๐พ Retro Gaming Weekly News #0093
Welcome to issue #93!
Lots of talk this week about Apple allowing emulation on their devices, Golden Axe gets a TV series, new Konami cheat code, iconic processor discontinued and a lot more.
Apple Emulations News
๐ฎ Level up your iPhone gaming: Learn how to emulate Nintendo and Sega games seamlessly on your device. [Lifehacker] Link
๐ The Famicom Simulator's brief stint in the App Store ends as the developer pulls the plug just one day after launch. [Breaking Latest News] Link
๐ Apple clarifies its decision to remove the Game Boy emulator iGBA from the App Store, citing policy violations. [MacTrast] Link
๐ฒ Dive into retro gaming on iOS: A guide to using the Delta emulator and installing game ROMs. [Fossbytes] Link
๐น๏ธ Analogue Pocket enthusiasts rejoice as new adapters expand the device's compatibility, enhancing the retro gaming experience. [Forbes] Link
๐ Rapid success: Kickstarter for 'Star Control' successor 'Free Stars: Children of Infinity' reaches funding goal in just three hours. [Time Extension] Link
News
๐น๏ธ Three classic SNES games join the Nintendo Switch Online lineup this April, adding more retro flavor to the modern console. [GameRant] Link
๐ข Dive into the latest theme park attractions designed for gamers, blending physical thrills with virtual adventures. [Theme Park Insider] Link
๐น๏ธ Decades later, a new Konami code cheat has surfaced for an old N64 game, proving it's never too late for secrets. [Metro] Link
๐ฎ Unearth gaming history: A canceled Nintendo 64 game similar to Tomb Raider has been revived for emulation enthusiasts. [PC Gamer] Link
๐ง The end of an era: Zilog announces it will stop making the iconic Z80 microprocessor nearly 50 years after its debut. [TechSpot] Link
๐ Mortal Kombat sees a nostalgic revival with a new fanmade port for the Atari Jaguar, over 30 years after its original release. [Time Extension] Link
๐น๏ธ A rare Sega TeraDrive version of the adventure game "The Manhole" has been discovered and preserved, safeguarding a piece of video game history. [Time Extension] Link
๐ช Golden Axe is swinging into the world of animation with a new series announced by Comedy Central, promising epic battles and laughs. [Xbox Achievements] Link
๐น๏ธ Evercade expands its library with the release of the Giga Cart, packing numerous retro games into one massive collection. [Retro Dodo] Link
Features
๐ฎ Shade Reogen's PiControl now lets Atari 2600 fans use modern Bluetooth controllers with their classic consoles, merging old-school fun with new-school tech. [Hackster] Link
๐ Sonic the Hedgehog 2 races onto TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculators, proving that even educational tools can have a wild side. [Liliputing] Link
๐น๏ธ The Bootleg Nintendo Network replacement now operates without the need for jailbreaking, opening up more accessible ways to keep classic Nintendo consoles online. [Engadget] Link
Lists & Rankings
๐ Slam dunk secrets: Discover things you never knew about NBA Jam, from hidden features to behind-the-scenes stories. [Den of Geek] Link
Thanks for reading!