👾 Retro Gaming Weekly News #0136
My week in gaming has been dominated by Elden Ring, it has been a while since I have been this involved in a game and I am enjoying the difficulty and the world.
39 stories this week across the word of retro gaming including some new F-Zero courses, a new Punch Out speedrun record, mapping out the entire Mario planet, GTA 8-Bit and lots more.
News
🎮 Glover is set to launch on Nintendo Switch, bringing the cult N64 platformer to modern audiences. Retroshell
🥷 Justice Ninja Casey, a Super Famicom game, is receiving an official English release for Nintendo Switch. GoNintendo
🦊 Star Fox artist is advocating for Star Fox Assault to be released on the rumoured Switch 2. Retroshell
🕹️ Märchen Maze, a classic arcade game, is getting a modern re-release. NicheGamer
🤖 A remastered version of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Battle Destiny has been announced for Switch and PC. Retroshell
🥋 Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is set for an August release, continuing the legendary ninja franchise. Retroshell
🪓 A revitalised Neo Geo port of Golden Axe is now available for players. Retroshell
🕊️ Peter Navy Tuiasosopo, known for portraying E. Honda in the Street Fighter movie, has passed away at age 61. Retroshell
🐄 Save Me Cows, a new action-puzzle adventure for the Game Boy, has been announced. Retroshell
🏎️ F-Zero SNES has received a fan-made Bower League expansion, adding new tracks and challenges. Retroshell
🧱 A massive Mario Kart LEGO set is rumoured to be in development. Retroshell
⚡ Speedrunner Summoning Salt has broken the two-minute barrier in Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!!. Retroshell
🏙️ Hudson Soft’s lost SimCity mobile game for Japanese phones has been preserved. Retroshell
Features
🎂 Happy Birthday to the Game Boy Advance SP, the stylish handheld that revolutionised portable gaming. Retroshell
🎮 Grand Theft Auto 6 gets an 8-bit NES-style demake TechEBlog
📝 Final Fantasy’s creator acknowledges Dragon Quest as a key influence on the franchise’s development. The Popverse
💰 Berkshire Hathaway once considered acquiring both Nintendo and Activision. Retroshell
🌍 A dedicated fan spent 100 days mapping Super Mario’s entire planet (CreativeBlog)
🧝 Zelda’s Marin set the standard for compelling side characters in gaming. CBR
🏁 Diddy Kong Racing is hailed as the true king of N64 mascot racers. VICE
💎 A broken GameCube was sold for $100,000 due to its rarity and history. Jason Deegan
🚐 A Chevy work van features a custom in-dash Nintendo 64 setup for gaming on the go. The Drive
⭐ Ristar should have been the Sega Genesis mascot instead of Sonic, according to some fans. GameSpot
📈 Retro gaming is experiencing a resurgence, with growing interest in classic consoles and games. COGConnected
🦖 Bobby Kotick aggressively pursued Jurassic Park game rights from Steven Spielberg. Gameranx
🏎️ Mario Kart 64 celebrates 28 years of friendship-ruining races. Nintendo Wire
🎥 An artist recreates classic movies with PlayStation 1-style graphics. eBaum’s World
🎨 A debate emerges over whether a classic Nintendo console logo is the best ever. Creative Bloq
📺 The Sega Dreamcast has a hidden menu system that many fans never knew about. Time Extension
🌐 A deep dive into the online past of the Sega Dreamcast reveals a fascinating glimpse into its early internet features. Forbes
Lists & Rankings
💰 Retro video games are becoming highly valuable, and collectors should know what makes certain titles rare. SlashGear
📱 The best simulation games on Game Boy Advance are ranked by fun and depth. GameRant
🎮 Every Sega console launch lineup is ranked, comparing the strongest and weakest debuts. CBR
🕹️ 20 legendary video game consoles that revolutionised the industry. Go2Tutors
⚔️ The best turn-based combat systems in Sega games are ranked. GameRant
🤼 The weirdest WWE games that most players overlooked. TheSportster
🔥 The best Capcom games of all time are ranked, celebrating the studio’s greatest hits. Hardcore Gamer
