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  • S2014E01 2014 Game room tour

    • January 14, 2014

    Here is how the gameroom is looking :) I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday period and im looking forward to watching all my friends videos throughout the ...

  • S2014E02 Amiga 500 with ACA500 and ACA1232 Accelerator

    • January 30, 2014

    Got some new hardware to play with , for the Amiga fans out there This is the Amiga 500 with ACA500 and ACA1232 Accelerator. The ACA500 is a new addon ...

  • S2014E03 Amiga 500 on the Internet via Null Modem Cable and Raspberry Pi

    • February 20, 2014

    I read this article on http://jmp.no/blog/cheap-overkill-amiga-network-adapter about getting your Amiga 500 online with a null modem cable and a Raspberry Pi.

  • S2014E04 2015 Gameroom Tour

    • December 31, 2014

    Well its been a year. Here is how the gameroom looks one year on. Hope everyone is having a good holiday season :)

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Season 2023

  • S2023E01 The Story of The 2012 Halo 4 Barn Leak

    • January 16, 2023
    • YouTube

    The Halo 4 Barn Leak is the most iconic video game leak ever. Many believe it was fake or that 343i was behind the leaks. In reality the Halo 4 Barn Leak was performed by a group of Xbox 360 Hackers who were able to get the game 6 months before its launch in November 2012. In this episode we take a closer look at the Halo 4 Barn leak and how it all went down.

  • S2023E02 Dolphin has been ported to the Xbox..and its AWESOME

    • January 23, 2023
    • YouTube

    A new Standalone UWP Xbox port of Dolphin was released at the end of 2022. In this episode we take a closer look on how to set it up and how well it performs.

  • S2023E03 GoldenEye 007 is a mess...

    • January 28, 2023
    • YouTube

    The long awaited return of Goldeneye 007 is here on both the Xbox and Nintendo Switch. For the first time since 1997 gamers are able to enjoy this classic game for modern consoles ever since its original release on the Nintendo 64. While what is here is faithful to the original, it could have been so much better. In this episode we take a closer look at the good, the bad...and the confusing.

  • S2023E04 Dolphin on the Xbox just got a MASSIVE update...

    • February 4, 2023
    • YouTube

    The Standalone UWP Xbox port of Dolphin we reviewed a few weeks ago on the channel just received a massive update with a brand new front end and it looks awesome. In this episode we take a closer look!

  • S2023E05 Xenia UWP has been ported...to the Xbox

    • February 6, 2023
    • YouTube

    A new Standalone UWP Xbox port of Xenia - The Xbox 360 Emulator that originally ran on the PC was released just a few days ago and runs on an Xbox Series S and X ! In this episode we take a closer look on how to set it up and how well it performs

  • S2023E06 Metroid Prime Remastered is a Masterpiece

    • February 11, 2023
    • YouTube

    Metroid Prime Remastered released on February 8 2023 on the NIntendo Switch and its one of the very best remasters that blurs the boundarys between what is a a remaster vs a remake. In this episode we take a closer look at what makes Metroid Prime Remastered one of very best games on the Nintendo Switch.

  • S2023E07 Game Boy/GBA Emulation on the Nintendo Switch is impressive

    • February 13, 2023
    • YouTube

    Nintendo announced Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance all available for the Nintendo Switch Online service for the Switch Hardware. In this episode we take a deep dive and look at how the emulation performs and why I think its technically very impressive.

  • S2023E08 GB Interceptor - A Plug and Play Game Boy Capture Device!

    • February 20, 2023
    • YouTube

    Ever wanted to capture or stream Game Boy gameplay without modifying the Game Boy. Enter the GB Interceptor : an open source, and easy to use device for the Game Boy which connects to your PC via USB and allows for easy capture and streaming from original GB hardware. In this episode we take a closer look!

  • S2023E09 I turned my Xbox Series S into a Win98 Retro PC

    • February 27, 2023
    • YouTube

    I was bored over the weekend and turned my Xbox Series S into a fully functional Windows 98 Retro Gaming PC. Check out how I set it all up in todays episode.

  • S2023E10 Nintendo's backward compatibility Problem...

    • March 6, 2023
    • YouTube

    With recent next generation Nintendo hardware news last week - It's assumed that Nintendo will provide Switch backward compatibility for their next generation hardware. However, there are some technical hurdles that must be overcome. In this episode we discuss the concerns with backward compatibility and why I have some doubts that Nintendo will bring the entire Switch library to new hardware.

  • S2023E11 Another Look at the Neo Geo X - Hybrid Gaming before the Switch

    • March 13, 2023
    • YouTube

    The Neo Geo X (NGX) is a hybrid video game console manufactured by Tommo, licensed by SNK Playmore. It released in 2012 and discontinued in 2013. The Neo Geo X features games that were on the popular original Neo Geo (the MVS/AES) hardware, and comes built-in with 20 original Neo Geo games. Additional titles were available on game cards. In this episode we take a look at the Neo Geo X console, what made it unique and why it ultimately was a disappointment.

  • S2023E12 About Those PS5 Pro rumors....

    • March 18, 2023
    • YouTube

    I don't believe that Insider Gaming got it right with those PlayStation PS5 Pro rumors. In this episode I talk about my reasons why.

  • S2023E13 Some Xbox Series Optimized games CAN run on external drives...

    • March 20, 2023
    • YouTube

    I found out that you CAN run SOME Xbox Series S|X optimized games on an external USB drive. In this episode I explain how and why this works.

  • S2023E14 Resident Evil 4 Remake is a Masterpiece

    • April 3, 2023
    • YouTube

    I've been playing Resident Evil 4 remake all week. Here are my thoughts on this masterpiece of a game.

  • S2023E15 Xbox Bans Emulators in Retail Mode...

    • April 7, 2023
    • YouTube

    Xbox has banned the use of UWP apps including emulators and certain homebrew running under Retail mode on the Xbox One and Xbox Series line of consoles. This is a blow to the emulation community but all is not lost. In this episode we discuss what happened, why and what the future holds.

  • S2023E16 How the Nintendo Switch Security was defeated

    • April 10, 2023
    • YouTube

    The Nintendo Switch released in 2017 as a complete departure from previous Nintendo consoles, however it initially arrived with a serious exploit that was considered unpatchable. In this episode we cover security on the Nintendo Switch and how Nintendo were able to mitigate the damage to just a small percentage of consoles.

  • S2023E17 The NeoGeo 2 we never got - IGS PGM Arcade Hardware

    • April 17, 2023
    • YouTube

    In 1997 - Taiwan based company IGS released the Poly Game Master (PGM) arcade hardware. It closely resembled the NeoGeo MVS but was more powerful. In todays episode we take a deep dive into the world of arcade hardware with the IGS PGM, its games, security and how it could be considered the successor to the SNK NeoGeo.

  • S2023E18 So this is 50...

    • April 24, 2023
    • YouTube

    I turn 50 today. Thank you for supporting me and the channel after all these years

  • S2023E19 How Old-School Computers Played Sound Samples

    • May 8, 2023
    • YouTube

    The Commodore 64 8-bit home computer of the 80's was the world's most popular home computer. The sound chip known as the 6851 Sound Interface Device or SID would allow composers to create up to 3 voice music with four different waveforms per audio oscillator (sawtooth, triangle, pulse, noise). Out of the box It was not capable of playing Digitized Sound Samples. But by 1984 some games began to incorporate speech and digital samples. In this episode we take a closer look at the SID chip and how a bug allowed for regular PCM audio sample sounds to be easily played on the C64. This is a series where we explore digital sound on old school computers.

