Discover the enhanced Hoenn region in Pokémon Royal Sapphire, a standalone ROM hack featuring new starters, custom tilesets, and more.

Laurence Wall is a Staff Writer at DualShockers who has been writing professionally since 2022 and covering games since 2023. He primarily writes guides and lists, with a focus on indie games, RPGs, ...

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, ...

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 ...

Pokémon fans are expanding the franchise’s legacy through ambitious ROM hacks and fan games, offering fresh takes on beloved regions like Johto and entirely new worlds. Recent standouts include ...