👾 Retro Gaming Weekly News #0113

Issue #113 features AYANEO’s retro power bank, Streets of Rage levelling hack, and the rare Nintendo PlayStation prototype sale. Plus, Star Wars games ranked and more!

News

🔋 AYANEO launches a retro-themed power bank, blending nostalgic design with modern charging capabilities. [TechEBlog] Link

🕹️ Gimmick 2 from Bitwave Games brings classic platforming action back, delighting fans of the original. [GamingOnLinux] (below) Link

🎃 Restless Anima promises to spook NES and Dreamcast players with its new horror adventure. [Time Extension] (below) Link

🎮 The iPhone Game Boy case brings back classic handheld gaming, merging retro aesthetics with modern tech. [MacRumors] Link

🍖 The Meating offers an intriguing blend of horror and humor in a retro-style pixel adventure. [Mega Cat Studios] Link

💰 A rare Nintendo PlayStation prototype sold for $35k, offering a fascinating glimpse of gaming history. [The Value] Link

🛠️ The Saturn FPGA core reaches a new milestone, boosting accuracy for retro gaming hardware enthusiasts. [Time Extension] Link

Features

🎮 Japan sets the bar for retro game collectors with unparalleled treasures and rare finds for those on the hunt. [The Straits Times] Link

🎨 Retro gaming takes on vibrant new life with the Chromatic Handheld Mod, bringing back the best of old-school in a whole new way. [The Gamer] Link

📼 ModRetro resurrects forgotten, unreleased Game Boy games from the ’90s with the Chromatic project, offering an exciting look at what could have been. [Retro Dodo] (below) Link

🗡️ Zelda’s timeline debate resurfaces as fans dive into the latest theories surrounding Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild. [The Gamer] Link

🎮 Former Nintendo president Reggie Fils-Aimé showcases his epic N64 collection, and fans are lining up to make offers. [LevelUp] Link

🐉 The PC-88 version of Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes arrives on Switch next week, giving new life to this classic RPG. [Time Extension] Link

🌀 New Streets of Rage 2 ROM hack adds a levelling system, breathing fresh life into the classic Sega brawler. [Time Extension] (below) Link

📱 Nintendo insiders once toyed with an N64 handheld to compete with the Game Gear – find out why it didn’t make the cut. [Retro Dodo] Link

📦 Storing your retro game collection in a shed? Here’s why it’s a terrible idea – protect those classics! [Time Extension] Link

🐼 Rocket Panda blasts off to the Sega Genesis and Mega Drive this September 16, bringing fast-paced fun. [MP3s and NPCs] Link

📼 Atari’s Yars’ Revenge Rising returns with a fresh preview, courtesy of WayForward, blending nostalgia with modern gameplay. [Polygon] Link

💨 Ever wonder how old Sonic the Hedgehog really is? CBR digs deep into the timeline of everyone’s favourite speedy blue hero. [CBR] Link

Lists & Rankings

🎮 Discover some of the rarest and most valuable Sega Genesis games that collectors dream of adding to their collection. [The Gamer] Link

👾 From Bowser to Ganon, here’s a roundup of the toughest boss fights in Nintendo’s history, guaranteed to test your patience. [Game Rant] Link

🧠 Get into the zone with these top games that put players into a flow state, where time melts away and focus sharpens. [The Gamer] Link

🗡️ Ranking the best handheld Zelda games that have captivated fans over the years, from the Game Boy to the DS. [CBR] Link

🎮 The horizontal shooter Game Fighter is making waves on the Game Boy with its challenging gameplay and retro appeal. [TechEBlog] (below) Link

📉 Nintendo franchises that are unlikely to make a comeback—say goodbye to these once-beloved series. [Game Rant] Link

🌌 Star Wars games ranked: From lightsaber duels to space battles, find out which titles in the galaxy far, far away reign supreme. [Rolling Stone] Link