  • S2023E20 Ok..Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Is a Masterpiece

    • May 12, 2023
    • YouTube

    My initial thoughts on playing The Legend of Zelda : Tears of the Kingdom for about 10 hours or so.

  • S2023E21 I overclocked Zelda Tears of the Kingdom on the Switch and...

    • May 15, 2023
    • YouTube

    Zelda Tears of the Kingdom has been out for a few days now and overall its a fantastic game but does come with some performance issues. Lets see if we can smooth them out using an overclocked Nintendo Switch.

  • S2023E22 The most important Nintendo 3DS Game Ever Made...

    • May 22, 2023
    • YouTube

    Cubic Ninja was the most important Nintendo 3DS game ever created thanks to its QR Code entry point into the world of unsigned code and homebrew on the 3DS. It's where it all began, and in todays episode we take a closer look.

  • S2023E23 Nintendo is threatening legal emulation...and it doesn't look good

    • May 27, 2023
    • YouTube

    Dolphin, the popular Nintendo GameCube and Wii emulator has been removed on Steam due to a DMCA complaint from Nintendo. In this episode I take a closer look at what's gone down and why Dolphin is in potentially some legal trouble.

  • S2023E24 Nintendo double downs its stance against emulation...

    • May 29, 2023
    • YouTube

    A few updates to the Dolphin Emulator Steam version DMCA story that broke from a few days ago that I wanted to update you on including an update from Nintendo. It turns out things were not as we initially thought.

  • S2023E25 RPCS3 PS3 emulator just got updated... and its awesome!

    • June 5, 2023
    • YouTube

    RPCS3 is a PlayStation 3 emulator for Windows, Linux and Mac. In this episode we take a look at the V0.0.28 update, its advancements this emulator has seen in the past year with some seriously impressive results.

  • S2023E26 A closer look at Vita3k - the PlayStation Vita Emulator

    • June 19, 2023
    • YouTube

    Vita3K is the world's first functional experimental open-source PlayStation Vita emulator for Windows, Linux, macOS and Android. It's starting to achieve a good level of compatibility - so it's time we took a closer look. In this episode we install and test Vita3k on a Windows PC and Valve Steam Deck.

  • S2023E27 Ubisoft DRM - The Original Always Online DRM that broke games

    • June 26, 2023
    • YouTube

    In 2010 Ubisoft unveiled a brand-new form of DRM for Windows PC Gaming that would require single player games to connect to an authentication server to check for the existence of an internet connection. This DRM was known as Ubisoft DRM, these days is commonly known as "Always Online DRM". In today's episode we take a closer look at the origins of Ubisoft DRM, its customer reaction, how it was easily defeated by scene cracking groups, and the legacy that it left behind in the video game industry.

  • S2023E28 PS5 Prototype Devkits are showing up for sale on Auction Sites...

    • July 3, 2023
    • YouTube

    PlayStation 5 (PS5) development kits or devkits are appearing on Yahoo Japan Auctions. These are prototype units and sought after by collectors - but are they useful to the scene for research purposes? Lets find out in today's episode!

  • S2023E29 Xbox Emulators running on Retail Mode Is BACK

    • July 10, 2023
    • YouTube

    In April 2023, Microsoft and Xbox disabled the use of UWP emulators and applications running under Retail Mode on an Xbox Series or Xbox Line of consoles. In June 2023, developers have found a way around that security. In todays episode we take a closer look.

  • S2023E30 I've been busy...

    • July 13, 2023
    • YouTube

    Hey everyone. I've been busy working on some new video games. Lets talk about LRG3 showcase and the announcements made for the Carbon Engine including Tomba, Clock Tower, Gex and Jurassic Park!

  • S2023E31 Doom 3 on the Original Xbox is an incredible port. Here is why.

    • July 17, 2023
    • YouTube

    Doom 3 on the original OG Xbox is a port of the original PC game from 2004. However, just exactly how do you port a game from the PC that demanded lots of memory and a fast CPU and GPU, to an OG Xbox with a 733Mhz CPU and just 64Mb of RAM. In today's episode, I talk to an ex-Vicarious Visions developer who lets me know how it was done, and how Doom 3 on the OG Xbox could be a candidate for an impossible port. Please enjoy!

  • S2023E32 Pimpin the PSP in 2023

    • July 31, 2023
    • YouTube

    The Sony PlayStation Portable or PSP was launched in 2004 and was a very popular and powerful handheld. But in 2023 is it still worth the trouble to use one? In today's episode, for around $50 we can pimp out any PSP-1000 with a new battery, larger storage and a new IPS Panel and turn it into an emulation machine that also plays native PSP games. Please enjoy!

  • S2023E33 Did Nintendo lie to us?

    • August 7, 2023
    • YouTube

    Development of the Nintendo 64 began in 1993 in partnership with Silicon Graphics, using the codename Project Reality, then a test model and arcade platform called Ultra 64, but was its final design specifications anything close to what we were promised? Did Nintendo lie to us about the hardware? In this episode we take a closer look at one of the most interesting stories of game console development.

  • S2023E34 Red Dead Redemption can hit 60fps on Nintendo Switch

    • August 21, 2023
    • YouTube

    Red Dead Redemption on the Nintendo Switch is a very good port, and with some homebrew utilities, a modded Switch, and some overclocking it can run much better - up to 60fps. In this episode we take a closer look at how this can be achieved. V1 Switch (Erista) with RCM Method was used in this episode. Better results are achieved with a Mariko chipset!

  • S2023E35 A closer look at 60 FPS Patches on a hacked PS5

    • August 28, 2023
    • YouTube

    Ever wanted to run Bloodborne at 60fps on your PS5? Well now you can! We take a closer look at libhijacker - a new homebrew tool that works in conjunction with an exploitable PlayStation PS5 (running firmware 4.03) to enable 60FPS patches for games. In today's episode we test it all out.

  • S2023E36 OK..Lets talk about Starfield on the PC...

    • September 3, 2023
    • YouTube

  • S2023E37 I dumped and preserved an UNRELEASED Original XBOX game

    • September 4, 2023
    • YouTube

  • S2023E38 Rockstar Games BUSTED selling cracked versions of their own games...

    • September 11, 2023
    • YouTube

  • S2023E39 Extreme Switch Overclocking - Can we run Breath of the Wild at 60fps ?

    • September 18, 2023
    • YouTube

  • S2023E40 Crash vs Spyro Racing Original XBOX Prototype Found!

    • September 25, 2023
    • YouTube

  • S2023E41 The EON XBHD Original Xbox HD Adapter is a disappointment.

    • October 9, 2023
    • YouTube

    Full review of the EON XBHD for the Original Xbox.| This is a HDMI Adapter for HDTV's that also comes with 3 ethernet ports to connect to other Xbox devices via System-Link as well as a second HDMI output for streamers and an audio out. Price is $189.99 in the USA.

  • S2023E42 StarTropics on the NES. Was it Anti-Piracy or just a fun gimmick?

    • October 16, 2023
    • YouTube

    In 1990, Nintendo both developed and published StarTropics a fun tropical action game adventure game. StarTropics came packaged with a physical letter, which set up the story and was used within the game's plot. During gameplay, the player is prompted to dip this physical letter in water to reveal a hidden code (747), which is required to progress in the game. But Is this letter considered Anti-Piracy or just a fun gimmick to break the fourth wall? In today's episode, we take a closer look at the Anti-Piracy measure's of both StarTropics and StarTropics II Zodas Revenge for the Nintendo Entertainment System.

