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GoldenEye 007 Is, Surprisingly, Among 14 Titles Being Removed ...

2026-11-04T04:45:13Z

GoldenEye 007 Is, Surprisingly, Among 14 Titles Being Removed from Xbox Game Pass

Goodbye, Mr. Bond.
Microsoft has released a list of 14 "classic" games that are to be removed from its paid service, Xbox Game Pass, in the coming days. Notably in the mix is the much-loved N64 classic GoldenEye 007.
GoldenEye 007 obviously needs no introduction, so here it is: Developed by Rare for the N64 back in 1997 and based on the smash hit movie of 1995, GoldenEye 007 fast became a flagship title for Nintendo's 64-bit platform, instantly hooking players with its immersive, action-packed gameplay and, more specifically, its highly compelling multiplayer mode.
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https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/11/goldeneye-007-is-surprisingly-among-14-titles-being-removed-from-xbox-game-pass

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Cosy Witch RPG 'Witchbrook' Will Support Crossplay ...

2026-11-04T04:05:10Z

Cosy Witch RPG 'Witchbrook' Will Support Crossplay Between Switch 1 & 2 At Launch

Switchbrook.
It has been a good couple of weeks for Witchbrook news. After keeping an eye on Chucklefish's witch RPG for years, we finally got a release date in last month's Indie World Showcase (28th January, for those wondering), and now the developer has confirmed that Switch 1 & 2 players will be able to play with each other at launch.
As highlighted by Smash Jump, one of the game's developers took to the Witchbrook Discord channel late last month to announce that Switch 1-to-2 crossplay would not be available at launch, but would be added down the line. Things changed in the ensuing week, it seems, as the dev later followed up the message with the following correction: "Update: Switch 1 and 2 will be able to play together".
Read the full article on nintendolife.com

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/11/cosy-witch-rpg-witchbrook-will-support-crossplay-between-switch-1-and-2-at-launch

#witchrpg #switch #launch #witchbrook #worldshowcase #indieworld #smashjump #january

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Community: "I Think Of Her Every Time I Play It" - Your ...

2026-11-04T01:26:06Z

Community: "I Think Of Her Every Time I Play It" - Your Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Memories

Dost thou sense it?
With the Switch 2 remake of the N64's The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time fast approaching, we recently asked Nintendo Life readers to share their memories of the 1998 original.
Whether you were a Zelda veteran taking your first steps into a 3D Hyrule or this was your very first encounter with the series, this particular entry holds an extra special place in many a player's heart, having a profound effect and eliciting emotions that have stuck with us ever since.
Read the full article on nintendolife.com

https://www.nintendolife.com/features/community-i-think-of-her-every-time-i-play-it-your-zelda-ocarina-of-time-memories

#ocarina #zelda #memories #nintendolife #switch #hyrule #legend

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Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 Cast Features A Returning Voice ...

2026-11-03T23:29:43Z

Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 Cast Features A Returning Voice Actor From The N64 Original

Vocal hero.
Nintendo has today shared even more insights into the development of Ocarina of Time on Switch 2 in the latest chapters of its Ask the Developer series. One such story is all about the new voice cast, which apparently features some familiar pipes.
Series Producer Eiji Aonuma and game Director HokWai Ng explain that the team didn't want to "mess with established perceptions of how certain characters sound based on the original," so Nintendo conducted blind auditions to really focus on matching the voice to the role.
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https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/11/zelda-ocarina-of-time-switch-2-cast-features-a-returning-voice-actor-from-the-n64-original

#switch #ocarina #original #features #cast #eijiaonuma #producereiji #nintendo #seriesproducer #directorhokwai

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Most Triumphant! Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure: Arcade ...

2026-11-03T22:12:20Z

Most Triumphant! Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure: Arcade Announced For PC and Consoles

SanDimasHighSchoolFootball RULES.
Developer Art of Play has just announced a brand-new arcade adventure based on the iconic 1989 movie Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure. The new game is currently in development for PC and console platforms, with a crowdfunding campaign expected to launch on Backerit in February 2027.
The announcement trailer sees Bill S. Preston, Esq. and Ted "Theodore" Logan revisiting classic scenes from the original film, including their barroom brawl with Billy the Kid, mall mayhem with Napoleon Bonaparte, and a hard-rockin' jam session with Beeth-oven.
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https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/11/most-triumphant-bill-and-teds-excellent-adventure-arcade-announced-for-pc-and-consoles

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Countdown: Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Dungeon Crawl #8 - High Spirits ...

2026-11-03T21:32:50Z

Countdown: Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Dungeon Crawl #8 - High Spirits

Mirror, mirror...
With five Sages under my belt, it was time to head off to the final temple in my Ocarina of Time replay to pick up the last of 'em before the big showdown (not technically the 'last', but you catch my drift).
I chose to polish off the Shadow Temple last week, so I was left with no other direction than to head west to the Gerudo Desert and finish the main quest with one of my favourite dungeons in the game.
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https://www.nintendolife.com/features/countdown-zelda-ocarina-of-time-dungeon-crawl-8-high-spirits

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Nintendo Got the Original Zelda: Ocarina of Time Artist to Draw ...

2026-11-03T20:11:22Z

Nintendo Got the Original Zelda: Ocarina of Time Artist to Draw the Remake's Map

"We asked the artist to draw a new map".
Nintendo releases The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2 this week, and to drum up (even more) anticipation, the company has released a selection of interviews with the core team behind the shiny new remake (thanks, Nintendo Life).
During one part of the interview, director HokWai Ng reveals that the original illustrator for the N64 version was commissioned to create a new map for this remake.
Read the full article on timeextension.com

https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/11/nintendo-got-the-original-zelda-ocarina-of-time-artist-to-draw-the-remakes-map

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"I Had Some Overdue Homework" - Ocarina Of Time Remake ...

2026-11-03T19:31:37Z

"I Had Some Overdue Homework" - Ocarina Of Time Remake Features More Water Temple Tweaks

Yes, Aonuma knows how much you hate those Iron Boots.
It's no secret that Eiji Aonuma can see the issues with Ocarina of Time's Water Temple. The series producer spoke about it when the game launched on 3DS, and it continues to haunt him today, as he's brought it up once again in the latest Ask the Developer interview.
"I had some overdue homework: I wanted to do something about the Water Temple I created 28 years ago," Aonuma-san says of the Switch 2 remake. He touches on all the dungeon's much-discussed sticking points (the item menu annoyances, confusing layout, etc.), and confirms that he "had the team make some adjustments in this version".
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https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/11/i-had-some-overdue-homework-ocarina-of-time-remake-features-more-water-temple-tweaks

#overduehomework #watertemple #ocarina #remake #ironboots #eijiaonuma #switch

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Former Sega Dev Shares Mega Drive Archive, Inc. Abandoned Code ...

