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Dolphin OpenXR: The GameCube/Wii VR Emulator Built From Scratch
The original Dolphin VR was a bug factory: visual artifacts, broken rendering, games that were unplayable in virtual reality. One independent developer decided to stop patching the unpatchable and start with a clean slate. Dolphin OpenXR was born out of that frustration — a fork built on the latest stable version of Dolphin, with a VR architecture redesigned from the ground up. For anyone dreaming of playing Super Mario Galaxy or Metroid Prime in full immersion, this one's worth paying attention to.
007 First Light: Switch 2 Version Slips to Later This Summer
IO Interactive has confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 version of 007 First Light won't be available at launch. The release on Nintendo's new console has been pushed to an unspecified date 'later in the summer.' Bad news for Switch 2 owners who were counting on this title to beef up their library right out of the gate. Here's what it actually changes.
Crimson Desert: Complete Guide to the Blue Grove Ruins Puzzle
The Blue Grove Ruins rank among the most twisted puzzles in Crimson Desert. Between poorly explained activation mechanics and counterintuitive sequences, plenty of players get stuck here way longer than they need to. We break down the logic behind this puzzle step by step, so you can move on without burning another hour fumbling through the scenery.
Crimson Desert: How to Solve the Stone Ruins Puzzle in Barbre's Refuge
Crimson Desert is packed with environmental puzzles that reward attentive players. Barbre's Refuge hides one of the trickiest: the Stone Ruins. Observation, a sense of direction, and a little patience — that's all it takes to crack it. Here's the full breakdown so you don't end up wandering those ruins in circles.
Crimson Desert: Solve the Pillar Puzzle in the Mistfen Basin in 3 Steps
Crimson Desert keeps throwing environmental puzzles at players, and the Mistfen Basin Ruins are no exception. A pillar synchronization puzzle stands between you and a well-hidden artifact. Nothing impossible on paper, but without clear visual cues, you'll spin your wheels. We break down the logic and walk you through each step in order, so you don't waste 20 minutes on a mechanic the game only half-explains.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie: $372 Million, Hollywood Confirms the Machine
$372.5 million in a single opening weekend. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has effortlessly locked in the biggest worldwide debut of 2026 across all categories. Nintendo and Illumination have clearly cracked the formula: turning a gaming franchise into a bankable cultural phenomenon. A look at numbers that say a lot about the state of animated film — and the power of the Mario brand.
Crimson Desert Patch 1.02: Proof That the Launch Was a Disaster
The second Crimson Desert patch has landed, and it fixes a list of issues long enough to make your head spin. Good news for current players. Bad news for the studio's reputation: every fix is an implicit admission that day-one players were guinea pigs for an unfinished game. Pearl Abyss promised an ambitious experience. The result at launch, clearly, wasn't quite there yet.
Crimson Desert: How to Solve the Rising Sun Plains Ruins Puzzle
Four statues, a chain mechanism, and frustration that builds fast: the Rising Sun Plains Ruins puzzle in Crimson Desert is one of those environmental puzzles that seems straightforward until you realize every rotation triggers another. We break down the puzzle's logic so you can get it done without burning an hour fumbling in the dark.
Crimson Desert: All Solutions to the Hunter's Cabin Ruins Puzzle
Crimson Desert doesn't hold your hand, and the Hunter's Cabin Ruins puzzle is proof of that. Between cryptic mechanics and obscure clues, plenty of players are hitting a wall. Here's a full breakdown of how to approach and solve this environmental puzzle, step by step — without killing the fun of discovery, but without leaving you spinning your wheels for hours.
Crimson Desert: Latest Patch Blows the Lid Off Personal Chest Storage
Crimson Desert keeps getting tuned up after its chaotic launch. The latest patch tackles one of the game's most glaring pain points: the personal chest storage cap, now significantly raised. An update that doesn't reinvent the experience, but signals that Pearl Abyss is committed to keeping its players in the loop. Here's what you need to know.
Friday the 13th NES: A Fan-Made Remake Arrives on Game Boy Color
The notoriously infamous 1989 Friday the 13th on NES is back from the dead. A group of passionate fans has fully recreated the game for Game Boy Color, taking the opportunity to fix the game design flaws that earned it such a terrible reputation. A retro curiosity worth checking out for homebrew enthusiasts.
What's the Best Nintendo Game of 2025 So Far?
IGN sparks the debate: what's the Nintendo game of the year so far? Between Switch exclusives and multiplatform titles that shine on Nintendo's console, the competition is fierce. The community is split, opinions are flying. Lumnix breaks down the serious contenders and what makes this question particularly thorny in 2025, as the Switch 2 enters the picture and reshuffles Nintendo's entire catalog.