👾 Retro Gaming Weekly News #0100

Here we are, issue #100 – I wanted to take a moment to thank you all for reading the newsletter each week. It is a labour of love; the best gift you can give is when you like or share the edition.

In this week’s newsletter we cover the rise and fall of Sega, running .net on a NES, a classic SNES racer gets a remake, $800 Sega watches and a load more.

News

🎮 Super Famicom’s “Rider Spirits” rides again, soon to be re-released on modern consoles. [Time Extension] (below) Link

🕹️ Mega Man fans rejoice: Five Game Boy titles added to the Nintendo Switch Online library. [Nintendo World Report] (below) Link

👊 Double Dragon Collection coming to the West, complete with a collector’s edition. [Nintendo Everything] (below) Link

🕹️ Palmer Luckey introduces the Chromatic Game Boy, a colourful twist on the classic console. [Pocket Lint] Link

🗡️ Rediscover a hidden gem as one of the most underrated SNES JRPGs receives a fan-made upgrade. [Time Extension] Link

🦖 Turok Trilogy’s return: “Dino-mite” physical releases announced for PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. [Forbes] Link

👓 Experience Super Mario 64 in VR on an actual Nintendo 64 – frame rate issues may cause motion sickness. [GamesRadar] Link

⏱️ SEGA teams with Anicorn to launch Genesis/Mega Drive-themed watches, priced at $800. [Noisy Pixel] (below) Link

🚫 SEGA clarifies no new mini hardware to be announced in 2024, dashing fan hopes. [Time Extension] Link

👬 26 years later, SEGA classic Burning Rangers gets a two-player mode, enhancing the nostalgia. [Time Extension] Link

🎮 UFO50 packages 50 retro-styled games into one explosive collection, promising a treasure trove of old-school gameplay. [The Sixth Axis] Link

🌳 Lost Tarzan game for Atari 2600 finally swings into the market 40 years later, challenging Pitfall for the retro crown. [Hot Hardware] Link

🕰️ Nightdive and Ziggurat team up to resurrect “Killing Time,” bringing a cult classic back to life. [Destructoid] Link

Features

🕹️ Dive into the storied past of Sega and discover how its innovative gaming solutions continue to influence the industry. [TechSpot] Link

🖥️ Microsoft unveils a nostalgic twist: running .NET on an NES, blending modern tech with retro gaming. [Time Extension] Link

🎮 Exploring the enduring allure of retro gaming: Why the old school is still cool. [Game Tyrant] Link

🔍 Metal Gear Solid 2’s clever easter egg: a hidden Konami code revealed after years, featuring Snake and Otacon. [Meristation] Link

🎮 Saturn handheld draws from Sega’s Project Venus prototype, promising a nostalgic gameplay experience with a modern twist. [TechSpot] Link

🎭 Stunning Skull Kid cosplay brings Majora’s Mask to life, capturing the eerie and magical essence of the game. [Screen Rant] Link

Lists & Rankings

🕹️ Dive into the top-ranked NeoGeo arcade games, celebrating the console that changed the face of gaming. [CBR] Link

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