'Sea of Stars Mobile' Impressions

Sea of Stars is a retro RPG-inspired game that launched on PC and consoles back in 2023. The game made its debut on Android and iOS devices this week, and I've had a chance to try the Android port and will be sharing my impressions here.

I'll admit that I'm not usually a fan of mobile games, but I was tempted to try this one out for two reasons. Firstly, Sea of Stars' pixel art feels like a perfect match for mobile devices, and I was curious to see if this full-fledged RPG holds up on such...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/sea-of-stars-mobile-impressions.681045/

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A hit on the Switch 2, a miss on the Switch - A weekend of playing The Rogue Prince of Persia

ICYMI: At the tail end of last week I was sent a physical copy of The Rogue Prince of Persia to cover. Being in the midst of a house move I don’t quite have the time to play a game non-stop at the moment, but I also didn’t want to just let the copy sit idle, so I settled on a compromise. Spend ten or so hours of my weekend playing it and throw my thoughts to paper. It’s not quite a full review, but in my mind it’s a long enough amount of time to be able to say whether I’ll continue on later, and a...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/a-hit-on-the-switch-2-a-miss-on-the-switch-a-weekend-of-playing-the-rogue-prince-of-persia.681010/

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007 First Light delayed for Switch 2, set to launch "later this summer"

ICYMI: With its May 27th release date fast-approaching, fans of James Bond and Hitman alike are getting excited for IO Interactive's latest game. Blending much of the gameplay they've refined with the modern Hitman entries with the iconic secret agent, First Light is set to present 007's origin in an entirely new way. Those intending to play on Switch 2 will be waiting a little longer though, with the release date getting pushed back to "later this summer" in a tweet from the developer...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/007-first-light-delayed-for-switch-2-set-to-launch-later-this-summer.681000/

Rhythm Heaven Groove gets July 2nd release date alongside surprisingly reasonable pricing

ICYMI: Announced a little over a year ago during a Nintendo Direct, details have been relatively sparse about the latest entry to the Rhythm Heaven (Rhythm Paradise in PAL regions) series. It's not like there's really much that needs saying in all fairness, you somewhat know what you're signing up for with these games, stuffed to the brim with over the top rhythmic action. There's some good news for fans either way, with Nintendo announcing not just the release date for the game, but both the...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/rhythm-heaven-groove-gets-july-2nd-release-date-alongside-surprisingly-reasonable-pricing.680995/

A hit on the Switch 2, a miss on the Switch - A weekend of playing The Rogue Prince of Persia

At the tail end of last week I was sent a physical copy of The Rogue Prince of Persia to cover. Being in the midst of a house move I don’t quite have the time to play a game non-stop at the moment, but I also didn’t want to just let the copy sit idle, so I settled on a compromise. Spend ten or so hours of my weekend playing it and throw my thoughts to paper. It’s not quite a full review, but in my mind it’s a long enough amount of time to be able to say whether I’ll continue on later, and a...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/a-hit-on-the-switch-2-a-miss-on-the-switch-a-weekend-of-playing-the-rogue-prince-of-persia.681010/

Steam Workshop support added to GameNative in latest v0.9.0 update

ICYMI: For those who have missed it, GameNative is an Android app that lets you play your Steam games on your phone and Android gaming handhelds. Since launching the team behind it have been busy making improvements, making logging in as simple as logging in on Steam, adding cloud save support, and most recently, adding support for achievements when played on-device. Now though things are being taken one step further with Steam's Workshop content now being available.

Though in the past you could...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/steam-workshop-support-added-to-gamenative-in-latest-v0-9-0-update.680974/

007 First Light delayed for Switch 2, set to launch "later this summer"

With its May 27th release date fast-approaching, fans of James Bond and Hitman alike are getting excited for IO Interactive's latest game. Blending much of the gameplay they've refined with the modern Hitman entries with the iconic secret agent, First Light is set to present 007's origin in an entirely new way. Those intending to play on Switch 2 will be waiting a little longer though, with the release date getting pushed back to "later this summer" in a tweet from the developer...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/007-first-light-delayed-for-switch-2-set-to-launch-later-this-summer.681000/

Pokemon Champions launches to mixed reception, GBAtemp tournaments set to start up again next month

ICYMI: After being announced more than a year ago, Pokemon Champions was set to be the definitive Pokemon battling experience. With the goal to have competitive play on a single platform that could itself grow and develop over time, along with an assortment of quality of life features to make the game as easy as it could be to get into, fans were excited to jump into the game today. For many though, that excitement has already faded.

