Here is issue #97 - in this weeks edition we cover stories including emulation is on the Apple TV, instantly port N64 games to the PC, Maniac Mansionโs spiritual successor announced for the Game Boy and NES, new games ahoy for the Sega Megadrive/Genesis and loads more.
News
๐ฎ AYA NEO reveals Game Boy DMG Micro-inspired retro handhelds, blending nostalgic design with cutting-edge technology. [Dexerto] Link
๐บ Overnight, your Apple TV might just have turned into a top contender for retro gaming bliss. [MacDailyNews] Link
๐ฐ Excitement builds as a spiritual successor to Maniac Mansion is announced for Nintendo Switch, Game Boy, and NES. [ChitHot] (below) Link
๐น๏ธ Celebrate Game Boy's 35th anniversary with new additions to Nintendo Switch Online, including Super Mario Land. [VG247] Link
๐ข Limited Run faces backlash over the poorly received Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles vinyl release. [Time Extension] Link
๐๏ธ Helldivers 2 gets a retro makeover with a Game Boy Color demake, returning to classic gaming roots. [GameRant] Link
๐ฎ Nintendo 64 games now instantly port to PC with a new tool, featuring a widescreen, 60 fps version of Majora's Mask ready to play. [Source Needed]
๐ Sacred Line I & II are making their way to Sega Genesis, promising classic horror adventures on the retro platform. [GamersHeroes] (below) Link
๐น๏ธ Atari addresses concerns over faulty games in the $1000 50th XP collection, ensuring fans quality is top priority. [Time Extension] Link
Features
๐ค Mega Man's origins unearthed: Initially planned for the Famicom Disk System, this iconic series took a different path. [Siliconera] Link
๐ฑ Level up your iPhone gaming with the best emulators that bring classic games to your fingertips. [Lifehacker] Link
๐ฎ Fan-made Game Boy XL promises a larger screen and better gameplay, reviving the classic in grand style. [XDA Developers] Link
๐น๏ธ Nolan Bushnell reflects on Atari Video Music's flop: "Most of my engineers were stoned," revealing the chaotic behind-the-scenes. [Time Extension] Link
๐ด Virtual Boy's tale retold: A bizarre journey from hyped innovation to rapid decline, showcasing Nintendo's rare misstep. [Ars Technica] Link
๐ฎ N64 collectors, take note: Your definitive guide to choosing the best buys and avoiding the duds. [Retro Dodo] Link
๐น๏ธ Dive into the magical world of Spellcraft, the latest RPG adventure for the N64, boasting innovative gameplay and immersive storylines. [Time Extension] (below) Link
๐ฎ Comprehensive roundup of all Saturn games as of mid-1996: A journey through gaming history and evolution. [Giant Bomb] Link
๐ฎ Exclusive sneak peek at the handheld N64 that plays actual cartridges, blending nostalgia with modern tech. [Retro Dodo] Link
๐ฎ Rediscovering the Sega Saturn decades later: A personal exploration of its games and impact on gaming culture. [SuperJump Magazine] Link
Lists & Rankings
๐ก๏ธ Uncover hidden gems with a look at the most underrated RPGs of the 1990s, waiting to be rediscovered. [Den of Geek] Link
๐น๏ธ Dive into nostalgia with the ultimate rundown of the best games that graced the Sega Genesis. [CBR] Link