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November 1, 2021 | 14:00

Inscryption Review

Welcome challenger. Why not sit down, and play a little game?

October 27, 2021 | 12:05

SilentiumPC Regnum RG6V TG Case Review

Budget in price, mainstream in aspiration.

October 21, 2021 | 09:43

Google hires Apple's Manu Gulati as in-house SoC Architect

Looks to follow Apple to homebrew chips.

June 14, 2017 | 11:18

3DS hacked within 24 hours of Japanese launch

Hackers have reported they are able to run pirated DS games on the 3DS already.

February 28, 2011 | 16:44

R4 cartridges banned in the UK

Nintendo has successfully lobbied the UK Government into making R4s illegal.

July 29, 2010 | 10:56

The LEGO 3D scanner

LEGO enthusiast Philo Hurbain has created an automated 3D scanner out of Technics parts, which allows for modelling of small, intricate parts.

March 26, 2009 | 10:01

Nintendo DSi

While it's been available in Japan for a while now, Nintendo is only just getting ready to ship the new DSi platform across the rest of the world. We've got a copy of the handheld to take a look at, so it's time to see if it's worth getting rid of your DS Lite or PlayStation Portable.

March 17, 2009 | 09:28

The PropIRC low-power chat box

A clever hacker has developed a full IRC client in a tiny hardware device that lets you idle with a fraction of the power usage of a desktop PC.

February 27, 2009 | 12:28

Nintendo blocks sale of R4 carts in Japan

Nintendo's lawsuit against the makers of the R4 homebrew cart for the Nintendo DS has scored a big success today.

February 27, 2009 | 09:37

DSi to invite further piracy?

Developers are certainly getting very excited by the promise of media storage on the DSi, but could that be offset by piracy fears?

October 3, 2008 | 10:46

Pandora handheld readies for pre-order

The Pandora handheld, an open-source handheld console geared towards homebrew software, will go on preorder soon.

September 23, 2008 | 12:59

Nintendo launch mass lawsuit against R4

Nintendo has joined with 54 other companies to launch a mass lawsuit against the makers of the R4 device for the DS.

July 29, 2008 | 14:42

Crytek developing for the PSP?

It seems an odd choice of platform, but Crysis developer Crytek is looking to move to the PSP it seems.

June 19, 2008 | 10:02

Wii update removes homebrew capabilities

A new Wii system update from Nintendo has removed the capability of the console to launch homebrew applications it seems.

June 17, 2008 | 14:54

Portal homebrew release for DS

One canny Nintendo DS homebrew coder has just released what could be the indie release of the year - Portal DS.

June 2, 2008 | 12:26

Indie and Experimental Games Round-up

Mainstream commercial games driving you nuts? Want some quick, free games to fill your lunch breaks or early evenings? We've got just the thing in our round-up of the best PC and Nintendo DS indie and experimental games.

March 28, 2008 | 08:19

New DS handheld on the way?

It's rumour time again and this time the gossip is that Nintendo has just finished a revision of the DS handheld but doesn't plan to release it until current sales fall.

November 15, 2007 | 10:28

Carmack loves homebrew DS

John Carmack has publicly said that he thinks the DS could be a great starting place for young programmers if Nintendo would sanction homebrew.

November 12, 2007 | 09:33

Gamepark GP2X F200 released at last

The new version of the GP2X handheld, the portable platform of choice for cheap gamers and coders, has been released with a few new features. Check out the specs inside.

October 30, 2007 | 09:22

iPhone, iPod Touch opened to developers

The iPhone and iPod Touch have been opened to developers, so a wealth of third party games and apps could be on the horizon.

October 18, 2007 | 10:41

The World of DS Homebrew

Are you scared of trying out homebrew games and applications for your DS? Worried that you'll break it or get arrested for piracy? Fear no more - we explore the world of DS homebrew and look at some of the best games, apps and hardware to get the job done.

September 15, 2007 | 10:11

PSP gets SatNav, video chat

Sony is bringing a lot more life to the PSP, unveiling new Go!Explore and Go!Messenger applications at this year's Leipzig GC.

August 23, 2007 | 12:56

The World of Indie Games

Indie games are the future, says Joe. Prove it, says everyone else. Okay, says Joe and launches himself into a feature discussing the best independent games on the Internet and the effect of indie developers on the industry.

August 17, 2007 | 13:53