Blaze on docked cargo ship in Qingdao kills 25 during repairs
A cargo ship undergoing repairs at Qingdao’s Beihai Shipbuilding Co. caught fire, killing 25 people, with smoke visible at the port in China’s major shipping hub.
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Elden Ring on Switch 2: A Functional but Compromised Port
Game Informer's Kyle Hilliard finds Elden Ring on Switch 2 playable in docked mode, with stable performance that doesn’t hit 60 FPS and noticeable compromises in the open world (camera handling and Torrent movement). It’s a competent port compared to some other Switch efforts, but clearly inferior to PS5/Xbox/PC versions. If Switch 2 is your only option, you’ll get the Elden Ring experience with some caveats; otherwise, play elsewhere for the best fidelity.
Terranigma: SNES Classic Gets a Modern Rebirth Across Major Platforms
Terranigma, the SNES action RPG, is getting a modern rerelease titled Terranigma – Rebirth for Switch, Switch 2, PS4/PS5, Xbox, and PC in 2027; not a remake, it adds QoL features and new Kamui Fujiwara art, and Limited Run Games hints at a physical North American release.
Terranigma Makes a Long-Awaited Return With Modern Console Port in 2027
Beloved 1995 SNES JRPG Terranigma is getting a modern port with upgrades, led by Clear River Games and with original artist Kamui Fujiwara’s involvement. It’s headed to North America next year and to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC in early 2027.
Blast at Rotterdam Port Leaves One Dead, Several Injured Amid Power Outage
An explosion at the Port of Rotterdam, Europe’s largest port, killed at least one person and injured several others. A transformer fire caused a major power outage in the port’s industrial area, and investigators have set up a crime scene to determine the cause.
Drone strike ignites LNG vessels at Egypt’s Damietta port
Egypt says two gas-processing ships at Damietta port were set on fire by a drone; the blaze was contained with no injuries, and preliminary investigations indicate a drone caused the incident. Authorities say emergency-response plans were followed and no group has claimed responsibility, with ongoing inquiries to determine circumstances and protect national security.
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen hits Switch 2 as a late addition, Capcom reveals
Capcom says the Switch 2 version of Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen was a late decision. The project began to add new content for existing platforms, but after evaluating Switch 2’s environment for in-house titles—and noting RE Engine compatibility in recent games like Resident Evil Requiem and Pragmata—the team decided to port and optimize the game, with a October 9, 2026 launch alongside the expansion.
Doom Finds a Home on Casio Loopy with FloopyDrive Help
Hackaday highlights a fan-made port of Doom to Casio’s oddball 1990s handheld, spearheaded by Throaty Mumbo. The Casio Loopy’s SH-1 CPU (16 MHz), 1 MB RAM, and just 2 MB ROM space make room for only a limited number of WADs, but a FloopyDrive cartridge expansion and a GitHub-hosted build bring a Doom experience to the tiny device. Performance is modest with a low resolution, and the port even demonstrates the console’s built-in printer. The project targets a tiny community of Loopy owners—roughly two dozen people.
Ukrainian Drones Hit Krasnodar Port Complex, Spark LPG Fire
Ukrainian long-range drones struck the Temryuk district port complex in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai, hitting the Tamanneftegas LPG terminal and adjacent infrastructure, causing a civilian fatality and several injuries as a large fire and containment effort drew hundreds of responders; independent channels corroborated hits on key port nodes amid a broader campaign to disrupt Russia’s fuel distribution and military logistics.
Ukraine Blasts Occupied Mariupol Port, Crippling Russian Logistics
Ukrainian forces struck the Russian-occupied Mariupol Sea Commercial Port, damaging energy, repair and administrative facilities used for military logistics and illicit exports; the attack left the port without power and significantly reduced its capacity as a Russian logistics hub.
MG4 makes its Nintendo debut in Master Collection Vol. 2 with fresh UI tweaks
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is coming to Nintendo Switch platforms as part of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, marking the series’ first appearance on Nintendo consoles. The package also includes Peace Walker and Ghost Babel, plus digital content. A Washagana TV broadcast reveals new details: a Back to Main Menu option, redesigned save/load screens, removal of a deprecated blog URL on a cardboard box, and the return of items like an iPod and Playboy magazine. Master Collection Vol. 2 launches August 27, 2026, with earlier Vol. 1 Switch 2 improvements released this year.
Switch 2's Indiana Jones Port Receives Strong Early Reviews
An early round-up of reviews for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on Nintendo Switch 2 is mostly positive, with Nintendo Life giving 8/10 and outlets like Vooks (4.5/5), GameReactor UK (8/10), Nintendo Wire (9/10), CGM (8/10), and NintendoWorldReport (9/10) praising an authentic Indy experience and a faithful, well-optimized port despite some UI quirks and minor performance concessions. Overall, the port is described as impressive and capable, signaling strong Switch 2 support for third-party titles.
Ukraine launches drone strikes on Russian oil hubs, sparking port fire
Ukraine conducted drone strikes against Russian oil infrastructure, including port facilities, triggering a fire that emergency services later extinguished.
FFVII Rebirth Switch 2 demo trims interiors to boost framerate
IGN via GVG reports that the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth cuts interior decor and background props and reduces town crowd density to maintain a stable framerate, with fans reacting to the compromises and Digital Foundry expected to analyze the port later.
Indiana Jones: The Great Circle Lands Smoothly on Switch 2, With Some Open-Area Frame Drops
The Great Circle on Switch 2 is a solid, feature-complete port: linear sections run smoothly and look stunning, while the open-world areas show frame-rate dips and texture pop-in; docked offers the best cinematic experience with 21:9 support, handheld performance remains impressive, and a full cartridge release is planned for May 12, 2026 at £59.99 / $69.99.