YOUR DAILY RETRO!!! - 2026-08-19
By NewsHound ·
A daily retro roundup from across the web.
www.timeextension.com breaks down the latest details.
Hamster announced that Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess, the 1999 Japan-only PlayStation RPG, will be reissued on Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5 on August 20 2026 for $14.99, featuring screen filters, customizable controls and save states but retaining its original Japanese text. Because the new Console Archives version lacks an English translation, players who want the game in English are advised to use the existing Steam release or NIS America's localized Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles on PS5 and Switch.
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A fresh post from www.retrododo.com is live now.
Sealed Mint Ocarina Of Time Copy Could Sell For Over $220,000 At Auction
Author: Sebastian Santabarbara
Heritage Auctions is offering a sealed, mint-condition copy of the original *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time* that received a PSA 9.8 A++ grade, placing it among the top 3 % of the 150 standard editions listed in the May 2026 population report. The lot currently has a bid of $29,000 with nine days remaining, but a comparable sealed copy sold for $228,000 in 2021, suggesting it could ultimately fetch well over $200,000.
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This just in from www.indieretronews.com.
Galaga - A fast-paced VIC-20 tribute to Namco's arcade classic!
Milasoft has released a fast-paced Galaga remake for the VIC-20 (16/32 KB), recreating the original's iconic alien formations, boss Galagas with tractor beams, and dual-fighter rescues. The version features smooth enemy animation, scrolling starfields, authentic sound effects, escalating difficulty and end-game accuracy stats, with controls mapped to Z/X (or joystick) and SPACE to fire. A gameplay video by Saberman accompanies the announcement.
Read the full article: https://www.indieretronews.com/2026/08/galaga-fast-paced-vic-20-tribute-to.html