This hack stands out as a unique blend of two beloved N64 games: Banjo-Kazooie and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Players control Banjo and Kazooie as they navigate through Hyrule, collecting ...

September 13th 1993, colloquially known as Mortal Monday, became a dividing line in the battle for 16-bit supremacy. The mega popular arcade game Mortal Kombat was ported to Super Nintendo and Sega ...

Pokémon fans are revitalizing the classic Kanto region through ROM hacks that range from subtle bug-fix updates to expansive overhauls with new mechanics, stories, and Pokémon from across generations.

Pokémon fan creativity is evolving from traditional ROM hacks to AI-powered tools that let anyone design custom creatures, regions, and stories. Procedural generation and advanced AI models are making ...

Anthony is a writer who's worked in the games industry for four years. He's a competitive gamer with a soft spot for retro titles. Anthony enjoys speedrunning a few titles, but Simpson's Hit & Run is ...

Pokemon is an absolutely massive franchise, to the point of arguably being the biggest in gaming. Every year, Game Freak (and Nintendo) seem to drop an official entry, even if they might not always be ...

This hack of Super Mario Sunshine is often considered one of the best GameCube ROM hacks. It introduces significant improvements over the original game, such as the ability to play on Outset Island ...

Sometimes, the only thing wrong with a game is that there just isn't enough of it. Popular titles that left gamers hungry for more levels and more complex challenges led to the proliferation of ROM ...

Difficulty is a type of ROM hacks for Pokémon, with some fan projects upping the challenge of the normal games into absurd ...

The Pokemon series is long-lasting not just because of fans’ dedication to the mainline games but also in part due to the fan projects inspired by what Game Freak has created. Pokemon Rom Hacks are a ...