👾 Retro Gaming Weekly News #0095

Greetings gamers, welcome to the 95th edition of the newsletter! Retro is getting a huge focus due to emulation being hot stuff on Apple devices, and the growth can only be good for fans.

In this weeks edition we cover more news on Apple emulation, the OG Zelda prototype has been found and preserved, the Game Gear is 33, Kirby also celebrates a birthday, Unreal Zelda and a load more.

News

🗺️ A treasure of gaming history unearthed: the prototype of the original “The Legend of Zelda” for NES has been discovered and preserved. [GBAtemp] Link

📀 Limited Run issues an apology for the sale of CD-Rs mislabeled as authentic 3DO games. [Video Games Chronicle] Link

🖥️ Sega’s System 18 arcade board is being revived with an FPGA core, bringing classic arcade vibes into the modern era. [Time Extension] Link

📱 Delta, the top game emulator app on iOS, hits number one on the App Store, letting users relive their favorite classic games on the go. [Digital Trends] Link

👾 Zook Hero 3, a super rare Taiwanese Mega Man bootleg, has been successfully dumped and preserved. [Time Extension] Link

🌍 Experience “Zelda: Ocarina of Time” like never before in a stunning Unreal Engine remake, now available for download. [Gaming Bible] Link

⚔️ Nintendo intensifies its crackdown on fan-made content, shutting down another high-profile fan project. [Yahoo Finance] Link

🛑 Over 8000 DMCA takedowns issued by Nintendo as it targets emulator-related projects on GitHub. [Yahoo Tech] Link

🕹️ The retro revival continues as “Cyber Citizen Shockman 3” makes a splash on Western consoles, blending old-school gameplay with contemporary flair. [Gaminglyfe] Link

🎮 “Mega Man V” for Game Boy is getting a 16-bit style fan remake, promising to enhance the classic experience with modern graphics. [Time Extension] Link

🌀 Google’s tribute to Sonic goes awry; Sega demands an explanation after the homage fails to impress. [Gearrice] Link

Features

🎮 Dive into the evolution of gaming consoles, from Nintendo’s pioneering systems to Sony’s game-changing PlayStations. [European Times] Link

🕹️ “Fear the Mad Catz” and other infamous controllers that gamers love to hate, reviewed as some of the worst ever. [Rap Reviews] Link

🎂 Celebrate with Kirby as Nintendo marks another delightful year of star-studded adventures and pink puff magic. [Nintendo] Link

🕹️ Transform your N64 with the SummerCart64 flash cart, turning any console into a powerhouse reminiscent of the legendary 64DD. [Retro Dodo] Link

🌌 A look back at how Sega’s unexpected act of kindness was a game-changer for Nvidia’s early days. [Time Extension] Link

🎮 Celebrating Pokemon Stadium: A retrospective on its groundbreaking 3D graphics and the charming minigames that defined a generation. [GameRant] Link

🎮 Experience The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time like never before with this stunning Unreal Engine remake, now available for download. [Gaming Bible] Link

📸 Step into a haunted house with “Mystery Show,” a unique Game Boy Camera exhibition blending nostalgia with spooky fun. [Rock Paper Shotgun] Link

💾 A developer’s quest to preserve the iconic Z80 processor as an open-source project aims to bring the classic chip back to life. [Tom’s Hardware] Link

👾 Exploring the secretive world of Game Boy demakes, where modern games are reimagined for yesterday’s handhelds. [VideoGamer] Link

🕹️ Sega celebrates 33 years of the Game Gear with a nostalgic look back at its portable gaming revolution. [GoNintendo] Link

🌐 Take a trip back in time as enthusiasts bring the Sega Saturn online in 2024, reliving the days of dial-up and classic gaming. [Time Extension] Link

Lists & Rankings

🎮 Discover the world’s rarest and most valuable limited-edition consoles that every collector dreams of. [Sportskeeda] Link

🦸‍♂️ Journey through the best X-Men video games of all time, a mutant-filled experience not to be missed. [TechTimes] Link

👻 Delve into the shadows with the top horror games on the Sega Saturn, a console that dared to scare. [GameRant] Link