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👾 Retro Gaming Weekly News #0136

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My week in gaming has been dominated by Elden Ring, it has been a while since I have been this involved in a game and I am enjoying the difficulty and the world.

39 stories this week across the word of retro gaming including some new F-Zero courses, a new Punch Out speedrun record, mapping out the entire Mario planet, GTA 8-Bit and lots more.

News

🎮 Glover is set to launch on Nintendo Switch, bringing the cult N64 platformer to modern audiences. Retroshell

🥷 Justice Ninja Casey, a Super Famicom game, is receiving an official English release for Nintendo Switch. GoNintendo

🦊 Star Fox artist is advocating for Star Fox Assault to be released on the rumoured Switch 2. Retroshell

🕹️ Märchen Maze, a classic arcade game, is getting a modern re-release. NicheGamer

🤖 A remastered version of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Battle Destiny has been announced for Switch and PC. Retroshell

🥋 Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is set for an August release, continuing the legendary ninja franchise. Retroshell

🪓 A revitalised Neo Geo port of Golden Axe is now available for players. Retroshell

🕊️ Peter Navy Tuiasosopo, known for portraying E. Honda in the Street Fighter movie, has passed away at age 61. Retroshell

🐄 Save Me Cows, a new action-puzzle adventure for the Game Boy, has been announced. Retroshell

🏎️ F-Zero SNES has received a fan-made Bower League expansion, adding new tracks and challenges. Retroshell

🧱 A massive Mario Kart LEGO set is rumoured to be in development. Retroshell

⚡ Speedrunner Summoning Salt has broken the two-minute barrier in Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!!. Retroshell

🏙️ Hudson Soft’s lost SimCity mobile game for Japanese phones has been preserved. Retroshell

Features

🎂 Happy Birthday to the Game Boy Advance SP, the stylish handheld that revolutionised portable gaming. Retroshell

🎮 Grand Theft Auto 6 gets an 8-bit NES-style demake TechEBlog

📝 Final Fantasy’s creator acknowledges Dragon Quest as a key influence on the franchise’s development. The Popverse

💰 Berkshire Hathaway once considered acquiring both Nintendo and Activision. Retroshell

🌍 A dedicated fan spent 100 days mapping Super Mario’s entire planet (CreativeBlog)

🧝 Zelda’s Marin set the standard for compelling side characters in gaming. CBR

🏁 Diddy Kong Racing is hailed as the true king of N64 mascot racers. VICE

💎 A broken GameCube was sold for $100,000 due to its rarity and history. Jason Deegan

🚐 A Chevy work van features a custom in-dash Nintendo 64 setup for gaming on the go. The Drive

⭐ Ristar should have been the Sega Genesis mascot instead of Sonic, according to some fans. GameSpot

📈 Retro gaming is experiencing a resurgence, with growing interest in classic consoles and games. COGConnected

🦖 Bobby Kotick aggressively pursued Jurassic Park game rights from Steven Spielberg. Gameranx

🏎️ Mario Kart 64 celebrates 28 years of friendship-ruining races. Nintendo Wire

🎥 An artist recreates classic movies with PlayStation 1-style graphics. eBaum’s World

🎨 A debate emerges over whether a classic Nintendo console logo is the best ever. Creative Bloq

📺 The Sega Dreamcast has a hidden menu system that many fans never knew about. Time Extension

🌐 A deep dive into the online past of the Sega Dreamcast reveals a fascinating glimpse into its early internet features. Forbes

Lists & Rankings

💰 Retro video games are becoming highly valuable, and collectors should know what makes certain titles rare. SlashGear

📱 The best simulation games on Game Boy Advance are ranked by fun and depth. GameRant

🎮 Every Sega console launch lineup is ranked, comparing the strongest and weakest debuts. CBR

🕹️ 20 legendary video game consoles that revolutionised the industry. Go2Tutors

⚔️ The best turn-based combat systems in Sega games are ranked. GameRant

🤼 The weirdest WWE games that most players overlooked. TheSportster

🔥 The best Capcom games of all time are ranked, celebrating the studio’s greatest hits. Hardcore Gamer

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Dreamcast Minecraft Developer Showcases Insanely Fast Voxel Engine

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A developer known as Meesedev is creating a voxel engine, dubbed the Meese Engine, inspired by Minecraft beta 1.7.3. The goal is to build an engine capable of handling voxel-based games, eventually replacing Minecraft assets with original ones to create a new game surpassing Minecraft in both gameplay and graphical fidelity.

