Welcome to the 112th issue, in this week we cover a Dreamcast Inspired retro console that also plays steam games, the best Star Wars games, Streets of Rage ultimate and a whole lot more.
News
🕹️ GameStop dives into nostalgia by selling retro consoles and games, bringing classic titles back to the shelves. [USA Today] Link
🕰️ Classic horror fans rejoice: The SNES horror game Clock Tower is getting a re-release, promising chills and thrills all over again. [ComicBook] (below) Link
🧛 Fan port of Castlevania III teased for the Mega Drive/Genesis, but there’s a catch that might haunt fans. [Time Extension] Link
🎮 EmuDeck Mini PC promises a retro gaming experience with modern specs, packing plenty of power in a tiny package. [TechEBlog] (below) Link
🕹️ Retro-Bit is teasing a Saturn arcade stick and wireless Dreamcast controller, bringing classic feel with modern convenience. [Destructoid] Link
🥋 The King of Fighters celebrates its 30th anniversary with a dedicated website, looking back at three decades of brawling action. [Gematsu] Link
Features
🎮 Paul Rudd’s Super Nintendo launch commercial from 1991 resurfaces, offering a nostalgic trip back to the console’s iconic debut. [TechEBlog] (below) Link
⭐ From battling the Empire to piloting iconic ships, these 10 Star Wars video games come close to perfection in the galaxy far, far away. [Head Topics] Link
🗺️ Travel through time with a chronological journey through every Legend of Zelda game, charting the evolution of a legendary franchise. [Techopedia] Link
🍌 Relive the groundbreaking platforming of Donkey Kong Country with this in-depth review that celebrates its impact and enduring appeal. [CBR] Link
🕹️ Yars’ Revenge rises again with WayForward’s modern take, reimagining an Atari classic for a new generation. [Polygon] Link
Lists & Rankings
🎮 When the game is better than the movie: A look at licensed video games that outshone their cinematic counterparts. [Collider] Link
🐻 Banjo-Kazooie joins the fully decompiled club, opening the door to endless possibilities for fan-made mods and more. [Nintendo Life] Link
👊 Streets of Rage Plus delivers the ultimate experience for Sega’s belt-scrolling scrapper, refining a classic for the modern age. [Time Extension] Link
🦇 Brace yourself for a challenge: A ranking of the hardest Castlevania games that will test even the most seasoned vampire hunters. [CBR] Link
🎮 Sega’s best games by console: A nostalgic journey through the greatest titles across every Sega system. [The Gamer] Link
⚙️ An early Sonic CD prototype makes its way to the Sega Genesis, offering a unique glimpse into the blue blur’s development history. [Time Extension] Link
🍄 Celebrating the best Mario & Waluigi games: A tribute to the iconic mustachioed duo’s greatest adventures. [The Gamer] Link
🕹️ Sega nearly created a Wii Remote-style controller for the Dreamcast and a VR headset for the Saturn – a glimpse of what might have been. [Time Extension] Link
🎮 Ten surprising facts about the N64 that even die-hard fans might not know – a deeper dive into Nintendo’s classic console. [Cultured Vultures] Link
🗡️ Golden Axe’s best video games ranked, celebrating the high points of Sega’s legendary hack-and-slash series. [The Gamer] Link
🚔 Taito’s Chase H.Q. spin-off, Crime City, gets an unofficial Mega Drive/Genesis port, bringing arcade thrills to your home console. [Time Extension] Link
🎴 Shinobi’s best games ranked, exploring the evolution of Sega’s iconic ninja through its most memorable titles. [The Gamer] Link
