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Shadow Fields: A New ZX Spectrum Shmup Pushes Boundaries
A new horizontal shoot-'em-up, Shadow Fields, has arrived for the ZX Spectrum 128k, impressing the community with its technical prowess and hand-crafted assembler code.
Nottingham Expo Welcomes UK Gaming Legends
The Nottingham Video Games Expo is set to host a remarkable gathering of British talent, with Kev Bayliss, Gary Bracey, and Roland Perry confirmed to attend, offering a rare chance to hear from figures who shaped the UK's computing and console landscape.
Bomberman Online Returns to Dreamcast After 23 Years
The Dreamcast's online legacy gets a jolt as community efforts bring Bomberman Online back, highlighting the enduring power of fan preservation.
Sega Reveals Lost Sonic Adventure Concept Art
Sega marks Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th anniversary by releasing never-before-seen concept art for the Dreamcast classic, Sonic Adventure, offering a rare look into its development.
Nintendo
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Reggie Fils-Aimé Reveals Amazon-Nintendo Split Details
Former Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aimé disclosed the 'illegal' reason Nintendo temporarily stopped selling products on Amazon during the DS and Wii era, shedding light on distribution control.
Kawaii: GameCube Modding Reaches Keychain Scale
A new modding project, dubbed Kawaii, reportedly shrinks a full Nintendo GameCube console to a size capable of fitting on a keychain, pushing the boundaries of console miniaturisation.
Pokémon Stadium's Enduring Sales Record 26 Years On
The international release of Nintendo 64's Pokémon Stadium, building on the Japanese original from 26 years ago, remains the best-selling Pokémon spin-off.
Mega Man 2 Hits Your Wrist With New Gaming Watch
F84 Games and Capcom are bringing the classic NES platformer Mega Man 2 to a new digital gaming watch, now available for pre-order at GameStop.
Sega
All Sega →Bomberman Online Returns to Dreamcast After 23 Years
The Dreamcast's online legacy gets a jolt as community efforts bring Bomberman Online back, highlighting the enduring power of fan preservation.
Sega Reveals Lost Sonic Adventure Concept Art
Sega marks Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th anniversary by releasing never-before-seen concept art for the Dreamcast classic, Sonic Adventure, offering a rare look into its development.
Sega Trademarks Bonanza Bros. Golden Heist
Sega has filed a new trademark for "Bonanza Bros. Golden Heist," hinting at a potential revival for the classic 1990 arcade and Sega Genesis stealth-action game.
Sonic and Godzilla Collide in New Comic
Sega's iconic blue blur, Sonic the Hedgehog, faces off against the King of the Monsters, Godzilla, in a new IDW comic series. The first trailer has dropped.
Atari
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Atari 2600 Values: What Your Console Is Worth
A new report from AOL.com details current market values for the Atari 2600, showing a steady collector interest in the console that defined early home gaming.
Atari Relaunches Adventure of Samsara After Initial Release Overshadowed
Atari and Ilex Games are providing a significant update and 'relaunch' for Adventure of Samsara, a metroidvania title that initially struggled for visibility.
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
Neo Geo
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SNK Announces World Heroes Perfect PC Edition with Rollback Netcode
SNK has revealed a new PC version of the 1995 arcade fighting game, World Heroes Perfect. This 'NEO GEO Premium Selection' release includes modern features like rollback netcode.
Low-Latency SNES Controller Adapter for Neo Geo AES Released
A new low-latency adapter allows Super Nintendo Entertainment System controllers to be used with Neo Geo AES, Neo Geo CD, and consolized MVS systems.
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.
Arcade
All Arcade →Sega Trademarks Bonanza Bros. Golden Heist
Sega has filed a new trademark for "Bonanza Bros. Golden Heist," hinting at a potential revival for the classic 1990 arcade and Sega Genesis stealth-action game.
SNK Announces World Heroes Perfect PC Edition with Rollback Netcode
SNK has revealed a new PC version of the 1995 arcade fighting game, World Heroes Perfect. This 'NEO GEO Premium Selection' release includes modern features like rollback netcode.
Daigo Umehara Falls to MenaRD in Kemonomichi Street Fighter 6 Showdown
The Evo LEGENDS LIVE - DAIGO vs MENARD (獣道) event saw a strategic Street Fighter 6 'first to 10' match, with MenaRD securing a decisive victory over Daigo Umehara.
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.
Homebrew
All Homebrew →Shadow Fields: A New ZX Spectrum Shmup Pushes Boundaries
A new horizontal shoot-'em-up, Shadow Fields, has arrived for the ZX Spectrum 128k, impressing the community with its technical prowess and hand-crafted assembler code.
Cosmic Ark Lands on VIC-20 with 8K RAM Conversion
Micke has released a high-fidelity conversion of Atari's Cosmic Ark for the Commodore VIC-20, requiring an 8 kilobyte memory expansion for play.
A $1 Handheld Console Built with RISC-V and Rust
Chris Dell has engineered an ultra-affordable handheld console for around one US dollar, using a CH32V003 microcontroller and Rust programming.
Tomb Raider N64 Port Emerges from Fan Efforts
Nearly three decades after its official cancellation, a fan-developed port of the original Tomb Raider for the Nintendo 64 has surfaced, showing significant progress.
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Randy Pitchford's AI 'Selfie' Sparks Industry Discussion
Gearbox Entertainment CEO Randy Pitchford recently shared an AI-generated image, sparking debate over artificial intelligence use and corporate communication in the gaming industry.
Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen Arrive on Switch, GBA Legacy Intact
Nintendo Switch Online expands its Game Boy Advance library with *Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen*, bringing the Kanto remakes to a new generation while preserving key elements of their original hardware experience.
Reggie Fils-Aimé Reveals Amazon-Nintendo Split Details
Former Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aimé disclosed the 'illegal' reason Nintendo temporarily stopped selling products on Amazon during the DS and Wii era, shedding light on distribution control.
Shadow Fields: A New ZX Spectrum Shmup Pushes Boundaries
A new horizontal shoot-'em-up, Shadow Fields, has arrived for the ZX Spectrum 128k, impressing the community with its technical prowess and hand-crafted assembler code.
Nottingham Expo Welcomes UK Gaming Legends
The Nottingham Video Games Expo is set to host a remarkable gathering of British talent, with Kev Bayliss, Gary Bracey, and Roland Perry confirmed to attend, offering a rare chance to hear from figures who shaped the UK's computing and console landscape.
Bomberman Online Returns to Dreamcast After 23 Years
The Dreamcast's online legacy gets a jolt as community efforts bring Bomberman Online back, highlighting the enduring power of fan preservation.
Sega Reveals Lost Sonic Adventure Concept Art
Sega marks Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th anniversary by releasing never-before-seen concept art for the Dreamcast classic, Sonic Adventure, offering a rare look into its development.
Cosmic Ark Lands on VIC-20 with 8K RAM Conversion
Micke has released a high-fidelity conversion of Atari's Cosmic Ark for the Commodore VIC-20, requiring an 8 kilobyte memory expansion for play.
Sega Trademarks Bonanza Bros. Golden Heist
Sega has filed a new trademark for "Bonanza Bros. Golden Heist," hinting at a potential revival for the classic 1990 arcade and Sega Genesis stealth-action game.
Wolfhound Channels PC Engine Aesthetics in New Metroidvania
Bit Kid's upcoming title, Wolfhound, draws visual inspiration from the NEC PC Engine and Sega Master System, offering a high-fidelity 8-bit experience with modern Metroidvania design.