Aliens Video Games Book Uncovers IP Control Secrets
Mike Diver's upcoming book, Aliens: The Video Games, reveals how early developers skirted intellectual property rules, including an uncleared audio sample in the SNES Alien 3.
Handhelds
Magic Pockets Reflects on 25 Years of Handheld Game Development
Veteran studio Magic Pockets shares insights from its 25-year journey, detailing the evolution of handheld game development from the Game Boy to Unity.
Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta Arrives on Switch
XSEED Games has launched Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta for Nintendo Switch, bringing the enhanced PlayStation Vita action RPG to a new generation of handheld players.
Elementallis Brings GBA Zelda-Style Adventure to Switch
Ankae Games' Elementallis launches on Nintendo Switch, drawing clear inspiration from the Game Boy Advance's distinctive top-down adventure aesthetic.
Rugrats Retro Rewind Collection Brings Classic Handhelds Back
Limited Run Games announces a new collection of six Rugrats titles, including Game Boy and Game Boy Advance favourites, with a physical GBC cartridge release.
Custom 3DS Kiosk Built from Scratch by Enthusiast
Project Kwokcade meticulously recreated a rare Nintendo 3DS store kiosk, using 3D modelling and printing to build the display from scratch.
Rare PlayStation Exclusive 'Tiny Bullets' Gets English Fan Translation
A dedicated fan translation team has released an English patch for the Japanese-exclusive PlayStation title, Tiny Bullets, opening up a late-era PS1 gem to a global audience.
SUPER ZNES Arrives, Reimagining SNES Emulation
Original ZSNES developers Demo and zsKnight have released SUPER ZNES, a new emulator built from the ground up to offer GPU-powered SNES experiences.
FuRyu Remasters Delisted 3DS RPG Exstetra for PC
Publisher FuRyu is bringing the Japan-only Nintendo 3DS and PS Vita RPG Exstetra to Steam this summer, making a previously delisted title accessible again.
AYANEO Pocket Air Mini: Unpacking Its Hardware and Software Potential
The AYANEO Pocket Air Mini has quickly found its footing in the budget Android handheld market, offering a compelling blend of build quality and performance for its price point.