Pokémon Cinder Fall is a ROM hack of Pokémon FireRed that expands the original game with new regions, quality-of-life improvements, and updated progression. Developed by ozach99, the project aims to offer a more complete and self-contained experience while staying close to the classic formula. Key Features The hack focuses on accessibility and smoother pacing. Trainer […]
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A feature-rich ROM hack of the Sega Mega Drive shoot-’em-up Eliminate Down has just landed, introducing a new Remix Mode that rebalances and enhances the game while keeping its original arcade-style DNA intact. Originally a Japan-only release from 1993, Eliminate Down has long been a hidden gem among shoot-’em-up fans. This hack reimagines the experience […]
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A brand-new fan-made remaster of the original Super Mario Bros. just made its debut with a reveal trailer posted by JoeMama on YouTube. Titled simply Super Mario Bros. Remastered, the project appears to be a upgraded version of the iconic 1985 NES classic. However, it remains uncertain whether this is a real game or just […]
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A new fan patch replaces the underwhelming North American intro of Dragon Ball GT: Final Bout with the original Japanese animated sequence. Widely praised for its energy and style, the Japanese intro has remained a favorite among fans for decades. While the North American version offers English text and voice acting, many feel it lost […]
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A new version of the popular Game Boy emulator VisualBoyAdvance-M has been released. Version 2.2.1, published on July 19, 2025, delivers a set of technical improvements aimed at better stability and usability. What’s New Among the most notable changes is support for TAR, .xz, and .bz2 compressed ROM files. This means users can now load […]
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A full English fan translation of Ultraman 2: Shutsugeki Katoku Tai (Science Patrol Deploys) for the Famicom Disk System has been released. Originally launched exclusively in Japan, the game is now fully playable in English thanks to the efforts of the fan translation community. About the Game Ultraman 2 is a sequel to the original […]
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Infidelity (@infidelity_nes), the famous NES‑to‑SNES rom‑hacker, has officially revealed the three titles he’ll be porting to SNES hardware later in 2025: Super C, Contra Force, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The announcement also mentions that he is revisiting one of his earlier ports to improve it further. Infidelity’s Background Infidelity has been active in the ROM hacking […]
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Ymir, a new open-source Sega Saturn emulator by StrikerX3, has released its latest update: version 0.1.6, bringing major improvements in compatibility and performance. Launched in 2025, Ymir focuses on speed, usability, and accuracy—especially for retro gamers using modern PCs or handhelds. The new version introduces: While still early in development, Ymir is gaining attention for […]
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One of Akihabara’s most iconic arcades, GiGO Akihabara Building 1, will officially close on August 31, 2025, ending a 33-year run in the heart of Tokyo’s gaming district. From Sega to GiGO Originally opened in 1992 as Hi-Tech Land Sega Shintoku, the venue later became Club Sega and eventually rebranded as GiGO in 2022, following […]
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Fallout: Bakersfield is a fan-made total conversion mod that reimagines the Necropolis area from Fallout 1 as a first-person shooter using the GZDoom engine. The project is developed by Alexander “Red888guns” Berezin, who publishes under the YouTube alias Saur X. Gameplay Features Players explore Bakersfield as a Vault Dweller, using classic Fallout-inspired weapons like the […]
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