Version 2.02 of PC5SX2, a PS2 emulator built with Claude AI assistance, has been released for modded PS5 consoles. The update lets users insert a PS2 disc into the PS5's optical drive, with the emulator streaming or dumping the disc's contents for near-immediate playback. via timeextension.com
FRLG.IPS is a newly released fan-made ROM hack set in Kanto that allows every Pokémon to be caught for a complete Pokédex. It removes some tutorials, makes event Pokémon obtainable, and adds a new area called the Altered Cave with an ally who provides information. via pokecommunity.com
World Of Kartcraft is a fan-made browser game that merges World of Warcraft's characters and world with kart racing mechanics similar to Crash Team Racing. It is part of a wider trend of fan projects built by combining decompiled games. via retrododo.com
Newly uncovered F-Zero GX codes, found 23 years after the game's release, unlock five rare machines and golden parts that were previously only available through Japanese events, arcades, and promotional cards. via console-classics.com
Developer ready64 has released Tricky Trio, a free strategy game for the Commodore 64. The game is a singleplayer release aimed at retro C64 fans. via itch.io
Nintendo has added three new titles to the Game Boy Advance Classics collection available through Nintendo Switch Online. via retrododo.com
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
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
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
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
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
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
