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‘Just Dance’ is losing 56 songs from its library and fans are angry
"May as well just mug your customers and be done with it" The post ‘Just Dance’ is losing 56 songs from its library and fans are angry appeared first on NME .
SNES SCART Cables with Switchable Sync Modes
Kyle from Retro Access has just announced that all RGB SCART cables for NTSC Super Nintendo’s will now come with a switch that allows you to select between csync, luma and composite video as sync. They also contain all the components in the console-end, which results in a small quality upgrade to cables with capacitors […] The post SNES SCART Cables with Switchable Sync Modes first appeared on RetroRGB .
A special weapon was forged to create Onimusha: Way of the Sword's brutal blade sound effects: "We wanted that very raw, kind of rough feel"
The art of the duel
ANBERNIC's RG SP Handheld Is Now Available To Buy - Shipping Starts Today
🤝 Don't want to see ads? Become a premium member for $3 a month and support an independent publication today! ANBERNIC's latest retro handheld is here, and it's available to buy on their website today for $57.99 (early bird price), with immediate shipping.
"If Quantic Dream wants to destroy jobs, it must pay": French union call strike as they demand extension to layoff negotiations with Star Wars Eclipse studio
The French Syndicat des Travailleureuses du Jeu Vidéo (STJV) union have called for an open-ended strike at Star Wars Eclipse developers Quantic Dream, as negotiations over the laying off of staff following the decision to end development of MOBA Spellcasters Chronicles rumble on. The union say around 115 workers are affected, and are demanding an extension to the negotiating period over these planned cuts. Read more
Mega Drive, Saturn And Dreamcast Watches Are Coming To Japan
Time to get excited. Japanese "collaborative fashion" company SuperGroupies has produced a trio of watches based on classic Sega hardware (thanks, Famitsu ). The line includes watches inspired by the Mega Drive, Saturn and Dreamcast, with each model boasting a design that replicates elements of its respective console's controller. The packaging is also designed to mimic that of the original systems. Read the full article on timeextension.com
AI worms? In your Copilot PC? According to this AI researcher, it's more likely than you think
Throw out the whole AI agent, I say.
There are a few gooduns in August's Xbox Game Pass line-up, including a surprisingly sexy, and funny, furniture dating sim
A beleaguered Xbox has revealed the next batch of games coming to the Game Pass subscription during the first few weeks of August, and there are a few eye-catching additions among them. Read more
‘We take your feedback to heart’: Game Freak is planning regular Beast of Reincarnation updates, starting next week
Reviews for the game have been mixed so far
Spider-Man: Brand New Day side-by-side comparison proves the Insomniac games were a major influence on the Marvel film
From game to cinema screen
‘Life Is Strange’ adaptation will “disappoint” some gamers, says series co-creator
But the team are hoping for more than one season The post ‘Life Is Strange’ adaptation will “disappoint” some gamers, says series co-creator appeared first on NME .
EA Is Now Owned By Saudi Arabia's PIF, Silver Lake, And Affinity Partners
"We're excited to support the company". Electronic Arts has announced that it has now been fully acquired by Saudi Arabia's PIF (Public Investment Fund), Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners (known collectively as the 'Consortium') following regulatory approvals in July. Previously announced to be in the works in September 2025, this means that EA is now no longer a publicly-traded company, with PIF owning 93.4% of the business , Silver Lake 5.5%, and Affinity Partners 1.1%. Notably, the latter was established in 2021 as an investment firm by US president Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner. Silver Lake, meanwhile, owns a 15% stake in a new venture to oversee TikTok's US operations . Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Chinese RAM is reportedly landing in laptops from HP, Asus and Acer but it won't change the memory crisis overnight
CXMT is having a big couple of months.
The ZX Spectrum Just Got A Colourful Pac-Man Style Game That You Can Play Right Now For Free
A donation to a charity of your choosing is encouraged, though. I wasn't alive during the ZX Spectrum's heyday; regardless, that hasn't stopped me from developing an appreciation for the iconic '80s microcomputer. Read the full article on timeextension.com
Big Walk isn't an open world hangout sim, it's a secret Predator game, or it would be if House House would quit fixing the voice volume
You may have heard that Big Walk , the 12-player open world bumble-a-thon from Untitled Goose Game developers House House, is "a cooperative multiplayer adventure about teamwork and talking". You may have been tempted to call it a "hangout game" , or the "antidote to friendslop". You may have read that it's a "sleepy, post-apocalyptic Center Parcs resort" , in which players kick rolling lamps around and solve puzzles that involve rocks with keyholes. Such laughable fabrications! Big Walk is actually a serial killer training simulator. Read more
"Mass layoffs" expected at EA, as $55bn buyout by Saudi Arabia's PIF and Donald Trump's son-in-law officially goes through
The months-long process of Electronic Art's acquisition finally came to a close late last night. Read more
Marvel Rivals’ next update will reduce the game’s install size by up to 40 GB
NetEase promises its "massive texture compression overhaul" won't sacrifice visual detail
Weekly Roundup #525
The Roundup is available as a video and on all audio-only podcast services, such as iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon Music and direct-download: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retrorgb If you enjoy these videos, please consider supporting this channel via monthly support services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy […] The post Weekly Roundup #525 first appeared on RetroRGB .
Resident Evil Veronica remake already proving popular for Capcom, as wishlists reach an impressive milestone
Capcom announced that Resident Evil Veronica - a remake of Code: Veronica - has achieved an impressive milestone well before it's even out. The game has topped 2 million wishlists across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox and Switch 2 . Read more
Guide: How to learn Dive in Pokémon Pokopia
The move is free for all players - no DLC purchase required. Dive is a move that's been introduced to Pokémon Pokopia post-release. Though it's a requirement for starting the Bubbly Basin DLC , the Dive move is free for all players as part of August 2026's 2.0.0 update, allowing you to start exploring beneath the waves without needing to fork out for the Expansion Pass. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Guide: How to start the Bubbly Basin DLC in Pokémon Pokopia
Water we have here? Bubbly Basin is the first major DLC update for Pokémon Pokopia. Available for those with the Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass, it introduces an underwater town for you to explore, complete with new Water-type Pokémon to befriend. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Electronic Arts completes $55bn acquisition; CEO announces senior leadership changes
Electronic Arts has completed its $55 billion leveraged buyout , with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) now the majority owner. Read more
Raptor PR launches Early Gaming Growth platform to help gaming startups navigate B2B communications
Raptor PR has launched Early Gaming Growth (EGG) , a communications platform designed for gaming startups. Read more
Nintendo Identifies Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - Switch 2 Edition Bugs, Update On The Way
Following multiple inquiries from players. Following last week's arrival of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 on the Switch 2, Nintendo has announced it has identified some bugs in this version of the game. As highlighted by 'OatmealDome' on social media , it received multiple inquiries about the music volume during battles being too quiet, and in New Game +, the third accessory slot can disappear when scanning an amiibo & receiving bonus WP. Read the full article on nintendolife.com