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

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/

Reports indicate Sony's plans to move away from first-party PC releases

ICYMI: Since the release of the PlayStation 5 all the way back in 2020, Sony's strategy around first party games has shifted. Instead of maintaining a library of games exclusive to their consoles, they opted for a period of exclusivity, typically around two years, with a more widespread PC release following. Though a fantastic move in terms of larger gaming accessibility, it has lead to many avoiding the PlayStation platform altogether, with the lack of truly exclusive games taking away from a lot...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/reports-indicate-sonys-plans-to-move-away-from-first-party-pc-releases.680136/

Review: Planet of Lana 2: Children of the Leaf

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

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/

Ubisoft announces long-rumoured remake Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

ICYMI: After many months of rumours and speculation, Ubisoft have today confirmed that a remake of Assassin's Creed: Black Flag is in the works. Announced as a part of a blog looking at Assassin's Creed going into 2026, details remain sparse. At the time of writing all we really have to go on is the key art at the top of this post. On the topic, the blog reads:

Speculation around Assassin's Creed is not new, but it's worth repeating: "Nothing is true. Everything is permitted."
Well, except in...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/ubisoft-announces-long-rumoured-remake-assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced.680124/

Highguard servers to close just months after the game's initial release

ICYMI: Originally introduced by Geoff Keighley with much enthusiasm at last year's Game Awards, it's been recently announced that the Highguard servers will be shut down on the 12th of March. The studio behidn the game, Wildlight Entertainment, explain this is due to being unable to establish a sustainable playerbase. Before the shutdown, the team will be releasing one final update, including a new Warden, weapons, account level progression, and skill trees. If you've yet to give the game a go, it...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/highguard-servers-to-close-just-months-after-the-games-initial-release.680120/

Reports indicate Sony's plans to move away from first-party PC releases

Since the release of the PlayStation 5 all the way back in 2020, Sony's strategy around first party games has shifted. Instead of maintaining a library of games exclusive to their consoles, they opted for a period of exclusivity, typically around two years, with a more widespread PC release following. Though a fantastic move in terms of larger gaming accessibility, it has lead to many avoiding the PlayStation platform altogether, with the lack of truly exclusive games taking away from a lot...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/reports-indicate-sonys-plans-to-move-away-from-first-party-pc-releases.680136/

Review: Beyerdynamic MMX 150 Wireless Gaming Headset

ICYMI: A big name in the audio space, we check out Beyerdynamic’s latest attempt at a wireless gaming headset.


https://gbatemp.net/review/beyerdynamic-mmx-150-wireless-gaming-headset.2697/

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Ubisoft announces long-rumoured remake Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

After many months of rumours and speculation, Ubisoft have today confirmed that a remake of Assassin's Creed: Black Flag is in the works. Announced as a part of a blog looking at Assassin's Creed going into 2026, details remain sparse. At the time of writing all we really have to go on is the key art at the top of this post. On the topic, the blog reads:

Speculation around Assassin's Creed is not new, but it's worth repeating: "Nothing is true. Everything is permitted."
Well, except in...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/ubisoft-announces-long-rumoured-remake-assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced.680124/

Highguard servers to close just months after the game's initial release

Originally introduced by Geoff Keighley with much enthusiasm at last year's Game Awards, it's been recently announced that the Highguard servers will be shut down on the 12th of March. The studio behidn the game, Wildlight Entertainment, explain this is due to being unable to establish a sustainable playerbase. Before the shutdown, the team will be releasing one final update, including a new Warden, weapons, account level progression, and skill trees. If you've yet to give the game a go, it...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/highguard-servers-to-close-just-months-after-the-games-initial-release.680120/

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Review: Beyerdynamic MMX 150 Wireless Gaming Headset

A big name in the audio space, we check out Beyerdynamic’s latest attempt at a wireless gaming headset.


https://gbatemp.net/review/beyerdynamic-mmx-150-wireless-gaming-headset.2697/

Early reviews mark Pokemon Pokopia as one of the best games in the series

ICYMI: The embargo for Pokemon Pokopia reviews has was lifted earlier today, and boy are those reviews ever positive. Coming in with an average score of 89 on Metacritic and 88 on OpenCritic, the game is set to be one of the highest-rated titles in the Pokemon series to date. It should be noted that these reviews naturally only include those written by outlets with early access to the game, but is a strong indicator that we have a fantastic game on the way.

Being developed by both Koei Tecmo...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/early-reviews-mark-pokemon-pokopia-as-one-of-the-best-games-in-the-series.680083/

Nintendo Indie World Showcase to air tomorrow, March 3rd

ICYMI: Hot on the heels of the Pokemon Presents showcase last week, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 owners will soon have more to look forward to with a new Nintendo Indie World Showcase announced for tomorrow. A 15 minute broadcast, it's set to feature announcements and news for upcoming indie titles on the aforementioned systems.

The Indie World Showcase will be live at the usual time Nintendo showcases tend to air, this being 2pm in the UK, 3pm in Paris, 9am in New York, and 11pm in Tokyo. If you...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/nintendo-indie-world-showcase-to-air-tomorrow-march-3rd.680077/

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Microslop is a massive flop :tpi:

Microslop is a massive flop :tpi:


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