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Miyamoto-Signed 3DS XL Heads to Auction
A black Nintendo 3DS XL signed by Shigeru Miyamoto and awarded to the 2015 Nintendo World Championships winner is now up for auction. Bidding has already reached $21,000, with days left to run.
Lincoln Letter Marks End of Sega-Nintendo War
A newly published letter from Nintendo of America’s Howard Lincoln to Sega of America’s Tom Kalinske offers a rare look at the end of the 16-bit console wars. It is a small document with a big place in gaming history.
Retro Gaming Weekly News #0203
Retro gaming news from the week, with Mina the Hollower, Donkey Kong 64 on Switch Online, Hyperkin’s Mega95 delay, and Amiga updates. A tidy round-up for readers in the UK and beyond.
Wil Overton Reworks Super Play Debut Cover
Wil Overton, the artist behind Super Play’s look, has revisited the magazine’s first cover. It is a neat reminder of how much UK gaming print shaped the scene.
Features
All Features →The Enduring Design of Modern 2D Platformers
A recent compilation of contemporary 2D platformers by Yardbarker Video Games offers insight into the genre's sustained relevance and its foundational design principles.
Nintendo
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DSpico Flash Cart: Open-Source DS Play on Raspberry Pi Pico
The new DSpico flash cart, built around the Raspberry Pi Pico, offers an open-source solution for playing Nintendo DS titles, including DSiWare, on original hardware.
Miyamoto's Persistent Vision for Zelda's Horseback Combat
Shigeru Miyamoto's long-held desire for mounted sword combat in The Legend of Zelda finally materialised in Twilight Princess, a decade after its initial conception for Ocarina of Time.
Game Boy's 37th Anniversary: A Look Back
The Nintendo Game Boy marks its 37th year, prompting a reflection on its enduring impact on handheld gaming and the modding community.
Rumbleminze Ports R.C. Pro-Am to SNES, Boosts Performance
Developer Rumbleminze has released an NES to SNES conversion of the classic racer R.C. Pro-Am, leveraging the SNES's hardware to eliminate sprite flicker and slowdown.
Sega
All Sega →Lincoln Letter Marks End of Sega-Nintendo War
A newly published letter from Nintendo of America’s Howard Lincoln to Sega of America’s Tom Kalinske offers a rare look at the end of the 16-bit console wars. It is a small document with a big place in gaming history.
Sonic CD Remake Claimed by Former Sega Exec
A former Sega executive has reportedly said a remake of Sonic CD is in development. The claim points to fresh interest in one of the Mega CD’s best-known games.
Hyperkin Mega95 Delay Hits Portable Genesis Fans
Hyperkin has delayed the Mega95 portable Genesis again, and no new release window has been set. The setback matters for collectors watching the handheld clone market closely.
Retro Gaming Weekly News #0202
This week’s retro gaming roundup covers restored Jedi Outcast combat, a new LEGO Donkey Kong arcade set, and Sega teasing Crazy Taxi again. There is also preservation news, handheld hardware, and fan-made demakes.
Atari
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Atari Ends French Registration
Atari has formally ceased to be a French company, according to Time Extension. The change is mostly administrative, but it marks another turn in the brand’s long and tangled history.
Atari 2600+ Gets Bright Yellow Pac-Man Edition
Atari is releasing a new Pac-Man Edition of its Atari 2600+ console, featuring a bright yellow shell. This move targets nostalgia while stirring debate among collectors.
Atari Lynx Collection 1 Signals Renewed Interest
The announcement of an Atari Lynx Collection 1 suggests a fresh look at the often-overlooked handheld console, a machine with a curious place in gaming history.
Atari Buys Early Wizardry Rights, Plans Remasters
Atari has acquired the rights to the first five Wizardry titles, signaling new remasters, collections, and media projects for the classic RPG series.
Neo Geo
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Krikzz Considers Neo Geo AES Flash Cart, Boosting Scene Hopes
Krikzz, the developer behind the popular EverDrive series, is exploring a flash cart for the Neo Geo AES, potentially offering a new option for collectors and enthusiasts.
Neo Geo 'Overserved' Developer Ticks Off Key Risks
A new "first-party" game for the Neo Geo, 'Overserved', is in development, with its creator suggesting major technical challenges are now resolved. This marks a notable event for the classic Japanese arcade and home console.
Plaion Clarifies Neo Geo AES+ Features and Compatibility
Plaion has released an official FAQ video, offering key details on the upcoming Neo Geo AES+ console, including its connectivity, game compatibility, and accessory support.
