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Project Neon Xbox Release: FULLSET's Neo Geo Shmup Launches on Xbox, Switch and PS5 Ports Follow
Project Neon, the Neo Geo shoot 'em up from homebrew developer FULLSET, has landed on Xbox consoles with timed ports for Steam, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch...
Final Fight One Stage SNES homebrew recreates arcade's first stage on Super Nintendo
Homebrew developer Valdir Salgueiro has released Final Fight One Stage, an unofficial SNES recreation of the arcade classic's first stage that runs on real Super...
Super Mario 64 on Sega Saturn: Eyepatch Entertainment Shows Early Port Footage
Eyepatch Entertainment has released early footage of a Super Mario 64 port running on real Sega Saturn hardware. Read verified details on the build, PlayStation...
Super Mario 64 Port Update: Eyepatch Entertainment Shows PS1, 3DO and Sega Saturn Builds and Confirms AI Assistance
Eyepatch Entertainment demonstrated early Super Mario 64 ports running on real 3DO, Sega Saturn and PS1 hardware. The developer confirmed AI-assisted workflows and...
Besky Denies GenAI Use in Sonic and the Black Knight PC Recompilation
Developer Besky (BlindRedDog) publicly denies using generative AI on a fan PC recompilation of Sonic and the Black Knight following criticism of GenerationAmiga's...
SEGA Rally Nintendo Switch Port by Snake Aims for 30 FPS, Based on PC Version
Homebrew developer Snake, known for an N64 Tomb Raider port, has shown work-in-progress footage of a SEGA Rally port for Nintendo Switch. Reports say the build is...
Budfolk Ports 1994 Need for Speed to Atari Jaguar Homebrew: Early Alpha Appears
Homebrew developer Budfolk is rebuilding Electronic Arts' 1994 3DO racer Need for Speed to run on real Atari Jaguar hardware. Early alpha footage on the BigPEmu...
Super Mario 64 on 3DO: Eyepatch Entertainment Runs Mario 64 Geometry on Panasonic FZ-10
A developer known as Eyepatch Entertainment has demonstrated a Super Mario 64-inspired homebrew running on Panasonic FZ-10 3DO hardware and the Opera 3DO emulator....
Eyepatch Entertainment's Super Mario 64 Homebrew on 3DO Shows 'Real Progress' — Updated Demo, New Levels, and Performance Hurdles
Eyepatch Entertainment has released an updated demo of a Super Mario 64-inspired homebrew running on Panasonic 3DO hardware and the Opera 3DO emulator, adding new...
Super Monkey Ball Dreamcast Homebrew: memorix101 Reimplements GameCube Levels on SEGA Hardware
A fan developer has created a Dreamcast homebrew reimplementation of Super Monkey Ball using GameCube assets. Read how the project brings GameCube levels to...
DOOM on Neo Geo: Modern Vintage Gamer Reverses Position as Homebrew Ports Make Progress
Modern Vintage Gamer updates viewers after community projects show new techniques to bring DOOM to the sprite-based Neo Geo platform; looks at Frenkels, Sabino and...
DOOM on Casio Loopy: Throaty Mumbo Ports 1993 Shooter to 1995 Girls’ Console
Homebrew developer Throaty Mumbo has released a tech demo port of DOOM for the 1995 Casio Loopy. Read how the project works on real hardware, what levels it includes,...
Zaxxon Arcade Atari 2600 Port: Champ Games Restores Sega's Isometric Shooter
Champ Games is bringing Zaxxon Arcade to the Atari 2600 this October with a cartridge and ROM release using the Melody Board. Demo available now; supports AtariVox,...
Diggy Diggy Mole NES Release: New Homebrew Platformer from Novasplore Games Hits Physical Shelves
Diggy Diggy Mole, a new Metroid-like NES/Famicom homebrew from Novasplore Games, is now available physically via the Homebrew Factory. Read about gameplay, 6502...