In a recent update, Meesedev showcased the engine’s performance, “blasting through an existing world file at 2,800 km/h, holding a perfect 60fps with a 64-chunk render distance.” This demonstration was conducted on the PC port of the GameCube version of the engine.

The developer has also implemented “world saving and loading” features, enabling the engine to load “14,000 chunks (~500 million blocks) in just a few seconds,” sufficient for a 64-chunk render distance. Notably, Meesedev dedicates only one day per week to this project, making the progress particularly impressive.

While the Meese Engine is not planned to be fully open source, Meesedev has indicated that some smaller components might be made open source in the future.

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Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Set for August Release

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Sega has officially announced the upcoming release of Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, a 2D action platformer developed by Lizardcube, the studio renowned for Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap and Streets of Rage 4. The game is scheduled to launch on August 29, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam, priced at $29.99 USD.

Credit: Sega

Players will once again step into the shoes of Joe Musashi, the iconic ninja protagonist, embarking on a quest for vengeance across more than a dozen stages filled with challenging platforming puzzles. The combat system is designed to be combo-driven, offering a variety of tools such as the Katana Oborozuki, Kunai, Ninjutsu arts, and Ninpo to defeat adversaries.

Credit: Sega

For enthusiasts seeking additional content, a Digital Deluxe version will be available for $39.99. This edition includes early access to the game, a starter pack with in-game items, a digital art book and soundtrack, and a DLC stage featuring bosses inspired by iconic Sega villains, slated for release in early 2026.

The Shinobi series, which debuted in the late 1980s, has been a cornerstone of Sega’s gaming legacy. Shinobi: Art of Vengeance marks the first new installment in 14 years, following previous revivals on the PlayStation 2 and Nintendo 3DS. Fans of the series and newcomers alike can look forward to experiencing this modern take on a classic franchise.

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Yuji Naka Surprises Fans with Update to Eight-Year-Old Mobile Game

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In an unexpected move, Yuji Naka, co-creator of Sonic the Hedgehog, has released an update for his 2016 mobile game, Pirates of Coin. Announced on X (formerly Twitter), Naka detailed the technical challenges he faced in modernizing the game. Originally built using Unity 5, the update required significant revisions, including transitioning from JavaScript to C# and addressing numerous deprecated features to ensure compatibility with newer Unity versions.

This update is particularly noteworthy given Naka’s current legal circumstances. In July 2023, he received a 30-month prison sentence, suspended for four years, and was fined ¥173 million (approximately $1.2 million) after pleading guilty to insider trading during his tenure at Square Enix. Despite these challenges, Naka’s commitment to his earlier projects remains evident.

Pirates of Coin was developed by Prope, the independent studio Naka founded after departing from Sega. The game offers players a coin-pusher experience set against a pirate-themed backdrop, combining elements of chance and strategy. While it didn’t make significant waves upon its initial release, this recent update may rekindle interest among mobile gaming enthusiasts.

As of now, Naka has not disclosed any future game development plans. However, this recent activity suggests that he remains engaged with the gaming community, even amidst personal challenges.

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Earnest Evans & Annet Returns Get Official English Releases

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Two Sega CD cult classics, Earnest Evans and Annet Returns, are finally receiving official English releases, thanks to Limited Run Games. These side-scrolling action titles, which originally launched in Japan in the early 1990s, have never been officially localized—until now.

