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NEOGEO AES+ Unveiled: ASIC-Based Console Revives SNK's Arcade Legacy
The NEOGEO AES+ is set to bring SNK's arcade-perfect home console experience back with re-engineered ASIC chips, offering modern connectivity and original cartridge compatibility.
Game Boy Advance Pokémon Face Digital Retirement in Home
Dedicated players find their meticulously transferred Game Boy Advance Pokémon collections are underutilised in Pokémon Home, prompting calls for more engaging activities.
Pokémon Elysium Cheats Emerge for Emulators
New cheat codes for the popular Pokémon Elysium ROM hack are now available, offering players enhanced customisation within emulators like Delta and MyBoy!.
SNK Reissues NeoGeo AES Console with Original Cartridge Support
SNK and Plaion are re-releasing the NeoGeo AES console, promising full compatibility with original cartridges and modern display options for enthusiasts.
Nintendo
All Nintendo →Game Boy Advance Pokémon Face Digital Retirement in Home
Dedicated players find their meticulously transferred Game Boy Advance Pokémon collections are underutilised in Pokémon Home, prompting calls for more engaging activities.
Mother 3 Hits 20, Still No Official English Localisation
Mother 3, the final chapter in the EarthBound series, marks its 20th anniversary on the Game Boy Advance, yet an official English localisation remains elusive.
Polymega Remix Ships in May, Offers PC-Based Emulation
Playmaji's Polymega Remix, a new device for digitizing physical retro games, is set to ship in May. It offers a lower-cost entry point for PC-based emulation.
Mariachi Legends Channels PS1 & DS Castlevania in New Metroidvania
Halberd Studios unveils a stylish new action platformer that's a direct homage to the classic Castlevania era.
Sega
All Sega →Polymega Remix Ships in May, Offers PC-Based Emulation
Playmaji's Polymega Remix, a new device for digitizing physical retro games, is set to ship in May. It offers a lower-cost entry point for PC-based emulation.
Hell Freezes Over: Developer Gets Diablo Intro Running On Dreamcast Using Go
Just when you thought the Dreamcast homebrew scene had finally reached the limits of what can be squeezed out of a 200MHz processor, someone goes and rewrites the rulebook, in a language that really shouldn't work here.
Bad Dudes Vs. Dragon Ninja Gets Unofficial Sega Genesis/Mega Drive Port
The 1988 arcade brawler, famous for rescuing 'President Ronnie', is finally coming to the Genesis Mega Drive thanks to a dedicated fan developer.
FPGA Sega Neptune Clone Delayed to 2026 for Polish
Brazilian firm GamesCare pushes back its ambitious recreation of Sega's cancelled 32X hybrid console for more development time.
Atari
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Toaplan's Tiger-Heli Makes First Official Atari Debut This Summer
Dust off your 7800, find a way to plug it into a TV and wait. Plaion and Atari
👾 Retro Gaming Weekly News #0142
This week we have 39 stories, including (but by no means limited to) turning an Atari 2600 into
Classic Atari Game 'H.E.R.O.' Remade for PC, Now Available on Itch.io
You can now scratch that H.E.R.O Itch on PC. Gamers who fondly remember the golden
👾 Retro Gaming Weekly News #0141
This week we have 48 stories including more retro Lego incoming, new NES games launching on Kickstarter and Atari launch a playable smartwatch - plus a whole lot more.
Neo Geo
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Neo Geo+ Promises "Better Than Emulation" Experience
Plaion's upcoming Neo Geo+ console aims to surpass software emulation, with modding legend Furrtek involved in its hardware design.
Wolfgang Krauser Returns to Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
SNK has announced Wolfgang Krauser, a formidable antagonist from the *Garou Densetsu* series, will join *Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves* as a downloadable content character.
Metal Slug Reboot Teased for 30th Anniversary
SNK marks Metal Slug's 30th anniversary with a retrospective video and website, hinting at a series 'reboot' and new gaming ventures.
