👾 Retro Gaming Weekly News #0164

Welcome all to the 164th issue of our retro gaming news roundup, in this weeks edition we feature Punch Out on the SNES, the untold story of Price of Persia, did the Ghostbusters game deserve so much hate(?) and tons more. Thanks for reading!

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News

🎮 Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit will launch worldwide on October 23, 2025 for consoles and PC. Gematsu (below)

🕹️ An unofficial port has brought Sega’s classic OutRun to the Game Boy Color. Time Extension

💻 The BBC marked Windows 95’s 30th anniversary with an Apple Mac while also recalling a past NES/SNES broadcast blunder. Time Extension

🎮 Nintendo will expand Switch Online by adding Nintendo 64 and Sega Mega Drive classic games. Mashdigi

🥊 A fan-made SNES port of Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!! has received a major new update. Time Extension

👟 Crocs has announced a new Animal Crossing footwear collaboration. GeekSpin

🕹️ ModRetro’s FPGA N64 handheld will use the MiSTer N64 core for enhanced accuracy. Time Extension

🎮 Nintendo Switch Online’s SNES classics will gain remappable mouse support. TechRaptor

📀 One of the Sega Saturn’s rarest games has been translated into English for the first time. Time Extension

🦖 A U.S. studio showcased a rediscovered Turok prototype at Gamescom. TechJuice

🚀 The long-delayed R-Type Tactics I & II Cosmos may finally be nearing release. Time Extension

🥋 SEGA commented on the possibility of a Virtua Fighter classic collection, saying “we should do something like that.” PSU

🎮 Vector F, a new Sega Mega Drive/Genesis title, aims to mix genres beyond shmups and racers. Time Extension

🐎 The PS2-exclusive Cowboy Bebop game, released only in Japan 20 years ago, is now playable in English. PC Gamer

🕰️ The WonderSwan port of Clock Tower has received an English fan translation. Time Extension

Features

🕹️ A behind-the-scenes feature explores how the SNES version of Prince of Persia evolved into a substantially expanded port with new content and technical feats. Time Extension

👻 A retrospective argues that the NES version of Ghostbusters ranks among the system’s poorest titles due to awkward design and frustrating gameplay. ComicBook.com

🎮 An explainer outlines why most controllers use ABXY labeling while PlayStation opted for shapes, tracing the history and design rationale. MSN

🔫 On the 30th anniversary of SNES Doom, a look back recounts the challenges and ingenuity behind bringing the PC shooter to Nintendo’s 16-bit console. The Register

🧩 Palmer Luckey shares new details on ModRetro’s M64, positioning it as a best-in-class way to play N64 games. The Shortcut

⚔️ While fans await the new He-Man brawler, a free-to-play alternative is highlighted for those eager to jump in now. Time Extension

🟥 For Virtual Boy’s 30th anniversary, a retrospective reflects on the system’s odd legacy and enduring curiosity. Polygon

💾 A visual roundup compares gaming cartridges across eras by size and form factor. Yardbarker

🛠️ A guide shows how adding a Hall-effect stick can fix N64 controller drift, with caveats that make the mod unsuitable for some users. GamesRadar

🧠 A technical dive explains how Super Mario 64’s memory usage and data formats led to surprising inefficiencies on N64 hardware. Hackaday

🥷 A review praises Shinobi: Art of Vengeance as a strong entry that captures the series’ fast, satisfying action. Yardbarker

🚀 The delayed Mega Drive/Genesis shmup releases a new demo to rebuild trust after losing its publishers (below). Time Extension

🌙 A milestone piece celebrates 35 years of Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker on Sega Genesis and its pop-culture impact. HappyGamer

🥋 A roundup notes how Mortal Kombat II surfaced in unexpected places beyond its well-known console and arcade releases. Games Asylum

🏢 Former accounts suggest tough working conditions at Sega in the 1990s, from long hours to high-pressure schedules. Time Extension

🔊 A nostalgic list spotlights the most grating console noises, from startup chimes to disc drive whirs. Yardbarker

🕹️ An overview revisits the rare hologram-based Atari Cosmos and how its scarcity influences collector pricing. BGR

🧰 Evercade’s next two cartridges focus on Activision and Llamasoft collections, with pre-orders now open. Time Extension

🥃 Atari’s classic joystick is reimagined as a $125 whiskey decanter aimed at retro-inclined drinkers. Yanko Design

🧪 A hands-on report samples Atari’s new product lineup, mixing nostalgia with some unexpected twists. PCMag

🌀 A feature revisits the overlooked follow-up to Tempest 3000 and its place in Atari’s catalog. EarlyGame

🗣️ A forum thread riffs on the idea of an Intellivision Amico ad campaign that never landed with an audience. Giant Bomb

📱 A review of the MagicX Zero 4.0 handheld weighs its retro emulation strengths against compromises. GamesRadar

🎰 A spotlight names what could be the UK’s best arcade, highlighting its cabinets and community vibe. Time Extension

📼 A viral story recounts a “retro grandpa” gifting a PlayStation 1, sparking intergenerational gaming nostalgia. TheBlaze

🏎️ Lewis Hamilton shares a nostalgic moment rediscovering the original PlayStation. Motors Inside

💿 An analysis explains why the Sega Dreamcast inspires enduring passion among retro gamers, from hardware to library. How-To Geek

Lists & Rankings

🎮 A roundup highlights some of the best retro couch co-op games, from 8-bit classics to 2000s staples. DualShockers

🕹️ A ranking of the 1990s’ greatest gaming consoles examines their impact and lasting influence. CBR

🎮 A feature lists Nintendo titles that never released in North America despite strong fan demand. Game Rant

👾 Several NES games are revisited as being ahead of their time for gameplay and design. CBR

⭐ A “bucket list” of must-play Nintendo 64 games spotlights the console’s defining experiences. DualShockers

🐉 A selection of Sega Mega Drive titles shows why the console’s library strengthens Nintendo Switch Online’s value. DualShockers

🌀 Forgotten Sega games are suggested as strong candidates for modern remakes on Switch 2. CBR

🤖 Every officially released Terminator video game is ranked from worst to best. Fenix Bazaar

⏱️ A look at the longest PlayStation 1 games explores titles that stretched playtime into the hundreds of hours. CBR

🔥 The hardest PS2 games are ranked by difficulty, spotlighting punishing challenges from the console’s library. Game Rant

❌ A retrospective recalls Nintendo’s most disappointing game cancellations over the years. DualShockers