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New Super Mario 64 Dreamcast port outshines original N64 version with sharper 480p visuals
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New Super Mario 64 Dreamcast port outshines original N64 version with sharper 480p visuals

  • 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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An absolute madman has recreated the Windows 8 UI—for Linux
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An absolute madman has recreated the Windows 8 UI—for Linux

  • 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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After 20 years stuck in Japan, the unlikely PS2 remake of the most divisive JRPG in the beloved Ys series is finally playable in English thanks to a fan translation
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After 20 years stuck in Japan, the unlikely PS2 remake of the most divisive JRPG in the beloved Ys series is finally playable in English thanks to a fan translation

  • 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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