๐Ÿ‘พ Retro Gaming Weekly News #0071

Issue #71 - ย In 1971 Nintendo launched a copying machine called the Copilas.

In this weekโ€™s edition we cover the return of Turok, remembering the Philips Cdi, a giant Game Boy - and much more.

News

๐ŸŽฎ Konami's Rare 1988 NES Game Prototype "Battle Choice" Goes Up for Sale and fetches $15k [TechEblog] Link

๐Ÿฆ– Relive the Roar: Jurassic Park Classic Games Return on Digital Platforms [GamingLyfe] Link

๐ŸŽฌ Sega Explores Big Screen: Yakuza and Persona Franchises May Get Film Adaptations [CNBC] Link

๐Ÿฆ– Turok 3 Remastered for Nintendo Switch Accidentally Released with Major Bugs [IGN] Link

๐ŸŽฎ Sega Teases New Persona Games for 2024 [Exputer] Link

Features

๐Ÿ’ฅ Sega and Nintendo's Explosive Showdown in 1993: The Battle Heard Around the World - Take a trip down memory lane and relive the legendary showdown between Sega and Nintendo in 1993. [Super Jump Magazine] Link

A solid weekend in.

๐Ÿ„ Super Mario RPG Review: A Classic RPG Collaboration Between Nintendo and Square Enix - Dive into a review of Super Mario RPG, a beloved collaboration between Nintendo and Square Enix. [Wired] Link

๐ŸŒŸ Super Mario RPG Review: A Nostalgic Journey Back to a Nintendo Classic - Revisit the classic Super Mario RPG with this nostalgic review. [Nintendo Insider] Link

๐Ÿ•น๏ธ Check Out This Gigantic Raspberry Pi Game Boy - Discover an incredible Raspberry Pi-powered Game Boy that promises hours of retro gaming fun. [HowToGeek] Link

๐Ÿ’พ Steam Deck Owners Mostly Use It for Emulating PlayStation 2, Nintendo Switch, GameCube, and Game Boy - Steam Deck owners are turning to emulation to enjoy a wide range of classic games on this handheld device. [Ruetir] Link

๐ŸŽฎ How Much RAM Did the SNES Have? - Uncover the technical details of the SNES and learn how much RAM it had during its heyday. [Robots.net] Link

๐Ÿš€ From 'Spacewar!' to 'Starfield': A History of Video Gaming - Take a journey through the history of video gaming, from the early days of "Spacewar!" to the highly anticipated release of "Starfield." [LI Herald] Link

๐Ÿ”„ Sega Saturn: A Seriously Underrated Console - Explore why the Sega Saturn is often considered an underrated gem in the world of gaming consoles. [CBR] Link

โœจ Aladdin for Sega Genesis Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary - Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the classic Sega Genesis game, Aladdin. [Inverse] Link

A whole new world of platform games ๐Ÿฅ

๐Ÿ“ผ Remembering Philips CD-i in Chocheluismos: The Revolution of Multimedia - Delve into the world of the Philips CD-i and its impact on multimedia gaming in this nostalgic article. [Ruetir] Link

๐ŸŽฎ Jaguar's Graphic Power Marked in Its Classic Games - Learn about the graphic prowess of the Atari Jaguar through a look back at its classic games. [Gear Rice] Link

Lists & Rankings

๐ŸŽฎ Relive the '80s: Top 25 Video Games That Defined a Decade - Take a nostalgic journey back to the '80s with a list of the top 25 video games from that iconic era. [Wealth of Geeks] Link

If you know this, then you are old.

๐Ÿ„ Weirdest Mario Games: Exploring the Quirky Side of the Mushroom Kingdom - Discover the quirkiest and most unusual Mario games that have graced the gaming world. [GameRant] Link

The crew were shocked by Marioโ€™s porn collection

๐ŸŒŸ 2D RPGs That Deserve HD Remakes: A Nostalgic Journey Awaits - Dive into the world of 2D RPGs and explore titles that are ripe for HD remakes. [CBR] Link

๐Ÿ”ต Best Sega Genesis Platform Games: Jump, Run, and Explore - Explore a selection of the best platform games on the Sega Genesis console. [GameRant] Link

๐ŸŽฎ Blast from the Past: Best Intellivision Games Worth Revisiting - Rediscover the magic of classic Intellivision games that continue to hold up today. [GamesRadar] Link

Not quite as good looking as the arcade version.

๐Ÿš€ Turbocharge Your Gaming: Best PC Engine Games for Classic Fun - Dive into the world of PC Engine gaming with these outstanding titles. [GamesRadar] Link

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