👾 Retro Gaming Weekly News #0116

A trio of rare Famicom Jaleco games is coming to Switch! Plus, Nintendo ends repairs for Classic Famicom consoles, marking the end of an era. Celebrate #Nintendo’s 135th anniversary and more retro news! 🎮 

News

🎮 A trio of obscure but rad Famicom Jaleco games is headed to the Switch, bringing retro joy to modern consoles. [Destructoid] Link

🛠️ Nintendo announces the end of repairs for Classic Mini Famicom and Super Famicom, marking the end of an era for fans. [Sora News 24] Link

🎉 Nintendo celebrates 135 years of business, a testament to the company’s enduring legacy and innovation in gaming. [My Nintendo News] Link

🕹️ Fans rejoice as Bakeru, the long-awaited sequel to the Legend of Goemon series, is officially in the works. [Polygon] Link

📱 Miyoo’s Mini Flip handheld, an upgraded Game Boy Advance SP with dual joysticks, promises retro gaming with a modern twist. [PC Guide] Link

🛠️ Square Enix teases mini metal models of retro Sega consoles, bringing iconic systems to collectors’ shelves. [Automaton Media] Link

🌕 The Lunar Remastered Collection is officially announced, delighting RPG fans with updated versions of this beloved series. [Noisy Pixel] Link

🕹️ Atari 50 gets even better with the launch of the Wider World of Atari expansion, bringing new content to the collection. [Games Asylum] (below) Link

📱 Atari Jaguar emulation might be heading to the iPhone soon, bringing yet another retro console to Apple’s ecosystem. [The Verge] Link

Features

🕹️ The Nintendo Museum gift shop unveils giant Wiimote and N64 controller plushes, making retro gaming even more huggable. [The Gamer] Link

🕹️ Nintendo Museum’s merch lineup includes everything from Virtual Boy mugs to Wii Remotes, a nostalgic dream for collectors. [GoNintendo] (below) Link

💥 Love Zombies Ate My Neighbors? Check out Lethal Wedding, the new Sega Genesis shooter packed with similar retro chaos. [Time Extension] Link

🦊 Star Fox 2 characters blast their way into the original SNES classic thanks to an exciting new ROM hack. [Time Extension] Link

🎮 The Atari 7800 aims to improve on the legendary 2600 in one major way – get ready for a retro revolution. [Video Games Chronicle] Link

Lists & Rankings

🎮 The most expensive game consoles ranked: Discover which iconic systems have fetched the highest prices, and what makes them so valuable. [SlashGear] Link

🧟 Great horror games you can no longer buy: A look at some terrifying titles that have disappeared from digital stores. [GameRant] Link

🕹️ Best mini gaming consoles: Relive retro classics with these tiny but mighty consoles that pack a big punch of nostalgia. [TheGamer] Link