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Retro and Arcade Gaming
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MegaPPBox Released: Run Untouched Megatouch XL and MAXX Images on PC, Mac, Linux and Android
MegaPPBox is a stripped-down 86Box that runs untouched Merit Megatouch XL and MAXX images, from XL to MAXX Crown, with no keyless patches. Out now for Windows, Linux, macOS and Android, with key dumps, Mega-Link and an emulated modem.
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Why Minecraft’s New Fourth Dimension Could Bring Veteran Players Back
Long-time Minecraft players rarely quit because the game got worse. They quit because they know it too well. The Sift, Minecraft’s new fourth dimension, could bring back the one thing veterans cannot make for themselves: uncertainty.
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Your Phone Is the New Gaming Wallet: How Mobile Payments Are Changing Digital Entertainment
Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and carrier billing have turned the smartphone into a gaming wallet. Here is how each one works, why some gamers avoid linking cards, and how availability differs between the US and Europe.
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From Arcade High Scores to Online Gaming: How Gaming Culture Has Evolved
From initials on a chip-shop Galaga cabinet to download libraries that can vanish overnight, this piece traces how gaming culture moved from arcades to online play, and why keeping old games playable now matters more than the high score.
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Best Retro Gaming Handhelds in 2026 (and the Builds That Suit Them)
Anbernic, Steam Deck and Windows handhelds compared for retro gaming, what each can run, and the ready-made builds on Arcade Punks for them.
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How to Set Up a Touchscreen Arcade Machine at Home
Bar-top touchscreen games, jukeboxes and arcade cabinets: what hardware you need, the screens that work, and the touchscreen builds on Arcade Punks.
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What Size SD Card or Drive Do I Need for a Retro Gaming Build?
Why a 512GB build will not fit a 512GB card, what size card or drive to buy for each build, and when an SSD is the better choice.
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How to Write a Retro Gaming Image to an SD Card, SSD or USB Drive
Step-by-step: writing a .img retro gaming build to an SD card, SSD, hard drive or USB stick on Windows or Mac, and what to do if it will not boot.
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RetroBat vs Batocera: Which Should You Use for Retro Gaming?
RetroBat and Batocera look almost the same but work very differently. Here is which one suits your PC, Steam Deck or Pi, and which of our builds to start with.
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Best Retro Gaming Build for the Raspberry Pi 5 (2026 Guide)
Which ready-made retro gaming build to put on a Raspberry Pi 5: what it can run, which of our builds suit it, what size card you need, and how to keep it cool.
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Pi 5 Price Hikes 2026: Rebudgeting Your Bartop Cabinet Build
Raspberry Pi prices have risen three times in 2026 as memory costs climb. Here is what spec a RetroPie bartop really needs, where to trim the rest of the build, and whether it is worth waiting for prices to fall.
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5 Netplay Mistakes That Get Emulation Accounts Banned
A Dolphin desync or a Deadlock abandon flag can look like a ban when it is really a connection problem. Here are the five netplay mistakes that turn hiccups into suspensions, and how to write an appeal that actually works.
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Can You Really Win a PS5 or a LEGO Set in a UK Prize Draw?
Paid UK prize draws promise PS5s and LEGO sets for pennies a ticket. Here is how to check a draw is genuine, read the ticket cap and odds, and keep your spending in check.
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DMARC Record Generator For Secure Email Authentication
A DMARC record generator turns your policy choices into a valid DNS TXT record. Here is what each DMARC tag does, how alignment and reporting work, and how to move from p=none to p=reject without blocking real email.
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Using AI to create video games and videos
Explore AI game development, smarter creative workflows and how CutBay turns ideas, gameplay content and existing material into engaging videos.
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How to Run Classic Pokie Emulators Without Malware Risks
Fake homebrew repos and counterfeit installers targeted retro gamers in 2026. Here are the checks that catch a bad download before it ever executes.
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What to Check Before Trading Golf Event Contracts
How event contracts on golf tournaments are priced and settled, the market types available, the regulatory structure behind them, and the risks to understand first.
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Designing an Arcade Attract Video with Seedance 3.0
An idle arcade screen deserves more than a static logo. Here's how I'd design an original attract-mode loop for a home cabinet with Seedance 3.0: one ship, one ringed planet and room for the cabinet's name.
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Which Rust Monuments Are Worth Learning First
Rust maps change every wipe, but the monuments don't. Here's which ones to learn first, from roadside stops and the Lighthouse to radiation zones and puzzle monuments.
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Naked on the Beach: A Beginner’s Guide to Brutal Survival Games
Every Rust veteran started naked on a beach holding a rock. Here's how to get through your first night: gather, craft, build a locked shelter, and avoid the mistakes almost every new player makes.