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Section Z - AcidBottle's Amiga Port of Capcom's Arcade Classic is in development!
Developer AcidBottle has announced an Amiga port of Capcom's 1985 arcade game Section Z, describing it as a "prequel, of sorts" to Side Arms. The game is being developed using the Scorpion Engine and is approximately 50% complete, with a playable demo expected soon. While it will run on OCS Amiga models, an 020 processor and fast RAM are recommended for optimal performance.
Shenmue 3 Enhanced officially confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2, physical release, first trailer
Shenmue 3 Enhanced has been officially confirmed for the Nintendo Switch 2, with plans for a physical release that includes the full game on cartridge. The announcement also revealed the first trailer for the enhanced version.
Starfield PS5 version listed on two European websites
Physical pre-orders for a PlayStation 5 version of Starfield have appeared on European retail websites, suggesting a potential port despite previous statements from Microsoft. This follows leaks indicating a release date of April 7th and a full reveal on March 17th. Composer Inon Zur expressed confidence that Starfield will eventually become a legendary franchise.
Starfield's PS5 Release Seems Practically Inevitable at This Point
Rumors suggest that Starfield may be released on PlayStation 5 around April 7th, with an official announcement potentially coming next week. This follows Microsoft's acquisition of Bethesda and a shift away from exclusive titles. The PS5 version is expected to coincide with a major game update and a second expansion.
Cozy Grove just got a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
The life simulation game Cozy Grove has received a new edition for the Nintendo Switch 2, rolling out worldwide this week. This updated version supports 4K resolution when docked and 1080p in handheld mode, along with an increased frame rate.
Sony Apparently Pulls the Plug on PC Ports of Saros, Ghost of Yotei
Sony has reportedly canceled planned PC ports for several first-party games, including Saros and Ghost of Yotei, as part of a recent strategy shift to prioritize its own hardware. This decision appears to stem from PC port sales not meeting expectations, contributing minimally to overall revenue.
For better or worse, Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen's Switch ports aren't exactly as we remember them - but is that a problem?
Nintendo's rerelease of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen on the Nintendo Switch has sparked community outcry due to their £16.99 price point each. While not direct ports, featuring a profanity filter and bug fixes like the 'Roaming Roar bug', the changes and cost have divided fans. The article discusses whether these alterations and the price are acceptable for accessing classic Pokémon titles on modern hardware.
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Remakes Add a Swear Filter, Limiting Your Ability to Name Your Rival Something Rude - IGN
Nintendo has implemented a swear filter in the re-releases of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen for the Nintendo Switch, preventing players from naming their rivals or themselves with profanity. While some common swear words are blocked, players are already finding ways to bypass the filter with alternative spellings. These ports are otherwise faithful emulations of the original Game Boy Advance titles.
FINAL FANTASY VII arrives on GOG with a new edition live on Steam too
Square Enix has released an upgraded version of Final Fantasy VII, now available on GOG and Steam. This new edition, replacing the 2013 version on Steam, includes features like 3x speed mode, the ability to turn off encounters, battle enhancement mode, and autosave, though it does not alter the story. Previous Steam buyers retain access to both versions.
Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom – Multi Format Review (kind Of)
This review discusses the arcade game Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and its various home computer ports, including Commodore 64, Amiga, and Atari ST. While the arcade original is fondly remembered for its exciting presentation and gameplay, the ports are largely criticized for poor performance, unresponsiveness, and lack of quality, with the Amiga and Atari ST versions being particularly disappointing.
Super Hang-On, Power Drift, Harley Davidson And SmashTV Reviewed.
This article reviews four Amiga ports: Super Hang-On, Power Drift, Harley Davidson: Road to Sturgis, and Smash TV. Super Hang-On is praised as a near-perfect arcade conversion, while Harley Davidson: Road to Sturgis is highlighted for its originality and immersive gameplay. Power Drift is criticized as an unplayable mess, and Smash TV is noted as a solid, fun port with good two-player support, despite not being the developer's best work.
