Critically acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV set to launch on Switch 2 in August

ICYMI: Have you heard of the critically acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV? Known far and wide for its expanded free trial which nowadays allows you to play through not just the entirety of A Realm Reborn and the award-winning Heavensward expansion, but also the more recent Stormblood and Shadowbringers expansions up to level 80 for free with no restrictions on playtime? Sure you have! And I'm sure you'll be excited to hear the game is making the leap over to the Nintendo Switch 2 in August...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/critically-acclaimed-mmorpg-final-fantasy-xiv-set-to-launch-on-switch-2-in-august.681308/

Pokemon Light Platinum gets its first English release, includes more than 20 hours of content up to the fifth gym

If you've been around the Pokemon ROM hacking scene for long enough, you've probably heard of Light Platinum. Releasing as a GBA hack all the way back in 2008, it threw two new regions, modern Pokemon, new tilesets, and more into Pokemon Ruby. It was a hugely ambitious hack for its time, and for many served as an introduction into the larger ROM hacking community. But that was 2008, why am I bringing it up now?

Pokemon Light Platinum is back, with a new demo having just been released for...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/pokemon-light-platinum-gets-its-first-english-release-includes-more-than-20-hours-of-content-up-to-the-fifth-gym.681328/

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Pokemon Light Platinum gets its first English release, features more than 20 hours of content up to the fifth gym

If you've been around the Pokemon ROM hacking scene for long enough, you've probably heard of Light Platinum. Releasing as a GBA hack all the way back in 2008, it threw two new regions, modern Pokemon, new tilesets, and more into Pokemon Ruby. It was a hugely ambitious hack for its time, and for many served as an introduction into the larger ROM hacking community. But that was 2008, why am I bringing it up now?

Pokemon Light Platinum is back, with a new demo having just been released for...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/pokemon-light-platinum-gets-its-first-english-release-features-more-than-20-hours-of-content-up-to-the-fifth-gym.681328/

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Critically acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV set to launch on Switch 2 in August

Have you heard of the critically acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV? Known far and wide for its expanded free trial which nowadays allows you to play through not just the entirety of A Realm Reborn and the award-winning Heavensward expansion, but also the more recent Stormblood and Shadowbringers expansions up to level 80 for free with no restrictions on playtime? Sure you have! And I'm sure you'll be excited to hear the game is making the leap over to the Nintendo Switch 2 in August...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/critically-acclaimed-mmorpg-final-fantasy-xiv-set-to-launch-on-switch-2-in-august.681308/

Twilight Princess PC port "Courage Reborn" gets new trailer, mods and texture packs supported, Switch and mobile ports also in the works

ICYMI: After the Twilight Princess decompilation efforts concluded last year, many have been waiting patiently (or not so patiently) for news of an inevitable PC port. For those who haven't been keeping up, there are actually two in the works: Dusk and Courage Reborn. A few hours ago a trailer was released for the latter, showing off the features you can expect to see when it does eventually release.

For those not interested in a trailer, the following were shown:

Wide-Screen support
Unlocked...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/twilight-princess-pc-port-courage-reborn-gets-new-trailer-mods-and-texture-packs-supported-switch-and-mobile-ports-also-in-the-works.681275/

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Twilight Princess PC port "Courage Reborn" gets new trailer, mods and texture packs supported, Switch and mobile ports also in the works

After the Twilight Princess decompilation efforts concluded last year, many have been waiting patiently (or not so patiently) for news of an inevitable PC port. For those who haven't been keeping up, there are actually two in the works: Dusk and Courage Reborn. A few hours ago a trailer was released for the latter, showing off the features you can expect to see when it does eventually release.

For those not interested in a trailer, the following were shown:

Wide-Screen support
Unlocked...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/twilight-princess-pc-port-courage-reborn-gets-new-trailer-mods-and-texture-packs-supported-switch-and-mobile-ports-also-in-the-works.681275/

Splatoon Raiders gets new gameplay trailer, set to launch July 23rd

ICYMI: It's been a long time coming. After being announced last year and very little else being revealed since, we now have not only a new trailer, but a release date for the upcoming single-player entry to the Splatoon series. The game sees you exploring the Spirhalite Islands as you hunt for treasure, making use of familiar gameplay mechanics to fight the various aquatic adversaries you encounter on the way.

