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[107]👾 Retro Gaming Weekly News #0107
Here comes issue 107 being written from a train in Spain.
Lots of news this week including some amazing Nintendo key rings, the Neptune making progress, news on the Tomb Raider RV series and more games for retro consoles (and a whole lot more).
News
🧩 New Nintendo gacha machines are selling controller part keyrings that double as real replacement pieces—collect and repair! [Gamereactor] Link
🎮 A new Famicom shooting game, “Super Winged Knight Estique,” lets you switch between robot and flying forms to tackle giant bosses. [Passionate Geekz] Link
🎮 Jalecolle Famicom Edition brings classic Jaleco NES games to the Switch, blending nostalgia with modern convenience. [Time Extension] Link
🤑 A rare Nintendo gold cartridge is up for auction, with collectors eagerly eyeing this precious gaming artifact. [Gigazine] Link
🎥 Netflix’s “The Toys That Made Us” returns with new seasons, diving deeper into the toys that shaped our childhoods. [MovieWeb] Link
🕹️ Atari takes a leap into the blockchain world, bringing classic games on-chain. [Cointelegraph] Link
⚔️ An unofficial Mega Drive sequel to “Kenseiden” has been released, offering fans a new chapter in the saga. [Time Extension] Link
🎮 The upcoming “Tomb Raider” reboot, with Phoebe Waller-Bridge on board, promises an exciting new take on the iconic franchise. [MovieWeb] Link
🧱 LEGO and Nintendo team up to bring a Super Mario SNES set, including Yoshi, to San Diego Comic-Con—retro gaming meets brick-building fun! [The Verge] Link
Features
💼 The Famicom failure that nearly bankrupted HAL but ended up shaping Nintendo’s future in unexpected ways. [Nintendo Life] Link
🔧 A DIY mod finally resolves a notorious issue that plagued the Super Nintendo for over 30 years. [Notebookcheck] Link
🔥 An incredible Sega Genesis port of Real Bout Fatal Fury Special is now available for free, bringing arcade action home. [Time Extension] (below) Link
🕹️ The GF-1 Neptune FPGA console aims to fulfill the dream SEGA had for the canceled Genesis 32X, promising new life for old classics. [Notebookcheck] (below) Link
🎲 35 years ago, a quirky RPG redefined the genre forever, leaving a lasting impact on the gaming world. [Inverse] Link
Lists & Rankings
🕹️ A deep dive into the best games that graced the Atari Jaguar, showcasing its unique contributions to the gaming world. [CBR] Link
💎 Uncovering five hidden gems from the Nintendo 64 era that every retro gamer should know about. [Gearrice] Link
🎮 The Sega Saturn’s weirdest games that pushed the boundaries of creativity and gaming conventions. [CBR] Link