Tag Archives: SNES

BizHawk Git (2025/10/02) is a multi-system emulator developed in C# offering features such as full-screen mode, joypad support, and advanced rerecording and debugging tools. It supports a wide range of systems, including various Atari, Nintendo, Sega, and arcade machines, among others. Recent updates in the changelog include adjustments to state loading and tool updates, optimizing performance. Download options are available through multiple platforms. BizHawk continues to expand its capabilities with …

Ares Git (2025/10/01) is a multi-system emulator that has been in development since October 14, 2004. Descended from higan and bsnes, it emphasizes accuracy and preservation, currently emulating 27 hardware devices including Famicom, Super Famicom, Nintendo 64 (under development), Game Boy, Mega Drive, and ColecoVision, among others. Recent updates in the changelog include raising the minimum macOS target from 10.15 to 11.0, fixing build errors related to missing includes, and …

BizHawk Git (2025/10/01) is a multi-system emulator developed in C#, offering features for casual gamers such as full-screen support and joypad compatibility. It also includes advanced rerecording and debugging tools for various system cores. Supported platforms range from Apple II, Atari, and Commodore systems to modern consoles like Nintendo DS, Xbox, and PlayStation. Recent updates in the changelog address improvements like nearly fixing analog flylook and enhancing trail settings. Download …

Ares Git (2025/09/23) is a multi-system emulator focused on accuracy and preservation. Developed since October 14, 2004, it’s a descendant of higan and bsnes, currently emulating 27 hardware devices, including Famicom, Super Famicom, Nintendo 64 (under development), and more. Recent updates in the changelog address issues such as out-of-bounds memory access in specific video modes and improve CPU functionality. Enhancements also clarify BIOS handling for PC Engine systems. Ares aims …

BizHawk Git (2025/09/23) is a versatile multi-system emulator developed in C#. It features full-screen support, joypad integration, and comprehensive rerecording and debugging tools for various gaming systems. Supported systems include Apple II, Atari 2600, Neo Geo, Nintendo consoles (like NES, Game Boy, N64), Sega consoles (like Genesis, Saturn), and many more. Recent updates in the changelog address graphical issues, improve encapsulation for certain systems, and fix bugs in the codebase. …

BizHawk Git (2025/09/20) is a multi-system emulator developed in C# that offers features for casual gamers, including full-screen support and joypad compatibility, as well as comprehensive rerecording and debugging tools for various system cores. Supported systems include Apple II, various arcade machines, Atari consoles, Nintendo systems (like NES, Game Boy, and Nintendo 64), Sega systems, PlayStation, and many more. The latest changelog details several fixes and updates, such as resolving …

Ares Git (2025/09/18) is a multi-system emulator developed since October 14, 2004, building on higan and bsnes for accuracy and preservation. It emulates 27 hardware devices, including Famicom, Super Famicom, Game Boy, Sega Master System, and Neo Geo Pocket. The Nintendo 64 emulation is currently under development. The latest update includes a fix for FDS loading. Users can download Ares Git from multiple file-sharing platforms. Ares Git (2025/09/18) has been …

BizHawk Git (2025/09/17) is a multi-system emulator developed in C# designed for casual gamers, featuring full-screen mode and joypad support, as well as comprehensive debugging tools. It supports various systems including Apple II, Atari consoles, Neo Geo, Nintendo handhelds, Sega systems, and more. The latest changelog includes fixes for libretro core issues, new Lua functions for TAStudio markers, and improvements in code style and documentation. Additional features were added, such …

Top 10 SNES Best Games The Super Nintendo Entertainment System was never just a machine, it was a part of growing up. For kids of the early 1990s it meant long afternoons in front of the television, controllers tangled on the carpet, and the kind of memories that still feel warm decades later. Released in North America in 1991, the SNES gave us bright colors, soaring soundtracks, and worlds that …

The BizHawk Git (2025/09/17) is a multi-system emulator developed in C#. It offers features for casual gamers such as fullscreen and joypad support, alongside advanced rerecording and debugging tools for various system cores. Supported systems include Apple II, Atari consoles, Sega Genesis, Nintendo systems, Sony PlayStation, and many others. The latest changelog includes a reversion of the removal of default keyboard bindings. Downloads are available through multiple links. More systems …

The Streets Call for Heroes The year was 1987, and the arcade was still the epicenter of gaming culture. Kids poured their quarters into brightly lit cabinets, chasing high scores and showing off their skills to crowds of strangers who quickly became friends or rivals. The genre that captured much of that energy was the beat ’em up, a style of game where combat unfolded in scrolling stages filled with …

BizHawk Git (2025/09/14) is a multi-system emulator developed in C#. It features full-screen support, joypad compatibility, and comprehensive debugging tools for various gaming consoles. Supported systems include the Apple II, Atari consoles, Nintendo systems (like NES and N64), Sega consoles (like Genesis and Saturn), and many more. The latest changelog includes updates such as rebuilding the LibretroBridge and SDL for Linux, fixing regression issues, and enhancing Lua function management. Additional …

bsnes (2025/08/30) has been released as an emulator for Super Famicom and SNES, focusing on accuracy, debugging, and clean code. The update includes enhancements such as using QScreen for desktop functions, removing Qt 4 support, and updating SameBoy integration to version 1.0.2. Additional fixes address MSVCRT limitations that affect cheat import on SDL Windows and resolve Solarium beta 4 regressions. The asset format has been updated, and non-car iOS icons …

