Wednesday, February 25, 2026

"Embers of Mana" romhack by Ok Impala! releases today

ICYMI: A month ago we covered an upcoming romhack for Final Fantasy Adventure on the Game Boy titled "Embers of Mana", which was being developed at the time, and today, the romhack finally releases.

Developed by @Ok_Impala, who has also previously worked on original story romhacks Zelda II - Amida's Curse and Super Mario Kart - Epic Racers, releases his newest romhack titled "Embers of Mana", an unofficial fan-made sequel to the original Seiken Densetsu game on Game Boy, known as Final Fantasy...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/embers-of-mana-romhack-by-ok-impala-releases-today.679918/

'Death Stranding 2: On The Beach' PC requirements revealed

ICYMI: In less than a month's time, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach will launch on PC after its timed PS5 exclusivity period. The PC edition has been developed in partnership with Nixxes Software, and the team has today shared the details on PC system requirements via a PlayStation Blog article. An overview with the hardware recommendations for a variety of presets and resolutions can be found below:

In addition, a few more details about this new version of the game were shared in the blog post...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/death-stranding-2-on-the-beach-pc-requirements-revealed.679917/

Inflation has hit Hyrule hard. But don't google "Zelda inflation". Trust me on that one.

Inflation has hit Hyrule hard.

But don't google "Zelda inflation". Trust me on that one.


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The internet is full of surprises

The internet is full of surprises


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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Review: GEEKOM GeekBook X14 Pro Laptop

ICYMI: Better known for their vast assortment of Mini PCs, we take a look at Geekom’s first saunter into the world of thin and light laptops.


https://gbatemp.net/review/geekom-geekbook-x14-pro-laptop.2692/

"Embers of Mana" romhack by Ok Impala! releases today

A month ago we covered an upcoming romhack for Final Fantasy Adventure on the Game Boy titled "Embers of Mana", which was being developed at the time, and today, the romhack finally releases.

Developed by @Ok_Impala, who has also previously worked on original story romhacks Zelda II - Amida's Curse and Super Mario Kart - Epic Racers, releases his newest romhack titled "Embers of Mana", an unofficial fan-made sequel to the original Seiken Densetsu game on Game Boy, known as Final Fantasy...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/embers-of-mana-romhack-by-ok-impala-releases-today.679918/

'Death Stranding 2: On The Beach' PC requirements revealed

In less than a month's time, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach will launch on PC after its timed PS5 exclusivity period. The PC edition has been developed in partnership with Nixxes Software, and the team has today shared the details on PC system requirements via a PlayStation Blog article. An overview with the hardware recommendations for a variety of presets and resolutions can be found below:

In addition, a few more details about this new version of the game were shared in the blog post...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/death-stranding-2-on-the-beach-pc-requirements-revealed.679917/

Friday, February 20, 2026

Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen listings appear on the Nintendo eShop, will release later this month

ICYMI: Just as insiders had heavily teased, the rumors of a release of Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen onto the Nintendo Switch 2 have finally been confirmed. Quietly appearing on the Nintendo eShop were separate listings for both Pokemon FireRed and Pokemon LeafGreen, originally released for the Game Boy Advance. Support for Pokemon Home will be included in this digital re-release as well. Both games will launch on February 27, 2026. Each game will be priced at $19.99.

Celebrate 30 years of...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/pokemon-firered-and-leafgreen-listings-appear-on-the-nintendo-eshop-will-release-later-this-month.679839/

Review: REDMAGIC 11 Air

ICYMI: A thinner form factor housing a Snapdragon 8 Elite, we check out the latest gaming phone from REDMAGIC.


https://gbatemp.net/review/redmagic-11-air.2691/

Meme posted on February 20th, 2026




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Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition gets an even more definitive Switch 2 Edition, features 4K/60 docked performance

ICYMI: After datamines revealed code for 60fps in the original Switch release of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, fans have patiently waited for a Switch 2 update to come along and unlock what we assumed the game was already capable of. Both announced and released today, the new Switch 2 Edition gives us this and a touch more, bumping the resolution up to 4K when docked and 1080p for handheld play.

The best things in life are however not free, and this update is no exception. Coming in...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/xenoblade-chronicles-x-definitive-edition-gets-an-even-more-definitive-switch-2-edition-features-4k-60-docked-performance.679810/

ZA/UM to giveaway demo keys of its next game 'Zero Parades: For Dead Spies' ahead of Steam Next Fest

ICYMI: Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, the next game from Disco Elysium creator ZA/UM Studio, will be available as a public demo for Steam Next Fest on February 23rd. However, the developer is giving away 4,320 Steam demo keys ahead of the event to give players an early peek at the game.

