Pokemon Platinum PC port gets a surprise release

Seemingly out of nowhere a PC port for Pokemon Platinum has surfaced online, bundled alongside the source code for those interested in building and developing it for themselves. The game in its current state appears to be fully playable with only minor graphical bugs noticed in my few minutes of playing, not requiring any kind of ROM or additional setup to get started.

The readme file in the source code download outlines a full list of features:

Graphics

Internal resolution of the 3D...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/pokemon-platinum-pc-port-gets-a-surprise-release.682001/

Dragon Quest to celebrate 40th anniversary with a 10 minute update tomorrow

Originally launching on the 27th of May 1986 on the Famicom as Dragon Warrior, the series now spans across 11 mainline entries and a whole heap of well-received spin-offs. To celebrate the 40th anniversary, the Dragon Quest team have today announced the release of a 10 minute update video.

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Those interested in watching it as it goes live can do so via the official YouTube account. The video will go live at 2pm in the UK, with your regional time showing on the video's...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/dragon-quest-to-celebrate-40th-anniversary-with-a-10-minute-update-tomorrow.681995/

Review: Huion Kamvas 22 (Gen 3) Pen Display

ICYMI: A 1440p pen display running at 90Hz, we check out the latest generation of the Kamvas 22!


https://gbatemp.net/review/huion-kamvas-22-gen-3-pen-display.2720/

Pokemon Alolan Seaglass gets first screenshots and update after being announced back in February

After the popularity of Emerald Seaglass, a project that spliced Game Boy Color graphics with the gameplay of Pokemon Emerald, many were excited to see the latest game announced from creator Nemo. Revealed alongside the v2.0 update for Pokemon Lazarus, Alolan Seaglass was teased as a demake of the 2016 releases Pokemon Sun and Moon in the same style of their previous titles. Though we still don't have a release date to go on, we have toda\y got our first batch of screenshots alongside a...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/pokemon-alolan-seaglass-gets-first-screenshots-and-update-after-being-announced-back-in-february.681988/

Review: Huion Kamvas 22 (Gen 3) Pen Display

A 1440p pen display running at 90Hz, we check out the latest generation of the Kamvas 22!


https://gbatemp.net/review/huion-kamvas-22-gen-3-pen-display.2720/

CRPG 'Hopetown' gets gameplay teaser

ICYMI: If you haven't had your fill of Disco-like games, developer Longdue has a new one for you. The indie team is one of the many teams that boasts former Disco Elysium developers. In fact, it has announced that Olga Moskvina, one of Disco Elysium's writers and editor, is now working on Hopetown, joining ex-ZA/UM founder, Martin Luiga. Along with this announcement, Longue has aired its first gameplay teaser for the game:

Hopetown takes place in the fictional mining town of New Greenwich...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/crpg-hopetown-gets-gameplay-teaser.681916/

Launch trailer for 'Zero Parades: For Dead Spies' aired

ICYMI: ZA/UM Studio's first title after Disco Elysium, Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, is now available. For the occasion, a launch trailer was aired:

ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies is a grand spy RPG immersed in psychological depth, surrealist undertones, and a rich world to explore. Hershel Wilk, a burnt out spy (cryptonym: CASCADE), returns to the city of Portofiro five years after the greatest failure of her life – the disintegration of her old network. Painfully aware of her past, now back...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/launch-trailer-for-zero-parades-for-dead-spies-aired.681915/

Review: Bubsy 4D

ICYMI: Bubsy the Bobcat was never a big enough mascot to rival Mario or Sonic, but with his 8th outing landing on PS5 this week "What could possibly go wrong?"


https://gbatemp.net/review/bubsy-4d.2719/

CRPG 'Hopetown' gets gameplay teaser

If you haven't had your fill of Disco-like games, developer Longdue has a new one for you. The indie team is one of the many teams that boasts former Disco Elysium developers. In fact, it has announced that Olga Moskvina, one of Disco Elysium's writers and editor, is now working on Hopetown, joining ex-ZA/UM founder, Martin Luiga. Along with this announcement, Longue has aired its first gameplay teaser for the game:

Hopetown takes place in the fictional mining town of New Greenwich...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/crpg-hopetown-gets-gameplay-teaser.681916/

Launch trailer for 'Zero Parades: For Dead Spies' aired

ZA/UM Studio's first title after Disco Elysium, Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, is now available. For the occasion, a launch trailer was aired:

ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies is a grand spy RPG immersed in psychological depth, surrealist undertones, and a rich world to explore. Hershel Wilk, a burnt out spy (cryptonym: CASCADE), returns to the city of Portofiro five years after the greatest failure of her life – the disintegration of her old network. Painfully aware of her past, now back...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/launch-trailer-for-zero-parades-for-dead-spies-aired.681915/

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Review: Bubsy 4D

Bubsy the Bobcat was never a big enough mascot to rival Mario or Sonic, but with his 8th outing landing on PS5 this week "What could possibly go wrong?"


https://gbatemp.net/review/bubsy-4d.2719/

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Sony announces PlayStation Plus price increase for new customers starting May 20

ICYMI: Earlier this year, Sony announced major price increases for the PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal. Now the company is raising prices again, this time for PlayStation Plus.

