PS5 Tops US Sales Charts As Hardware Revenue Hits 30-Year Low
US video game hardware revenue has plummeted to a 30-year low, with November 2025 figures showing a dramatic 30% year-on-year decline.
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SNES Romhack 'Boxguy Adventure 3' Receives Festive Update
The SNES romhack 'Boxguy Adventure 3: Super Boxguy World' has received a major festive 'Christmas Update', bringing new winter-themed content to this custom Super Mario World modification. Created by PoyoPoyo1985, the hack features completely original graphics, music.
Infidelity's SNES Port Of Contra Force Beta Now Available
A playable Super Nintendo port of the controversial NES title Contra Force has been released in beta by specialist Infidelity. This conversion brings the North America-exclusive 1992 game natively to 16-bit hardware, complete from start to finish, with only original music samples awaiting final.
SNES Classic R-Type III Gets Full 'Dimensions III' Remake for 2026
The 1994 shoot-'em-up is being rebuilt from the ground up with a classic graphics toggle for modern consoles.
Singapore Designer Crams Fully Functional SNES Into A Nike Trainer
A Singapore designer has modded a Nike Air Max 90 to house a working SNES. Powered by a Raspberry Pi and featuring HDMI output, the ‘AIR SNES’ is a playable, wearable tribute to 16-bit gaming.
How a 16-Month Delay Rescued Super Mario World
Super Mario World nearly launched as a routine sequel, until a delayed Super Famicom release gave Miyamoto’s team time to reshape it into the 16 bit masterwork that defined the SNES era and set the gold standard for retro platformers.
Reddit Enthusiast Shares 'Stupid Strong' Method to De-Yellow SNES
The yellowing of vintage consoles is a common plague for collectors, but one Redditor has shared a comprehensive 'chemistry set' method to turn back the clock on an aged Super Nintendo.
FirebrandX Cracks SNES Audio Ripping For Under €18
FirebrandX’s new tutorial shows how to rip authentic SNES digital audio using a cheap SPDIF USB card and a clever sample-rate workaround, making professional-quality preservation accessible to everyday retro fans.
Rushing Beat Brawler Returns After 33-Year Hiatus
After 33 years in gaming limbo, the cult SNES beat 'em up series Rushing Beat is staging an unexpected comeback. The new instalment promises modern updates while staying true to its 16-bit roots.
Janitors' SNES RPG Revival Hits Steam On Nov 18
SNES RPG revival Kingdoms Of The Dump brings trash-themed fantasy to Steam next month, proving one gamer's rubbish is another's treasure.