  • S2023E43 Super Mario Bros Wonder is a Masterpiece

    • October 20, 2023
    • YouTube

    I never expected new 2D Mario game to reach the heights of Super Mario World on the SNES, arguably one of the greatest games ever made, but I've been playing Super Mario Bros Wonder on the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo had done it again. Mario Wonder is a masterpiece. Here are my thoughts and impressions of the game!

  • S2023E44 FPGA Nintendo 64 gaming is here.

    • October 23, 2023
    • YouTube

  • S2023E45 Quake II on the PlayStation 1 is an incredible port. Here is why.

    • October 30, 2023
    • YouTube

  • S2023E46 Why a Hacked Xbox 360 is STILL awesome in 2023.

    • November 6, 2023
    • YouTube

  • S2023E47 I was a video game software pirate

    • November 13, 2023
    • YouTube

    This is the story of how I inadvertently became a software pirate in the 80's starting with the Commodore 64 and then to the Commodore Amiga where one program would change everything, X-Copy Pro. Please Enjoy!

  • S2023E48 Portal on the Nintendo 64 is incredible

    • November 18, 2023
    • YouTube

    Portal64 is a port of Portal - the 2007 first person puzzle game developed and published by Valve to the Nintendo 64 which launched 10 years even before Portal was released. In this episode we take a closer look at this truly impossible port.

  • S2023E49 I took apart my PS5 Slim. Here's what i found out...

    • November 21, 2023
    • YouTube

  • S2023E50 RetroTINK 4K - The only Scaler you'll ever need

    • November 29, 2023
    • YouTube

    The RetroTINK-4K is the latest evolution of the RetroTINK line of video line doublers and upscalers - and it's a gamechanger. It comes bundled with so many different options and it will handle just about everything you throw at it. But it doesn't come cheap at $750 USD. I've spent the past week testing one out and I wanted to share my thoughts in this comprehensive deep dive with many different systems tested. Big thanks to Mike Chi for sending one out for me to take a look at on the channel. Please enjoy!

  • S2023E51 Can overclocking fix Batman: Arkham Knight on the Nintendo Switch?

    • December 2, 2023
    • YouTube

    Batman Arkham Knight on the Nintendo Switch is an ambitious port that suffers from poor performance, slowdowns, frame pacing issues and overall an near unplayable experience. Can we use overclocking t ools to help? With a modded Switch we take a closer look at what can be achieved.

  • S2023E52 The BEST Emulators of 2023

    • December 9, 2023
    • YouTube

    Video game emulation in 2023 has gone from strength to strength and in today's episode we discuss the Best Emulators that I've been using in 2023 and showing off their features. These all run on PC but many of them also run on Linux, MacOS and some on Android. You may or may not agree with this list, but please let me know what you've been using in 2023. Have a wonderful day!

  • S2023E53 Half Life 2 on the Original Xbox is an incredible port. Here is why.

    • December 11, 2023
    • YouTube

    Half Life 2 on the Original Xbox is an incredible port. Here is why.

  • S2023E54 The Hidden Secrets of Alien Resurrection on the PS1

    • December 19, 2023
    • YouTube

  • S2023E55 Bye for now...

    • December 22, 2023
    • YouTube

    My 2023 was year full of highs and lows. Let's talk about it

Season 2024

  • S2024E01 Is Team Xecuter behind the Nintendo Switch MIG Flash Cart?

    • January 2, 2024
    • YouTube

    Happy New Year! I've been looking into the Nintendo Switch Flash Cart, known as the MiG Switch over the holiday break and wanted to learn more about it. It's in my opinion that this product may - allegedly - be the work of Team Xecuter as the community has uncovered compelling evidence to suggest a former member has been hosting the website and twitter page After Time X as a front to promote the product. In today's episode, we discuss the MiG Switch Flash Cart, how it works and why I believe TX may be involved.

  • S2024E02 The Raspberry Pi 5 is a $80 Gaming Beast

    • January 10, 2024
    • YouTube

    4 years after the release of the Pi4, here comes the all-new Raspberry PI 5. This new iteration of the Raspberry Pi promises more power in a size that's as compact as ever, while still keeping the price affordable. Powered by a quad-core Broadcom ARMV8 Cortex A76 processor clocked at 2.4 GHz, the Pi5 is claimed to be 250% faster than a Pi 4. In todays episode we take a closer look at the performance of the Pi 5 with modern emulators including Nintendo Gamecube, PlayStation 2, Dreamcast and more!

  • S2024E03 Jailbreaking a PS3 Slim in 2024 - Preserve your entire PS3 collection.

    • January 16, 2024
    • YouTube

    My Sony PlayStation 3 Slim hasn't had much use in recent years, so let's Jailbreak it with a Custom Firmware (CFW). With a 4.90 CFW we can not only play homebrew games and emulators but with a back manager like Multiman we can preserve our entire library of PS3, PS2 and PS1 games on the internal hard drive or via external USB devices. In this video I show off how to Jailbreak a PS3 Slim and how to preserve your library of PlayStation 1, 2 and 3 games. Please Enjoy !

  • S2024E04 Half-Life on the PlayStation 2 is an incredible port. Here is why.

    • January 24, 2024
    • YouTube

    Half-Life is a 1998 first-person shooter (FPS) game developed by Valve Corporation and published by Sierra Studios for Windows. In November 2001 Gearbox Software would port Half-Life to the Sony PlayStation 2 (PS2). This port was not just a standard port, it featured many enhancements over the original and in today's episode we take a deep dive at the PS2 version and talk about why its an impressive package with many unique and interesting features.

  • S2024E05 The PS5 Jailbreak is here - and its looking good!

    • January 27, 2024
    • YouTube

    If you're running a 3.00-4.51 Firmware PlayStation PS5, you can easily jailbreak and enable it for homebrew thanks to the amazing efforts from the community. In todays episode we take a closer look at what you can do with a hacked/jailbroken PS5 and why im excited for the future of this particular scene.

  • S2024E06 Playing Retro Emulators on the Nintendo 64

    • February 10, 2024
    • YouTube

    The Nintendo 64 launched in 1996 is a powerful piece of hardware that's capable of many impressive things. One of those is playing old retro games via emulation. The N64 is capable of emulating the NES, Super NES, Game Boy Color and much more. In today's video we take a closer look at retro emulation running on the N64. For a system that launched in 1996 the results here may surprise you!

  • S2024E07 PlayStation 4 Emulation is getting better and better

    • February 14, 2024
    • YouTube

    The PlayStation 4 PS4 emulation scene keeps improving. Over the past 12 months has seen even more commercial game compatibility. Now over 100 titles are playable in FPPS4 - an open source PS4 emulator ( compatibility layer ) that runs on your PC. But that's not all, RPCSX is another PS4 emulator that's slowly booting into commercial games as well. So, let's discuss the latest PlayStation 4 emulation updates.

  • S2024E08 The Nintendo Wii U is a homebrew beast. Here's why

    • February 19, 2024
    • YouTube

    The Wii U was a system that Nintendo would rather forget. But for modders, it's nearly the perfect console which can play the (almost) entire back catalog of Nintendo games that game before it - and many other emulators and homebrew. While modding the Wii U isn't anything new - in today's video we take a look at the most up to date homebrew environment known as Aroma that not only makes the Wii U easier to hack, but it also makes it the experience so much better. Let's check it out.