2026-11-03T18:12:36Z

Former Sega Dev Shares Mega Drive Archive, Inc. Abandoned Code for Segapede, Jester & a Game starring Sonic's Pal, Tails

Some 16-bit wonders that never were.
A former Sega Technical Institute developer has shared a litany of screenshots, source code, and design documents for various undeveloped and cancelled Sega Mega Drive titles, including an unreleased game starring Sonic the Hedgehog's best buddy, Tails.
In a feature published by gaming curiosity blog The Hidden Palace, former Sega of America employee Ken Rose shared his stories of working within the studio's STI team during the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive's 1990s heyday. Following the interview, Rose then generously shared a selection of floppy discs from his own personal collection, offering a look at several in-development titles that never made it out of the Redwood City offices.
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https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/11/former-sega-dev-shares-mega-drive-archive-inc-abandoned-code-for-segapede-jester-and-a-game-starring-sonics-pal-tails

#megadrive #starringsonic #formersega #gamestarring #tails #segagenesis #segatechnical #hiddenpalace #technicalinstitute #rose

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Review: Zero Parades: Director's Cut (Switch 2) - ZA/UM ...

2026-11-03T17:33:28Z

Review: Zero Parades: Director's Cut (Switch 2) - ZA/UM Returns With Another Atmospheric, Cerebral Yet Overly Familiar RPG

For Dead Spies.
How does a studio follow an era-defining masterpiece without the original creative forces behind said masterpiece? The answer, for better or worse, is to emulate the experience almost completely.
ZA/UM emerges from a controversy far too storied to cover here with a follow-up to existential crisis simulator Disco Elysium. Zero Parades is once again about a lone figure of questionable authority and skill, wandering a political melting pot of a city and trying to find salvation or oblivion. It’s achingly beautiful and constantly thought-provoking, but also very familiar for fans of Harry DuBois’ misadventures in Revachol.
Read the full article on nintendolife.com

https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch-2/zero-parades-directors-cut

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'The Elder Scrolls 6' Finally Has An Official Title And a ...

2026-11-03T15:36:14Z

'The Elder Scrolls 6' Finally Has An Official Title

And a title logo.
We forget quite how long we have been waiting for official news from the next entry in Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls series, and now the studio has finally, finally lifted the lid on its title.
As revealed by Todd Howard himself in a new studio 40th anniversary video, the next game in the series is titled The Elder Scrolls VI: Sentinel (yep, the very same name that was reported last week).
Read the full article on nintendolife.com

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/11/the-elder-scrolls-6-finally-has-an-official-title

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Square Enix's 'Harvest Sale' Includes Huge Discounts ...

2026-11-03T05:48:01Z

Square Enix's 'Harvest Sale' Includes Huge Discounts On Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade And Rebirth

Get ready for Revelation.
The Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy will wrap next year with the release of Revelation and if you're wanting to catch up on the series, now is the perfect chance.
Read the full article on nintendolife.com

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/11/square-enixs-harvest-sale-includes-80percent-discounts-on-final-fantasy-vii-remake-intergrade-and-rebirth

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - Year Two 2.0.0 Patch Notes Preview - ...

2026-11-03T02:12:54Z

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - Year Two 2.0.0 Patch Notes Preview - New Additions, Changes & Improvements

Paid and free character updates are also on the way.
It's another huge week in gaming, and Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is joining in on the fun with its launch of "Year Two".
This includes a major title update (Version 2.0.0), and ahead of the 3rd November 2026 rollout, Sonic Global Community Director Aaron Webber has outlined what you can expect. It will include "new additions, changes, and improvements".
Read the full article on nintendolife.com

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/11/sonic-racing-crossworlds-year-two-2-0-0-patch-notes-preview-new-additions-changes-and-improvements

#yeartwo #newadditions #sonicracing #changes #improvements #crossworlds #sonicglobal #aaronwebber #communitydirector #november

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Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Is Getting an AI-Free SNES ...

2026-11-03T00:53:56Z

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Is Getting an AI-Free SNES Port, and You Can Play It Now

It's still early days, but looking very promising indeed.
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is widely regarded as the crowning glory of Konami's 40-year-old vampire-hunting series, and one of the best games of all time – so, when we heard news that it was being unofficially ported to the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive back in 2024, it didn't come as a massive shock. People cannot get enough of Alucard, clearly!
It would seem that another modder thinks that you can never have enough SotN love, as a separate porting project is in the works – this time for the Genesis' 16-bit rival, the Super Nintendo.
Read the full article on timeextension.com

https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/11/castlevania-symphony-of-the-night-is-getting-an-ai-free-snes-port-and-you-can-play-it-now

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After 2 Years of Sneak Peeks, Fangame 'Super Mario & The ...

2026-11-02T21:03:41Z

After 2 Years of Sneak Peeks, Fangame 'Super Mario & The Rainbow Stars' Just Got A Spooktacular Second Chapter

Featuring a new character called 'Ralle'.
Starshi, the developer of the incredible Super Mario fangame 'Super Mario & The Rainbow Stars', has announced she will be releasing a second chapter of the game next year, in 2026.
Super Mario & The Rainbow Stars, in case you aren't familiar with it, is a popular Mario fangame for PC that has been in development for several years now.
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https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/11/after-2-years-of-sneak-peeks-fangame-super-mario-and-the-rainbow-stars-just-got-a-spooktacular-second-chapter

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Feature: Threads Of Time - The Best Ocarina References & ...

2026-11-02T20:24:09Z

Feature: Threads Of Time - The Best Ocarina References & Easter Eggs In The Wider Zelda Series

Links to the future.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a masterpiece. An enduring classic that set the standard, and often the template, for virtually every single action-adventure game that followed in its footsteps.
A cultural touchstone for a generation, there are references to it littered throughout its gaming descendants and beyond, but there will now be an entirely new generation of player preparing to embark upon this chapter of the Zelda story - a good chunk of whom will have only experienced a Zelda title post-N64 (or no Zelda at all).
Read the full article on nintendolife.com

https://www.nintendolife.com/features/threads-of-time-the-best-ocarina-references-and-easter-eggs-in-the-wider-zelda-series

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The History of the Beverage Bubbler While not as common as they ...

