๐พ Retro Gaming Weekly News #0108
Welcome to issue 108!
Quite a light week of news this week, but we cover a new Intellivision arcade machine, the weirdest Mario spin offs and Game Informer shuts down.
News
๐ง Console modder teases a Super Nintendo two-chip DIY project coming soon, sparking excitement among retro enthusiasts. [ChannelNews] Link
๐ Romhacking.net shuts down, marking a significant loss for the emulation and classic gaming community. [The Verge] Link
๐ฐ Game Informer magazine shuts its doors, ending an era of in-depth gaming journalism. [The Shortcut] Link
๐น๏ธ ColecoVision celebrates its legacy with a full-size arcade cabinet rollout, delighting fans of classic gaming. [TechSpot] Link
๐ฑ AYANEO launches a unique OLED Android retro gaming handheld, blending modern tech with vintage play. [TechSpot] Link
Features
๐ฐ Discover why the classic NES and SNES are still so expensive and where you can snag one. [SlashGear] Link
๐ Want to grasp the full extent of the Virtual Boy's failure? Visit a Japanese game shop for a reality check. [Time Extension] Link
โ Please stop blowing into your Nintendo cartridges โ it's not helping! [Boing Boing] Link
๐ธ Your old video games could be worth a small fortune โ find out which titles are cashing in big. [LADbible] Link
๐ Unlock Streets of Rage's bad ending solo โ no second player needed. [Time Extension] Link
Lists & Rankings
๐บ Journey back to the golden age of gaming with the 15 best video game commercials of the 1980s. [Den of Geek] Link
๐ Discover the weirdest Mario spin-off games that you probably never knew existed. [TheGamer] Link
