👾 Retro Gaming Weekly News #0179
Welcome to issue number 179 of our retro gaming weekly roundup. I am headed off to Malaysia and Laos for Christmas, and will hopefully squeeze
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New NES Game 'The Trial of Kharzoid' Is An 'Arkanoidvania'
A new NES homebrew cartridge, 'The Trial of Kharzoid', is fusing two classic 8-bit genres into an 'arkanoidvania'. Developed by Pascal Bélisle and published physically via Broke Studio.
Mariachi Legends Channels PS1 & DS Castlevania in New Metroidvania
Halberd Studios unveils a stylish new action platformer that's a direct homage to the classic Castlevania era.
Fan Translation Completes Japan-Only 3DS Epic 'Time Travelers'
A dedicated team has finally brought Level-5's cinematic sci-fi adventure to English speakers after a decade.
GammaOS Next Custom Firmware Fixes RG DS Screen Bug
A new custom Android 14 build for the Anbernic RG DS promises to fix its notorious 40Hz screen issue and deliver a console-like experience.
FPGA Sega Neptune Clone Delayed to 2026 for Polish
Brazilian firm GamesCare pushes back its ambitious recreation of Sega's cancelled 32X hybrid console for more development time.
10-Year Study: Retrobrighting May Permanently Damage Console Plastic
A decade-long experiment on a Dreamcast suggests the popular restoration method causes worse yellowing over time.
Analogue 3D Gets Funtastic Limited Edition in Classic N64 Colours
Analogue unveils a nostalgic, translucent-hued limited run of its FPGA N64 console, available in eight iconic colours.
Anbernic RG DS Gets First Firmware Update, Fixes Critical 40Hz Bug
Anbernic addresses the major screen refresh rate issue that plagued early reviews of its new dual-screen Android handheld with firmware 1.4.
Star Fox 64 Gets Unofficial Dreamcast Port - Released Today
Developer JNMartin has released an unofficial port of Star Fox 64 for the Sega Dreamcast, built on the game's decompilation project. The release showcases the enduring creativity of the Dreamcast homebrew scene.