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👾 Retro Gaming Weekly News #0096
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This week we cover a SNES prototype that attracts record-breaking money before being mysteriously withdrawn, unpacking the 64DD, a new Nintendo World Championships, Mario 64 on the GBA and loads more.
News
🏆 Excitement levels up as the Nintendo World Championships NES Edition is now available for preorder on the Nintendo Switch, rekindling old rivalries. [GameSpot] Link
👻 Dive into nostalgia with “Cronela’s Mansion,” a new point-and-click adventure styled after the classic “Maniac Mansion,” coming to retro machines. [Time Extension] Link
🎮 A rare Nintendo console prototype is mysteriously yanked from auction after bids soared into the millions, sparking intrigue and speculation. [Destructoid] Link
🕹️ “The Hybrid Front,” a Japan-exclusive Genesis game, is now accessible to English audiences thanks to a fan translation. [GBAtemp] Link
🎮 Switch Online enhances its appeal in Japan with the general public release of Famicom controllers, blending tradition with modern tech. [GoNintendo] Link
💾 Hackers showcase their skills by reprogramming NES Tetris from within the game itself, demonstrating new possibilities in game modding. [Ars Technica] Link
🎥 Netflix expands its gaming horizon with five new games launching this month, highlighting its push into gaming. [GameSpot] Link (Not Retro, but interesting that Netflix is pushing more gaming)
🌌 “Asteroids” among other classics joins the Videogame Hall of Fame, celebrating its lasting impact and legacy. [Replay Magazine] Link
🗡️ “The Sword of Stone” slices into the Sega Game Gear lineup, offering a new narrative adventure for vintage gaming enthusiasts. [Time Extension] Link
🕹️ Konami refreshes its classic lineup, bringing beloved SNES and Sega Genesis titles back into the spotlight. [ComicBook] Link
🎮 AI leaps forward, mastering a variety of Atari games, setting a new benchmark in AI capabilities. [Yahoo Movies Canada] Link
🎮 Provenance emulator expands its reach, now available for beta testing on iPhone, iPad, and soon Apple TV, bridging past and present gaming eras. [iMore] Link
Features
🕵️♂️ Dive into the past with the lesser-known Satellaview sequel to Famicom Detective Club, uncovering a piece of gaming history. [Time Extension] Link
🕹️ The Sega Game Gear gets a new lease on life thanks to Raspberry Pi’s latest compute module 4 innovation. [Raspberry Pi] Link
📦 Discover why this old Nintendo console’s clunky, rectangular design was purpose-built for a very specific reason. [Gearrice] Link
🎨 Uncover the story behind Mega Man’s infamously bad video game box art – a tale of rushed deadlines and unexpected outcomes. [Den of Geek] Link
🎮 Excitement in France as multiple copies of the delayed Mega Drive game Paprium are discovered in a warehouse. [Time Extension] Link
🕵️ Concerns rise as the Perfect Dark reboot is reportedly in a rough state; fans are anxious about its future. [GGRecon] Link
🏁 N64 speedrunners face challenges as specialized controllers and joysticks push the limits for setting new world records. [The Verge] Link
🎮 Explore the quirky and often broken job system in Final Fantasy III in an insightful retrospective. [Giant Bomb] Link
💸 Atari fans are dismayed after spending $1000 on the 50th XP Collection, only to find two of its games are broken. [Time Extension] Link
🎮 The state of Game Boy emulation in 2024: A reflection on its evolution and the current landscape. [Hackaday] Link
📦 Unpacking the story of the 64DD: Nintendo’s most infamous hardware flop and what went wrong. [Time Extension] Link
Lists & Rankings
🕹️ Dive into nostalgia with the top SNES fighting games that defined a generation, featuring classics that still throw a punch. [CBR] Link
🏰 Revisit the magic: The best classic Disney platformers that brought our favourite characters to life in pixel-perfect detail. [The Gamer] Link