Felipe 64 N64 Tool Accelerates Nintendo 64 Homebrew Development
Felipe 64 is a work-in-progress tool from N64GameBuilder that exports data assets for Libdragon projects, demonstrated with a Final Fight demo for the Nintendo 64.
Resident Evil 4 Dreamcast Homebrew Demo Showcases Remarkable Fan Ingenuity
An in-depth look at the ambitious fan-made Resident Evil 4 demo running on Sega Dreamcast, its rapid development, and the passionate developers behind this technical...
Super Mario Bros. Showcased on Sega Master System by Homebrew Developer
Discover how the iconic Super Mario Bros. has been recreated for the Sega Master System by homebrew developer LackofTrack as part of the SMSPower 2026 coding competition.
King of Fighters SNES Port Showcases Homebrew Innovation on Nintendo’s 16-Bit Classic
Discover how homebrew developer Rafael Daniel is pushing the Super Nintendo’s hardware to its absolute limits with an ambitious King of Fighters port, defying...
Mega Man 2 Receives a Full 16-Bit SNES Makeover With Authentic SPC700 Soundtrack
Homebrew developer Infidelity unveils a true 16-bit SNES port of Mega Man 2, featuring custom graphics, an authentic SPC700 soundtrack, and quality-of-life...
Homebrew Ports Highlight the Passion Behind Classic Game Revivals on Dreamcast and SNES
Leading developers in the homebrew community defend the value of porting classic games to platforms like Sega Dreamcast and SNES, emphasizing creativity, family...
MegaDev 1.0 Launches: Pioneering Sega Mega CD Homebrew Development Tools
MegaDev 1.0 arrives as a milestone for Sega Mega CD homebrew, delivering essential tools and documentation for experienced developers and revitalizing interest in...
Atari Owl Denies Involvement in Recent Resurgence of The Owl Project for Atari Jaguar
Atari Owl clarifies his non-involvement in the resurfaced Owl Project, following unauthorized announcements and a revived prototype for the Atari Jaguar homebrew scene.
Minecraft Gets Unofficial Sega Saturn Port Thanks to Renowned Modder Frogbull
Talented homebrew developer Frogbull brings Minecraft to the Sega Saturn, showcasing their expertise after acclaimed ports of Metal Gear Solid and Final Fantasy VII.
Rogue 7800 Beta Released: Classic Dungeon Crawler Arrives on Atari 7800
Rogue 7800, an ambitious homebrew project by developer ecdhe, brings the classic roguelike experience to the Atari 7800. Learn about its development, recent beta...
Star Fox CD Integrates Daytona USA's Hornet: A Unique Nintendo Switch Homebrew Enhancement
Discover how @RealSunlitSpace’s Star Fox CD adaptation integrates the iconic Daytona USA Hornet and CD-quality audio, bringing retro gaming innovation to Nintendo fans.
Castlevania: Circle of the Moon Genesis Port Demo Released by Homebrew Developer Andor
Homebrew developer Andor releases the first public demo of a Castlevania: Circle of the Moon port for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, featuring the Catacombs area and...
SciresM Announces Retirement: End of an Era for Nintendo Switch Homebrew and Atmosphère Firmware
Respected Nintendo Switch homebrew developer SciresM has officially retired, ending development on the Atmosphère custom firmware and leaving a significant mark on the...
Yie Ar Kung-Fu: Konami's Pioneering Fighter Gets New Sega Genesis/Mega Drive Port
Konami’s influential 1984 fighting game Yie Ar Kung-Fu, once officially ported only to NES, gets a fresh homebrew port to Sega Genesis/Mega Drive thanks to André Azevedo.
Virtua Tennis Online Multiplayer Restored on Dreamcast Thanks to Homebrew Developer Shuouma
Power Smash (Virtua Tennis) regains online play on Sega Dreamcast in 2026, thanks to hacker Shuouma, allowing up to four players to compete online once again.