I'll cut straight to it: Pokemon Champions is an incomplete...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/pokemon-champions-launches-to-mixed-reception-gbatemp-tournaments-set-to-start-up-again-next-month.680966/

Rhythm Heaven Groove gets July 2nd release date alongside surprisingly reasonable pricing

Announced a little over a year ago during a Nintendo Direct, details have been relatively sparse about the latest entry to the Rhythm Heaven (Rhythm Paradise in PAL regions) series. It's not like there's really much that needs saying in all fairness, you somewhat know what you're signing up for with these games, stuffed to the brim with over the top rhythmic action. There's some good news for fans either way, with Nintendo announcing not just the release date for the game, but both the...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/rhythm-heaven-groove-gets-july-2nd-release-date-alongside-surprisingly-reasonable-pricing.680995/

Steam Workshop support added to GameNative in latest v0.9.0 update

For those who have missed it, GameNative is an Android app that lets you play your Steam games on your phone and Android gaming handhelds. Since launching the team behind it have been busy making improvements, making logging in as simple as logging in on Steam, adding cloud save support, and most recently, adding support for achievements when played on-device. Now though things are being taken one step further with Steam's Workshop content now being available.

Though in the past you could...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/steam-workshop-support-added-to-gamenative-in-latest-v0-9-0-update.680974/

Pokemon Champions launches to mixed reception, GBAtemp tournaments set to start up again next month

After being announced more than a year ago, Pokemon Champions was set to be the definitive Pokemon battling experience. With the goal to have competitive play on a single platform that could itself grow and develop over time, along with an assortment of quality of life features to make the game as easy as it could be to get into, fans were excited to jump into the game today. For many though, that excitement has already faded.

I'll cut straight to it: Pokemon Champions is an incomplete...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/pokemon-champions-launches-to-mixed-reception-gbatemp-tournaments-set-to-start-up-again-next-month.680966/

A good month for Game Pass - Hades II, Oblivion Remastered, Vampire Crawlers, and more coming in April

ICYMI: Whether you love or hate gaming subscriptions, it seems Game Pass is here to stay. And for those of you who are subscribed, you've got one heck of a month ahead of you. A whole heap of games were announced to be coming to the service via Xbox Wire, with a number of notable titles being spread across the month.

You can find the full list, along with their availability and release dates, below:

Final Fantasy IV (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC) – Available Now

Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/a-good-month-for-game-pass-hades-ii-oblivion-remastered-vampire-crawlers-and-more-coming-in-april.680928/

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Firmware 22.1.0 released for Switch and Switch 2, features unprecedented levels of stability

ICYMI: A little sooner than expected, Nintendo has released the latest firmware for their Switch and Switch 2 systems. On the surface this appears to be a smaller one, bringing back everybody's favourite patch note.

General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience.

This update comes right on the heels of Atmosphere being updated, and the advice as always for owners of the original system remains to not update until we know the firmware is either compatible, or an update...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/firmware-22-1-0-released-for-switch-and-switch-2-features-unprecedented-levels-of-stability.680916/

A good month for Game Pass - Hades II, Oblivion Remastered, Vampire Crawlers, and more coming in April

Whether you love or hate gaming subscriptions, it seems Game Pass is here to stay. And for those of you who are subscribed, you've got one heck of a month ahead of you. A whole heap of games were announced to be coming to the service via Xbox Wire, with a number of notable titles being spread across the month.

