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Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Pokemon Timeless Diamond and Spaceless Pearl released, enhances original Sinnoh releases with quality of life changes and new events

For fans of Sinnoh, the pickings are slim. If you want the best experience you're left deciding between the updated region in Platinum, or the somewhat controversial modernisation in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. So what's left for those who hold the original games near and dear? Let me introduce Pokemon Timeless Diamond and Spaceless Pearl, a pair of brand new hacks meant to revamp the games that introduced the region.

These hacks bring with them a good chunk of new content while...

https://gbatemp.net/threads/pokemon-timeless-diamond-and-spaceless-pearl-released-enhances-original-sinnoh-releases-with-quality-of-life-changes-and-new-events.683183/

'Vanguard Exiles', the Richard Garfield-designed auto-battler, gets v1.0 launch date

After over a year in Early Access, Independent Australian developer The Tea Division has announced the v1.0 launch date of Vanguard Exiles, the strategic auto-battler designed in collaboration with Richard Garfield, creator of Magic: The Gathering.

“Vanguard Exiles combines tabletop design with digital design into a unique and eclectic gameplay experience. The variety offered by the game is exciting, and skillful play introduces all sorts of unexpected novelty,” said Richard Garfield. “My...

https://gbatemp.net/threads/vanguard-exiles-the-richard-garfield-designed-auto-battler-gets-v1-0-launch-date.683156/

Remasters for Fallout 3 and New Vegas announced, Fallout 5 still in development

Amidst news of layoffs and cancellations in the wake of Xbox's larger changes, Bethesda has today come out with a statement discussing their active projects. In this we see Bethesda's three major focuses in Starfield, Fallout, and The Elder Scrolls. Outside of confirming that both Fallout 5 and The Elder Scrolls 6 are still in active development, we get some new news in the announcement of remasters for both Fallout 3 and New Vegas. You can find this announcement below.

Fallout is one of...

https://gbatemp.net/threads/remasters-for-fallout-3-and-new-vegas-announced-fallout-5-still-in-development.683155/

The Switch gets 3DS emulation with Dekopon, a new Azahar port

Right on the heels of a NetherSX2 port, the Switch once again proves it's still got some life left in it as 3DS emulation graces the system. Promising mostly full-speed performance, Dekopon is a port of Azahar developed by @PalindromicBreadLoaf. Though performance is reportedly quite title-dependant, many are able to run at full speed, with some even capable of being upscaled. Outside of its solid performance, you can also look forward to full gyro support, CIA installation, and multiple...

https://gbatemp.net/threads/the-switch-gets-3ds-emulation-with-dekopon-a-new-azahar-port.683134/

PS2 emulator NetherSX2 gets a Switch port

The Switch 2 has been out for a year now, but you shouldn't count the original system out yet! Released a few days ago, popular PS2 emulator NetherSX2 has found its way onto the Switch. Created by @Nagaa, it features auto-scraping of cover art, per-game setting configuration, full controller remapping, and even resolution scaling for the games that run well enough. And some games really do run well enough, with a demo video showing perfect performance from Kingdom Hearts 2, Max Payne 2...

https://gbatemp.net/threads/ps2-emulator-nethersx2-gets-a-switch-port.683104/

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Monster Hunter Wilds to get permanent price drop from August 4th

ICYMI: In this time of everything costing more a year after it's released, it's nice to see some things sticking to the old ways. Capcom have today announced that the latest game in the Monster Hunter series, Monster Hunter Wilds, will see a permanent price reduction from August 4th. I've seen reports of this being around 45% off, though cannot find a specific source for those claims. Alongside this price reduction, we're also seeing some of the bundles from launch being updated new bundles...

https://gbatemp.net/threads/monster-hunter-wilds-to-get-permanent-price-drop-from-august-4th.683089/

A multi-platform port for Pokemon Emerald is in the works, supports Windows, Linux, and Android

ICYMI: Tired of waiting for Game Freak to bring Pokemon Emerald to modern platforms? We've got you covered with a brand new port in the works. Currently available on GitHub if you're happy to build it for yourself, the game features support for keyboard input on Windows and Linux, and touch input on Android. On top of this, we see support for traditional save files, assumedly maintaining compatibility with PKHeX.