2026-11-02T19:46:06Z

The History of the Beverage Bubbler

While not as common as they used to be here in the United States, for a long time at restaurants you could get a beverage from a moving drink dispenser. Often referred to as bubblers, merchandisers, or dispensers, they came in many forms. Depending on the design, circulation could keep pulp suspended, improve cooling, reduce deposits on the container walls, and help mix the drink. Maybe more importantly the continuously moving liquid allowed people to see the drink in action. This motion both helped to mix the drink, but it also acted as an attractive advertisement for the often colorful beverage.
The idea of using moving fruit juice as a visual attraction appeared by the early 1920s. Leonard Sintzel filed a patent in 1921 for an advertising device that continuously circulated fruit juice through visible glass parts. The device was mainly intended to just simulate the preparation of fresh fruit juice. So it was more of an advertising display than a practical restaurant drink dispenser and it shows that moving fruit juice was already being used to attract customers before the middle of the 1920s.
The first attempt at something more practical, a mixer/dispenser, came from a patent from Harry C Smith and Dean B Gregg filed on May 18, 1925. Their machine used a transparent beverage container with a pump that continuously forced the beverage upward inside the container. There the liquid struck a deflector and fell back into the beverage. Designed to be used with orange juice, the inventors stated that the circulation helped keep pulp and other solid material from settling. Much like with Sintzel’s patent they also pointed out that the moving beverage attracted attention and could increase sales.
The idea turned out to be popular and as you might expect imitators were born and became more elaborate. In 1927, Harry Cleveland Smith filed a patent for the Autodrink Corporation. His machine mixed pulp into the drink while pumping the beverage upward and allowing it to fall through the display in a cascade. Sounds similar to the 1925 design, but this also added lighting to make the flow of the beverage more noticeable. Others would follow with some variation, but they all followed the same idea. That the dispenser was there to help advertise the drink.
In the postwar years of the United States a more modern version of the dispenser made by William H Jacobs began to take shape. His big changes were based around reducing the number of mechanical parts touching the drink. This reduced wear and also made the machine easier to clean. His magnetically driven impeller could pump liquid without a drive shaft passing through the liquid like so many past models. The liquid would be pumped to the top and then would flow down the side. This helped to prevent material from collecting on the side walls. For most people born after the middle of the 20th century, this is the design we are familiar with.
Jacobs’ work became the centerpiece of the company Jet Spray starting in 1953. By the end of that year, demand had grown so much that they expanded production. That company would file multiple trademarks for refrigerated beverage dispensers throughout the decade. One of the company’s advertising lines summed up what they were trying to make, “People Drink What They See.”
A rival of Jet Spray came directly out of the company. Three employees would leave the company and form Crathco in 1962. Crathco is important, not just because they have been making these dispensers for decades, but because they used the term Bubblers for their product. When I worked at an ice cream parlor as a kid, we had two Crathco Bubblers that I filled up every morning. Watching it start to bubble was one of my favorite parts of the day.
Here is a modern video of a Crathco Simplicity Bubbler. As you can see they did away with the excessive movement, which I find a little boring, but they say it reduces foaming. Plus cleanup looks super easy.
Volrath posted a great sales video showing some of their beverage dispensers and the movement on these is just what I like to see.
Lots of other companies made machines and I wanted to talk about two of them. One I have seen, the other I just read about. In Billboard Magazine’s November 1954 issue they mentioned that Tone Products Company was showing a “Kool Aire Animated Raindrop Dispenser.” Instead of just cascading down the side, the Lucite bowl had an animated raindrop effect. I have found photos of other vintage Kool Aire dispensers online, but not an animated one yet. Hopefully someone finds and posts a working one someday.
While stock dispensers are well-known I wanted to talk a little bit about McDonald’s Orange Drink dispensers. These large round glass containers haven’t been used at a McDonald’s in a very long time, but if you have ever seen one, they are very memorable. Here is an example of one from the movie, The Founder.
This is how orange drink should be served!
I also got to see one when I went to the replica of McDonald’s No. 1 Store Museum in Des Plaines, Illinois. It is unfortunately gone now, but I still have my photos.
Most people are more familiar with the Orange Bowl containers that you would see at community events that served McDonald’s Orange Drink. But their drink dispenser was a staple in the early years of the store when they tended to be walk-ups and you had a better view of the prep areas.
I have seen lots of modern dispensers, but its always treat when I spot a vintage one still being used. The photo at the top of this article is from the Triple XXX Rootbeer Drive-in in Issaquah, WA. Unfortunately its now closed, but I am glad I got to see their dispenser in action.
Beautiful!
I didn’t live through what looked like a golden age of their development when these dispensers were made in all sorts of form factors and used tricks to draw your attention. Those machines show up from time to time for sale online, but you rarely see them in action. So we lost a lot of the history of something people enjoyed and eventually took for granted. Sadly now, I am not seeing many of the dispensers as often as I used to and I am not sure why. My guess is that it is the changing nature of the drink market. It might be a small thing to most, but I enjoyed watching the colorful liquid splash around and cascade down the sides of these machines. They probably won’t make a major comeback, but hopefully if you see one you can take a moment to appreciate their history and just how beautiful they are.
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https://www.retroist.com/p/the-history-of-the-beverage-bubbler

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'We Have the Skills to Bring Love to These Old Games' - ...

2026-11-02T19:08:16Z

'We Have the Skills to Bring Love to These Old Games' - After Last Month's Beta, MediEvil's AI-Free Recomp Hits Version 1.0

Includes new fixes and improved modding support.
We have some good news for MediEvil fans! The recompilation of the original PS1 title has officially hit 1.0, bringing a ton of fixes and improvements based on feedback from last month's beta.
This includes improved stability, fixes for analogue handling, audio playback and the FMVs, as well as "support for slang/libretro shader presets through ShaderMod," a Mod Hub "to browse and install mods, asset packs, and shaders," and "an in-game Asset Pack Editor to create and edit packs" (the full list is available here under changes).
Read the full article on timeextension.com

https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/11/we-have-the-skills-to-bring-love-to-these-old-games-after-last-months-beta-medievils-ai-free-recomp-hits-version-1-0

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Review: Marvel's Guardians Of The Galaxy: Encore Edition ...

2026-11-02T18:28:09Z

Review: Marvel's Guardians Of The Galaxy: Encore Edition (Switch 2) - A Bright And Charming Adventure With An Okay Port

The cloudy skies have cleared.
While cloud streaming has its benefits, nothing beats having a native version of a game. Guardians of the Galaxy launched on the first Nintendo Switch as a Cloud version, and that experience wasn’t really recommended. Now, the game is having an Encore Edition on Switch 2 with an actual port. It’s the same fun adventure, but with some performance caveats.
Guardians of the Galaxy follows Peter Quill as Star-Lord, as he travels the galaxy with his ragtag team of heroes: Rocket Raccoon, Drax, Groot, and Gamora. It starts out as a scrappy adventure of them trying to get out of debt, but eventually becomes much more engrossing and deeper as it progresses. It’s a story about friendship and teamwork that hits all the right notes.
Read the full article on nintendolife.com

https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch-2/marvels-guardians-of-the-galaxy-encore-edition

#encoreedition #port #guardians #switch #nintendoswitch #rocketraccoon #cloud #peterquill

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Nintendo Shares Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 Design Sketches ...