Vigilant Paradise: New Sega Saturn Homebrew FPS Revives Classic Hardware
Vigilant Paradise, a first-person shooter by Playnautic's Riccardo Campione, brings new life to the Sega Saturn with innovative gameplay and authentic 32-bit...
Zero Wing Neo Geo Port Nears Completion: Classic Shooter Arrives on SNK Hardware
Zero Wing, the iconic Toaplan side-scrolling shooter, is set to make its unofficial Neo Geo debut as homebrew developer h0ffman nears completion of the port, bringing...
DSpico: New Open-Source Nintendo DS / DSi Flash Cart Launches with App Launcher Support
LNH Team announces DSpico, an open-source flash cart and app launcher for the Nintendo DS and DSi, aiming to preserve classic gaming hardware and facilitate homebrew...
Homebrew Developer Frogbull Reveals Spyro the Dragon Proof-of-Concept on Nintendo 64
Frogbull showcases a never-before-seen proof-of-concept video of Insomniac's Spyro the Dragon running on the Nintendo 64, offering a unique glimpse into N64 homebrew...
Dream Disc '25 Game Jam: Orc Face Games and Psyop Games Launch New Event for Sega Dreamcast Developers
Discover everything you need to know about the Dream Disc '25 game jam, a major event for the Sega Dreamcast homebrew development community, organized by Orc Face...
Castlevania Stage 1 Faithfully Recreated on Atari 2600 by Homebrew Developer VampireDev
VampireDev brings the iconic first stage of Konami's Castlevania to life on the Atari 2600, pushing retro hardware limitations and delighting the homebrew community.
Final Fight MD Pushes Sega Genesis Limits with 7 Enemies On-Screen in Latest Update
Mauro Xavier's Final Fight MD impresses fans by supporting seven simultaneous on-screen enemies, showcasing the Sega Genesis hardware's potential and drawing closer to...
Donkey Kong Country Tech Demo Showcases SNES Graphics on Sega Genesis: A Homebrew Concept Test
A breakthrough homebrew demo by Gabriel Pyron and TiagoSC demonstrates SNES-style Donkey Kong Country visuals on Sega Genesis hardware, highlighting technical...
MD Engine Expands Mega Drive Homebrew: Visual Engine Forked from GB Studio Empowers New Creators
MD Engine, a new visual scripting engine forked from GB Studio, launches to simplify Mega Drive/Genesis game creation for both beginners and advanced users, enabling...
Songbird Productions Announces 'Shape Shooter 2000' and 'Operation Followthrough' for Atari Jaguar Launch in 2026
Homebrew publisher Songbird Productions is set to release two new games, Shape Shooter 2000 and Operation Followthrough, on the Atari Jaguar in 2026, marking a...
Astro Climber: New Sega Master System Platformer From Frontier Force Developer Launches October 20
Homebrew developer badcomputer0 announces Astro Climber, an arcade platformer for the Sega Master System, set for a free digital release on itch.io to coincide with...
DreamSDK R4 Update Revitalizes Sega Dreamcast Homebrew Development
The newest update to DreamSDK delivers major improvements to Dreamcast game development, streamlining the process for Windows users and supporting modern programming...
Parodius and the Mega Drive: Homebrew Developer Challenges 'Impossible' Port Claims
Konami's iconic Parodius series has never appeared on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive—until now. Homebrew developer Gabriel Pyron is determined to prove a faithful port...
Fan-Made Parodius Port for Sega Genesis Makes Remarkable Progress
A detailed look at Gabriel Pyron's ambitious project to bring Konami's Parodius to the Sega Mega Drive, overcoming technical challenges and celebrating homebrew...
Broke Studio Suspends US Orders of Retro Games Due to New Customs Regulations
French retro game publisher Broke Studio pauses US shipments of physical NES and Famicom titles following high customs fees, impacting releases like Changeable...
Mario Kart 64 Dreamcast Port Released by JNMartin, Veteran Homebrew Developer
JNMartin, known for WipEout and DOOM 64 Dreamcast ports, has made an unofficial Mario Kart 64 port playable on Sega Dreamcast, leveraging recent decompilation efforts....
