👾 Retro Gaming Weekly News #0182
Merry new year! Welcome to issue 182, this week coming from an airport in Borneo.
This weeks newsletter contains a smattering of turning your PC into a SNES with a USB C cable, using your NES inspired PC Case, how Amiga outsmarted the SNES and a little more (slow news week).
Thanks for reading each week, double thanks for giving the newsletter a like and sharing this with others. You all rock. ❤️
News
🎮 A new USB-C dock from Epilogue, the SN Operator, allows modern PCs and Macs to function as SNES hubs with original controllers and cartridges — Hypebeast
🔥 A developer has managed to run the intro of Diablo on the Sega Dreamcast using Go, demonstrating surprising cross-platform potential — Retroshell
🕹️ The Amiga roguelike Roguecraft DX is being ported to Game Boy Color, Amiga, and Mega65, expanding access to the indie favorite — Notebookcheck
📼 A rare promotional Green Day Game Boy cartridge, featuring unreleased content, is now up for sale — Retrododo
🛠️ The Japan-only Dreamcast title Macross M3 has received a full English fan translation, making it accessible to a wider audience — Time Extension
🌐 Noclip, a new website tool, allows users to freely explore levels from classic and modern video games in-browser — Instant Gaming
🕹️ The latest MAME update includes support for an unreleased Atari arcade game and other rare software additions — How-To Geek
💻 Enthusiasts are reviving Microsoft’s defunct WebTV service, bringing it back online for nostalgic and preservation purposes — Hackaday
🗡️ The 1994 PC Engine RPG Emerald Dragon has been fully translated into English for the first time — Time Extension
📦 The Tenshi no Uta RPG trilogy is officially coming to the West in 2026 via the Tenshi no Uta Collection — Niche Gamer
🏪 Retro game store Super Potato’s Osaka branch is reducing its selection due to rising tourist demand and inventory challenges — Retroshell
Features
📰 Japan’s NHK says it will stop producing 4K/8K satellite channels by 2030 amid budget concerns and shifting viewer habits — Asahi Shimbun
🕹️ An in-depth look at how the Amiga’s advanced sprite capabilities compared to SNES hardware limitations during the 16-bit era — TechEBlog
📺 Stranger Things Season 5 will continue to showcase classic video game influences, deepening ties to 1980s gaming culture — mxdwn Games
🎮 The Video Game History Foundation reveals hidden details about Nintendo’s NES development in a newly uncovered story — Nintendo Life
🥊 Final Fight 3 marks its 30th anniversary, highlighting the SNES brawler’s legacy and rare improvements over its predecessors — Inverse
👋 Limited Run Games co-founder Josh Fairhurst announces his departure after a decade leading the company’s retro revival efforts — Time Extension
💾 The Commodore 64 Ultimate review explores how modern upgrades preserve the classic computer’s legacy with enhanced usability — WIRED
🔥 Three decades later, one Sega Genesis title stands out as the most powerful and iconic game in the console’s history— CBR
🧪 A breakdown of key innovations introduced with each console generation, from early pioneers to modern advancements — ComicBook.com
🚀 ZPF, a new retro-style shoot ‘em up, impresses with tight gameplay and visual flair on original Sega Genesis hardware — Forbes
🥚 The long history of video game Easter eggs reveals their roots and cultural significance across generations — ComicBook.com
🛠️ An extremely rare East German console from the 1970s is tested, offering a glimpse into gaming behind the Iron Curtain — Tom’s Hardware
🔧 A former id Software developer reflects on the technical challenges of porting Doom to the Atari Jaguar in the 1990s— TweakTown
Lists & Rankings
🎮 A look at the best fighting games from each console generation highlights iconic titles that shaped the genre over time — from the NES to modern platforms — emphasizing their lasting influence on gameplay and culture. ComicBook
👾 A ranked list of the top 10 NES games celebrates classic titles that defined Nintendo’s early home console success and continue to be revered today. ComicBook
🕹️ A roundup of overlooked Nintendo games explores hidden gems across the company’s history that received little fanfare but offered unique gameplay experiences. CBR
🧠 An analysis of Nintendo’s strangest video game patents reveals unusual concepts and prototypes that reflect the company’s long-standing experimental approach to gaming. SlashGear
📉 A ranking of the five worst handheld systems identifies key missteps in portable gaming history, citing flawed design, weak libraries, and poor market reception. ComicBook
🕰️ Greg Sewart’s retrospective list showcases his favorite 2025 video games that evoke the style and spirit of 1990s classics, blending nostalgia with modern design. Giant Bomb