PS5 Tops US Sales Charts As Hardware Revenue Hits 30-Year Low
US video game hardware revenue has plummeted to a 30-year low, with November 2025 figures showing a dramatic 30% year-on-year decline.
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Trails In The Sky SC Revival Set For Fall 2026 On Modern Platforms
Nihon Falcom has confirmed an Autumn 2026 release window for the long-awaited English localisation of The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 2nd Chapter Evolution. The beloved PSP JRPG sequel is coming to modern platforms including PS5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.
VGHF Recovers 144 Lost Sega Channel Genesis ROMs
The Video Game History Foundation has recovered 144 Sega Channel ROMs, preserving nearly every piece of software from the pioneering 1990s cable game service. This breakthrough archive includes lost exclusives, prototypes and internal data, effectively saving a major chapter of Sega Genesis history.
Infidelity's SNES Port Of Contra Force Beta Now Available
A playable Super Nintendo port of the controversial NES title Contra Force has been released in beta by specialist Infidelity. This conversion brings the North America-exclusive 1992 game natively to 16-bit hardware, complete from start to finish, with only original music samples awaiting final.
Nintendo Legend Imamura Enters Capcom's Mega Man Boss Contest
Legendary Nintendo designer Takaya Imamura, creator of Fox McCloud and Captain Falcon, has entered Capcom's fan contest to design a new Robot Master for Mega Man: Dual Override. His 'Gacha Man' concept features suction-powered attacks, marking a rare crossover between two iconic gaming franchises.
Mangmi Teases Pocket Max With Snapdragon 865 Chipset
Mangmi has officially teased its next Android handheld, the Pocket Max, following the success of the budget Air X. Industry speculation suggests the device will feature a more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset, potentially enabling enhanced emulation of classic consoles.
New NES Game 'The Trial of Kharzoid' Is An 'Arkanoidvania'
A new NES homebrew cartridge, 'The Trial of Kharzoid', is fusing two classic 8-bit genres into an 'arkanoidvania'. Developed by Pascal Bélisle and published physically via Broke Studio.
Mighty Final Fight Forever: Fan-Made NES Sequel Demo Released
Bouncer Games drops a free demo for their ambitious, non-profit sequel to the beloved 8-bit beat 'em up.
Nintendo Finally Injects Some Difficulty Into Switch Online With Four New Classics
Nintendo adds four notoriously difficult classics to Switch Online: Battletoads, Ninja Gaiden II, Bionic Commando, and Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters.
'Geometry Dash' Ported to the NES in New 'Famidash' Demake
Geometry Dash has arrived on the NES through Famidash, a new demake from Oziphantom. The project delivers smooth speed, tight controls and chiptune music on real eight bit hardware, proving once again how far the classic console can be pushed.