Respec.net is a no BS website about video games from games media veterans. Independently owned and operated with pride.https://bsky.app/profile/respec.nethttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mu4bnjt2522qGrand Theft Auto VI extended gameplay video now available on YouTube and directly from Rockstar Games to download. The in-game footage was captured on base PS5: https://www.respec.net/news/174-grand-theft-auto-vi-extended-gameplay-video-download-rockstar-games-official-high-quality-gta628 Aug 2026 02:06 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu4bnjt2522qhttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mu3fhxpwcv2jFor today's launch, we have a feature covering Metal Gear Solid 4 across Switch 1, Switch 2, PS5 Pro, Xbox, Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and AYN Thor. Our impressions: https://www.respec.net/feature/172-metal-gear-solid-4-master-collection-version-switch-1-2-free-upgrade-review-ps5-pro-xbox-steam-deck-pc27 Aug 2026 17:42 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3fhxpwcv2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mu2cp5ujr62aBandai Namco Studios has revealed that it partially produced the visual assets for cutscenes, in-game graphics, and more in Nintendo's Splatoon Raiders: https://www.respec.net/news/173-bandai-namco-studios-handled-some-visual-assets-for-splatoon-raiders27 Aug 2026 07:20 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu2cp5ujr62ahttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mtyx4yvea32cIf you're curious about the free Switch 1 to 2 upgrade for Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol 2, we have a comparison feature covering MGS4 docked and handheld on Switch 1 and 2: https://www.respec.net/feature/172-metal-gear-solid-4-master-collection-switch-1-2-review-impressions-free-upgrade26 Aug 2026 18:20 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtyx4yvea32chttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mtylbhgegc2jElden Ring on Switch 2 is a good excuse to revisit an all time great, but it should've been better: https://www.respec.net/feature/170-elden-ring-switch-2-review-tarnished-edition-impressions-handheld26 Aug 2026 14:48 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtylbhgegc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mtyfdqzw7325For Alex, Zero Company is the best Star Wars gaming experience he's had in years - possibly since Knights of the Old Republic. It can be a little ropey and a little rough around the edges, but it is a thrilling experience. Our review: https://www.respec.net/review/163-star-wars-zero-company-review26 Aug 2026 13:01 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtyfdqzw7325https://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mty7hz764p2eMega Man: Dual Override is Mega Man 12 in all but name. Our hands-on with the Blue Bomber’s latest outing: https://www.respec.net/preview/166-mega-man-dual-override-hands-on-blue-bombers-latest-outing-mega-man-12-in-all-but-name26 Aug 2026 11:17 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mty7hz764p2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mtxxhr44hc27The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered launches September 29. A free upgrade is available for qualifying platforms including Switch 1 to Switch 2: https://www.respec.net/news/171-the-witcher-3-switch-2-free-remaster-download-size-120hz-touchscreen-songs-of-the-past-trailer26 Aug 2026 08:53 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtxxhr44hc27https://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mtwmrhkjk22wEverything announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 https://www.respec.net/news/162-everything-announced-at-gamescom-opening-night-live-202625 Aug 2026 20:09 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtwmrhkjk22whttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mtw3pehmhs2tMike Bithell on the thematic ambitions and immersive sim elements of Vampirium: 1997 https://www.respec.net/interview/156-vampires-tend-to-coincide-with-concerns-about-being-eaten-by-rich-people-ultimately-its-that-simple-mike-bithell-on-thematic-ambitions-immersive-sim-elements-vampirium-199725 Aug 2026 15:04 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtw3pehmhs2thttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mtv27wkgdh2jFollowing the free roam playlists from Mario Kart World's soundtrack added to Nintendo Music, Nintendo has uploaded behind-the-scenes videos for Crown City & the Title Theme: https://www.respec.net/news/165-mario-kart-world-soundtrack-recording-video-official-title-theme-crown-city-studio-videos-ost25 Aug 2026 05:04 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtv27wkgdh2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mttnsj2ge62oThe Witcher 4 is targeting a 2028 release window for PS5, Xbox, and PC. Hopefully it gets a physical release on some platform(s): https://www.respec.net/news/164-the-witcher-4-release-window-2028-ps5-xbox-pc24 Aug 2026 15:50 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttnsj2ge62ohttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mttl7bstpx2q"The fact we don’t spend $100 million on our games helps" - How Firefly's Stronghold manages to continue in a turbulent industry https://www.respec.net/interview/157-the-fact-we-dont-spend-100-million-on-our-games-helps-how-fireflys-stronghol-manages-to-continue-in-turbulent-industry24 Aug 2026 15:03 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttl7bstpx2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mtte5txzb42fRespec Patreon members at 24/Seven level (£8) or above can now experience Tom's recent holiday via this TV-level short film https://www.patreon.com/Respecnet/posts/toms-holiday-167544976?