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Microsoft unveils Xbox Nano Controller, a smaller entry-level pad

The Xbox Nano Controller shrinks the familiar Xbox layout into a compact body, connecting via Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth across consoles, PC, iOS and Android. By Shaun James · Oct 14, 2026 at 7:03 PM · 23 comments

Today

GTA 6 leaker Cyberleek says leaks are over now, won't release files

Cyberleek says the promised full GTA 6 build won't be released since their cryptocoin never hit the $30 million milestone they set.

By Shaun James · 4:00 PM · 33 comments

LAS Recomp ports Link's Awakening Switch remake to PC and Mac

Link's Awakening's Switch remake gets a native PC and Mac recompilation called LAS Recomp, created almost entirely with Anthropic's Claude AI.

By Shaun James · 3:17 PM · 19 comments

Nintendo Classics adds three GBA games to Switch Online + Pack

Nintendo has added three GBA titles to Switch Online + Expansion Pack, including Kururin Paradise, one of my personal favourite Japan exclusive titles.

By Shaun James · 12:09 PM · 18 comments

Deltarune gets unofficial native 3DS port, Chapter 1 playable

DELTARUNE 3DS edition, an unofficial native port by LinkTroisUn's team, brings Chapter 1 to Nintendo 3DS with savestates, touch controls and more.

By Shaun James · 8:29 AM · 7 comments

Yesterday

Wind Waker Switch ports gain 60fps modes and more in new updates

The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker's two Switch ports, SwitchWakerHD and SwitchWaker both gained experimental 60fps modes in new weekend updates.

By Shaun James · 5:51 PM · 31 comments

Yes, that's the 1982 Vectrex displaying Super Mario 64 in wireframe

A work-in-progress Super Mario 64 port by Dani Ferrer runs on the Vectrex, powered by the UVMC2 multicart's onboard RP2350 computer rather than the console itself.

By Shaun James · 4:33 PM · 23 comments

New AI upscaling SNES/SEGA emulator looks about as bad as expected

Developer alexfredo87 has shown off an emulator for SNES and Genesis that automatically converts original sprites into AI-upscaled HD versions.

By Shaun James · 2:38 PM · 44 comments

ESA asks US to flag retro handhelds with preloaded games as piracy

The ESA wants emulation handhelds categorized as counterfeit luxury good and wants Anbernic and others designated as "notorious markets".

By Shaun James · 12:57 PM · 35 comments

Monday 12 October 2026

Nintendo says physical game copies aren't going anywhere

Nintendo says Switch 2 won't ditch physical media, even as game-key cards blur the line between cartridges and digital purchases.

By Shaun James · 7:48 PM · 102 comments

PSBox Cloud Gaming brings Xbox Cloud Gaming to jailbroken PS5

A new homebrew release called PSBox Cloud Gaming puts Xbox's cloud streaming catalogue on jailbroken PS5 consoles, with the DualSense mapped as an Xbox controller.

By Shaun James · 3:18 PM · 26 comments

Sunday 11 October 2026

Tales of Symphonia: Definitive Edition beta launches today

Tales of Symphonia: Definitive Edition, a fan mod restoring cut content and fixing years of port bugs, enters public beta on October 11.

By Shaun James · 7:30 PM · 22 comments

Donkey Kong 64: Recompiled gets native Switch port

DK64Recomp-NX brings Donkey Kong 64: Recompiled to Switch homebrew, now up to version 1.1.2 with 60 fps interpolation and an experimental 1080p mode.

By Shaun James · 5:58 PM · 33 comments

AI-assisted recomps and decomps - where do you draw the line?

With recomps and decomps booming thanks to tools like Claude Code, where do you draw the line on LLM-assisted projects and game preservation?

By Shaun James · 11:06 AM · 122 comments

Saturday 10 October 2026

US gaming hardware market in worst shape since early 80s analysts warn

Rising memory costs tied to AI data centre demand have pushed Xbox and PlayStation prices up, with analysts reporting gaming hardware sales have dropped off a cliff.

By Shaun James · 6:51 PM · 52 comments

Cyberleek threatens to leak GTA VI build if crypto token hits $30M

Cyberleek, the GTA VI leaker, demands physical disks and a public apology or they will release a full playable build if their crypto hits a $30M cap.

By Shaun James · 4:29 PM · 67 comments

SUPER ZSNES gets v0.320 update, adding RetroAchievements and more

The rewritten SNES emulator SUPER ZSNES just got RetroAchievements, OBC1 emulation and enhanced audio in its new v0.320 update, with hardcore mode planned.

By Shaun James · 3:36 PM · 5 comments

Animal Crossing: City Folk DLC preservation project needs your help

This preservation project is working to archive the remaining missing distribution letters once sent to Animal Crossing: City Folk via WiiConnect24 from old save data.

By Shaun James · 10:45 AM · 1 comment

Friday 9 October 2026

Anbernic shows off new handheld with Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 chipset

Anbernic has unveiled the RG DDS, a new Android handheld with dual 720p screens that looks suspiciously like a Nintendo 3DS and that for some reason has a dedicated...

By Shaun James · 6:55 PM · 45 comments

DSPico QuickReturn, a Pico Loader fork, lets you swap games easily

VideoGameMore has released DSPico QuickReturn, a fork of Pico Loader adding a hotkey to return to the menu without rebooting the DS.

By Shaun James · 6:26 PM · 30 comments

Denuvo update blocks hypervisor bypass used to crack PC games

The trick that previously cracked Denuvo's DRM wide open now seems to crash Star Wars: Galactic Racer, suggesting Denuvo has updated their DRM.

By Shaun James · 3:33 PM · 69 comments

Best Buy to do old school midnight launch for Ocarina of Time remake

Best Buy is staying open late nationwide for Ocarina of Time's midnight launch, and stores will also stock limited Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 bundles.

By Shaun James · 12:08 PM · 22 comments

SwitchWakerHD and SwitchWaker bring TLOZ Wind Waker natively to Switch

Wind Waker now runs natively on Switch via two separate homebrew projects! SwitchWakerHD recompiles the Wii U version while SwitchWaker rebuilds the GameCube original.

By Shaun James · 9:30 AM · 58 comments

Thursday 8 October 2026

ModRetro Chromatic - Transparent Impressions

ModRetro has released the Chromatic - Transparent today, a new version of its FPGA Game Boy Color clone that is more affordable and packs a nostalgic transparent shell.

By Prans Dunn · 5:30 PM · 45 comments