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Pokémon Let’s Go Peerless Pikachu & Exquisite Eevee PLUS Released

A fan developer has released Pokémon Let's Go: Peerless Pikachu & Exquisite Eevee PLUS, a sequel to and reimagining of the earlier Peerless Pikachu & Exquisite Eevee mod. The new version overhauls wild encounters, drawing inspiration from the Johto games, with full changes made to land, sea and sky encounter tables. The project is described as containing more effort than typical FireRed/LeafGreen based ports, and adds further features on top of the original mod's groundwork. via pokecommunity.com

DIY Mod Adds OLED Screen, USB-C to Game Boy Color

DIY Mod Adds OLED Screen, USB-C to Game Boy Color

A DIY modding project has upgraded the Game Boy Color with an OLED screen while retaining the console's original hardware. The mod adds USB-C charging, wireless charging support, RGB buttons, improved audio and a larger battery for extended play time. It also brings performance improvements intended to modernise the handheld without replacing its classic internals. The Game Boy Color, released by Nintendo in 1998, remains a popular target for hobbyist hardware mods. via console-classics.com

Pokemon Evergreen, Emerald ROM Hack, Released Complete

Pokemon Evergreen, a fan-made ROM hack of Pokemon Emerald, has been released in its complete form. The hack was created by Cimbachu888 and finalized, bugfixed and published by WoRLAND. It keeps the game mostly vanilla while adding quality-of-life updates and letting players choose from six starters, covering all five original Eeveelutions plus Eevee itself, with Leafeon, Glaceon and Sylveon also added to the game. Shiny encounter odds have been increased to 1.1 percent, and wild encounters throughout the game have been reworked. via pokecommunity.com

The Making Of Addams Family Values Explored by Ocean Software Devs

The Making Of Addams Family Values Explored by Ocean Software Devs

Time Extension has published a making-of feature on The Addams Family Values, Ocean Software's 1995 tie-in game for the SNES and Sega Mega Drive. The article explores how the developers aimed to blend the Hollywood license with gameplay influenced by The Legend of Zelda, and includes a recollection that management did not fully understand the development or creative process. The game arrived nearly two years after its inspiring film, released into a market already looking toward the next console generation, and never received major magazine coverage at the time. Ocean Software was a prominent British publisher and developer known for numerous licensed games throughout the 8-bit and 16-bit eras. via timeextension.com

8BitDo Arcade Controller Pro Up for Pre-Order

8BitDo Arcade Controller Pro Up for Pre-Order

8BitDo has announced the Arcade Controller Pro, a leverless fightstick-style controller for Nintendo Switch and PC, now available for pre-order ahead of a November 30 release. The compact unit features 17 face buttons using 8BitDo's low-profile linear mechanical switches with swappable caps, plus both wired and wireless connectivity. A quick-release glass faceplate allows easy access to the internals for customization or maintenance. via timeextension.com

140+ Pokémon GBA ROM Hacks Get French Translation Patches

A fan effort has released French-language translation patches for more than 140 Pokémon Game Boy Advance ROM hacks. The patches are distributed in BPS format, a common patch type used by the ROM hacking community to apply changes to existing game files. The project covers a large swath of the GBA Pokémon fan-hacking scene, making a wide range of hacks accessible to French-speaking players who previously had to rely on English or other language versions. via reddit.com/r/PokemonROMhacks

Nintendo Power’s Gail Tilden Recalls Disliking the Virtual Boy

Nintendo Power's Gail Tilden Recalls Disliking the Virtual Boy

Gail Tilden, who joined Nintendo in 1983 and later became editor-in-chief of Nintendo Power before rising to VP of brand management, has given a new interview to Retro Gamer magazine. In it she discusses the less enjoyable parts of her Nintendo Power career, including having to promote products she personally disliked. She singles out the Virtual Boy, saying the red-screened headset reminded her of visiting the eye doctor. Tilden also helped launch the NES in North America and later played a role in bringing Pokémon to Western markets. via timeextension.com

Pokemon Super Dark Worship Gets Full English Translation

Pokemon Super Dark Worship Gets Full English Translation

A full English translation of Pokemon Super Dark Worship, a fan-made ROM hack built on Pokemon FireRed, has been released. The hack incorporates Pokemon from Generations 1 through 9 alongside mechanics such as Mega Evolution, Z-Moves and Dynamax. This release covers the final version of the hack, making the complete game accessible to English-speaking players for the first time. via hack-haven.com

Pokemon Banana Version Hack Updated to 1.3

Pokemon Banana Version, a fan-made ROM hack built on Pokémon FireRed (US v1.0) for the Game Boy Advance, has been updated to version 1.3. Created by Jace.of.Hearts, the complete hack is premised on all Pokémon having mysteriously turned into bananas. The project is available through Hackdex, continuing a long line of FireRed-based fan hacks that rework the original's premise and content. via pokecommunity.com

Pokémon TCG Recall Hack Lets Evolutions Use Prior Attacks

Pokémon TCG Recall is a hack of the Game Boy Pokémon Trading Card Game that allows evolved Pokémon to inherit and use attacks and Pokémon Powers from their previous evolutionary stages through new menu options. The base game's cards remain unchanged, with the hack focused on mechanics and quality-of-life tweaks, and the AI has been updated to understand the new mechanic. It is available in versions 1.1.0 and 2.2. via pokecommunity.com