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Analogue has released updated versions of its 16-bit FPGA consoles, the Super Nt+ and Mega Sg+, featuring wireless controller support, USB-C power, and hot-swappable cartridge slots. Priced at $220, the devices launch in December.
Taito announced the first official re-release of the Super Nintendo JRPGs Lufia and Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals for Steam, set for 2026. The bundle, titled Lufia I & II The Sinistrals Saga, preserves the original pixel art while modernizing the experience. While the first game is noted for its ambitious combat and writing, the sequel is widely regarded as a superior entry with improved visuals and a acclaimed soundtrack. This release follows a recent port of the cult classic Terranigma by the same developer, Clear River Games.
The classic SNES emulator ZSNES is back with a sequel, Super ZSNES, rebuilt from scratch around a GPU-powered "Super Enhancement Engine" that enables high-resolution playback, overclocking, widescreen support, uncompressed audio, and 3D Mode 7 enhancements—features fans can disable. It promises more accurate CPU and audio cores while preserving familiar elements like fast-forward, save states, and a higher-resolution UI, plus a playful note: there’s a "No Vibe Coding" approach. An early build is available for Windows, Mac, and Android, with iOS coming soon.
Keza MacDonald’s Super Nintendo: How One Japanese Company Helped the World Have Fun is a praise-filled, interview-rich history of Nintendo, tracing its evolution from 1960s toy-making to Splatoon and highlighting how design, culture, and a persistent sense of play have kept the company central to gaming.
Nintendo has expanded its Switch Online Super Nintendo library with three new titles, including Japanese exclusives Wrecking Crew '98, Amazing Hebereke, and Super R-Type. The Japanese lineup also includes Battletoads in Battlemaniacs and Marvelous: Mōhitotsu no Takarajima. These additions offer players a chance to experience classic retro games and Japanese exclusives on the Switch Online service.
Universal Orlando unveils details of its upcoming theme park, Universal Epic Universe, set to open in 2025, featuring five immersive worlds including The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, Super Nintendo World, How To Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, and Dark Universe. The park will offer 50 dining, shopping, and entertainment experiences, with attractions such as Starfall Racers and Constellation Carousel in Celestial Park, and dining options like Atlantic and The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant. CEO Brian Roberts expressed excitement about the project, calling it "completely original" and "the most exciting project" since NBCUniversal's acquisition.
A Nebraska man who owns a collection of over 150 vintage video games, including Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis titles, could potentially earn a six-figure payday. The games, once for sale at an Omaha video game store that closed in 1998, have recently been certified and authenticated. The cache of 173 cartridges, known as the Nebraska Collection, includes highly sought-after titles like Chrono Trigger. While single-game sales are not available, the entire stock is up for purchase.
GuliKit, known for its Hall effect joysticks, has unveiled a docking station resembling a Super Nintendo and a gamepad resembling an Xbox Elite. The SNES-like console shell opens to accommodate a PC gaming handheld or a Nintendo Switch, although accessing the Switch's USB-C port is unclear. The docking station lacks USB ports on the front, which could have been used for controller connectivity. The new GuliKit KK3 Max gamepad features rear paddles, bean-shaped buttons, analog and digital trigger modes, RGB lighting, and improved Hall effect sensors. Further details, including pricing and release dates, are yet to be announced.
Limited Run Games has announced a Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary Collection featuring retro games from the NES, Game Boy and Super Nintendo era. The collection will be released later this year, and will include the original Jurassic Park game for NES, Super Nintendo and Game Boy, and Jurassic Park 2: The Chaos Continues for Super Nintendo and Game Boy by Ocean Software. No platforms have been announced yet.