Credit: Limited Run Games

A Long Time Coming for Earnest Evans & Annet Returns

Originally developed by Wolf Team, Earnest Evans (1991) and Annet Returns (1993) are part of the El Viento series, a lesser-known but beloved trilogy in retro gaming circles. Earnest Evans puts players in the shoes of an Indiana Jones-style adventurer with a unique, segmented sprite animation style that has divided players for decades. Meanwhile, Annet Returns follows the story of Annet Myer, a powerful sorceress wielding magic-infused weaponry in fast-paced side-scrolling combat.

Despite their niche appeal, these titles have remained largely inaccessible to Western audiences outside of fan translations. That changes now, as Limited Run Games has officially announced physical editions for the Sega CD, complete with English text and improved presentation.

Credit: Limited Run Games

Limited Run’s Physical Editions

Both games will be available in standard and collector’s editions, featuring restored artwork and special extras. Earnest Evans is listed at $59.99, while Annet Returns shares the same price point. Given the high demand for retro Sega CD titles, these are expected to sell quickly.

Credit: Limited Run Games

For collectors and fans of obscure Sega gems, this marks an exciting moment. The Sega CD library has long been overlooked, and official English releases of Japanese-exclusive titles are rare. With this move, Limited Run Games continues to support retro preservation in a way that few companies do.

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New Skies of Arcadia Patch Delivers the Ultimate 60Hz Multi-Language Experience

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New Skies of Arcadia Patch Delivers the Ultimate 60Hz Multi-Language Experience

A new fan patch for Skies of Arcadia offers the most refined version of the Dreamcast classic, fixing long-standing issues from previous 60Hz conversions. This update fully restores proper animation timings, corrects audio sync issues, and ensures seamless performance across all display modes—including RGB, VGA, and composite—while supporting multiple languages.

This patch builds upon the earlier 60Hz PAL conversion by Japanese_cake but goes a step further by undoing PAL-specific optimizations. The result is a version of Skies of Arcadia that runs identically to the original NTSC releases while allowing players to experience the game in English, Spanish, German, or French at a smooth 60Hz refresh rate.

Key improvements include:

• Perfectly Synced Cutscenes – Audio is now in complete sync with the NTSC releases, eliminating the delays found in the previous patch.

• Restored Sound Effects – SFX have been reverted to match the original NTSC versions, correcting distortions caused by PAL adjustments.

• Accurate Movement Speed – Walking speed now mirrors the JP/US releases, ensuring a faithful gameplay experience.

• Full 60Hz Display Support – Works flawlessly with RGB, VGA, and composite video on all region Dreamcast consoles.

• Region-Free Compatibility – Playable on any Dreamcast without modification.

For those looking for additional enhancements, Skye from the Skies of Arcadia Discord is developing a quality-of-life patch based on this release. It aims to restore censored content, adjust the high encounter rate, and reintroduce the original website functionality.

You can view the patch notes here, and download the new release here.

For now, if you’re seeking the ultimate Skies of Arcadia experience with perfect 60Hz performance, this patch is the definitive way to play.

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Daytona USA 2 Finally Gets a Home Release—Sort Of

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The legendary Daytona USA 2 is breaking free from its arcade exclusivity to join the swashbuckling adventure of Like a Dragon: Pirate in Yakuza in Hawaii. This 1998 racing gem, never before ported from its Model 3 hardware, is now part of the pirate-themed Yakuza escapade set in Hawaii.

One of the best arcade racers ever..?

Unlike the original Daytona USA, which saw ports to the Sega Saturn, Dreamcast, and even modern platforms, Daytona USA 2 never made it beyond its Model 3 arcade roots. This marks the first time fans can experience the high-speed action of Battle on the Edge and Power Edition without hunting down a vintage arcade machine.

In Like a Dragon: Pirate in Yakuza in Hawaii, players can not only navigate the high seas but also dive into in-game arcades to experience Daytona USA 2, including “Battle on the Edge” and “Power Edition”. This marks a historic moment for fans who’ve longed to play this game without the need for a vintage arcade cabinet.

