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Sunset Game Shop Shayou Simulates Retro Gaming Retail
Lobstudio's new management simulation, Sunset Game Shop Shayou, invites players to navigate the challenging landscape of retro gaming retail from 1985 to 2010.
SNK Unveils NEOGEO AES+ Ultimate Edition for 2026 Release
SNK Corporation has announced a premium collector's bundle, the NEOGEO AES+ Ultimate Edition, priced at $999.99, with a release date set for November 2026.
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.
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
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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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Hello Kitty Minecraft DLC Launches with Adorable Add-Ons and Global Appeal
Fans of both Minecraft and Hello Kitty have reason to rejoice: the official Hello Kitty and Friends DLC launched on 19 January 2023, bringing the
Timeless Ingenuity: What Modern Creators Can Learn from Legendary Game Development (17 tips)
When people talk about “legendary” video games, they often conjure images of arcade cabinets with sticky joysticks, living-room carpets strewn with controller cords, or the
Ninja Five-O: Konami’s Forgotten GBA Gem Returns
Originally released on the Game Boy Advance (GBA) in April 2003, Ninja Five-O (known as Ninja Cop in some regions) became a cult classic despite
Final Star Force Soars onto PlayStation & Switch, Revitalising a Temko Classic
Gamers are buzzing over the announcement that Final Star Force—an iconic shooter originally released by Temko in arcades during the early 1990s—is returning
Neo Geo Pocket Color Modder Upgrades Handheld with Raspberry Pi
For many enthusiasts, nothing beats the nostalgic thrill of an SNK arcade cabinet—complete with those massive cartridges and the remarkable feel of a dedicated
Tectoy: The Brazilian Sega Legacy That Simply Won’t Die
Brazil is famous for samba, football, and carnival, yet there’s another tale swirling around its pop culture that deserves a spotlight: the enduring connection
Introducing the Mega EverDrive CORE: Affordable Flash Cartridge for Sega Genesis/Mega Drive
Krikzz has unveiled the Mega EverDrive CORE, a new flash cartridge designed for Sega Genesis/Mega Drive enthusiasts seeking a balance between functionality and affordability.
The Demo for Cronela's Mansion has dropped
The demo for Cronela’s Mansion, a point-and-click adventure inspired by classic LucasArts and Sierra games, is now available. Developed by STRAYNUS ©, this game is
Classic MSX Shooter ‘Scope’ Now Available on Project EGG
Retro gaming enthusiasts have reason to celebrate as the classic 1984 MSX shooter, Scope, has been re-released on Project EGG, the emulation-based video game distribution
The Last of Us Part II Notebook: A Must-Have for Fans and Collectors
For fans of The Last of Us Part II, a unique collectable is now available that’s as stylish as it is functional. The Last