👾 Retro Gaming Weekly News #0150

26th May 2025

Welcome to issue #150! Almost three years of weekly newsletters, where does the time go?

This week more details released about the switch Game Cube controller, more retro goodness for the Xbox, some more unearthed retro prototypes and a whole lot more. Thanks for reading.

News

🎮 Four more Game Boy classics — Super Mario Land, Alleyway, Baseball, and Yakuman — are now available on Nintendo Switch Online. Retroshell

🆓 Sony is offering Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy for free on PS5 and PS4 via PS Plus Premium for a limited time. TechJuice

📺 Intellivision has launched Amico Home for Apple TV 4K, bringing new exclusive games to the platform. NotebookCheck

🕹️ A SoulCalibur-themed GameCube expansion for Switch 2 may be in development, based on recent leaks. EventHubs

🌐 Sega’s Outtrigger, a lesser-known Dreamcast FPS, is back online with multiplayer support. Time Extension

🎵 Nintendo has released official Kid Icarus NES and Famicom Disk System soundtracks to its music platform. Final Weapon

📚 The first issue of Yokoi Kids, a digital Game Boy-themed fanzine, is now available online. Time Extension

🖌️ A new rumor suggests Mario Paint may return for Switch 2 with enhanced features. Game Rant

🧛 Seven rare prototypes of The Addams Family NES game have been discovered and preserved. Time Extension

🧢 ModRetro’s Chromatic handheld adds native Discord streaming and major firmware updates. The Verge

🌍 Jaleco’s Game Boy title Osu!! Karate Club will see a Western debut for the first time next month. Time Extension

🚗 A Game Boy Color version of Out Run is set for release via an indie publisher. Bleeding Cool

🌌 An upcoming SNES ROM hack transforms Super Mario World into a multi-dimensional experience. Time Extension

🐉 Wonder Boy in Monster Land will launch under Sega Ages on May 30 in Japan. NintendoSoup

💥 The HD revival of SNES classic Nightmare Busters is now live on Kickstarter. Time Extension

🐵 A new official render of Diddy Kong’s redesign has earned praise from a Donkey Kong Country artist. Video Games Chronicle

🛍️ Nintendo has announced a new official retail store opening soon in Fukuoka, Japan. Hypebeast

🧱 A new mod brings Minecraft’s mechanics into Super Mario 64, recreating sandbox gameplay in the N64 engine. GamesRadar

🎖️ A fan-made port of Metal Gear has been released for Sega Genesis/Mega Drive with enhanced visuals. GBAtemp

🇷🇺 Indie developer Sovietborgs plans to bring retro-inspired games like Kremlevka to Genesis, skipping modern platforms. VICE

🕹️ Xbox and Antstream Arcade have launched a retro classics streaming service on Game Pass. Video Games Chronicle

💻 One of the top non-Sega arcade racers has received a new recompiled port for modern PCs. Time Extension

Features

🎤 A new panel from MCM x EGX 2024 reflects on 25 years of Sega Dreamcast, exploring its legacy and fanbase. The Popverse

🍝 Developers of Mario Kart World were unsure whether Mario canonically eats the series’ signature items, including mushrooms. GoNintendo

🎨 New official artwork showcases updated designs for Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong. NintendoSoup

🛠️ A Game Boy modder has patched a notorious bug in Tiny Toon Adventures: Babs’ Big Break, fixing an unfair level over 30 years later. Time Extension

🟡 Pac-Man’s history, influence, and cultural legacy are revisited in honor of the arcade icon’s anniversary. Remind Magazine

🕹️ The Retroid Pocket Classic handheld impresses with its retro aesthetics and compact design, offering solid performance for retro gamers. Android Authority

🧝 A visual retrospective traces the Zelda franchise’s evolution from the NES era to modern consoles. XDA Developers

🏛️ Japan’s Game Preservation Society has secured its future thanks to community support and donations. Time Extension

💥 Superman 64 retains its reputation as one of the worst video games ever made, two decades after release. SlashFilm

🤢 The 3D dungeon effects in Phantasy Star were so convincing during development that they caused motion sickness. Time Extension

🥷 Shinobi is getting a modern revival as Sega teams up with Lizardcube to reimagine the classic ninja series. Game Informer

🚀 Missile Command: Delta, a modern take on Atari’s 1980 classic, has been announced with a gameplay trailer and release window. TechEBlog

Lists & Rankings

⏱️ These standout PS2 titles offer over 100 hours of gameplay, featuring expansive content and deep mechanics. CBR

📺 A look at some of the best anime games that are no longer available for purchase or download. Game Rant

🕹️ Several obscure ’80s game consoles are revisited, highlighting systems that have largely faded from memory. XDA Developers

🏁 A ranking of the top Mario Kart games based on gameplay, innovation, and fan reception. Hardcore Gamer

🐭 The greatest Disney video games released on Nintendo consoles, from NES to Switch, are spotlighted. CBR

🔄 These games creatively use body-swapping mechanics to enhance storytelling and gameplay. DualShockers

⏳ Not all PS2 games are lengthy — this list highlights titles with short runtimes but memorable experiences. DualShockers

🔥 The most difficult GameCube games ever released are ranked by their intense challenge levels. CBR

🕹️ Several obscure ’80s game consoles are revisited, highlighting systems that have largely faded from memory. XDA Developers

🌀 A roundup of the best Sonic games that don’t actually star Sonic as the playable character. Game Rant

📼 Twelve Sega Saturn games that deserve modern re-releases are highlighted for their cult appeal. Paste Magazine

🎮 These Sega Dreamcast games haven’t aged well and may not live up to nostalgic expectations. CBR