Patch Notes⁶⁴
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A news hub for all things retro gaming, including ROM hacks, mods, Kickstarters and Indies!
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To commemorate the announcement of Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, Capcom will be uploading the English version of the anime on their YouTube channel for free for a limited time. New episodes every Wednesday 1:00 AM PST; Episode 2 out now.
🔗 YouTube Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?lis...
🔗 YouTube Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?lis...
December 25, 2025 at 9:34 PM
To commemorate the announcement of Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, Capcom will be uploading the English version of the anime on their YouTube channel for free for a limited time. New episodes every Wednesday 1:00 AM PST; Episode 2 out now.
🔗 YouTube Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?lis...
🔗 YouTube Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Game of Tobi over on YouTube shares his progress on his Mario Maker demake for the GBA. The video showcases a Super Mario 63 style, hidden blocks, and customizable pipes. A Nintendo DS version is also teased.
🔗 youtu.be/VWwUwzXWxak?...
🔗 youtu.be/VWwUwzXWxak?...
December 25, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Game of Tobi over on YouTube shares his progress on his Mario Maker demake for the GBA. The video showcases a Super Mario 63 style, hidden blocks, and customizable pipes. A Nintendo DS version is also teased.
🔗 youtu.be/VWwUwzXWxak?...
🔗 youtu.be/VWwUwzXWxak?...
From Fantastic_Kangaroo_5 on Reddit: New commit on the Duckstation Github adds the option to show graphics from the older PS1 GPU (SCPH-1002)
🔗 www.reddit.com/r/emulation/...
🔗 www.reddit.com/r/emulation/...
December 25, 2025 at 2:54 PM
From Fantastic_Kangaroo_5 on Reddit: New commit on the Duckstation Github adds the option to show graphics from the older PS1 GPU (SCPH-1002)
🔗 www.reddit.com/r/emulation/...
🔗 www.reddit.com/r/emulation/...
Yesterday on Christmas Eve, two games received English translations:
▫️ Magical Date: Operation Heart-Throb: A mix of Dating Sim and Party Game for the PS1.
▫️ Ys 1: The first game ever in the franchise for the PC-88. Completed six years ago, but creator decided to release it now.
▫️ Magical Date: Operation Heart-Throb: A mix of Dating Sim and Party Game for the PS1.
▫️ Ys 1: The first game ever in the franchise for the PC-88. Completed six years ago, but creator decided to release it now.
December 25, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Yesterday on Christmas Eve, two games received English translations:
▫️ Magical Date: Operation Heart-Throb: A mix of Dating Sim and Party Game for the PS1.
▫️ Ys 1: The first game ever in the franchise for the PC-88. Completed six years ago, but creator decided to release it now.
▫️ Magical Date: Operation Heart-Throb: A mix of Dating Sim and Party Game for the PS1.
▫️ Ys 1: The first game ever in the franchise for the PC-88. Completed six years ago, but creator decided to release it now.
The SM64COOPDX team revealed yesterday that Sonic the Hedgehog is their final character for their "Extra Characters" modpack. This mod releases Early 2026 and includes a moveset from Sonic CD and Sonic Adventure.
December 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The SM64COOPDX team revealed yesterday that Sonic the Hedgehog is their final character for their "Extra Characters" modpack. This mod releases Early 2026 and includes a moveset from Sonic CD and Sonic Adventure.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everyone! Do you have a dedicated winter game you like to play during this time of year? 🎄
December 25, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everyone! Do you have a dedicated winter game you like to play during this time of year? 🎄
In case you missed it 5 days ago, Darcy Rayner (@FengShuiAvenger) released a GBA fan game demo titled Crash Bandicoot Twisted. It's inspired by the other Crash games, Huge Adventure and N-Tranced.
▫️ Approx. 10 min.
▫️ Creator might "return to it eventually."
▫️ Graphics made in Aseprite
▫️ Approx. 10 min.
▫️ Creator might "return to it eventually."
▫️ Graphics made in Aseprite
December 25, 2025 at 2:26 AM
In case you missed it 5 days ago, Darcy Rayner (@FengShuiAvenger) released a GBA fan game demo titled Crash Bandicoot Twisted. It's inspired by the other Crash games, Huge Adventure and N-Tranced.
▫️ Approx. 10 min.
▫️ Creator might "return to it eventually."
▫️ Graphics made in Aseprite
▫️ Approx. 10 min.
▫️ Creator might "return to it eventually."
▫️ Graphics made in Aseprite
Phaneropterinae (@Phantonomy) over on Reddit today has showcased their ROM hack titled Pokémon Ultra Eclipse. It'll serve as a faithful/loyal Alolan demake. So far only the title sequence is revealed. Join the Discord server for more info: discord.gg/5KaesJHx9e
December 25, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Phaneropterinae (@Phantonomy) over on Reddit today has showcased their ROM hack titled Pokémon Ultra Eclipse. It'll serve as a faithful/loyal Alolan demake. So far only the title sequence is revealed. Join the Discord server for more info: discord.gg/5KaesJHx9e
In case you missed it yesterday, Harvest Moon 64 is now 100% decompiled thanks to harvestwhisperer. This means that the game has turned into readable code so others can study it for possible ports or mods in the future. More work will be done to the decomp repo in the future.
