Palmer Luckey’s M64 Controller Will Let You Swap Shells Like It Is 1996
ModRetro's upcoming M64 system will feature controllers with tool-free replaceable shells, allowing users to swap colours and replace damaged casings instantly.
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👾 Retro Gaming Weekly News #0177
Welcome to December and the 177th issue of our retro gaming newsletter. I am hoping you managed to get some retro bargains this Black Friday.
The Pixelated Pulse of Catalonia: A Deep Dive into Barcelona's Retro Gaming Scene
Barcelona has quietly become a haven for retro gaming fans. From the huge Retro Barcelona convention to hidden gem shops across the city, it offers a rich blend of nostalgia, community, and classic consoles. Explore why the past still captivates, and where to dive in.
Nintendo Finally Injects Some Difficulty Into Switch Online With Four New Classics
Nintendo adds four notoriously difficult classics to Switch Online: Battletoads, Ninja Gaiden II, Bionic Commando, and Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters.
Modder Creates 'Automatic' GBA-To-GBC Converter
Just when you think the retro modding scene has finally hit the hardware ceiling, someone comes along with a sledgehammer to smash through it. The
R-Type Delta Returns, But Not Quite As You Remembered
The "HD Boosted" port of R-Type Delta has launched with severe input lag, prompting an immediate investigation by publisher Granzella.
Mighty Final Fight Forever Will Launch Just In Time For Christmas
After years of development, the fan-made sequel to Capcom's NES brawler finally has a release date. Mighty Final Fight Forever brings 2-player co-op, a new 1997 storyline, and OpenBoR mechanics to PC this December.
Palmer Luckey’s ModRetro M64: A £160/$199 N64 Rival Built to Settle Scores
Palmer Luckey’s ModRetro M64 is poised to undercut the Analogue 3D with a $199 price tag and open FPGA architecture. Here is what we know ahead of the Black Friday reveal.
Karate Blazers brings four-player arcade brawling to Switch and PS4 this week
Hamster Corporation continues its weekly retro preservation efforts with Karate Blazers, a 1991 beat 'em up from Video System. Now available on Switch and PS4, the game features four-player local co-op and the standard suite of Arcade Archives enhancements.
Krikzz Patches EverDrive Compatibility for Analogue 3D (With a Catch)
Krikzz has released a firmware fix for EverDrive 64 incompatibilities with the Analogue 3D. The update solves boot errors but requires an original N64 console to install. Overclocking features remain unstable on flash media.