The Original Sonic Games Are Back With New Sega Genesis Cartridges That Will Only Cost You $100 A Piece
iam8bit announced a limited‑edition Sonic the Hedgehog 35th Anniversary Legacy Cartridge Collection, reproducing Sonic 1 and Sonic 2 on new Sega Genesis‑compatible cartridges. Each replica retails for $100 and includes a custom case, premium booklet, and a functional NTSC cartridge. Orders are expected to ship before the end of Q3 2026, targeting collectors who value nostalgia over the original games, which can be found for as little as $15 loose. The pricing mirrors the 1991 launch cost of $50, which inflates to roughly $125 today, underscoring the premium placed on retro memorabilia.
Sony’s New Shovelware Purge Forces Another Game Maker Off The PlayStation Store
Sony announced a sweeping removal of more than 140 titles from the PlayStation Store belonging to Brazil‑based studio Afil Games, citing a crackdown on low‑effort “shovelware” that exploits easy trophies. The decision ends the partnership between Sony and Afil, effectively...
Xbox Just Started Testing A New Game Pass Feature To Deal With One Of Modern Gaming’s Most Annoying Issues
Microsoft is testing a new Xbox Game Pass feature that lets players launch a game via cloud streaming while the title is still downloading or updating. The option appears on the game card for Xbox Insiders who have a Game Pass subscription...
This Gorgeous Indie Platformer Has An Unreachable Area So Imaginary Dogs Don’t Have To Die
Swedish indie veteran Nifflas announced Rhythm Doggo, a neon‑styled puzzle platformer where players control a human‑turned‑dog and manipulate music to solve challenges. To avoid leaving dog avatars stranded in empty space, the developer built a hidden network of rooms that...
Two Game Retailers Are Refusing To Sell GTA 6 Until There’s A Disc
Rockstar Games announced that Grand Theft Auto VI will launch as a digital‑only title, priced at $80, with physical copies limited to an empty box containing a download code. Video Games Plus, a 30‑year‑old North‑American retailer, said it will not stock the...
Rockstar Saying Grand Theft Auto 6 ‘Features A Single-Player Experience’ Has Fans Wondering About The New GTA Online
Rockstar announced Grand Theft Auto VI will launch in November at a premium $80 price point, explicitly highlighting a single‑player experience. The wording has ignited speculation that a new GTA Online sequel will not be part of the initial release. Fans and...
Final Fantasy VII Revelation Director Says Queer Romances Make The World Feel More Real
Square Enix director Naoki Hamaguchi explained that queer romances in Final Fantasy VII Revelation were added to make Midgar feel more authentic. He emphasized that the same‑sex couple’s storyline developed naturally, rather than as a diversity checkbox. The interview contrasts Hamaguchi’s inclusive...
The Halo Remake’s Version Of The Big Space Ring Is Getting Roasted Online: ‘Absolutely Mogged By A 25 Year Old...
Microsoft’s Halo remake has re‑imagined the iconic ring with Unreal Engine, adding high‑resolution detail and deeper geometry. While the visual upgrade pleases many, a wave of fans on social media argue the new design looks overly dense and loses the...
I Am Looking For My Father In Blue Prince’s Spiral Of Stars
Blue Prince, an indie puzzle‑adventure, deliberately avoids a tidy conclusion, leaving players with lingering mysteries such as the Spiral of Stars and the fate of the protagonist’s mother. The author parallels this open‑ended design with his own year‑long quest to...
Entropy Is An Upcoming Vagrant Story Inspired RPG In A Nasty Kingdom
Indie studio Lovely Hellscape, known for Dread Delusion, is set to release its next RPG, Entropy, in early access this August. The game draws heavily from 1990s titles like Vagrant Story, offering tactical limb‑targeting combat and permanent‑death party members. Set...
Hands-On With Ace Combat 8: The Long Wait Is Feeling Worth It
At Summer Game Fest, Bandai Namco let attendees pilot Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, showcasing the first five missions complete with cutscenes. The demo follows rookie pilot Rex of the fictional FCU as he learns to master a new multi‑target missile...
Bloodborne Can Finally Run At 120 FPS On PS5, But Only By Using A Mod
A community‑created mod for Bloodborne now unlocks a steady 120 FPS on a jailbroken PlayStation 5, leveraging the console’s 120 Hz mode at 1080p. The patch, attributed to a modder known as Christina, also offers an optional 4K rendering mode that remains locked...
Marathon Players Earned 77 Days Worth Of Loot In Just One Week: ‘I Think This Season Is Cooked’
Bungie’s *Marathon* season 2 saw players amass 77 days of loot in just one week, equating the total loot earned by week 11 of season 1. A bug has inflated high‑rarity item drops, prompting complaints that the season’s progression is “cooked.” On June 16...
Xbox Promises Gears Of War: E-Day Exclusivity Is Not A Limited-Time Fake Out
Xbox announced that *Gears of War: E‑Day* will remain exclusive to Xbox Series X/S, rejecting claims it is a temporary stunt. The company also confirmed *Clockwork Revolution* as an Xbox‑only title, signaling a renewed focus on console‑first exclusives after a...
Sega Put Sonic’s DNA In A Chaos Emerald, Your Move Nintendo
Sega marked Sonic’s 35th anniversary by unveiling a life‑sized statue that claims to house the character’s DNA inside a replica Chaos Emerald. The piece was created by the interdisciplinary collective Transeeds, which blends art, engineering and scientific concepts. Sega will...