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Croc 2 Kingdom of the Gobbos Remaster Announced for Nintendo Switch - Argonaut Games Confirms Q4 2026 Release
Argonaut Games has announced a remaster of Croc 2: Kingdom of the Gobbos for Nintendo Switch, scheduled for Q4 2026. The release will include enhanced visuals,...
Battletoads Cartoon Pilot: Inside DIC's 1992 Attempt and Phil Harnage's Account
A detailed look at DIC's 1992 Battletoads TV pilot, developer and writer involvement, and why the project failed to reach syndication. Includes new comments from...
Thimbleweed Park 2 Announced: Ron Gilbert's Terrible Toybox Confirms Sequel for Early 2028
Terrible Toybox founder Ron Gilbert confirms Thimbleweed Park 2 is in production and targeting early 2028 on PC platforms. Read the official details, team credits,...
Pragmata Diana Hair Animation: How Capcom Almost Gave Diana a Bob on Nintendo Switch 2
At CEDEC 2026 Capcom revealed the technical trade-offs behind Diana's long hair in Pragmata, detailing strand-based rendering, animation costs, and why the team kept...
Super Mario 64 on Sega Saturn: Eyepatch Entertainment Shows Early Port Footage
Eyepatch Entertainment has released early footage of a Super Mario 64 port running on real Sega Saturn hardware. Read verified details on the build, PlayStation...
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Nintendo Switch 2 Port Would Be 'Big Technical Challenge' Says Sandfall Interactive
Sandfall Interactive says a Nintendo Switch 2 port of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 would be possible but faces significant technical hurdles due to Unreal Engine 5...
MiSTer FPGA and AI-Assisted Cores: Debate Over MAME-Based Builds and Accuracy
MiSTer FPGA developers and community members clash over AI-assisted, MAME-based cores. We examine the technical concerns, developer workflow, and the role of...
Generation Amiga AI Controversy: Amiga Fans Ban Site from Major Facebook Groups
Generation Amiga has come under fire from the Amiga community for using AI-generated text and images. Community admins and developers have raised concerns and banned...
Sonic Mania Dreamcast port still pending release despite video claims
An unofficial Sonic Mania Dreamcast port has surfaced in video coverage, but developers say the build isn't formally released yet. Timeline, GitHub status, and...
Naoki Yoshida: Other Final Fantasy Remakes Would Likely Require Multiple Installments
FFXIV director Naoki Yoshida warns that remaking classic Final Fantasy entries like FFVI, FFVIII and FFIX would be a massive, multi-installment undertaking. Square...
Heave Ho 2 Nintendo Switch Review: Cooperative Chaos Returns on Switch
Heave Ho 2 for Nintendo Switch brings new worlds, online play, and GameShare support to the grab-and-fling co-op formula. Our review of the Switch version, tested with...
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok Switch 2 Review: A Stunning JRPG Debut on Nintendo Hardware
Comprehensive review of Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok on Nintendo Switch 2. Coverage of gameplay, co-op, visuals, developer background (Cygames), and...
Why Capcom Is Prioritizing Resident Evil Remakes: Masachika Kawata Explains the Strategy
Capcom producer Masachika Kawata explains why the company has emphasized Resident Evil remakes over spin-offs, saying remakes let the team deliver regular releases,...
Logicalbeat Worked on Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Switch 2 Port — 4K and 60fps Enhancements Confirmed
Logicalbeat has confirmed it assisted with 4K and 60fps support for Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch 2. Read the full report on developer...
Nintendo Hot Takes: Why Tears of the Kingdom Is 'Good, Not Great' and Other Contested Opinions
A journalist's breakdown of contested Nintendo opinions — evaluating Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Mario & Luigi: Brothership, The Wind Waker, Kirby entries, and...
Sega CD FPGA Core on Analogue Pocket: obrien654j Demo Shows Solid Audio Timing, Release Teased 'Soon'
Developer obrien654j has demonstrated a Sega CD FPGA core running on the Analogue Pocket. The demo shows reliable audio timing but still has boot and FMV issues.
Thin Ice Commodore 64 Release: New C64 Arcade Action from Gremlin Veterans
Thin Ice launches digitally as a D64 for the Commodore 64 on July 22. Developed by Gremlin Graphics alumni Christian Shrigley and Terry Lloyd and published by Thalamus...
Splatoon Raiders Spirhalite Islands: Inside Nintendo's Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive Launch
A developer interview on Splatoon Raiders details the Spirhalite Islands setting, Salmonid design, music direction, and how Nintendo built the game for Nintendo Switch...
Splatoon Raiders on Nintendo Switch 2: Inside Nintendo's Single-Player Spin-Off and Its New Gadgets
A breakdown of Splatoon Raiders, Nintendo's Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive launching July 23, 2026. Developer insights on gadgets, Salmon Run influence, and UI/sound...
Mario Kart Wiicompiled and the AI Recompilation Debate: What Developers and Players Need to Know
Coverage of the Mario Kart Wiicompiled announcement, the use of AI in static recompilation of Wii titles, developer responses and community reaction. Includes context...
