👾 Retro Gaming Weekly News #0160
Welcome to the 160th issues of the newsletter.
In this week’s newsletter we cover the return of Mario paint, the SNES CRT filter for the Switch, an new Master System game, playing the virtual boy in colour - and much much more.
News
🕹️ LEGO has released a $40 miniature arcade cabinet set featuring interchangeable screen designs and functional coin slot details — GameSpot
🚀 A brand-new shoot-’em-up is in development for the Sega Master System, and a playable demo is already available — Time Extension
🎮 SNES games on the Switch 2 have received a significant enhancement with new visual features and improved performance — GameSpot
🖱️ Mario Paint has launched on Nintendo Switch Online, supporting the original SNES mouse for an authentic retro experience — VICE
🗨️ A previously untranslated SNES fighting game has officially received its first English version after 32 years — Time Extension
🟢 A new NES-era Yoshi game is reportedly coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, reviving classic platforming gameplay — ComicBook
🧩 The isometric puzzle adventure game Lumo is being ported to the Amiga, expanding its retro compatibility — Time Extension
📱 AYANEO has unveiled the world’s first dual-screen Android handheld aimed at 3DS emulation, featuring a clamshell design — GamesRadar
🦸 A fan-made remake of Captain America and the Avengers is now available for free with updated visuals and gameplay (below) — Time Extension
🌍 A massive EarthBound ROM hack has remade the original Mother game after more than a decade of development — Time Extension
🕶️ After 30 years, Virtual Boy games are finally playable on modern systems via new emulator breakthroughs — TechSpot
🎮 The Analogue 3DS-style controller launches today, but delays affect the arrival of the newly designed N64 gamepad — GamesRadar
🗡️ Developers of an Ocarina of Time-inspired game have announced a retro NES-style spin-off prequel — Time Extension
🌀 SEGA’s Game Gear is getting a sleek modern makeover with enhanced visuals and updated internals — TechEBlog
🎨 A Mega Drive developer faces accusations of using stolen artwork in a newly announced €60 game — Time Extension
🔵 Fans are just realizing a well-known sound effect in Sonic the Hedgehog has a surprising origin — Mirror
📱 AYANEO targets the budget handheld market with the KONKR Pocket Fit, a compact Android gaming device — Overkill
💥 Classic Atari ST shoot-’em-up Wings of Death is being ported to the Atari Jaguar — Time Extension
📺 Amazon Studios is developing a TV series adaptation of the Wolfenstein video game franchise — Bounding Into Comics
🐧 The developer of PlayStation 1 emulator DuckStation has threatened to drop Linux support following ongoing community issues — GamingOnLinux
🟡 Namco’s 2002 platformer Pac-Man World 2 is getting a full remake for modern platforms — VGC
Features
💰 A former Capcom executive revealed that Nintendo was the primary beneficiary of NES cartridge sales, with Capcom’s profitability soaring only after the transition to PlayStation — Automaton
🖱️ The creator of the Game Boy Mouse discusses its origins, design challenges, and the unique software it was built to support — Retro Dodo
📼 Retro consoles are experiencing a strong resurgence in 2025, driven by nostalgia, collectible appeal, and modern enhancements — GameSpace
♟️ An Atari system using classical evaluation algorithms managed to defeat ChatGPT in chess simulations, highlighting distinct AI model strengths — IBM
🎨 Jet Set Radio’s unlikely port to the Game Boy Advance is explored in a deep-dive on its development and fan reception — Time Extension
🧩 The GameCube’s bottom ports were originally designed for accessories like the Game Boy Player and broadband adapter, though many went underutilized — SlashGear
Lists & Rankings
🎮 A ranking of the final games released for every major console showcases how platform lifespans ended across gaming history — CBR
🍄 A look at the best Mario titles outside the platforming genre highlights the franchise’s versatility — Hardcore Gamer
⚔️ These standout SNES JRPGs are celebrated as timeless masterpieces that helped define the genre — CBR
🏈 The top sports games on the Nintendo 64 are ranked based on gameplay quality, nostalgia, and legacy — Operation Sports
🕹️ A spotlight on retro games that have never received remakes or remasters, despite fan interest — CBR
📀 Rediscovered lost video game media offers new insights into previously incomplete or vanished gaming content — TheGamer
📼 A list of retro games that resonate strongly with Gen Z gamers, revealing shifting generational preferences — CBR
📉 These PS2 games were poorly received at launch but have gained appreciation over time for their unique qualities — Game Rant
🛑 A ranking of the most unplayable video games ever made, due to design flaws, bugs, or hardware limitations — CBR
🔍 Forgotten GameCube games are highlighted for their quality and innovation, despite being overlooked — CBR
🎮 Notable GBA spinoff games are ranked for how well they expanded on or reimagined their parent franchises — Game Rant
📦 A feature explains why the GameCube is considered Nintendo’s best console by some fans, based on its game library and design — CBR
