needed.

📰 New article from Retro Handhelds

Retro Handhelds Weekly: RG Rotate Details, Windows vs. SteamOS, Valve Gears Up, and Much More

https://retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhelds-weekly-edition-97/

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📰 New article from TorrentFreak

FlavaWorks Sues Operator and 325 Users of Private Torrent Tracker Gay-Torrents

https://torrentfreak.com/flavaworks-sues-operator-and-325-users-of-private-torrent-tracker-gay-torrents/

### The “John Doe” Dragnet: FlavaWorks Goes After 325 Torrent Users

If you thought your private torrent tracker was a safe haven, think again. FlavaWorks—the adult entertainment studio known for its aggressive legal pursuit of copyright infringers—is officially playing a high-stakes game of digital whack-a-mole.

In a massive new lawsuit filed in Illinois, the company isn’t just targeting the admins of the private site Gay-Torrents.org; they’ve named 325 individual users (identified only by their usernames) as defendants. The studio alleges that these “John Does” aren’t just casual viewers, but active participants in a system built on infringing content.

The lawsuit gets particularly spicy when it moves beyond the usernames:

• The Big Fish: It targets site operators and administrators, including a user named “TheMan.”
• The Money Trail: FlavaWorks alleges that Bulgarian shell companies have been routing millions in VIP membership fees through PayPal and Skrill to hide the site’s true beneficiaries.
• The Asset Freeze: The studio is asking the court to freeze up to €7 million in assets linked to these payment processors.

While the site owner has already labeled the lawsuit “straight-up extortion,” FlavaWorks is playing for keeps, seeking statutory damages that could easily reach into the millions. For anyone lurking in private trackers, the message is clear: anonymity isn’t as bulletproof as it used to be.

📰 New article from Retro Handhelds

BatleXP G350 Setup Guide and Tutorial

https://retrohandhelds.gg/batlexp-g350-setup-guide/

Move over, R36S: There’s a new budget king in town.

If you’ve been following the handheld scene, you know the battle for the “best cheap emulator” title is getting heated. Enter the BatleXP G350. It’s punchy, it’s affordable (clocking in around $37), and it’s officially coming for the crown held by the R36S.

But here’s the catch: if you just unbox this thing and start playing, you’re doing it wrong. While the stock firmware is surprisingly snappy, the pre-loaded games are usually a disorganized mess of “00006Contra5” file names that will drive any organized gamer crazy.

The real magic happens when you start tinkering. If you want to truly unlock this device, you’ll need to get your hands dirty with some custom firmware like ArkOS or Miui. Just a word of advice from the pros: throw away the SD card that comes in the box. Those generic cards are ticking time bombs. Grab a high-quality 64GB or 128GB card, grab an SD reader, and prepare to turn this little powerhouse into a legitimate retro beast.

Quick Pro-Tips:

Replace the SD Card: The stock ones will* fail. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

• Software to Grab: Rufus or Balena Etcher for writing your new OS.
• The Goal: Custom firmware (ArkOS, etc.) for a much cleaner, better experience.

📰 New article from RetroRGB

Cheap, Magnetically Shielded Speakers from Cyber Acoustics

https://retrorgb.com/cheap-magnetically-shielded-speakers-from-cyber-acoustics.html

If you’re part of the retro gaming crowd, you know the heartbreak of placing a speaker too close to a CRT monitor and watching your beautiful image warp into a magnetic mess. It turns out, finding speakers that won’t ruin your nostalgia is harder than it looks.

Enter the Cyber Acoustics CA-2014. These budget-friendly PC speakers are a solid win for anyone needing an entry-level or backup pair of audio. The big selling point? They are genuinely magnetically shielded—a rare feat these days, as many modern “shielded” speakers are actually just lying to you.

They aren’t fancy, but they get the job done with:

• Reliable magnetic shielding for CRT safety.
• A built-in 3.5mm headphone jack.
• An easy, plug-and-play setup for retro rigs.

While you could splurge on high-end options like Kanto Ora, these Cyber Acoustics units are perfect if you’re just looking to fill your desk with sound without breaking the bank (or distorting your screen). Just keep an eye out for used models, too—they’re often a goldmine for reliable, shielded gear.

📰 New article from Retro Handhelds

Retro Handhelds Deals of the Week

https://retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhelds-deals-of-the-week/

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