ROM Hacks Explained: How to Get "New" Games on Your RG35XX Plus

No.262 #Dailyvlog #vlog #DJIpocket3 #filmmaking #youtubetips My main camera* https://geni.us/DJI-Pocket3_Bo My stills and second camera* https://geni.us/Fuji_Xm5 My most important piece of tech* https://geni.us/Samsung-Fold5 I colorgrade all my videos with Dehancer. Use discount code YOUKNOWTHEBO for 10% off at https://www.dehancer.com * * This is an affiliate link. You do not pay more, but you will support the channel😉 Thank you very much This is my second channel. Check out my main channel here http://youtube.ISMONO.com INSTAGRAM https://instagram.ISMONO.com PODCAST on Spotify https://geni.us/IsmonoPodcast-Spotify PODCAST on Apple https://geni.us/IsmonoPodcast-Apple If you enjoy my content and you would like to support my channel, you can check out my Patreon here https://www.patreon.com/youknowthebo ARE YOU A CONTENT CREATOR LOOKING FOR ADVICE? You can book 1on1 coaching sessions. Contact me via email ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ I’ve recently been diving into the incredible world of ROM hacks, and I am blown away by what the retro gaming community can do. In today’s video, I’m testing out a "Shredder's Revenge" mod on my Anbernic RG35XX Plus. This isn't just a simple skin swap; someone took the engine of Streets of Rage 2 on the Sega Genesis and completely overhauled it with characters like Leonardo, April O'Neil, and Casey Jones. It’s essentially a brand-new game on 30-year-old "hardware," and it is the perfect way to breathe new life into your favorite handheld devices. I walk you through exactly what a ROM hack is—taking original game data and modding it to improve mechanics, change characters, or create entirely new stories like the famous Pokémon fan games. While I struggle a bit with the input lag from my capture card and the difficulty of "talking and playing" at the same time, I share why this type of gaming is so important for my mental health. After a day of chores like washing the car or loading the dishwasher, sitting down for 10 minutes of a mindless beat-'em-up is exactly what I need to clear my mindset and reset my brain. Whether you're a fan of the Super Nintendo Turtles in Time or the Sega Genesis classics, ROM hacks offer a massive library of content that didn't exist when we were kids. I’m even considering finally diving into the Zelda series because of some of the quality-of-life mods available now. If you have a favorite ROM hack or a recommendation for the RG35XX Plus, let me know in the comments! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 - ROM Hacks Explained 01:31 - The TMNT x Streets of Rage Mod 02:42 - Pokémon & Zelda ROM Hacks 03:43 - Meet the New Cast 04:48 - Gameplay & Move Sets 05:46 - The Streamer Struggle 08:31 - Gaming for Mental Health 10:41 - The Retro Modding Community 12:11 - Boss Fight: Rocksteady 13:44 - Final Recommendations ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