2026-11-02T17:12:27Z

Nintendo Shares Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 Design Sketches

Ink's awakening.
The latest Ask the Developer interviews are positively packed with interesting tidbits about the making of Ocarina of Time on Switch 2. One such story is all about the game's reimagined visuals, which Nintendo was even kind enough to share some initial sketches of.
According to Art Director Aya Shida, the team was consciously fighting a battle between making the game more realistic with the improved power of the Switch 2, and retaining the spirit of the original — a somewhat dark world, filled with weird characters. She therefore relied on phrases like “a puppet-show feel” and “the analogue feel of practical effects films” during development to reflect the goal: "both create a convincing sense that the characters truly exist within their respective fantasy worlds".
Read the full article on nintendolife.com

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/11/nintendo-shares-ocarina-of-time-switch-2-design-sketches

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Anthropic Restricts AI Bot Claude's Ability to Clone or ...

2026-11-02T16:33:17Z

Anthropic Restricts AI Bot Claude's Ability to Clone or Decompile 'Specific Existing Games'

Band-Aid on a Machete Wound.
Anthropic, the owner of Claude Code, quietly added new rulings to the AI bot's programming this past weekend, seemingly in an effort to prevent its widespread use in the cloning, reverse-engineering, and decompilation of existing games.
As spotted by various users on Twitter/X, the newly established Line 2397, denoted "tengu_heron_brook", requests that Claude "(Does) build original games, games in a genre, and games from the user’s own designs and assets. Don’t build a recreation of a specific existing game, even if it is renamed or called original." The new line of code cannot be removed or bypassed by users.
Read the full article on timeextension.com

https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/11/anthropic-restricts-ai-bot-claudes-ability-to-clone-or-decompile-specific-existing-games

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Nintendo Wanted To Remake Ocarina Of Time To "Trigger New ...

2026-11-02T15:54:13Z

Nintendo Wanted To Remake Ocarina Of Time To "Trigger New Insights" For Future Titles

Out with the old, in with the Aonuma.
"Hang on, why is Nintendo remaking Ocarina of Time again?" It's a natural question that might have occurred to you in the last few months, and in the latest Ask the Developer interview, Series Producer Eiji Aonuma had the answer.
Part of the reason for returning to the title, it turns out, was to try to "trigger new insights" from the developers that may feed into future Zelda games. "Many of the team members who work alongside me on Legend of Zelda games today have only experienced developing the more recent titles," Aonuma-san says. "That led me to wonder, 'Do they truly understand just how significant The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was to the series as a whole?'"
Read the full article on nintendolife.com

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/11/nintendo-wanted-to-remake-ocarina-of-time-to-trigger-new-insights-for-future-titles

#newinsights #triggernew #ocarina #titles #zelda #eijiaonuma #producereiji #legend #seriesproducer #hang

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Review: Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered (Switch ...

2026-11-02T14:35:20Z

Review: Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered (Switch 2) - The King Returns With A Fun But Thin Kaiju Brawler

Plus One.
Godzilla fans are eating well. At the time of writing, we are on the brink of a new Toho release, a direct sequel to Goji’s first Oscar-nominated film, Minus One. There's also the next entry in Legendary's MonsterVerse to sate fans of the Western arm of the franchise (even though they have been a little Kong-heavy of late). Now, Tokusatsu mayhem is coming back to consoles, as original developer Pipeworks and Atari revamp their 2002 GameCube classic Destroy All Monsters. It smashes its way onto Switch 2 with Unreal Engine 5 visuals, online multiplayer, and some nice quality-of-life bonuses.
Destroy All Monsters Melee is a 3D arena fighter where you can choose from 12 iconic (well, maybe not Orga) kaiju and duke it out in major cities across the globe. It's an absolute joy to play for fans of the franchise, and it's accessible enough that anyone can jump in and relish the city-trampling mayhem.
Read the full article on nintendolife.com

https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch-2/godzilla-destroy-all-monsters-melee-remastered

#monstersmelee #switch #godzilla #kaiju #unrealengine

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Google's Ocarina Of Time Easter Egg Will Transport You Back ...

2026-11-02T13:19:45Z

Google's Ocarina Of Time Easter Egg Will Transport You Back To The Internet Of Old

Links to the past.
We love it when Google pulls out a little gaming Easter Egg. We had the inkable search engine screen for Splatoon 3, the various Pokémon collaborations, and even a Katamari crossover. But now, Google has delivered the most nostalgic one of them all.
If you Google 'Ocarina of Time', you'll now be met with a small Master Sword icon in the bottom right corner. Clicking on said icon pushes the sword back into its pedestal and transports the search engine into the past with it.
Read the full article on nintendolife.com

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/11/googles-ocarina-of-time-easter-egg-will-transport-you-back-to-the-internet-of-old

#easteregg #ocarina #back #mastersword #splatoon #pokemon

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The Pokémon Company Is Counting Down To A Mysterious Date On ...

2026-11-02T12:42:08Z

The Pokémon Company Is Counting Down To A Mysterious Date On Social Media

But what's it for?
The Pokémon Company is no stranger to a little over-hyping every now and then, but its latest bit of marketing has us seriously thinking that there is a big announcement in the pipeline.
You see, TPC is counting down to... something. As brought to our attention by Serebii's Joe Merrick, the company has been sharing images on social media of its 30th anniversary icons, with a number underneath. Interestingly, these numbers decrease by the number of hours that have passed between each post — 1,025 on 18th October, 843 on 26th, 676 today.
Read the full article on nintendolife.com

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/11/the-pokemon-company-is-counting-down-to-a-mysterious-date-on-social-media

#pokemoncompany #socialmedia #joemerrick #october #tpc #interestingly

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PSA: 'Pikmin 4 + Dandori Academy' Demo Blooms On Switch 2 ...

