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Dreamcast version of Super Mario 64 runs at full speed with 480p visuals, surpassing the original N64 release.
Development began in 2020 with MrNeo and progressed through collaboration with jnmartin84 and Falco Girgis.
The Dreamcast port uses decompiled N64 source code to run directly on Dreamcast hardware rather than emulation.
A GitHub repository provides an automated builder to convert legally owned ROMs into bootable Dreamcast images.
Retro gaming fans have welcomed the port as a near-native Dreamcast experience.
The project has drawn attention from the retro gaming community amid a series of updates and Git commits.
Notable figures involved include Falco Girgis and jnmartin84, who contributed to the port’s development.
The project aims to offer a more vibrant, visually enhanced experience on Dreamcast hardware.
The release underscores the ongoing interest in Dreamcast scene projects among retro enthusiasts.
Notebookcheck reports on the update date and provides context for the project’s timeline.

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A Linux project has recreated the Windows 8 desktop UI, now available for Wayland users.
The project targets Wayland and is described as a bridge rather than a full replacement.
Windows 8's original UI and its reception are described as a nadir that spurred experimentation.

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The PS2 remake of Ys 5, Lost Kefin, is now playable in English thanks to a fan patch.
Ys 5: Lost Kefin originally released in 1995 (Super Famicom) and was not officially English.
The patch is hosted on GitHub and led by Kaisaan, who expressed gratitude for support.
GamesRadar notes the broader Ys series is finding a global fanbase with English releases across formats.
The English patch enhances accessibility for JRPG fans who seek the PS2 remake.
The PS2 remake of Ys 5 was developed by Arc System Works and released in 2006.
The patch patch patch lead Kaisaan provided statements in Bluesky and thanked supporters.
GamesRadar lists related JRPG topics and updates alongside the main story.
The article frames the translation as part of broader fan-driven preservation of Japanese RPGs.

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