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Ocarina of Time Music Spotlight: Josh Garofolo's Classical Guitar Zelda Compilation
A look at Josh Garofolo's classical guitar compilation of Zelda music, the enduring legacy of Ocarina of Time, and where to find these arrangements on YouTube,...
Shadow Gangs Zero Steam Release Date Confirmed: JKM Corp Targets October 27, 2026
Shadow Gangs Zero from JKM Corp lands on Steam October 27, 2026. Read verified details on platforms, Kickstarter history, Neo Geo beta, gameplay features, and release...
Sin: Reloaded launches on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch — Nightdive remaster arrives on eShop
Sin: Reloaded, Nightdive Studios' remaster of the 1998 cult FPS SiN, is now available on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 via the Nintendo eShop. Read the...
Fountains Nintendo Switch 2 Update Adds 120fps and Exclusive Gauntlet Mode
Fountains developer John Pywell has released a free Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade on the eShop that adds 120fps support and an exclusive Gauntlet Mode. Read about...
Kinuyo Yamashita Interview: New Insights on NES Castlevania's Music for the 40th Anniversary
Veteran composer Kinuyo Yamashita revisits the creation of the original NES Castlevania soundtrack and her work on the MSX2 Vampire Killer in a new interview,...
Modern Warfare 4 Trailer Reveals Mads Mikkelsen as Antagonist — Campaign Details and Release Date
Activision's new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 campaign trailer confirms Mads Mikkelsen in an unnamed antagonist role. Read the full breakdown of the trailer,...
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 trailer breaks down Price on the run and Nintendo Switch 2 release
Activision and Infinity Ward's new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 campaign trailer spotlights John Price's manhunt, a North Korean invasion, and a dangerous new weapon...
James Pond Legacy generative AI controversy: System 3 boss Mark Cale issues detailed update
System 3 CEO Mark Cale provides a detailed update on generative AI use in James Pond Legacy artwork and his studio's interactions with Antstream, clarifying statements...
Sin: Reloaded on Nintendo Switch 2 — Nightdive's Remaster Arrives September 24, 2026
Preview and hands-on impressions of Sin: Reloaded, Nightdive Studios' remaster of the 1998 shooter, arriving on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on September 24,...
Intellivision Amico Future Uncertain as CEO Phil Adam Says Company Has Six Months to Decide
Amico CEO Phil Adam says he and other consultants are working unpaid as the company pursues limited hardware production and seeks funding; Amico's future hinges on...
Famitsu Review Scores (August 23, 2026): Orbitals, Onimusha: Way of the Sword and Weekly Roundup
A concise breakdown of Famitsu review scores for the week of August 23, 2026, including paraphrased reviewer verdicts for Orbitals and Onimusha: Way of the Sword and...
European Nintendo Downloads Week of August 27, 2026: Switch 2 and Switch eShop Updates Include Metal Gear Solid, Elden Ring, Call of Duty Beta
A comprehensive look at Nintendo's European eShop update for the week of August 27, 2026, covering Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch retail and digital releases including...
Nintendo eShop Update Europe: New Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch Releases (Week of August 28-29)
This week's Nintendo eShop update in Europe adds new Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch releases, including Elden Ring Tarnished Edition and Metal Gear Solid:...
Nintendo 64DD Prototype Sells on Mercari: Transparent Unit Fetches Approximately $7,000
A Japan-only Nintendo 64 peripheral prototype recently appeared on Mercari and reportedly sold for around $7,000. Hard4Games and social media users shared images and...
The Arcade 1971–1999: Bitmap Books' Definitive History of Classic Coin-Ops
Bitmap Books and Paul Drury publish The Arcade 1971–1999 on Sept 22, 2026 — a 408-page oral history with contributions from arcade pioneers, a Nolan Bushnell foreword,...
FOUNTAINS Nintendo Switch: Crunching Koalas and John Pywell Announce Soulslike on Nintendo eShop for 2026
FOUNTAINS, a soulslike action RPG from Crunching Koalas and John Pywell, is coming to Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo eShop in 2026. Read verified details on...
ASYLUM Coming to Nintendo Switch in 2026 — SOEDESCO and Senscape Announce Switch Release
SOEDESCO and Senscape have confirmed ASYLUM, a Lovecraft- and Hammer-inspired psychological horror adventure, will launch digitally on Nintendo eShop for Nintendo...
European Nintendo Downloads Week of August 13 2026: Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion Remastered Leads Switch 2 and Switch eShop Releases
A comprehensive breakdown of the European Nintendo Downloads update for the week of August 13, 2026, covering physical and digital releases for Nintendo Switch and the...
Nintendo eShop Update August 2026: New Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 Releases and Sales
Overview of the August 2026 Nintendo eShop update for North America, listing new Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 releases, notable release dates, and current...