2026-11-02T11:29:38Z

PSA: 'Pikmin 4 + Dandori Academy' Demo Blooms On Switch 2 Today

Play before you pay.
We were a little surprised to have any Pikmin news at all this weekend, let alone a flippin' Direct! Since the whole thing caught us a little off guard, we thought it only right to share this reminder: Pikmin 4 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy is getting a free demo, and it's available today!
The new demo gives you free rein to explore the base game's first main area, Sun-Speckled Terrace, and access to two of the challenges in the new Dandori Academy Switch 2 expansion. It's live on the Switch eShop right now, for those interested.
Read the full article on nintendolife.com

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/11/psa-pikmin-4-plus-dandori-academy-demo-blooms-on-switch-2-today

#dandoriacademy #psa #switch #pikmin #demo #nintendoswitch #direct #edition #terrace

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HoYoverse Announces Cosy Galactic Life Sim 'Petit Planet' ...

2026-11-02T06:43:08Z

HoYoverse Announces Cosy Galactic Life Sim 'Petit Planet' For Switch 2

The free-to-play title launches in 2027.
HoYoverse, the company known for games like Genshin Impact and Zenless Zone Zero, has announced it's bringing the cosy free-to-play galactic life sim Petit Planet to the Switch 2 in 2027.
It shared news about the Nintendo version of the game at the end of its latest "pre-launch special program" broadcast. Petit Planet is launching for other platforms on 4th December 2026.
Read the full article on nintendolife.com

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/11/hoyoverse-announces-cosy-galactic-life-sim-petit-planet-for-switch-2

#galacticlife #lifesim #petitplanet #cosy #zonezero #genshinimpact #zenlesszone #december

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Glitch Boy: New Emulator and Chiptune Synth Allows Users to ...

2026-11-01T20:50:08Z

Glitch Boy: New Emulator and Chiptune Synth Allows Users to 'Corrupt' NES Games in Real Time

Brings a whole new meaning to 'Datamoshing'.
This is certainly something a little different from the usual emulation devices featured here on Time Extension. Developed by Melted Electronics, the Glitch Boy is a portable handheld emulator and part-time troublemaker that allows users to corrupt NES games in real time, creating brain-warping visuals and audio.
Games are loaded to the Glitch Boy via SD Card, and then output to a monitor or display. By adjusting the Glitch Boy's twin dials, the user can then cause live corruption in the game's audio and video elements.
Read the full article on timeextension.com

https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/11/glitch-boy-new-emulator-and-chiptune-synth-allows-users-to-corrupt-nes-games-in-real-time

#glitchboy #realtime #allowsusers #nesgames #timeextension #meltedelectronics #datamoshing #card #developed

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Round Up: Pikmin Day 2026 - Updates, Demo And New Animated Shorts ...

2026-11-01T20:14:35Z

Round Up: Pikmin Day 2026 - Updates, Demo And New Animated Shorts

Happy Pikmin Day!
Nintendo surprised us with a Pikmin-themed Direct this weekend, announcing Pikmin Day! If you haven't already watched the video, here's everything from the broadcast:
Read the full article on nintendolife.com

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/11/round-up-pikmin-day-2026-updates-demo-and-new-animated-shorts

#pikminday #happypikmin #nintendo

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Interview: Fan Translator Chapu Talks Upcoming Projects, Gaming ...

2026-11-01T19:05:59Z

Interview: Fan Translator Chapu Talks Upcoming Projects, Gaming in Argentina, & Resurfacing PS1 Oddities

"Games that aren't great also deserve...a chance to reach a wider audience".
When the hacker Chapu Translations released his PS1 fan translation of Gust Co., Ltd.'s slapstick 3D adventure Welcome House 2 in December 2024, he was fulfilling a decade-long dream.
A huge fan of the PlayStation 1's eclectic Japanese library and a great admirer of the PlayStation fan translation community, he had always wanted to produce his own English translations of Japanese games; however, he admits some early failed attempts forced him to put his dreams on hold in 2014.
Read the full article on timeextension.com

https://www.timeextension.com/features/interview-fan-translator-chapu-talks-upcoming-projects-gaming-in-argentina-and-resurfacing-the-ps1s-strangest-oddities

#fan #chaputranslations #welcomehouse #japanese #games #playstation #december #gust

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Watch: Nintendo Treehouse Plays Pikmin 4 - Nintendo Switch 2 ...

2026-11-01T18:36:24Z

Watch: Nintendo Treehouse Plays Pikmin 4 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy

A special broadcast timed in with Pikmin Day.
Apart from its Pikmin Day Direct, Nintendo has announced it's hosting a special Treehouse broadcast for Pikmin 4 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy.
Its airs later today on YouTube and will give fans a better look at this version of the game, and what you can expect before you jump into it on 12th November 2026. Here are the times for the upcoming Treehouse Direct:
Read the full article on nintendolife.com

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/11/watch-nintendo-treehouse-play-pikmin-4-nintendo-switch-2-edition-plus-dandori-academy

#nintendoswitch #dandoriacademy #edition #pikminday #treehousedirect #november #apart

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Review: EverDrive 64 Pro - the Best N64 Flash Cart Just Got ...

2026-11-01T17:21:55Z

Review: EverDrive 64 Pro - the Best N64 Flash Cart Just Got Better, but Don't Get Rid of Your X7 Just Yet

Incremental improvements, but is it worth $170 of your money?
The legendary Krikzz continues to pump out some of the best flash carts money can buy, and he's returned to the EverDrive 64 to give it a fresh lick of paint.
The previous model, the $150 EverDrive 64 X7, is one of my most-used carts thanks to the arrival of the Analogue 3D, and I have to say I've had very few moments where I felt the X7 was missing any features – so the introduction of the EverDrive 64 Pro had me somewhat sceptical at first.
Read the full article on timeextension.com

https://www.timeextension.com/reviews/everdrive-64-pro-the-best-n64-flash-cart-just-got-better-but-dont-get-rid-of-your-x7-just-yet

#pro #everdrive #best #krikzz #analogue

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Feature: Nintendo Life eShop Selects (October 2026) The best ...

2026-11-01T16:46:12Z

Feature: Nintendo Life eShop Selects (October 2026)

The best eShop games on Switch 1 & 2 in October.
Games. Video games. Good video games.
There have been a lot of them this month — too many to play, in fact. So if you're looking for the cream of the crop, and specifically the good video games on eShop that you can't (yet) buy in any physical form, you've come to the right place.
Read the full article on nintendolife.com

https://www.nintendolife.com/features/nintendo-life-eshop-selects-october-2026

#october #games #eshop #switch #good

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Guide: Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games & Accessories For ...

