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SNK Cuts King of Fighters 15, Samurai Shodown Tournament Slots
SNK Corporation has announced a reduction in qualification slots for The King of Fighters 15 and Samurai Shodown at the upcoming SNK World Championship 2026, impacting competitor plans.
Lemmings Reloaded Brings Enhanced Puzzle Action to C64
Jörg Karwath and his team are preparing 'Lemmings Reloaded', an enhanced version of the beloved puzzle game, for the Commodore 64, promising over 120 levels and new features.
Insider Claims Point to Mega-CD, DS, Wii for Switch Online
An insider report suggests Nintendo Switch Online may soon expand to include Sega Mega-CD, Nintendo DS, and Wii titles, presenting a complex technical challenge for the platform.
Nintendo Adds Playable Retro Games to Animal Crossing
Animal Crossing: New Horizons now features playable NES, Famicom, SNES, and Game Boy titles, offering a unique in-game emulation experience for players.
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Game Boy Value: More Than You Realise
The original Nintendo Game Boy, a monochrome marvel, is now a sought-after item for collectors and modders. Its enduring design and repairability contribute to its rising market value.
Pokémon Pinball Almost Launched as a Metroid Game
The Game Boy Color classic Pokémon Pinball was nearly a Metroid title, a decision that shaped its hardware-driven design and commercial success.
Takashi Tezuka, Director of Classic Nintendo Titles, Retires
Veteran designer Takashi Tezuka, known for his work on Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda, will retire from Nintendo in June 2026.
Two NES Games From the 80s Get New Physical Releases
New physical editions of two Nintendo Entertainment System titles from the 1980s are coming, a move that always sparks debate among collectors about market impact.
Sega
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Limited Run Games Revises Sonic X Shadow Generations Statue
Limited Run Games has unveiled a revised prototype for the Sonic X Shadow Generations collector's statue, following significant fan feedback regarding the original's quality.
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.
Atari
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Atari 2600+ Gets Bright Yellow Pac-Man Edition
Atari is releasing a new Pac-Man Edition of its Atari 2600+ console, featuring a bright yellow shell. This move targets nostalgia while stirring debate among collectors.
Atari Lynx Collection 1 Signals Renewed Interest
The announcement of an Atari Lynx Collection 1 suggests a fresh look at the often-overlooked handheld console, a machine with a curious place in gaming history.
Atari Buys Early Wizardry Rights, Plans Remasters
Atari has acquired the rights to the first five Wizardry titles, signaling new remasters, collections, and media projects for the classic RPG series.
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.
Neo Geo
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Plaion Clarifies Neo Geo AES+ Features and Compatibility
Plaion has released an official FAQ video, offering key details on the upcoming Neo Geo AES+ console, including its connectivity, game compatibility, and accessory support.
Metal Slug's Hidden Origins Revealed by Director Kazuma Kujo
New interviews with Metal Slug director Kazuma Kujo shed light on the game's initial concept as "Metal Slug Zero" and the Irem team's transition to Nazca Corporation.
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.
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All Arcade →SNK Cuts King of Fighters 15, Samurai Shodown Tournament Slots
SNK Corporation has announced a reduction in qualification slots for The King of Fighters 15 and Samurai Shodown at the upcoming SNK World Championship 2026, impacting competitor plans.
Xevious 128k Edition Discovered for Amstrad CPC
A previously unknown 128k version of Namco's classic arcade shooter, Xevious, has surfaced for the Amstrad CPC, found hidden as an Easter egg.
Playable LEGO Tetris Arcade Set Gains Support
A fan-designed LEGO Tetris arcade cabinet, featuring playable block-stacking and a hidden room, is gathering significant community support on LEGO Ideas.
MiSTer FPGA Sees New Launcher, Arcade Cores, and Hardware
The MiSTer FPGA platform continues its rapid expansion with a new graphical user interface, several arcade core developments, and a dedicated JAMMA board. These updates enhance both usability and hardware authenticity.
Homebrew
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Cardboard PC Case Shows Ingenuity
A YouTuber's project to build a fully functional PC case from cardboard highlights a timeless spirit of hardware experimentation and customisation.
Lemmings Reloaded Brings Enhanced Puzzle Action to C64
Jörg Karwath and his team are preparing 'Lemmings Reloaded', an enhanced version of the beloved puzzle game, for the Commodore 64, promising over 120 levels and new features.
Radioactive Ralph: A New Spectrum Game Channels Manic Miner
A new ZX Spectrum title, Radioactive Ralph, has arrived digitally, offering a fresh take on the classic platforming challenge first popularised by Matthew Smith's Manic Miner.
Game Boy ROM Hides Proposal for Three Years
A developer embedded a marriage proposal within a Game Boy game's Read-Only Memory, a secret that remained undiscovered by his girlfriend for three years.
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👾 Retro Gaming Weekly News #200
Welcome to issue #200! 🥳 In this week’s newsletter we have stories such as a marriage proposal hidden in a Game Boy ROM for three
Cardboard PC Case Shows Ingenuity
A YouTuber's project to build a fully functional PC case from cardboard highlights a timeless spirit of hardware experimentation and customisation.
Cartoon Network Flash Games Preserved Online
The Web Design Museum has successfully archived 44 Cartoon Network Flash games, making these browser-based titles playable again. This effort highlights the ongoing challenges of digital preservation.
SNK Cuts King of Fighters 15, Samurai Shodown Tournament Slots
SNK Corporation has announced a reduction in qualification slots for The King of Fighters 15 and Samurai Shodown at the upcoming SNK World Championship 2026, impacting competitor plans.
Lemmings Reloaded Brings Enhanced Puzzle Action to C64
Jörg Karwath and his team are preparing 'Lemmings Reloaded', an enhanced version of the beloved puzzle game, for the Commodore 64, promising over 120 levels and new features.
Insider Claims Point to Mega-CD, DS, Wii for Switch Online
An insider report suggests Nintendo Switch Online may soon expand to include Sega Mega-CD, Nintendo DS, and Wii titles, presenting a complex technical challenge for the platform.
Nintendo Adds Playable Retro Games to Animal Crossing
Animal Crossing: New Horizons now features playable NES, Famicom, SNES, and Game Boy titles, offering a unique in-game emulation experience for players.
Anbernic RG Rotate Pre-Orders Open This Week
Anbernic is launching pre-orders for its new RG Rotate handheld on May 11, introducing a fresh form factor to the competitive retro gaming device market.
Electrocop's Hidden Past as Impossible Mission on Atari Lynx
A recent discovery by Games That Werent reveals that the Atari Lynx launch title Electrocop was initially developed under the name Impossible Mission, raising questions about intellectual property decisions.
Limited Run Games Revises Sonic X Shadow Generations Statue
Limited Run Games has unveiled a revised prototype for the Sonic X Shadow Generations collector's statue, following significant fan feedback regarding the original's quality.