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From Al Lowe’s classroom and Chuck Benton’s Softporn to Sierra’s comic adventures, the missing Larry 4, corporate reinventions, and modern revivals: the people and decisions behind Leisure Suit Larry.

When it comes to video game bands, The OneUps have been doing this longer than most. Their official site says they have been performing since their first show in 2002, and over the years they have played events like PAX, MAGFest, and GDC while building one of the most recognizable sounds in live VGM. Their catalog on Bandcamp stretches from Volume 1 all the way to later releases like Volume 4, Arkadia Retrocade, and the 20th anniversary release simply titled 20. What has always made The OneUps stand out is that they never approached game music in the most obvious way. Instead of just going heavier or louder, they bent these …

Coffee GB v2.1.6 is an updated Gameboy Color emulator developed in Java 16 and Kotlin, focusing on compatibility and features. The latest release enhances save-state capabilities using BESS, expands peripheral support, and reorganizes device connections in the menu. New features include infrared support for HuC cartridges, a barcode reader, and simulated input for Pocket Sonar. It also introduces Turbo File GB support and sewing machine emulation. Notable fixes include improved GBKiss emulation and save state compatibility. Issues related to Android CI setup were resolved. The emulator supports zipped ROMs and MBC1-5, rendering it a versatile tool for game enthusiasts. Coffee GB v2.1.6 is now available. Coffee GB serves as a Gameboy …

Nintendo has announced the boldest, most innovative move in gaming history: charging you up to two hundred dollars for the privilege of replaying a pair of Wii games you already own. Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 are officially coming to the Switch 2, and the bundle clocks in at a cool $150, edging toward $200 once you factor in collector’s editions, amiibo, and whatever random plastic accessory they force into the box. The best part? You are going to buy it. Nintendo knows it. You know it. Somewhere Miyamoto is sipping tea out of a Luma-shaped mug, chuckling at your predictable spending habits. Nostalgia With a Premium Price …