2026-11-01T14:56:07Z

Guide: Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games & Accessories For November & December 2026

It's nearly OoT.
As the fog on the moors begins to clear after Halloween, we head into the month of November with the biggest game of the year on the horizon. Not that one. That one.
Yes, Nintendo gamers will have their eyes on the imminent return of a little green-garbed boy and his fairy this month, although it's worth pointing out some of the other big games coming to Switches 1 and 2 after Ocarina of Time drops on the 5th.
Read the full article on nintendolife.com

https://www.nintendolife.com/guides/upcoming-nintendo-switch-2-games-and-accessories-for-november-and-december-2026

#november #games #halloween #ocarina #oot #yes

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Preservationist Saves Japan's Mobile-Exclusive Shining Wind ...

2026-10-30T23:19:19Z

Preservationist Saves Japan's Mobile-Exclusive Shining Wind Sequel from Limbo

Don't call it a callback...
A dedicated preservationist has rescued and reactivated one of the rarest titles in the Shining series. Shining Wind X, a mobile spin-off/sequel to 2007's Shining Wind, was deleted years ago by publisher Sega, but Yuvi ("YuviApp"), a modder dedicated to preserving titles long thought lost, has recently saved the obscure release from oblivion.
Originally launched in 2008, Shining Wind X ("Shining Wind Cross") showcases the continuing adventures of the cast featured in its PS2 predecessor, replacing the standard hack 'n' slash action gameplay with turn-based tactical battles. The original Shining Wind came late in the PS2's life and thus saw little to no appreciation outside its native Japan - despite Shining's long history within the RPG genre.
Read the full article on timeextension.com

https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/10/preservationist-saves-japans-mobile-exclusive-shining-wind-sequel-from-limbo

#shiningwind #japan #windcross #sega #yuvi #rpg

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Nintendo Showcases Every Switch 1 & 2 Indie World Game In New ...

2026-10-30T22:42:30Z

Nintendo Showcases Every Switch 1 & 2 Indie World Game In New Infographic

Do any take your fancy?
It has been a couple of days since the Indie World Showcase, so, just like clockwork, Nintendo is on hand with its handy infographic, featuring every title in the presentation.
While it might not have been wall-to-wall bangers, a quick glance at the pic showcases that there was a lot of good stuff on display — particularly when you remember that it was only 15 minutes long.
Read the full article on nintendolife.com

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/10/nintendo-showcases-every-switch-1-and-2-indie-world-game-in-new-infographic

#indieworld #worldshowcase

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'I Didn't Think That We Had to Crush Nintendo' - the ...

2026-10-30T21:59:21Z

'I Didn't Think That We Had to Crush Nintendo' - the Father of PlayStation Says Revenge Was Never the Aim

"The story says I was super shocked and decided to take revenge".
The genesis of PlayStation is a story that is familiar to many people, even those who were lucky enough to be alive when it happened.
The narrative goes that, after being jilted by Nintendo over its SNES Play Station hardware, Sony decided to turn the project into a stand-alone competitor, and the rest is history; the 32-bit system triumphed over the N64 and Sony has cemented itself as Nintendo's biggest rival on the home console business.
Read the full article on timeextension.com

https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/10/i-didnt-think-that-we-had-to-crush-nintendo-the-father-of-playstation-says-revenge-was-never-the-aim

#crushnintendo #aim #father #snesplay #sony

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Guide: Best Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 Horror Games Pack a spare ...

2026-10-30T21:21:15Z

Guide: Best Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 Horror Games

Pack a spare pair of underpants.
It's that time of year again, and the perfect opportunity to REvisit and REfresh our horror list - now including Switch 2 games. Enjoy!
Are you troubled by strange noises in the middle of the night? Do you experience feelings of dread in your basement or attic? Have you or your family ever seen a spook, spectre, or ghost? If the answer is "no"... you obviously haven't been playing any of the excellent horror games on Switch.
Read the full article on nintendolife.com

https://www.nintendolife.com/guides/best-nintendo-switch-1-and-2-horror-games

#horrorgames #switch #enjoy #refresh #revisit

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Digital Foundry Delivers Its Tech Verdict On Call Of Duty: Modern ...

2026-10-30T19:56:34Z

Digital Foundry Delivers Its Tech Verdict On Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 On Switch 2

Is it really all that 'Modern'?
Just in case the news passed you by, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launched on Switch 2 this month — the first in the series to do so since the Wii U days. Naturally, a lot of the attention has been on the game's performance and whether the Switch 2 would be able to keep up with its competitors. Here to answer exactly that are the tech experts over at Digital Foundry, who have just shared their thoughts on the hybrid version's nitty-gritty details.
We'll start with the all-important frame rates. DF states that MW4 runs at 30fps in its campaign mode, 60fps in competitive multiplayer, and 40fps (if you have a 120Hz display hooked up) in the DMZ extraction mode. While this is a little lower than other platforms — particularly in the campaign respect — it does mean that we Switch 2 players can still get the full-fat CoD experience.
Read the full article on nintendolife.com

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/10/digital-foundry-delivers-its-tech-verdict-on-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-on-switch-2

#modernwarfare #switch #duty #call #tech #wii #dmz

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The Making Of: Tomb Raider (Game Boy) - 'The Editors Had to ...

2026-10-30T18:40:30Z

The Making Of: Tomb Raider (Game Boy) - 'The Editors Had to Retcon the Score Because It Was Higher than Pokémon and Zelda'

Matt Charlesworth on Lara's Nintendo debut.
This month sees the launch of the Making of Tomb Raider 1997-2000 book, an unofficial deep-dive into the creation of some of Lara Croft's most beloved adventures, written by me, Daryl Baxter.
In case you're keen for a taster of what the book might contain, I've included an excerpt which focuses on Lara's Nintendo debut, which took place on the Game Boy Color in 2000.
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https://www.timeextension.com/features/the-making-of-tomb-raider-game-boy-the-editors-had-to-retcon-the-score-because-it-was-higher-than-pokemon-and-zelda

#gameboy #tombraider #boycolor #lara #laracroft #darylbaxter #mattcharlesworth

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Pokémon And Fender Are Teaming Up A Rocking Guitar Collaboration ...

2026-10-30T17:58:03Z

Pokémon And Fender Are Teaming Up A Rocking Guitar Collaboration

Shred and Green.
The Pokémon 30th anniversary celebration merch keeps coming thick and fast, but iconic guitar manufacturer Fender might have just come out with the most "oh god, we need this" collection of the lot.
That's right, Fender is teaming up with The Pokémon Company on two electric guitars to celebrate the Red and Green anniversary, and they are beautiful.
Read the full article on nintendolife.com

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/10/pokemon-and-fender-are-teaming-up-a-rocking-guitar-collaboration

#guitar #green #company

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Cuteness & Confusion Collide as PS1 Puzzler Rhapsody Marl ...

