The fan-made Mario Kart 64 – Amped Up mod has just received a significant update, bringing it to version 3.02. This release addresses a wide range of player-reported issues while polishing up the experience even further. Version 3.02 includes fixes for elimination mode bugs, balloon race detection, and object collision handling, as well as visual […]
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Zaploader, designed by BedroomNinja, is now available to 3D print yourself — the full files have just been released on MakerWorld. Zaploader is an NFC cart reader for the Zaparoo project, letting you launch games for MiSTer, Windows, Batocera and SteamOS using original cartridges or repo shells. This is not a ROM reader/dumper, cartridges must […]
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Our MiSTer Pi SD RAM Bundle giveaway has wrapped up, and the prize is heading to cepett, congratulations! All entries were added to a random wheel for a fair draw, and you can see the moment of victory in the embedded video. Huge thanks to TakiUdon and RetroRemake for making this giveaway possible, and to […]
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Pixel Memories, known for crafting high-quality custom arcade sticks, has revealed a new design that will surely catch the eye of Neo Geo fans. This latest creation features a striking red finish, paying homage to SNK’s iconic arcade aesthetic while maintaining the build quality and attention to detail that Pixel Memories is known for. The […]
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Last week, I talked about the Mega Man X1: Proto Edition update, which you can read here. This time, we’re moving on to its sequel, Mega Man X2: Proto Edition, and like before, Protoman once again takes center stage. Version 1.2 brings the same level of polish as the first game while giving X2 its […]
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Released by GbreezeSunset on August 10, 2025, House of Flying Veggies is a short but challenging Super Mario Bros. 2 Kaizo hack built entirely around advanced veggie-throwing techniques. In ROM hacking terms, Kaizo describes fan-made levels that are intentionally difficult and puzzle-heavy, often requiring precise movement, unusual mechanics, or unconventional problem solving. Each stage in […]
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A new custom Super Famicom project, the OpenSFC, has been unveiled. Designed and built entirely by starlightk7 , the board is based on the original SHVC model, considered by many to be the best-designed of the two-chip Super Famicom/SNES boards. The SHVC layout includes a removable sound module, which has also been recreated for this […]
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A new graphics hack for Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance has been released by Pemburu Vampir, offering a visual overhaul inspired by Piggy Chan’s Symphony of Dissonance mod, but with a fresh approach. This update refines and brightens the game’s look, fixing and enhancing various visual elements: The hack comes in two versions, original whip or […]
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A brand-new ROM hack, Pokémon Royal Sapphire, has officially launched, offering a heavily enhanced and reimagined version of Pokémon Sapphire. Inspired by hacks like Renegade Platinum for its difficulty and quality-of-life upgrades, and Pokémon Gaia for story expansion, this project aims to make Hoenn feel both familiar and brand new. Royal Sapphire keeps Generation 3 […]
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A new fan patch for the US release of Tales of Destiny aims to polish the original localization, fix technical bugs, and restore censored or altered content. While not a full retranslation, it keeps Michiyo Pattillo’s original English script intact, correcting translation errors, reverting arbitrary localization changes, and implementing modern Tales naming conventions. Key Features […]
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