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AI Fakes Flood Retro Console Ad Scene
Generative AI is creating fake "lost" Japanese retro console ads, fooling many online and raising serious questions for game preservation.
Square Enix Backs Traditional Narrative Games with Paranormasight Sequel
Square Enix greenlights The Mermaid's Curse, a sequel to its successful narrative adventure, proving that traditional game design and strong storytelling can still thrive amidst a crowded market.
ZPF Megadrive Shoot 'em Up Offers Nostalgia, Lacks Depth
GameGrin's review of ZPF, a new shoot 'em up for the Sega Megadrive, highlights its authentic retro feel but points to fundamental design omissions that limit its appeal beyond pure nostalgia. The ZPF Megadrive experience aims for a specific kind of challenge.
Paper Mario: Star Nova Mod Shows Solo Dev Power
NicTube's fan-made Paper Mario: Star Nova offers a full new adventure for the N64 classic, showcasing impressive solo development.
Nintendo
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Reggie Fils-Aimé Blames Wii U Failure on Slow Exclusives
Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé details why the Wii U struggled, citing delayed exclusives and market pressure. His analysis offers a look into Nintendo's commercial missteps with the console.
AI Fakes Flood Retro Console Ad Scene
Generative AI is creating fake "lost" Japanese retro console ads, fooling many online and raising serious questions for game preservation.
Game Boy Inspires Classical Violinist's Creative Path
A recent report highlights a classical violinist with a million Instagram followers, crediting his childhood Game Boy as a key inspiration for his musical journey.
Super Mario 64 Gets Second Fan Port on Game Boy Advance
A new fan-made port of Super Mario 64 has emerged for the Game Boy Advance, showcasing the handheld's surprising power and the ingenuity of the homebrew community.
Sega
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Sega Launches New Kingdom Hearts Plush Toys in Japan
Sega, Square Enix, and Disney are releasing a new line of Kingdom Hearts & you miniature plush toys, initially available in Japanese arcades this May.
AI Fakes Flood Retro Console Ad Scene
Generative AI is creating fake "lost" Japanese retro console ads, fooling many online and raising serious questions for game preservation.
8BitMods Brings Motion Control to Dreamcast Gamepads
A new adapter from 8BitMods introduces motion control to the Sega Dreamcast, letting players use their original gamepads as a makeshift racing wheel in titles like F355 Challenge.
Bomberman Online Returns to Dreamcast After 23 Years
The Dreamcast's online legacy gets a jolt as community efforts bring Bomberman Online back, highlighting the enduring power of fan preservation.
Atari
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Atari 2600 Values: What Your Console Is Worth
A new report from AOL.com details current market values for the Atari 2600, showing a steady collector interest in the console that defined early home gaming.
Atari Relaunches Adventure of Samsara After Initial Release Overshadowed
Atari and Ilex Games are providing a significant update and 'relaunch' for Adventure of Samsara, a metroidvania title that initially struggled for visibility.
Toaplan's Tiger-Heli Makes First Official Atari Debut This Summer
Dust off your 7800, find a way to plug it into a TV and wait. Plaion and Atari
👾 Retro Gaming Weekly News #0142
This week we have 39 stories, including (but by no means limited to) turning an Atari 2600 into
Neo Geo
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FULLSET Launches New Physical Games for Neo Geo and Saturn
FULLSET is bringing new physical releases, Overserved: Food Fighters and Project Neon, to the Neo Geo, Sega Saturn, and Dreamcast, pushing modern tech into classic consoles.
SNK Announces World Heroes Perfect PC Edition with Rollback Netcode
SNK has revealed a new PC version of the 1995 arcade fighting game, World Heroes Perfect. This 'NEO GEO Premium Selection' release includes modern features like rollback netcode.
Low-Latency SNES Controller Adapter for Neo Geo AES Released
A new low-latency adapter allows Super Nintendo Entertainment System controllers to be used with Neo Geo AES, Neo Geo CD, and consolized MVS systems.
Mega64 Recreates Classic Fatal Fury Commercials for SNK
SNK has contracted content creators Mega64 to recreate classic Fatal Fury commercials from the 1990s, after the original footage was reportedly lost. This effort revives iconic promotional material.
