Retro Gaming News
👾 Retro Gaming Weekly News #0132
This week in gaming I have been playing around with the Analogue Handheld and the Chromatic, getting all of the ROMS I want to try running on the former (any hidden gems for the handheld retro consoles – let me know in the comments).
We have 36 hand-picked stories for you this week, covering such things as a Saturn Sat Nav system, Game Boy modding a 32x deep dive and a whole lot more.

News
🐿️Embark on a charming new Game Boy adventure with Squirrel Falls, a delightful addition to the classic handheld’s library. [RetroShell] Link
🐬Sega’s recent trademark filing hints at a possible revival for Ecco the Dolphin—time to dive into nostalgia! [DualShockers] Link
💿A rare Hitachi Sega Saturn has surfaced for sale, offering collectors a chance to own a unique piece of gaming history. [RetroShell] Link
📀Unreleased Atari Jaguar title LiveWire is finally getting a physical release decades after its development. [Time Extension] Link
📚The Hand-Drawn Game Guides: Mega Man Kickstarter smashed its funding goal in just 12 minutes! [RetroShell] Link

🕹️Golden Axe fans rejoice—a fan-made Neo Geo port of the arcade classic appears to be in the works. [Time Extension] Link
🚀The long-lost Jaleco shoot-’em-up P-47 II MD is back, revived for the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis after 35 years. [RetroShell] Link
⚡Gradius II lands on Analogue Pocket and MiSTer FPGA, bringing classic space battles to modern platforms. [Time Extension] Link
🔫Step into the gritty world of Annihilator, a thrilling top-down shooter for the Game Boy Colour. [RetroShell] Link
🏰Prince of Persia finds a new home on the Sega Dreamcast, thanks to an unofficial port. [Time Extension] Link
📜GOG strengthens game preservation efforts by joining the European Federation for Video Game Preservation. [RetroShell] Link
🎵The Super Metroid soundtrack has been beautifully reimagined in the From the Depths of Zebes LP—now available! [RetroShell] Link
💾The MemCard Pro series gets even better with exciting new firmware updates for retro gaming enthusiasts. [RetroShell] Link
🎮The Dreamcast is alive! Counter-Strike 1.6 runs on the console via the new Xash3D engine port. [RetroShell] Link

Features
🚗Discover how to transform your GBA into a car speedometer in this ingenious retro hardware hack. [RetroShell] Link

🎶Learn to create authentic 8-bit video game sounds in your DAW using a free synth, perfect for retro-inspired tunes. [MusicRadar] Link
🛠️Take a look at the EZdmg-103 Nintendo Game Boy mod—a sleek transformation into a DS-like gaming experience. [TecheBlog] Link

👓Enhance your Virtual Boy gameplay with SSF Designs’ Virtual Lens Set, now available for retro enthusiasts. [RetroShell] Link
📚Explore the staggering number of games made for the Game Boy—Nintendo’s most iconic handheld. [The Gamer] Link
🗺️Check out a handcrafted 3D map of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past—a stunning tribute to Hyrule. [RetroShell] Link
⚖️A Nintendo lawyer explains the company’s aggressive stance on emulator takedowns—here’s why they do it. [Glitched] Link
🎮Play retro games on Apple TV with an Xbox controller—or any other controller—following these simple steps. [RetroShell] Link
🎥David Lynch’s surreal PS2 adverts remain unforgettable in the world of gaming marketing—relive them here. [Eurogamer] Link
🐉Fans were devastated by the cancellation of the Pokémon RPG for the N64—uncover why it remains a sore spot. [CBR] Link

🌟Celebrate the legacy of Super Mario Land, Nintendo’s underrated Game Boy classic that captured hearts. [RetroShell] Link
🎬Revisit a PS2 adaptation of your favourite movie from 21 years ago—a nostalgic dive into gaming’s tie-in era. [GamesRadar] Link
🔍A Super Mario 64 player discovers a new log-clipping glitch—proof that this classic still surprises us. [RetroShell] Link
🔪Resident Evil 4 turns 20! Celebrate the game that redefined the survival horror genre. [Gamereactor] Link
🌀Explore Sega’s 32X—the ambitious add-on that aimed high but fell short of expectations. [RetroShell] Link
🎞️Dive into the wild 1980s era of video games based on 18-rated films—unrated chaos and creativity. [Film Stories] Link

Lists & Rankings
🎮Check out the best video games created by developers before they hit the big leagues—hidden gems galore! [CBR] Link

🎮Ranking the top 10 8BitDo controllers based on review scores—find your next favourite retro gaming accessory! [RetroShell] Link
🔥The best SNES action games of all time, ranked—find out which classic tops the list. [CBR] Link
⚔️Step into rebellion with these JRPGs where you play as a rebel, fighting against the odds. [DualShockers] Link
📺Take a nostalgic journey from the NES to the Switch 2 by watching all of Nintendo’s console launch commercials. [IGN] Link
🎮Discover the best video game consoles of all time—does your favourite make the list? [Digital Trends] Link