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Putty World announced for Nintendo Switch 2
System 3 has announced Putty World for the Nintendo Switch 2, slated for a Q2 2027 release. This reimagining combines the classic Putty, Super Putty, and Putty Squad games, aiming for 1080p handheld and 4K TV resolutions. The game explores a "What If?" scenario, imagining how the series would have looked with mid-1990s technology combined with modern hardware capabilities.
James Pond creator tells remaster dev to 'choke on an AI-generated fishbone'
James Pond creator Chris Sorrell has strongly criticized System 3 and Gameware Europe's upcoming James Pond Legacy collection, accusing them of using AI-generated art and exploiting the brand. Sorrell denies any involvement and condemns the alleged use of AI over paying developers. System 3 has denied using generative AI, stating the artwork was created using traditional digital illustration and 3D rendering.
James Pond: RoboCod, my favourite Amiga game, is getting a limited physical Switch 2 release
System 3 has announced James Pond Legacy: The Pond Is Not Enough, a collection of four James Pond games including James Pond 2: RoboCod, set for a limited physical release on Nintendo Switch 2 in October 2026. The collection will feature 12 versions across multiple classic platforms and introduce the 'Pondverse,' an interactive museum dedicated to the series. This release emphasizes game preservation with physical copies and original versions of the games.
James Pond’s New Trailer Has AI Alarm Bells Ringing, Comments Turned Off
Developer System 3 has faced accusations of using generative AI art in the trailer for their upcoming James Pond collection, 'James Pond Legacy: The Pond is Not Enough.' The controversy led to comments being disabled on the YouTube trailer, and the game's creator, Chris Sorrell, has previously spoken out against the use of AI in James Pond titles. The collection, featuring several classic James Pond games, is set to launch exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 in October 2026.
The James Pond Legacy: The Pond Is Not Enough announced for Nintendo Switch 2
System 3 has announced The James Pond Legacy: The Pond Is Not Enough for the Nintendo Switch 2, scheduled for an October release. This collection will feature twelve versions of four classic James Pond titles across multiple retro platforms, including an interactive hub called the Pondverse and a new original song. The physical collector's edition will be limited to 6,000 copies.
International Karate - A great fighting classic from the 1980's comes over to the Commodore Plus/4
The fighting game International Karate, originally by System 3, has received a full release on the Commodore Plus/4, coded by developer Ati. This new port features graphics that rival the Commodore 64 version and includes all original bonus mini-games, offering a complete experience for the system.
The James Bond rights owners have opposed an application for a James Pond trademark
Danjaq LLC, the owner of the James Bond trademark, has opposed a UK trademark application for the "James Pond" video game series. The opposition follows a similar rejection of a European trademark application in 2012. The James Pond games were a series of platformer parodies from the 1990s, with rights currently co-owned by Gameware and System 3.
Super Putty
Super Putty for the SNES features creative mechanics and level design but is ultimately hampered by an overly aggressive difficulty curve and lack of polish. Players control Billy Putty, who must rescue his friends from an evil wizard by using his malleable body to absorb enemies, solve puzzles, and navigate challenging platforming sections. Despite its innovative gameplay, the game's relentless pace and punishing enemy placement make it a frustrating experience.
Legendary Action-Adventure Series The Last Ninja Collection + Bonus Games Out Now on Nintendo Switch
System 3 has launched The Last Ninja Collection + Bonus Games for the Nintendo Switch, featuring authentic emulations of original Commodore 64, Amiga, and Spectrum releases. The collection includes The Last Ninja series, International Karate, IK+, and Bangkok Knights, with Mark Cale, Founder and CEO of System 3, highlighting the importance of game preservation for these iconic titles.