December 25, 2025 at 1:22 AM
In case you missed it yesterday, Harvest Moon 64 is now 100% decompiled thanks to harvestwhisperer. This means that the game has turned into readable code so others can study it for possible ports or mods in the future. More work will be done to the decomp repo in the future.
Today, Shadow501announced their working on an English translation for the SEGA Saturn version of Genso Suikoden.
▫️ All text in-game will be in uppercase.
▫️ Translation will remain accurate to the original script.
▫️ More updates and progress coming soon.
▫️ All text in-game will be in uppercase.
▫️ Translation will remain accurate to the original script.
▫️ More updates and progress coming soon.
December 25, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Today, Shadow501announced their working on an English translation for the SEGA Saturn version of Genso Suikoden.
▫️ All text in-game will be in uppercase.
▫️ Translation will remain accurate to the original script.
▫️ More updates and progress coming soon.
▫️ All text in-game will be in uppercase.
▫️ Translation will remain accurate to the original script.
▫️ More updates and progress coming soon.
UPCOMING KICKSTARTER PROJECTS — PART 1
There are currently two Game Boy Color-inspired Kickstarters that have about 2 weeks left:
▫️ Pocket Empires - Kickstarter Edition: A Civ game containing exclusive content.
▫️ Lunar Mystery 2103: A new Sci-Fi adventure game with complicated puzzles.
There are currently two Game Boy Color-inspired Kickstarters that have about 2 weeks left:
▫️ Pocket Empires - Kickstarter Edition: A Civ game containing exclusive content.
▫️ Lunar Mystery 2103: A new Sci-Fi adventure game with complicated puzzles.
December 25, 2025 at 12:57 AM
UPCOMING KICKSTARTER PROJECTS — PART 1
There are currently two Game Boy Color-inspired Kickstarters that have about 2 weeks left:
▫️ Pocket Empires - Kickstarter Edition: A Civ game containing exclusive content.
▫️ Lunar Mystery 2103: A new Sci-Fi adventure game with complicated puzzles.
There are currently two Game Boy Color-inspired Kickstarters that have about 2 weeks left:
▫️ Pocket Empires - Kickstarter Edition: A Civ game containing exclusive content.
▫️ Lunar Mystery 2103: A new Sci-Fi adventure game with complicated puzzles.
Super Mario Elements, a group of Sunshine enthusiasts have released Super Mario Tropical Freeze today. It's a mod of Super Mario Sunshine that turns Isle Delfino into a winter wonderland; filled with new assets and enemies. Help Mario slip n' slide through each mission to retrieve the Shine Sprites!
December 24, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Super Mario Elements, a group of Sunshine enthusiasts have released Super Mario Tropical Freeze today. It's a mod of Super Mario Sunshine that turns Isle Delfino into a winter wonderland; filled with new assets and enemies. Help Mario slip n' slide through each mission to retrieve the Shine Sprites!
An SNES homebrew game released yesterday titled "B - 01" made by SUPER-J11BIT. This was made to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Monkey Island series of adventure games; but also serves as a play on the"Insert Disk 22" running gag.
🔗 super-j11bit.my.canva.site
🔗 super-j11bit.my.canva.site
December 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
An SNES homebrew game released yesterday titled "B - 01" made by SUPER-J11BIT. This was made to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Monkey Island series of adventure games; but also serves as a play on the"Insert Disk 22" running gag.
🔗 super-j11bit.my.canva.site
🔗 super-j11bit.my.canva.site
Marc Max (@marcrobledo.com ) with the help of @NiO107 has just released/premiered their colorized version of Ninja Gaiden Shadow DX! Works on both real hardware and emulators.
🔗 Download Here: www.marcrobledo.com/game-boy/nin...
🔗 Download Here: www.marcrobledo.com/game-boy/nin...
December 23, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Marc Max (@marcrobledo.com ) with the help of @NiO107 has just released/premiered their colorized version of Ninja Gaiden Shadow DX! Works on both real hardware and emulators.
🔗 Download Here: www.marcrobledo.com/game-boy/nin...
🔗 Download Here: www.marcrobledo.com/game-boy/nin...
In case you missed it, the SEGA Saturn RPG "Airs Adventure", is now available to play in English! The translation was released December 19th, 2025, with an official trailer on @snowyaria.goodorevengreat.games's YouTube channel.
December 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
In case you missed it, the SEGA Saturn RPG "Airs Adventure", is now available to play in English! The translation was released December 19th, 2025, with an official trailer on @snowyaria.goodorevengreat.games's YouTube channel.