Metal Slug's Hidden Origins Revealed by Director Kazuma Kujo
New interviews with Metal Slug director Kazuma Kujo shed light on the game's initial concept as "Metal Slug Zero" and the Irem team's transition to Nazca Corporation.
Arcade
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Evercade Announces NEOGEO Arcade 4 and Activision Collection 3
Evercade is set to expand its physical cartridge library in 2026 with the release of NEOGEO Arcade 4 and Activision Collection 3, bringing more classic titles to modern players.
Night Warriors: Darkstalkers’ Revenge Soundtrack Gets Vinyl Release
Mana Wave Media opens pre-orders for the Night Warriors: Darkstalkers’ Revenge soundtrack on vinyl, a move that solidifies the growing market for retro game audio collectibles.
Neo Geo 'Overserved' Developer Ticks Off Key Risks
A new "first-party" game for the Neo Geo, 'Overserved', is in development, with its creator suggesting major technical challenges are now resolved. This marks a notable event for the classic Japanese arcade and home console.
CPSdigiav HDMI Mod Returns for Japanese Arcade Boards
The cpsdigiav mod, offering zero-lag HDMI output for Capcom CPS 1, 2, and 3, Neo Geo, and Toaplan v2 boards, is back in stock for arcade enthusiasts seeking pristine signal quality.
Homebrew
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Cocytus Ruins Brings Lovecraft to C64
A new Lovecraftian roguelike has arrived for the Commodore 64. Cocytus Ruins: Ph'nglui Mglw'nafh is now available on itch.io.
Dracula: Dark Reign Lands on Game Boy Color
A new homebrew game, Dracula: Dark Reign, is now available for the Game Boy Color. It adds another fresh release to the handheld’s still-active software scene.
Sonic Hits ZX Spectrum Next in Homebrew Port
A homebrew port of the Master System Sonic the Hedgehog has landed on the ZX Spectrum Next. Developer Dave Douglas says the project is still in beta, with more fixes to come.
Black Tiger Gets a Genesis Homebrew Port
Capcom’s Black Tiger is finally heading to the Sega Genesis as a homebrew project from Monster Bath Games Inc. It aims to bring the 1987 arcade classic to 16-bit hardware with a proper console release.
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Mina the Hollower Launches on PC and Consoles
Yacht Club Games, best known for Shovel Knight, has launched Mina the Hollower. The new action-adventure blends Game Boy Color-style visuals with modern movement and combat.
NES Clone Chip ROM Dumped by Preservationist
A cheap NES clone phone case has given up a bigger secret than expected. Its VT369 chip ROM has now been dumped, which matters for preservation and emulation work.
Cocytus Ruins Brings Lovecraft to C64
A new Lovecraftian roguelike has arrived for the Commodore 64. Cocytus Ruins: Ph'nglui Mglw'nafh is now available on itch.io.
Miyamoto-Signed 3DS XL Heads to Auction
A black Nintendo 3DS XL signed by Shigeru Miyamoto and awarded to the 2015 Nintendo World Championships winner is now up for auction. Bidding has already reached $21,000, with days left to run.
Lincoln Letter Marks End of Sega-Nintendo War
A newly published letter from Nintendo of America’s Howard Lincoln to Sega of America’s Tom Kalinske offers a rare look at the end of the 16-bit console wars. It is a small document with a big place in gaming history.
Retro Gaming Weekly News #0203
Retro gaming news from the week, with Mina the Hollower, Donkey Kong 64 on Switch Online, Hyperkin’s Mega95 delay, and Amiga updates. A tidy round-up for readers in the UK and beyond.
Wil Overton Reworks Super Play Debut Cover
Wil Overton, the artist behind Super Play’s look, has revisited the magazine’s first cover. It is a neat reminder of how much UK gaming print shaped the scene.
Retro Gaming Weekly News #0203
From Mina the Hollower’s Metacritic lead to Donkey Kong 64 heading to Switch Online, issue 203 covers the biggest retro gaming stories this week. There is also news on Hyperkin hardware, Amiga projects, emulation updates, and preservation tools.
Sonic CD Remake Claimed by Former Sega Exec
A former Sega executive has reportedly said a remake of Sonic CD is in development. The claim points to fresh interest in one of the Mega CD’s best-known games.
Hyperkin Mega95 Delay Hits Portable Genesis Fans
Hyperkin has delayed the Mega95 portable Genesis again, and no new release window has been set. The setback matters for collectors watching the handheld clone market closely.