Video showcases Zelda: A Link to the Past port for Sega Saturn
A YouTube video from channel thesegaguru presents a port of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, originally released for the SNES, running on the Sega Saturn. via YouTube
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Pokémon Emerald ROM hack adds real-time voice control battling
A Pokémon Emerald ROM hack, announced a few weeks ago, has gained a new feature allowing players to control battles using their voice in real time. The project continues to draw attention within the ongoing wave of Pokémon fan-made hacks. via retrododo.com
HyperBoy+ flash cart released for Nintendo Virtual Bo
RetroOnyx has released the HyperBoy+, a 32MBit flash cartridge for the Nintendo Virtual Boy with 32K x 8 nvSRAM save support and a single game slot. It is available from RetroOnyx for $215 and from Stone Age Gamer for $224.99. via retrolike.net
New Pokémon Pinball Fan Game “World Field” Launches This Week
A new fan-made Pokémon pinball game called World Field is set for release this week, following in the tradition of the Game Boy Color classic Pokémon Pinball. It appears to be part of the ongoing wave of Pokémon-themed fan projects. via retrododo.com
PKForge storage app launches for Pokémon ROM hacks on Android
PKForge is a newly released Android application designed to function like a Pokémon Bank for storing and managing creatures, with support for ROM hacks and retro handhelds. It arrives amid an ongoing wave of fan-made Pokémon projects and ROM hacks. via retrododo.com
English translation patch released for Famicom Maniac Mansion
A fan translator known as rickyderocher has released a complete English translation patch for the 1988 Japanese Famicom version of Maniac Mansion, a different release from the later 1990 conversion. The hack also adds some gameplay conveniences and works on regular NES hardware since the Famicom preceded it. via rickyderocher.itch.io
Super ZSNES emulator adds Apple TV and Android TV support
Developer zsKnight has released version 0.310 of Super ZSNES, adding support for Apple TV and Android TV streaming boxes alongside HD enhancements for Star Fox. The update also includes bug fixes and performance optimizations, with the Apple and Android versions priced at $3. via retrorgb.com
GoldenEye 007 Plus mod adds co-op and multiplayer upgrades
GoldenEye 007 Plus, a mod for the N64 classic, adds a third-person camera option alongside four-player co-op, multiplayer updates and faster loading times. via console-classics.com
NitroDeck DS Launcher for Android Prepping Dual-Screen Update
Mr. Rubik, an Android developer known for creating custom launchers, is working on an update to his NitroDeck launcher, which replicates the Nintendo DS interface. The new version is aimed at improving support for dual-screen Android handhelds. via retrododo.com
Konami marks Castlevania’s 40th with free NES game and 3D collection tease
Konami has released a video marking Castlevania's 40th anniversary and is offering Castlevania: 40th Anniversary Edition, the original NES game, free on iOS and Android until October 24, 2026. Fans believe the video also contains a tease for a 3D Castlevania collection. via timeextension.com
Super Bomberman Collection gets physical release on PS5, Xbox, Switch
Red Art Games, working with Konami, has released physical editions of Super Bomberman Collection for PS5, Xbox and Nintendo Switch, following its digital launch in February. The compilation gathers eight games from the franchise's Nintendo era, including the five SNES Super Bomberman titles and spin-off Super Bomberman: Panic Bomber W. A Nintendo Switch 2 game card version is coming soon. via timeextension.com
Pokémon Snap fan port brings N64 game to Quest VR
A developer has ported Pokémon Snap, the Nintendo 64 photography game, to work on Quest VR headsets. The project is part of a recent surge of Pokémon-related ROM hacks and ports circulating among fans. via retrododo.com