'Death Stranding 2: On the Beach' gets PC version launch trailer

ICYMI: Kojima Productions, in collaboration with Nixxes Software, have made Death Stranding 2: On the Beach available on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store today. For the occasion, the trailer above was aired.

In this standalone sequel, DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH offers a new range of tools, weapons and vehicles at Sam’s disposal. With his companions from DRAWBRIDGE by his side, Sam takes on a new adventure to connect Australia to the Chiral network. Beset on all sides by enemies, Sam will...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/death-stranding-2-on-the-beach-gets-pc-version-launch-trailer.680469/

Pre-orders for 'Shenmue III Enhanced' announced

ICYMI: Shenmue is making a comeback with the upcoming launch of Shenmue III Enhanced. While this news was announced last year, ININ Games today announced that pre-orders for the game is now live. For the occasion, a trailer was aired, which shows the first footage of the Enhanced game and includes a message from series creator, Yu Suzuki:

This version comes with the following enhancements:

Enhanced Graphics & Performance – Sharper textures, richer details, faster load times, and smoother...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/pre-orders-for-shenmue-iii-enhanced-announced.680468/

'Cyberpunk TCG' crowdfunding campaign launches

ICYMI: CD PROJEKT RED is expanding the Cyberpunk 2077 universe through yet another medium: physical trading card games. Named Cyberpunk TCG, it is developed by WeirdCo in close collaboration with CD PROJEKT RED. It tasks players to put together the ultimate edgerunner crew with characters from across the franchise, and pitting them against their opponents in a fight to become a Night City legend.

A crowdfunding campaign via Kickstarter was launched to help mass produce the game, and it has well...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/cyberpunk-tcg-crowdfunding-campaign-launches.680467/

RetroAchievements add Wii game support, launch event to run between March and July

ICYMI: Adding achievements for older titles when played via emulators, RetroAchievements has garnered huge support from the larger retro gaming community since its initial launch. Support for Wii games was teased all the way back in 2024 when GameCube games were added to the free service, with it finally being added today along with a brief video. To get started you'll need the most recent Dolphin release in version 2603, as well as a RetroAchievements account. From there, you'll just need to sign...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/retroachievements-add-wii-game-support-launch-event-to-run-between-march-and-july.680461/

PlayStation Portal gets 1080p "High Quality" mode, offers higher bitrate for Remote Play and Cloud Streaming

ICYMI: The PlayStation Portal felt like a bit of a confused device when it launched. Supporting only Remote Play and requiring a PS5 console to be able to use it, it stood as a £200 accessory that appealed to a niche within a niche. Despite that though, it sold surprisingly well, with almost two million sales within its first year on the market. It took two years for Sony to address the elephant in the room and finally bring their Cloud Streaming to the platform, making it into something of a...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/playstation-portal-gets-1080p-high-quality-mode-offers-higher-bitrate-for-remote-play-and-cloud-streaming.680449/

'Death Stranding 2: On the Beach' gets PC version launch trailer

Kojima Productions, in collaboration with Nixxes Software, have made Death Stranding 2: On the Beach available on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store today. For the occasion, the trailer above was aired.

In this standalone sequel, DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH offers a new range of tools, weapons and vehicles at Sam’s disposal. With his companions from DRAWBRIDGE by his side, Sam takes on a new adventure to connect Australia to the Chiral network. Beset on all sides by enemies, Sam will...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/death-stranding-2-on-the-beach-gets-pc-version-launch-trailer.680469/

Pre-orders for 'Shenmue III Enhanced' announced

Shenmue is making a comeback with the upcoming launch of Shenmue III Enhanced. While this news was announced last year, ININ Games today announced that pre-orders for the game is now live. For the occasion, a trailer was aired, which shows the first footage of the Enhanced game and includes a message from series creator, Yu Suzuki:

This version comes with the following enhancements:

Enhanced Graphics & Performance – Sharper textures, richer details, faster load times, and smoother...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/pre-orders-for-shenmue-iii-enhanced-announced.680468/

'Cyberpunk TCG' crowdfunding campaign launches

CD PROJEKT RED is expanding the Cyberpunk 2077 universe through yet another medium: physical trading card games. Named Cyberpunk TCG, it is developed by WeirdCo in close collaboration with CD PROJEKT RED. It tasks players to put together the ultimate edgerunner crew with characters from across the franchise, and pitting them against their opponents in a fight to become a Night City legend.

