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👾 Retro Gaming Weekly News #0118
News
🎮 After nearly four decades, the NES expansion port finally receives its first peripheral, reviving interest in this overlooked feature. [TechSpot] Link
🕹️ A forgotten piece of gaming history surfaces: an undocumented Famicom Disk System game has just been discovered. [Time Extension] Link
✈️ Sonic Wings takes off again! The shooting game franchise is developing its first new game in 26 years. [Anime News Network] (below) Link
⏰ Never oversleep again—Nintendo’s quirky “Alarmo” alarm clock concept resurfaces in a deep dive into its peculiar history. [Mental Floss] Link
🎬 Sega and Universal are teaming up to bring the Shinobi franchise to the big screen, blending ninjas and Hollywood flair. [MXDWN] Link
🕹️ The ZPG GKD Bubble, a retro gaming handheld with serious SEGA Game Gear vibes, is now available globally. [NotebookCheck] Link
🧭 Lara Croft is back! A new Tomb Raider release promises to push boundaries and captivate both old and new fans alike. [GamingBible] Link
🥋 LA Gear brings retro gaming to the streets with its Street Fighter challenge, a nostalgic nod to the golden era of fighting games. [Destructoid] Link
Features
🧩 Tetris fans rejoice! The upcoming “Tetris Forever” collection will include 15 iconic games, giving you the ultimate block-stacking experience. [Player One] Link
🛰️ MiSTer FPGA’s Saturn core is now the most accurate way to play Saturn games outside of original hardware, making retro gaming more accessible than ever. [Time Extension] Link
🕹️ A teenager sets a new mind-blowing NES Tetris world record, redefining the game’s competitive scene. [Gizmodo] Link
🔫 Doom fans, brace yourselves for a retro thrill! “Unseen Evil” recreates the entire Doom and Doom II experience using Doom 64’s atmospheric setting. [GBAtemp] (below) Link
🎭 A Majora’s Mask secret hidden for over 20 years has finally been uncovered, shedding new light on the iconic Zelda title. [Game Reactor] Link
⚽ FIFA 96 on the 32X offers a unique glimpse into football gaming’s past, where fashion wasn’t the priority but gameplay was a blast. [Games Asylum] Link
🎵 Decades later, the new Sega Rally soundtrack settles a long-standing argument, finally bringing closure to retro racing fans. [Time Extension] Link
👾 The UFO 50 collection offers a nostalgic deep dive into the 80s arcade era, blending old-school style with modern indie charm. [The Guardian] Link
🎮 Atari celebrates its enduring legacy with a new line of collectables, giving retro fans a tangible piece of gaming history. [Seenit] Link
Lists & Rankings
🎉 CBR ranks the best Mario Party games, so you can decide which edition of the friendship-ruining series is worth playing next. [CBR] Link
🎮 Sega Master System’s top five games have been ranked, showcasing the best from Sega’s 8-bit powerhouse. [Game Reactor] Link
