👾 Retro Gaming Weekly News #0056

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Can you guess the retro game from the riddle below?

In the week of August 7, 1987, a game was set ablaze,

On a console where adventure fans praised.

With a young knight clad in green attire,

Embark on a quest that will never tire.

Rescue the princess, defeat the evil king,

In this action-packed game, courage is the thing.

Explore dungeons, discover secrets untold,

In a fantasy land where legends unfold.

News

8BitDo brings nostalgia to mechanical keyboards with designs inspired by the Nintendo Entertainment System, giving gamers a delightful blast from the past. [List23] Link 

Introducing “Zephyr’s Pass,” a new Game Boy Colour title that retro gaming enthusiasts can look forward to soon! 🎮 [Niche Gamer] Link

Former US President Barack Obama reveals his Super Smash Bros. main: Captain Falcon! 🇺🇸👊 [Comicbook.com] Link

Blast through the 16-bit chaos in “Gunslugs,” now available for Sega Genesis/Mega Drive! (Trailer Below)🔫 [GamingLyfe] Link

Unearth the cancelled gem “Sonic X-treme” as Sega reveals its long-lost promotional screens! 🦔 [Destructoid] Link

Unearthed footage of a canceled Indiana Jones game will send adventurers on a nostalgic journey! 🎒 [Stealth Optional] Link

Fatal Fury fans, get ready to throw down, as the beloved fighting game series officially announces its comeback after over 20 long years! 🔥 [Ruetir] Link

Get ready to embark on a nostalgic journey through the PC Engine’s captivating history with “PC Engine: The Box Art Collection” from Bitmap Books! 🎮🎨 [List23] Link

Features

Celebrating the 34th anniversary of the beloved Nintendo Game Boy, a handheld that shaped gaming history. [Inverse] Link

A history lesson on the 1983 video game crash and its relevance. [FEE] Link 

Cleaning tips for your beloved Super NES: All you need to know to keep this old tech shining! [IGN] Link

Travel back to 1989 and discover the historic release date of the iconic Game Boy in the US! 🎮 [Fatherly] Link

Discover the rarest game console ever made, a true gem for collectors! [JStationX] Link

Make your N64 games shine on modern HDTVs with these tips! 📺✨ [JStationX] Link

Unravel the mystery behind bits in video games and how they shaped the gaming landscape! 🕹️ [JStationX] Link

Check out the cycle-accurate Sega Genesis powered by FPGA, bringing retro gaming to a whole new level! 🎮 [Hackaday] Link

Witness the mesmerising evolution of gaming, from pixel art to photorealism! 🎮 [Game is Hard] Link

Lists & Rankings

The fascinating story of 6 consoles that nearly didn’t happen, reminding us of the uncertainties that shaped gaming history. [TheGamer] Link

The 10 worst video game controllers of all time: Brace yourself for some cringe-worthy designs! [Sportskeeda] Link

Get ready for the toughest challenges in Mario history! These are the hardest Mario boss fights that will test your skills to the max. 🍄💥 [CBR] Link

Discover the top 10 N64 games released late in its lifecycle that still shine brightly! 🌟 [CBR] Link

Find out the momentous year when Sega made its grand entrance into the gaming world! 🎮 [JStationX] Link

Get ready for some Sega Game Gear nostalgia as we explore the 10 best games that made this handheld gem shine! 🕹️ [DualShockers] Link

Discover the 10 rarest and most expensive Sega Genesis games that collectors dream of owning! 💎 [GameRant] Link

Uncover the priciest and most elusive Atari 2600 games that collectors are hunting for! 💸 [GameRant] Link

Answer: The game is “The Legend of Zelda” for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), turning 36 this week.