👾 Retro Gaming Weekly News #0117

🚀 Dive into retro magic! Discover the best Nintendo Famicom games, Sega’s classic JRPGs, and arcade gems. Plus, a blindfolded Super Mario 64 speedrun sets a new record! 🕹️

News

🎮 The best Nintendo Famicom Disk System games ranked: A nostalgic trip through the greatest titles this iconic system had to offer. [CBR] Link

🕹️ The best classic arcade ports on Nintendo systems: Discover which classic arcade games found a second life on Nintendo’s consoles. [CBR] Link

📉 The worst N64 games ever: A roundup of the most disappointing titles from Nintendo’s 64-bit era. [Den of Geek] Link

🧙 The best retro Sega JRPGs: A guide to the most beloved role-playing games from Sega’s golden era. [Siliconera] Link

Features

💾 The open-source cartridge reader is here to help you preserve your retro games and save data, offering an essential tool for collectors. [Time Extension] Link

🌍 Dezaemon 3D receives an English translation, complete with Nintendo 64DD functionality, bringing the classic game maker to a wider audience. [Time Extension] Link

🎮 The Father of PlayStation reflects on how everyone at Sony thought the console would flop—how wrong they were! [NME] Link

🌈 Parallax scrolling makes its dazzling debut on the Game Boy Color, pushing the handheld’s visual limits to new heights. [Shacknews] Link

📺 Explore the origins of Final Fantasy with a new NHK documentary launching later this month, promising deep insights into the franchise’s beginnings. [Time Extension] Link

👀 A blindfolded speedrunner conquers Super Mario 64 in record time, showcasing incredible skill and dedication. [GameReactor] Link

Lists & Rankings

🎮 The best Nintendo Famicom Disk System games ranked: A nostalgic trip through the greatest titles this iconic system had to offer. [CBR] Link

🕹️ The best classic arcade ports on Nintendo systems: Discover which classic arcade games found a second life on Nintendo’s consoles. [CBR] Link

📉 The worst N64 games ever: A roundup of the most disappointing titles from Nintendo’s 64-bit era. [Den of Geek] Link

🧙 The best retro Sega JRPGs: A guide to the most beloved role-playing games from Sega’s golden era. [Siliconera] Link