In the Reddit post announcing the project, it's noted that it is currently in...

https://gbatemp.net/threads/a-multi-platform-port-for-pokemon-emerald-is-in-the-works-supports-windows-linux-and-android.683077/

Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler II set to launch digitally on Switch 2 today, unclear as to whether an upgrade path will be available

ICYMI: Announced today during the Octopath Traveler 8th Anniversary live stream, it's been confirmed that both the first game and its sequel will be launching on the Switch 2 later today. Details remain sparse on exactly what these ports will feature, but going by Square Enix's other releases, we're likely looking at a bump to resolution and performance. It also remains to be seen whether any kind of upgrade path will be made available for the games, with this being something not at all common...

https://gbatemp.net/threads/octopath-traveler-and-octopath-traveler-ii-set-to-launch-digitally-on-switch-2-today-unclear-as-to-whether-an-upgrade-path-will-be-available.683073/

Monday, July 13, 2026

Monster Hunter Wilds to get permanent price drop from August 4th

In this time of everything costing more a year after it's released, it's nice to see some things sticking to the old ways. Capcom have today announced that the latest game in the Monster Hunter series, Monster Hunter Wilds, will see a permanent price reduction from August 4th. I've seen reports of this being around 45% off, though cannot find a specific source for those claims. Alongside this price reduction, we're also seeing some of the bundles from launch being updated new bundles...

https://gbatemp.net/threads/monster-hunter-wilds-to-get-permanent-price-drop-from-august-4th.683089/

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A multi-platform port for Pokemon Emerald is in the works, supports Windows, Linux, and Android

Tired of waiting for Game Freak to bring Pokemon Emerald to modern platforms? We've got you covered with a brand new port in the works. Currently available on GitHub if you're happy to build it for yourself, the game features support for keyboard input on Windows and Linux, and touch input on Android. On top of this, we see support for traditional save files, assumedly maintaining compatibility with PKHeX.

In the Reddit post announcing the project, it's noted that it is currently in...

https://gbatemp.net/threads/a-multi-platform-port-for-pokemon-emerald-is-in-the-works-supports-windows-linux-and-android.683077/

Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler II set to launch digitally on Switch 2 today, unclear as to whether an upgrade path will be available

Announced today during the Octopath Traveler 8th Anniversary live stream, it's been confirmed that both the first game and its sequel will be launching on the Switch 2 later today. Details remain sparse on exactly what these ports will feature, but going by Square Enix's other releases, we're likely looking at a bump to resolution and performance. It also remains to be seen whether any kind of upgrade path will be made available for the games, with this being something not at all common...

https://gbatemp.net/threads/octopath-traveler-and-octopath-traveler-ii-set-to-launch-digitally-on-switch-2-today-unclear-as-to-whether-an-upgrade-path-will-be-available.683073/

Sunday, July 12, 2026

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Thursday, July 9, 2026

Review: Ultimate Hacking Keyboard 80

ICYMI: Adding more keys to their hit keyboard, we check out Ultimate Gadget Labs’ latest creation!

https://gbatemp.net/review/ultimate-hacking-keyboard-80.2730/

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Nintendo announces plans to discontinue Nintendo Switch line in Europe next year, outlines upcoming hardware changes for other devices

ICYMI: Last month we got confirmation of a new model of Switch 2 to better comply with upcoming EU regulations. With the legislation set to come into effect in February of 2027, we've now had further news, revealing the company's plans to discontinue the original Switch line in Europe. You can read their full statement below.

Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, and Nintendo Switch – OLED Model will all continue to be manufactured in 2026, and should be widely available in Europe all year...

https://gbatemp.net/threads/nintendo-announces-plans-to-discontinue-nintendo-switch-line-in-europe-next-year-outlines-upcoming-hardware-changes-for-other-devices.682956/

Nintendo announces plans to discontinue Nintendo Switch line in Europe next year, outlines upcoming hardware changes for other devices

Last month we got confirmation of a new model of Switch 2 to better comply with upcoming EU regulations. With the legislation set to come into effect in February of 2027, we've now had further news, revealing the company's plans to discontinue the original Switch line in Europe. You can read their full statement below.

Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, and Nintendo Switch – OLED Model will all continue to be manufactured in 2026, and should be widely available in Europe all year...

https://gbatemp.net/threads/nintendo-announces-plans-to-discontinue-nintendo-switch-line-in-europe-next-year-outlines-upcoming-hardware-changes-for-other-devices.682956/

Monday, July 6, 2026

Review: BOSGAME P6 Mini PC

A £500 Mini PC from BOSGAME, we take a look at the P6!

https://gbatemp.net/review/bosgame-p6-mini-pc.2731/

Saturday, July 4, 2026

I don't get what everybody keeps going on about, I got a whole bag of them, was cheap.

I don't get what everybody keeps going on about, I got a whole bag of them, was cheap.

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Meme posted on July 2nd, 2026

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Thursday, July 2, 2026

Meme posted on July 2nd, 2026

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Sony is moving away from physical discs, will soon only release PlayStation games digitally

ICYMI: Sony made a shocking announcement today, revealing that the company plans to move away from physical game releases in the future. Citing claims of how the industry is moving away from physical copies and disc-based games, and prefers digital media, PlayStation will follow suit, and will only release PlayStation games digitally. Starting January 2028, physical disc production will end, and you'll only be able to purchase video games through a digital format, either from retailers or...

https://gbatemp.net/threads/sony-is-moving-away-from-physical-discs-will-soon-only-release-playstation-games-digitally.682847/