456-Page Guide Masters Game Boy's 8-Bit Assembly Code
Game Boy Coding Adventure teaches assembly programming for the classic 8-bit handheld, offering a deep dive into retro game development for enthusiasts.
PlayStation Won Final Fantasy 7 With Karaoke Nights
Sony executives sealed the deal that brought Final Fantasy 7 to PlayStation through relentless schmoozing and karaoke sessions
Janitors' SNES RPG Revival Hits Steam On Nov 18
SNES RPG revival Kingdoms Of The Dump brings trash-themed fantasy to Steam next month, proving one gamer's rubbish is another's treasure.
Commodore 64 Recreates 1992’s Wolfenstein 3D Game
The retro gaming scene witnesses an extraordinary technical achievement as developer Jimbo brings Wolfenstein 3D's revolutionary gameplay to the Commodore
Sega Genesis/Megadrive Finally Runs Donkey Kong Country Demo
Donkey Kong Country on Sega Genesis/Megadrive remains an impossible dream, yet a remarkable new tech demo proves the 16-bit hardware could theoretically handle Rare's iconic platfomer
Chrono Trigger's $33 Symphonic Album Hits in 2026
Square Enix has officially announced the Chrono Trigger Orchestral Arrangement: Melodies Across Time CD, featuring ten reimagined tracks from the beloved 1995 RPG, with worldwide release scheduled for January 2026.
ToeJam & Earl Creator Transforms Grief Into Ghibli Game
ToeJam & Earl creator Greg Johnson reveals Ghibli-inspired game exploring grief and Thai culture through heartfelt storytelling and emotional gameplay.
1987 MSX Racer Topple Zip Revives on Windows
MSX classic Topple Zip makes its triumphant return through Project EGG's digital preservation service, bringing the 1987 Boss Tech game to modern systems.
PlayStation's 40-Year Journey From Near-Failure to Dominance
Shuhei Yoshida's PlayStation legacy spans nearly four decades of gaming evolution, from the console's dramatic inception to its current industry dominance.
Vampire Survivors Castlevania DLC Overhauls Key Weapons
Vampire Survivors Castlevania DLC is receiving a massive content injection that will thrill retro gaming enthusiasts. Developer poncle continues to support
Modder Transforms NES Controller Into GBA Handheld
NES-Boy Advance mod combines Nintendo DSi internals with classic NES controller design for portable retro gaming. Discover this incredible gaming hybrid.
👾 Retro Gaming Weekly News #0172
Welcome to the 172nd issue of the newsletter. In this issues roundup