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EA devs feel "the threat of layoffs at all times," especially after Saudi Arabia acquisition: "It's hard to see how teams or games that underperform wouldn't be dissolved"
GamesRadar Aug 19 · 3 min read

EA devs feel "the threat of layoffs at all times," especially after Saudi Arabia acquisition: "It's hard to see how teams or games that underperform wouldn't be dissolved"

Increasingly bad energy

Review: Mangmi Air Y - No-Frills Android-Powered Emulation For Under $100
Time Extension Aug 19

Review: Mangmi Air Y - No-Frills Android-Powered Emulation For Under $100

Don't go expecting PS2 power. Still a relative newcomer to the handheld emulation scene, Mangmi has released the Air X and Pocket Max so far, and both devices have impressed enough for the company to gain followers in a market flooded with products from the likes of AYANEO, Anbernic, and Retroid. Mangmi's next venture is a two-pronged attack with the Air Y and Air Y Pro . I'm reviewing the former, and as the name suggests, it's the weaker of the pair in raw specs. It's powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 chipset, which, Mangmi says , is an "entry-level" option compared to the Air Y Pro's Snapdragon 865 chip. Read the full article on timeextension.com

I modded GTA 5's NPCs to be punishable for their crimes, and also much more polite
PC Gamer Aug 19 · 3 min read

I modded GTA 5's NPCs to be punishable for their crimes, and also much more polite

Oh, and I still keep falling asleep in the middle of the road.

Insomniac Games "announced Wolverine very early because we knew it would be very difficult to keep a lid on it," lead says
GamesRadar Aug 19 · 2 min read

Insomniac Games "announced Wolverine very early because we knew it would be very difficult to keep a lid on it," lead says

Sometimes it's better to just put the game out in the open

After 25% positive Steam reviews, Soulslike dev realizes people hate AI slop and admits "if it looks like the effort is not there, that is a fair reading of what is on screen"
GamesRadar Aug 19 · 4 min read

After 25% positive Steam reviews, Soulslike dev realizes people hate AI slop and admits "if it looks like the effort is not there, that is a fair reading of what is on screen"

They really just came out and said it

The first big Skyrim update in ages is huge news for mods, and Bethesda promises it "should not affect load orders"
GamesRadar Aug 19 · 3 min read

The first big Skyrim update in ages is huge news for mods, and Bethesda promises it "should not affect load orders"

Here's hoping

Fallout 76's new Slasher update is "a first of its kind"
PCGamesN Aug 19 · 3 min read

Fallout 76's new Slasher update is "a first of its kind"

Bethesda promises that new Fallout 76 update ‘The Slasher’ will gradually expand in intensity over the fall, alongside new legacy seasons.

How to Commune with Chaos in Mortal Shell 2
GamesRadar Aug 19 · 3 min read

How to Commune with Chaos in Mortal Shell 2

If you can't Commune with Chaos in Mortal Shell 2, you need to go and pick up a specific item first

Overwatch's newest Emerald rank is like a live grenade wedged between plat and diamond
PC Gamer Aug 19 · 4 min read

Overwatch's newest Emerald rank is like a live grenade wedged between plat and diamond

Godspeed to all those hardstuck.

Metal Gear Solid is getting co-op after 28 years thanks to "world first" mod, turning "the original PlayStation classic into a true online multiplayer experience"
GamesRadar Aug 19 · 2 min read

Metal Gear Solid is getting co-op after 28 years thanks to "world first" mod, turning "the original PlayStation classic into a true online multiplayer experience"

The Twin Snakes

The James Pond Legacy: The Pond Is Not Enough Goes Physical On Switch 2 This October
Time Extension Aug 19

The James Pond Legacy: The Pond Is Not Enough Goes Physical On Switch 2 This October

Update: Along with a new theme tune and "The Pondverse" hub. Veteran publisher System 3 is celebrating 43 years in the business today and has announced that it intends to release a James Pond collection on modern systems. The James Pond Legacy: The Pond Is Not Enough will be "a celebration of one of gaming’s most enduring and beloved characters" and will include "faithfully emulated versions of the original Sega, SNES and Amiga titles, preserving their classic gameplay exactly as players remember them." Read the full article on timeextension.com

Firefox has officially 'earned its place' on the GeForce Now supported browser list
PC Gamer Aug 19 · 2 min read

Firefox has officially 'earned its place' on the GeForce Now supported browser list

A big day for a little fox.

