Yet another rad gaming tool parts ways with Microsoft

As anyone who’s endured hearing me talk about Linux (which is cool) will know, one of my favourite things about the sunlit uplands of free and open-source (FOSS) software is Luxtorpeda, a compatibility tool that will automatically download and install open-source engine reimplementations—and other mods—for supported games you run with it. For instance, fire up…

Hunter x Hunter confirms return with new manga volume and chapters

A new Hunter x Hunter volume is going to be released in Japan on July 3, according to publisher Shueisha. The upcoming publishing of volume 39 of the manga is great news for fans of Yoshihiro Togashi’s seminal shonen manga, because it also means that the long-awaited new batch of chapters is going to be…

Tekken 8 Director Kohei Ikeda Leaves Bandai Namco After 20 Years, Six Months After Longtime Series Producer Departed

Longtime Tekken leader Kohei Ikeda, who most recently directed Tekken 8, has announced he is departing from Bandai Namco after 20 years at the company. This news follows the departure of veteran Tekken director and producer Katsuhiro Harada in December, marking a significant shift in Tekken’s leadership.  As for why, Ikeda’s announcement doesn’t delve into…

The Tekken 8 Exodus Continues As 20-Year Veteran Exits Bandai

Kohei Ikeda, the producer and director behind recent entries in the Tekken fighting game franchise, announced on Monday that his role as Tekken 8’s game director “is coming to a close,” and that he’s “officially left” Bandai Namco after 20 years with the company.Ikeda’s statement was published on X in the early hours of June…

The Asus Xbox Ally X just got a massive screen upgrade, days after the Steam Deck OLED price rise

Asus has announced a new special edition version of the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X, to celebrate 20 years of the Republic of Gamers brand. The Xbox Ally X20 comes with a new, slightly larger OLED display, a special translucent chassis, a gold internal structure, and comes bundled with the ROG XREAL R1 Edition 20…

Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games & Accessories For June & July 2026

Star Fox – June 23rd (Switch 2) Announced in early May following rumours that Nintendo was bringing back Fox and co., Star Fox on Switch 2 is a remake of Star Fox 64 that keeps the same level layouts but gives everything a current-gen glow-up while adding difficulty options, new modes, and (hopefully) a surprise…