This is a web based NES Compiler and Emulator which allows you to mess around with the Super Mario Bros source code and see the results in realtime. You will need your own Super Mario Bros rom for it to work. Everything runs in the browser, there is no server side code.

Tags: bros, compiler, GAMEMAKER, mario, mod, modding, nes, nintendo, programming, rom, super

Software only hypervisor exploit for Xbox 360. This transform the console in a hacked state (able to run homebrew/unsigned code). This requires no soldering or intervention on the console.

It is a grey zone but i think this news was worth a mention.

Tags: 360, bad, badupdate, console, exploit, hacker, hacking, homebrew, hyoervisor, modding, piracy, pirated, update, x360, xbox

Electronic Arts (EA) is releasing the source code for four Command & Conquer titles under the open-source GPL license. Only the code has been open sourced, not the games’ assets and cinematics.

Tags: c&C, cnc, code, command, conquer, generals, hour, mod, modding, source, zero

SweetFX is a program that helps refining how your game looks, you can control effects like blur, AA, SMAA, FXAASMAA (anti aliasing), sharpening, vibrance, tonemap, curves, HDR, bloom – and more!

It seems that the frames per second drops is minimal.

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Tags: anti-aliasing, colour, fx, game, graphic, image, Look, modding, paint, sweet