Horizon 3 is reportedly still years away as a small team continues to plan the single-player sequel
GamesRadar Aug 19 · 2 min read

Horizon 3 is reportedly still years away as a small team continues to plan the single-player sequel

Most of Guerrilla Games apparently continues to work on the multiplayer spin-off

"Think Deus Ex, think Dishonored, that's what we're doing": Former Arkane devs reveal new studio dedicated to making single-player immersive sims
GamesRadar Aug 19 · 3 min read

"Think Deus Ex, think Dishonored, that's what we're doing": Former Arkane devs reveal new studio dedicated to making single-player immersive sims

Black Pony Immersive does what it says on the tin

As PlayStation fans plan a financial boycott of the platform's hardware and services until August 30, Sony announces that its new Pulse Elevate speakers will be available to pre-order on September 1
GamesRadar Aug 19 · 4 min read

As PlayStation fans plan a financial boycott of the platform's hardware and services until August 30, Sony announces that its new Pulse Elevate speakers will be available to pre-order on September 1

As fans plan a financial boycott of all things PlayStation, Sony reveals when its Pulse Elevate speakers are up for pre-order.

Against All Odds, The Janky Soviet-Themed FPS 'You Are Empty' Is Coming Back Later This Year, New & Improved
Time Extension Aug 19

Against All Odds, The Janky Soviet-Themed FPS 'You Are Empty' Is Coming Back Later This Year, New & Improved

Could this be the unlikeliest video game revival of 2026? If I were to mention the words "DRM-Free" and "preservation," the first thing to spring to mind would likely be GOG, the digital storefront previously owned by the Polish company CD Projekt. It's worth highlighting, though, that it isn't the only company working hard to bring back old PC games without DRM, with the lesser-known storefront ZOOM also doing a wonderful job over the years to ensure a long list of obscure computer titles are available commercially and typically in much better shape than when they originally released. Read the full article on timeextension.com

You Can Now Organise Your Nintendo 3DS Apps With "Drag & Drop" on PC
Retro Dodo Aug 19 · 4 min read

You Can Now Organise Your Nintendo 3DS Apps With "Drag & Drop" on PC

🤝 Don't want to see ads? Become a premium member for $3 a month and support an independent publication today! The Nintendo 3DS is getting a lot of love this year, which is great for those of us that hanged onto this beloved clamshell, not so much for

Studio Ghibli is in no rush to make its next movie and only engaging in "casual" discussions: "It's very unpredictable"
GamesRadar Aug 19 · 2 min read

Studio Ghibli is in no rush to make its next movie and only engaging in "casual" discussions: "It's very unpredictable"

The studio hasn't released a feature since 2023's The Boy and the Heron

I thought digital-only games would stop leaks, but GTA 6 just proved me wrong
GamesRadar Aug 19 · 4 min read

I thought digital-only games would stop leaks, but GTA 6 just proved me wrong

Maybe it's time to go back to floppy discs after all

Fallout 4 fans let out as a sigh of relief as Bethesda quadruples the RPG's mod limit without breaking everything in new update
GamesRadar Aug 19 · 3 min read

Fallout 4 fans let out as a sigh of relief as Bethesda quadruples the RPG's mod limit without breaking everything in new update

"Wait… this is actually a goated update"

Third seemingly real GTA 6 video leaks as Rockstar scrambles to remove footage from the internet
Eurogamer Aug 19 · 2 min read

Third seemingly real GTA 6 video leaks as Rockstar scrambles to remove footage from the internet

Another video of what appears to be legitimate Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay has leaked online, and again it bears the watermark of the group allegedly connected with today's earlier leaks, CyberLeek. Read more

Alleged benchmarks leak online for Intel's 28-core Nova Lake-S CPU
PCGamesN Aug 19 · 2 min read

Alleged benchmarks leak online for Intel's 28-core Nova Lake-S CPU

A previous Intel leaker has shared more details on Intel’s upcoming Nova Lake-S CPU generation, showing alleged performance levels and claiming a new naming scheme for the chip lineup.

Dishonored co-creator Harvey Smith launches a new studio and it literally has the word 'Immersive' in the name
PC Gamer Aug 19 · 4 min read

Dishonored co-creator Harvey Smith launches a new studio and it literally has the word 'Immersive' in the name

Just in case there's any confusion, Black Pony Immersive's website also drops a reference to Looking Glass Studios.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's "excellent storytelling" praised by Red Dead Redemption 2 lead actor Roger Clark as he finally sits down to play Warhorse's RPG
GamesRadar Aug 19 · 2 min read

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's "excellent storytelling" praised by Red Dead Redemption 2 lead actor Roger Clark as he finally sits down to play Warhorse's RPG

Likely due to it being added to PS Plus