Metal Slug: Three Decades of Enduring Arcade Excellence
SNK's Metal Slug celebrates three decades, showcasing how its tight gameplay and charming presentation on the Neo Geo MVS arcade system captivated players worldwide.
Arcade
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Moon Cresta Recreation Lands on Amiga, Saluting AMOS Creator
A meticulous, from-scratch recreation of the arcade classic Moon Cresta has been teased for the Commodore Amiga, paying tribute to François Lionet, the mind behind AMOS BASIC.
Metal Slug Reboot Teased for 30th Anniversary
SNK marks Metal Slug's 30th anniversary with a retrospective video and website, hinting at a series 'reboot' and new gaming ventures.
Ridge Racer MAME Emulation Preserves Rare Arcade Hardware
The three-monitor Ridge Racer MAME emulation marks a significant step in digitally safeguarding an exceptionally scarce piece of arcade history.
Homebrew
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The Tower Of Ochate Brings New Spectrum Puzzle
FlunkyRetro has released 'THE TOWER OF OCHATE', a haunting new puzzle platformer for the ZX Spectrum, built using the versatile MPAGD engine.
TRSE Browser IDE Opens Retro Development to All
The powerful Turbo Rascal Syntax Error (TRSE) development suite is now fully accessible in your browser, removing significant setup barriers for retro game creation.
PSP SNES Emulator Snes9xTYL Sees Revival After Eight Years
The popular Snes9xTYL Super Nintendo Entertainment System emulator for the PlayStation Portable is being revived, promising significant performance and feature enhancements.
Brek'n'Bubble: New C64 Homebrew Blends Action and Logic
A fresh Commodore 64 title, Brek'n'Bubble, by developer natthrafn, merges action sequences with logical puzzles, proving the enduring appeal of the C64 homebrew scene.
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Dreamcast Minecraft Developer Showcases Insanely Fast Voxel Engine
A developer known as Meesedev is creating a voxel engine, dubbed the Meese Engine, inspired by Minecraft beta 1.7.3. The goal is to
Happy Birthday to the Game Boy Advance SP: The Stylish Handheld That Changed Portable Gaming Forever
On February 14, 2003, Nintendo released the Game Boy Advance SP, a revolutionary update to its popular Game Boy Advance. Marking its 22nd anniversary today,
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Battle Destiny Remastered Announced for Switch and PC
Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced that Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Battle Destiny Remastered will be released on May 22, 2025, for Nintendo Switch and PC
Berkshire Hathaway Considered Buying Nintendo (and Activision)
In a recent episode of the Grit Podcast, former Activision CEO Bobby Kotick revealed that Berkshire Hathaway, led by vice chairman Charlie Munger, once contemplated
‘Flesh Made Fear’: A Retro Survival Horror Revival Announced for PC
Tainted Pact Games, in collaboration with Assemble Entertainment, has unveiled Flesh Made Fear, a survival horror game that pays homage to the classic PlayStation era.
Minecraft Movie’s Villager Design Is Pure Nightmare Fuel
The upcoming Minecraft movie has unveiled its depiction of the game’s iconic villagers, eliciting strong reactions from fans. In a recent trailer, viewers were
James Bond Producer’s Concerns Over Violence and having Guns in GoldenEye 007 Wii Remake
In a recent discussion on the Grit podcast, former Activision CEO Bobby Kotick revealed that Barbara Broccoli, co-owner of the James Bond film franchise rights,
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Set for August Release
Sega has officially announced the upcoming release of Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, a 2D action platformer developed by Lizardcube, the studio renowned for Wonder Boy:
Golden Axe Revitalised: Neo Geo Port Now Available
Golden Axe, the iconic 1989 beat ’em up from Sega, has been meticulously ported to the Neo Geo platform by developer Hoffman. This fan-driven project
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered Receives New Physical Switch Release
Aspyr Media has announced a new physical release of Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered for the Nintendo Switch. This remastered collection,