Looking Back: Crash Bandicoot – A Technical Marvel on the PlayStation

Retro gaming is more than nostalgia, it’s history, innovation, and sometimes pure weirdness. That’s why we’re excited to introduce a new series here on Metal Game Solid called “Looking Back.” In this series, we’ll revisit games that left their mark, whether they were technical powerhouses, cult classics, or just plain bizarre. From titles that pushed […]

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“Crash Bash” Secret: The PlayStation Game Had a Hidden Widescreen Mode.

X account Bo (Low Context Burning Rangers) posted earlier that the 2000 PlayStation game Crash Bash has hidden 16:9 widescreen mode. In order to active it you need to input the following on the menu screen: Right, Left, Left, Right, Left, Left, Right, Left, Left, Right, Left, Left, Left, Right, Left Keep in mind that […]

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NBA Jam 50 – 50 Years of Basketball Stars in a PSX ROM Hack

Modder eskayelle has released NBA Jam 50, a new PlayStation hack of NBA Jam T.E. that brings together five decades of basketball legends. The project combines elements from NBA Jam T.E. – Double Z Mod and NBA Jam 2K22 for PSX, covering star players from 1975 to 2025. According to the developer, the hack runs […]

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Tales of Destiny (PS1) – Re-Translation Patch

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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Dragon Ball GT: Final Bout Patch Brings Back Japanese Intro

A new fan patch replaces the underwhelming North American intro of Dragon Ball GT: Final Bout with the original Japanese animated sequence. Widely praised for its energy and style, the Japanese intro has remained a favorite among fans for decades. While the North American version offers English text and voice acting, many feel it lost […]

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Metal Gear Solid in DuckStation: From 240p to HD with Texture Packs

DuckStation, a popular PlayStation emulator, allows players to experience classic games with enhanced visuals. Metal Gear Solid, originally released in 240p, can be upscaled and modified for modern displays. Vanilla Experience The game was first played in its original resolution of 240p without enhancements. This version preserves the authentic look and feel of the original […]

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