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Ecco the Dolphin Collection Announced With New Game
A&R Atelier confirms Ecco the Dolphin: Complete, a new collection featuring remasters of classic Sega titles and a brand-new contemporary game. The original development team is on board.
Miniloong Pocket One Arrives with RK3566 and Custom OS
A new contender, the Miniloong Pocket One, enters the budget handheld market, featuring the familiar Rockchip RK3566 system-on-a-chip and a bespoke LoongOS operating system. This device aims to offer a premium feel at an accessible price point.
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.
Nintendo
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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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New Neo Geo AES and MiSTer FPGA Updates Emerge
RetroRGB's latest roundup details an official new Neo Geo AES console and significant MiSTer FPGA platform enhancements, including save syncing.
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.
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
All Homebrew →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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Nintendo Adds Super Mario World Soundtrack to Its Music App
Nintendo has just enriched its ‘Nintendo Music’ app with the timeless tunes of Super Mario World, the classic Super Nintendo title from the early ’90s.
Leaked Pre-Release Build of GTA: Vice City Unveils Beta Content
After more than two decades, a pre-release build of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City has surfaced online, offering a glimpse into the game’s development
Imamura: Nintendo’s Success Hinges on Its Creators, Not Just Its Iconic Franchises
Takaya Imamura, a former Nintendo veteran renowned for creating characters like Captain Falcon and Fox McCloud, recently emphasised the importance of the individuals behind Nintendo’
Breaking the Myth: Donkey Kong’s Kill Screen Conquered After 44 Years
For over four decades, players of Nintendo’s 1981 arcade classic, Donkey Kong, believed that the game concluded at the infamous “kill screen” on level
The Nintendo PlayStation’s First Game Was an FMV Space Shooter — And It Was Almost Finished
In a recent interview with MinnMax, Sony veteran Shuhei Yoshida shed light on an intriguing chapter of gaming history: PlayStation’s first video game was
Shigeru Miyamoto Asked for an Honest Opinion on Star Fox Zero—And Got One
When legendary Nintendo designer Shigeru Miyamoto asked former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida for his thoughts on Star Fox Zero for the Wii U, he probably
Time Traveler's: A Journey Through Time Now in English
After eight years of dedication, Fan Translators International has released a complete English translation patch for Level-5’s visual novel on the 3DS. Time Travelers,
👾 Retro Gaming Weekly News #0134
Welcome to this weeks newsletter, this week I started to play Elden Ring and wow, what a game - my retro gaming might get a
Super Sokoban: Celebrating 40 Years on the MSX2
In honour of the 40th anniversary of the classic puzzle game Sokoban, Dutch MSX veterans have crafted ‘Super Sokoban’ for the MSX2. In 1982, Japanese
Donkey Kong’s New Look: A Sign of Things to Come?
Nintendo’s recent unveiling of the Switch 2 brought with it a fresh design for Donkey Kong in the upcoming Mario Kart 9. This updated