You collect retro games, and you play them.
News, re-releases and new homebrew carts for the consoles already on your shelf.
RETROPULSE, the retro gaming newsletter
Everything worth knowing in retro gaming, in one email._
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What is RETROPULSE?
RETROPULSE is a free email newsletter about retro video games. Each issue brings retro gaming news, emulator updates, fan translations, new releases for classic systems and one featured game.
Every issue
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Never miss a classic coming back.
Re-releases, collections, auctions and announcements, picked from all the headlines. We keep the stories that change what you can play or buy and skip the filler.
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Play your old games better than the original hardware did.
New builds of RetroArch, MiSTer cores and handheld firmware, each with a plain line on what it fixes. You know when an update is worth it before you touch a setting.
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Know which obscure Japanese game you can finally enjoy.
Every fan translation patch finished since the last issue, with the language it adds and the version of the game it needs. Games that never left Japan become games you can actually play.
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Find your next favourite chiptune.
One classic soundtrack each issue, with the story of how it was made and the tracks to start with. Some issues it is a hit you forgot. Some issues it is a game you never heard of.
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Retro gaming videos in your inbox.
New videos from the best retro YouTube channels, picked every issue. You only see the ones worth watching.
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See what's coming out for the consoles you still play.
Homebrew carts, indie retro games and re-releases with their dates, all in one list. Plan your next purchase without digging through store pages.
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Discover the classic you skipped.
One game per issue gets the spotlight. We explain why it still holds up and the easiest way to play it today.
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Win the next retro argument.
One question per issue, from hardware quirks to forgotten launch titles. Reply with your answer and the next issue tells you if you were right.
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Settle Genesis vs SNES for good.
Vote in one click straight from the email. Results come out in the next issue, so you see where the community stands.
How RETROPULSE works
We go through the forums, changelogs, patch notes and release calendars. Then we sort out what is worth your time, section by section, into one email.
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Who is RETROPULSE for?
You play on a retro handheld.
Emulator and firmware updates for your Anbernic, Miyoo, Retroid or Steam Deck, with a plain line on what each one fixes.
You find most modern games are missing something.
One classic per issue, why it still holds up and the easiest way to play it today.
You want the Japanese games that never came out in English.
Every fan translation finished since the last issue, and the version of the game it needs.
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RETROPULSE FAQ
Is RETROPULSE free?
Yes. RETROPULSE is free to subscribe and free to read. You can unsubscribe in one click.
How often is RETROPULSE sent?
Daily or weekly, depending on your choice.
Which consoles does RETROPULSE cover?
RETROPULSE covers classic consoles and handhelds from the 8-bit era to the early 2000s, including the NES, Master System, PC Engine, SNES, Genesis, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, PlayStation, Saturn, Nintendo 64 and Dreamcast, plus arcade hardware.
Who is RETROPULSE for?
RETROPULSE is for collectors who play their games, retro handheld owners, players who find most modern games are missing something, and anyone who wants the Japanese games that never came out in English.
Does RETROPULSE have articles?
Yes. The articles on this site cover the best games for every classic console, collector guides and retrospectives on forgotten games.
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