Just a quick one. The Earthion ROMs included in the Steam release have been decrypted. I have tried the ROMs on both the MiSTer FPGA and the Analogue Pocket and they work. Anyway off to work, don’t wanna be late. Will try and get the Pocket video done later today. Remember, the developers put an […]
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If you follow me on YouTube, you’ll know that I already called the Game of the Year as Earthion by Ancient Corporation and Bitwave Games. What made this game so special is that one of the developers is non other than the living legend Yuzo Koshiro himself. This is the guy behind the awesome Streets […]
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The SNES has a massive library, and while the classics are often celebrated, there are plenty of games that never seem to get the attention they deserve. These are my personal picks, titles I feel are often overlooked or rarely brought up in mainstream retrospectives, but still offer something genuinely interesting, unique, or just plain […]
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For the first time, the Super Famicom-exclusive fighter Battle Master: Kyūkyoku no Senshi-tachi is fully playable in English. Originally released in 1993, Battle Master features fast-paced combat, dash attacks, and air blocks—earning comparisons to Street Fighter II. Despite solid mechanics, it was never released outside Japan and remained untranslated until now. The Patch Released on […]
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Homebrew Super Nintendo developer Digifox has shared some more footage of his upcoming beat em up called “Triple Impact”. It looks like it came straight out of the 90’s. The latest feature that has been shown off, is CPU controlled second player. This especially interests me, as when I play games at home, it’s usually […]
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A Creative SNES Title Joins the Library Mario Paint, originally released in 1992 for the Super Nintendo, has been added to the SNES library on Nintendo Switch Online. The title is available to all users with a base NSO subscription—no Expansion Pack is required. Joy-Con 2 as a Mouse This release includes support for Joy-Con […]
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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 vey talented developer known as Pigsy has been working on bringing over one of the best games of all time to the SEGA Mega Drive/Genesis, that’s right it’s Castlevania: Symphony of the night. Pigsy has been frequent updates via his X account and YouTube channel. Check the X post below of the latest update […]
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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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A Contest That Encourages Creativity Each year, SMW Central’s 24-Hour Level Design Contest pushes ROM hackers to build something from scratch in just one day. The 2025 edition brought some wild entries, but one hack immediately stood out for its bizarre concept and unexpected charm. You Don’t Play as Mario In You Are Just a […]
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