Issue 102 coming in hot as Bowsers’ bath. In this week’s news we cover the release of a new Sega Consoles (kind of) in Brazil, more gaming goodness for IOS, some Shining Force news and stocks more.

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News

🎮 Zelda II leaps from NES to SNES in a stunning fan-made port, breathing new life into a classic adventure. [Time Extension] Link

🌟 After 32 years, the cult classic NES platformer known for fetching thousands on eBay finally gets a sequel. [GamesRadar] (below) Link

🛡️ Romancing Saga 2’s next chapter, “Revenge of the Seven,” announced for the Switch, promising epic new adventures. [NintendoSoup] Link

📱 Stream retro video games on your iPhone with Antstream, changing the game for mobile retro gaming. [Global Village Space] Link

🎂 Celebrate the Famicom’s 40th anniversary with a DIY paper replica, courtesy of Nintendo. [GeekCulture] Link

🌐 Nintendo World Championships NES edition evolves into a Tetris 99-style battle royale. [Gameranx] Link

🎮 Nintendo Switch Online expands its library with four new games set for a 2024 release. [AZ Central] Link

🔥 Issues plague the Switch Online version of Perfect Dark, frustrating fans with multiple glitches. [GoNintendo] Link

🌌 Sega’s mythical Neptune console resurrected in FPGA form, promising a blend of nostalgia and modern tech. [Time Extension] (below) Link

🎮 The GF1 Neptune, a new Brazilian console, set to dazzle at Gamescom LATAM. [MediaRunSearch] Link

🕹️ Everdrive creator Krikzz unveils a new, affordable Genesis/Mega Drive flash cart, making retro gaming more accessible. [Time Extension] Link

🌍 Former Satellaview exclusive, Cyber Citizen Shockman Zero, set to make its Western debut this July. [Destructoid] Link

Features

🕹️ Lost and found: A rare copy of the Famicom title ‘Moeyo Butaman’ emerges after decades. [Time Extension] Link

🌍 NES nostalgia: Zelda’s iconic overworld is meticulously recreated in Quest Master. [Nintendo Life] Link

📀 A surprising discovery shows Shining Force CD didn’t need the Sega CD backup RAM cart to save games. [Time Extension] Link

📸 Early peek: A very early Final Fantasy VII prototype screenshot resurfaces, offering a glimpse into its development. [GoNintendo] Link

🎮 Celebrating the best games on consoles that didn’t make the cut. [Den of Geek] Link

🌌 What could have been: Sega nearly brought Shining Force 1 and 2 to the Saturn. [Time Extension] Link

🕹️ Mastering the past: Games that defined the Sega Master System. [Den of Geek] Link

🏁 From passion project to potential official sequel, meet the solo dev behind the Sega Rally tribute. [Time Extension] Link

🐱 Bubsy bounds back: ‘Bubsy in the Purrfect Collection’ announced for modern platforms. [Gematsu] Link

📺 NES Works 1989: Dive deep into Nintendo’s peak years in this compelling retrospective. [GoNintendo] (below) Link

Lists & Rankings

🕹️ Dive into the world of Nintendo’s quirkiest system peripheral ever, a dive into the weird and wonderful. [SlashGear] Link

👾 Discover which classic ’90s video games have gracefully aged like fine wine. [CBR] Link

💰 Exploring the rarest video game consoles: Find out how much these collectable treasures are worth today. [The Gamer] LinkView draft historySettings