Terranigma Redux, the fan-made modification and retranslation of the SNES classic, has been updated to version 1.5.3. This release improves text box spacing up to the Mermaids Tower while keeping all the Redux features such as rebalanced equipment, elemental weaknesses, visible map markers, and updated inventory descriptions. The included Hardmode doubles enemy and boss HP, […]
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A brand-new version of Pokémon Kart 64 has been released, bringing the late 90’s Pokémon universe into the world of Mario Kart 64. This advanced graphical hack replaces the entire roster with fan favorites like Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Meowth, Tangela, Cubone, Slowpoke, Porygon, and Gengar. In total, 151 Pokémon are featured throughout the game. The hack […]
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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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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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SMW Central has released the Super Mario Bros. 3 Level Design Contest 2023 compilation, a patch for Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World on the SNES. It features 30 contest entries and extra bonus stages. The first four tiers are unlocked from the start, while Tier 5 requires four keys hidden in earlier tiers. […]
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