A crowdfunding campaign via Kickstarter was launched to help mass produce the game, and it has well...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/cyberpunk-tcg-crowdfunding-campaign-launches.680467/

RetroAchievements add Wii game support, launch event to run between March and July

Adding achievements for older titles when played via emulators, RetroAchievements has garnered huge support from the larger retro gaming community since its initial launch. Support for Wii games was teased all the way back in 2024 when GameCube games were added to the free service, with it finally being added today along with a brief video. To get started you'll need the most recent Dolphin release in version 2603, as well as a RetroAchievements account. From there, you'll just need to sign...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/retroachievements-add-wii-game-support-launch-event-to-run-between-march-and-july.680461/

PlayStation Portal gets 1080p "High Quality" mode, offers higher bitrate for Remote Play and Cloud Streaming

The PlayStation Portal felt like a bit of a confused device when it launched. Supporting only Remote Play and requiring a PS5 console to be able to use it, it stood as a £200 accessory that appealed to a niche within a niche. Despite that though, it sold surprisingly well, with almost two million sales within its first year on the market. It took two years for Sony to address the elephant in the room and finally bring their Cloud Streaming to the platform, making it into something of a...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/playstation-portal-gets-1080p-high-quality-mode-offers-higher-bitrate-for-remote-play-and-cloud-streaming.680449/

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Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 firmware update 22.0.0 released

ICYMI: Both the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 have received an official firmware update. System software version 22.0.0 has rolled out to consoles, The official changelogs are noted below:

Nintendo Switch:
22.0.0 (Release date: March 17, 2026)
We have adjusted the guidance and visuals when inserting a virtual game card in the HOME menu.
We've added a feature to the "Friend List" on your My Page that allows you to save personal notes for each friend.
・The contents of your notes will not be...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/nintendo-switch-and-switch-2-firmware-update-22-0-0-released.680396/

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Xbox One Exploit Revealed at RE//verse 2026

ICYMI: The Xbox One, originally released in 2013, has until now evaded the fate of its contemporary PS4 and Wii U consoles - i.e. being "hacked" and running unsigned code. But that has finally changed. At the annual RE//verse 2026 conference this year in Orlando Florida, which focuses on reverse engineering, vulnerability research and malware analysis, security researcher Markus Gaasedelen "Doom" showcased a new exploit that has now made running unsigned code possible.

During his talk he discussed...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/xbox-one-exploit-revealed-at-re-verse-2026.680386/

Animal Crossing PC port gets its first release

Built on the game's successful decompilation back in June last year, a playtest version for Animal Crossing's PC port was released earlier this week. The PC port offers a largely complete Animal Crossing experience, with the game fully playable and supporting both configurable keyboard and gamepad input. On the title screen you can also find a new options menu, allowing you to customise the render resolution and display mode, as well as toggling VSync, setting the MSAA, and switching texture...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/animal-crossing-pc-port-gets-its-first-release.680403/

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Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 firmware update 22.0.0 released

Both the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 have received an official firmware update. System software version 22.0.0 has rolled out to consoles, The official changelogs are noted below:

Nintendo Switch:
22.0.0 (Release date: March 17, 2026)
We have adjusted the guidance and visuals when inserting a virtual game card in the HOME menu.
We've added a feature to the "Friend List" on your My Page that allows you to save personal notes for each friend.
・The contents of your notes will not be...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/nintendo-switch-and-switch-2-firmware-update-22-0-0-released.680396/

