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AppWizard

December 5, 2025

Preorders Are Now Live For The Upcoming Minecraft-Inspired Pokemon Spinoff, Pokemon Pokopia

Pokémon Pokopia is set to release on March 5, 2026, featuring an open-world environment where players can cultivate a utopia for Pokémon. Preorders are available at retailers like Amazon and Walmart, with early buyers receiving an exclusive in-game Ditto rug. The game, first revealed in September 2025, takes place in a post-human landscape and follows a Ditto on a quest to rejuvenate the land. Players can explore various territories by transforming into different Pokémon and utilize crafting mechanics. Pokémon Pokopia will be the first Nintendo-published title for the Switch 2 to use a Game Key Card format, requiring approximately 10GB of storage space. The Samsung P9 512GB microSD Express card is available on Amazon for .99. Additionally, the Switch 2 Mario Kart bundle is restocked at a price of 9.99.

AppWizard

November 5, 2025

Where to find the Commander’s Safe Key in The Outer Worlds 2

In The Outer Worlds 2, players can access the Commander's Safe on their ship, the Incognito, which contains valuable resources. The key to the safe is located in the engine room, beneath a large pipe on the right side. To unlock the safe, players need a Hack skill level of four points and can use a Mag-Pick. The contents of the safe include a Tossball Card (Eva Wierzicki), 313 Bit Cartridges, 2 Bypass Shunts, 2 Mag-Picks, and 2 Numb Rums.

AppWizard

October 20, 2025

Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit (PC) Review

James Rolfe, known for his series The Angry Video Game Nerd, has significantly influenced the Let’s Play and video review genres on YouTube. The latest installment, Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit, features a storyline where The Nerd battles a mechanical antagonist, Super Mecha Death Christ 2000 B.C. Version 4.0 Beta, who disrupts his gaming experience. Players help The Nerd defeat various bosses using a cartridge that channels the essence of bad games. The game includes Full Motion Video cutscenes, reminiscent of classic Sega CD games, and maintains the character's humor. Gameplay draws inspiration from Mega Man 2, with levels themed around notorious games like Pepsiman and Castlevania. Power-ups enhance The Nerd's NES Zapper, introducing strategic gameplay elements. Unlike previous titles, this installment offers a more balanced challenge, including a feature that assists players after multiple deaths. The game visually captures the NES aesthetic and features a nostalgic soundtrack. Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit is released as an actual NES cartridge, celebrating retro gaming.

AppWizard

October 17, 2025

If you regret not living through the floppy disk era why not try this 3D printed Linux project that uses the cartridges to launch games

RFIDisk is an open-source project that allows users to insert a floppy disk into a device functioning as an RFID scanner, which scans an RFID code to boot applications on a connected PC. The project requires a 3D printer to create components and is designed for Linux users. It represents a trend of merging vintage computing with modern technology.

AppWizard

September 26, 2025

Payday 2 launches DLC subscription service three weeks after raising prices, because we all need another Netflix

Gustav Nisser, head of commercial at Starbreeze, stated that the recent price increase of the Infamous Collection for Payday 2 was "completely unrelated" to the launch of their new subscription service. The price of the Infamous Collection increased from £100.29 to £145.33, nearly doubling in just three weeks. Earlier this year, the bundle was available for £80.71. In response to community backlash regarding the price change and its timing, Nisser acknowledged internal miscommunication and announced that the price would be reverted immediately. The subscription service for Payday 2 will launch in 2025, allowing players to access all DLC for a monthly fee of £3.99 or £15.99 for six months.

AppWizard

September 13, 2025

ESP32 Hosts Functional Minecraft Server

Minecraft servers can be run on devices like the Raspberry Pi, and a recent innovation involves implementing an open world on an ESP32-C3 microcontroller using a C-based server implementation called bareiron. The server code has been optimized for the ESP32's hardware, enhancing performance and simplifying the game experience. Terrain generation uses x and z coordinates as seeds for a pseudorandom function, and underground features mirror the world above, creating a seamless experience. The loading time is approximately 200 milliseconds per chunk. Previous attempts to rewrite Minecraft server code have been made in languages like COBOL on actual computers.

AppWizard

August 22, 2025

Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land Announced For PC & Game Boy

Mega Cat Studios, in collaboration with Exquisite Laundry Pet, has announced the retro JRPG titled Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land. The game will be released on Steam and as a physical cartridge for the Game Boy Color. Players will control a gumball on a quest to restore Trick-or-Treat Land, which is threatened by Chaos Sweets. The game features a lighthearted journey through a candy-filled world, recruitment of allies with unique skills, various puzzles and quests, and a turn-based combat system. The story begins when the gumball hero crash-lands in Trick-or-Treat Land and must retrieve a spellbook to help a local Scarecrow, leading to a quest for Seven Hallowed Patches. Players will encounter diverse characters and can cast spells, brew potions, and unlock magical abilities. The game aims to provide engaging challenges suitable for all ages.

BetaBeacon

July 10, 2025

The Game Boy of my dreams is finally back in stock for good

The ModRetro Chromatic is the ultimate Game Boy, with an enhanced but authentic screen and exquisite build quality. It only plays Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridges, replicating the original hardware closely. It has a backlit LCD panel, premium build quality, and a battery indicator. The device has been restocked with new colorways and accessories. The price has been adjusted, making it a pricey option for diehard Game Boy fans. It is considered the ultimate way to play Game Boy cartridges for dedicated collectors.

Winsage

April 24, 2025

Windows 3.1 is now available for the Game Boy Color… kind of

Developer Ruben Retro has launched GBS WINDOWS for Game Boy, a unique homage to Windows 3.1, available for the Game Boy Color. The software, developed in GB Studio, is priced at €40 but is currently sold out on Etsy. Customers can sign up for notifications when new stock becomes available. GBS WINDOWS is encased in a physical Game Boy cartridge, providing a tangible connection to the past.

Winsage

April 23, 2025

This cartridge lets you run a fake Windows 3.1 on your Game Boy, complete with Minesweeper

The GBS Windows cartridge, created by Rubenretro using GB Studio, allows users to experience a faux version of Windows 3.1 on the Game Boy. It includes applications like Minesweeper, a media player, and Paint, enabling creative expression with features such as printing via a Game Boy printer. The cartridges have sold out due to high demand, but customers can sign up on Etsy for restock notifications.