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