Sony says that starting May 20, 2026, PlayStation Plus prices for new customers in select regions will increase due to “ongoing market conditions.” According to the official announcement, prices will now start at $10.99 / €9.99 / £7.99 for a 1-month subscription and $27.99 / €27.99 / £21.99 for a 3-month subscription...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/sony-announces-playstation-plus-price-increase-for-new-customers-starting-may-20.681837/

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Sony announces PlayStation Plus price increase for new customers starting May 20

Earlier this year, Sony announced major price increases for the PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal. Now the company is raising prices again, this time for PlayStation Plus.

Sony says that starting May 20, 2026, PlayStation Plus prices for new customers in select regions will increase due to “ongoing market conditions.” According to the official announcement, prices will now start at $10.99 / €9.99 / £7.99 for a 1-month subscription and $27.99 / €27.99 / £21.99 for a 3-month subscription...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/sony-announces-playstation-plus-price-increase-for-new-customers-starting-may-20.681837/

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GBAtemp Pokemon Champions tournament sign ups open, set to run on the 23rd of May

ICYMI: After a long wait we're finally back with our first tournament in many moons. For this grand event we'll be playing Singles battles on Pokemon Champions. For those not familiar this involves building a team of six Pokemon and picking three to participate in any given battle. Any items currently in the game are permitted to be used, with a maximum of one of a given item being usable across the entire team. Given Champions is still relatively new, the rulesets and mechanics available to us are...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/gbatemp-pokemon-champions-tournament-sign-ups-open-set-to-run-on-the-23rd-of-may.681804/

GBAtemp Pokemon Champions tournament sign ups open, set to run on the 23rd of May

After a long wait we're finally back with our first tournament in many moons. For this grand event we'll be playing Singles battles on Pokemon Champions. For those not familiar this involves building a team of six Pokemon and picking three to participate in any given battle. Any items currently in the game are permitted to be used, with a maximum of one of a given item being usable across the entire team. Given Champions is still relatively new, the rulesets and mechanics available to us are...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/gbatemp-pokemon-champions-tournament-sign-ups-open-set-to-run-on-the-23rd-of-may.681804/

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Pimax announces 2026 World Roadshow and starts shipping its Dream Air SE VR headset

ICYMI: Pimax wants you to remember that VR is still a thing and is organising a global roadshow to let you try on its headsets. During its 2026 World Roadshow, the company is bringing its full lineup — Dream Air, Dream Air SE, Crystal Super QLED, Crystal Super Micro-OLED, and Crystal Light — to events around the globe, allowing gamers to experience next-generation PCVR in person, on proper sim rigs. Details of upcoming events are as follows:

Bar Citizen, Basel — May 16
SimRacing Expo, Charlotte...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/pimax-announces-2026-world-roadshow-and-starts-shipping-its-dream-air-se-vr-headset.681746/

Review: Xteink X4

ICYMI: The Xteink X4 is a pocket e-reader that has been making waves online recently. Does it live up to the hype?


https://gbatemp.net/review/xteink-x4.2718/

Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa explains Switch 2 price increases in recent Financial Results Briefing

ICYMI: As a part of their Financial Results Briefing for the previous year, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa took to the floor to answer key questions around the Switch 2 and the company's approach for the coming year. The most pressing among these related to the upcoming price increases to the system, as well the reasoning behind the differing values from region to region.

This change in hardware pricing was not due to any one specific factor. Rather, the decision was made in light of...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/nintendo-president-shuntaro-furukawa-explains-switch-2-price-increases-in-recent-financial-results-briefing.681734/

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Pimax announces 2026 World Roadshow and starts shipping its Dream Air SE VR headset

Pimax wants you to remember that VR is still a thing and is organising a global roadshow to let you try on its headsets. During its 2026 World Roadshow, the company is bringing its full lineup — Dream Air, Dream Air SE, Crystal Super QLED, Crystal Super Micro-OLED, and Crystal Light — to events around the globe, allowing gamers to experience next-generation PCVR in person, on proper sim rigs. Details of upcoming events are as follows:

Bar Citizen, Basel — May 16
SimRacing Expo, Charlotte...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/pimax-announces-2026-world-roadshow-and-starts-shipping-its-dream-air-se-vr-headset.681746/