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Digital Delistings: The Quiet Erosion of FPS Game History
Recent events, including an EU hearing on game preservation, highlight the growing concern over digitally unavailable first-person shooter titles, a critical issue for the medium's legacy.
Mega64 Recreates Classic Fatal Fury Commercials for SNK
SNK has contracted content creators Mega64 to recreate classic Fatal Fury commercials from the 1990s, after the original footage was reportedly lost. This effort revives iconic promotional material.
Secret Head Over Heels Sequel Emerges
Colin Porch, original Atari ST converter, reveals Return to Blacktooth, a sequel to Head Over Heels developed in secret for 36 years, launching next month.
FuRyu Remasters Delisted 3DS RPG Exstetra for PC
Publisher FuRyu is bringing the Japan-only Nintendo 3DS and PS Vita RPG Exstetra to Steam this summer, making a previously delisted title accessible again.
Nintendo
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Documenting Nintendo's Brazilian History
An ambitious project chronicles Nintendo's complex, often unofficial, history in Brazil, highlighting the unique challenges of preserving grey market narratives.
SNK and Bandai's Monochrome Misstep Against Game Boy Color
Nearly three decades ago, SNK and Bandai launched their monochrome handhelds, the Neo Geo Pocket and WonderSwan, into a market Nintendo was about to redefine with the Game Boy Color.
Game Boy Advance Pokémon Face Digital Retirement in Home
Dedicated players find their meticulously transferred Game Boy Advance Pokémon collections are underutilised in Pokémon Home, prompting calls for more engaging activities.
Mother 3 Hits 20, Still No Official English Localisation
Mother 3, the final chapter in the EarthBound series, marks its 20th anniversary on the Game Boy Advance, yet an official English localisation remains elusive.
Sega
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Sega Console Architect Hideki Sato Passes Away
Hideki Sato, the legendary designer behind Sega's most influential consoles, from the Master System to the Dreamcast, has passed away. His work shaped an era of console wars and left an indelible mark on collector culture.
Sega Hints at Reviving Classic Franchises
Time Extension reports that Sega appears poised to revisit a number of its classic franchises, signalling a renewed corporate interest in its extensive back catalogue.
Sonic R Ported to Dreamcast From Scratch
Fan developer jnmartin has successfully ported Sonic R to the Sega Dreamcast, a monumental effort that involved decompiling the PC version's entire codebase from the ground up.
Hell Freezes Over: Developer Gets Diablo Intro Running On Dreamcast Using Go
Just when you thought the Dreamcast homebrew scene had finally reached the limits of what can be squeezed out of a 200MHz processor, someone goes and rewrites the rulebook, in a language that really shouldn't work here.
Atari
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Toaplan's Tiger-Heli Makes First Official Atari Debut This Summer
Dust off your 7800, find a way to plug it into a TV and wait. Plaion and Atari
👾 Retro Gaming Weekly News #0142
This week we have 39 stories, including (but by no means limited to) turning an Atari 2600 into
Classic Atari Game 'H.E.R.O.' Remade for PC, Now Available on Itch.io
You can now scratch that H.E.R.O Itch on PC. Gamers who fondly remember the golden
👾 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.
Neo Geo
All Neo Geo →Mega64 Recreates Classic Fatal Fury Commercials for SNK
SNK has contracted content creators Mega64 to recreate classic Fatal Fury commercials from the 1990s, after the original footage was reportedly lost. This effort revives iconic promotional material.
NeoPico-HD Gains 720p Output for Neo Geo MVS
Developer fliperama86 has updated the open-source NeoPico-HD project, adding 720p support for Neo Geo MVS motherboards, enhancing display compatibility.
Evercade Confirms More SNK Neo Geo Collections for 2027
Blaze has announced additional Neo Geo game collections are slated for Evercade platforms in 2027, continuing its accessible approach to SNK's arcade legacy.
New Neo Geo AES and MiSTer FPGA Updates Emerge
RetroRGB's latest roundup details an official new Neo Geo AES console and significant MiSTer FPGA platform enhancements, including save syncing.
