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Master System Sonic: the first hedgehog for Brazilians
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Master System Sonic: the first hedgehog for Brazilians

Made by Ancient with a Yuzo Koshiro soundtrack, the 1991 Master System Sonic was millions of Brazilians' first contact with Sega's hedgehog.

Nilton Rocha · July 28, 2026

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Master System Sonic: the first hedgehog for BraziliansRetrô

Master System Sonic: the first hedgehog for Brazilians

Made by Ancient with a Yuzo Koshiro soundtrack, the 1991 Master System Sonic was millions of Brazilians' first contact with Sega's hedgehog.

Nilton Rocha · July 28, 2026
Chrono Trigger: the JRPG that beat time itselfRetrôSuper Nintendo

Chrono Trigger: the JRPG that beat time itself

Released in 1995 by Squaresoft on the Super Nintendo, Chrono Trigger united Sakaguchi, Horii and Toriyama in a time-travel JRPG that became legend. We look back at why.

Nilton Rocha · July 28, 2026
Ocarina of Time gets exclusive remake on Switch 2Notícia

Ocarina of Time gets exclusive remake on Switch 2

Nintendo announced during the June 9, 2026 Direct a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time exclusive to the Switch 2, set to launch this year.

Nilton Rocha · July 28, 2026
Tides of Annihilation Gets Playable Demo at Gamescom 2026Notícia

Tides of Annihilation Gets Playable Demo at Gamescom 2026

Eclipse Glow Games confirmed that Tides of Annihilation, a PS5 action-RPG inspired by Arthurian legend, will get its first playable demo at Gamescom 2026, from August 26 to 30.

Nilton Rocha · July 28, 2026
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance comes to Nintendo Switch 2 in SeptemberNotícia

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance comes to Nintendo Switch 2 in September

SEGA has confirmed Shinobi: Art of Vengeance on Nintendo Switch 2 for September 24, 2026, with enhanced resolution and a Deluxe edition featuring the company's classic villains.

Nilton Rocha · July 28, 2026
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse and Konami's New 2D GameNotícia

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse and Konami's New 2D Game

Konami confirms Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, a 2D action game by Evil Empire. It launches October 15, 2026 on PS5, Xbox, PC and Switch.

Nilton Rocha · July 28, 2026
PS Plus: July 2026 free games (PS5 and PS4)Notícia

PS Plus: July 2026 free games (PS5 and PS4)

Sony has revealed the July 2026 PS Plus Essential monthly games: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, For the King II and CrossCode, for PS5 and PS4. Claim them until early August.

Nilton Rocha · July 28, 2026
Granblue Fantasy: Relink Demo Arrives on Switch 2Notícia

Granblue Fantasy: Relink Demo Arrives on Switch 2

Cygames has released a free demo of Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok on Nintendo Switch 2, featuring Story Mode, four quests and crossplay matchmaking.

Nilton Rocha · July 28, 2026
Octopath Traveler I and II Coming to Switch 2 in OctoberNotícia

Octopath Traveler I and II Coming to Switch 2 in October

Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler II arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 in the West on October 1, 2026, with resolution and frame rate improvements over the original versions.

Nilton Rocha · July 28, 2026
Rumor: Nintendo Studying a Switch 2 OLED for 2027Notícia

Rumor: Nintendo Studying a Switch 2 OLED for 2027

ZDNET Korea claims Nintendo is studying an OLED version of the Switch 2, with a Full HD screen and production from 2027. Nothing is confirmed: treat it as a rumor.

Nilton Rocha · July 28, 2026
Rumors point to new Metroid and new Wario on Switch 2Notícia

Rumors point to new Metroid and new Wario on Switch 2

A supposed rating registration and insiders reignited talk of a new Metroid and a new Wario on Switch 2. None of it is official: it's all rumor.

Nilton Rocha · July 28, 2026
The Duskbloods gets a network test in August; here's how to joinNotícia

The Duskbloods gets a network test in August; here's how to join

FromSoftware confirmed the closed network test for The Duskbloods, set for August 21-24 on Nintendo Switch 2. Sign-ups run July 22-28 on the official site.

Nilton Rocha · July 28, 2026
Review: Yooka-Replaylee (PS5) — the second chance that workedReview

Review: Yooka-Replaylee (PS5) — the second chance that worked

I played Yooka-Replaylee on PS5: with the moveset unlocked from the start, a new camera, 4K at 60 fps, and an orchestral score, the remaster becomes the collectathon the 2017 game always wanted to be.

Nilton Rocha · July 17, 2026
Donkey Kong Bananza: the demolition that redefines the Switch 2Review

Donkey Kong Bananza: the demolition that redefines the Switch 2

We revisit Donkey Kong Bananza a year later: total destruction, Pauline singing and a 91 on Metacritic. The first 3D DK since 1999 is still the Switch 2's greatest showcase.

Nilton Rocha · July 17, 2026
Star Fox on Switch 2: the triumphant return of Fox McCloudReview

Star Fox on Switch 2: the triumphant return of Fox McCloud

I played Star Fox, the remake of Star Fox 64 released June 25 exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2. Timeless aerial combat, jaw-dropping visuals and heaps of nostalgia — but almost nothing new. Score: 8.5.

