The Legend of Zelda: Mirror of Worlds Pushes the NES to Its Limit

After claiming Perils of Darkness would be his final Zelda 1 hack, creator The3Dude has returned with one last surprise. The Legend of Zelda: Mirror of Worlds is a massive NES overhaul created through advanced ASM hacking, merging both quests into a single, expanded adventure. The Recorder has been transformed into the new Mirror of […]

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Super Mario World Redone: 40 Years of Mario Edition

A brand new version of Super Mario World Redone has been released to celebrate four decades of Mario adventures, bringing a major round of updates and polish to Nintendo’s 16-bit classic. Version 2.6 introduces several enhancements, including upgraded visuals that take full advantage of the Super Nintendo’s color palette, new playable characters with unique abilities, […]

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Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Gets Enhanced Saturn Patch

The Sega Saturn version of Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, originally released in Japan as Akumajou Dracula X: Gekka no Yasoukyoku on June 25, 1998, has received a major enhancement thanks to a new translation and optimization patch from the Meduza Team, led by Rafael Silva. Based on their previous “Ultimate” release, this version delivers […]

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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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The King of Fighters: Battle de Paradise Finally Gets an English Translation

After 25 years, The King of Fighters: Battle de Paradise for the Neo Geo Pocket Color has finally received a full English translation thanks to Marc Robledo, with contributions from xenophile and Kensu William. Originally released only in Japan in 2000, this lighthearted KOF spin-off blends board game elements with the series’ trademark humor. Players […]

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The Human Weapon: Dead Fox – English Patch Restores Original Tone and Dialogue

Capcom’s 1990 NES title Ningen Heiki: Dead Fox (The Human Weapon: Dead Fox) has received a full English translation thanks to a new patch by BlackPaladin. Known outside Japan as Code Name: Viper, the game is often seen as Capcom’s take on Rolling Thunder, blending side-scrolling gunplay with platforming and hostage rescue elements. Players take […]

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PCN – Weekly News Video Ep169 + Source List

00:51 3DO MiSTer 02:51 PuLiRuLA MiSTer 03:45 Euro Champ 92 MiSTer 04:04 NES Big Update MiSTer 05:35 Mega CD Update MiSTer 06:03 Gravis UltraSound in AO486 MiSTer 6:59 SuperStationOne + Accessories 10:56 Update All Timeline MiSTer 12:15 MiSTer Discord Game Challenge 13:34 Test Builds and Unstable Nightlies MiSTer 14:38 NES Update (unofficial) Analogue Pocket 16:43 […]

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SGB2-Pokemon-Suite Adds Pokémon borders to Super Game Boy 2

A new fan project called SGB2-Pokemon-Suite gives the Japanese Super Game Boy 2 a colorful Pokémon makeover. By applying a simple BPS patch to the Super Game Boy 2 (Japan).sfc ROM, you can replace the default borders and icons with Pokémon-themed artwork inspired by the first two generations of games. The project features both new […]

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Project Lost Bits Recreates the Beta Version of Super Mario Bros.

A new ROM hack titled Project Lost Bits gives players a look at what Super Mario Bros. might have looked like in its early prototype stages. Developed by KristalBaf, this fan project recreates elements from Nintendo’s original design drafts, early artwork, and planning sheets for the iconic NES platformer. The hack restores an early title […]

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