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  • Published on 12:43 GMT

    The history of backwards compatibility in game consoles

    In 1982, Atari tried to leap ahead with the 5200. It had better graphics, analog controls, and a redesigned cartridge slot that made it incompatible with the Atari 2600’s massive game library. That one change cost them. Players weren’t interested in …

    Source: XDA - Pending
  • Published on 17:55 GMT

    6 strange retro gaming peripherals that only worked for a few niche games

    Modern gaming doesn’t really have room for the oddball peripheral anymore. I can’t remember the last time I saw an accessory that made me laugh out loud or think, “that actually looks kind of cool.” Retro gaming was different. The further back you go, the …

    Source: XDA - Pending
  • Published on 00:30 GMT

    Mario Kart World Reveals a New Major Upgrade on Mario Kart 8

    Nintendo has confirmed a new major upgrade Mario Kart 8 is packing in comparison to Mario Kart 8. While some associate Mario Kart 8 as a Nintendo Switch game thanks to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, it is actually a 2014 Wii U game. Suffice to say, you would expect …

    Source: Comicbook - Pending
  • Published on May 23, 2025

    Banana-Slamma!!! Let’s Celebrate the Iconic Donkey Kong

    “It’s on like Donkey Kong!" Ready or not, Donkey Kong has arrived at Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe theme park! The 500-pound gorilla has been swinging his way through video games and other media for over forty years, and now he’s found his way to …

    Source: Laughing Place - Neutral
  • Published on May 23, 2025

    Controversial Switch 2 Launch Title Has More Interest Than You May Realize

    The Nintendo Switch 2 will finally be here in under two weeks. Nintendo's newest console has been a long time coming, having debuted in March 2017, eight years ago. Unsurprisingly, demand for the console is sky high, with it selling out almost …

    Source: DualShockers - Pending
  • Published on May 23, 2025

    15 Years Later, Super Mario Galaxy 2 Stands Out for an Obvious Reason

    There's no franchise quite like Super Mario, but even among the rich and prestigious pedigree of this foundational video game series, Super Mario Galaxy 2 stands in a league of its own. Now that the space-faring platformer is a whopping 15 years old, …

    Source: Game Rant - Neutral
  • Published on May 23, 2025

    The Switch 2’s most important launch game isn’t Mario Kart World

    On June 5, the Nintendo Switch 2 will finally grace us with its presence. Nintendo is rolling out the big guns for the big day too, as it will launch the system with Mario Kart World. The racing game is all but assured to be a hit, giving the console a …

    Source: Digital Trends - Neutral
  • Published on May 23, 2025

    Retroid slashes Pocket 4 Pro price to $149 in celebration of 618 shopping festival

    The Retroid Pocket 4 Pro can run a variety of games from retro consoles. (Image source: Retroid) Thanks to a month-long promotion, the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro is available to buy at a significantly discounted price. The 2023 Android gaming handheld can run …

    Source: Notebook Check - Neutral
  • Published on May 23, 2025

    What are the Best Mario Kart Games?

    The Mario Kart series is a beloved Nintendo franchise that first began on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and has grown leaps and bounds ever since. The concept is super accessible from newcomers to experts of gaming. The tracks are delightfully …

    Source: Hardcore Gamer - Pending
  • Published on May 23, 2025

    Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 5.23.25

    Good Friday morning. As we head into the unofficial start of Summer, here’s my check-in on Gov. Ron DeSantis. It may seem like DeSantis is down and out. His presidential ambitions went up in smoke. Many state lawmakers, whom he once exerted almost complete …

    Source: Florida Politics - Neutral
  • Published on May 22, 2025

    Nex Playground will get How to Train Your Dragon: Riders of the Skies and secure the future of motion gaming

    Nex Playground is a motion-sensing game console that takes the concept of the Nintendo Wii and advances it so you don’t need any game controller at all. And now, in its bid to become a fourth game console in the home, it is getting an exclusive game dubbed …

    Source: VentureBeat - Neutral
  • Published on May 23, 2025

    Smart #5

    In many ways, the #5 could not be further removed from the snack-sized Smart cars of yore, but its designers claim to have taken inspiration from the Fortwo’s innovative packaging – loftily referred to as the ‘body space index’ – to maximise roominess. And …

    Source: Autocar - Pending
  • Published on May 22, 2025

    Peter Molyneux recalls how Project Milo, the Kinect game with revolutionary promise, died a death

    Vapourware can end up being the stuff of legend, like Rockstar's Agent, Star Wars 1313, or StarCraft: Ghost. Without ever seeing the light of day, these games never risked the possibility of being played and forgotten, and instead live on forever as …

    Source: Gamesindustry.biz - Neutral
  • Published on May 22, 2025

    Mario Kart World Almost Came Out for the Original Switch. Good Thing It Didn’t

    We’re less than two weeks away from the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 and, by extension, Mario Kart World. Nintendo’s taken the run-up to share one of its insightful developer deep dives around the game, and it’s brought some interesting nuggets to light …

    Source: The Drive - Neutral
  • Published on May 22, 2025

    It's game on at these LI breweries

    Breweries have become the new hot spot to hang out. Not only do they offer craft beers and munchies, but several provide various games for their customers. Here are five locations where you can get some suds while playing with your buds. OYSTER BAY BREWING …

    Source: Newsday - New York - Neutral
  • Published on May 22, 2025

    Mario Kart World Goes 'Next Level' With New Race Structures and Switch 2 Magic

    We are only a few weeks out from the release of Mario Kart World and the Nintendo Switch 2, and the team behind the game has been answering some questions about the game’s development. This includes sharing some very important potential timeline for Switch …

    Source: Sports Illustrated - New York - Neutral
  • Published on May 22, 2025

    Mario Kart World Almost Broke A Long-Running Series Convention

    Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your DualShockers account Summary Mario Kart World almost broke Mario Kart's single-game-per-console tradition due to development challenges. Limited hardware capabilities on Nintendo Switch prevented Mario Kart …

    Source: DualShockers - Pending
  • Published on May 22, 2025

    AU Deals: Top Deals on Turtle Beach Controllers, Nightreign, Outlaws, Hogwarts, Kingdom Come 2, and More!

    There’s a healthy swarm of discounts buzzing across every platform today, from indie gems to AAA heavy-hitters. Whether you're into sword-swinging epics, musical dungeon crawlers, or cosmic cowboy chaos, there’s something here worth chucking onto your …

    Source: IGN - Pending
  • Published on May 21, 2025

    Yakuza 0 Director's Cut (Switch 2) Hands-On Preview

    One of the best entries in the Like A Dragon series will be available for Nintendo Switch 2 next month. It’s happening again. Another entry in the Yakuza series is coming to a Nintendo system. The Wii U got one, the Switch recently received a great port of …

    Source: NintendoWorldReport - Pending

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