For decades, the cult following of Nintendo’s quirky RPG series has kept alive the dream of seeing the original Mother (localized as EarthBound Beginnings) fully reimagined for modern audiences. That dream has not only survived but evolved into one of the most ambitious ROM hack projects ever attempted: a complete rebuild of Mother inside the EarthBound engine. What started as a scattered dream among individual fans has now matured into …

BizHawk Git (2025/08/27) is a multi-system emulator developed in C# that caters to both casual gamers and enthusiasts. It features full-screen mode, joypad support, and comprehensive rerecording and debugging tools for various system cores. Supported systems include iconic platforms like the Apple II, Atari consoles, Commodore systems, Nintendo consoles (including 3DS, NES, and SNES), Sega consoles (like Genesis and Saturn), and others. Recent updates limit log flooding to Debug config …

BizHawk Git (2025/08/13) is a multi-system emulator developed in C#. It offers features for casual gamers, including fullscreen and joypad support, alongside comprehensive rerecording and debugging tools. Supported systems include Apple II, various arcade machines, Atari consoles, Nintendo platforms (from NES to Nintendo 3DS), Sega systems (like Genesis and Saturn), and more. Recent changelogs include reversions of text file compression settings and the addition of GitHub Copilot configs. Users can …

BizHawk Git (2025/08/10) is a multi-system emulator developed in C#, offering features for casual gamers such as full screen and joypad support, as well as advanced tools for recording and debugging across various system cores. It supports a wide range of platforms, including Apple II, various arcade machines, Atari systems, Commodore Amiga, Nintendo consoles (like NES and Game Boy), Sega systems, and more. The latest changelog mentions improvements, such as …

Ares Git (2025/08/09) is a multi-system emulator developed since October 14, 2004, focusing on accuracy and preservation. Derived from higan and bsnes, it currently emulates 27 hardware devices including Famicom, Super Famicom, Nintendo 64 (in development), Game Boy, and others. The latest changelog includes a fix for the N64 controller pak formatting. Ares aims to provide an authentic gaming experience across various classic consoles. Download options for the update are …

BizHawk Git (2025/08/09) is a multi-system emulator developed in C# that supports various gaming platforms, including Apple II, Atari, Nintendo, Sega, and more. It offers features for casual gamers, including fullscreen and joypad support, as well as comprehensive rerecording and debugging tools. The changelog highlights improvements like fixing polyfill failures, adjusting input orientations, and enhancing various project files. Additionally, several analyzers have been added to optimize code practices. BizHawk continues …

Super Junkoid: A Hauntingly Beautiful Metroid Masterpiece. Watch the video above or read the review below.  But first, we had a brief interview with the ROM hack creator, P. Yoshi, where she was kind enough to answer some questions for us! Q: (Retro Replay) Can you tell us how you first discovered ROM hacking and what inspired you to start creating hacks of your own?A: (P. Yoshi) I like Metroid …

Blowing the Dust Off: The Truth Behind the Nintendo Cartridge Ritual   For decades, gamers around the world have sworn by a seemingly magical fix for glitchy Nintendo game cartridges: blowing into them. Despite Nintendo’s own warnings that this practice could actually harm the delicate circuitry, many have felt the satisfying click of a cartridge that only started working post-puff. But what is the truth? Did blowing into those cartridges …

The 90s were an era of transformation for the JRPG genre, with each title delivering not just captivating narratives but also pushing the envelope in terms of graphics and gameplay. 10. Wild Arms               “Wild Arms” introduces players to a unique blend of fantasy and Wild West themes, where ancient technology and magic collide. The story follows a group of adventurers seeking to prevent …

Pocky & Rocky Review for the Super Nintendo – A Mythical Multiplayer Adventure “Pocky & Rocky” for the Super Nintendo is a title that conjures up images of mythical creatures, vibrant levels, and frenetic action. This top-down, shoot ’em up style game, developed by Natsume, is a hidden gem that I recently had the pleasure of playing through with my Australian Discord friend, Hyrule13. The game tapped into Japanese folklore, …

 Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! Starring Pat Sajak and Vanna White, Wheel of Fortune was a gameshow where you would spin a wheel for a chance to win money by guessing letters to words in a phrase. Chances are, you’ve seen this gameshow. My Wife and I still love watching it from time to time, and though it’s been on TV since 1975, we’ve only been watching …

Best music ever? Retro Review: Donkey Kong Country – An Unforgettable SNES Classic In the early to mid years of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, there was a single cartridge that made living rooms glow a little greener and living room speakers hum with a deeper warmth. Donkey Kong Country, developed by Rare and released by Nintendo in 1994, arrived like a thunderclap. It felt new, it felt polished, and …