Better Super Mario Sunshine Online released, adds online co-op and custom hide and seek game mode to play

ICYMI: If you've been waiting for an excuse to replay Super Mario Sunshine and happen to have up to nine friends, do I have some good news for you. Released earlier today, Better Super Mario Sunshine Online does what it says on the tin, bringing synchronous online multiplayer to the hit GameCube game. Up to ten players can join a single session, with you able to see player movements and animations in real time. You can play the entire game cooperatively, with story and plaza states remaining in...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/better-super-mario-sunshine-online-released-adds-online-co-op-and-custom-hide-and-seek-game-mode-to-play.683351/

'Soulbound: Online' Early Access Impressions

ICYMI: Indie developer SpiderWare just launched its debut game, Soulbound: Online, into Early Access on Steam. Don’t be fooled by its retro pixel-art aesthetics as it is not a single-player game but an action roguelite with an MMORPG overworld. Having spent some time with it, I’ll share my impressions in this article.

In Soulbound: Online, you awaken in a digital world rife with opportunities. However, you soon encounter the malevolent forces of The Anima. Overwhelmed by this remarkable force...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/soulbound-online-early-access-impressions.683347/

GameCube and Wii emulator Dolphin gets a native Switch port, supports RetroAchievements and loading from USB storage

The golden age of emulation on the Switch continues as a native Dolphin port was released by @Nagaa earlier today. Included in this port, we're looking at cover art scraping, support for games stored on external USB drives, per-game settings, and even RetroAchievements. Both GameCube and Wii games are supported, with Naga showing off Mario Kart Wii and Super Smash Bros Brawl on their discussion thread. It should be noted however that this is just the first release, and that bugs with notable...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/gamecube-and-wii-emulator-dolphin-gets-a-native-switch-port-supports-retroachievements-and-loading-from-usb-storage.683375/

Review: Xteink X4 Pro

ICYMI: Xteink just released a revamped version of its hugely popular tiny e-reader. Does the Xteink X4 Pro tick all the boxes?


https://gbatemp.net/review/xteink-x4-pro.2736/

Better Super Mario Sunshine Online released, adds online co-op and custom hide and seek game mode to play

If you've been waiting for an excuse to replay Super Mario Sunshine and happen to have up to nine friends, do I have some good news for you. Released earlier today, Better Super Mario Sunshine Online does what it says on the tin, bringing synchronous online multiplayer to the hit GameCube game. Up to ten players can join a single session, with you able to see player movements and animations in real time. You can play the entire game cooperatively, with story and plaza states remaining in...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/better-super-mario-sunshine-online-released-adds-online-co-op-and-custom-hide-and-seek-game-mode-to-play.683351/

'Soulbound: Online' Early Access Impressions

Indie developer SpiderWare just launched its debut game, Soulbound: Online, into Early Access on Steam. Don’t be fooled by its retro pixel-art aesthetics as it is not a single-player game but an action roguelite with an MMORPG overworld. Having spent some time with it, I’ll share my impressions in this article.

In Soulbound: Online, you awaken in a digital world rife with opportunities. However, you soon encounter the malevolent forces of The Anima. Overwhelmed by this remarkable force...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/soulbound-online-early-access-impressions.683347/

Review: Xteink X4 Pro

Xteink just released a revamped version of its hugely popular tiny e-reader. Does the Xteink X4 Pro tick all the boxes?


https://gbatemp.net/review/xteink-x4-pro.2736/

Meme posted on July 24th, 2026

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'Emberville' Early Access release date and star-studded voice cast revealed

ICYMI: Indie developer Cygnus Cross has announced the Early Access launch of Emberville along with its star-studded voice cast. For the occasion, the cheeky trailer below was aired:

Emberville’s newest cast members:

Matthew Mercer (Critical Role, Baldur's Gate 3, Overwatch)
Jennifer English (Baldur's Gate 3, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33)
Ben Starr (Final Fantasy XVI, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33)
Nick Apostolides (Resident Evil 2 & 4, Dead Space)
Elias Toufexis (Deus Ex, Starfield)
Jane Perry...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/emberville-early-access-release-date-and-star-studded-voice-cast-revealed.683311/

'Star Wars Zero Company' cast revealed, includes voice acting veterans from 'The Clone Wars' and 'The Bad Batch'

ICYMI: Bit Reactor, in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, revealed some of the cast for Star Wars Zero Company, the upcoming single-player turn-based tactics game. The development team at Bit Reactor aimed to capture the Star Wars cinematic feel in its tactics game, hence the inclusion of fan-favourite voice acting veterans who’ve already had roles in the Star Wars franchise.

The game stars Jonathan Freeman and Erica Luttrell as Hawks, Vic Michaelis as Runa Blask, Rekha Sharma as Fathom, and...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/star-wars-zero-company-cast-revealed-includes-voice-acting-veterans-from-the-clone-wars-and-the-bad-batch.683310/

Meme posted on July 24th, 2026

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'Emberville' Early Access release date and star-studded voice cast revealed

Indie developer Cygnus Cross has announced the Early Access launch of Emberville along with its star-studded voice cast. For the occasion, the cheeky trailer below was aired:

Emberville’s newest cast members:

Matthew Mercer (Critical Role, Baldur's Gate 3, Overwatch)
Jennifer English (Baldur's Gate 3, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33)
Ben Starr (Final Fantasy XVI, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33)
Nick Apostolides (Resident Evil 2 & 4, Dead Space)
Elias Toufexis (Deus Ex, Starfield)
Jane Perry...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/emberville-early-access-release-date-and-star-studded-voice-cast-revealed.683311/

'Star Wars Zero Company' cast revealed, includes voice acting veterans from 'The Clone Wars' and 'The Bad Batch'

Bit Reactor, in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, revealed some of the cast for Star Wars Zero Company, the upcoming single-player turn-based tactics game. The development team at Bit Reactor aimed to capture the Star Wars cinematic feel in its tactics game, hence the inclusion of fan-favourite voice acting veterans who’ve already had roles in the Star Wars franchise.

The game stars Jonathan Freeman and Erica Luttrell as Hawks, Vic Michaelis as Runa Blask, Rekha Sharma as Fathom, and...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/star-wars-zero-company-cast-revealed-includes-voice-acting-veterans-from-the-clone-wars-and-the-bad-batch.683310/

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

ICYMI: 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

ICYMI: 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

ICYMI: 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

ICYMI: 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

ICYMI: 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/

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/

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/

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/

Meme posted on July 11th, 2026

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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/