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F-Zero On Game Boy Color? Stranger Things Have Happened
"Working more on some demo code that might turn into the next thing". Shane McCafferty is a name that should be instantly familiar to anyone with even the remotest interest in cool modern-day Game Boy and Game Boy Color projects. McCafferty is the person responsible for the recent 'remaking' of Wolfenstein 3D on Nintendo's handheld, and he has also produced a port of OutRun for the console, as well as commercial releases such as Starseed and its sequels. Read the full article on timeextension.com
Rumour: Diablo IV Could Be Heading To Switch 2 As Soon As Next Month
Joining the deluge. Diablo IV has been rumoured for the Switch 2 for some time now, but according to a new report from Dealabs , it could be launching as soon as next month. Dealabs has a strong history of accurate reports, and it states that Diablo IV: Age of Hatred Collection – which contains the base game along with the Vessel of Hatred and Lord of Hatred expansions – will release on Switch 2 on 15th September 2026 . Read the full article on nintendolife.com
The Hollywood disruptors making a large-scale game with a 12-person team – and no generative AI
You might recall the trailer for Join Us being featured in the Xbox Showcase back in June. It depicts a darkly comic co-op cult simulator, with robed cult members riding around on pigs and loosing off machine guns, before ending on an image of Cthulu-like giant tentacles. Not shown was the snake gun, says Joe Dietsch, CEO and creative director of Join Us developer Wolf Haus Games. Read more
God of War Laufey star Deborah Ann Woll destroyed The Last of Us 2's infamous golf club prop during her "very first day on set"
"We were like 'hot damn, let's go'"
Guide: Gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live: Time, Date & How To Watch
Maximum Geoffert. Gamescom 2026 is almost upon us, and that can only mean one thing... It's almost time for Opening Night Live! Sandwiched neatly between Summer Game Fest and The Game Awards, Geoff Keighley is back with another showcase, presumably packed with news and announcements for the coming months. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
I'm modding GTA 5 every day until it becomes GTA 6 or breaks, starting with a new vehicle and enough missiles to level a city block
Baby steps.
Resident Evil Requiem's Angela Sant'Albano reportedly joins Tides of Annihilation, replacing Jennifer English as the new voice of its protagonist
"No more screaming 'Leon!!'"
The Philips Evnia 32M2N8900 is a testament to 4K QD-OLED monitor tech, but I can see room for improvement
QD-OLED monitors can be hit or miss, but the Philips Evnia 32M2N8900 exemplifies why the display tech is catching on.
Kratos actor Christopher Judge clarifies he doesn't want to join the God of War TV show because he's "old as balls," but wants game devs to "get the love and respect they deserve"
The voice of Kratos wants those he collaborates with to be respected
Fable deserves a "chance to shine" – which is why Xbox should delay it one final time
Fable is one of my most anticipated RPGs of 2027, but it deserves a clearer release window
Beastfolk Barber is an adorable hairdressing sim that offers up more than just shop talk
I turned up for the hairdressing and stayed for the juicy goss.
Two new Discworld board games are on the way, and one of them adapts fan-favorite Blue Moon City
A pair of new Discworld board games based on the City Watch and Unseen University are on the way, and one adapts a fan-favorite project from a legendary designer
Marvel Cosmic Invasion Gets In On The Doomsday Hype With Its Upcoming DLC
Doom and Gloom. With a Comic Con and D23 under its belt, Disney is really getting the Avengers: Doomsday hype train up and running. Well, what do you know, it looks like Marvel Cosmic Invasion is getting in on it, too. Dotemu has today released a teaser for the game's upcoming 'The Siege of Castle Doom' DLC, set to release at some point in Fall 2026 . It's nothing more than a teaser image at the moment, but just in case the name wasn't enough of a giveaway, it seems that ol' Victor Von Doom will be taking centre stage. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
This New Analogue Pocket Variant Is Designed To Give You Serious FOMO
Comes in new 24K Gold-plated and custom red glossy finishes. The Analogue Pocket is one of the best handhelds money can buy, even though it's a few years old now. While it won't run PS2 or GameCube games, as many modern emulation portables can, the Pocket's FPGA chipset lets it faithfully replicate a wide range of handheld systems and even run original cartridges. On top of that, Analogue's OpenFPGA platform offers support for a massive array of community-made cores covering home consoles, computers and arcade machines. Read the full article on timeextension.com
The US Senate are investigating Roblox for prioritising "revenue and engagement metrics over the safety and well-being of our children"
US senators have launched an investigation of game creation platform Roblox on a broad charge of putting money before child safety. They accuse Roblox of facilitating "sexually explicit (and often violent) virtual 'experiences' with children", and have requested a range of documents and records, including details of the company's collaborations with Sesame Street, the NFL and FIFA. Read more
"This win was purely out of spite" – Fighting game icon SonicFox says winning Marvel Tokon's first major tournament was fuelled by catching flak for criticizing it
"Delusion to believe that I don’t like a game because I can’t be 'good' at it."
Anime Origins codes (August 2026) for Rerolls, Gems, Prisms, and more
Codes for Anime Origins will keep you stocked up with free rerolls and plenty of resources to help defend your towers
The new Avengers: Doomsday trailer has fans convinced there's a huge Doctor Doom twist hiding in plain sight, and Cillian Murphy is a key part of the theory
There could be two Dooms in Avengers: Doomsday, and the proof's in the eyes…
If you need a break from Pokopia, Woot's Summer of Gaming Switch game deals could hold your next big obsession
Woot's Summer of Gaming Sale couldn't have arrived at a better time, as I'm on the lookout for my next Nintendo Switch game obsession.
Ex PlayStation boss told Clair Obscur Expedition 33 devs not to call it a turn-based RPG: "That alone might cause players to overlook it"
Yeah, right
The PS6 doesn't have a release date yet, Sony CEO says, largely because getting parts is still a nightmare thanks to AI
Based on usual patterns, PS5's sequel would probably have been due late next year
Intel is keeping Raptor Lake CPUs around for 'years to come' as a cheaper alternative to DDR5-compatible chips
Because of the memory cri.... do I even need to say it?
The new Minecraft Snapshot gives server owners the option to see much, much farther
Minecraft 26.3 Snapshot 9 gives server owners more control, stops mushrooms clipping through foxes, and fixes a strange Endermen issue.
The 27 best rated men’s and women’s players in EA Sports FC 27 have been revealed
Find out which players will have the highest ratings when EA FC 27 launches