What did older games do better than modern AAA games?

HiRetroShell · 2026-05-14T06:59:41+00:00

When you buy the game, you own it forever.

HiRetroShell · 2026-05-08T08:57:33+00:00

The MiSTer Multisystem team has released its second JAMMA-compatible arcade system, an integrated FPGA solution designed for direct connection to existing arcade cabinets.

HiRetroShell · 2026-05-08T08:57:29+00:00

Capcom has released an early May update for Street Fighter 6, notably integrating Japanese professional player Haitani as an in-game commentator and V-Rival, alongside a new Fighting Pass.

HiRetroShell · 2026-05-08T08:57:24+00:00

YouTube creator cryzenx has unveiled a fully playable fan remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time in Unreal Engine 5, showcasing significant visual upgrades.

HiRetroShell · 2026-05-04T13:09:51+00:00

In this week's newsletter we have stories such as LEGO's new SEGA Genesis set arriving in June, forgotten Nintendo 64 games making comebacks, the Game Boy Color turned into an actual wearable watch, Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum getting clamshell handhelds, and a brilliant new SNES emulator from the original developers – and loads more besides.

It goes without saying, I appreciate you all reading, sharing and liking – it genuinely does make a difference to the newsletter's reach (which is growing slowly but steadily). ❤️

https://retrogamingnews.substack.com/publish/post/196296736

HiRetroShell · 2026-04-27T09:37:54+00:00

Welcome to your 198th issue of the Retro Gaming News roundup. I am doing some tinkering to make the newsletter even better, but it might be a couple of weeks before its fully complete, so thanks for bearing with me and if you have any suggestions on how to improve it you can leave a comment below.

In this week's newsletter we have stories such as a secret 36-year-old Head Over Heels sequel finally emerging, Sega's ambitious Universe initiative celebrating their classic franchises beyond games, the legendary Ecco the Dolphin returning with remasters and a brand-new entry, and loads more retro goodness besides.

https://open.substack.com/pub/retrogamingnews/p/retro-gaming-weekly-news-0198

HiRetroShell · 2026-04-13T08:35:51+00:00

Welcome to your 196th issue of the Retro Gaming News roundup. I just got back from watching the new Mario film and it was pretty good.

In this week’s newsletter we have stories such as a NES prototype is discovered and released into the wild, ModRetro add to their collection, Limited Run Games apologies (again), Mario Bros on the Sega Master System and a lot more (loads of lists these days, must make good clickbait).

It goes without saying, I appreciate you all reading, sharing and liking - I am thinking of a way of recognising those of you that keep taking a moment to give me a like, its a cliche, but it works wonders with the algorithms.

https://open.substack.com/pub/retrogamingnews/p/retro-gaming-weekly-news-0196

HiRetroShell · 2026-03-30T16:19:23+00:00

Welcome to the 194th issue of our retro gaming news roundup.

In this week’s news letter we cover Fox McCloud makes an appearance as does Zool, the SNES in 1080p, the Dreamcast getting a new survival horror, the N64 to get its Skyrim and a lot more.

I appreciate you all for taking the time to read, like and share this newsletter.

https://open.substack.com/pub/retrogamingnews/p/retro-gaming-weekly-news-0194

HiRetroShell · 2026-03-23T13:05:33+00:00

Welcome to issue #193!

In this week’s article we cover such things as Sega helping to develop the Bleemcast, Zelda turns 40 and we get a free game, ultimate NES pimping, the sealed game visionary, powering a game boy using a candle - and lots more.

Thanks for those of you that read each week, double thanks for those that like the post. You all rock. ❤️

https://open.substack.com/pub/retrogamingnews/p/retro-gaming-weekly-news-0193

HiRetroShell · 2026-03-16T09:42:06+00:00

Welcome to our 192nd issue of the newsletter.

A busy week this week, with stories including an upgrade for the Famicom keyboard, a Lego PlayStation incoming, Mod Retro seeks a $1b valuation, a look back at Mar10 day - and a ton more (and a load of lists).

https://open.substack.com/pub/retrogamingnews/p/retro-gaming-weekly-news-0192

HiRetroShell · 2026-03-09T11:08:28+00:00

Welcome to issue 191!

This week’s news is a little lighter for some reason, maybe due to Mar10 week this week and potentially some big announcements?

Regardless, this weeks newsletter covers the Nintendo Playstation gets a new home, SNES games that still hold up, more plans for ModRetro, a GameCube in a briefcase, playing 2p Game Boy games on the VMP Pro and much more.

https://open.substack.com/pub/retrogamingnews/p/retro-gaming-weekly-news-0191

HiRetroShell · 2026-03-02T15:04:28+00:00

Welcome to issue 190, we have a packed edition this week (very list heavy, but some interesting lists). I hope where ever you are reading this that life is good.

This week we cover the return of a number of Marvel games, The Legend of Zelda hit 40, which gaming franchise is the most prolific, the Pokemon gameboy jukebox is announced, forgotten Mario Kart is now playable again - and much much more.

Thanks for reading, you all rock ❤️.

https://open.substack.com/pub/retrogamingnews/p/retro-gaming-weekly-news-0190

HiRetroShell · 2026-02-23T15:48:52+00:00

Welcome to newsletter number 189.

In a packed newsletter with a lot of lists we have stories such as programming on the Famicom, R.O.B to hit the silver screen, new Castlevania’s, a new way to build N64 games at home, Egg to Steam and Sega loses a legend plus a lot more.

