Dolphin Archives

AppWizard

May 23, 2026

You can help save the whales by buying this reef-building game written by the scribe of the Tomb Raider reboot

Life Below is a city-building game that focuses on reviving coral reef ecosystems instead of traditional urban landscapes. The game features stunning visuals and has been developed with insights from marine biologists. The narrative is written by Rhianna Pratchett. Developer Megapop has collaborated with Whale and Dolphin Conservation to create a supporter pack priced at £4.50, with all net revenue going to the organization. The base game will launch at £25. Early player impressions suggest it offers a unique take on city-building mechanics, and a demo is available on Steam.

AppWizard

May 8, 2026

LEGO Minecraft June 2026 Sets Officially Revealed

The LEGO Minecraft universe will expand in 2026 with seven new sets releasing on June 1st. The sets include: 1. Chicken Jockey Desert Attack - Set Number: 21592 - Age Range: 9+ - Piece Count: 428 - Minifigures: 0 - Price: .99 / €24.99 / £19.99 2. First Night Adventure - Set Number: 21593 - Age Range: 8+ - Piece Count: 301 - Minifigures: 7 (Alex, Creeper, Skeleton, Wolf, Rabbit, Pig, Bee) 3. The Skeleton - Set Number: 21594 - Age Range: 10+ - Piece Count: 502 - Minifigures: 0 - Price: .99 / €44.99 / £39.99 4. The Ender Dragon - Set Number: 21595 - Age Range: 10+ - Piece Count: 710 - Minifigures: 0 5. Evoker Village Attack - Set Number: 21596 - Age Range: 9+ - Piece Count: 607 - Minifigures: 11 (Mason, Librarian, Evoker, Iron Golem, Raccoon Adventurer, Undying Protector, 3x Vexes, Sheep, Cat) 6. Ghast Station - Set Number: 21597 - Age Range: 9+ - Piece Count: 754 - Minifigures: 8 (2x Skeleton, Dried Ghast, Hydrated Ghast, Ghastling, Happy Ghast, Ghast Keeper, Aeronaut) 7. Underwater Adventure - Set Number: 21598 - Age Range: 8+ - Piece Count: 310 - Minifigures: 7 (Steve, Deep Sea Diver, Drowned, Dolphin, Fish, Guardian, Elder Guardian) - Price: .99 / €29.99 / £24.99

AppWizard

April 28, 2026

Nintendo GameCube Gets Surprise Minecraft Alternative In 2026

The Nintendo GameCube is experiencing a resurgence, particularly with the availability of GameCube classics for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, including Pokémon XD: Gales of Darkness. A creative individual has introduced a legally distinct game from Minecraft for the GameCube, referred to as "Cube game on GameCube," which requires a modded GameCube and the Swiss homebrew tool to play. This game offers a block-based sandbox experience similar to Minecraft, which predates the original Minecraft release by a decade. Players can modify the game to resemble Minecraft, but must provide their own assets. Additionally, the port is compatible with the Dolphin emulator on PC, which has seen enhancements, and can also run on the Nintendo Switch. The gaming community has recently seen an increase in the availability of GameCube titles on PC and Switch, including a port of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.

BetaBeacon

April 22, 2026

Now You Can Run GameCube and Wii Games on Switch Without Android

- Tico v0.7.0 update includes an experimental Dolphin core for GameCube and Wii emulation on the Switch. - The Dolphin core runs on Horizon OS via custom firmware, eliminating the need for a second operating system like Android or Linux. - Tico allows for automatic game library management and a controller-first interface for better handheld use. - Custom firmware is required to run Tico on a Nintendo Switch, with different methods depending on the Switch model. - GameCube and Wii games have been tested on Tico v0.7.0, with some titles running well and others experiencing minor issues.