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.

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

Pokemon R.O.W.E. "Mega Update" set to release March 26th, features ZA Mega Evolutions, Alpha Pokemon, and more

ICYMI: Pokemon ROWE, an abitious project to expand Pokemon Emerald into a vast open world experience, it set to get its latest update later this month. And it's not a small one! Penned as the Mega Update, it's set to add in the new Mega Evolutions featured in Pokemon Legends ZA, including those that debuted in the DLC. On top of this, you can also expect to see some of the custom Mega Evolutions that were designed for Pokemon Elite Redux, making some genuinely fantastic designs more accessible to a...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/pokemon-r-o-w-e-mega-update-set-to-release-march-26th-features-za-mega-evolutions-alpha-pokemon-and-more.680278/

The Game Boy gets its own static recompilation tool, though it's still a work in progress

ICYMI: If you've heard of static recompilation, it's likely from the efforts on the N64 back in 2024. Allowing you to recompile a given binary into more portable and modern C code. GB Recompiled does exactly this for Game Boy titles, allowing you to natively run them on modern platforms without a traditional emulator. It should be noted that this tool does not output an executable, with you having to compile the C code yourself using CMake, Ninja, SDL2, and a C compiler.

Though this tool can...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/the-game-boy-gets-its-own-static-recompilation-tool-though-its-still-a-work-in-progress.680276/

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

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/

Pokemon R.O.W.E. "Mega Update" set to release March 26th, features ZA Mega Evolutions, Alpha Pokemon, and more

Pokemon ROWE, an abitious project to expand Pokemon Emerald into a vast open world experience, it set to get its latest update later this month. And it's not a small one! Penned as the Mega Update, it's set to add in the new Mega Evolutions featured in Pokemon Legends ZA, including those that debuted in the DLC. On top of this, you can also expect to see some of the custom Mega Evolutions that were designed for Pokemon Elite Redux, making some genuinely fantastic designs more accessible to a...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/pokemon-r-o-w-e-mega-update-set-to-release-march-26th-features-za-mega-evolutions-alpha-pokemon-and-more.680278/

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The Game Boy gets its own static recompilation tool, though it's still a work in progress

If you've heard of static recompilation, it's likely from the efforts on the N64 back in 2024. Allowing you to recompile a given binary into more portable and modern C code. GB Recompiled does exactly this for Game Boy titles, allowing you to natively run them on modern platforms without a traditional emulator. It should be noted that this tool does not output an executable, with you having to compile the C code yourself using CMake, Ninja, SDL2, and a C compiler.

Though this tool can...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/the-game-boy-gets-its-own-static-recompilation-tool-though-its-still-a-work-in-progress.680276/

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book gets new trailer along with release date

ICYMI: Originally marked for a Spring 2026 release date, the upcoming Switch 2 title Yoshi and the Mysterious Book today received a new trailer, locking it in for a May 21st release date. The trailer takes a look at the a creature in the game, showing its abilities and how Yoshi can use it to navigate the environment. Each creature found can be named by the player, with name suggestions also available for those less creative.

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https://gbatemp.net/threads/yoshi-and-the-mysterious-book-gets-new-trailer-along-with-release-date.680249/

Donald Glover announced as the voice of Yoshi during The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Nintendo Direct

ICYMI: Announced during today's Nintendo Direct, it has been confirmed that the critical role of Yoshi in the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie will be none other than Donald Glover, the American actor of Community fame and and musician under the name Childish Gambino. The dinosaur, originally joining the Mario cast in the 1990 Super Nintendo release Super Mario World, has played a pivotal role in the series to date, leading many to speculate who could could possibly fill those iconic red boots...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/donald-glover-announced-as-the-voice-of-yoshi-during-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-nintendo-direct.680231/

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book gets new trailer along with release date

Originally marked for a Spring 2026 release date, the upcoming Switch 2 title Yoshi and the Mysterious Book today received a new trailer, locking it in for a May 21st release date. The trailer takes a look at the a creature in the game, showing its abilities and how Yoshi can use it to navigate the environment. Each creature found can be named by the player, with name suggestions also available for those less creative.