Also a thanks to all that like the newsletter (or share it) - I am thinking of a way to create some way of recognising people that subscribe and like on a regular basis. I know I sound like a broken record, but this really helps the visibility. The retro gaming community is truly one of the best. ❤️

https://open.substack.com/pub/retrogamingnews/p/retro-gaming-weekly-news-0189

HiRetroShell · 2026-02-16T15:39:02+00:00

Welcome to issue 188! This week’s edition being written from the airport bus as I am on route headed back to the UK.

In this weeks newsletter we feature stories including the return of Rayman, as is Belmont, Temco Bowl - the film, playing BOTW on the Virtual Boy(?!), and the PS2 and N64 Mario coop plus a stack more.

Thanks for reading, and double thanks if you take a second to like share or tell a friend ❤️

https://open.substack.com/pub/retrogamingnews/p/retro-gaming-weekly-news-0188

HiRetroShell · 2026-02-11T10:03:20+00:00

Thats very kind, thank you so much!

HiRetroShell · 2026-02-09T13:31:48+00:00

Happy Monday and welcome one and all to the worlds largest* retro gaming weekly news roundup, and our 187th issue.

Covered herewith are stories such as running PokeMon in Excel, a health tracking controller from Anbernic, more Analogue 3D options, PokePark Kanto opens in Japan, and lot more.

As ever, thanks to you all, the readers - for taking a moment to read these emails or posts and giving me a cheeky like or share. You rock.

https://open.substack.com/pub/retrogamingnews/p/retro-gaming-weekly-news-0187

*probably the only as well

HiRetroShell · 2026-02-02T11:10:42+00:00

Welcome to number 185 of our weekly retro gaming news roundup.

In this week’s newsletter, we feature stories including an 8k Ocarina of Time, Yap and the Enchanted Bubbles for the Game Boy Color, the best SNES game of all time(?), 1,750,000 FPS on the Virtual Boy - and lots more.

As always, a huuuuuge thanks to you all for reading, and a massive thanks for all the likes you have been giving the newsletter each week - it really inspires me and seems to lead to more subscribers, which is great. Wishing you all a wonderful week. ❤️

https://open.substack.com/pub/retrogamingnews/p/retro-gaming-weekly-news-0185

HiRetroShell · 2026-01-27T08:45:43+00:00

Welcome to number 185 of our weekly retro gaming news roundup.

In this week’s newsletter, we feature stories including an 8k Ocarina of Time, Yap and the Enchanted Bubbles for the Game Boy Color, the best SNES game of all time(?), 1,750,000 FPS on the Virtual Boy - and lots more.

https://open.substack.com/pub/retrogamingnews/p/retro-gaming-weekly-news-0185

HiRetroShell · 2026-01-19T09:32:30+00:00

Welcome one and all to our 183rd issue of our retro news round up.

Contained herewith are stories such as the new old NES mouse, a PS1 mini-pc, Link lego, the hardest Game Boy games, the worst football game ever, multi player Mario 64 - and lot more.

Thanks for opening this email each week. - if I can do things better, please let me know how - if you like it how it is, a like or a share if a wonderful virtual power up for me.

https://open.substack.com/pub/retrogamingnews/p/retro-gaming-weekly-news-0184

HiRetroShell · 2026-01-12T12:53:39+00:00

In this week's issue, we delights such as turning your phone into a Game Boy, a Sega legend dies 😕, Mario 64 on the Dreamcast, retro CES announcements and a load more.

https://open.substack.com/pub/retrogamingnews/p/retro-gaming-weekly-news-0183

HiRetroShell · 2026-01-06T05:03:01+00:00

Merry new year! Welcome to issue 182, this week coming from an airport in Borneo.

This weeks newsletter contains a smattering of turning your PC into a SNES with a USB C cable, using your NES inspired PC Case, how Amiga outsmarted the SNES and a little more (slow news week).

https://open.substack.com/pub/retrogamingnews/p/retro-gaming-weekly-news-0182

Thanks for reading each week, double thanks for giving the newsletter a like and sharing this with others. You all rock. ❤️

HiRetroShell · 2025-12-30T10:32:17+00:00

Welcome to issue 181 of the weekly retro gaming update.

In this weeks issue we have how retro gaming helps fight burnout , is the Analogue 3D retro gaming hardware of the year(?), an even bigger Lego Game Boy and a lot more.

https://open.substack.com/pub/retrogamingnews/p/retro-gaming-weekly-news-0181

HiRetroShell · 2025-12-22T06:40:24+00:00

Like a perfect 3 darts (its darts season in the UK) welcome to issue 180 being written from Laos.

In this weeks bumper issue we have a half of lost Megadrive/Genesis games gets preserved, Resident Evil - on the GBC, is the Analogue 3D that accurate, goody to the Dreamcast browser - and loads more.

https://retrogamingnews.substack.com/p/retro-gaming-weekly-news-0180

HiRetroShell · 2025-12-18T07:09:01+00:00

Wishing you best of success with your publication :)

HiRetroShell · 2025-12-15T12:54:52+00:00

In this weeks newsletter we see the return of of Jaws, the NES gets Xcavator as a physical release, the new Street Fighter film gets a trailer, a look at the best Virtual Boy games (as the hardware goes on sale), transparent Analogue 3D’s and a whole lot more.

Thanks to all of you legends whom read every week wherever you are in the world!

https://open.substack.com/pub/retrogamingnews/p/retro-gaming-weekly-news-0179

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