Review: Nacon RIG R5 Spear Max HD

ICYMI: The R5 Spear Max HD is a customisable modular gaming headset with studio quality drivers and a USB-C DAC included!


https://gbatemp.net/review/nacon-rig-r5-spear-max-hd.2701/

Xbox One Exploit Revealed at RE//verse 2026

The Xbox One, originally released in 2013, has until now evaded the fate of its contemporary PS4 and Wii U consoles - i.e. being "hacked" and running unsigned code. But that has finally changed. At the annual RE//verse 2026 conference this year in Orlando Florida, which focuses on reverse engineering, vulnerability research and malware analysis, security researcher Markus Gaasedelen "Doom" showcased a new exploit that has now made running unsigned code possible.

During his talk he discussed...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/xbox-one-exploit-revealed-at-re-verse-2026.680386/

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Review: Nacon RIG R5 Spear Max HD

The R5 Spear Max HD is a customisable modular gaming headset with studio quality drivers and a USB-C DAC included!


https://gbatemp.net/review/nacon-rig-r5-spear-max-hd.2701/

Gaming Copilot AI to come to Xbox consoles later this year

ICYMI: If you use Windows as your PC operating system of choice, you'll have seen Copilot whether you like it or not. Microsoft has been trying to integrate it into as many of their products as possible, providing a healthy mixture of productivity and frustration for its customers. But what does this have to do with gaming? Gaming Copilot is actually nothing new, with it having been in beta on PC, mobile, and the ROG Xbox Ally handheld since last year. The idea is for it to be your gaming...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/gaming-copilot-ai-to-come-to-xbox-consoles-later-this-year.680346/

Gaming Copilot AI to come to Xbox consoles later this year

If you use Windows as your PC operating system of choice, you'll have seen Copilot whether you like it or not. Microsoft has been trying to integrate it into as many of their products as possible, providing a healthy mixture of productivity and frustration for its customers. But what does this have to do with gaming? Gaming Copilot is actually nothing new, with it having been in beta on PC, mobile, and the ROG Xbox Ally handheld since last year. The idea is for it to be your gaming...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/gaming-copilot-ai-to-come-to-xbox-consoles-later-this-year.680346/

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Bravely Default HD Remaster comes to PC and Xbox

ICYMI: After releasing exclusively on Switch 2 as a launch title, the remaster of the original Bravely Default game has today been released on PC (Steam and Microsoft Store) and Xbox with little in the way of fanfare or publicity. The JRPG from 2012 received rave reviews on in its original 3DS incarnation, with the remaster largely just making the game more accessible to modern audiences. The title is noted to be Steam Deck Verified, as well as compatible with ROG Xbox Ally.

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https://gbatemp.net/threads/bravely-default-hd-remaster-comes-to-pc-and-xbox.680302/

"Steam Machine Verified" only guarantees 30fps at 1080p on the upcoming system

ICYMI: With the Steam Machine and other hardware still reportedly on track for a 2026 release, Valve have shed some light on what will qualify a game for being Steam Machine Verified as a part of their Steam Hardware Talk at GDC 2026. Those gunning for the qualification will only need to make sure their games can hit 30fps at 1080p, notably only a resolution bump from the Steam Deck's 30fps target at 720p for verification. Though perhaps an underwhelming target on paper, it does greatly simplify...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/steam-machine-verified-only-guarantees-30fps-at-1080p-on-the-upcoming-system.680292/

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Bravely Default HD Remaster comes to PC and Xbox

After releasing exclusively on Switch 2 as a launch title, the remaster of the original Bravely Default game has today been released on PC (Steam and Microsoft Store) and Xbox with little in the way of fanfare or publicity. The JRPG from 2012 received rave reviews on in its original 3DS incarnation, with the remaster largely just making the game more accessible to modern audiences. The title is noted to be Steam Deck Verified, as well as compatible with ROG Xbox Ally.

:arrow: Source


https://gbatemp.net/threads/bravely-default-hd-remaster-comes-to-pc-and-xbox.680302/