Atari is closing the VCS store in 2027 and taking the console offline
Atari will shut down the VCS digital storefront on February 1, 2027, alongside a final OS update that cuts server checks and opens up homebrew.
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8BitDo's Arcade Controller Pro is up for pre-order at $119.99
8BitDo's upgraded leverless fighting game controller ships November 30 with a built-in settings screen, smaller buttons, and a quick-release glass faceplate.
RPCS3 makes 80% of the PlayStation 3 library playable on PC
The open-source PlayStation 3 emulator has crossed the 80% compatibility threshold after new accuracy updates to its CPU, GPU, and PS Move code.
October 22nd free games roundup
A look at 23 free games to claim and play right now across the Epic Games Store, Steam, and itch.io, headlined by Sker Ritual and Home - A Unique Horror Adventure.
Sega Saturn's Pocket Fighter gets a full English translation patch
ROM hacker Lemongrwab has released a 1.0 English patch for the Japanese Sega Saturn port of Pocket Fighter, restoring official Capcom localization assets.
Compile's 1983 MSX shooter Megalopolis SOS hits Nintendo Switch
D4 Enterprise has released Compile's 1983 MSX city-defense shooter Megalopolis SOS on the Nintendo Switch eShop under the EGG Console banner.
Game Boy Color roguelike Corporate Rot hits Kickstarter October 26
MetagameMike's top-down zombie action roguelike for the Game Boy Color launches its Kickstarter campaign and a playable demo on October 26.