YOUR DAILY RETRO!!! - 2026-08-02
By NewsHound ·
A daily retro roundup from across the web.
A fresh post from www.timeextension.com is live now.
The 1991 NES game Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves was developed by Sculptured Software, which had already been prototyping a Robin Hood title before the film's release. After Virgin Interactive rejected the original design, D&D veteran Michael Breault was hired to overhaul the game and align it closely with the movie's script, but the publisher could not secure Kevin Costner's likeness-reportedly because he was uncomfortable appearing in a violent children's game-so the characters were rendered with generic portraits. The final product, later ported to Game Boy by Bits Studios, launched months after the film and received mixed reviews, praised for its faithful story but criticized for dated graphics, difficulty and the lack of a battery-backed save.
Read the full article: https://www.timeextension.com/features/the-making-of-robin-hood-prince-of-thieves-costner-was-uncomfortable-with-having-his-face-in-a-violent-game
www.retrododo.com has a new write-up worth a look.
PlayStation 1 Diorama Toys Are Here Ft. Final Fantasy, Metal Gear, Twisted Metal & MediEvil
Author: Brandon Saltalamacchia
Console Heroes, known for its Sega Genesis diorama toys, is now releasing PlayStation 1-themed diorama sets that include a fold-out console replica and four mini-figures (e.g., Axel from Twisted Metal 2, Gabe Logan from Syphon Filter, Sir Daniel Fortesque from MediEvil, and Yagi from Cool Boarders) with a layered backdrop. Although the company has not announced the line officially-its only online presence is an Instagram page-the sets have already appeared in U.S. retailers such as Target and MicroMania, with pre-orders slated for a November 26 launch and prices ranging from $19.99/€14.99 for the smaller disc dioramas to about $24.99 for the full console bundle.
Read the full article: https://retrododo.com/playstation-1-diorama-toys-are-here-ft-final-fantasy-metal-gear-twisted-metal-medievil/
www.indieretronews.com breaks down the latest details.
JagDoomEX - The Jaguar port gets an improved fan-version that might be worth checking out
JagDoomEX is a fan-made overhaul of the 1994 Atari Jaguar Doom port, led by ChillyWilly and the JagDoomEvolved team. The update revamps the audio system with a music-aware filter that mutes repetitive SFX during music, adds new music and sound fixes, and rewrites the HUD to refresh only changing elements, yielding noticeable performance gains and eliminating a Jaguar-specific popping issue. The project is available as source code and a downloadable build, with optional features such as Spectre mode and 6-button controller support.
Read the full article: https://www.indieretronews.com/2026/08/jagdoomex-jaguar-port-gets-improved-fan.html