2026-10-30T16:37:55Z

Cuteness & Confusion Collide as PS1 Puzzler Rhapsody Marl Jong!! Joins the Console Archives

Mr B. Natural could never.
Following last week's excellent addition of 1995's Raiden Project, it's back to business as usual in the Console Archives, with Hamster adding another super-obscure, Japan-only, PS1 release that will only serve furrowed brows and scratched heads in the rest of the world.
That said, who can resist those Totes Adorbs faces?
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https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/10/cuteness-and-confusion-collide-as-ps1-puzzler-rhapsody-marl-jong-joins-the-console-archives

#consolearchives #raidenproject #totesadorbs #following

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The SGBC Is a New, Sleek Game Boy-focused FPGA Console Designed ...

2026-10-30T12:39:40Z

The SGBC Is a New, Sleek Game Boy-focused FPGA Console Designed by a French University Student

We just made keyrings when I was at school.
A newly designed FPGA console, capable of playing physical cartridges from Nintendo's Game Boy family, is preparing to hit the classic gaming market. The SGBC is the brainchild of Thomas Sanfourche, a French electronic engineer who is currently studying in Taiwan.
As reported by RetroDodo, the SGBC is an FPGA-driven console that plays Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance carts, offering "pixel-perfect" 1080p upscaling for modern displays. The unassuming unit has a host of features, such as speed modes and Link Cable connectivity, and even offers the ability to pull ROMs directly from Game Boy carts to its SD Card storage.
Read the full article on timeextension.com

https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/10/the-sgbc-is-a-new-sleek-game-boy-focused-fpga-console-designed-by-a-french-university-student

#gameboy #fpgaconsole #sgbc #french #boycolor #boyadvance #thomassanfourche #linkcable #taiwan

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Patrick Stewart, The Legendary Star Trek And X-Men Actor, Has ...

2026-10-30T10:36:07Z

Patrick Stewart, The Legendary Star Trek And X-Men Actor, Has Passed Away

He also did voice work for video games.
There's some very sad news coming out of the acting world this week about the passing of the legendary British actor Sir Patrick Stewart. He was 86 years old.
Read the full article on nintendolife.com

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/10/patrick-stewart-the-legendary-star-trek-and-x-men-actor-has-passed-away

#patrickstewart #actor #sirpatrick

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Poll: So, Have You Got The Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2? Go ...

2026-10-30T04:51:00Z

Poll: So, Have You Got The Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2?

Go on, tell us.
Nintendo's Zelda-themed Switch 2 is out in stores this week, but as you've probably seen by now, there's been some last-minute pre-order drama.
To add to this, some users who have pre-ordered the system from Target are now supposedly being told their orders won't arrive until the middle of November. Walmart is also reportedly claiming there's a "supply chain delay", preventing select stores from selling the hardware until next month.
Read the full article on nintendolife.com

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/10/poll-so-have-you-got-the-zelda-40th-anniversary-switch-2

#switch #zelda #november #nintendo #walmart

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Everyone's Favourite Pith-Helmeted Hero Is Back In A New ...

2026-10-29T23:27:53Z

Everyone's Favourite Pith-Helmeted Hero Is Back In A New 'Sabre Wulf' Fan Remaster For The C64

Vine & Dandy!
Here's something that will have you reaching for a makeshift helmet and a cane to swing about your room in celebration — Indie Retro News is reporting that a new remaster of Ultimate Play the Game's Sabre Wulf for the Commodore 64 is in development.
In case you're in need of a reminder, Sabre Wulf was a 1984 game released by Ultimate Play the Game (the company which later became Rare) for the ZX Spectrum, and followed the explorer Sabreman, as he searched a dense jungle looking for the individual pieces of a mystical amulet.
Read the full article on timeextension.com

https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/10/everyones-favourite-pith-helmeted-hero-is-back-in-a-new-sabre-wulf-fan-remaster-for-the-c64

#sabrewulf #ultimateplay #game #indieretro #dandy #rare #sabreman #spectrum

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Nintendo Download: 29th October (North America) Hello Kitty! ...

2026-10-29T22:52:45Z

Nintendo Download: 29th October (North America)

Hello Kitty! Darkest Dungeon! Peak!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy!
Switch 2 eShop - Highlights
Minecraft for Nintendo Switch 2 (Mojang, 27th Oct, $29.99) - Survive the night or create a work of art in the iconic sandbox game! Build anything you can imagine, uncover mysteries and face foes in an infinite world that’s unique in every playthrough. The Nintendo Switch 2 version features the Vibrant Visuals graphics upgrade, which brings improved visual elements, as well as the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack, where you can explore a custom Mario themed world! The pack also features 15 tracks and 40 player skins inspired by the iconic Super Mario series. Those who purchase the Nintendo Switch 2 version can also carry over their save data from the Nintendo Switch. - Read our Minecraft for Nintendo Switch 2 review
Read the full article on nintendolife.com

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/10/nintendo-download-29th-october-north-america

#northamerica #nintendoswitch #nintendodownload #supermario #hellokitty #highlightsminecraft #darkestdungeon #pack #eshop #vibrantvisuals

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Humanbrew Is a New Discord Server Dedicated to Sharing and ...

2026-10-29T14:08:34Z

Humanbrew Is a New Discord Server Dedicated to Sharing and Championing Non-AI Homebrew Projects

(Cats are also allowed).
Calling all fans of human endeavour: Veteran modder Elias Daler, renowned in the community for their PlayStation and Dreamcast projects, announced the opening of "Humanbrew", a Discord server for a community of coders, recompers, decompers, emulation heads, and any and all homebrew project enthusiasts who are still delivering work crafted without the implementation of A.I. tools.
Daler, who hosts the Discord server with several friends, announced Humanbrew on social media yesterday afternoon, suggesting fellow slop-free tinkerers gather to "learn from each other, make cool things and have fun". In less than a day, the new Discord had attracted over 500 members (as of the time of this writing)
Read the full article on timeextension.com

https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/10/humanbrew-is-a-new-discord-server-dedicated-to-sharing-and-championing-non-ai-homebrew-projects

#newdiscord #discordserver #projects #humanbrew #eliasdaler #ai

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Feature: Song Of Time - Every Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Release, ...

2026-10-29T13:56:25Z

Feature: Song Of Time - Every Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Release, From N64 To Switch 2

How many do you own?
One week from now, we'll finally get our hands on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time once again.
While the Switch 2 version marks the second occasion Nintendo has rolled out a remake on different hardware, the N64 classic has seen the light of day on every Nintendo home console since, plus a couple more besides.
Read the full article on nintendolife.com

https://www.nintendolife.com/features/song-of-time-every-zelda-ocarina-of-time-release-from-n64-to-switch-2

#ocarina #switch #zelda #nintendo #legend

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Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Latest Mystery Gift Distribution Is ...