You can find the full list, along with their availability and release dates, below:

Final Fantasy IV (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC) – Available Now

Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/a-good-month-for-game-pass-hades-ii-oblivion-remastered-vampire-crawlers-and-more-coming-in-april.680928/

Temper Tantrums #73 - Fine Print

ICYMI: Temper Tantrums (the GBAtemp webcomic) - issue #73 "Fine Print"
By @x65943

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https://gbatemp.net/threads/temper-tantrums-73-fine-print.680906/

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Review: GEEKOM A5 Pro 2026 Edition

ICYMI: In this age of spiralling PC costs, we take a look at a £599 system from GEEKOM to see whether the Ryzen 5 7530U can still hack it in 2026.


https://gbatemp.net/review/geekom-a5-pro-2026-edition.2710/

Firmware 22.1.0 released for Switch and Switch 2, features unprecedented levels of stability

A little sooner than expected, Nintendo has released the latest firmware for their Switch and Switch 2 systems. On the surface this appears to be a smaller one, bringing back everybody's favourite patch note.

General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience.

This update comes right on the heels of Atmosphere being updated, and the advice as always for owners of the original system remains to not update until we know the firmware is either compatible, or an update...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/firmware-22-1-0-released-for-switch-and-switch-2-features-unprecedented-levels-of-stability.680916/

Temper Tantrums #73 - Fine Print

Temper Tantrums (the GBAtemp webcomic) - issue #73 "Fine Print"
By @x65943

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https://gbatemp.net/threads/temper-tantrums-73-fine-print.680906/

Review: GEEKOM A5 Pro 2026 Edition

In this age of spiralling PC costs, we take a look at a £599 system from GEEKOM to see whether the Ryzen 5 7530U can still hack it in 2026.


https://gbatemp.net/review/geekom-a5-pro-2026-edition.2710/

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Atmosphere v1.11.0 released, adds support for Switch firmware 22.0.0

ICYMI: The wait is over! 18 days after the release of Switch firmware 22.0.0, the latest version of Atmosphere is available to download. This update brings support for the latest Switch firmware, with special thanks given to alula for handling a lot of the heavy lifting around the kernel, loader, and erpt changes. This update doesn't come without some downsides however, with changes to how applications and applets' lifespans are managed apparently breaking the homebrew ecosystem. You can read more...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/atmosphere-v1-11-0-released-adds-support-for-switch-firmware-22-0-0.680859/

Meme posted on April 3rd, 2026

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Atmosphere v1.11.0 released, adds support for Switch firmware 22.0.0

The wait is over! 18 days after the release of Switch firmware 22.0.0, the latest version of Atmosphere is available to download. This update brings support for the latest Switch firmware, with special thanks given to alula for handling a lot of the heavy lifting around the kernel, loader, and erpt changes. This update doesn't come without some downsides however, with changes to how applications and applets' lifespans are managed apparently breaking the homebrew ecosystem. You can read more...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/atmosphere-v1-11-0-released-adds-support-for-switch-firmware-22-0-0.680859/

The original classic Resident Evil trilogy is now available on Steam

ICYMI: In what seemed like a weird choice for a release date, Capcom pleased a lot of their RE fanbase by shadowdropping not one, not two, but the entire original Resident Evil classic trilogy from the PlayStation 1 days right on Steam.

On April 1st, 2026, out of nowhere and without notice, Capcom shadowdropped all three classic titles, Resident Evil (1996), Resident Evil 2 (1998) and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis (1999) on Steam, all 3 with a 50% discount as well thanks to Capcom's current Spring...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/the-original-classic-resident-evil-trilogy-is-now-available-on-steam.680836/

Pokemon Home gets v4.0.0 update ahead of Pokemon Champions release, Legends Z-A now supported

ICYMI: After a long wait, Pokemon caught in the recent Legends: Z-A game on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 can be safely stowed away in your Pokemon Home library. This support comes a week ahead of the release of Pokemon Champions, the series' upcoming free to start battle simulator, with many of the new Mega Evolutions being usable in the title out of the gate. Outside of adding support for both Legends Z-A and Champions, a new language in Latin American Spanish was also introduced in...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/pokemon-home-gets-v4-0-0-update-ahead-of-pokemon-champions-release-legends-z-a-now-supported.680832/