Nilton Rocha · July 17, 2026
Sonic Adventure: Sega's leap of faith into 3DReview

Sonic Adventure: Sega's leap of faith into 3D

I went back to the original Dreamcast to replay Sonic Adventure (1998), the hedgehog's 3D debut. Between absurd speed, the Chao Garden and a treacherous camera, the Sonic Team classic still has plenty to say.

Nilton Rocha · July 17, 2026
Super Mario 64 DS: the handheld remake that challenged the analog stickReview

Super Mario 64 DS: the handheld remake that challenged the analog stick

We revisit Super Mario 64 DS, the DS launch remake from 2004, comparing it to the 1996 original: extra characters, 150 stars, minigames and the eternal D-pad versus analog duel.

Nilton Rocha · July 17, 2026
Sonic R: The Saturn's Most Beloved and Controversial Running GameRetrôSega Saturn

Sonic R: The Saturn's Most Beloved and Controversial Running Game

Released in 1997, Sonic R swapped karts for a running race on the Saturn. Flawed yet endearing, it achieved cult status thanks to Richard Jacques’s soundtrack and the Tails Doll creepypasta.

Nilton Rocha · July 17, 2026
Kingdom Hearts IV: New Platforms and Simultaneous ReleaseNotícia

Kingdom Hearts IV: New Platforms and Simultaneous Release

Square Enix showcased Kingdom Hearts IV during the June Nintendo Direct and confirmed a simultaneous release on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox, and PC. A release date has not yet been announced.

Nilton Rocha · July 16, 2026
Legend of Mana: The Most Beautiful Watercolor Art on the PS1RetrôPlayStation 1

Legend of Mana: The Most Beautiful Watercolor Art on the PS1

Released by Squaresoft in 1999/2000, *Legend of Mana* builds its world piece by piece, features hand-painted artwork, and a soundtrack by Yoko Shimomura. It’s a cult classic that just keeps growing.

Nilton Rocha · July 16, 2026
The Mask on the Super Nintendo: The "Máskara" That Took Over the Video Rental StoreRetrôSuper Nintendo

The Mask on the Super Nintendo: The "Máskara" That Took Over the Video Rental Store

Released in 1995 for the SNES, *The Mask* became a huge hit at Brazilian video rental stores with its crazy Máskara, giant hammer, and merciless difficulty. Is it worth revisiting today?

Nilton Rocha · July 16, 2026
Digimon Story: Time Stranger is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2Notícia

Digimon Story: Time Stranger is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2

Digimon Story: Time Stranger, an RPG from Bandai Namco and Media.Vision, was released on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on July 10, 2026, nearly a year after its debut on PS5, Xbox, and PC.

Nilton Rocha · July 16, 2026
Alabaster Dawn: Radical Fish's new action-RPG shines on the Steam DeckReview

Alabaster Dawn: Radical Fish's new action-RPG shines on the Steam Deck

Alabaster Dawn, the new action-RPG from Radical Fish Games (CrossCode), launched on Steam in Early Access on May 7, 2026. We played it on the Steam Deck and will let you know if it’s already worth the R$ 83.99.

Nilton Rocha · July 16, 2026
Legend of Legaia: The Cult PS1 RPG Where You Fought with CombosRetrôPlayStation 1

Legend of Legaia: The Cult PS1 RPG Where You Fought with Combos

Released by Sony in 1998, *Legend of Legaia* introduced the Tactical Arts system, which transformed turns into combat combos. We look back at the Mist, the Ra-Seru, and why this PS1 JRPG became a cult classic.

Nilton Rocha · July 16, 2026
Confirmed: PlayStation to End Production of New Game Discs in 2028Notícia

Confirmed: PlayStation to End Production of New Game Discs in 2028

Sony confirmed on the PlayStation Blog: production of physical discs for new games will end in January 2028, and future releases will be digital-only. The decision has reignited the debate over collecting, reselling, and preservation.

Nilton Rocha · July 15, 2026
Switch 2 will have a user-replaceable battery in EuropeNotícia

Switch 2 will have a user-replaceable battery in Europe

Nintendo has confirmed that it will release updated versions of the Switch 2 and accessories with user-replaceable batteries in Europe. The change will take effect in the summer of 2026 and is in response to the European Union’s Battery Regulation, which goes into effect on February 18, 2027. As a result, the original Switch lineup will no longer be sold in Europe.

Nilton Rocha · July 7, 2026
GTA 6 won't be released on disc: the box will only contain a redemption codeNotícia

GTA 6 won't be released on disc: the box will only contain a redemption code

The long-awaited physical edition of Grand Theft Auto VI is expected to hit stores without the game inside: the box would contain only a printed download code, making the retail version functionally identical to the digital one. This information has been circulating since June and has reignited the debate over the future of physical media in AAA games.

Insert Coin Gamer · July 7, 2026
Sonic Turns 35: Sega and iam8bit Re-release Sonic 1 and 2 on Mega Drive CartridgesRetrôMega Drive

Sonic Turns 35: Sega and iam8bit Re-release Sonic 1 and 2 on Mega Drive Cartridges

The most famous blue hedgehog in video games is turning 35, and Sega has decided to celebrate in a way that will delight those who grew up in the ’90s: by going back to its roots. In partnership with iam8bit, the company announced the re-release of Sonic the Hedgehog 1 and 2 on physical Mega Drive (Sega Genesis) cartridges as part of the so-called Legacy Cartridge Collection.

Nilton Rocha · July 6, 2026
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