The modder in question is GingerOfOz. Writing on Twitter, the creator stated: “Y’know that fake GameCube portable that has floated around the internet for 15 years? Well, I got tired of it being fake. It’s real now.” So, yep, it’s actually a thing. And, how does it work? Well, through the power of the GameCube’s successor, the Wii. Inside GingerOfOz’s portable GameCube hides a (very compact) Wii console. As such, thanks to backwards compatibility, all of the GameCube’s games are fully playable....

“Wolf Pack is an invite-only mode where a host can invite up to seven friends with access to the game to watch along. While the host plays, their audience votes on each key decision, with the majority vote determining the outcome,” publisher 2K explained. “With endless replayability already built into The Quarry’s deep narrative experience, Wolf Pack offers a whole new take on the unimaginable choices you face during your journey, enabling you to experience the fright with friends....

The Pikachu Illustrator Promo Card is considered “the most valuable and rarest Pokémon card in the world”. It even features art by Atsuko Nishida - the original illustrator of Pikachu itself. Don’t start rummaging through your old boxes of video game tat just yet, however - this particular Pokémon card only ever had 39 copies released, and only 10 of which are certified by the PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator). This isn’t the first time one of these cards has fetched a crazy price at auction, though....

Confirmation comes alongside a video message from Wrexham’s celebrity co-chairmen, Ryan Reynolds and Robert McElhenney, in which the pair confirm Wrexham can be found in FIFA 22’s Rest of World category (the National League isn’t in the game): EA said it had signed a multi-year partnership with Wrexham that will see the company support the club’s work off the pitch via an initiative with Wrexham Glyndwr University, and the provision of a community lounge at the Racecourse Ground in the future....

Smaller than a full expansion but larger than a stuff pack, The Sims 4 game packs are new to this generation of the franchise, and each one introduces a single complete new mechanic to the game. As you probably guessed, Realm of Magic introduces magic - a dark horse mechanic since the days of 2003’s The Sims: Makin’ Magic - to the fourth generation of Sims games. It wouldn’t be a supernatural Sims add-on without a new creature type, and Realm of Magic does not disappoint....

“Frogwares published an article on March 1st, 2021, accusing Nacon of having ‘pirated’ the game The Sinking City; Nacon hereby wishes to set the record straight regarding these unjustified accusations. “Nacon is contractually the sole exclusive distributor of The Sinking City game on Steam. “Nacon has contributed to the financing of development and the payment of royalties to Frogwares to the tune of 8.9 million euros to date (including the full payment for a version of the game for Steam), making the global investment far above 10 million euros when integrating the marketing costs....

Today’s subject is Tracy Fullerton, an experimental game designer, author and pioneering educator. I will be honest and admit I had never heard of Tracy until she popped up in my inbox a few months back, replying to that day’s edition of Hit Points to say it had struck a chord with her. We got chatting and I am honestly ashamed I did not know who she was before that email arrived....

According to the patch notes, the hotfix should “improve overall stability and performance of the game, and fix GOG & Steam overlays.” Stability and performance improvements is of course the catch-all phrase used by developers to group a large number of small fixes, but we do know from reports of PC users that problems included framerate drops and slow texture loading. CD Projekt Red’s global community director Marcin Momot reports that the update is 3GB on Steam and 1....

Prices start at £199.99 for a Switch Lite with a choice of one game, including the likes of Minecraft, The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening and Astral Chain. With the console itself set at that £200 mark, you’re essentially getting a free game (or a heavily discounted one) along with the hardware. I’ve split them up for you with some of the key games below, or you can browse the full range of possible games at Currys PC World that also includes Super Mario Odyssey, Breath of the Wild, Mario Kart 8 and more!...

Unlike some no-hit runners that typically zip through the game quickly by avoiding bosses and entire areas, Streamer Ainrun - who’s admittedly something of an expert at completing From Software games without getting hit - completed his no-hit run and took on the Grafted Scion, the first boss battle that typically requires you to jump off a cliff and die to proceed. “I’ve been doing no-hit runs and speed runs of From Software games ever since 2020, starting with Dark Souls 1,” Ainrun told Kotaku....

