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.

Pokemon is an absolutely massive franchise, to the point of arguably being the biggest in gaming. Every year, Game Freak (and Nintendo) seem to drop an official entry, even if they might not always be ...

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 ...

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If you were a kid anywhere in the last 30 years, it was nearly impossible to avoid at least some exposure to the Pokemon franchise. Whether that’s through games like Red and Blue to Scarlet and Violet ...

Pokémon ROM hacks have become a staple of the Pokémon community, offering fans a fresh and innovative way to experience the beloved franchise. From challenging gameplay to expansive open-world ...

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There are a ton of ROM hacks that put a spin on the tried and true Pokemon formula. Some include original regions and even original Pokemon. These are the best of them.

From the earliest days of "Pokemon" games in Game Boy up to the Nintendo Switch, fans are always excited to see what's new in every version. Regardless of the difference of the gym leaders, storylines ...

Callum is a seasoned gaming managing editor for a number of publications and a gamer who will always try to shine a spotlight on indie games before giving AAA titles the time of day. He loves nothing ...

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, ...