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ModRetro Chromatic Gains Wireless Game Downloads

ModRetro Chromatic Gains Wireless Game Downloads

Developer David Walter has found a way to wirelessly download games onto the ModRetro Chromatic, a Game Boy-style handheld. The feat follows the device being fully unlocked, opening it up to modifications beyond its original design. The Chromatic has drawn attention among retro enthusiasts for its premium build and compatibility with classic Game Boy cartridges, and this latest development points to a growing homebrew and modding scene around the hardware. via retrododo.com

Miyamoto Names Super Mario Bros.’ Biggest Invention

Miyamoto Names Super Mario Bros.' Biggest Invention

Shigeru Miyamoto has given an interview to Denfaminicogamer reflecting on his early years at Nintendo, including the creation of Super Mario Bros. In it, he names what he considers the game's biggest "invention," singling out a design element other than well-known features like warp pipes or Bullet Bills. The interview coincides with Miyamoto receiving Japan's Order of Culture award. Super Mario Bros. launched on the NES in 1985 and became one of the most influential platformers of all time. via timeextension.com

Modder Turns NES Into Working Windows-Style Desktop

A modder has built a Windows-like desktop environment running on original NES hardware. The project reportedly includes a CD drive and recreates the experience of slow dial-up era internet, resulting in what is described as a surprisingly complete and functional system. The build pushes the console's hardware well beyond its original design to emulate a period-accurate retro computing experience. via tomshardware.com

Fan Project Brings F-Zero to Nintendo DS

Fan Project Brings F-Zero to Nintendo DS

A homebrew developer is working on an F-Zero game built for the Nintendo DS, according to Retro Dodo. The project was shared with the site directly by its creator, a reader who contacted the publication about the work. Retro Dodo describes the project favourably based on what it has seen so far. F-Zero is a futuristic racing series Nintendo first launched on the SNES in 1990. via retrododo.com

Blast Corps N64 Gets Static Recompilation for PC

Blast Corps N64 Gets Static Recompilation for PC

A new static recompilation of Rare's N64 demolition game Blast Corps has been released, bringing it to Windows, macOS and Linux. The project is described as "100% gen-AI free" and reimagines the original title with modern conveniences including higher-resolution graphics, increased framerates, widescreen support and mod support. Blast Corps originally launched on the Nintendo 64 and tasked players with clearing a path for a runaway truck carrying missiles by demolishing buildings in its way. via timeextension.com

Mario Sunshine Online Mod Hits 2.0, Adds Eclipse Support

Mario Sunshine Online Mod Hits 2.0, Adds Eclipse Support

Modder Daytendo 64, a member of the Super Mario Elements community, has released version 2.0 of Better Super Mario Sunshine Online. The mod lets up to 10 players join a game of Super Mario Sunshine simultaneously online, running on a Windows setup via the Dolphin emulator. The new version adds support for Super Mario Eclipse, another fan project, along with additional playable characters. Super Mario Sunshine originally released for the Nintendo GameCube in 2002. via timeextension.com

PM Studios to Publish Croc & Croc 2 Physical Editions in 2027

PM Studios to Publish Croc & Croc 2 Physical Editions in 2027

Argonaut Games has announced an agreement with publisher PM Studios to produce physical editions of its Croc: Legend of the Gobbos and Croc 2: Kingdom of the Gobbos remasters. The games will arrive on disc for PS5 and Game Card for Nintendo Switch in spring 2027. This follows a string of recent Croc-related news, including the shipping of long-delayed Collector's Editions and an announced N64 physical port of the original game. via timeextension.com

Pokémon Super Vanilla Red and Blue Hacks Released

A fan developer has released Super Vanilla Red and Super Vanilla Blue, ROM hacks that bring full colour graphics using the original Generation 1 sprites to Pokémon Red and Blue. The hacks add quality-of-life features including an experience bar, a caught indicator, shiny and gender indicators in battle, running shoes, instant text and a repel prompt. Battle speed has also been increased. The project is shared on Hackdex and GitHub. via pokecommunity.com

Portopia Remake Adds Five New Cases, Famicom Original

Portopia Remake Adds Five New Cases, Famicom Original

The remake of Yuji Horii's 1983 detective adventure Portopia Serial Murder Case has been detailed further ahead of its Japanese release on Switch, Switch 2 and PC. The game, NEXT: THE PORTOPIA SERIAL MURDER CASE, will include five new investigations beyond the original story, along with a playable version of the classic Famicom release. It is being developed by room6 and published by G-Mode. via console-classics.com

Pokémon Doom Desire Fan Game Updated to v1.1

Pokémon Doom Desire, a fan-made Pokémon ROM hack, has been updated to version 1.1. The game is set in a new region called Sorrells, which places heavy emphasis on nature's role in the world, and follows a fresh trainer collecting eight gym badges before facing the Pokémon league. A mysterious group causing unrest in the background also features in the story. This update follows the game's earlier debut release. via pokecommunity.com

Pokemon True Black ROM Hack Released Complete

Pokemon True Black, a fan-made ROM hack of Pokemon Black, has been released in complete form as the creator's first hack project. The hack expands access to items and TMs that were normally locked behind the Battle Subway or hard-to-reach NPC requirements, while sticking to the original Black and White philosophy of only allowing Generation 5 Pokemon. Pokemon variety has also been expanded throughout the game to give more varied encounters for both normal playthroughs and nuzlockes. via pokecommunity.com