Many of us, yes, myself absolutely included, grew up playing Super Mario Bros on the NES. An absolute blast of a game that introduced many to the platform genre. The video embedded above details a technical project by a Inkbox to hack the game. The objective was to merge all 32 levels into a single, […]
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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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Not every great game becomes a hit the moment it hits store shelves. Some titles were too weird, too niche, or just released at the wrong time. But thanks to word of mouth, emulation, and a growing love for retro gaming, these once-overlooked gems have finally found the appreciation they deserve. Let’s take a trip […]
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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 brand new NES ROM hack has landed, combining the classic puzzle-platformer Lode Runner with the iconic world of Minecraft. Released by SuperScuud89DS, this hack swaps out the original graphics for a blocky Minecraft theme, putting players in control of Steve as he digs, climbs, and outsmarts enemies that have now been replaced with zombies. […]
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A new ROM hack of Alien 3 for the NES has just been released. The hack focuses on refreshing the game’s overall visuals and atmosphere: While the gameplay remains faithful to the original, these tweaks give the 1990s title a modernized presentation that enhances both clarity and mood. Download the patch here.
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Halcyon is the name, jumping and shooting things is the game. If you’ve ever played Blaster Master then this will instantly appeal to you. If you haven’t then you’re missing out, it’s a platform tank based Run n Gun game that has a very unique style and feel to it. Best of all it’s in […]
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Released by GbreezeSunset on August 10, 2025, House of Flying Veggies is a short but challenging Super Mario Bros. 2 Kaizo hack built entirely around advanced veggie-throwing techniques. In ROM hacking terms, Kaizo describes fan-made levels that are intentionally difficult and puzzle-heavy, often requiring precise movement, unusual mechanics, or unconventional problem solving. Each stage in […]
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A new ROM hack for Dragon Ball Z III: Ressen Jinzou Ningen on NES (Famicom), titled Killer Androids [HP+], has been released by injoon84. This gameplay-focused update increases the HP of several major bosses, including Freeza, Cooler (transformed), and Androids 19, 18, 17, and 16, making battles more challenging. Thanks to YouTuber zack86735, both Vegeta […]
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A new NES ROM hack brings Metal Force into the world of Mega Man Zero, thanks to a creative reimagining by hacker Xander Max, with additional contributions from Velpachallenger, Al Vino02, and Drax01. Originally released as an unlicensed Korean NES game, Metal Force has long flown under the radar. This hack breathes new life into […]
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