Star Fox 64: Recompiled Released, Coexisting With Starship as a Parallel Native Port

Star Fox 64: Recompiled has just been released, delivering a native PC port built using the N64: Recompiled static recompilation framework. Rather than emulation, the original N64 code is translated into a native application, allowing the game to run directly on modern hardware with high framerates, widescreen and ultrawide support, low input latency, and instant […]

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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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8BitDo Reveals Limited Edition 8BitDo 64 Controllers for Analogue 3D

We literally just published an article about Analogue announcing their own Funtastic colorways for the Analogue 3D, and only minutes later 8BitDo followed up with a surprise of their own. The company has revealed a full line of limited edition 8BitDo 64 controllers designed specifically for the Analogue 3D, all styled after the classic Funtastic […]

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Viewpoint 2064 Translation Patch Released

A new fan translation patch has arrived for Viewpoint 2064, the unreleased Nintendo 64 sequel to Sammy Corp’s Neo Geo shooter. Developed by Sammy and Racdym, the game switches the original’s isometric 2D look for a fully 3D presentation, while still restricting movement to a horizontal 2D plane. A lock-on system lets players target enemies […]

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Viewpoint 2064 Master Build Finally Released After 25 Years

After more than two decades in lost-media limbo, the master build of Viewpoint 2064 has finally surfaced, giving Nintendo 64 fans their first real look at the near-finished version of this long-canceled shooter. Originally shown at SpaceWorld 1999, Viewpoint 2064 was planned as a 3D reimagining of the Neo-Geo classic, shifting from isometric shooting to […]

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PlayStation’s Mascot is Jumping Ship! Spyro is FINALLY Coming to the Nintendo 64!

Spyro the Dragon from the PlayStation One is being ported over to the Nintendo 64. The homebrew developer Frogbull is well-known in the retro gaming community, particularly for working on “what-if” prototype ports and fan projects, mainly for the Sega Saturn and Sega Dreamcast. Frogbull’s notable homebrew projects and prototypes include: If you want to […]

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Analogue 3D Review – Was this FPGA N64 console worth the wait? – Video by Modern Vintage Gamer

The Future in Review The first review of the eagerly anticipated Analogue 3D is here, and it’s by none other than Modern Vintage Gamer. Below are some points he goes over. Please watch his video for a full, in-depth review of this Nintendo 64 recreation. Initial Impressions & Display Hardware, Peripherals, and Compatibility Core Features […]

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Mario Kart 64 Amped Up Receives Halloween-Themed V3.10 Hotfix

The fan-favorite mod Mario Kart 64 Amped Up by Litronom has received a new V3.10 hotfix, just in time for Halloween. This update introduces festive Halloween costumes, which can be toggled by pressing Z on the Player Select screen when 3D Racers are enabled. The patch also enhances visuals by displaying 3D models in character […]

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Mario Kart 64 Has Gone Mad! See The New, Game-Breaking Items in This ROM Hack!

Mario Kart 64: ITEM BLAST is a brand-new ROM hack for Mario Kart 64 that brings a host of quality-of-life improvements — but more importantly, it introduces four new items that truly elevate the player experience. These include a giant mushroom that makes you grow in size, a power-up that turns you into a massive […]

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