Super Mario Meltdown: 60-Star Adventure with New Worlds, Mechanics, and Music

Super Mario Meltdown is an ambitious Super Mario 64 ROM hack made by Ri2dlox featuring 60 Power Stars across more than 30 uniquely crafted maps. This fan-made adventure sets Mario on a mission to stop a menacing Bowser, who’s trying to open evil portals throughout the Mushroom Kingdom using the power of the Stars. With […]

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Mario Kart: Double Dash!! RTGP – A Retro Remix is on the Way

Mario Kart: Double Dash!! RTGP (Retro Track Grand Prix) is an ambitious fan-made mod that injects classic Mario Kart tracks into the iconic GameCube title. It aims to revive circuits from games like Super Mario Kart (SNES), Mario Kart 64 (N64), and Mario Kart: Super Circuit (GBA), all while retaining the unique two-rider mechanic that […]

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X68000 Core For MiSTer FPGA Gets Additional Controllers

If you want to try out the latest nightly version of the Sharp X68000 core, then head on over to the MiSTer FPGA Discord server. Here’s an invite. You’ll need to head over to the “unstable nightlies” channel to find this updated core. The update has been provided by developer dshadoff (David Shadoff). David states […]

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X68000 – An Underrated Classic That Shines on MiSTer FPGA

When people talk about retro Japanese computers, names like the MSX and PC-98 often dominate the conversation. But there’s one system that deserves far more attention the Sharp X68000. Originally released in 1987, the X68000 was a powerhouse for its time, boasting hardware specs that rivaled arcade machines. Nowadays thanks to MiSTer FPGA, this once […]

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Pokémon Cinder Fall – Expanded FireRed Hack with New Islands

Pokémon Cinder Fall is a ROM hack of Pokémon FireRed that expands the original game with new regions, quality-of-life improvements, and updated progression. Developed by ozach99, the project aims to offer a more complete and self-contained experience while staying close to the classic formula. Key Features The hack focuses on accessibility and smoother pacing. Trainer […]

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The True Sequel to Mario Kart 64 | Mario Kart 64 Amped Up v3.00 is out now!

It’s no secret that we over at Metal Game Solid love ROM Hacks. Mario Kart 64 Amped Up is the pinnacle of Mario Kart 64 ROM hacks. It adds so much to the game including brand new tracks, some from other games like Diddy Kong racing and a whole lot more. It adds assets from […]

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Remaining Games on the Taito System SJ are Coming to the MiSTer and Analogue Pocket

FPGA Core Developer Anton Gale, who has brought us a number of core over the years for the MiSTer FPGA and the Analogue Pocket. Cast your mind back a bit, and you’ll remember they released the Taito SJ core. This release had the vast majority of the games working, but some were not implemented due […]

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Eliminate Down – Remix Mode Modernizes a Mega Drive Classic

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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