Steam Deck Mini Arcade, a Compact DIY Arcade Build

A clever new DIY project shows how the Steam Deck can be transformed into a fully self-contained mini arcade cabinet. Instead of relying on a separate PC or single-board computer, the build uses the Steam Deck itself as the core of the system, slotting neatly into a custom 3D-printed enclosure with real arcade controls. The […]

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Mega Man World 5 DX and Mole Mania DX Get Super Game Boy Enhancements

Marc Max has rolled out a fresh update for Mega Man World 5 DX and Mole Mania DX, adding Super Game Boy–style borders alongside Game Boy Color behavior in supported emulators. The update focuses on making these DX conversions feel more authentic on modern setups that emulate Super Game Boy features, bringing richer borders, palettes, […]

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Castlevania – Eternity of Sorrow Expands Dawn of Sorrow With a Full Sequel Romhack

Castlevania: Eternity of Sorrow is a full game romhack that acts as a direct sequel to the bad ending of Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow. Created by WetBandAid (feels), the project introduces a new story, a redesigned castle, modified tilesets, and optional but very challenging new magic seals. The narrative follows Soma Cruz as he fights […]

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Zelda: Spirit Tracks Gets D-Pad Controls and Major QoL Improvements

A new quality-of-life patch for The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks significantly reworks one of the most divisive Zelda entries on Nintendo DS. The hack merges the QoL Hack by d0k3 with the D-Pad Patch by Greiga Master and StraDaMa, aiming to modernize controls and streamline gameplay. The biggest change is full D-Pad support, allowing […]

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Contra Force gets an early NES-to-SNES port, beta now available

The original Contra Force for the NES has received an early NES-to-SNES port, with a first public beta now available. The project comes from developer infidelity, known for high-quality conversions that bring NES titles to SNES hardware. This initial beta is fully playable from start to finish. The only notable omission at this stage is […]

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Macross M3 Fan Translation Patch Makes the Dreamcast Shooter Fully Playable in English

Macross M3 has received a long-awaited fan translation patch, finally making its story accessible to Western players. Originally released on the Sega Dreamcast, the game was always praised for its narrative but remained difficult to enjoy without Japanese language knowledge. The patch delivers a full translation of all story scenes and in-mission communications, along with […]

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Ninja Gaiden Shadow DX Teased by ROM-Hacker Marc Max – Update 20251223, It’s out now !

Update 23-12-2025:The romhack has been released today!Patch the rom here. ROM-hacking developer Marc Max has teased a new project titled Ninja Gaiden Shadow DX, accompanied by the message “the year of the ninja isn’t over yet,” implying that the release is planned before the end of the year. The image shared with the teaser shows […]

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Mario Kart 64 Amped Up 3.20 & 3.21 Hotfix Now Available

The beloved fan-made modification Mario Kart 64 Amped Up has just received a fresh pair of updates for the holiday season. Version 3.20, released recently, brings festive flair to the classic racer with a suite of Christmas-themed costumes, including optional Santa and elf outfits for various characters, adding a cheerful seasonal twist to the game’s […]

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Mega Smart Drive Is Coming Soon, Bringing True Region-Free Gaming to the Mega Drive

CastleMania Games has teased an upcoming release with a simple but effective message, Mega Smart Drive is coming soon. While no release date has been shared yet, the tease points to an imminent arrival of this new upgrade for Sega Mega Drive and Genesis hardware. Mega Smart Drive turns an original console into a fully […]

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Necros Fortress For The PC Engine Fully Playable in English Thanks to New Fan Translation

A new fan translation by washbear was made for Necros Fortress, also known as Neclos Fortress, fully playable in English. Originally released in Japan in 1990 for the PC Engine on HuCard, the turn based RPG was tied to a line of candy toys that included collectible figures and a card game. The translation covers […]

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