What is helping to understand the game better: instead of static analyzers or debug assisted playthrough, I'm also building tools that builds a graph-like to understand the cyclic complexity of each algorithm and the interactions between them.

SimCity (SNES) structurally is very simple, but at the same time is expandable. With more power (e.g. SA-1), nothing avoids you from having bigger maps, more buildings, advanced visualizations and of course faster simulation speed. I'm very excited with what I found so far!

SimCity has 3 different threads and it's so interesting how they interact with each other. The V-Blank (yes, screen blanking/refresher) is the main coordinator. It decides which main thread will run (think of a simple scheduler) and later does the main animations.

SimCity (SNES) structurally is very simple, but at the same time is expandable. With more power (e.g. SA-1), nothing avoids you from having bigger maps, more buildings, advanced visualizations and of course faster simulation speed. I'm very excited with what I found so far!

I just learned today that the slow-mo path reveal effect in #SuperMario World was, in fact, not an artistic choice (at least not exclusively) But in fact, actual slowdown! With the power of @hackervilela.sneslab.net's SA-1 patch this becomes rather apparent #retrogaming #Mario #SNES #romhacking

In other news, my LG C1 TV is gone after about 4 years =( The panel has short circuit and turning it on makes the TV to flicker to about 3-4 seconds and *bam*. LG support basically told me to buy a new panel (90% price of a new TV) and there's no courtesy for me. Too bad.

Papai Luigi!

Supper Mario Broth@mariobrothblog.bsky.social · last wk.

It is well-known that Mario is named after Nintendo of America's former landlord, Mario Segale. It has been discovered that his father, Louis Segale, was actually named Luigi before changing his name during immigration, making it an astounding coincidence that the real Mario's real father is Luigi.

Sharing some news here. On June 25th I got PRK eye surgery... Been 20 days already, hurts a lot but I'm happy with the initial results so far... The craziest part is that it was completely unplanned. Originally, I just went in for a routine check-up... (+)

Here's a fun project that I never shared on here. It's my weirdly modded SNES cartridge copy of Gradius 3. I'll highlight cool people along the way. For quick context, Gradius 3 had a lot of slowdown on the SNES. If you've played it, you know what I'm talking about. #homebrew #snes #modding

Why BG4 and BG5 if we can simply have BG10 and BG11?

So it's apparently normal to get BSOD every 2-3 days on laptops with DDR5 RAM and Windows 11? Specially when you leave it idle. Considering migrating everything to a Desktop...

If you see someone trying to modify a game without any reference - don't be afraid to help them. Everyone knows that editing games are complex. SNES games has compression; Its own formats. But people, specially motivated ones, can do anything that you can imagine. Help them!

SMW hacking. I never seen so much potential for new tools. With the advances and knowledge we have now, we can create tools that pushes creativity to infinity. I'm very excited!

Did you know that the SNES sound system supports surround sound? However, the current surround tech in our TVs and even on emulators doesn't produce the intended sound. This includes for both hand-made surround or tech like Dolby Surround (e.g. Samurai Showdown). Sounds a lot of potential.

Did you know that the SNES sound system supports surround sound? However, the current surround tech in our TVs and even on emulators doesn't produce the intended sound. This includes for both hand-made surround or tech like Dolby Surround (e.g. Samurai Showdown). Sounds a lot of potential.

How is SMW hacking going recently? Gave a look on SMW Central and saw that the community continues to be active as ever. I wonder if there's any tool or ASM that the community is look for.

If you made or know any SMW ROM hack (with SA-1) that can be combined with another SMW ROM hack as a single bundle game, let me know.

So great to hear from @hackervilela.sneslab.net again! If you're unfamiliar with his work in the #romhacking scene, then you absolutely owe it to yourself to check out his work Most notable is his SA-1 #SNES hacks that dramatically increase their performance and framerates #romhacks #retrogaming

Vitor Vilela@hackervilela.sneslab.net · 5mo ago

Every day is a new opportunity for growth. For new projects. For continuation. Time can pass, but what you've learned stays. I'm back, everyone, and I hope you all look forward for what will be coming in the future. The future will be great.

Every day is a new opportunity for growth. For new projects. For continuation. Time can pass, but what you've learned stays. I'm back, everyone, and I hope you all look forward for what will be coming in the future. The future will be great.

I'm really in a very bad moment in my life. I wish if I was able to come back into the good times again :(

youtu.be/pmJyQiL9wYg Curiosity of the day: Gradius III Original vs. SA-1 is the most popular YouTube video on my channel. Originally I only recorded the comparisons as quality assurance work: if the game is properly ported to SA-1, then the intro *should* behave the same as original game. 1/2

Gradius III (SNES) - Original x SA-1 Comparison

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Rebecca Heineman needs our help. She’s currently fighting cancer, and I can only imagine how hard that must be. Please consider supporting her. Rebecca worked on many beloved SNES classics at Interplay -- including Another World, The Lost Vikings, Battle Chess and many more.

Rebecca Heineman@burgerbecky.bsky.social · 10mo ago

I’ve started a GoFundMe to help with my cancer battle gofund.me/6850175a3

Hey, everyone. It's been a while since I shared news here. Apologies, it's quite challenging maintaining multiple social medias while having so many real life duties. How are you been all? Any interesting news in the last 1-2 years? I promise to be more active here from now!

I finally got a new PC! A laptop as always. I have great expectations for this new hardware. By the way It's the first time I'm using Windows 11, any hints for someone that is been using Windows 10?

Super Mario World widescreen hack on top with the original on the bottom CRT! Thank you @hackervilela.sneslab.net for making this possible! github.com/VitorVilela7... #snes #supermarioworld #retrogaming

Hello everyone! Happy New Year!!! 🎉✨ I hope you’re all having an amazing time this week. I’m really excited about 2025! 2024 flew by so quickly. While I had a lot of personal challenges to deal, 2024 was really important year for myself. A lot of things that were... (+)

Area 88 EN Plus is a retranslation of UN Squadron that rebalances the mission rewards to encourage the use of mid tier planes and cuts down on grinding. Firing is now full auto. Compatible with @hackervilela.sneslab.net's FastROM hack. Download: blizzz.ovh/files/area88...

Hello everyone!! Seeing a lot of new followers recently - welcome you all!! If any if you need something feel free to drop me a message!

Never had a chance to play it yet, but from gameplay it seems possible :)

Kaptajnen@kaptajnen.bsky.social · 2y ago

Wonder how feasible Shovel Knight would be on the SNES? I feel that mode 0 is nothing short of an unexploited goldmine for the homebrew community!

it's post a random game in your collection Saturday

Brandon Sheffield@brandon.insertcredit.com · 2y ago

Post a random game in your collection, here on Saturday