  • S2024E09 What was the N64 Expansion Pak actually used for?

    • February 27, 2024
    • YouTube

    A closer look at one of the more interesting peripherals for the Nintendo 64 - the Expansion Pak. Released in 1998 With Donkey Kong 64, it expanded the N64 System RAM from 4MB to 8MB and was also said to improve visual quality, framerates and more. It was rumored that it was essential in fixing a memory crash with DK64 - it didn't - and there are over 60 games supported the Expansion Pak with 2 games requiring it. But did you miss out if you didn't own one? In this episode we deep dive and discuss the myths and the realities of the N64 Expansion Pak.

  • S2024E10 Yuzu is dead

    • March 4, 2024
    • YouTube

    Yuzu - the popular Nintendo Switch Emulator (and recently Citra - a 3ds emulator developed by the same team as Yuzu) is dead. Nintendo has settled with Yuzu for 2.4 million dollars and for the immediate removal of all source code, downloads, github repos, discord and Patreon. Here are my thoughts.

  • S2024E11 How the N64 Rumble Pak changed everything

    • March 18, 2024
    • YouTube

    A deep dive into the Nintendo 64 Rumble Pak - an addon device that added force feedback vibration to the player. in 1997 this was the very first rumble device introduced into video games. In today's episode we look closely at the Rumble Pak and even build a homebrew application to test its features. Please Enjoy!

  • S2024E12 SNES Piracy in the 90s - Disk Copiers

    • March 25, 2024
    • YouTube

    Back in the 90's if you wanted to make backups of your Super Nintendo cartridges, you'd need a game backup device, also known as a SNES disc copier. These devices would allow you to dump almost every SNES cartridge to one or more floppy discs, but they were also a tool for pirates to copy discs completely removing the need for an original cartridge. In today's episode we take a closer look at one such SNES back up device known as the Pro Fighter X Turbo. Please Enjoy!

  • S2024E13 GP2X Wiz - The Handheld Retro Emulation Beast from 2009

    • April 1, 2024
    • YouTube

    The GP2X Wiz is an early ARM based gaming handheld device that released in 2009 by Game Park Holdings. While it was not a success, the Wiz was very popular with emulation enthusiasts due to its open platform and many popular emulators were ported to run on the device. With the impressive specifications of the GP2X Wiz meant it could run many systems at good levels of performance. And it came complete with an AMOLED Touch screen. In today's episode we take a deep dive into the GP2x Wiz and see why it was considered an emulation beast as far back as 2009. Please Enjoy!

  • S2024E14 Stay online with the Nintendo 3DS and WiiU after today!

    • April 8, 2024
    • YouTube

    On April 8 2024 (ie today - as of the making of this episode) , all Nintendo Network online services for the Nintendo Wii U and Nintendo 3DS will be shut down, but it does not mean you don't need to stop playing online games. This is all thanks to Pretendo - the community developed Nintendo Network online replacement which is free and open source for everyone to enjoy. All you need is a hacked 3ds or WiiU and about 30 minutes of your time to get set up. In today's episode we take a closer look at the Pretendo service and its features. Please Enjoy!

  • S2024E15 Why the limitations of the N64 and PS1 mattered

    • April 15, 2024
    • YouTube

    The Sony PlayStation 1 and the Nintendo 64 generation was one of the most interesting era's in history. Both were early adopters of 3d technology, but their respective hardware architectures were vastly different from each other. The N64 and PS1 handled 3d and their games in different ways, and both systems limitations are ultimately what allowed for developers to come up with some of the very best video games ever made. In today's episode we take a closer look and what these limitations are and how ultimately, they became part of the fabric that defined these systems to so many fans around the world. Please Enjoy!

  • S2024E16 Game Boy games that did the impossible.

    • April 23, 2024
    • YouTube

    The Nintendo Game Boy has turned 35 years old and in todays episode we take a look at some of the most technically advanced Game Boy games on the system that push the hardware to its limits Please enjoy!

  • S2024E17 This Cheap Sega Saturn Flash Cart is Awesome!

    • May 3, 2024
    • YouTube

    Saroo is a HD Loader (Flash Cart) for the Sega Saturn. While its been in development since 2013, over the past 2 years it's seen some significant updates and is now available to purchase. Due to the open-source nature of the device it's by far the cheapest Sega Saturn Flash Cart (roughly between $55-$100 on AliExpress) on the market today and it is also the fastest in terms of performance - with most games loading in mere seconds. The price and performance are indeed incredible, but the Saroo is not perfect. It has its issues - and how is the compatibility? We discuss all this and more in today's episode.

  • S2024E18 Xbox has lost its way

    • May 11, 2024
    • YouTube

    Xbox has lost the confidence of its customers. Lets talk about it Correction : I mentioned LinkedIn being non profitable. This is incorrect. LinkedIn generated $1.7 billion from premium subscriptions in 2023. Note: this is an opinion based piece and you should consider it as one.

  • S2024E19 Doom didn't kill the Amiga...Wolfenstein 3D did

    • May 13, 2024
    • YouTube

    Wolfenstein 3D released by id Software in 1992 brought in a change to video games. 2D games were no longer cool and texture mapped 3d rendered games were taking over. However, the ray casting technology presented a challenge if you owned an Amiga computer - it simply wasn't capable of running Wolfenstein 3d and in many ways Wolfenstein 3d can be seen as a major milestone that determined the fate of the Commodore Amiga that went bankrupt in 1994. In this episode we take a closer look at the Amiga and its many FPS clones that attempted to emulate the technology and success of Wolfenstein 3D, but ultimately led to the demise of Commodore.

  • S2024E20 N64 recompilation is here - and its looking good!

    • May 20, 2024
    • YouTube

    Static Recompilation is the process of statically recompiling binaries into C code that can be compiled for any platform - and it's out now for the Nintendo 64 ! This is all thanks to a tool known as 'N64Recomp' developed by Mr-Wiseguy - it can greatly speed up the process of generating matching C code for almost any Nintendo 64 game. This new method can bring much faster N64 ports to the PC over traditional decompilation projects that can take years and thanks to the modern graphics API RT64, these ports can be enhanced with widescreen, higher framerates and much more. I've tested it and it works. And in today's episode we take a closer look. Thanks for watching!

  • S2024E21 Was the PS2 "Emotion Engine" over hyped?

    • June 3, 2024
    • YouTube

    Sony launched the PlayStation PS2 in 2000 to massive hype and promises. One promise was the brand-new Emotion Engine ( EE ) , the main SoC that powered the PS2. Developed in conjunction with Sony and Toshiba. It was the next generation of processor after the PS1. But the Emotion Engine was more than just a CPU. It housed other additional co-processors known as Vector Units and also came with powerful DMA Controller that could move data around the bus very quickly. However, was this all worth it? The Xbox, GameCube and in some scenarios, Dreamcast showed off many games that easily match the power and performance of the PS2 and in many cases, exceeded it. In today's episode we deep dive and take a closer look at the Emotion Engine and its use cases. After a slow start, developers got the very best from the chip and developed some unique and interesting post processing effects that really showed off the power of the PlayStation 2 hardware. Please Enjoy!

