👾 Retro Gaming Weekly News #0109

Welcome to the 109th edition of the world’s largest weekly retro gaming newsletter.

This week we include articles covering moments that defined the console war in the 90’s, Doom is back for the SNES, so is Sunsoft and much more.

News

🎮 Rendering Ranger: R2 is making a comeback with a Rewind feature, heading to PC and consoles. [Bleeding Cool] Link

💥 Limited Run Games reveals the definitive DOOM physical release for SNES, perfect for collectors. [Nintendo Soup] Link

🛠️ New SNES hardware on the way this month from Columbus Circle, promising to bring retro gaming to the modern age. [Time Extension] Link

🇯🇵 Sunsoft returns, bringing three Japan-exclusive Famicom titles to modern platforms, delighting retro enthusiasts. [Destructoid] Link

🎮 Two classic Jaleco Famicom games make their debut on the Switch, adding to its ever-growing retro library. [Nintendo Life] Link

👟 Adidas launches sneakers inspired by the epic console war between the overseas Super Nintendo and Mega Drive. [Passionate Geekz] Link

🦆 The developer behind Duck Hunt for Game Boy is back with a next-gen version, blending nostalgia with modern tech. [Time Extension] Link

🎨 Thumby Color brings Raspberry Pi-powered retro gaming in a Game Boy Advance-like form, packing a nostalgic punch. [TechEBlog] Link

Features

⚔️ Dive into the epic SNES vs. Sega Genesis console war and explore the pivotal moments that shaped a generation. [Den of Geek] Link

🇯🇵 The best SNES JRPGs that never left Japan: Discover the hidden gems of the Super Famicom. [Siliconera] Link

🔍 After 23 years, Animal Crossing’s NES emulator still hides a mystery known to only 30 elusive Japanese players. [GamesRadar] Link

🎮 The ultimate retro gaming nostalgia trip: A gallery of the best retro game consoles. [EarlyGame] Link

🛠️ Sick of waiting for a new Landstalker? Now you can build your own with this innovative tool. [Time Extension] (below) Link

🔴 Vision Pro meets Virtual Boy: A wild new take on Nintendo’s infamous headset with the VirtualFriend emulator. [The Verge] Link

🔧 Banjo-Kazooie meets Zelda in a stunning Wind Waker mod that fuses two beloved worlds. [GameRant] Link

🎵 What is the best game still exclusive to the Sega CD? A deep dive into the console’s hidden treasures. [TheGamer] Link

🕹️ Have you ever played a TurboGrafx-16 game? Explore the legacy of this underappreciated console. [TheGamer] Link

Lists & Rankings

🚫 Discover the video game consoles that never made it to store shelves, leaving us wondering what could have been. [SlashGear] Link

🎨 Dive into the vibrant world of Game Boy Color with a roundup of the best games that defined the handheld’s legacy. [ScreenRant] Link

🔵 Spin-off success: A look at the best Sonic games that stepped out of the main series and into the spotlight. [CBR] Link

🕹️ Counting down the top 7 best-designed handhelds of all time, celebrating innovation in portable gaming. [GameLuster] Link