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James Pond 2 (Recompile) - A platforming classic from the 90's goes ultrawide
Gary Riches has released a native C++ recompile of the 1991 Amiga game James Pond 2: Codename RoboCod, available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Steam Deck. This modern overhaul introduces widescreen support, smooth performance, controller rumble, and a save system, preserving the classic's legacy for contemporary hardware.
Hiatus Announcement
Brian Rubin, creator for Space Game Junkie, is taking a hiatus from content creation due to burnout after fifteen years. His gaming habits have shifted significantly towards handhelds like the Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, and Nintendo 3DS, leading him to focus his creative energies on other projects like The Joyful Nerd and 3DSCast.
Final Fantasy Resonance Review – A Link to the Past
Final Fantasy Resonance is a nostalgic return to the series' retro roots, featuring gorgeous pixel art, a captivating turn-based combat system, and a globe-trotting adventure. The game successfully blends old-school RPG elements with modern polish, offering deep progression mechanics and a satisfying combat experience. While not groundbreaking, it serves as a wonderful celebration of the Final Fantasy franchise's history.
Ghost Sweeper - A spooky puzzle platformer is coming to the Game Boy Advance with successful funding on Kickstarter!
Ghost Sweeper, a new spooky puzzle platformer, is officially heading to the Game Boy Advance after a highly successful Kickstarter campaign by PIKO Interactive and 7 Raven Studios. The game exceeded its funding goal within five days and has plans for ports to Sega Genesis, Neo Geo, and PlayStation 5, as well as physical releases for Nintendo Switch and PS5. This project marks a significant step for PIKO Interactive following its acquisition of 7 Raven Studios.
ShackStream: Elden Ring on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 759
The Stevetendo Show is continuing its Elden Ring playthrough, episode 759, with host Steve aiming to defeat the boss Margit. Steve has been leveling up off-stream to prepare for the challenge. The stream will also feature upcoming games like Castlevania: Belmont's Curse and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, alongside discussions about potential Nintendo Switch Online announcements.
"I'm still trying to make this work for under $100" - Taki Udon teases a FPGA GBA SP that could shake up…
Taki Udon, creator of SuperStation One, is developing a new FPGA Game Boy Advance SP prototype aiming for a sub-$100 price point. This potential retro handheld revival, which plays real cartridges and has shown compatibility with Game Boy Advance and even Nintendo 64 games, could significantly impact the market, especially if it undercuts existing emulation-based alternatives.
This week in PC games: play a human-eating Katamari from outer space, take over a nature reserve in Planet Zoo 2, and battle Napoleonic body horror in Valor Mortis
This week in PC games features a variety of new and upcoming titles, including Planet Zoo 2, Valor Mortis with Napoleonic body horror, and a Katamari-like tentacle rolling game. Other notable mentions include a stealth game, a strategy game, a sheep herding simulator, and a space whale city builder.
The best and worst Nintendo music of all time
This article ranks Nintendo video game music, highlighting both the best and worst soundtracks. Games like Xenoblade Chronicles, Yoshi's Woolly World, and Paper Mario: The Origami King are praised for their excellent music, while Yoshi's New Island and Metroid 2: Return of Samus are criticized for grating or uncreative compositions. Animal Crossing: New Horizons receives mixed reviews, with its hourly themes being a point of contention.
Pokemon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Switch ports feel all but confirmed, fans believe as new Pokemon Home update suggests more GBA games could be on the way
Fans believe that ports of Pokemon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald to the Nintendo Switch are likely following an update to Pokemon Home. The update allows transfers from the Game Boy Advance versions of FireRed and LeafGreen, and a generic 'GBA games' button suggests support for more titles. The success of the FireRed and LeafGreen re-releases indicates a strong financial incentive for The Pokemon Company to release the Gen 3 games.
[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – October 2026
This discussion post asks readers what games they are playing in October 2026, mentioning titles like Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, Middle-earth games, The Witcher 3 Remastered, and Toem 2. It also features comments from users discussing their Nintendo console collections, including special editions and past ownership.
