The Battle of Polytopia: Anzala

With projects like Donkey Kong 64 Recompiled, human programmers stake a claim on the art and science of retro game recompilation.

A new battle of the billionaires kicks off this week in Monopoly Go, as the game's mustachioed mascot takes on Springfield's sun-blocking tyrant from The Simpsons, Mr. Burns. Scopely has announced a Simpsons crossover in Monopoly Go, which has been created in partnership with the team behind the long-running animated series. Starting June 3 and continuing through July 29, the event will see iconic Springfield locations given a Monopoly Go makeover. Players can also expect to see the entire Simpsons family and Mr. Burns in the game, alongside other fan-favorite characters. Some of the

In the distant reaches of a doomed universe, perpetually 16 minutes from total destruction, something wonderful is happening. Across three galaxies and thousands star systems, a thriving community has formed. This is No Man's Sky's Galactic Hub Project - part scientific endeavour, part social gathering - and in the 10 years since its foundation, it's continued to grow. It's a story of collaboration and kindness, beginning at a time when positivity was low. Read more

Nintendo announced a new Switch 2 bundle with Pokémon Pokopia included. It'll be available for a limited time before the Switch 2's price increases.

Check out our exclusive first look at Battle in the Flower Gardens, a new coming-of-age graphic novel with a heavy dose of video game nostalgia.