Brightis Fan Translation Incomplete: Original Quintet Team Flags Forked PS1 Patch
A recently uploaded English fan translation of Brightis for PS1 is an incomplete fork of an earlier project, the original team says. Details on the patch, the...
Brightis English Fan Translation: Wado and Dick Debonair Resolve Misunderstanding Over 1999 PS1 RPG
Latest on the Brightis fan translation: how community developers Wado and Dick Debonair clarified a forked project, agreed to collaborate, and released an English PS1...
Zorua Hide-and-Sneak Event Live July 19–27 on Nintendo Switch 2: How to Play, Multiplayer Rules, and Rewards
Everything developers and players need to know about the limited-time Zorua hide-and-sneak event on Nintendo Switch 2: schedule, how to join, multiplayer rules, update...
Analogue Pocket SNES Core Save States Arrive in Experimental openFPGA Build
The openFPGA SNES core for the Analogue Pocket has gained experimental save-state support. Learn how this update follows MiSTer's 2024 save-state additions and what it...
DreamSTer Brings Sega Dreamcast to MiSTer DE10-Nano with New Core from skmp and bdriffield
DreamSTer, a new experimental core from developers skmp and bdriffield, demonstrates Dreamcast software running on the MiSTer DE10-Nano FPGA. Read how it works and how...
Final Fantasy IV Originally Planned for NES: Tokita and Kitase Explain 1989 Shift to SNES
Square (now Square Enix) developers Takashi Tokita and Yoshinori Kitase confirm Final Fantasy IV began in 1989 as an NES project before moving to the Super Nintendo....
Pokémon Pokopia: Zorua’s Hide-and-Sneak Contest Runs July 19–27 on Nintendo Switch 2
The Pokémon Company has confirmed the Zorua’s Hide-and-Sneak Contest event for Pokémon Pokopia on Nintendo Switch 2, running July 19–27, 2026. Learn how to...
Super Mario 64 on 3DO: Eyepatch Entertainment Runs Mario 64 Geometry on Panasonic FZ-10
A developer known as Eyepatch Entertainment has demonstrated a Super Mario 64-inspired homebrew running on Panasonic FZ-10 3DO hardware and the Opera 3DO emulator....
Eyepatch Entertainment's Super Mario 64 Homebrew on 3DO Shows 'Real Progress' — Updated Demo, New Levels, and Performance Hurdles
Eyepatch Entertainment has released an updated demo of a Super Mario 64-inspired homebrew running on Panasonic 3DO hardware and the Opera 3DO emulator, adding new...
Satoru Iwata on Layoffs: Lessons from the Nintendo 3DS Era for Today's Games Industry
GamesRadar revisits Satoru Iwata's 2013 comments on layoffs and morale during the Nintendo 3DS downturn, and what developers and publishers can learn amid recent...
Glen Schofield retirement: Dead Space and Callisto Protocol creator retires after 35 years
Veteran developer Glen Schofield has announced his retirement after a 35-year career that produced Dead Space, co-founded Sledgehammer Games, and led Striking Distance...
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Nintendo Switch Release Date Confirmed for October 15, 2026
Konami, alongside developers Evil Empire and Motion Twin, has confirmed Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse will launch on Nintendo Switch on October 15, 2026, with physical...
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 — Capcom Explains Late Port Decision
Capcom confirmed Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen for Nintendo Switch 2 on October 9, 2026. Producer Naoto Oyama explains why the Switch 2 port was added later and how RE...
Polymega Collection Vol. 19 — BATSUGUN Brings Four Toaplan Arcades to Polymega This August
Polymega has announced Polymega Collection Vol. 19 - BATSUGUN, a physical release of four Toaplan arcade shooters (Batsugun, Dogyuun, Vimana, Zero Wing) available to...
DOOM on Casio Loopy: Throaty Mumbo Ports 1993 Shooter to 1995 Girls’ Console
Homebrew developer Throaty Mumbo has released a tech demo port of DOOM for the 1995 Casio Loopy. Read how the project works on real hardware, what levels it includes,...
Denshattack Nintendo Switch 2 Launch: Undercoders' Rail-Riding Trick Game Arrives July 15, 2026
Denshattack from Undercoders launches on Nintendo Switch 2 July 15, 2026. Studio director David Jaumandreu discusses inspiration, control iteration, Gamescom reaction,...
The Adventures of Elliot Patch Adds Mute Option for Faie — Square Enix Responds to Player Feedback
Square Enix has issued a patch for The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales that adds a full mute option for companion Faie, adjusts tutorials, and fixes minor...
Nintendo Switch Game-Key Cards vs Cartridges: What Collectors Need to Know
A clear, authoritative look at game-key cards and physical cartridges on Nintendo Switch, how first-party and third-party releases differ, and what collectors should...
Why Capcom Used RE Engine for Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection
Capcom explains why RE Engine was chosen to power Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, focusing on multi-platform support, cost efficiency, and restoring the DS-era...