Hidden Gems of Game Design Vol 52
This article highlights several underappreciated games, including the Cursed horror series, the text-based fantasy adventure Shadow and Ink, and the RPG-infused block breaker Wizorb. It also touches on the classic arcade shooter Pooyan and the indie platformer Flinthook, showcasing diverse gameplay mechanics and design choices.
Nintendo Switch ports of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire look even more likely after official account shares suspiciously HD footage of the GBA games
An official Pokémon social media account shared a high-definition clip of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, leading fans to speculate about potential Nintendo Switch ports. The footage, which appears to be from an emulator, combined with datamined information about existing Switch ports, suggests that remakes or ports of the third-generation games are likely.
Pokemon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Nintendo Switch ports seem likely, fans speculate as official account shares…
An official Japanese Pokemon account shared a crisp clip of Pokemon Ruby or Sapphire, leading fans to speculate about potential Nintendo Switch ports. The footage's quality and length resemble Switch captures, fueling theories that the Hoenn generation games could be heading to Nintendo's current console, possibly following the earlier release of FireRed and LeafGreen.
The JRPG Players Guide to Handheld Game Consoles, Part 1: The New Toys
This guide explores handheld gaming options for JRPG players, focusing on modern devices like the Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch, as well as budget-friendly retro handhelds from companies like Retroid and Anbernic. It discusses how to choose a device based on desired games, portability needs, and budget, highlighting specific JRPGs that perform well on different platforms.
Even without Winds and Waves, Pokemon just had its best ever year with $3.4 billion in net sales probably thanks to…
The Pokemon Company achieved record-breaking net sales of $3.4 billion in fiscal year 2026, a 29% increase from the previous year. This growth is attributed to major releases like Pokemon Pokopia and the re-releases of Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen for the Nintendo Switch, solidifying the franchise's continued financial success.
With Pokemon Bank's demise on the horizon, one modder makes their own adapter to move Pokemon from GBA to Switch…
With the impending shutdown of Pokemon Bank on February 26, 2027, a modder named Drewworks has created a functional adapter to transfer Pokemon from Game Boy Advance cartridges to the Nintendo Switch. This homebrew solution allows players to preserve their creatures from older generations, as Pokemon Bank will soon cease service, potentially stranding some Pokemon permanently on the Nintendo 3DS.
September 2026 Nintendo Direct predictions
This article speculates on potential announcements for upcoming Nintendo Direct presentations, focusing on predictions for the September 2024 events. It covers potential reveals for remakes like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, new entries in series like Metroid, and updates for existing titles such as Pikmin 4, while also discussing rumors and leaks.
Hidden Gems of Game Design Vol 51
This article highlights three overlooked games: Phantom 2040, a choose-your-own-adventure Metroidvania with ambitious gameplay for its time; Soukyuu Gurentai, a fast-paced Sega Saturn shooter with a unique lock-on mechanic; and Sky Destroyer, a challenging NES rail shooter with a novel 3D perspective. The pieces celebrate these titles as hidden gems deserving of recognition.
ShackStream: Indie-licious Episode 211 - Skyland
This week's Indie-licious stream features Skyland, an FTL-inspired game developed by Evan Bowman. The game, which started development for the Game Boy Advance, is now in early access beta on Steam and is currently free to play. The stream will showcase the modular castle gameplay as it navigates pirate-infested skies.
"I think one of the reasons GTA was so well received was the amount of detail," reflects an original dev: "No one ever said no, or that something couldn't be done"
This article delves into the development history of the Grand Theft Auto series, focusing on the early contributions of DMA Design and key figures like Paul Farley and Mike Dailly. It highlights the evolution of the open-world concept, level design challenges, and the creative freedom that defined the franchise's early entries, from the original Grand Theft Auto to Grand Theft Auto 3 and beyond.
