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👾 Retro Gaming Weekly News #0195

Owen Hughes

12 Apr 2026 •

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5 months ago

Sega's Lost 1991 Dragon RTS Resurfaces After 30 Years

A lost Sega MegaDrive/Genesis real-time strategy game has resurfaced after decades in obscurity. Dark Empires, developed by Sega Technical Institute, offers a fascinating look at what might have been a pioneering game.

5 months ago

Vectrex Mini Hits Kickstarter With 50% Smaller Revival

The iconic vector graphics console makes a stunning return through Kickstarter. This modern recreation features a 5-inch AMOLED display and wireless controls while preserving the original's distinctive graphical style.

5 months ago

NECA Resurrects Iconic 1989 Friday the 13th Figure

NECA is reissuing the cult NES Friday the 13th Jason figure: a 7-inch, fully articulated collectible in purple-and-blue livery with machete, axe and Mrs Voorhees’ head. The cartridge-style box plays the game’s theme. Pre-orders are $40.99, with delivery expected in Q2 2026.

5 months ago

QUByte Brings PlayStation 1 Classics to Modern Consoles

QUByte Interactive is adding original PlayStation support to its emulation engine, bringing cult 32-bit titles to PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch. The first wave includes Invasion from Beyond, Motor Mash and One, with “many cult favourites” to follow as part of a wider preservation push.

5 months ago

Google Unveils Playable PAC-MAN Halloween 2025 Doodle

Just in time for Halloween, Google has resurrected its classic playable PAC-MAN Doodle with a delightfully spooky twist. Available now, visitors to the search engine's homepage will be treated to a special Halloween edition of the iconic arcade game.

5 months ago

Dragon Quest HD-2D Trilogy Hits 85 Metascore at Launch

The Dragon Quest HD-2D collection arrives today, bringing the Erdrick Trilogy to Switch, PS5, Xbox and PC with modern visuals. Early reviews sit at 84 on Metacritic, pre-order items are included, the Switch 2 card needs a 17GB download, and Dragon Quest III serves as a prequel.

5 months ago

Luigi's Mansion Haunts Switch 2 After 23 Years

Luigi’s Mansion, the spooky 2001 GameCube launch title, lands on Switch 2 via Nintendo Classics for Switch Online + Expansion Pack members. It completes the trilogy on modern hardware and follows recent GameCube additions, with Sunshine, Colosseum and Path of Radiance confirmed to join later.

5 months ago

Sega Saturn Gamepad Hits Market for €60 on 6 Nov

GuliKit Elves 2 Pro brings the Sega Saturn pad back with Bluetooth, hall-effect sticks and around 20 hours’ battery life. Launches 6 November for roughly $49.99 (approx £40/€45), with support for Switch, Windows and Android, plus adapters for original hardware.