Spyro: A Realm Beyond — Toys for Bob Details Flight Mechanics and Spring 2027 Nintendo Switch 2 Release
Toys for Bob outlines the vision, flight mechanics, and development roadmap for Spyro: A Realm Beyond, slated for Spring 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2. Read verified...
Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2 Review: Classic Shooter Reimagined for Modern Hardware
A detailed review of Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2 examining visuals, audio, controls, modes, and how the classic on-rails shooter balances nostalgia with modern...
Crimson Desert on Nintendo Switch 2: Pearl Abyss Confirms Basic Gameplay Feasibility
Pearl Abyss says Crimson Desert can run basic gameplay on Nintendo Switch 2 hardware, but the developer is assessing whether the console can preserve the game's...
id Software Layoffs Hit DOOM Team Amid Xbox Restructuring — What It Means for Nintendo Switch Ports
Recent restructuring at Microsoft and Xbox led to widespread layoffs, with id Software reportedly losing roughly half its staff. This article summarizes verified...
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales review — HD-2D action RPG on Nintendo Switch 2
An in-depth review of The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales for Nintendo Switch 2. Coverage includes gameplay, co-op, HD-2D presentation, side quests, combat...
Go-Go Town Nintendo Switch Release: Prideful Sloth's Town-Building Sim Hits Version 1.0 on July 16
Go-Go Town from Prideful Sloth exits Steam Early Access and arrives on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 with a July 16 version 1.0 launch, native split-screen co-op, and a...
Nintendo eShop Error: How to Resolve 'Malformed Request' Issues on Nintendo Switch
Practical guide for players and developers on resolving 'malformed request' errors when accessing the Nintendo eShop or developer portals on Nintendo Switch. Includes...
Katsuhiro Harada Compares Masahiro Sakurai to Goku — Industry Praise for Smash Bros. Creator
Former Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada likened Masahiro Sakurai to a Saiyan and compared his problem-solving style to Goku in a recent post on X, underscoring the...
RecompOne PS1 Recompiler Uses Castlevania: Symphony of the Night as Test Case — Developer Pushes Back Against AI-Only Ports
RecompOne is a new static recompilation tool for PlayStation 1 executables that converts PS1 code into C# and a modern runtime layer. Developer Flaffy is using...
RecompOne PS1 Recompiler: Flaffy Brings Castlevania Symphony of the Night to C#
Flaffy's RecompOne is a new static recompiler that converts PS1 executables into C#, using Castlevania: Symphony of the Night as a test case. The project, now...
Katsuhiro Harada on Masahiro Sakurai: Veteran Tekken Producer Praises Smash Creator's Down-to-Earth Persona
Former Tekken producer Katsuhiro Harada describes Masahiro Sakurai as modest and unassuming. A look at the meeting between two influential developers and their...
How Super Mario Bros. Wonder's Inchworm Pipe Sound Was Crafted: Inside Nintendo's Audio Design
An inside look at how Nintendo's sound team designed the Inchworm Pipe effect in Super Mario Bros. Wonder for Nintendo Switch, with developer insights on technique and...
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: Release Dates, New Content, and Quality‑of‑Life Changes Fans Want
A detailed look at Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition from Monolith Soft: confirmed release dates, announced additions, and practical quality-of-life...
AI-generated MiSTer FPGA Cores Spark Debate Over Accuracy and Ethics
AI-generated FPGA cores for MiSTer, reportedly derived from MAME, have reignited debate in the retro community over accuracy, provenance, and environmental impact.
Yoko Shimomura Tokyo Concert 2026: Orchestral Celebration for Legendary Game Composer
Yoko Shimomura will be celebrated with a special orchestral concert at Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre on September 25, 2026. Details on program highlights, conductor Arnie...
Wizardry Variants Daphne Final Fantasy XI Collaboration Confirmed by Drecom
Drecom has announced a summer collaboration between Wizardry Variants Daphne and Final Fantasy XI. Read verified details on platforms, key contributors, legacy...
Orbitals Physical Release Confirmed for Switch 2 — Full Game on Cartridge Arrives September 3, 2026
Orbitals, the retro-anime co-op puzzle adventure, will receive a physical release on Switch 2 with the full game on cartridge and a Deluxe Edition digital bundle...
Star Fox Nintendo Switch 2 Remake Review: Velan Studios’ Star Fox (2026) Reimagines Star Fox 64
A professional review of Star Fox (2026) for Nintendo Switch 2 by Velan Studios. Coverage includes release date, gameplay, modes, and multiplayer Battle Mode.
David Darling on Digital-Only Consoles: Why Physical Media Holds Platforms Back
Veteran developer David Darling reflects on the 2013 Xbox One DRM reversal and argues for digital-first consoles. Examines the history of physical media on platforms...
Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokémon Pokopia Bundle Now Available in Europe — Price, Features, and What's Included
Nintendo of Europe has released a Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokémon Pokopia console bundle priced at £429.99. Learn what's included, developers, gameplay features, and...
Kynseed Nintendo Switch release date: PixelCount Studios confirms August 4, 2026 eShop launch
PixelCount Studios has announced Kynseed will arrive digitally on Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo eShop on August 4, 2026. Learn about the cross-generation sandbox...