👾 Retro Gaming Weekly News #0125
The newsletter includes 26 stories spanning retro gaming news, fan projects, and in-depth reviews. From 8BitDo’s Xbox retro keyboard to Sega classics and Polymega updates, it’s packed with gaming nostalgia! #GamingNews #RetroGaming #NintendoSwitch #Xbox
News
🎹 8BitDo is releasing an official Xbox version of its retro keyboard, blending nostalgia with modern gaming convenience. [Video Games Chronicle] Link
🕹️ New games have joined the Sega Genesis collections on Nintendo Switch Online, giving retro fans even more to enjoy. [Nintendo] Link
⚔️ A new Magic Knight game is set to launch next year, celebrating the iconic character’s 40th anniversary with style. [Time Extension] Link
🌌 Nintendo Switch Online expands its library with classics like Vectorman, thrilling nostalgic gamers everywhere. [Niche Gamer] Link
🛸 Star Fox 64 lands in an all-new port, bringing space combat excitement to a fresh audience. [Android Authority] (below) Link
🔍 The internet’s most mysterious game has been uncovered, ending years of speculation and intrigue. [Time Extension] Link
⚙️ Polymega’s latest system update, 1.1.32, delivers a wealth of new features and improvements for retro hardware enthusiasts. [Time Extension] Link
Features
🕹️ Epoch Super Cassette Vision gets a hands-on deep dive, showcasing its retro charm and unique gaming quirks. [TechEBlog] (below) Link
📱 Is the Apple TV 4K worth it for retro gaming? This guide weighs its pros and cons for classic gamers. [Geeky Gadgets] Link
🎴 Pokémon TCG for the Game Boy just got cooler with a deck box inspired by the iconic trading card game. [Game Rant] Link
🎮 Japan-exclusive Club Nintendo gift changed the way players controlled their TVs, a true retro innovation. [Meristation] Link
📀 Atari 7800 gets a fresh look in this retro review, revisiting a console that dared to stand out. [Gizmodo] Link
🏕️ Bart Simpson’s Escape from Camp Deadly celebrates an anniversary, taking us back to a summer of chaotic fun. [Pocket Tactics] Link
💥 Fan-made Genesis port of Irem’s hit Vigilante promises to revive its arcade beat-’em-up glory. [Time Extension] Link
🔍 Infamous cheat codes from gaming’s golden age are revisited, highlighting the tricks every player wanted to know. [Game Rant] Link
🛑 SuperSega’s latest review warns retro gamers to keep their wallets closed for this one. [Time Extension] Link
🌕 Sega Saturn finally gets its own Shenmue-inspired adventure in a long-awaited fan project. [Time Extension] Link
🚗 Vroom, the Atari ST racer, is officially being ported to the Jaguar, speeding its way into retro enthusiasts’ collections. [Time Extension] Link
🚀 Yuzo Koshiro’s Genesis shmup Earthion is getting an upgraded arcade release, breathing new life into a cult classic. [Time Extension] Link
Lists & Rankings
🎮 Rare’s best Nintendo games beyond Donkey Kong shine in this ranking of classics worth revisiting. [CBR] Link
🍄 The entire Mario & Luigi series ranked: A nostalgic journey through this beloved RPG saga. [Nintendo Everything] Link
📉 When 2D legends faltered: A look at video game series that struggled with the transition to 3D. [CBR] Link
🎲 Sega Master System’s top five games: A celebration of classics from Sega’s iconic console. [Royals Blue] Link
🛡️ Predator takes centre stage in this ranking of the best games inspired by the ultimate hunter. [Space] Link
