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  • Star Fox Enhanced Released on PC

    Source Port Attains Sixty Frames per Second

    You can follow KandoWontU’s work via YouTube, X, or Patreon.

    Touted as a “native 60 FPS PC source port built from the UltraStarFox codebase,” Star Fox Enhanced has been released by project creator KandoWontU.

    Among his prior works is the acclaimed Starfox: EX romhack.

    In a ResetEra forum thread found here, he also clarifies:

    Yes, its coded with AI.

    Yes, it uses the leaked Starfox source code.

    No, it does not distribute the assets – you must provide a rom.

    Yes, Starfox 2 will be done.

    No, I don’t care if you don’t want to enjoy this because I used AI. Sep[a]rate AI from “slop” and don’t pre-judge.

    The GitHub repo can be accessed here.

    Video coverage courtesy of Video Game Esoterica:

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  • Super Mario Bros. Ported to Sega Master System

    Making Its Debut at the SMS Coding Competition

    You can follow Lack of Track’s work via YouTube.

    Says the port author Lack of Track:

    A near-perfect port of the NES/FC classic to the Sega Master System. It also introduces new graphics and sound modes that take advantage of the SMS’s hardware.

    Features

    • Near-perfect Accuracy: The game plays almost exactly like the original. While I cannot guarantee perfect accuracy, I feel confident that the port is accurate under normal gameplay.
    • New Graphics Mode: The port introduces a new graphics mode based on the SNES/SFC port of the game in Super Mario All-Stars/Super Mario Collection. Savor the pseudo 16-bit graphics with more color, backgrounds, and style!
    • New Sound Mode: The port also introduces a new sound mode that takes advantages of the YM2413 FM synthesizer found in the Japanese Sega Master System and commonly added to systems through aftermarket modifications. This new sound mode’s music is based on the music in Super Mario All-Stars/Super Mario Collection. Immerse yourself in the rich, 16-bit style arrangements!

    The GitHub repo can be found here.

    The competition entry is available on SMS Power here.

    Video review courtesy of Sega Lord X:

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  • Romhack.ing Silently Bans Romhacker clymax from Its Discord Server and Then Refuses to Take Down His Romhacks When Asked To

    Romhacks Were Never Submitted to the Site But Were Imported from RHDN’s 2024 Dump

    For clymax’s projects, click here. You can also follow him on YouTube or Twitter.

    Banned Without Warning

    The Discord ban came without warning or notification and was not discovered until July 6, 2025.

    Subsequently, the following message was sent to Romhack.ing (RHDI) staff via the RHDI website.

    May 29, 2026

    Last year, I randomly discovered I got banned from the RHDI Discord without warning or explanation.

    As a result, I regretfully submit a request to take down my hacks hosted on the site.

    Thank you for your kind attention in this matter.

    Takedown Request Rejected

    RHDI staff promptly replied:

    May 30, 2026

    Thank you for your message. After seeing your takedown request, we categorically reject it on the grounds of it being in response to a ban.

    On that note, we checked our records, and we can confirm that you were in fact banned. It was due to a violation of the following rule:

    No advertising or referrals unless it’s approved by staff.

    I will admit, a ban (without warning) is rather heavy handed for this. But if you would like to appeal and agree to follow the server rules, we can lift the ban.

    Alternative Just as Tyrannical

    One of our Hacking Legends, solidification, had this to say when notified of the news (quoted with permission):

    Imao you don’t own your own hacks

    But good to know that something that was literally spun up in response to t[yr]annical nonsense from RHDN in its ownership and potential loss is, uh, tyrannical

    The hacks and translations, now believed to be illegally hosted on RHDI, can be seen here.

    These hacks and translations were never submitted to RHDI by yours truly.

    Instead, they were imported from RHDN’s data dump from August 2024, as we previously reported here.

    So, what do you think? What’s worse, the silent ban or the refusal to honor a hack author’s takedown request? Would you want to submit your work to RHDI?

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  • TASer HappyLee Banned by TASVideos

    Alleges Abuse of Power by Moderators

    You can follow TASer HappyLee via YouTube or X.

    Original Post: http://youtube.com/post/UgkxjoAbvRuzjjzZJCD8SntFb9zUiih52KwT

    Tweet: https://x.com/HappyLeeHL/status/2093013050278457534

    Bilibili post (in Chinese): https://www.bilibili.com/opus/1241606978685370433

    August 26, 2026

    I got BANNED on TASVideos, AGAIN. This time, maybe permanently.

    I was first banned in 2023 for defending my TAS work. This time, I was banned for making arguments such as, “TAS should use TAS timing, not RTA timing.”

    The abuse of power by certain staff members is sickening. They attack and ban people simply for expressing opinions they don’t like.

    I joined TASVideos in 2007. It’s fair to say that I have contributed a great deal to the community over the past 19 years.

    Under its current terrible management, TASVideos is no longer the place I once loved. If talented TASers are not treated with respect, I would advise others to leave soon.

    If anyone builds a better TAS community-one with more common sense, respect for its contributors, and freedom of expression-please let me know.

    Since they’ve done this, don’t mind me calling them out for the rest of my life unless they unban me and apologize.

    [Editor’s note: for the forum topic that presumably led to the ban, click here.]

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