The SNES recently got a Rumble controller which works on original hardware as well as the MiSTer FPGA via SNAC/X). A new version of Doom is also due to release soon which is an improvement over the original version, and it also adds rumble support. Limited Run Games who are behind the release of the […]
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The SNES version of Mortal Kombat was infamous for what it didn’t have, the blood, gore, and raw violence that defined the arcade original. But what if that changed? A new hack aims to answer that with a vengeance. Mortal Kombat Nitro Championship Edition. Inspired by James MK Fink’s legendary Mortal Kombat Nitro and building […]
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SMW hacker Steven Atauchi has released a new trailer for the upcoming Beta 2.0 of Super Mario World Mix, his ongoing ROM hack for the SNES classic. While the exact release date isn’t confirmed yet, he’s aiming for August, to coincide with the next SMW Central C3 event. The new trailer gives fans a preview […]
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This is a fan-made hack of Mega Man X, created purely for fun. It explores an alternate reality where Protoman survives into the 21XX era. As a big fan of the Mega Man X series this romhack really got me excited. Overview Mega Man X1: Proto Edition is more than a character swap, it imagines […]
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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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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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