  • S2024E22 Nintendo is erasing its history - The war against ROMS

    • June 10, 2024
    • YouTube

    The recent DMCA takedown notice from the ESA on popular rom sharing site VIMMS Lair is another blow to the preservation community. Nintendo believes ROM sites are haven for illegal activity, copyright infringement, and piracy and they have a history of taking down sites in the past including LoveROMs, Rom Universe and more. Can Nintendo be trusted to do it themselves? The Nintendo Switch Online (NSO) service is a fraction of the size of the Virtual Console and its unlikely it will ever exceed it. It's my view that Nintendo is effectively erasing their own history as more games are lost to time. In today's episode we take a closer look at why I believe the only true preservation in the video game industry are ROMS.

  • S2024E23 What was the Hard Drive in the Original Xbox actually used for?

    • June 24, 2024
    • YouTube

    The Original Xbox launched in 2001 and it brought a few innovations never seen before to the video game console industry. The first would be a built-in hard drive that was not an optional add-on, rather it was a core component of the Xbox hardware. But did the hard drive provide any benefit other than large storage capacity for save games and custom soundtracks? In today's episode we take a closer look at the Xbox hard drive feature and how developers took advantage of it in different ways. Was it really necessary in the end? You decide and let me know in the comments.

  • S2024E24 The Xbox Series S is STILL an Emulation Beast - New Updates!

    • July 8, 2024
    • YouTube

    3 years ago I covered the Xbox Series S and how its an emulation beast. But in recent times the Xbox Emulation and Homebrew community (running under devmode on the Xbox) took a hit in 2023 when Microsoft blocked unsupported UWP apps from running in retail mode. It all seemed like the community had abandoned the platform and moved on. However, in reality the community never left, its stronger than ever with new updates and emulators that have opened up the floodgates. Even in 2024 - for $299 the Xbox Series S is a series contender alongside any Mini PC on the market as the best value for money you can buy that can support emulators all the way up to Xbox 360 with impressive performance. In today's episode we take a look at the all-new advancements in the scene and why I'm excited about the future of UWP Apps on Devmode.

  • S2024E25 Pimpin the Original Xbox in 2024

    • July 15, 2024
    • YouTube

    On my desk today I have a friends Original Xbox that hasn't been powered on in over 10 years. And we are going to pimp it out! First, we remove the clock capacitor, then install a mod chip, large hard drive, custom dashboard, an awesome HDMI adapter then get the system online with Insignia - the Xbox Live Replacement. The Original Xbox is still an awesome system in 2024 once you pimp it out with the latest enhancements. Please Enjoy

  • S2024E26 What happened to Windows CE on the SEGA Dreamcast?

    • July 22, 2024
    • YouTube

    Leading up to the launch of the Sega Dreamcast, in 1998 Microsoft and Sega announced that the up-and-coming Dreamcast would use Windows CE - an embedded version of the Windows Operating system for smaller portable devices. However, when the Dreamcast launched, all 18 titles did not use Windows CE at all. This was a very strange pivot, and many wondered what had occurred. In today's episode we take a closer look at Windows CE on the Dreamcast and what ultimately led to its decision to make it available only as a secondary option for developers to use.

  • S2024E27 Goodbye Xbox 360

    • July 29, 2024
    • YouTube

    It's a very sad day today as after today the Xbox 360 Marketplace will be closed forever. In this episode I reminisce and talk about what made the Xbox 360 such a special machine. Goodbye Xbox 360.

  • S2024E28 PlayStation 4 Emulation on the PC has hit a huge milestone

    • August 5, 2024
    • YouTube

    PlayStation 4 emulation has been on fire lately with the emergence of a new emulator ShadPS4 which is capable of getting in game with 3d rendering. This has been a milestone that other PS4 emulators have been unable to achieve up until now. ShadPS4 can get in game and render 3D with games such as Red Dead Redemption, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered and more! And then there is Bloodborne - a game I never imagined would even boot and display the main menu, but it does, and this is a very exciting time for PS4 emulation in general. And we will be covering it all in today's episode. Please enjoy.

  • SPECIAL 0x11 Mistakes Were Made - The Console Security Marathon

    • August 12, 2024

    The best comprehensive 12-episode marathon blowout about video game console hacking that covers the Original Xbox, Xbox 360, Sony PS1, PS2, PS3, PS4, Vita, PSP as well as the Nintendo GameCube, Wii and Sega Saturn.

  • S2024E29 Lies of the Robots

    • August 19, 2024
    • YouTube

    In 1993 a revolutionary next generation fighting game idea was born. It was set to raise the bar of what a next generation graphics would be. The fighting game would feature prerendered 3d robots in front of 3d rendered backgrounds all rendered in 3D Studio with 'hundreds' of animation frames. That game was Rise of the Robots and released on almost every major computer and console platform at the time. The media hyped up the game so much and when it arrived it was a disaster. Here is the story of how Rise of the Robots went from a unique idea to one of the worst games ever released and how the video game media lied to its readers.

  • S2024E30 How hackers fixed Street Fighter 2

    • September 9, 2024
    • YouTube

    Street Fighter 2 Rainbow Edition is one of the most well-known arcade rom hacks ever made. It took Street Fighter 2s updated Champion Edition code and modified it in some crazy ways. Midair specials , teleporting, head seeking fireballs, tons of projectiles, no cool downs and even the ability to swap to another character! It all sounds over the top and absurd however Street Fighter 2 Rainbow Edition introduced for the very first time, new gameplay mechanics that would make their way into future updates of the Street Fighter 2 series. In todays episode we take a closer look at Street Fighter 2 Rainbow Edition and how it became the classic rom hack that people still talk about to this very day.

  • S2024E31 The Beauty of Isometric Video Games

    • September 16, 2024
    • YouTube

    Due to the limitations of home computers and game consoles, for years true 3d rendering was mostly out of reach for developers. However, by applying an isometric projection, a fake or pseudo 3D effect can provide a 3d like experience to the game. Isometric views in video games have existed around in video games since the early 80s. And during the late 90s, PC resolutions were large enough and CPUs were becoming powerful enough where developers could pre-render 3d models and combine them with an isometric view to produce beautifully realistic looking environments. In todays episode we deep dive into the world of Isometric graphics in video games.

  • S2024E32 How Pilotwings 64 on the N64 Revolutionized 3D Gaming

    • September 23, 2024
    • YouTube

    In the 80s, early flight simulators were limited to what they could achieve. On consoles like the NES, it was nearly impossible to provide a sense of realism and immersion that you could only find in home computers like the PC and Amiga. However, in 1996 - Nintendo released Pilotwings 64 - a North American launch title for the Nintendo 64, and one that was developed alongside experts in military flight simulation 3d technology - Paradigm Simulation. The result was a technically brilliant realistic flight simulation engine that's wrapped up in a fun and whacky Nintendo game. Pilotwings 64 defined what was possible with 3d on the Nintendo 64 and could sit right alongside PC flight simulators in terms of its graphics and technology in the mid 90s. In today's video we take a look at one of my favorite Nintendo 64 games - Pilotwings 64

  • S2024E33 Finally! Xbox One Emulation is here

    • September 30, 2024
    • YouTube

    Earlier this year the first known public exploit for the Xbox One was released. Known as 'Collateral Damage' this exploit allowed for, the very first time, games to be decrypted and dumped. This has led to development of an emulation or a translation layer to be developed that can run Xbox One games on a Windows 10 or 11 PC. In today's episode we take a look at XWine1 the first Xbox One translation layer in development for Windows, however this is not the only one in development. We discuss what's been happening in the Xbox One hacking scene, dumping games, translation layers and much more!

