gamingSaturday, June 27, 2026
Today's gaming news is about hardware revivals and new releases. SNK is bringing back the Neo Geo in a modern form, while Redmagic prepares a compact gaming tablet. The rest of the day is filled with game trailers and vinyl announcements.
Two pieces of gaming hardware news today: one is a faithful revival of a classic, the other a new compact tablet aimed at mobile gamers.
SNK and Plaion are releasing the Neo Geo AES+, a 1:1 hardware recreation that plays original cartridges without emulation. It's a niche but enthusiast-focused product that keeps classic gaming alive with modern HDMI output.
Redmagic is teasing the Astra 2, a compact 9-inch Android gaming tablet launching next week. It aims to compete with the Lenovo Legion Tab, offering features like OLED and a fingerprint sensor that the Legion Tab still lacks.
New trailers and music releases round out the day, with a deeper look at Sword Art Online and vinyl releases for Undertale.
Bandai Namco released a new story trailer for Echoes of Aincrad, focusing on the psychological weight of characters realizing they're trapped in the game world. It's a deeper take on the Sword Art Online premise.
Black Screen Records announced two Undertale vinyl albums: a piano arrangement and a chilled-vibes album, both imported from Japan. A treat for fans of the indie hit's soundtrack.
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