Arcade
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Liu Kang Actor Sees Street Fighter X Mortal Kombat Film Possible
Ludi Lin, the actor for Liu Kang, suggests a cinematic crossover between Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat is 'very possible,' citing corporate shifts.
Evercade Confirms More SNK Neo Geo Collections for 2027
Blaze has announced additional Neo Geo game collections are slated for Evercade platforms in 2027, continuing its accessible approach to SNK's arcade legacy.
Moon Cresta Recreation Lands on Amiga, Saluting AMOS Creator
A meticulous, from-scratch recreation of the arcade classic Moon Cresta has been teased for the Commodore Amiga, paying tribute to François Lionet, the mind behind AMOS BASIC.
Metal Slug Reboot Teased for 30th Anniversary
SNK marks Metal Slug's 30th anniversary with a retrospective video and website, hinting at a series 'reboot' and new gaming ventures.
Homebrew
All Homebrew →Secret Head Over Heels Sequel Emerges
Colin Porch, original Atari ST converter, reveals Return to Blacktooth, a sequel to Head Over Heels developed in secret for 36 years, launching next month.
Amiga Port of MSX's The Goonies Emerges
A new Amiga port of the 1986 MSX classic, The Goonies, is in development, aiming to capture the original's spirit using the Amiga's hardware.
The Third Shift: Game Boy Horror Blends CCTV and Point-and-Click
A new indie horror title, The Third Shift, is making waves by expertly blending Resident Evil-style fixed camera angles with point-and-click investigation, all rendered in a distinctive Game Boy aesthetic.
RGC-BASIC 2.0 Unleashes Amiga-Inspired Graphics and Sound
Chris Garrett's RGC-BASIC 2.0 update brings a wealth of new features, including MOD music support and advanced 256-colour palettes, deeply inspired by European microcomputer aesthetics.
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👾 Retro Gaming Weekly News #0198
Welcome to your 198th issue of the Retro Gaming News roundup. I am doing some tinkering to make the newsletter even better, but it might
ATA Express Unlocks PSX Hard Drives, Hints at Dreamcast ODE Future
A new IDE emulator, the ATA Express, offers a solution for failing PlayStation 2 DVR hard drives and shows promise for a unique Sega Dreamcast optical drive emulator.
Sega Console Architect Hideki Sato Passes Away
Hideki Sato, the legendary designer behind Sega's most influential consoles, from the Master System to the Dreamcast, has passed away. His work shaped an era of console wars and left an indelible mark on collector culture.
Digital Delistings: The Quiet Erosion of FPS Game History
Recent events, including an EU hearing on game preservation, highlight the growing concern over digitally unavailable first-person shooter titles, a critical issue for the medium's legacy.
Mega64 Recreates Classic Fatal Fury Commercials for SNK
SNK has contracted content creators Mega64 to recreate classic Fatal Fury commercials from the 1990s, after the original footage was reportedly lost. This effort revives iconic promotional material.
Secret Head Over Heels Sequel Emerges
Colin Porch, original Atari ST converter, reveals Return to Blacktooth, a sequel to Head Over Heels developed in secret for 36 years, launching next month.
FuRyu Remasters Delisted 3DS RPG Exstetra for PC
Publisher FuRyu is bringing the Japan-only Nintendo 3DS and PS Vita RPG Exstetra to Steam this summer, making a previously delisted title accessible again.
NeoPico-HD Gains 720p Output for Neo Geo MVS
Developer fliperama86 has updated the open-source NeoPico-HD project, adding 720p support for Neo Geo MVS motherboards, enhancing display compatibility.
Super Famicom and Genesis Classics See New Physical Editions
Retro-Bit is bringing two early 1990s Japanese titles, Psycho Dream and Arcus Odyssey, back to physical cartridges for Super Famicom and Mega Drive. This marks a significant moment for fans of these often-overlooked releases.
AYANEO Pocket Air Mini: Unpacking Its Hardware and Software Potential
The AYANEO Pocket Air Mini has quickly found its footing in the budget Android handheld market, offering a compelling blend of build quality and performance for its price point.