Peripherally Speaking: DSi TekCase (contains extra battery)

Anyone that listens toRetroforceGo!regularly knows that I have been absent for many an episode due to being on a plane in transit to one place or another (in fact, the joke was that whenever I was absent, I was on a plane, since it happened so frequently). It’s true, as I travel often for work, and one thing you can always be sure of when I am standing in line to board an airplane is that I have my trusty DS Lite in one hand....

June 13, 2025 · 4 min · 664 words · Christopher Vargas

Pop’n Music keeps its 9-button spirit on PSP

After the somewhat frightening disappointment felt by some after seeing the thing they’re callingPop’n Musicon the Wii, this might be a ray of sunshine for rhythm game fans. According to a magazine scan spooted onSiliconera,Pop’nis set to find its next home on the PSP, complete with 9-button mode and the look it’s become loved for. you may check out the scan in the gallery below, and you’ll see that this version retains the game’s traditional visuals and interface....

June 13, 2025 · 1 min · 204 words · Casey Cook

PSA: You can reset the dungeon boss in Palworld with an easy trick

Palworlddungeons are more than places to farmAncient Civilization Parts. They also contain Alpha Pals worth fighting or capturing, depending on which ones you need for your team. But if you don’t get the want you want, fret not. Simply reset thePalworlddungeon boss with an easy strategy. The dungeon boss reset strategy is becoming a more well-known trick in thePalworldcommunity. I managed to spot a demonstration while looking upPalworldclips on TikTok(how do you do, fellow kids?...

June 13, 2025 · 2 min · 305 words · Matthew Calhoun

Rhythm-based Space Invaders? Get ready to Groove Coaster

Space Invaders Infinity Genestands alongsidePac-Man Championship Edition DXandGalaga Legions DXas one of the best modern re-imaginings of a classic arcade title. All of those games share a certain subtle rhythm that sneaks into your brain. It looks like the next game fromInfinity Gene‘s creator may not be as subtle with the rhythm. It’s calledGroove Coaster, and all we know is it’s promised to be “anexhilarating next-gen groove game”, and that Taito is promoting it with an image of a space invader wearing headphones....

June 13, 2025 · 1 min · 150 words · Sean Webster

Say what? The new Darksiders is a Diablo-like spinoff

Darksiders Genesis Well this is not how I was expecting the fourth Horseman to enter theDarksidersscene but it will have to do. WhileWar,Death, andFuryhave all gotten their proper action-adventure games focusing on themselves, the pistol-clad Strife hasn’t had his moment yet: until today. Darksiders Genesishas been fully revealed, and it’s a…dungeon crawler spinoff? Featuring War and Strife, this romp sees the duo accepting a “new assignment” to “untangle” a demonic conspiracy....

June 13, 2025 · 1 min · 155 words · Thomas Baker

Slain! requires a surprising amount of restraint

Everything else is metal as hell One glance at Wolf Brew Games’Slain!and it’s immediately obvious where it draws inspiration from. This is hack-and-slash action from the ’80s and ’90s that takes no prisoners in its violent pursuit. The gore-filled “everything must die” aesthetic is perfectly paired with a relentless metal soundtrack. It looks like what Slayer or GWAR or Pantera dreams up when they’re brainstorming props for their stage show....

June 13, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · William Ellis

Some weird stuff was just greenlit on Steam

Like a game that’s already been released on Steam, for starters When a newbatch of Greenlight titlesgets approved for release on Steam, I have a pretty simple routine: scan the list for recognizable names or thumbnails that show potential. That’s it. The April 3 batch does have some games worth mentioning —Catacomb Kids,Cosmochoria,Duelyst, andOdallus: The Dark Call, at first glance — but then there’sBoogerman, which is uncomfortable to see approved considering it failed to receive funding on Kickstarter....

June 13, 2025 · 1 min · 106 words · Mrs. Rebecca Robertson

Sonic Colors is making a triumphant return on modern systems

Announced today at Sonic Central It’s Sonic stream day, and does it feel like E3 is here already? Because it’s kind of here. In what might be the biggest news of the week, Sega has announced thatSonic Colorsis getting a remaster. Described as “better than ever,” the re-release is called “Sonic Colors Ultimate,” and will arrive on September 7. It’s slated for PC (Epic Games Store) PS4, Xbox One [Series X], and Switch: and will have “baby Sonic keychain” physical order bonuses....

June 13, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · Taylor Kelly

SteamOS 3.6 is out in stable now, featuring massive performance and stability updates

Folks, it’s finally happening. The long-awaited SteamOS 3.6 build for the Steam Deck is now out and about on the ‘Stable’ download pipeline, and it introduces some hugely important new boons. Battery, performance, and stability improvements are all included, with lots more to account for on the LCD Deck. Sure, we’ve been getting aminor OS update for the Steam Deck here and there, but virtually none of those hold a candle to the gargantuan bundle of upgrades that is SteamOS 3....

June 13, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Jill Martinez

Team 0% has finally completed every Super Mario Maker 1 level ahead of server closures

After months of pushing to finish everySuper Mario Maker1level before 3DS and Wii U servers close forever, the final one has been cleared, though it’s on a technicality instead of skill. Team 0%, a group ofSuper Mario Maker 1and 2 players dedicated to clearing every level in both games, has been working for weeks to complete the final few levels from the first game before servers make it impossible to play....

June 13, 2025 · 3 min · 610 words · Mr. Allen Graves

The best Minecraft Iron level, explained

Typically everyone wants to know the location in which they can find the super rare Diamonds inMinecraft. However, Iron is one of the most commonly used resources for everything inMinecraft. In fact, while Diamonds are nice, you will more than likely need more Iron than anything to be successful. Therefore, it can be helpful to know where exactly to find it. Here is the bestMinecraftIron level. We’ve also explained how exactly to find the level to acquire it....

June 13, 2025 · 3 min · 573 words · Duane Ware

The transferable skills in gaming

Maybe it’s time to put that chicken dinner on your LinkedIn profile? Long gone are the days when playing computer games was seen as the reserve of teenagers or people with less “respectable” hobbies. People from all walks of life enjoy sitting down with their favourite console or indulging in some PC gaming, and explaining to your coworkers that you spent all weekend powering throughFar Cry 5doesn’t attract the same looks of derision or confusion as it perhaps once did....

June 13, 2025 · 6 min · 1110 words · William Moore

The wonderful Double Fine Adventure documentary is going free

Look for episodes on YouTube every Tuesday and Thursday Folks who helped crowdfundBroken Agehave gotten an up-close look at how Double Fine operates thanks to episodic videos chronicling development of the adventure game. With 18 episodes down, 2 Player Productions has produced hours upon hours of compelling footage, and now it’s being set free: the documentary series will beuploaded to YouTubepiece by piece each Tuesday and Thursday, starting today. The first three episodes are up now....

June 13, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · John Patel