👾 Retro Gaming Weekly News #0169
Welcome to issue number 169! This week we cover stories including the Lego Game Boy gets released, and modded to play games, why Sonic is not being remade, a Mario lost level is discovered, a rare game boy game is available and lots lots more.
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News
🎃 A fan developer has ported the SNES horror classic Clock Tower to the Game Boy Advance, bringing a new unofficial handheld version just in time for the spooky season — Time Extension
🎵 Nintendo Music has added the Princess Peach: Showtime! soundtrack for streaming, expanding its collection of official game music releases — Final Weapon
🕹️ A video game preservationist has unearthed an early version of Nintendo’s obscure fighting game Joy Mech Fight, offering a new glimpse into its development — Time Extension
🧱 LEGO has recreated the Nintendo Game Boy in brick form, complete with a cartridge slot and working buttons — The Register
🧠 The gory 1993 visual novel Dead of the Brain 2 has received a full English fan translation for modern audiences — Time Extension
🕹️ A modder has built a fully functional Game Boy Micro inside a Nintendo 64 controller shell — TechEBlog
🐹 Mole Mania for the original Game Boy has been fully colorized in a new DX ROM hack by developer Marc Robledo — GBAtemp
🌊 A new In the Hunt tech demo shows what the SuperGrafx console could have achieved during the 16-bit era — Time Extension
📦 One of the rarest boxed Game Boy games has resurfaced and is now up for sale on eBay — RetroDodo
📀 Evercade’s new Neo Geo cartridge collections have been delayed in the UK and Europe — Time Extension
🍄 The elusive Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels “Minus World” has finally been discovered after nearly 40 years (below) — Nintendo Life
🧩 Born64 is a new PC game designed to operate within the graphical and technical limits of the Nintendo 64 — Time Extension
🦔 Sonic Team’s head has confirmed there are no plans to remake the Sonic Adventure games — CBR
🤖 BitBeamCannon’s latest Neo Geo and Sega Genesis title channels Mega Man with its gameplay and art direction — Time Extension
🧠 Developer Taki Udon has unveiled SuperStation One, a streamlined frontend UI for emulation and retro systems after eight months of work (below) — Time Extension
🥋 A new Sega Saturn fighting game compilation has been announced, bringing several classics to modern platforms — EventHubs
🧙 The long-unplayable Sega Saturn version of Wizardry VI is now fully translated and playable in English — Time Extension
🕹️ Brand-new Atari 7800 cartridges are now available for purchase in 2025 — TheSixthAxis
⚡ Don’t Die, Mr. Robot! has been demade for the Neo Geo Pocket Color handheld — Time Extension
🚀 Zainsoft’s sci-fi action RPG Aramo is coming to Nintendo Switch — Time Extension
👟 Reebok and PlayStation have teamed up for a sneaker collection celebrating PlayStation’s 30th anniversary — The News Market
💾 Steam Deck compatibility has been added to a classic PS2 and original Xbox game — ComicBook
🎮 8BitMods has introduced the VMUPro, a modernized Dreamcast VMU replacement — Retro Handhelds
Features
🎮 Bubsy in the Purrfect Collection offers a surprisingly thorough retrospective on the franchise, blending remastered classics with modern accessibility options while exploring its tumultuous legacy. Cinelinx
🧱 The LEGO Game Boy set impresses with its intricate design and nostalgic attention to detail, delivering a faithful and buildable tribute to Nintendo’s handheld legacy. Nintendo Insider
🐒 Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s comments about Donkey Kong have stirred debate among fans, with critics noting his dismissal of 44 years of franchise history. NME
🕹️ A new feature explores the lasting charm of pixel art and 8-bit worlds, celebrating how classic aesthetics continue to inspire modern game design. Inkl
🧩 The team behind the official LEGO Game Boy explains how they intentionally avoided fan-made designs to craft a distinct, authentic model. Brick Fanatics
💻 A creative developer has remade the classic Snake game entirely in a browser’s URL bar using Unicode Braille characters, showcasing clever use of JavaScript. Tom’s Hardware
🕹️ A comprehensive list details the final officially produced games for every major console, marking the end points of each platform’s active lifespan. DualShockers
🎂 Sega Game Gear celebrates its anniversary with retrospectives comparing it to the Game Boy, revisiting their rivalry and shared influence on handheld gaming. Inverse
Lists & Rankings
🕹️ XDA Developers explores three nostalgic Nintendo accessories—like the Virtual Boy—that could be reimagined for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, discussing how modern technology could revive these classics. XDA Developers
💰 Glass Almanac details which old Nintendo consoles have become valuable collectibles, highlighting the most sought-after models and their current market prices. Glass Almanac
🎮 WhatCulture lists ten unusual and sometimes absurd reasons video games had to be altered, from legal challenges to cultural sensitivities. WhatCulture
🖼️ Gamereactor showcases the best-looking 8-bit graphics of the generation, recognizing standout artistry and design from classic-era titles. Gamereactor
🧝 TheGamer reveals fan poll results ranking the top five characters from The Legend of Zelda series, reflecting community favorites across decades of games. TheGamer
🕹️ WhatCulture revisits twenty PlayStation 2 games that continue to impress modern players, emphasizing their lasting gameplay and storytelling appeal. WhatCulture
👾 A90sKid highlights five underrated Sega games worth rediscovering, celebrating overlooked titles that deserve renewed attention. A90sKid