Lies of P: Complete Edition and Virtual Boy Classics Lead This Week’s Nintendo Download on Nintendo Switch 2
Weekly Nintendo Download roundup: Lies of P: Complete Edition launches on Nintendo Switch 2, new Virtual Boy classics arrive for Switch Online + Expansion Pack,...
Nintendo Download Aug 6 2026: Oblivion Remastered, Montabi, Pokémon Pokopia DLC Arrive on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
The North American Nintendo Download for the week of August 6, 2026 lists new Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 releases, DLC details for Pokémon Pokopia, a...
Nintendo eShop Update: New Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch Releases This Week
Comprehensive rundown of this week's European Nintendo eShop update, detailing new releases for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, notable entries like Final...
Nintendo Switch 2 File Sizes Revealed: eShop Roundup for Final Fantasy 14, Lies of P, Big Walk
A verified eShop roundup lists file sizes for several Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch releases, including Final Fantasy 14, Lies of P: Complete Edition, Big...
Chase H.Q. ZX Spectrum: Mike Tyson Cameo Revealed by Ocean Software Artist
Ocean Software artist Bill Harbison reveals a hidden Mike Tyson portrait in the 1989 ZX Spectrum conversion of Taito's 1988 arcade hit Chase H.Q.
The Immortal John Triptych launches on Nintendo Switch on August 27, 2026
Joe Richardson's remastered compilation The Immortal John Triptych — collecting Four Last Things, The Procession to Calvary and Death of the Reprobate — arrives on...
EA Sports FC 27 Nintendo Switch 2 Release: New Grounds, FUT Gallery, and Rebuilt Transfer Market (Sept 25, 2026)
EA Sports FC 27 launches on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on September 25, 2026. Learn about The Grounds social playground, the rebuilt Career Transfer Market,...
Fountains Nintendo Switch 2026: Crunching Koalas and John Pywell Bring Soulslike Pixel-Art RPG to Switch
Fountains, a top-down Soulslike from developer John Pywell and publisher Crunching Koalas, is confirmed for Nintendo Switch in 2026. Read details on gameplay,...
DOOM Named One of The Washington Post's 25 Most Influential Works of American Culture (1986–1995)
The Washington Post has selected id Software's 1993 shooter DOOM as one of the 25 most influential works of American culture for 1986–1995. The selection highlights...
Agent 64: Spies Never Die Release Date Confirmed — PC Launch on August 11, 2026
Replicant D6's Agent 64: Spies Never Die, a retro spy FPS inspired by N64-era classics, will launch on PC via Steam on August 11, 2026. Read about campaign structure,...
id Software Statement After Layoffs: Studio 'Still Has the Crew' Behind Doom (2016) and id Tech
id Software says recent workforce reductions impacted the studio but that it retains the team needed to build the games and technology it’s known for. Read the...
id Software layoffs: John Carmack reflects on Microsoft ownership and the studio's future
John Carmack responds to reports of layoffs at id Software after Microsoft's ZeniMax acquisition. Coverage includes studio history, platform legacy, and context on...
id Software layoffs: John Romero responds as Xbox begins 3,200-role restructuring
id Software employees were reportedly affected by Microsoft's Xbox restructuring. Co-founder John Romero offered support and urged preservation of id's legacy as Xbox...
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...
Sandy Petersen Errors in DOOM Dial‑Up Anecdote Prompt John Romero Corrections
id Software co‑founder John Romero has publicly corrected Sandy Petersen's recent history of DOOM anecdotes, clarifying events around DWANGO, a SNES Wolfenstein 3D...
John Romero on Doom Piracy: Why Shareware Makes Sandy Petersen’s Claims Complicated
id Software co-founder John Romero pushes back on Sandy Petersen’s assertion that piracy gutted id, highlighting DOOM’s shareware model, historical install and sales...
AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 Restock Confirmed: Pre-Orders Open July 10, New Stardust Purple Edition
AYANEO confirms a new production run of the AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 with pre-orders opening July 10, 2026. Learn about configurations, pricing, shipping windows and the...
Terminator 2D: NO FATE Patch 1 Live on Nintendo Switch and All Platforms — Bitmap Bureau Details Update
Bitmap Bureau has released Patch 1 for Terminator 2D: NO FATE across Steam, Epic, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch. Read the full rundown of fixes, new features...
Konami Sues After Metal Gear Solid 2 Source Code Leak in California Court
Konami has filed a California lawsuit after source code and internal assets for Metal Gear Solid 2 leaked online. The suit seeks to identify leak sources and preserve...
Wallop The Wallaby: I Heart Pizza Reveals New 16-Bit Sega Genesis Release
I Heart Pizza announces Wallop The Wallaby, a new authentic 16-bit game for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive developed with Sikthehedgehog. Details, quotes, and platform...
Doom Composer Bobby Prince Obituary: Celebrated Game Musician Dies at 81
Bobby Prince, the composer behind Doom, Duke Nukem 3D and Rise of the Triad, has died at 81. A look at his career, his work with id Software and Apogee, and the Doom...