Demo keys will be distributed during a live broadcast on Steam. The giveaway begins on February 20th at 00:00 Tallinn time (that's February 19th at 23:00 CET/22:00 GMT/5:00 PM ET/2PM PT) and will be streamed live on...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/za-um-to-giveaway-demo-keys-of-its-next-game-zero-parades-for-dead-spies-ahead-of-steam-next-fest.679802/

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen listings appear on the Nintendo eShop, will release later this month

Just as insiders had heavily teased, the rumors of a release of Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen onto the Nintendo Switch 2 have finally been confirmed. Quietly appearing on the Nintendo eShop were separate listings for both Pokemon FireRed and Pokemon LeafGreen, originally released for the Game Boy Advance. Support for Pokemon Home will be included in this digital re-release as well. Both games will launch on February 27, 2026. Each game will be priced at $19.99.

Celebrate 30 years of...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/pokemon-firered-and-leafgreen-listings-appear-on-the-nintendo-eshop-will-release-later-this-month.679839/

Review: REDMAGIC 11 Air

A thinner form factor housing a Snapdragon 8 Elite, we check out the latest gaming phone from REDMAGIC.


https://gbatemp.net/review/redmagic-11-air.2691/

Cyberpunk action platformer, 'Replaced', delayed

ICYMI: A few months ago, developer Sad Cat Studios set a March 12, 2026 release date for their cyberpunk action platformer, Replaced. However, the team has decided to give the game a few more weeks to "add a final layer of polish and deliver a game true to the studio's vision". The full statement from the developer can be read below:

We have an important update to share regarding the launch of REPLACED. After a lot of back and forth, we have decided to shift our release date to 14 April 2026.

As...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/cyberpunk-action-platformer-replaced-delayed.679793/

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition gets an even more definitive Switch 2 Edition, features 4K/60 docked performance

After datamines revealed code for 60fps in the original Switch release of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, fans have patiently waited for a Switch 2 update to come along and unlock what we assumed the game was already capable of. Both announced and released today, the new Switch 2 Edition gives us this and a touch more, bumping the resolution up to 4K when docked and 1080p for handheld play.

The best things in life are however not free, and this update is no exception. Coming in...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/xenoblade-chronicles-x-definitive-edition-gets-an-even-more-definitive-switch-2-edition-features-4k-60-docked-performance.679810/

ZA/UM to giveaway demo keys of its next game 'Zero Parades: For Dead Spies' ahead of Steam Next Fest

Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, the next game from Disco Elysium creator ZA/UM Studio, will be available as a public demo for Steam Next Fest on February 23rd. However, the developer is giving away 4,320 Steam demo keys ahead of the event to give players an early peek at the game.

Demo keys will be distributed during a live broadcast on Steam. The giveaway begins on February 20th at 00:00 Tallinn time (that's February 19th at 23:00 CET/22:00 GMT/5:00 PM ET/2PM PT) and will be streamed live on...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/za-um-to-giveaway-demo-keys-of-its-next-game-zero-parades-for-dead-spies-ahead-of-steam-next-fest.679802/

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Flip phone game Rockman EXE Phantom of the Network gets a native PC port

ICYMI: The Battle Network games are a series of spin-offs for the popular platformer Mega Man that's seen some love in recent years thanks to Capcom releasing them as a part of two Legacy Collections. Featuring popular characters from the series, the Battle Network games slows down the action with more tactical grid-based combat that's proved to be popular even with those not too interested in what the main series has to offer. What is somewhat less well known however is that Capcom released two...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/flip-phone-game-rockman-exe-phantom-of-the-network-gets-a-native-pc-port.679784/

Cyberpunk action platformer, 'Replaced', delayed

A few months ago, developer Sad Cat Studios set a March 12, 2026 release date for their cyberpunk action platformer, Replaced. However, the team has decided to give the game a few more weeks to "add a final layer of polish and deliver a game true to the studio's vision". The full statement from the developer can be read below:

We have an important update to share regarding the launch of REPLACED. After a lot of back and forth, we have decided to shift our release date to 14 April 2026.

As...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/cyberpunk-action-platformer-replaced-delayed.679793/

Meme posted on February 16th, 2026




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Meme posted on February 17th, 2026




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"Embers of Mana" romhack by Ok Impala! releases today

ICYMI: A month ago we covered an upcoming romhack for Final Fantasy Adventure on the Game Boy titled "Embers of Mana", which was b...