The SNES version of Mortal Kombat was infamous for what it didn’t have, the blood, gore, and raw violence that defined the arcade original. But what if that changed? A new hack aims to answer that with a vengeance. Mortal Kombat Nitro Championship Edition. Inspired by James MK Fink’s legendary Mortal Kombat Nitro and building […]
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SMW hacker Steven Atauchi has released a new trailer for the upcoming Beta 2.0 of Super Mario World Mix, his ongoing ROM hack for the SNES classic. While the exact release date isn’t confirmed yet, he’s aiming for August, to coincide with the next SMW Central C3 event. The new trailer gives fans a preview […]
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Version 3.3a of Doom 32X Resurrection is here, delivering a wave of visual and technical upgrades to Sega’s 32X. Developed by heyjoeway, this fan project continues to enhance the original port well beyond its commercial release. This update introduces high-resolution weapon sprites, a unified color palette, and per-episode intermission screens. Behind the scenes, memory optimizations […]
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Mortal Kombat II: Arkade Edition is a ROM hack that overhauls the infamous NES bootleg of Mortal Kombat II. Originally a barely functional pirate port, this version makes major improvements to graphics, sound, and gameplay, bringing it closer in spirit to the arcade classic. The hack refines controls, updates sprites and backgrounds, and adds more […]
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Pixel Cherry Ninja returns with another roundup of the latest in retro gaming and FPGA developments. From new core updates to exciting fan projects and hardware news, this weekly video covers the standout stories you may have missed. See timestamps and sources below.
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Keio Flying Squadron 2 (originally Keiou Yuugekitai – Katsugeki-hen in Japan) now has two new fan patches that bring English-friendly options to the superior NTSC version of the game. An English PAL Experience, Without the Downsides One patch transforms the Japanese version into something nearly identical to the European release: full English text, English voiceovers, […]
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Metroid: Engage Ridley is a Metroid: Zero Mission ROM hack that condenses the classic GBA experience into a fast-paced, single-map challenge. Created by justaicon, this bite-sized adventure has been available for a little while now and is steadily gaining recognition among fans. Set shortly after Metroid II, the story follows Samus as she tracks Ridley […]
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A full English fan translation of Waku Waku Puyo Puyo Dungeon is now available, making Compile’s quirky dungeon-crawling RPG finally accessible to non-Japanese players. Originally released for the Sega Saturn, the game is a spinoff of the popular Puyo Puyo series, blending light-hearted charm with roguelike mechanics and turn-based combat. Players explore randomly generated dungeons […]
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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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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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