  • S2024E34 Ryujinx (the other Switch Emulator) is dead

    • October 1, 2024
    • YouTube

    Ryujinx - the other popular Nintendo Switch Emulator is dead with the immediate removal of all source code, downloads, github repos. Here are my thoughts.

  • S2024E35 Silent Hill 2 is a Remake (Mostly) Done Right

    • October 7, 2024
    • YouTube

    Silent Hill 2 is one of my favorite games of all time. A groundbreaking PlayStation 2 title that is considered a masterpiece. So how do remake perfection? In today's episode I take a look at the Silent Hill 2 Remake. There's good and there's some bad. Here are my thoughts.

  • S2024E36 How Mario Kart 64 Cheats against you

    • October 14, 2024
    • YouTube

    Mario Kart 64 is one of the very best games on the Nintendo 64, and its franchise needs no introduction - it's one of the most successful Nintendo franchises in history. However, the series has been long criticized for its use of 'Rubber Banding AI' - a game design technique that's applied to keep each race competitive. This also applies to Mario Kart 64. From disabling collisions, to invisible roads and reacting differently to items while off camera, the game simply cheats to try and beat you in every single race. In today's episode we explore the MANY different ways Mario Kart 64 cheats against you.

  • S2024E37 Thank you for playing Wing Commander

    • October 21, 2024
    • YouTube

    Wing Commander is a 3D Space Combat Simulator game that released on the IBM PC in 1990 - over 34 years ago as of this episode - and it one of the finest games ever made. It took advantage of the IBM PC to maximize the immersion of a space combat simulation. It's game design had no equal. In today's episode we take a closer look at how Wing Commander came to be, its technology, game design, ports and how it shaped the series and the genre. Enjoy!

  • S2024E38 I built my own 3D Game Engine with Open-Source Tools

    • October 28, 2024
    • YouTube

    Fine, ill do it myself - Over the past few months, I've been working on my own 3d game engine in C++. With the goal to build my own 3D Boomer Shooters but with modern 3D graphics APIs. In today's episode I walk through how it all works, and how I've used open-source tools to make it happen. Please enjoy!

  • S2024E39 It's up to us to save Video Games

    • November 4, 2024
    • YouTube

    Video Game Preservation has been in the news recently with the US Copyright Office just striking down an effort to make it easier to preserve and play legacy video games. Many in the industry say that more needs to be done but is it just talk? The ESA along with game publishers don't seem to be interesting in preserving video games at all. This is why me, you - the community - need to take charge and do it ourselves. We discuss the complex landscape of Video Game Preservation, Piracy and Emulation in today's episode.

  • S2024E40 Four Days Later...Is the PS5 Pro REALLY worth $700?

    • November 11, 2024
    • YouTube

    I bought a Sony PlayStation PS5 Pro for $700 including an $80 disc drive add-on - so you don't have to. It does exactly what its advertised to do. Enhance Visuals and Performance for PS5 games. The question is - is the PS5 Pro really worth the money? In today's episode I give you my thoughts on the brand new PS5 Pro console. Impressive? Yes, worth it? Check out today's video to learn more!

  • S2024E41 After 3 years...Rockstar has fixed GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition.

    • November 18, 2024
    • YouTube

    It took 3 years, but Rockstar Games Grand Theft Auto GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition has been fixed - addressing many of the most important issues from the original 2021 release from Grove Street Games. It's a much-improved experience restoring the content to be as faithful as possible to the original PS2 versions and one that I can finally recommend to anyone who wants to experience the 3 classic games for modern consoles. So, what was fixed? And what happened to Grove Street Games? In this episode we take a closer look at the updated 1.112 Patch which really improves the game in many ways. All Gameplay Captured on my Xbox Series X

  • S2024E42 Atari's NEW 2024 console - Atari 7800+ Review

    • November 25, 2024
    • YouTube

    Atari is launching their brand new 7800+ console on November 29th 2024. The 7800+ is a modern recreation of the original 7800 System from 1986. In today's episode we take a look at the 7800+, play some games on it and take a look at the hardware. Is it worth $129.99? Let's find out.

  • S2024E43 The BEST Emulators of 2024

    • December 2, 2024
    • YouTube

    Forget the Game Awards, the real awards are here. Video game emulation in 2024 has been full of highs and lows and in today's episode we discuss the Best Emulators that I've been using in 2024 and showing off their features. These all run on PC but many of them also run on Linux, MacOS and some on Android. These are of course my picks, please let me know which your favorites are in the comments below!

  • S2024E44 Retro Gaming has Changed...

    • December 9, 2024
    • YouTube

    From vintage hardware, game collecting, emulation, crts and upscalers - Retro Gaming has changed over the years. Let's talk about it.

  • SPECIAL 0x12 The Impossible Port Marathon

    • December 16, 2024

    The best comprehensive 10-episode marathon blowout about video game "impossible ports" that cover games running on the N64, PS1, PS2, Original Xbox, Xbox

  • S2024E45 The First Amiga Virus - Something Wonderful Has Happened

    • December 18, 2024
    • YouTube

    In 1987 C64 and Amiga Cracking and Scene group SCA (Swiss Cracking Association) would release the first ever Amiga home computer virus after being challenged to see if it were even possible. It's impact on the Amiga and home computers had wide ramifications. In today's episode we take a close look at SCA and how the virus became a part of scene and Amiga history.

  • S2024E46 It's been a year...

    • December 23, 2024
    • YouTube

    My summary of 2024 and what to expect in 2025 for the channel. Have a wonderful holiday season, much love - Dimitris

Season 2025

  • S2025E01 GTA3 on the Sega Dreamcast is incredible

    • January 1, 2025
    • YouTube

    Happy New Year! A new impossible port has arrived. We take a closer look at Grand Theft Auto 3 GTA3, known as DCA3 for the Sega Dreamcast. This is a port that was said to be impossible with just 16 Meg of memory on the Dreamcast, and yet it is fully playable from start to finish on a stock Dreamcast with the game burned onto a CD-R. Incredible stuff. In today's episode we see how the latest and one of the very best Impossible Ports came to be.

  • S2025E02 Why is Nintendo 64 emulation still a broken mess in 2025 ?

    • January 8, 2025
    • YouTube

    The Nintendo 64 has always been a difficult machine to emulate correctly. But in 2025 - we should be well and truly past all of it right? Not exactly. Issues with Plugins, performance, graphical glitches, stutters. Unless you have a very powerful machine, these are common things many of us will run into when emulating the Nintendo 64. But why? And Is there any hope for fast, accurate N64 emulation in 2025 and beyond? Let's discuss in today's episode.

  • S2025E03 This Cheap $50 N64 Flash Cart is AWESOME

    • January 14, 2025
    • YouTube

    A new N64 Flash Cart is out - And its only $50. The SummerCart64 is a custom-made cartridge that allows you to develop and play games on the N64 console. It is the first N64 flash cart that is feature complete and completely open source. SummerCart64 employs features such as 64DD hardware emulation, automatic save backup during gameplay, or ability to behave like a stock Game Pak with direct mode, making it the best choice for both players and game developers. In today's episode we take a closer look at the SummerCart64 in more detail!

