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Project Ascension World of Warcraft emulator is shutting down following apparent Blizzard lawsuit settlement
Blizzard Entertainment has reached a mutual agreement with the World of Warcraft emulator Project Ascension, leading to its shutdown on September 4, 2026. The lawsuit accused Project Ascension of intellectual property infringement and generating millions of dollars through its cash shop. The developers plan to shift focus to a new project unrelated to Blizzard games.
Nintendo takes down over 400 Switch emulator repositories in a single day
Nintendo has taken down over 400 Nintendo Switch emulator repositories from GitHub in a single day, citing DMCA anti-circumvention violations. The company argues these emulators illegally circumvent technological measures to run unauthorized copies of Switch games. This action follows previous legal efforts against emulators like Yuzu and Ryujinx.
Popular emulator Cemu was recently compromised with malware in Linux downloads
The popular Nintendo Wii U emulator Cemu was compromised, with malware found in certain Linux builds distributed via GitHub. The malicious code targeted user credentials and security keys, with a special payload for users in Israel. The developers have since removed the affected versions and are working to secure their distribution channels.
How to Test Mobile Games Across 50+ Android Devices Using Emulators - Walkthrough, Tips, Review
This guide explains how to test mobile games across over 50 Android devices using emulators to overcome device fragmentation. It details the complexity of mobile game testing compared to app testing, the benefits of emulators like cost efficiency and scalability, and types of tests that can be performed. The article also covers setting up a scalable environment, automating tests, managing test data, and best practices, emphasizing the need for real devices for specific hardware-dependent scenarios.