Yesterday, @mattw77777 on Romhacking.net released a ROM hack for the SEGA Genesis titled "Mega Man: The Wily Wars - Mega Hack". It includes the best features from other ROM hacks over the past few years, plus a few that worked only on the PAL version.
🔗 www.romhacking.net/hacks/9281/
🔗 www.romhacking.net/hacks/9281/
December 23, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Yesterday, @mattw77777 on Romhacking.net released a ROM hack for the SEGA Genesis titled "Mega Man: The Wily Wars - Mega Hack". It includes the best features from other ROM hacks over the past few years, plus a few that worked only on the PAL version.
🔗 www.romhacking.net/hacks/9281/
🔗 www.romhacking.net/hacks/9281/
"Kagayaku Kisetsu e Trial Edition" for PS1 is now released in English thanks to Ciox, Sep7, Kotomi, and others. DuckStation and Gamma on iOS are recommended, and has been tested to work on a Japanese PS1. Full PS1 version coming, but it'll take a while.
🔗 patches.tsukimiya.moe/kagayakukise...
🔗 patches.tsukimiya.moe/kagayakukise...
December 23, 2025 at 3:09 PM
"Kagayaku Kisetsu e Trial Edition" for PS1 is now released in English thanks to Ciox, Sep7, Kotomi, and others. DuckStation and Gamma on iOS are recommended, and has been tested to work on a Japanese PS1. Full PS1 version coming, but it'll take a while.
🔗 patches.tsukimiya.moe/kagayakukise...
🔗 patches.tsukimiya.moe/kagayakukise...
@UNIQLO is set to release their Pokémon collection in late March 2026 to celebrate the franchise's 30th anniversary. Their collection of graphic tees for adults and kids will feature original watercolor artwork; and will be priced at ¥1,990 JPY.
🔗 www.uniqlo.com/eu-at/en/spl...
🔗 www.uniqlo.com/eu-at/en/spl...
December 23, 2025 at 2:48 PM
@UNIQLO is set to release their Pokémon collection in late March 2026 to celebrate the franchise's 30th anniversary. Their collection of graphic tees for adults and kids will feature original watercolor artwork; and will be priced at ¥1,990 JPY.
🔗 www.uniqlo.com/eu-at/en/spl...
🔗 www.uniqlo.com/eu-at/en/spl...
The Analogue Pocket can now be used to dump Game Boy & Game Boy Color cartridges (and among other things like save backups) using a tool developed by Noel called MROM. Check out the official site for full documentation and @pixelcherryninja.bsky.social's video below.
December 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The Analogue Pocket can now be used to dump Game Boy & Game Boy Color cartridges (and among other things like save backups) using a tool developed by Noel called MROM. Check out the official site for full documentation and @pixelcherryninja.bsky.social's video below.
On December 18th, indie developer @DeveloperDob on Twitter/X announces Bash Moto, inspired by EA's retro Road Rash series. Coming 2026.
🔗 Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/4227280/...
🔗 Website: www.developerdob.com
🔗 Trailer: youtu.be/PiNg3pG_pPE?...
🔗 Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/4227280/...
🔗 Website: www.developerdob.com
🔗 Trailer: youtu.be/PiNg3pG_pPE?...
December 23, 2025 at 1:31 PM
On December 18th, indie developer @DeveloperDob on Twitter/X announces Bash Moto, inspired by EA's retro Road Rash series. Coming 2026.
🔗 Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/4227280/...
🔗 Website: www.developerdob.com
🔗 Trailer: youtu.be/PiNg3pG_pPE?...
🔗 Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/4227280/...
🔗 Website: www.developerdob.com
🔗 Trailer: youtu.be/PiNg3pG_pPE?...
Huge congrats to @takarikka.github.io and everyone involved for their recent accomplishments!
🔗 github.com/zeldaret/tp
🔗 github.com/zeldaret/tp
December 23, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Huge congrats to @takarikka.github.io and everyone involved for their recent accomplishments!
🔗 github.com/zeldaret/tp
🔗 github.com/zeldaret/tp
Multi system emulator "ares" released v147 today! Updates include updating several system cores, as well as general application and build improvements.
Download it on GitHub: github.com/ares-emulato...
Download it on GitHub: github.com/ares-emulato...
December 23, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Multi system emulator "ares" released v147 today! Updates include updating several system cores, as well as general application and build improvements.
Download it on GitHub: github.com/ares-emulato...
Download it on GitHub: github.com/ares-emulato...
Welcome to Patch Notes⁶⁴ - a news hub for all things retro gaming, including ROM hacks, Kickstarters and Indies! Follow for content coming soon.
December 22, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Welcome to Patch Notes⁶⁴ - a news hub for all things retro gaming, including ROM hacks, Kickstarters and Indies! Follow for content coming soon.