A hardware project has fitted a Game Boy with an e-paper display, a screen type normally associated with slow refresh rates used in e-readers. Despite this limitation, the build reportedly achieves 30 frames per second while running Super Mario Land and other classic Game Boy titles. via console-classics.com
Pokemon Emerald Kaleidoscope is a fan-made ROM hack based on Pokemon Emerald that has now reached its version 1.0 public beta, making it available for players to try. via reddit.com/r/PokemonROMhacks
Former Nintendo of America employee Donna Darbous is auctioning original Donkey Kong flyer artwork by artist Leslie Cabarga through Landry Pop. The two-piece artwork, estimated at $100,000-$150,000, currently has a highest bid of $80,000 and depicts the earliest public illustration of Mario as Jumpman alongside Donkey Kong and Pauline. via videogameschronicle.com
A fan translator has released an English language patch for Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu/Eevee, a Spanish-language ROM hack built on Pokémon FireRed, bringing version 8.1 to English-speaking players. via reddit.com/r/PokemonROMhacks
A fan project has ported the multiplayer mode of Halo: Combat Evolved to the Nintendo 64, running the Xbox launch title on hardware it was never designed for. The port is described as a technically demanding effort that pushes the N64 well past its typical capabilities. via retrododo.com
Former Nintendo of America Advertising Manager Donna Darbous is auctioning a collection of items from her personal archive, headlined by original promotional artwork for the 1981 arcade game Donkey Kong. She says she recovered the artwork from a dumpster during a storage room clearout at Nintendo of America. via timeextension.com
Avermedia has released the Core Go, a combination USB PD charger and docking device compatible with the Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, Steam Deck and other handheld platforms. It provides HDMI output up to 4K60 resolution and a USB input port for connecting controllers, keyboards and mice. via retrorgb.com
A new fan mod transforms Pokémon Fire Red into a voxel-style 3D experience playable in the browser, following the earlier 3D Voxel mod made for Pokémon Red. The hack introduces real-time boss battles rather than the series' traditional turn-based combat. via retrododo.com
Pokémon Platinum Reforged is a fan-made ROM hack that combines Pokémon Platinum with the battle engine from Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. An alpha version of the project has been released for players to try. via reddit.com/r/PokemonROMhacks
Pokémon VANTA Black is a fan-made ROM hack of Pokémon Black 1 that reworks the original Unova adventure while keeping its overall spirit. The hack restricts the Pokédex to native Unova species with some new additions, and alters types and abilities for many Pokémon. Version 1.5.0 is the first official release, covering the entire main story through the credits after a year of development. via pokecommunity.com
Pokémon White Double Drive is a fan-made ROM hack that reworks Pokémon White's Unova region around all-doubles battles. It adds built-in level caps, quality of life features, custom cutscenes and advanced doubles AI, with a playable demo now available. via reddit.com/r/PokemonROMhacks
Anbernic has shared a new gameplay showcase for its upcoming RG DDS dual-screen handheld, demonstrating the Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 chipset running 3DS, PS2, PC, PS3, Xbox and Android games. via retrohandhelds.gg