Arcade
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Sega Trademarks Bonanza Bros. Golden Heist
Sega has filed a new trademark for "Bonanza Bros. Golden Heist," hinting at a potential revival for the classic 1990 arcade and Sega Genesis stealth-action game.
SNK Announces World Heroes Perfect PC Edition with Rollback Netcode
SNK has revealed a new PC version of the 1995 arcade fighting game, World Heroes Perfect. This 'NEO GEO Premium Selection' release includes modern features like rollback netcode.
Daigo Umehara Falls to MenaRD in Kemonomichi Street Fighter 6 Showdown
The Evo LEGENDS LIVE - DAIGO vs MENARD (獣道) event saw a strategic Street Fighter 6 'first to 10' match, with MenaRD securing a decisive victory over Daigo Umehara.
Liu Kang Actor Sees Street Fighter X Mortal Kombat Film Possible
Ludi Lin, the actor for Liu Kang, suggests a cinematic crossover between Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat is 'very possible,' citing corporate shifts.
Homebrew
All Homebrew →ZPF Megadrive Shoot 'em Up Offers Nostalgia, Lacks Depth
GameGrin's review of ZPF, a new shoot 'em up for the Sega Megadrive, highlights its authentic retro feel but points to fundamental design omissions that limit its appeal beyond pure nostalgia. The ZPF Megadrive experience aims for a specific kind of challenge.
Paper Mario: Star Nova Mod Shows Solo Dev Power
NicTube's fan-made Paper Mario: Star Nova offers a full new adventure for the N64 classic, showcasing impressive solo development.
Fors FMS Brings FM Groovebox to Game Boy Advance
A new software project, Fors FMS, transforms the Game Boy Advance into a portable FM groovebox, opening fresh possibilities for music creation on the classic handheld.
Miracle Boy Lands on Atari ST, A New Homebrew Adventure
SamSoft has released 'Miracle Boy in Dragon Land', a new homebrew platform adventure for the Atari ST, available for digital download, showcasing the enduring appeal of period hardware.
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Reggie Fils-Aimé Blames Wii U Failure on Slow Exclusives
Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé details why the Wii U struggled, citing delayed exclusives and market pressure. His analysis offers a look into Nintendo's commercial missteps with the console.
Sega Launches New Kingdom Hearts Plush Toys in Japan
Sega, Square Enix, and Disney are releasing a new line of Kingdom Hearts & you miniature plush toys, initially available in Japanese arcades this May.
30 Years On: The Market Impact of 1996's Big Games
As a slate of iconic 1996 video games turn 30, we look at how titles like Super Mario 64 and Resident Evil continue to shape collector values and market trends.
AI Fakes Flood Retro Console Ad Scene
Generative AI is creating fake "lost" Japanese retro console ads, fooling many online and raising serious questions for game preservation.
Square Enix Backs Traditional Narrative Games with Paranormasight Sequel
Square Enix greenlights The Mermaid's Curse, a sequel to its successful narrative adventure, proving that traditional game design and strong storytelling can still thrive amidst a crowded market.
ZPF Megadrive Shoot 'em Up Offers Nostalgia, Lacks Depth
GameGrin's review of ZPF, a new shoot 'em up for the Sega Megadrive, highlights its authentic retro feel but points to fundamental design omissions that limit its appeal beyond pure nostalgia. The ZPF Megadrive experience aims for a specific kind of challenge.
Paper Mario: Star Nova Mod Shows Solo Dev Power
NicTube's fan-made Paper Mario: Star Nova offers a full new adventure for the N64 classic, showcasing impressive solo development.
8BitMods Brings Motion Control to Dreamcast Gamepads
A new adapter from 8BitMods introduces motion control to the Sega Dreamcast, letting players use their original gamepads as a makeshift racing wheel in titles like F355 Challenge.
Nostalgia Drives Retro Gaming Market Share
New data shows video game nostalgia is capturing a large portion of the industry's market share. Remakes, remasters, and mini consoles are leading the charge.
R-Type Dimensions III Physical Release Delayed
ININ Games has announced a staggered release for R-Type Dimensions III, with the digital version arriving as planned, but physical editions facing a delay due to manufacturing constraints.