Star Fox 64 Dreamcast Port: N64 Classic Makes Unofficial Debut on Sega Console
The unofficial port of Star Fox 64, led by homebrew developer JNMartin, is now running on the Sega Dreamcast. Get the latest details on this fan project, its...
Knight on the Moon Released Digitally: NES Homebrew Expands with Sixth Dungeon, Physical Edition Planned
Knight on the Moon, a new sci-fi action-adventure from developer kn56k, is now available digitally for the NES. The game features six dungeons and a planned physical...
SNK vs. Capcom Stronger Edition Adds 16 Fighters in Major C64/C128 Homebrew Update
The unofficial SNK vs. Capcom Stronger Edition for Commodore 64 and C128 introduces 16 new characters and enhanced features in its latest fan-driven update.
GenesisFan64: Celebrating the Legacy of a Prolific Sega Homebrew Developer and Creator of the NikonaMD SDK
Remembering GenesisFan64, the influential Mexican developer and creator of the NikonaMD SDK, whose innovations advanced Sega homebrew development across multiple...
Neo Geo Enhanced Port of 'In the Hunt' Announced by Double Dragon One Developers
Homebrew team Casa De Ruivo is developing an enhanced Neo Geo port of Irem’s classic submarine shooter 'In the Hunt', following their work on 'Double Dragon One'....
Dragon Ball-Inspired Homebrew Beat 'Em Up Shines on Sega Saturn, Developed by NaiSan
Brazilian developer NaiSan crafts a polished Dragon Ball beat 'em up demo for Sega Saturn homebrew scene, with plans to evolve into an original title.
Homebrew Channel for Nintendo Wii Ceases Development Amid Copyright Controversy
The renowned Homebrew Channel, pivotal to Wii and GameCube modding, has officially ended development following revelations of copyright infringement. Find out what led...
The Homebrew Channel Ends Development Amid Copyright Controversy on the Nintendo Wii
The Homebrew Channel, a prominent tool for unofficial applications on the Nintendo Wii, has ended development following confirmed copyright infringements involving...
Frontier Force Brings Fresh Shoot 'Em Up Action to SEGA Master System Homebrew Scene
Discover how Badcomputer, the developer behind Star Runner and Blast Arena, is energizing the SEGA Master System homebrew community with the new shoot 'em up, Frontier...
WipEout on 3DO: Homebrew Programmers Showcase Impressive Port of Psygnosis' Classic
Explore the potential of WipEout on 3DO as homebrew programmers push the classic console's limits, revisiting a pivotal era in video game history with insights on...
Shenmue: Back in Yokosuka – Frogbull Releases Sega Saturn Fan Game in Honor of 30th Anniversary
Homebrew modder Frogbull releases 'Shenmue: Back in Yokosuka,' a tribute fan game for Sega Saturn's 30th anniversary. Explore isometric Yokosuka, play classic Sega...
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Showcased on Nintendo 3DS via Homebrew Streaming
Assassin's Creed Shadows appears on Nintendo 3DS through innovative homebrew streaming, showcasing the console's continued versatility and fan dedication. Explore how...
Balatro Nintendo DS Homebrew Port Released, But Lacks Key Features Compared to Switch Version
Balatro, the award-winning roguelike deckbuilder, arrives on Nintendo DS via homebrew port, though several major features are missing—details, installation, and...
Homebrew Developer Reimagines Daytona USA in Virtua Racing Style: A Retro Sega Tribute
Discover how homebrew developer Frogbull recreated the classic Daytona USA with a flat-shaded Virtua Racing look, offering a nostalgic twist on Sega's arcade legacy.
Final Fight MD Brings Near-Arcade Perfect Capcom Classic to Sega Genesis: Homebrew Devs Push 16-Bit Boundaries
Final Fight MD, developed by CFX, delivers a faithful homebrew port of Capcom's iconic beat-'em-up to the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Studio head Mike Rouse unveils a...