Bitmap Bureau GenAI Debate: Mike Tucker on AI, Artists and He-Man Delay
Bitmap Bureau design director Mike Tucker weighs in on generative AI's impact on hand-drawn 2D art as the studio finishes He-Man and the Masters of the Universe:...
Commodore Meets Amiga Owner: Christian Simpson Travels to Italy to Discuss Amiga IP
Commodore International CEO Christian Simpson met Amiga IP owner Mike Battilana in Italy in June, restarting talks over the Amiga brand as Commodore balances retro...
Zaxxon Arcade Atari 2600 Port: Champ Games Restores Sega's Isometric Shooter
Champ Games is bringing Zaxxon Arcade to the Atari 2600 this October with a cartridge and ROM release using the Melody Board. Demo available now; supports AtariVox,...
Wolfenstein 3D Atari Lynx Port: Play the First Three Shareware Levels Now
An unofficial, near-complete port of id Software's Wolfenstein 3D has been released for the Atari Lynx. Developer pwwit1 has made the first three shareware levels...
John Blanche Legacy: How the Warhammer Artist Shaped Games Workshop’s Grimdark Imagination
Legendary Warhammer artist John Blanche has died at 77. A look at his career at Games Workshop, contributions to White Dwarf and Fighting Fantasy, and his enduring...
Famitsu Review Scores Week of May 31, 2026: Forza Horizon 6 Tops Weekly Ratings
Famitsu's weekly review roundup for the week of May 31, 2026, including scores for Forza Horizon 6, eFootball Kick-Off, Kazuma Kaneko’s Tsukuyomi and more. Breakdown...
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop June 4 2026 Release Schedule: eFootball Kick-Off, Solarpunk, Isekai Villain
Nintendo updated the Japanese eShop release schedule for the week of June 4, 2026, listing new retail and digital releases for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2...
QuakeCon 2026: id Software Founders to Reunite for Quake 30th Anniversary
All four original id Software founders — John Romero, John Carmack, Tom Hall and Adrian Carmack — are set to attend QuakeCon 2026 as id celebrates its 35th year and...
John Paesano and Koji Kondo Join Forces for The Legend of Zelda Movie Soundtrack
Acclaimed composers John Paesano and Koji Kondo are reported to be collaborating on the soundtrack for the highly anticipated live-action The Legend of Zelda Movie,...
The Legend of Zelda Movie: Composer and Cast Confirmed Ahead of 2027 Release
Nintendo confirms key details for The Legend of Zelda movie, including composer John Paesano and actors for Link and Zelda, ahead of its highly anticipated 2027 release.
John Romero's Canceled Educational MMO: Inside Project Redwood's Ambitious Vision
Explore the untold story behind Project Redwood, the ambitious educational MMO spearheaded by Doom creator John Romero. Learn about its innovative mechanics,...
The Perfect Pencil Debuts on Nintendo Switch: A Surreal Action Platformer Explores the Human Mind
The Perfect Pencil, a story-driven action platformer from Studio Cima, launches on Nintendo Switch, taking players on a psychological journey through a surreal...
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Madden biopic: Amazon MGM's Madden movie starring Nicolas Cage arrives November 18, 2026
Amazon MGM's Madden biopic — directed by David O. Russell and starring Nicolas Cage — details John Madden's life and the creation of the Madden NFL video game series.
Nintendo Switch 2 Third-Party Support: Reports Reveal Selective Access to Dev Kits Ahead of Direct
New reports suggest Nintendo is being selective with Switch 2 development kit distribution, with third-party titles reportedly coming in the second stage of the...
Unbound Enters Administration Amid Payment Controversies: Video Game Authors Impacted
Crowdfunding publisher Unbound has entered administration, leaving video game authors and other writers unpaid as the company struggles with cash flow issues and...
Croc HD Remaster: Argonaut Shows Over Three Hours of Croc: Legend of the Gobbos Gameplay
Revived Argonaut reveals over three hours of Croc: Legend of the Gobbos HD remaster gameplay and technical details, including Unity usage and control updates.
Metro Siege Kickstarter Surpasses Goal — Amiga, Neo Geo and PC Versions Confirmed
Metro Siege's Kickstarter smashes its target, funding Amiga, Neo Geo and PC (Steam & Itch.io) builds. Read the latest on the demo, pledge tiers, platforms and...
Motty's Rap: Inside FIFA 97’s Hidden John Motson Easter Egg
A look at the hidden 'Motty's Rap' Easter egg in FIFA 97, how EA Canada and composer Robert Bailey created it, and where the track can be found on original...
Dreamcast launch bug: John Byrd reveals Audio 64 crash threatened Sega's September 1999 North American launch
Former Sega engineer John Byrd details a last-minute Dreamcast bug tied to Midway's Audio 64 driver and the Yamaha AICA chip that almost derailed the console's...