:arrow: Source


https://gbatemp.net/threads/yoshi-and-the-mysterious-book-gets-new-trailer-along-with-release-date.680249/

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Super Smash Bros hack Smash Remix gets 2.0.1 update, new Tug of War mode added

ICYMI: After getting its 2.0.0 release back in June, the Smash Remix team are back again with a colossal list of balancing tweaks, some reworked stages, and a whole new mode to fight your friends in. Tug of War sees one player gain a stock as another loses one, meaning you'll be playing longer games as they go back and forth in search of that definitive victory.

You can find the full changelog below, though you should be warned it's a surprisingly hefty one for a 0.0.1 increment on the version...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/super-smash-bros-hack-smash-remix-gets-2-0-1-update-new-tug-of-war-mode-added.680210/

Donald Glover announced as the voice of Yoshi during The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Nintendo Direct

Announced during today's Nintendo Direct, it has been confirmed that the critical role of Yoshi in the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie will be none other than Donald Glover, the American actor of Community fame and and musician under the name Childish Gambino. The dinosaur, originally joining the Mario cast in the 1990 Super Nintendo release Super Mario World, has played a pivotal role in the series to date, leading many to speculate who could could possibly fill those iconic red boots...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/donald-glover-announced-as-the-voice-of-yoshi-during-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-nintendo-direct.680231/

Expressive backgrounds teased for upcoming Pokemon Black and White 2 ROM hacks

ICYMI: Though the GBA games tend to receive the most attention when it comes to ROM hacks, strides are being made elsewhere to lift some of the best games in the series to even greater heights. In the past few years we've started to see movement for the fourth-generation DS games, with hacks like Garbage Gold using the decompilation efforts to add new maps and even Mega Evolutions. Today though, we got a sneak peak at some of the improvements that'll be featured in a few upcoming fifth-generation...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/expressive-backgrounds-teased-for-upcoming-pokemon-black-and-white-2-rom-hacks.680208/

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Super Smash Bros hack Smash Remix gets 2.0.1 update, new Tug of War mode added

After getting its 2.0.0 release back in June, the Smash Remix team are back again with a colossal list of balancing tweaks, some reworked stages, and a whole new mode to fight your friends in. Tug of War sees one player gain a stock as another loses one, meaning you'll be playing longer games as they go back and forth in search of that definitive victory.

You can find the full changelog below, though you should be warned it's a surprisingly hefty one for a 0.0.1 increment on the version...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/super-smash-bros-hack-smash-remix-gets-2-0-1-update-new-tug-of-war-mode-added.680210/

Expressive backgrounds teased for upcoming Pokemon Black and White 2 ROM hacks

Though the GBA games tend to receive the most attention when it comes to ROM hacks, strides are being made elsewhere to lift some of the best games in the series to even greater heights. In the past few years we've started to see movement for the fourth-generation DS games, with hacks like Garbage Gold using the decompilation efforts to add new maps and even Mega Evolutions. Today though, we got a sneak peak at some of the improvements that'll be featured in a few upcoming fifth-generation...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/expressive-backgrounds-teased-for-upcoming-pokemon-black-and-white-2-rom-hacks.680208/

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Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct announced for the 9th of March

ICYMI: Today via their official Twitter account, Nintendo have announced a new Nintendo Direct, set to feature the final trainer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Little is specified outside of the fact it'll start at 2pm PT and that no game information will be included as a part of the presentation, focusing solely on the upcoming movie that's set to release next month.

The link for the live stream is already active, allowing users to figure out when it goes live in their given time zone without...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/super-mario-galaxy-movie-direct-announced-for-the-9th-of-march.680155/

Review: Planet of Lana 2: Children of the Leaf

ICYMI: Companionship and trust encapsulate this 2D platforming puzz-venture.


https://gbatemp.net/review/planet-of-lana-2-children-of-the-leaf.2698/

EA posts a job listing hinting at possible Linux and Proton support for their Javelin anticheat

ICYMI: Electronic Arts (EA) has recently posted a job listing looking for a Senior Anti Cheat Engineer, and some of the points listed as a part of the job could interest those in the Linux space.

In this recent job listing, EA is looking for an engineer who has experience in both Windows and ARM environment for anti-cheat development, with several years of experience under their belt, but for the people outside of that scope, the listing could hint at a potential move from EA to bring support for...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/ea-posts-a-job-listing-hinting-at-possible-linux-and-proton-support-for-their-javelin-anticheat.680149/

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