A new report says a core ROM key for the Sony PS5 is now public. This key is part of the BootROM code that runs first when the console starts. The code checks if the boot file is real before the rest ...

Including all 1025 Pokemon from all 9 generations in a single ROM hack is no easy task, especially since the newer generation creatures also require modern moves, abilities, and mechanics to be ...

Laurence is an avid writer, gamer, and traveller with several years of journalistic writing experience under his belt. Having helped create a student-focused magazine at university, he is keen to ...

This ongoing fan game features an entirely new region with eight gym leaders and eight elemental masters, custom Mega Evolutions, Gigantamax forms, new moves, and a unique Bleed status condition. It ...

Laurence is an avid writer, gamer, and traveller with several years of journalistic writing experience under his belt. Having helped create a student-focused magazine at university, he is keen to ...

New research shows AI tools are being used and abused by cybercriminals Hackers are creating tools that exploit legitimate LLMs Criminals are also training their own LLMs It’s undeniable that AI is ...

ROM hacks have been around for decades. The internet has allowed for these modified games to be easily showcased and distributed, causing the ROM hacking community to grow in popularity. There are a ...

I’m here today to be a bit of a hypocrite. Normally when I see stuff in games discourse about “fixing” or “improving” or “quality of life” with respect to retro titles or things like remasters, I ...

This ROM hack, created by Kaze Emanuar, is widely regarded as one of the most technically impressive and well-designed hacks available. It features 12 new power-ups, a plethora of custom assets, and ...

NES ROM hacks are modified versions of original NES games, offering new levels, characters, music, and even entirely new gameplay mechanics. These hacks breathe new life into classic games, making ...

ROMHacking.net, a fan community for hacking, modifying and sharing old game ROMs, announced that it would be closing on August 1, 2024. However, there are contradictions between the founder's ...

ROMacking.net, a popular website for video game ROMs, fan translations, and bug fixes is shutting down after roughly 20 years. Since its launch, ROMhacking.net has served as one of the largest (and ...