The secret Nodens’ Isu Arc bow unlocks for players who repeatedly hit a small pile of rocks near Brunson Turret in Northumbria. In the lake to the north, there’s a small island, and on there, you’ll find the rock ore pile you need. YouTuber JorRaptor takes you through the steps right here (thanks, Kotaku) and it’s been verified now by a number of players: Hit the rocks a few times - you’ll notice it doesn’t break as others do - and then save and reload your game....

As previously announced, Ubisoft Forward gets underway on Twitch, YouTube, and Ubisoft’s website this Saturday, 10th September, from 8pm in the UK. Those with a little more time on their hands can start even earlier, with a pre-show scheduled to run from 7.35pm BST, promising news on the latest seasons, characters, and content from Anno 1800, Brawlhalla, For Honor, The Crew 2, and more. With the pre-amble out the way, the main Ubisoft Forward showcase will then turn its attention to some of Ubisoft’s biggest upcoming titles, with the publisher confirming brand-new updates on Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope and Skull and Bones - due to launch on 20th October and 8th November respectively....

It’s intimidating for me, at least, and I’ve been bumbling around these turn-based overworlds since the Medieval era. Warhammer 3, as a likely result of those decades of iteration, has an extraordinary amount of systems to it. It’s overloaded at times, caught up in the fun of all that Daemonic excess. But that’s also the joy of it. This is the silliest, most convoluted, most chaotically maximalist Total War game I’ve played....

Please note, while this tribute is not integral to the main story, it does relate to one of the game’s ‘Favour’ side-quests. If you are keen to avoid any spoilers, please refrain from reading further. As players make their way around God of War Ragnarök’s realms, they may notice love hearts adorning the environments. These hearts are connected to the Across the Realms side-quest. This quest tells the story of Jari and Somr, a couple who travelled across the realms together and eventually found a place to call their home....

Ubisoft’s pirate ship battler - a spin-off from 2013 Assassin’s Creed game Black Flag - has been repeatedly delayed, though test footage leaked late last month suggested a launch was now finally on the horizon. Today, Ubisoft reconfirmed it would indeed see the light of day this financial year (before 1st April 2023). Also up this year, finally, is Ubisoft’s Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. Developed by The Division studio Massive Entertainment, it was first announced more than five years ago....

The stunt in question comes from the 1971 film Diamonds are Forever, where Sean Connery’s Bond tips his vehicle onto two wheels to get through a tight gap (something those in pursuit are, of course, unable to pull off). “We actually prototyped doing that [during A Thief’s End’s jeep chase],” Uncharted 4’s co-lead designer Kurt Margenau reflected during a recent chat with Couch Soup. However, as those who have played the game will know, this idea did not ultimately make the final cut....

While not formally announced just yet, an unlisted video on the official Fortnite YouTube channel gives us all the details, including a release date: 17th February 2022. As part of a Fortnite x Uncharted crossover event - tagged “Sic parvis magna”, which means “Greatness from small beginnings” - the Nathan Drake Outfit includes the default Style - which is based on the new movie - and the style based on the Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End game....

The second chapter of Undertale follow-up Deltarune arrived last week, following a three-year wait from the first. It also arrived for free - contrary to Fox’s previous plans. In a new blog post on Deltarune’s development, Fox said his “next goal” was to complete Chapters 3, 4, and 5, then ask people to purchase the game at a price that was fair for the first five chapters. “I don’t know the price yet, but it’s definitely going to cost more than Undertale,” Fox wrote....

Assault rifles, unsurprisingly, continue to position themselves amongst Vanguard best weapons. There is already a substantial variety in Warzone, but this option has its own offerings. This page will cover how to unlock the BAR in the quickest way possible, and the best BAR loadout and BAR class recommendations to enhance its capabilities even further. On this page: In order to unlock the BAR, you have to reach Player Level 25, which can be done easily if you’re patient enough....

When attempting access any of the three components of the game - Campaign, Multiplayer and Spec Ops - players are greeted with a message stating that the required data packs are not installed. That’s when the problems start. When players follow through the prompts to download the data packs, they are confronted with a message stating that their installation was “suspended.” There’s no other suggestion as to what’s causing this....