Nintendo has reportedly removed SmileBASIC 4 from the eShop after a security researcher used the app to demonstrate a public jailbreak on the Nintendo Switch 2. The exploit supports current firmware and allows userland code execution, though it does not unlock kernel access or permanent custom firmware.
A security researcher has demonstrated a partial, software-based jailbreak for the Switch 2 that grants userland access for homebrew, game modification, save backups, and peripheral access. The exploit is tethered, relying on the original Switch version of SmileBasic 4 and a macOS or Linux computer running a Node.js helper package.
A newly shared exploit called ns2jb reportedly enables software-only jailbreaking of retail Nintendo Switch 2 systems running firmware 23.0.1. The tethered, memory-based method grants elevated code execution, with SmileBASIC identified as the likely entry vector.
PH3 Games has highlighted its engineering portfolio, emphasizing high-quality ports, remasters, and performance-focused development work. The overview details recent projects including The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II, Ys X: Nordics, and Phantom Brave: The Hermuda Triangle Remastered. The company’s services center on optimization, rendering upgrades, platform features, and continuous integration workflows.
A new report says Ubisoft's Beyond Good & Evil 2 is still in pre-production more than 18 years after its initial reveal. The long-running project has reportedly shifted from a multiplayer-focused vision to a solo-first adventure with optional co-op and a strong narrative.
EA reportedly had a Mass Effect 5 trailer prepared before canceling the long-planned sequel and closing its BioWare development studio. The decision followed weak sales for Dragon Age: The Veilguard and contributed to broader company-wide job cuts. Staff and fans responded with surprise and disappointment as the game had remained in early development for years.
A trailer for the unreleased next Mass Effect game has appeared online following EA’s announcement that BioWare will be closed after more than 31 years. The clip, described by some as a likely internal leak, suggests the project would have been called Mass Effect: Universe and features a new protagonist, an asari, and a confrontation involving Liara.
Electronic Arts has confirmed the closure of BioWare and announced broad layoffs affecting studios behind major franchises. Employees at Maxis, Full Circle, and Ripple Effect have publicly indicated their roles were eliminated, though the full scope of the cuts remains unclear.
Microsoft is dismantling Halo Studios, cutting 268 roles and moving the Halo franchise under Activision. The shakeup comes less than two years after the 343 Industries rebrand and follows the July release of Campaign Evolved.
North American esports organization Evil Geniuses announced that it will end competitive and day-to-day operations on November 2, 2026. All players, coaches, and staff are immediately eligible to sign with other organizations. The shutdown marks the close of an active season for a team once associated with major fighting game, Dota 2, and Valorant achievements.
Apple has confirmed that Tim Cook will step down as CEO in September 2026, with hardware chief John Ternus named as his successor. Cook will transition to the role of Executive Chairman following a unanimously approved succession plan.
Sony Interactive Entertainment announces a global initiative requiring PlayStation users to verify their age to access communication features like messaging and voice chat. This move aims to create a safer environment for younger players, aligning with similar recent measures taken by other major gaming platforms.
Two decades after its release in Japan, Mother 3 remains unavailable to global audiences, baffling fans and industry observers alike. The game's enduring legacy and thematic relevance contrast sharply with Nintendo's continued refusal to produce an official localization.
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction ruling that government officials likely violated the First Amendment by pressuring Apple and Facebook to remove content. The decision highlights that public threats and demands for censorship cross the line from persuasion to unconstitutional coercion.
The BAFTA-winning developers behind Vampire Survivors have announced a new spin-off title, Vampire Crawlers. This turn-based card game blends dungeon crawling with the series' signature chaotic gameplay and is slated for release in 2026.