  • S2025E04 Nintendo has FINALLY revealed the Switch 2. My Immediate Thoughts

    • January 16, 2025
    • YouTube

    Nintendo finally has shadow dropped the Switch 2 reveal trailer. Let's talk about it

  • S2025E05 The Greatest Video Game Tech Demo Ever

    • January 22, 2025
    • YouTube

    Shadow of the Beast was a groundbreaking achievement in video games. In 1989 the concept of multi-layer parallax scrolling, and 120+ colors on screen running on a stock Amiga at 7mhz was unheard of. And yet Psygnosis and Reflections made it possible. As a game - Shadow of the Beast was a disappointment, but as a tech demo? It's one of the greatest ever made. In this episode we take a deep dive into the graphics of Shadow of the Beast.

  • S2025E06 The Timeless Beauty of SNES Graphics

    • February 3, 2025
    • YouTube

    The Super Nintendo has arguably aged better than any other console. In 1990 the SNES launched with advanced graphical effects. Transparencies, masking, pixelation effects and yes MODE7, but the hardware was capable of much more. In today's episode we deep dive into some of the unique features that the Super NES had built into its hardware that its competition was not capable of (without clever programming tricks). This is the Timeless Beauty of SNES Graphics.

  • S2025E07 This $50 PS2 Memory card saves and PLAYS all your games but..

    • February 7, 2025
    • YouTube

    The MemCard Pro 2 has become an interesting all in one solution where not only can you store an almost unlimited amount of virtual memory cards, but thanks to Multi-Purpose Memory Card Emulation (MMCE) protocol its now possible to run PS2 games directly from the same memory card. How well does it work in practice? In today's episode we look at this exciting new functionality.

  • S2025E08 PlayStation Network Down for HOURS and Sony won't tell us why...

    • February 8, 2025
    • YouTube

    Feels like 2011 all over again.

  • S2025E09 Finally, the modern DOS/Windows 98 Retro PC Build I've always wanted

    • February 17, 2025
    • YouTube

    It's harder than ever in 2025 to play DOS and Windows games on original hardware, but a modern ITX motherboard known as the ITX-Llama has recently released - it uses a Vortex X86 System on Module processor package and with old school ports like PS2 Mouse and Keyboard as well as a dedicated AGP slot for connecting up a graphics card, the ITX-Llama has been designed to check off every box you could possibly need to play old school games. I can finally build a modern Windows 98 PC experience that I've been searching for. In today's episode we take a closer look at this awesome motherboard.

  • S2025E10 How do Game Genie Cheat Codes ACTUALLY work?

    • February 24, 2025
    • YouTube

    NYKPOYZX , SXIOPO..The Letters Mason! What do they mean?! The Game Genie - the original famous cheat device that was developed by Codemasters and published/distributed by Galoob and Camerica around the world. It allowed anyone the ability to create their own cheat codes thanks to a simple user interface that promoted discovery to uncover new codes based on modifying existing codes. Many a video has been made about the Game Genie, but I've never understood how these codes were generated in the first place. In today's episode we sit down and figure it all out. Please Enjoy!

  • S2025E11 XenonRecomp - An incredible new way to preserve Xbox 360 games

    • March 3, 2025
    • YouTube

    Unleashed Recompiled is a native PC port of Sonic Unleashed from the Xbox 360 to the PC that uses a process known as static recompilation. The results are incredible - with a fully native PC port that uses DirectX12 and supports enhancements such as ultra-wide aspect ratios, high frame rates and internal resolution enhancements. The Static recompilation tool known as XenonRecomp, takes a native Xbox 360 executable and converts it into C++ code that can be recompiled on PC. This is an exciting new way to preserve Xbox 360 games, especially when we consider many titles have been delisted or are stuck on the hardware. In today's episode we take a look at this exciting new approach to preserving your Xbox 360 games.

  • S2025E12 Project-PO : Cancelled Xbox 360 game from Silicon Knights PRESERVED!

    • March 4, 2025
    • YouTube

    Silicon Knights was a well-known Canadian video game developer that was responsible for games such as Eternal Darkness, Too Human and Metal Gear Solid: Twin Snakes for the Nintendo GameCube. Sadly, the studio went bankrupt and closed their doors in 2014. In today's episode, we unearth a lost cancelled prototype from the studio that was in development for the Xbox 360 in October 2011 and was an interesting take on detective-based adventure games. Project-PO is a lost Silicon Knights game that has been unearthed and preserved. Please Enjoy!

  • S2025E13 How Tony Hawk hacked 3 Generations of Video Game Consoles

    • March 11, 2025
    • YouTube

    Tony Hawk's is a series of skateboarding video games published by Activision and endorsed by the American professional skateboarder Tony Hawk. From 1999 to 2007, the series was primarily developed for home consoles by Neversoft with generally annual releases. The series was a global phenomenon selling millions and was one of the best-selling video game franchises of the early 2000s. However, it turns out that some of the games were riddled with code that can be exploited for unauthorized code execution. Here is how the Tony Hawk series can hack 3 generations of home console starting from the Sony PlayStation to the Xbox 360 by using buffer overrun exploits.

  • S2025E14 Any Xbox 360 can now be hacked with just a USB Flash Drive

    • March 17, 2025
    • YouTube

    A look a the newest Xbox 360 software only Hypervisor Hack known as BadUpdate. It requires a Xbox 360 - any model including the later Winchester revisions - on the latest system version (17559), a USB flash drive, Rock Band Blitz Trial and some patience. This latest hack is a very exciting update for the Xbox 360 community. In today's episode we take a closer look at the BadUpdate exploit.

  • S2025E15 The Nintendo Switch changed my life

    • March 31, 2025
    • YouTube

    As we approach a new Nintendo Switch generation its time to reflect. The Nintendo Switch was the system that changed my life. It landed me a job in the video game industry, and for that I will be forever grateful. In this episode I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the impact that the Nintendo Switch has had on me just before Switch 2 is revealed on April 2nd.

  • S2025E16 Nintendo just revealed EVERYTHING about the Switch 2

    • April 2, 2025
    • YouTube

    The Switch 2 has been officially unveiled in the Nintendo April 2 Direct. We know about the price, games, hardware and much more. Let's take a closer look at all the annoucements.

  • S2025E17 I was right about Nintendo Switch 2 Backward Compatibility

    • April 5, 2025
    • YouTube

    Nintendo has confirmed backward compatibility on the Nintendo Switch 2. Let's discuss how it works in some detail.

  • S2025E18 Incredible Sega Dreamcast Ports in 2025

    • April 12, 2025
    • YouTube

    The Sega Dreamcast refuses to die. In recently times some incredible ports have appeared on the system thanks to the dedicated homebrew development community that continues to keep the Dreamcast not only alive, but as one of the very best communities out there. In today's episode we take a closer look at more incredible ports - GTA Vice City, Wipeout and Doom 64

  • S2025E19 Nintendo Switch 2 Backward Compatibility list was updated but...

    • April 16, 2025
    • YouTube

    Nintendo has updated their backward compatibility website with some new information and updates on fixed games. Lets check it in in more detail and what this means tl;dr : Don't sell your Nintendo Switch 1 quite yet...

  • S2025E20 68000 - The CPU ahead of its time

    • April 21, 2025
    • YouTube

    he Motorola 68000 CPU was released in 1979, to compete with the Intel 8086. The chip was designed to be powerful and versatile and made its mark by not only powering some of the most iconic and beloved games in the 1980s and 1990s, but it also ruled in the home and in the arcades. It helped define the gaming experiences of a generation and left a lasting impact on the industry. Today's episode is a love letter to one of the most influential CPU processors ever and one that many still love to write code on. Please Enjoy!

