A new fan-made ROM hack for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is here! Named “Legend of Zelda: Reality Estate,” this is a mini-adventure set within a mysterious mansion, featuring brand-new, interactive items. The hack was created for the “Hylian Modding Jam” and is a collaborative effort by community members like Jinnosuke, Conrhaid, and […]
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Great news for retro gaming fans! The long-lost NES port of Soldam, a charming puzzle game from Jaleco, is getting a physical release. Originally an arcade hit in 1992, with a Game Boy version following in 1993, the NES edition was announced but never released… until now. Thanks to the efforts of Broke Studio, their […]
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If you grew up in the ’90s, you probably remember that the Sega Mega Drive / Genesis and Super Nintendo era was filled with platformers. But none of them were quite like Boogerman: A Pick and Flick Adventure. Released in 1994, this bizarre and juvenile game from Interplay and the team behind Earthworm Jim leaned […]
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Our own Pixel Cherry Ninja has covered the MiSter FPGA work-in-progress Atari Jaguar core on his fine YouTube channel several times in the past year. He isn’t a Jaguar fan and though I’ve been nagging him to cover the VLM (as well as Video Game Esoterica), no one has done it yet so I thought […]
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We are fans of the Reflex Adapt by MiSTer Addons, we even very recently held a giveaway for one. So it’s really nice to find that Nicholas De Leon has designed some Custom Firmware that takes the already excellent experience even further. The Reflex Adapt already gives you lots of controller compatibly that can be […]
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CRT-NES: A Pixelated Dream in the Palm of Your Hand! In an age dominated by crisp flat modern displays displays (LCD,LED,OLED etc), one modder has dared to go back in time, delivering a truly unique and wonderfully “blast from the past” gaming experience: a handheld NES powered by a glorious, miniature CRT screen! Behold the […]
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A new Super Mario World ROM hack has dropped, and it’s already turning heads. The Dimensional Castle Starring Aeron, created by Anorakun and released on August 31, 2025, continues the story of Aeron, the goofy magician from Aeron’s Golden Cookie Quest. This time, Aeron finds himself trapped in a castle full of ruthless foes, tricky […]
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Developer OzzyOuzo is making waves in the retro gaming scene with not one, but two exciting projects in development for the Neo Geo AES and MVS. Both titles bring arcade classics to SNK’s hardware, keeping the retro charm alive while adding modern polish. Bad Dudes: Burger Edition The cult classic Bad Dudes Vs. Dragon Ninja […]
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DreamSDK is a ready-to-use development kit that simplifies coding for the Sega Dreamcast, providing all the tools you need in one package. Designed for Windows users, it’s been the go-to setup for homebrew developers looking for a smooth start. Now, DreamSDK R4 is here. Created by SiZiOUS, this release brings better compatibility, new features, and […]
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This is the second entry in our “Looking Back” series, following our deep dive into Crash Bandicoot on the PlayStation. My own journey with F-Zero started on my very own SNES, and I can still remember the first time I powered it on and felt the rush of speed as Mute City’s theme blasted through […]
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