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A New Minecraft Movie Has Dropped

1 month ago | gameranx.com | Andrew McKay

Video game movies have come a long way in recent years. In just over a month, A Minecraft Movie will hit theatres. Awesome trailers have got us Minecraft fans chomping at the bit ahead of the April 4th release. Now we are getting a new and final trailer. As spotted by the folks over at Insider Gaming. A Minecraft Movie has just gotten a new pre-release trailer. This is the final trailer that we are going to get before the movie hits theatres on April 4th. Warner Bros.
Halo Infinite Is Getting A New Tactical Shooter Mode

1 month ago | gameranx.com | Andrew McKay

Halo Infinite is into its third year and the game is still going strong. While the launch may have been a little rocky, continued support from 343 has turned the game into something very special. A new update was announced today that will introduce a new mode!As spotted by the folks over at GameRant. The update was announced by HCS over on Twitter and a post on Halo Waypoint. Halo Infinite is getting a new competitive tactical shooter mode later this year.
Stardew Valley's Recent Update Is Causing Switch Crashes

1 month ago | gameranx.com | Andrew McKay

Stardew Valley has had an amazingly successful run. Not only is the game the golden standard for cozy games, it’s also an all-time favorite amongst both casual and hardcore gamers. That’s no mean feat. One factor that has contributed to the game’s lasting success is the consistent support of the devs who continue to refine and improve the game while also adding new content.
Nintendo Is Removing A Game From Nintendo Switch Online

1 month ago | gameranx.com | Andrew McKay

Nintendo Customer support made a surprising announcement today. For the first time ever, a Nintendo Switch Online retro title is being removed from the service. Super Soccer from Nintendo Switch Online will end its service on Friday, March 28, 2025 byu/Turbostrider27 inNintendoSwitchAs spotted by Turbostrider27 over on Reddit. Nintendo of Japan’s customer support account shared the news that the 3rd party soccer game “Super Soccer” for the SNES is going to be removed from Nintendo Switch Online.
The Ayaneo Flip Just Got A 1UP

1 month ago | gameranx.com | Andrew McKay

The Ayaneo Flip is a clamshell handheld PC. Ayaneo announced yesterday that they would effectively be putting a hold on producing more Ayaneo Flips and that backers had two options, to either request a refund or choose another device of equivalent value from the company’s lineup. Now the company has issued an update. As spotted by The Verge. Overkill spoke directly with Ayaneo regarding their recent announcement.
Xbox Highlights Upcoming Games: March 4th-7th

1 month ago | gameranx.com | Andrew McKay

Xbox has released their first March weekly highlights list. These are notable games that are coming to Xbox’s services. Not all of these games are available across every platform. So if you are interested, make sure to check that the games are available on a system you own. As shared over on the Xbox Wire news page. These games will be heading to systems from the 4th to the 7th of March. Here are the twenty-two highlighted games releasing on Xbox this coming week.
Terminator 2D: No Fate. A 2D Run & Gun We've Always Wanted

1 month ago | gameranx.com | Andrew McKay

2D side scrolling shoot ’em ups have been a staple of gaming. Few IPs lend themselves so well to the genre as Terminator. Today Terminator 2D: No Fate was officially announced. As spotted by Turbostrider27 over on Reddit. Terminator 2D: No Fate was revealed on YouTube. The game is being developed by Bitmap Bureau and is slated for release on the 5th of September 2025. Terminator lends itself especially well to the 2D run and gun format.
The Nintendo Switch Is Getting A Screen Upgrade

1 month ago | gameranx.com | Andrew McKay

Retro Remake is a company specialising in FPGA consoles and screen upgrades for handheld devices. Retro Remake’s SUPER5 Switch Lite replacement OLED screen was recently doing the rounds in the media. Now the company has announced its Switch OLED replacement screen for the base Nintendo Switch. As shared on YouTube by Taki Udon, the YouTuber, tech enthusiast and a founder of Retro Remake. Taki Udon announced two SUPER 7 replacement screens for the regular Nintendo Switch.
The Ayaneo Flip Has Been Cancelled

1 month ago | gameranx.com | Andrew McKay

Ayaneo has been producing niche handheld pc devices long before the release of the Steam Deck. The company focuses on delivering a tailored experience with the best physical hardware available. Occasionally they also release a device that features unique hardware too. The Ayaneo Flip was one such device. Aiming to offer a blend of premium handheld PC gaming and Nintendo DS styling. However, it was not to be.
GOG Adds Eleven LEGO Games To Its Game Preservation Program

1 month ago | gameranx.com | Andrew McKay

GOG is a games marketplace much like Steam or the Epic Games Store. However, unlike either of those marketplaces, GOG is actively trying to contribute to game preservation by supporting games well after they are no longer supported by the developers. This is important because it allows gamers to enjoy their games on modern hardware years after they were released. Which is not always as easy an undertaking as it might seem.