  • S2025E21 Far Cry 1 OG Xbox Dev Build FOUND and PRESERVED

    • April 29, 2025
    • YouTube

    A development build of Far Cry was found on an Original Xbox Development kit (XDK), in this episode we take a closer look at the build and uncover some interesting findings. As usual the build is preserved and available for everyone to enjoy (archive.org link below). Dumped from an old Crytek Development kit - dated October 27 2005. This build was created after Far Cry Instincts launched (Sept 2005) and appears to be an attempt to port Far Cry to the Original Xbox which was scrapped possibly in favor of the XBLA (Far Cry Classic) version on the Xbox 360 A 128Meg Xbox is required to launch the game (either debug or retail) The hdd.img has also been provided which contains some additional .xbe's however they are corrupted. XEmu will run the build however there are graphical issues.

  • S2025E22 The Nintendo Wii Homebrew Channel drama explained

    • May 3, 2025
    • YouTube

    This week, the Nintendo Wii Homebrew community was rocked by allegations of stolen Nintendo SDK code as well as new allegations of stolen code from RTEMS - an open-source real time operating system implementation found inside libogc - the open-source library that powers almost all homebrew applications. This discovery has led to the "closure" of one of the most popular homebrew apps - The Wii Homebrew Channel. But are these allegations legitimate and if so, what does this mean for the future of Wii homebrew? Will Nintendo attempt to stamp out Wii homebrew once and for all? Highly unlikely in my opinion. Let's discuss what drama has transpired and what the likely outcome will be.

  • S2025E23 Lemmings: How DMA Design Redefined Puzzle Games

    • May 12, 2025
    • YouTube

    A look at one of the greatest puzzle games ever created. Lemmings in 1991 was developed by DMA Design and published by Psygnosis. Originally releasing on the Amiga and Atari ST it has seen ports to 20 different computers and consoles and has sold over 15 million units. In this episode we take a look at Lemmings and how it changed the industry.

  • S2025E24 N64 : Decomp vs Recomp vs Ports Explained

    • May 19, 2025
    • YouTube

    The Nintendo 64 community has been doing some incredible work bringing back older N64 games to modern platforms. Traditional emulation is now being replaced by Recompilations, Decompilations and Ports. But what exactly do these terms mean? In this episode we take a closer look at the N64 and the various ways developers are modernizing games to run on today's hardware platforms and beyond.

  • S2025E25 Game Boy Advance: Incredible tech on just 2 AA Batteries

    • May 26, 2025
    • YouTube

    A look back at the Nintendo Game Boy Advance, Nintendo's ARM based 32bit handheld that was a 2D powerhouse in 2001 and could also run impressive 3D games too. And it all ran on 2 AA batteries!

  • S2025E26 Nintendo Switch 2 Launches this Week...

    • June 2, 2025
    • YouTube

    The Nintendo Switch 2 is launching this week but how we got here has been weird. Here are my thoughts on the Switch 2 and the launch of the hardware later this week.

  • S2025E27 Nintendo Switch 2 Backward Compatibility Tested - It's Good!

    • June 6, 2025
    • YouTube

    The Nintendo Switch 2 is here, and the most interesting aspect for me is backwards compatibility with original Switch titles, focusing on how well older Switch games might run on the new console. In this episode we run various games that suffered from performance issues on Switch 1 hardware. How do they perform on the Nintendo Switch 2? Lets take a closer look !

  • S2025E28 Four Days Later - Is the Switch 2 REALLY Worth $450?

    • June 9, 2025
    • YouTube

    The Nintendo Switch 2 launched June 5, and now that the initial excitement and hype has died down, its time to review the unit. The Switch 2 represents an upgrade to the original Switch from 2017, but is it worth the $450 of your hard earned money? Lets dive in and take a closer look at the hardware.

  • S2025E29 Nintendo Switch 2 Back Compat - More 60fps Games Tested!

    • June 14, 2025
    • YouTube

    Testing 11 Backward compatible Switch 1 titles on the Nintendo Switch 2 - all of them see improvements running at 60fps. Let's see how much they are improved in the Switch 2 compared to the Switch 1 hardware.

  • S2025E30 GameCube Emulation on Switch 2 isn't great...

    • June 23, 2025
    • YouTube

    One of the exclusive features of the Nintendo Switch 2 is the addition of GameCube Emulation to the NSO service. Initial impressions are positive, and will satisfy most fans of the GameCube, however after several hours of playtime it becomes obvious that problems exist, and improvements are needed. The emulation is solid but the experience as it stands isn't great. From input lag, incorrect analog sensitivity, performance and average online networking, in this episode we breakdown all the good, and bad with the GameCube NSO service. Hopefully Nintendo can address one of more of these in upcoming revisions. Please Enjoy!

  • S2025E31 How an Owl ruled the world : The Story of Psygnosis

    • July 1, 2025
    • YouTube

    This is the story of Psygnosis, from their inception to their rise to prominence on the Amiga. Psygnosis was a pioneering game developer that rose to fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s. From their humble beginnings to creating iconic titles for the Amiga, this video traces Psygnosis' journey, highlighting their innovative games and lasting impact on the gaming industry. This is Part 1 focusing on the early days. Part 2 will come later in 2025. Please Enjoy!

  • S2025E32 Physical Video Games are Dying...

    • July 7, 2025
    • YouTube

    A look at the current state of 'physical video games' in 2025. It's not looking good for collectors of physical games video games across all major platforms and although its a slow process, its clear that physical games are dying. Is it even worth buying physical games anymore or should you just go all digital? In this episode we discuss.

  • S2025E33 How ZSNES pioneered modern Emulation

    • July 21, 2025
    • YouTube

    In the early days, Super Nintendo Emulation was inaccurate and required a fast Pentium II PC to run at full speeds with sound, but in 1997 everything changed with the released on ZSNES, a blazingly fast SNES emulator written entirely in x86 assembly language that ran even on a 486 PC with playable speeds. While other emulators existed, ZSNES brought emulation to the masses with its UI and features. In this episode we take a closer look at how ZSNES pioneered modern emulation and played a significant role in advancing emulation technology during its time.

  • S2025E34 How 2001 redefined video games

    • August 4, 2025
    • YouTube

    Here's a look back at one of the best years ever in video games - 2001

  • S2025E35 Any Xbox 360 can now be hacked in less than one minute

    • August 11, 2025
    • YouTube

    A look a the newest V1.2 Badupdate Exploit - Xbox 360 software only Hypervisor Hack that we covered back in March 2025. It requires an Xbox 360 - any model including the later Winchester revisions! A USB flash drive and Rock Band Blitz Trial. This updated 1.2 hack runs much faster and reliable and is now a recommended option to hack any Xbox 360. In today's episode we take a closer look at the BadUpdate V1.2 exploit.

  • S2025E36 The Incredible Demo Scene - Making Art with Code

    • August 19, 2025
    • YouTube

    A look at the incredible demo scene - how coders and musicians turn ones and zeros into art. The demo scene represents artistic creativity and technical ability. Pushing the limits that we were thought were possible. In this episode we look at the Demo Scene, its roots, history, the effects, The Demo Scene on game consoles and even code our own copper bars for fun. Please Enjoy!

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