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AppWizard

September 1, 2026

A 38-year-old NES platformer is getting a Steam remake by its original husband-and-wife team, as the pair’s ‘final major game product’

The Battle of Olympus, originally launched on the NES in 1988, is set to be remade by its original creators, programmer Yukio Horimoto and artist Reiko Oshida, who were in a romantic relationship during the game's development. The remake will feature redrawn pixel art and refined gameplay for modern PC players, while maintaining the original's spirit. It is scheduled for early access on Steam in January 2027 and will be the Horimotos' final major game product. The game was inspired by Greek mythology and The Legend of Zelda 2.

BetaBeacon

August 31, 2026

Bloodborne meets The Legend of Zelda: pixel adventure Tearscape released on Android and iOS

NERDS TAKE OVER studio has recently launched Tearscape, a gothic action RPG, on Android and iOS platforms. The game features pixel graphics reminiscent of classic Game Boy Color games and offers players a two-dimensional top-down adventure in a world inspired by The Legend of Zelda and Metroidvanias, with a dark and eerie atmosphere similar to Bloodborne.

BetaBeacon

August 24, 2026

PPSSPP vs Dolphin vs RetroArch Android: 127 Cores

PPSSPP is a dedicated PSP emulator that does not require a BIOS file to boot a game. Dolphin emulates GameCube and Wii consoles and requires newer Android versions for better performance. RetroArch is a frontend that loads separate cores for different systems, offering a wide range of emulation options.

AppWizard

August 23, 2026

Nintendo pre-order updates – August 23, 2026 – Minecraft for Switch 2, more

Nintendo has an impressive lineup of products available for pre-order during the week of August 23, 2026. Key upcoming game releases include: - Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 on August 27 - Brigandine Abyss on August 27 - Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition and Wanderstop on August 28 - Orbitals on September 3 - Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition on September 3 - Onimusha: Way of the Sword Steelbook Edition on September 4 - NBA 2K27 on September 4 - Hot Wheels: Infinite Rush on September 10 - Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave collection on September 17 - Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on October 1 - Final Fantasy Resonance on October 22 - Hello Kitty Party Land on October 30 New amiibo figures include Kirby Air Riders – Chef Kawasaki on September 3 and Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Mineru’s Construct on September 17. Upcoming books include the Pokemon Deluxe Character Guide Limited Edition Box Set Collection on August 25 and The Art of Final Fantasy Tactics on November 10.

AppWizard

August 23, 2026

Nintendo Switch eShop charts – August 22, 2026 – Tomodachi Life, Smash Bros., and Minecraft

The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of August 22, 2026, show the following top-selling games: 1. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream 2. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 3. Minecraft The complete list of top-selling games includes: - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Super Mario Party Jamboree - Pokemon FireRed - Nintendo Switch Sports - Rhythm Heaven Groove - Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Pokemon Legends: Z-A - Persona 5 Royal - Pokemon Legends: Arceus - GTA: The Trilogy - Pokemon LeafGreen - Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Super Mario Odyssey - Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 - Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury - Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe - Pokemon Violet - Stardew Valley - Splatoon 3 - Mario Party Superstars - Stray - Deltarune - Pokemon Scarlet - Pokemon Brilliant Diamond - Moonlight Peaks Download-only titles include: - Pokemon FireRed - Pokemon LeafGreen - Stardew Valley - Deltarune - Moonlight Peaks - Wobbly Life - The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition - Disney Dreamlight Valley - Super Mario Galaxy 2 - The Oregon Trail - Super Mario Galaxy - Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game - Moss: The Forgotten Relic - Is This Seat Taken - Sonic Origins - Sally Face - The Jackbox Party Pack 3 - Date Everything - Grounded - Hollow Knight - Tiny Bookshop - Terraria - Hollow Knight: Silksong - Outer Wilds - Minecraft Dungeons - Kynseed - Hades - SpongeBob SquarePants: Krusty Cook-Off - Dispatch - Backyard Baseball Updates on the Nintendo eShop charts for both Switch 1 and Switch 2 are available.

AppWizard

August 18, 2026

11 Of The Best Retro Emulators For PC Gamers

Emulators are applications that allow older gaming console games to run on modern PCs, making retro gaming accessible despite the scarcity of original consoles and unavailability of many classic games on modern platforms. Emulators like RetroArch provide a unified interface for various retro consoles, while Dolphin emulates GameCube and Wii games, MelonDS is known for Nintendo DS titles, mGBA is the leading Game Boy Advance emulator, Super ZSNES enhances SNES gaming, Rosalie's Mupen GUI is designed for Nintendo 64, Flycast is the top Sega Dreamcast emulator, PCSX2 is the best for PlayStation 2 games, PPSSPP is the go-to for PSP, MAME emulates arcade games, and DOSBOX Pure Unleashed is for MS-DOS games. Each emulator offers unique features and improvements over original hardware, enhancing the gaming experience.

BetaBeacon

August 18, 2026

Best Android Emulators 2026: 4 of 7 Play Store Banned

- Ads: No - Funding model: Open-source community RetroArch - Base price: Free - Optional paid tier: None - Ads: No - Funding model: Open-source community Winlator - Base price: Free - Optional paid tier: None - Ads: No - Funding model: Donation-funded DraStic - Base price: Free - Optional paid tier: None - Ads: No - Funding model: None public

BetaBeacon

August 16, 2026

An adventure in the spirit of classic The Legend of Zelda with 86% positive reviews on Steam is being ported to Android

- Publisher FDG Entertainment has announced a mobile version of the pixel adventure Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King, inspired by A Link to the Past - The main character is Knight Lily who must save the Kingdom of Blossom from eternal darkness - Players will explore an open world, complete dungeons, fight monsters and bosses, find weapons and spells, and solve puzzles - The original game was released on PC in March 2017 and has positive reviews on Steam - The mobile version is available for pre-registration on Google Play, with no exact release date announced

AppWizard

August 16, 2026

Unofficial Native PC Version of Ace Combat 6 Released

An unofficial native PC version of Ace Combat 6 has been released, allowing PC gamers to play the game without emulators. This port uses the ReXGlue SDK to convert the original Xbox 360 PowerPC code into x86-64 code, enhancing graphics and performance to 60 FPS with improved terrain resolution. It features an intuitive control scheme with keyboard and mouse support, ultrawide support, and resolution scaling options. A copy of the US version of the Xbox 360 game is required, as other regional versions are not supported. Additionally, there are other unofficial PC ports available for classic titles such as Super Mario 64, Crash Team Racing, and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

BetaBeacon

August 12, 2026

This leaked Zelda Switch 2 could be Nintendo’s next collector hit

- Leaked images suggest that a Zelda-themed Nintendo Switch 2 console and a standalone Switch 2 Pro Controller are in the works to celebrate the franchise's 40th anniversary. - The console features a dark aesthetic with gold and green accents, a gold Triforce dock, and black-and-teal Joy-Con controllers. - The Pro Controller mirrors the console's color scheme with gold triggers, shoulder buttons, and a central Triforce crest. - The release date for the hardware has not been confirmed by Nintendo.