All articles tagged with #glitch
A Swiss speedrunner accidentally triggers a major time-save in the Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen Switch port by pressing L in Oak’s lab, which brings up the help menu, silences several sound cues, and skips the fanfare when catching wild Pokémon. The result is a roughly 2.68-second savings per Pokémon captured, a sizable impact for multiple speedrun categories and a threat to current Elite 4 Round 2 records under Gunnermaniac.
A Red Dead Redemption 2 player used the infamous bridge bug to launch out of bounds, arriving in Guarma after completing Chapter 5, then roaming the island briefly before reloading to return to the United States—highlighting RAGE engine quirks and hinting at other hidden map areas like Mexico.
Xbox players report that none of the 30 Scott Pilgrim EX achievements unlock, while the PS4/PS5 and Steam versions work; Tribute Games says a fix is in progress, so players may want to wait before playing or purchasing.
Nintendo Life reports that the Switch eShop versions of Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen reportedly fix the Roar glitch that could prevent catching the legendary beasts (Entei, Raikou, Suicune) in a single playthrough, according to player reports and datamines. Additionally, these Switch versions now grant the Mystic Ticket and Aurora Ticket after entering the Hall of Fame, with the appearing legendary tied to the starter choice (Raikou for Squirtle, Entei for Bulbasaur, Suicune for Charmander).
Nintendo’s Switch eShop versions of Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen reportedly remove the Roar glitch that could cause Entei/Raikou to vanish during a run, based on player reports and datamines. They also grant Mystic Ticket and Aurora Ticket after entering the Hall of Fame, instead of requiring a Mystery Gift event, potentially making legendary encounters easier.
An admiring column memorializing Luci4, detailing how his tempo-shifting, glitchy 'sigilkore' style—laced with occult imagery—redefined underground rap from SoundCloud to TikTok, inspiring a new generation of artists and leaving a lasting mark despite his early death.
DHS acknowledged that its 'worst of the worst' immigrant website contained inaccuracies due to a glitch, affecting about 5% of entries and prompting a fix; CNN’s review found people listed as convicted of or arrested for serious crimes were described for far less serious offenses, including traffic violations and illegal reentry; critics, including Minnesota officials, argued the public messaging inflated arrest numbers and resembled propaganda; the piece also notes how large detention centers in small cities can drive counts, complicating verification.
A YouTuber exposed a brief glitch where GameStop’s trade-in value for a pre-owned Nintendo Switch 2 briefly exceeded the new price, letting him repeatedly profit across stores over two days; GameStop patched the system and updated promotions to stop the infinite revenue loop, a move that recalls the company’s meme-stock history.
Arknights: Endfield launched today but PayPal payments were disabled after a glitch caused random charges across currencies, including some users’ purchases totaling up to $3,300; Hypergryph paused PayPal and urged players to use alternative payment methods while it processes erroneous transactions and considers compensation.
A Forbes report notes that Destiny 2’s next expansion, Marathon, appeared in listings as an official Destiny 2 expansion and raised questions about automatic D2 installations on Windows PCs, suggesting either a pre-release leak or a misconfiguration in distribution data.
A YouTube creator highlighted a supposed 'Infinite Money Glitch' at GameStop: buying a Nintendo Switch 2 for around $415 and immediately trading it back in with a pre-owned game could trigger a promo that boosted the trade-in value, letting players repeatedly rack up store credit. GameStop says the glitch has been patched and promotions updated to prevent further abuse, though it’s unclear whether the video exposed a real flaw or a marketing stunt as questions linger while stores face closures.
Sony accidentally made Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun free on PlayStation Store in October due to a glitch, allowing users to download and keep the game for two months before revoking the free access and returning it to full price, with Sony not explaining the delay or compensation details.
A new glitch in Pokemon Legends: Z-A allows players to duplicate shiny Pokemon by exploiting a game save and reload process, though it may be patched soon. Players are advised to keep only one copy if using Pokemon Home, as trading may reveal the duplication. The glitch involves manipulating the Pokemon's aggro and save states to create identical shiny Pokemon with the same stats.
After nearly 40 years, speedrunner Kosmic has discovered a new Minus World in Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels, revealing complex glitches and hidden worlds that had remained elusive since the game's release.
A fan has discovered new Minus World levels in Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels, revealing hidden stages accessible through a glitch similar to the original game, after four decades since its release.