Nintendo Adds Three Games to GBA Classics on Switch Online
Nintendo has added three new titles to the Game Boy Advance Classics collection available through Nintendo Switch Online. via retrododo.com
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Anbernic Shows RG DDS Running 3DS, PS3 and Xbox Games
Anbernic has released gameplay footage showing its upcoming RG DDS dual-screen handheld running Nintendo 3DS, PS3 and Xbox games. The clips demonstrate the device's emulation capabilities ahead of its release. via retrododo.com
PKTool Lets Players Edit Pokémon Saves Directly on DS
A developer has released PKTool, a homebrew save editor for Pokémon games that runs directly on Nintendo DS hardware rather than requiring a computer. It supports save editing across Generations I through V. via reddit.com/r/PokemonROMhacks
Uncharted, God of War, Knack Vanish From PlayStation Stores
Several first-party PlayStation titles, including Uncharted, God of War, and Knack, have been delisted from certain PlayStation storefronts. Their disappearance has sparked speculation that reboots of these franchises may be in the works. via gamingbible.com
Seta’s Thundercade Joins Arcade Archives This Week
Hamster has released Seta's 1987 vertical shoot 'em up Thundercade, also known as Tokushu Butai U.A.G. or Twin Formation, as this week's Arcade Archives title. The game puts players in control of a soldier who rides a motorcycle through enemy-occupied cities and hideouts. via timeextension.com
Xbox 360 “Peer Pressure” Softmod Released by Grimdoomer
Developer Grimdoomer has released Peer Pressure, a true softmod for the Xbox 360 that works on all hardware revisions except Corona and Winchester. It relies on the BadUpdate hypervisor and installs from a USB stick, offering functionality similar to original Xbox softmods. via retrorgb.com
Duke Nukem 3D Designer Richard “Levelord” Gray Dies
Apogee Entertainment has announced the death of Richard "Levelord" Gray, a level designer best known for his contributions to Duke Nukem 3D. The publisher paid tribute to his influence on players and fellow developers. via bsky.app
AmigaOS Kernel Replacement Ported to Raspberry Pi 2
Developer Andrea Palmatè has written about his efforts to port a new kernel intended to replace AmigaOS 4's existing one to the Raspberry Pi 2 ARM-based minicomputer. The piece gives a brief account of the porting work involved. via amiga-news.de
DRONE-HERO! Released as Free C64 Platformer
Developer ready64 has released DRONE-HERO!, a free action platformer for the Commodore 64. The game features a rescue theme and pixel art visuals, and is playable solo. via itch.io
No One Lives Forever Playable Free in Browser
A new browser port of No One Lives Forever, the 2000 spy action game, lets players complete all 16 missions and 65 levels without installing anything. It includes the Game of the Year bonus content, supports touch and controller input, and allows account creation to carry saves between computers. via playnolf.com
iQue Player Dumps Reveal Lost Majora’s Mask Prototype
Preservationists have dumped data from four preproduction iQue Player systems, uncovering previously unseen evidence of a canceled version of The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. The findings point to a development trail not previously documented for the China-market Nintendo 64 variant device. via console-classics.com
Pokémon Ultra Sun/Moon Gets Cutscene Skip QOL Hack
A fan-made hack called Zoomies for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Moon allows players to hold the L or R button to fast-forward through cutscene dialogue instead of mashing A. The mod automatically pauses at dialogue choices so players can still make selections. via pokecommunity.com