It’s 2026, and Pokémon is in a fascinating holding pattern. With the franchise celebrating its 30th birthday and major new entries like Pokémon Winds and Waves still on the horizon, the community has ...

There are tons of great Pokémon ROM hacks out there, but ones that expand, improve, or honor the Johto region are some of the most enjoyable.

Hamza is a gaming enthusiast and a Writing Specialist from Pakistan. A firm believer in Keyboard/Mouse supremacy, he will play Tekken with WASD if you let him. He has been writing about games since ...

It’s no secret that Pokémon games tend to follow the same trends, mimicking each other and retreading a lot of the same ground. This is what inspires so many ROM hacks, or fan-projects that try to ...

ROM hacks for Pokémon tend to create new experiences through brand-new fan-made regions, fake Pokémon, or even new gameplay mechanics that differ from those established in the regular series. However, ...