Developer bufuakgames has spent two years of spare time creating a PS2-style open-world game inspired by Grand Theft Auto, set in Istanbul during the 1970s. via retrododo.com
Modder VGFury is working to restore the online PvP and co-op multiplayer of Insomniac Games' 2008 PS3 shooter Resistance 2, which has long been offline. An early alpha test of the revived multiplayer build has been shown in a new video by FPS enthusiast Bitter Roman. via timeextension.com
A homebrew emulator now allows the PlayStation 2 to run Game Boy Advance games, similar to how the GameCube once used the Game Boy Player accessory. This brings GBA emulation to Sony's console rather than Nintendo hardware. via retrododo.com
Game Center CX, the long-running Japanese TV series about retro games, has added the PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii to its list of retro consoles after a fan vote. The decision settles a debate among fans about when modern gaming history ends and retro gaming begins. via console-classics.com
Hardcore Gaming 101 has published a feature on AbalaBurn: A Battle Legend of Astterica, a 3D fighter in the vein of Tobal that also includes an RPG-style story mode. The game is set in a fantasy universe where fighters search for eight crystals to summon a wish-granting goddess, with a roster including characters like Blood and Ariel. via hardcoregaming101.net
Red Art Games, working with Konami, has released physical editions of Super Bomberman Collection for PS5, Xbox and Nintendo Switch, following its digital launch in February. The compilation gathers eight games from the franchise's Nintendo era, including the five SNES Super Bomberman titles and spin-off Super Bomberman: Panic Bomber W. A Nintendo Switch 2 game card version is coming soon. via timeextension.com
Hamster is bringing Xevious 3D/G, Namco's System 11 arcade board 3D revival of the classic 1983 shoot 'em up Xevious, to Switch 2, Xbox and PS5 this week as part of Arcade Archives 2. The 1990s release added polygonal graphics, new weapons and enemies, and a soundtrack by Shinji Hosoe and Ayako Saso. via timeextension.com
A fan project called Crash Bash Online recreates Naughty Dog's PS1 party battler for play in a web browser, supporting four players in free matches with custom rooms. The project also has a planned pass feature that has drawn some controversy. via console-classics.com
A Tomb Raider statue has returned to Derby, the home city of original developer Core Design, after fans raised £33,314 to fund the tribute. The installation marks the 30th anniversary of the Tomb Raider franchise and its creation of Lara Croft. via console-classics.com
Developer Deli295 has created Resident Evil: True Director's Cut, a mod for Resident Evil: Director's Cut DualShock on PlayStation. It restores graphics, music and other elements from beta versions, demos and earlier releases of the original game that were altered or removed during development. via psxhomebrewgames.com
Three previously console-exclusive titles, Burnout Revenge, Ace Combat 5 and Midnight Club: Los Angeles, have received unofficial PC ports, letting fans play them outside their original hardware. via dsogaming.com
Koei Tecmo and Omega Force are releasing a playable demo for Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered on Thursday, September 24. The original PS2 hack-and-slash launched in 2001 and this remaster brings the game to a new engine. via timeextension.com