While it’s uncertain if it’s an emulated or recreated version, what’s clear is that this fusion of Daytona USA 2 with the pirate adventure of Like a Dragon: Pirate in Yakuza in Hawaii is a unique blend of nostalgia and new thrills. Set sail with Goro Majima on February 21st, 2025, for an experience where racing and piracy collide spectacularly.

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Flea 2 Brings More Retro Platforming Madness to the Dreamcast and NES

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Indie developer Lowtek Games is back with Flea 2, a sequel to their 2020 retro platformer, bringing even more flea-jumping action to the Dreamcast and NES. Continuing the adventures of Henry the flea, this installment introduces new mechanics, levels, and characters while keeping the challenging, fast-paced gameplay intact.

Following in the footsteps of its predecessor, Flea 2 offers tight, responsive controls and a unique jumping mechanic where Henry bounces uncontrollably, requiring precise timing to navigate obstacles and enemies. This time around, the game features a branching level system, allowing players to explore different paths as they collect blood packs and avoid deadly hazards.

Credit: Steam

The game is being developed for both the NES and Dreamcast, with physical copies available for collectors. NES cartridges are being made in limited batches, while Dreamcast editions come with a full-colour manual and case, embracing the spirit of classic releases.

Reviews from early players highlight Flea 2’s quirky pixel-art style, catchy chiptune soundtrack, and satisfying difficulty curve. The game maintains the retro aesthetic while introducing quality-of-life improvements, including optional paths for less experienced players.

Credit: Steam

Flea 2 is currently available on Steam as well, making it accessible to a wider audience beyond the original hardware. For fans of NES-style platformers and those who appreciate the thriving homebrew scene, this is one to watch.

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👾 Retro Gaming Weekly News #0134

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Welcome to this weeks newsletter, this week I started to play Elden Ring and wow, what a game – my retro gaming might get a little bit hampered by this game, but lets see. 

This week we have 39 stories including some new games for the NES and Genesis/Megadrive, a new motherboard for the PS1 and one adaptor to power all your consoles – plus a lot more.

News

🕹️ A Famicom enthusiast in Japan is selling an almost complete collection of the console’s games before passing away, sparking significant attention online. Automaton Media

Got, got, need

🎵 “Banjo-Kazooie” composer Grant Kirkhope has cast doubt on the possibility of the beloved series making a return. Retroshell

🔥 The risqué shoot-’em-up “Steam Hearts” and fighting game “Advanced Variable Geo” are getting modern console releases. Time Extension

🚀 Sega has filed a new trademark for “Skies of Arcadia,” fueling speculation about a potential remaster. Retroshell

⛏️ Data Man: New NES Game Launches via Broke Studio. Retroshell

🎮 A determined modder has released a “GTA: Vice City” mod despite takedown threats. Retroshell

🐱 “SkateCat,” a retro-inspired adventure game, is rolling onto Nintendo Switch, Itch, and Steam. Retroshell

🔫 The indie shooter “Lethal Wedding” is gearing up for a Kickstarter campaign. Retroshell

🕹️ A custom PlayStation 1 motherboard, “NSOne,” has been unveiled, marking the first in 30 years. Retroshell

⌚ Atari has teamed up with Nubeo to launch a luxury watch inspired by the classic game “Asteroids.” Retroshell

👽 “The Thing: Remastered” has become Nightdive Studios’ fastest-selling game to date. Retroshell

🎮 Songbird Productions is reviving classic Atari Jaguar titles with high-quality reprints. Retroshell

🎼 The “Super Mario RPG” soundtrack is set to release on April 9, including a Super Famicom version in Japan. Retroshell

🔄 A roundup of the best Sega-related posts on Reddit from the past week. Retroshell

🎮 A collection of the most popular original Xbox, PS1, and PS2 posts on Reddit this week. Retroshell

🕹️ Highlights of the best retro Nintendo gaming posts on Reddit from the last week. Retroshell

📼 A roundup of this week’s best Reddit posts covering Atari, Neo Geo, WonderSwan, TurboGrafx, and the 3DO. Retroshell