2026-10-29T11:59:14Z

Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Latest Mystery Gift Distribution Is Now Live

Spewpa Duper.
The catchily-titled 'Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Mega Dimension' releases today, and to mark the occasion, The Pokémon Company has launched a new Mystery Gift distribution in the game.
This one is all about Spewpa and its multi-coloured evolution. Those who redeem the Mystery Gift via the internet between today (29th October) and 19th November at 1:59am UTC will redeem one of the adorable little caterpillar Pokémon for free. But this Spewpa is a special one, since it can evolve into one of 16 different Vivillon patterns that aren't currently available in the Z-A base game.
Read the full article on nintendolife.com

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/10/pokemon-legends-z-as-latest-mystery-gift-distribution-is-now-live

#mysterygift #giftdistribution #pokemonlegends #pokemoncompany #megadimension #nintendoswitch #spewpaduper #edition #october #november

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Nintendo Apparently Has A Policy To Prevent Game-Key Cards ...

2026-10-29T02:16:37Z

Nintendo Apparently Has A Policy To Prevent Game-Key Cards Getting A Full-Cart Reprint

According to a Canadian retailer, that is.
After Nintendo seemingly introduced smaller cartridge size options earlier this year, many of us wondered whether our favourite Game-Key Card releases might get a proper full-cart physical reprint down the line. Well, according to Canadian retailer Video Games Plus, that might not be possible (thanks for the heads-up, Nintendo Wire).
In a now-deleted post on social media, VGP said the following: "As we’ve stated many times, we’d actively try to get existing Game-Key Card titles reprinted as full-on-cart versions, but at the moment, there’s a Nintendo policy preventing that.” Hmm.
Read the full article on nintendolife.com

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/10/nintendo-apparently-has-a-policy-to-prevent-game-key-cards-getting-a-full-cart-reprint

#policy #reprint #gamesplus #videogames #wire #vgp #well

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SNK's 1989 Dino-Themed Shmup 'Prehistoric Isle' ...

2026-10-29T01:22:57Z

SNK's 1989 Dino-Themed Shmup 'Prehistoric Isle' Staves Off Extinction (Again) with a New Arcade Archives Release

Previously included in SNK's 40th Anniversary Collection.
After last week's detour into the world of F1 with Ace Driver Victory Lap, Arcade Archives creator Hamster is taking players to a land time forgot!
SNK's dinosaur-themed shmup Prehistoric Isle is coming to Switch, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S on Thursday, October 29th 2026, bringing back an assortment of terrifying, previously extinct creatures to outmanoeuvre and do battle with as the pilot of an aircraft tasked with exploring a series of mysterious shipwrecks in the Bahamas.
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"Morale Has Been Terrible" - EA Workers Criticise ...

2026-10-29T00:43:43Z

"Morale Has Been Terrible" - EA Workers Criticise Publisher's Cost-Cutting After Latest Layoffs

The mass effect of mass affects.
Last week, legendary RPG studio BioWare announced that it was shutting up shop as part of EA's latest round of layoffs. It was one of many studios hit by cuts from the company on the same day, which supposedly wiped out around 400 jobs.
One week on, and several current and former EA employees have anonymously spoken to Vertical Slice about their time at the publisher. Unsurprisingly, they paint a rather bleak picture of what it's like behind closed doors in 2026.
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https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/10/morale-has-been-terrible-ea-workers-criticise-publishers-cost-cutting-after-latest-layoffs

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1994 PC Engine CD Classic The Legend of Xanadu Receives New ...

2026-10-28T23:31:48Z

1994 PC Engine CD Classic The Legend of Xanadu Receives New Fan-Translation

Xanadu! Xaaahaanadu!
Some delightful news for classic RPG fans: Falcom's PC Engine CD release of The Legend of Xanadu has received a brand-new fan-translation patch, courtesy of homebrewer "Elmer" and interpreter "SamIam". The patch is now available to download from GitLab.
Originally released for the PC Engine Super CD-ROM 2 in 1994, The Legend of Xanadu (Kaze no Densetsu Xanadu) is the eighth title in the epic fantasy series Dragon Slayer, launched in 1984 with a series of games for Japanese home computers.
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https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/10/1994-pc-engine-cd-classic-the-legend-of-xanadu-receives-new-fan-translation

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Watch: Nintendo Indie World Showcase October 2026 - Live! ...

2026-10-28T22:55:08Z

Watch: Nintendo Indie World Showcase October 2026 - Live!

Indiedeed.
Ah yes, just when you thought October couldn't get any busier!
Nintendo's next Indie World Showcase is right around the corner, promising 15 minutes of news and announcements on all those incredible indies heading to Switch 1 and 2.
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https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/10/watch-nintendo-indie-world-showcase-october-2026-live

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Feature: 4 Things You Need to Know About Cities: Skylines - ...

2026-10-28T19:37:11Z

Feature: 4 Things You Need to Know About Cities: Skylines - Expanded Edition on Nintendo Switch 2

Can you build the perfect city?
Publisher Paradox Interactive recently released Cities: Skylines - Expanded Edition, a significantly revamped version of the original game, on Nintendo Switch 2. With better visuals, performance, and tools, it gives Nintendo Switch 2 players a definitive way to experience the city builder’s impressive scale.
If you’re not already familiar with it, Cities: Skylines is an in-depth single-player building sim where you’re mayor of a city that starts as an empty plot of land connected to a nearby highway. It’s up to you to create roads, houses, office buildings, and industrial areas to grow your city while maintaining its infrastructure with power, water, and other services to keep everything running smoothly
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https://www.nintendolife.com/features/4-things-you-need-to-know-about-cities-skylines-expanded-edition-on-nintendo-switch-2

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Homebrew 'InkBoy' Project Looking to Bring Game Boy Games ...

2026-10-19T20:23:59Z

Homebrew 'InkBoy' Project Looking to Bring Game Boy Games to E-Paper Displays

30 PPS (Pages per Second).
Modder "Bo Made It" is in the process of developing open-source software that they hope will allow Game Boy games to run on E-paper/E-Ink displays. A curious contraption first spotted by The Register.
The cutely titled "InkBoy" takes advantage of the waveform-based display of E-reader hardware to recreate the LCD screens of Nintendo's mega-selling handheld. The InkBoy software charges and discharges the display's White and Black pixels at a rapid rate to replicate the animated nature of the original Game Boy.
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https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/10/homebrew-inkboy-project-looking-to-bring-game-boy-games-to-e-paper-displays

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