👾 Retro Gaming Weekly News #0141
This week we have 48 stories including more retro Lego incoming, new NES games launching on Kickstarter and Atari launch a playable smartwatch - plus a whole lot more.
My week in gaming has been getting slaughtered in Elden Ring, playing some Vampire Survivors and struggling to hit infinite with Marvel Snap.
We are back with a new platform for Retroshell.com which means we are able to ramp up news production, and this week we have 48 stories including more retro Lego incoming, new NES games launching on Kickstarter and Atari launch a playable smartwatch - plus a whole lot more.
Thanks to those of you that spread the word last week, I really appreciate it, views were up a lot (along with my motivation to continue).
News
🕹️ Double Dragon Revive will include a bonus retro minigame inspired by Super Dodge Ball, expanding its nostalgic appeal — Retroshell
🏆 Final Fantasy VII Rebirth won Game of the Year at the Famitsu Dengeki Game Awards 2024 — Anime News Network
🏛️ Nintendo’s new museum will feature startup sounds and themed keychains to enhance visitor engagement — TheGamer
💾 A lost 1993 PC game titled Cyberspace has resurfaced with a recovered playable demo — Retroshell
🎮 A new officially licensed Bluetooth GameCube controller is in development for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 — 9to5Toys
🕶️ Polymega is expanding its retro game library with collections of Bad Dudes and Heavy Barrel — Retroshell
🧱 LEGO is set to launch themed sets targeting the global Pokémon fanbase — DesignRush
💻 A full-sized Amiga 1200 replica has been announced despite ongoing legal disputes — Retroshell
📱 The GameBaby handheld is getting a major redesign set for release in March 2025 — PocketGamer
🧙 A revamped HeroQuest has launched for the Amstrad CPC, offering notable gameplay improvements — Retroshell
🔥 After 12 years, a Spyro the Dragon speedrunner has set a new world record once deemed impossible — GamesRadar
👾 Nightmare Busters Rebirth has launched its Kickstarter after years of development — Retroshell
📚 Sega has released an official timeline clarifying the lore and chronological order of Sonic the Hedgehog games — Noisy Pixel
⚽ A lost NES version of Sensible Soccer has been uncovered after 30 years — Retroshell
🐉 Splintered, a new Dragon Quest-inspired RPG, is in development with a unique narrative twist — Time Extension
⌚ Atari has revealed the My Play Smartwatch, combining retro gaming with wearable tech — Retroshell
🌀 Phantasy Star II is receiving an unofficial Commodore Amiga port, bringing the Genesis classic to a new platform — Time Extension
🎮 Retro Fighters has unveiled the Defender Pro Series wireless controllers for PlayStation systems — Retroshell
🧙 Toaplan’s arcade game Wardner is being ported to the Amiga in an upcoming fan-led release — Time Extension
🕹️ The Analogue Pocket’s 2.5 firmware adds support for Nintendo Switch controllers — Retroshell
⏳ The Analogue 3D console has been delayed again, continuing the company’s trend of postponed hardware launches — Retroshell
👻 GOG’s re-release of Silent Hill 4: The Room restores missing PS2-era haunting effects — Time Extension
🍌 Banana Bash, a new platformer, is heading to both the NES and Famicom — Retroshell
👻 A fan-made Ghostbusters remaster is in development for the Commodore 64, adding Winston and new content — Ghostbusters News
🔌 A new HDMI mod brings seamless high-definition output to one of Nintendo’s most collectible consoles — Time Extension
Features
👨🦯 A blindfolded speedrunner has broken the 70-star record for Super Mario 64, setting a new milestone in the game’s history — Retroshell
🧬 A breakdown of nine video game console generations reveals evolving trends in gaming hardware and media formats — XDA Developers
🕹️ A list of the seven worst video game versions includes infamous releases like Atari’s Pac-Man and the Spectrum’s Street Fighter II — Softonic
🧩 A PlayStation co-creator has shared details on the ultra-rare Nintendo PlayStation prototype, shedding light on the historic collaboration — DualShockers
💰 Classic Sega and Nintendo games are receiving crypto-infused updates for the Web3 gaming space — Cointelegraph
🛠️ A DIY handheld gaming device that fits into an Altoids tin has been revealed, combining portability with retro charm — Hackaday
⚡ Original Super Nintendo consoles have been found to run faster today than when first purchased, due to aging hardware dynamics — Ruetir
🖼️ A curated gallery of 25 nostalgic photos showcases what gaming looked like in earlier eras — Know Your Meme
🎨 An in-depth analysis explores the evolving art styles across every installment of the Super Smash Bros. series — Nintendo Everything
🕹️ New data shows many gamers are consistently returning to older titles rather than frequently switching to new releases — Dark Horizons
🌟 Rumors of Super Mario 64 2 resurface, revisiting a canceled N64 sequel that never came to fruition — ComicBook
🐾 A full roundup details every Sega mascot and ambassador, from Professor Asobin to the iconic Segata Sanshiro — Ruetir
🌍 Masahiro Sakurai has addressed concerns about “Americanizing” Japanese games, advocating for cultural authenticity — CBR
💾 A nostalgic personal essay recounts one retro gamer’s enduring love for the Intellivision II — Shore News Network
Lists & Rankings
🎮 A ranked list evaluates which Final Fantasy games still hold up best over time based on gameplay, visuals, and legacy — CBR
🕹️ The best Nintendo GameCube launch titles are ranked, highlighting standout releases that helped define the console’s early success — GameRant
📖 The best story-driven Game Boy Advance games are spotlighted for their memorable plots and characters — GameRant
👊 A roundup of top Neo Geo arcade games celebrates the platform’s fighting game legacy and arcade dominance — GameRant
🔁 The most backward-compatible game consoles are ranked based on their support for legacy titles and older hardware — TheGamer
📼 A nostalgic list revisits iconic gaming moments that defined the childhoods of many 90s-era gamers — Hardcore Gamer
💎 A list of rare and valuable video games covers elusive titles prized by collectors — DualShockers
📺 The most underrated game consoles are ranked for their overlooked innovations and cult followings — GameRant
🔥 A curated list showcases the best games developed by SNK, from fighting classics to action-packed shooters — GameRant
