👾 Retro Gaming Weekly News #0142

👾 Retro Gaming Weekly News #0142

This week we have 39 stories, including (but by no means limited to) turning an Atari 2600 into a digital photo frame, a PS1 Crab, Nike Air Goldeneye edition and Bully gets an update after almost 2 years - and a whole load more.

News

🎮 Square Enix has re-released the PS1 classic SaGa Frontier 2 across modern platforms in a surprise drop. Retroshell

🎵 Nintendo has added the soundtracks for Dr. Mario and two Tetris games to its official music platform. Nintendojo

🕵️ Two early N64 prototypes of The World Is Not Enough have surfaced online, showcasing significant differences from the final release. Time Extension

Proud Parents

🕹️ Nintendo has expanded the Switch Online SNES library with four additional classic games. Retroshell

🧠 A new NES game titled Echoes of the Unread has been released, offering an authentic experience for the 40-year-old console. VICE

📱 A previously lost N-Gage title, Katz vs Maus, has been recovered by Bitmap Bureau. Retroshell

🏎️ Sega’s Super Monaco GP has received a new SRAM hack for improved save support. Time Extension

👟 Nike has launched a new Air Max sneaker series honouring classic video games like GoldenEye 007. Retroshell

🛍️ Limited Run Games has revealed a new line of Crazy Taxi merchandise celebrating the arcade classic. Retro Dodo

🔧 The “Open Heart” mod enhances Sega Genesis/Mega Drive consoles with improved hardware longevity and performance. Retroshell

🎮 The Abxylute One Pro handheld has been unveiled with upgraded specs and a competitive price point. TechEBlog

🎉 Bandai Namco is hosting a 20th anniversary event for Tales of Legendia in 2025. Retroshell

🧩 The Dolphin emulator now successfully boots every Wii and GameCube Virtual Console title. NotebookCheck

🎬 The Street Fighter movie has been delayed and removed from Sony’s release calendar. Retroshell

🎸 A fictional band from a Sega Dreamcast game has unexpectedly won a real music award in 2025. Time Extension

🕶️ Rockstar’s Bully has received an update nearly 20 years after its original release. Retroshell

📼 A long-lost NES port of Populous has been recovered after nearly 30 years. Retroshell

Features

🖼️ mClassic graphics upscalers, designed for the Nintendo Switch and retro consoles, are now available at a discount for the first time. Retroshell

🧝 An in-depth feature explores The Legend of Zelda’s influence on pop culture, from fashion to storytelling.WinterIsComing

⚠️ Gamers are being warned after a PSP battery explosion raised new safety concerns for aging handhelds. Retroshell

🕹️ A 3D printing project brings a fully functional NES controller replica to life. XDA Developers

🎮 Shuhei Yoshida reflects on PlayStation’s early days, highlighting its roots in fun, risk-taking, and innovation.Retroshell

⚡ Mega Man 2 was created in just three months, according to its lead developer, who emphasises the passion behind its development rather than corporate pressure. Automaton

🖼️ A Raspberry Pi-powered digital photo frame emulates the Atari 2600 aesthetic in a creative DIY build. XDA Developers

🚫 An overview of video game consoles that failed to find success despite unique features and bold ambitions. XDA Developers

🍎 A look back at the Apple-Bandai Pippin, a short-lived multimedia console aiming to blend computing and gaming.XDA Developers

🎮 An Atari Jaguar retrospective revisits its specs and place in 64-bit gaming history. TechEBlog

🚀 ZPF is a new shmup launching on Sega Genesis in May, delivering high-speed, psychedelic action and strong early impressions. VICE

🐒 A former PlayStation executive once used Donkey Kong Country as a benchmark to criticize Crash Bandicoot for being too difficult. Time Extension

🦀 A fan creation called “Playstacean” transforms the PS1 into a crustacean-inspired sculpture. Laughing Squid

Lists & Rankings

🕹️ A look at rare and obscure Nintendo consoles reveals hardware most gamers have never encountered. XDA Developers

⏩ A selection of PlayStation One titles that were ahead of their time in mechanics, storytelling, or design. CBR

📅 A year-by-year breakdown of the best Nintendo game released each year throughout the 1990s. TheGamer

🎮 A ranking of the best console-to-handheld ports that preserved gameplay quality on the go. CBR

📈 An exploration of video games that redefined industry standards through innovation and influence. DualShockers

💎 A guide to some of the rarest video game consoles in existence and what they can fetch on the market today. CBR

🕹️ A curated collection highlights some of the greatest PlayStation 2 games of all time. VCGamers

🔫 A ranking of the best first-person shooters on the Nintendo 64, from classics to hidden gems. CBR

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