🕹️ “Quarter Arcades” is adding “Bad Dudes vs. DragonNinja” and “Lunar Lander” to its collection of mini arcade cabinets. Retroshell

🧙 The “Elminage” series is making its way to modern consoles for the first time. Retroshell

⚖️ A local supermarket has won a trademark dispute against Nintendo. Retroshell

🎲 Atari has launched 15 “mystery patch” packs for collectors and retro gaming fans. Retroshell

🏎️ “Dream Ride,” a Micro Machines-style party racer, is coming to the Dreamcast. Retroshell

Dream Ride

💰 Nintendo Switch Online is adjusting its regional pricing, affecting subscribers worldwide. Retroshell

🎮 “The Sims” nostalgia is in full swing with a new Y2K-themed website dedicated to the classic life-sim. Retroshell

🚗 “Ridge Racer 64” is drifting onto Nintendo Switch Online. Retroshell

🦤 A bizarre Kazooie puppet just sold for over $2,000, despite its unsettling appearance. Time Extension

Nightmare Fuel

🎮 A fan is developing an NES-style version of “Celeste,” and it’s already playable. Time Extension

Features

🎲 Technōs Japan’s Famicom RPG Sugoro Quest is finally receiving an official English translation next month. Destructoid

🎨 A look at how Kirby’s box art has evolved across cultures, from cute to combat-ready. Retroshell

🕹️ Megami Tensei’s author explains why the game had two distinct versions for the Famicom and Japanese computers. Time Extension

⚙️ A deep dive into the differences between FPGA hardware and traditional software emulation for retro gamers. Retroshell

📜 A complete timeline of video game consoles, from the industry’s origins to today. Digital Trends

🐵 Donkey Kong designer discusses the character’s iconic redesign and the creation of Diddy Kong. Retroshell

🦇 A look back at why Castlevania’s Nintendo 64 entries are considered some of the franchise’s biggest missteps. CBR

⚖️ Nintendo’s legal battle against emulators intensifies, raising concerns for preservationists and retro gamers. Android Police

🔌 The Retro-Tap lets users power up to 10 retro consoles with a single power block. Retro Dodo

📖 An excerpt from a book detailing the history of the Intellivision console and its impact on gaming. Polygon

🎮 A guide to modern retro gaming consoles, including top systems like the SuperStation One. GeekSided

Lists & Rankings

🛡️ A list of games where players must heavily rely on equipment to survive and progress. TheGamer

🎨 A showcase of SNES games with some of the most incredible box art designs. CBR

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Dream Ride: A New Micro Machines-Style Party Racer for the Dreamcast

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The Sega Dreamcast continues to defy time, with a steady flow of new indie releases keeping the console alive. The latest addition is Dream Ride, an arcade-style party racer inspired by the classic Micro Machines series. Developed by Dream Quest Games, the title promises fast-paced, top-down multiplayer racing with chaotic twists.

“Dream Ride” supports single-player and multiplayer modes, accommodating up to four human players and eight CPU opponents. The game includes eight unique cars, each with distinct handling and speed, and features four different game modes.

Credit: Itch IO / Ginger Beard Man

The gameplay in “Dream Ride” emphasizes momentum and drift, requiring players to adapt to each vehicle’s characteristics. Power-ups such as magnets, ghosts, shields, and speed boosts are integral, with hazards like oil slicks and thunderbolts adding strategic depth.

The game runs at a consistent 60 frames per second, with dynamic sound effects and CD audio music. It also includes a cheat system for additional gameplay options. “Dream Ride” is playable on both original Dreamcast hardware and emulators, and is also compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android platforms. It can be downloaded from gingerbeardman’s itch.io page under a “name-your-own-price” model.

The release of “Dream Ride” follows the trend of indie games revitalizing the Dreamcast, with titles like “Xeno Crisis”, “Intrepid Izzy”, and “Rush Rush Rally Reloaded” also contributing to the console’s ongoing legacy.

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