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Games, studios, platforms, esports, and the culture around interactive entertainment.
Gaming
Researcher Sammy Hajhamid has published ns2jb for Switch 2 firmware 23.0.1. The software-based exploit enables homebrew research and game modifications, while leaving substantial work before a polished everyday experience.
October 23, 2026
Gaming
PS5SX2 gives compatible modified consoles a route to PS2 emulation and experimental disc support, sharpening the debate over game ownership as Sony prepares to end discs for new releases in 2028.
October 23, 2026
Gaming
A new report puts 217 jobs at risk at the Dishonored and Deathloop studio. Consultations are due to end on 13 November, while Microsoft says it is still exploring options and seeking a partner.
October 23, 2026
Gaming
A researcher reports code execution on Sony’s latest PS5 firmware. The result could provide an entry point for further work, but it does not establish a complete public jailbreak or unrestricted access to the console.
October 23, 2026
Gaming
Kufrashe Technologies is building an early-access drifting game around Zimbabwean car culture, with Linux support added alongside its Windows release.
September 8, 2026
Gaming
Ashesi University, MTN Ghana, Leti Arts and MiTale are creating a virtual lab to develop applied games, student prototypes and a path toward incubation.
September 3, 2026
Gaming
The mobile charades game by Zimbabwe-based developer Tanaka Mawere puts local culture, music and everyday references into a familiar group format.
August 29, 2026
Gaming
Video Game Insights estimates African developers released 11 Steam titles in 2025, down from 23 in 2023, but the figures cover one PC storefront rather than the continent’s full games market.
August 24, 2026
Gaming
The TechVillage-led GameOn project is combining ecosystem research with a development guide and planned workshops, while putting game monetisation on the agenda.
August 18, 2026