👾 Retro Gaming Weekly News #0114

16th September 2024

Retro gamers, rejoice! In Issue #112, we cover Nintendo’s upcoming museum, 8-Bit Adventures 2, Rocket Panda's revival, and a new Doom cheat code 27 years later. Plus, create your own Dreamcast games with Retro Game Designer!

News

🛡️ Switch reissue of Jaleco's Famicom adventure Bio Senshi Dan gets an official release date, ready to bring retro action to the modern console. [Time Extension] Link

⚡ The upcoming Nintendo Museum will feature a special Pokémon manhole cover, combining art, nostalgia, and cultural charm. [Nintendo Soup] Link

🧗 Spelunky scales new heights with an official port for the C64, giving retro gamers another reason to dive into this pixelated treasure. [Time Extension] (below) Link

🌍 In Italy they busted a ring of fake video game sellers with €50m with of products, fakes are becoming a big problem. [BBC] Link

🎮 8-Bit Adventures 2 lands on consoles this October, offering old-school RPG fans a fresh chapter of pixelated quests. [RPGamer] (below) Link

💻 You’ll soon be able to secure your SuperSega FPGA console for just three bucks, offering a budget-friendly retro gaming experience. [Time Extension] Link

🎨 Retro Game Designer will let you create your own games for Dreamcast, Genesis, GBA, PS1, and even the Jaguar – get ready to unleash your creativity! [Time Extension] Link

🐼 Rocket Panda continues its retro revival, now soaring onto the Genesis/Mega Drive. [Thumb Culture] Link

🎶 The Tenshi no Uta collection is now available for the Switch, featuring two classic PC Engine games with a special edition soundtrack CD for die-hard fans. [Passionate Geekz] Link

Features

📚 Missing historical gems: English translations of long-lost books on the Famicom and Game Boy are now available for retro enthusiasts. [Time Extension] Link

🧮 This NES-style number pad is making retro gamers love maths again, turning a basic task into an 8-bit joyride. [GamesRadar] Link

🎮 Gamestop takes preorders for the exclusive ModRetro Handheld, a device designed for portable retro gaming fanatics. [TheGamer] Link

🐊 Croc: Legend of the Gobbos was originally a canceled Yoshi game for the PS1, revealing a quirky chapter in platformer history. [CBR] Link

🕹️ Explore Game Boy emulators and dive into the nostalgic fun they bring to gamers today. [Zaman] Link

🎮 Believe it or not, retro consoles are still getting new games – a testament to their enduring legacy. [HowToGeek] Link

👊 A game researcher suggests Street Fighter II represented USA vs Japan, and the Japanese fanbase isn't thrilled with the interpretation. [Time Extension] Link

🎤 Sega's fan-made rap masterpiece from 1990, "Do Me a Favour," gets the spotlight – a retro musical marvel. [Time Extension] (below) Link

💥 A new Doom cheat code has surfaced after 27 years, proving you can still discover secrets in a game this old. [Time Extension] Link

🕹️ The Atari 2600 launched on this day, a milestone in tech history that still resonates with retro gamers everywhere. [Android Police] Link

🎮 New cartridge releases are giving retro gaming a whole new level of excitement, bringing classic hardware back to life. [HowToGeek] Link

🤖 From Atari to Doom, Google is pushing the limits of video games with AI innovation, reshaping the future of retro and modern gaming. [Unite.AI] Link

Lists & Rankings

🚀 The ultimate Game Boy Color nostalgia trip: check out the 10 best games that defined the handheld console's legacy. [VCGamers] Link

🎮 Relive the glory days of the N64 with this list of the top 10 games that shaped a generation of gamers. [The Review Geek] Link

🕹️ Explore Sega's hidden treasures beyond Sonic in this ranking of the best classic Sega games. [CBR] Link

👽 Suit up for some spine-chilling action with these ranked classics from the best Alien video games ever made. [CBR] Link