👾 Retro Gaming Weekly News #0087
Welcome to issue 87 - for this weeks historic game that was released in 1995 we have an anagram, can you guess the game for the SNES which is now “rogering torch” (answer at the end of the
This week we cover a number of topics, including Dottie Flowers getting a release, iPhone emulation gets easier due to changes in IOS, a TimeSplitters 4 prototype discovered, retro gaming gifts and a whole lot more.
News
🚀 Another blow for emulation enthusiasts as yet another Nintendo emulator bites the dust after a high-profile lawsuit. [Video Games Chronicle] Link
🕹️ Retro revamp alert: The original Metroid leaps back in pixel-perfect form on the Game Boy, promising nostalgia overload. [Time Extension] (below) Link
🌺 Dottie Flowers blooms again: Rare SNES game now free to download, bringing a forgotten gem back to life. [Time Extension] Link
🎣 Old school fishing adventure: Unofficial Sega Bass Fishing NES port now available online, casting a retro gaming lure. [Time Extension] Link
📱 Retro gaming on the go: New emulator transforms your iPhone into a vintage game console, no quarters necessary (. [Goosed] Link
🚀 TimeSplitters 4 prototype surfaces on eBay, offering a tantalising glimpse of what could have been. [ReadWrite] Link
🍄 Infinite Mario adventures: Super Mario 64 now boasts endlessly generated levels, ensuring no two playthroughs are the same. [Game-News24] Link
🐼 Rocket Panda flies high with a new game release, blending classic arcade action with a modern twist. [Retro Dodo] Link
👻 Ghostbusters ROM hack for Genesis/Mega Drive gets an epic update, making it a must-play for fans of the franchise. [Time Extension] Link
🎮 Experience the agony of gaming's past with Limited Run Games' CD-i Spoon Replica Controller – not for the faint of heart. [Destructoid] Link
Features
🎮 Dive into the nostalgia with the Final Fantasy 7 demake for Famicom, requiring imagination, familiarity, and patience for a classic twist on a modern epic. [Destructoid] Link
🔍 Polymega review: A deep dive into the console that aims to be a one-stop shop for retro gaming, but does it succeed? [IGN] Link
📚 From pixels to polygons: Tracing the evolutionary paths of video game hardware, one byte at a time. [GameSpace] Link
🎂 Celebrating a quarter century of innovation: Gunpei Yokoi's WonderSwan turns 25, reminding us of the lasting legacy of the Game Boy creator. [Time Extension] Link
🎉 Mark the WonderSwan 25th anniversary with new merchandise, a perfect way to celebrate a piece of handheld gaming history. [Game-News24] Link
🕹️ The BittBoy: Reflecting on how a GameBoy-inspired handheld sparked a revolution in 2019 and its standing five years later. [GamesRadar] Link
🏆 A history of Mario games as told through world records, showcasing the iconic plumber's leap through gaming history. [Guinness World Records] Link
🎁 Hunting for the perfect present? Check out the best retro gaming gifts of March 2024 for the enthusiast in your life. [Time Extension] Link
Lists & Rankings
🌟 Rediscover the classics: The best SNES games that still dazzle with timeless graphics, proving some masterpieces never fade. [GameRant] Link
🤼♂️ Dive into the ring with the top wrestling video games of all time, ranked by gameplay – a must-read for grappling fans. [The Sportster] Link
🕹️ Exploring greatness on the go: The best handheld versions of console games, showcasing how some titles transcend their platform. [GameRant] Link
🎥 From Easter eggs to overt nods: The 34 greatest video game references hidden in movies and TV shows. [GamesRadar] Link
🕹️ Journey through arcade history with a look at the coolest vintage arcade games of all time, celebrating pixelated perfection. [SlashGear] Link
Answer to todays question is: Chrono Trigger 🙂