You can check out the trailer in this post, with the game set to launch exclusively on...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/splatoon-raiders-gets-new-gameplay-trailer-set-to-launch-july-23rd.681241/

Review: John Carpenters Toxic Commando

ICYMI: Inspired by 80s action cinema, is this L4D clone anything to write home about?


https://gbatemp.net/review/john-carpenters-toxic-commando.2708/

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Celia's Stupid Romhack is a bizarre comedic puzzling take on Kanto that's way more thorough than you'd expect

ICYMI: Are you the kind of person who thinks Pokemon takes itself too seriously nowadays? That lives for the Kanto region? And loves a good old DMCA joke? Well do I have the hack for you! After three demos and two years of development, Celia's Stupid Romhack has finally seen its full release, quite fittingly on the 20th of April. With secrets promised around every corner, it's the kind of hack you really do need to appreciate for yourself; you should be able to get a decent idea as to whether it's...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/celias-stupid-romhack-is-a-bizarre-comedic-puzzling-take-on-kanto-thats-way-more-thorough-than-youd-expect.681219/

Splatoon Raiders gets new gameplay trailer, set to launch July 23rd

It's been a long time coming. After being announced last year and very little else being revealed since, we now have not only a new trailer, but a release date for the upcoming single-player entry to the Splatoon series. The game sees you exploring the Spirhalite Islands as you hunt for treasure, making use of familiar gameplay mechanics to fight the various aquatic adversaries you encounter on the way.

You can check out the trailer in this post, with the game set to launch exclusively on...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/splatoon-raiders-gets-new-gameplay-trailer-set-to-launch-july-23rd.681241/

Review: John Carpenters Toxic Commando

Inspired by 80s action cinema, is this L4D clone anything to write home about?


https://gbatemp.net/review/john-carpenters-toxic-commando.2708/

Celia's Stupid Romhack is a bizarre comedic puzzling take on Kanto that's way more thorough than you'd expect

Are you the kind of person who thinks Pokemon takes itself too seriously nowadays? That lives for the Kanto region? And loves a good old DMCA joke? Well do I have the hack for you! After three demos and two years of development, Celia's Stupid Romhack has finally seen its full release, quite fittingly on the 20th of April. With secrets promised around every corner, it's the kind of hack you really do need to appreciate for yourself; you should be able to get a decent idea as to whether it's...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/celias-stupid-romhack-is-a-bizarre-comedic-puzzling-take-on-kanto-thats-way-more-thorough-than-youd-expect.681219/

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Bloodborne is still not coming to PC, but it is at least getting an animated movie

ICYMI: Having released on PlayStation 4 more than ten years ago, Bloodborne is one game people just can't stop talking about. Whether they want it to come to PC or just run at 60fps on the platforms it's already available on, neither FromSoftware nor Sony seem to want anything to do with the Souls-adjacent hit. After a long time with very little news, we have this week heard that it is getting some attention from Sony, just not the kind people were expecting.

Announced at CinemaCon 2026, Sony...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/bloodborne-is-still-not-coming-to-pc-but-it-is-at-least-getting-an-animated-movie.681111/

'Moves Of the Diamond Hand' Early Access Impressions

ICYMI: Solo developer Cosmo D’s latest game, Moves of the Diamond Hand, launches into Early Access today on Steam. Having released some of the most original, surreal games (see Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1 and Betrayal at Club Low), I was curious about what his latest project has to offer and had the opportunity to try it out.

Moves of the Diamond Hand is set in the same universe as Cosmo D’s other games, although not directly related to his previous titles. It's a first-person RPG with...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/moves-of-the-diamond-hand-early-access-impressions.681090/

Anbernic RG Rotate announced, a retro Android handheld with a rotating screen

ICYMI: Surprisingly, Anbernic is the first retro handheld company to introduce some innovation this year by way of the Anbernic RG Rotate. The company officially made the announcement today by sharing the following video on their YouTube channel:

While specs details of the RG Rotate have not been announced, Anbernic does note that it features a self-developed ultra-thin alloy hinge. It will also be available in two color options (Aurora Silver and Polar Black) and buyers will have the choice...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/anbernic-rg-rotate-announced-a-retro-android-handheld-with-a-rotating-screen.681088/

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream leaks online three days ahead of its official launch

ICYMI: After reportedly being sold early in the US and screenshots of the game emerging on Discord servers in the past few days, we have now been able to confirm that Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has leaked online. With the game largely focusing on the interactions of your own Miis and building your own island, there aren't likely to be any major spoilers to come of this, but those wanting to keep the experience as fresh as possible should still be wary leading up to the official release date...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/tomodachi-life-living-the-dream-leaks-online-three-days-ahead-of-its-official-launch.681084/

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Bloodborne is still not coming to PC, but it is at least getting an animated movie

Having released on PlayStation 4 more than ten years ago, Bloodborne is one game people just can't stop talking about. Whether they want it to come to PC or just run at 60fps on the platforms it's already available on, neither FromSoftware nor Sony seem to want anything to do with the Souls-adjacent hit. After a long time with very little news, we have this week heard that it is getting some attention from Sony, just not the kind people were expecting.

Announced at CinemaCon 2026, Sony...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/bloodborne-is-still-not-coming-to-pc-but-it-is-at-least-getting-an-animated-movie.681111/