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link24 Aug 2026 12:57 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtte5txzb42fhttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mtlmllxmlp2qPodcast's here! In it, Alex, Dave, and Mikhail discuss the GTA leaks, Switch 2 price rises, retro retail, the sorry fate of Deus Ex, and Alex's controversial GTA opinion: https://www.respec.net/podcast/160-gta-6-leaks-retro-retail-gamescom-preview-sorry-fate-deus-ex-respec-ramblings21 Aug 2026 11:06 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtlmllxmlp2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mtlmbdnet22sAs we approach yet another big gaming showcase, it's ever-important to remember... you don't have to enjoy everything: https://www.respec.net/feature/7-you-dont-have-to-enjoy-everything-some-things-arent-for-you21 Aug 2026 11:01 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtlmbdnet22shttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mtlkzlwqjm2tKonami has confirmed that you will be able to view the MGS4 install sequence screen in the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Volume 2 on PS5, Xbox, Switch 1/2, and PC: https://www.respec.net/news/161-mgs4-install-screen-metal-gear-solid-master-collection-volume-2-code-ps5-xbox-switch-2-pc-steam21 Aug 2026 10:39 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtlkzlwqjm2thttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mtgxrybbmq27After a good bit of time tooling around online and offline, here's our final review of Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls - a good fighter, but not yet a great one: https://www.respec.net/review/159-marvel-tokon-fighting-souls-review19 Aug 2026 14:44 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtgxrybbmq27https://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mtgtmdvoct22SiN: Reloaded, Nightdive's remaster of the 1998 shooter, launches on September 24 for consoles and PC: https://www.respec.net/news/158-sin-reloaded-release-date-switch-ps5-xbox-pc-steam-gog19 Aug 2026 13:29 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtgtmdvoct22https://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mte2py7i5v2fLego’s new kid-friendly Pokemon sets offer cute and brilliant creature builds, even as smart play and side models stumble https://www.respec.net/feature/155-legos-new-kid-friendly-pokemon-sets-offer-cute-brilliant-creature-builds-even-as-smart-play-features-side-models-stumble18 Aug 2026 10:58 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mte2py7i5v2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mte2py7i5v2fLego’s new kid-friendly Pokemon sets offer cute and brilliant creature builds, even as smart play and side models stumble https://www.respec.net/feature/155-legos-new-kid-friendly-pokemon-sets-offer-cute-brilliant-creature-builds-even-as-smart-play-features-side-models-stumble18 Aug 2026 10:58 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mte2py7i5v2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mtc32he55d221000xResist Nintendo Switch 2 Edition from sunset visitor and Fellow Traveller launches on August 20. Existing Switch owners can upgrade for free: https://www.respec.net/news/154-1000xresist-switch-2-release-date-upgrade-pack-fangamer17 Aug 2026 15:59 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtc32he55d22https://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mt2dtcf7742eTom had a look at your options if you simply want to disconnect from the ridiculously high cost of gaming these days https://www.respec.net/feature/149-how-to-play-video-games-on-budget-disconnect-from-ridiculously-high-priced-console-pc-market14 Aug 2026 14:15 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt2dtcf7742ehttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mt25tbyw3m2qPokémon Bank or a Pokémon bank? Tom imagines a better world in this week's edition of the Respec Ramblings podcast: https://www.respec.net/podcast/153-gaming-on-budget-star-wars-zero-company-vs-xcom-strange-concept-pokmon-banks-respec-ramblings14 Aug 2026 12:27 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt25tbyw3m2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3msxtoqfffa2aYou can't go wrong with a Rusty Lake game… which is more than you can say for the poor characters trapped in this Lynchian nightmare world. Here's our review of Servant of the Lake: https://www.respec.net/review/150-servant-lake-review13 Aug 2026 14:20 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3msxtoqfffa2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mswxy5qja52fSuper Mario Sunshine is now available on the Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics app alongside the soundtrack on Nintendo Music: https://www.respec.net/news/152-super-mario-sunshine-now-available-nintendo-gamecube-nso-game-soundtrack-music-app13 Aug 2026 06:04 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mswxy5qja52fhttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mswswai6wb22South of Midnight is now self-published by Compulsion Games on Steam: https://www.respec.net/news/151-south-of-midnight-self-published-steam-compulsion-games-xbox13 Aug 2026 04:34 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mswswai6wb22https://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mssv4st4ua2vSony has revealed new Marvel’s Wolverine Limited Edition PS5 bundles and accessories including covers for consoles with disc drives and two controllers: https://www.respec.net/news/147-marvels-wolverine-limited-edition-cover-plates-ps5-pro-controller-preorder-accessories-price11 Aug 2026 15:03 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mssv4st4ua2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mssszymtmm2lIn Zero Company, Star Wars and XCOM make for an unsurprising match made in heaven - hands-on: https://www.respec.net/preview/146-in-zero-company-star-wars-xcom-make-for-an-unsurprising-match-made-in-heaven-hands-on11 Aug 2026 14:25 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mssszymtmm2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/respec.net/post/3mspwxxmat22eThe free Jazz Jackrabbit 2 Plus mod is now officially available on GOG. It brings in new single-player, Party Mode, level editing features, and many fixes for existing owners: https://www.respec.net/news/145-jazz-jackrabbit-2-plus-mod-gog-free-download-one-click-official10 Aug 2026 10:58 +0000at://did:plc:xwpchufj3zh5bcum4lux4e2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mspwxxmat22e