Revived Mirror’s Edge Prototype Unveils a New Favorite Gaming Quote

An early look at Mirror’s Edge showcases why silence can be a powerful tool. April is shaping up to be packed with exciting game announcements. Meanwhile, Nvidia has taken a hit to the DLSS brand with its recent demo that left many unimpressed. Here’s your Morning Checkpoint for April 8, 2026, as I vibe to the Gran Turismo 3 start menu music after discovering this awesome remix, which I truly hope wasn’t generated by AI.

Is Marathon really a solid choice for uncs? My interactions with fellow veterans suggest otherwise. And now they’ve nerfed my favorite character. I’d rather face a knife than endure another shotgun blast or heat-scope snipe.

Softsound on YouTube has put in the effort to make an early PS3 version of the cult classic playable, nine months before its 2008 release. After extensive reverse engineering and countless fixes—including repairing the broken EBOOT fSELF format, addressing 306 corrupted functions, and fixing Unreal Engine package bugs—they’ve made it happen.

While it’s a rougher version of the game with limited special features, it does include a storm drain time trial not found in the retail version and a more talkative Faith at the beginning. Instead of the confident silence she carries in the final game, here Faith narrates the world of Mirror’s Edge like a forgotten ’90s sci-fi classic. “In this city of mirrors, the edge is where you still have a choice.” I’m all for it.

Leaker NateTheHate recently confirmed that something will be tweeted or posted in the Nintendo Today app sometime in April.

The question was straightforward: Would Nvidia sway you to use DLSS 5? Over 70 percent of respondents said no, with a third expressing ethical concerns about the controversial slop face technology.

Nickelodeon Extreme Tennis: Next! features SpongeBob, the Ninja Turtles, and more in the animation giant’s latest attempt to compete in the party game arena. Unlike Mario Kart and Mario Tennis, Nickelodeon Extreme Tennis will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, in addition to Switch.

According to an insider, a full reveal is set for mid-April. The timing seems right, especially with a new Title 1.1.10 update for Assassin’s Creed Shadows dropping a clue that fans believe teases Black Flag Resynced.

Don’t expect any early glimpses of Shift Up’s upcoming sci-fi Souls-lite. “Our team is passionately working on production, and we want to present it once it meets our quality standards. Rather than sharing it too soon, we believe it’s best to inform everyone when everything is fully ready,” CEO Kim Hyung-tae recently stated.

The company has also announced a renewed focus on fans following the departure of co-founder Josh Fairhurst. Recently, Limited Run has been reaching out to customers about unexpected delays, attributing the shifting timelines to previous estimates that were “overly optimistic” and “aggressive” delivery dates from the former administration.