👾 Retro Gaming Weekly News #0169

6th October 2025

Welcome to issue number 169! This week we cover stories including the Lego Game Boy gets released, and modded to play games, why Sonic is not being remade, a Mario lost level is discovered, a rare game boy game is available and lots lots more.

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News

🎃 A fan developer has ported the SNES horror classic Clock Tower to the Game Boy Advance, bringing a new unofficial handheld version just in time for the spooky season — Time Extension

🎵 Nintendo Music has added the Princess Peach: Showtime! soundtrack for streaming, expanding its collection of official game music releases — Final Weapon

🕹️ A video game preservationist has unearthed an early version of Nintendo’s obscure fighting game Joy Mech Fight, offering a new glimpse into its development — Time Extension

🧱 LEGO has recreated the Nintendo Game Boy in brick form, complete with a cartridge slot and working buttons — The Register

🧠 The gory 1993 visual novel Dead of the Brain 2 has received a full English fan translation for modern audiences — Time Extension

🕹️ A modder has built a fully functional Game Boy Micro inside a Nintendo 64 controller shell — TechEBlog

🐹 Mole Mania for the original Game Boy has been fully colorized in a new DX ROM hack by developer Marc Robledo — GBAtemp

🌊 A new In the Hunt tech demo shows what the SuperGrafx console could have achieved during the 16-bit era — Time Extension

📦 One of the rarest boxed Game Boy games has resurfaced and is now up for sale on eBay — RetroDodo

📀 Evercade’s new Neo Geo cartridge collections have been delayed in the UK and Europe — Time Extension

🍄 The elusive Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels “Minus World” has finally been discovered after nearly 40 years (below) — Nintendo Life

🧩 Born64 is a new PC game designed to operate within the graphical and technical limits of the Nintendo 64 — Time Extension

🦔 Sonic Team’s head has confirmed there are no plans to remake the Sonic Adventure games — CBR

🤖 BitBeamCannon’s latest Neo Geo and Sega Genesis title channels Mega Man with its gameplay and art direction — Time Extension

🧠 Developer Taki Udon has unveiled SuperStation One, a streamlined frontend UI for emulation and retro systems after eight months of work (below) — Time Extension

🥋 A new Sega Saturn fighting game compilation has been announced, bringing several classics to modern platforms — EventHubs

🧙 The long-unplayable Sega Saturn version of Wizardry VI is now fully translated and playable in English — Time Extension

🕹️ Brand-new Atari 7800 cartridges are now available for purchase in 2025 — TheSixthAxis

⚡ Don’t Die, Mr. Robot! has been demade for the Neo Geo Pocket Color handheld — Time Extension

🚀 Zainsoft’s sci-fi action RPG Aramo is coming to Nintendo Switch — Time Extension

👟 Reebok and PlayStation have teamed up for a sneaker collection celebrating PlayStation’s 30th anniversary — The News Market

💾 Steam Deck compatibility has been added to a classic PS2 and original Xbox game — ComicBook

🎮 8BitMods has introduced the VMUPro, a modernized Dreamcast VMU replacement — Retro Handhelds

Features

🎮 Bubsy in the Purrfect Collection offers a surprisingly thorough retrospective on the franchise, blending remastered classics with modern accessibility options while exploring its tumultuous legacy. Cinelinx

🧱 The LEGO Game Boy set impresses with its intricate design and nostalgic attention to detail, delivering a faithful and buildable tribute to Nintendo’s handheld legacy. Nintendo Insider

🐒 Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s comments about Donkey Kong have stirred debate among fans, with critics noting his dismissal of 44 years of franchise history. NME

🕹️ A new feature explores the lasting charm of pixel art and 8-bit worlds, celebrating how classic aesthetics continue to inspire modern game design. Inkl

🧩 The team behind the official LEGO Game Boy explains how they intentionally avoided fan-made designs to craft a distinct, authentic model. Brick Fanatics

💻 A creative developer has remade the classic Snake game entirely in a browser’s URL bar using Unicode Braille characters, showcasing clever use of JavaScript. Tom’s Hardware

🕹️ A comprehensive list details the final officially produced games for every major console, marking the end points of each platform’s active lifespan. DualShockers

🎂 Sega Game Gear celebrates its anniversary with retrospectives comparing it to the Game Boy, revisiting their rivalry and shared influence on handheld gaming. Inverse

Lists & Rankings

🕹️ XDA Developers explores three nostalgic Nintendo accessories—like the Virtual Boy—that could be reimagined for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, discussing how modern technology could revive these classics. XDA Developers

💰 Glass Almanac details which old Nintendo consoles have become valuable collectibles, highlighting the most sought-after models and their current market prices. Glass Almanac

🎮 WhatCulture lists ten unusual and sometimes absurd reasons video games had to be altered, from legal challenges to cultural sensitivities. WhatCulture

🖼️ Gamereactor showcases the best-looking 8-bit graphics of the generation, recognizing standout artistry and design from classic-era titles. Gamereactor

🧝 TheGamer reveals fan poll results ranking the top five characters from The Legend of Zelda series, reflecting community favorites across decades of games. TheGamer

🕹️ WhatCulture revisits twenty PlayStation 2 games that continue to impress modern players, emphasizing their lasting gameplay and storytelling appeal. WhatCulture

👾 A90sKid highlights five underrated Sega games worth rediscovering, celebrating overlooked titles that deserve renewed attention. A90sKid