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Nintendo, Rom Hack

F-Zero SNES Receives Fan-Made ‘Bower League’ Expansion

Posted on by Owen

The classic Super Nintendo racing game F-Zero has been revitalised by the fan community with the introduction of the “Bower League,” a custom league featuring five new courses. This project emerged from a month-long challenge within the F-Zero Online Discord community, where participants utilised the FZEdit tool to design tracks using only assets from the original SNES game and its BS-X sequel.

Credit: RomHack Plaza

The newly crafted courses are:

1. MUTE CITY V by Zephyrum and Erik64

2. SAND STORM III by Moshikomi

3. SILENCE III by Vulduv

4. RED CANYON III by Zephyrum

5. SAND OCEAN II by Fennor

Each track was designed to match the original game’s difficulty level while introducing unique features to enhance the racing experience. The hack was initially released on Satellaview+, a fan-made recreation of Nintendo and St. Giga’s satellite service from the mid-‘90s. It’s now accessible for players to download and apply to a U.S. version of the game.

For those interested in experiencing the Bower League, the patch is available for download at RomHack Plaza.

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Sega

Daytona USA 2 Finally Gets a Home Release—Sort Of

Posted on by Owen

The legendary Daytona USA 2 is breaking free from its arcade exclusivity to join the swashbuckling adventure of Like a Dragon: Pirate in Yakuza in Hawaii. This 1998 racing gem, never before ported from its Model 3 hardware, is now part of the pirate-themed Yakuza escapade set in Hawaii.

One of the best arcade racers ever..?

Unlike the original Daytona USA, which saw ports to the Sega Saturn, Dreamcast, and even modern platforms, Daytona USA 2 never made it beyond its Model 3 arcade roots. This marks the first time fans can experience the high-speed action of Battle on the Edge and Power Edition without hunting down a vintage arcade machine.

In Like a Dragon: Pirate in Yakuza in Hawaii, players can not only navigate the high seas but also dive into in-game arcades to experience Daytona USA 2, including “Battle on the Edge” and “Power Edition”. This marks a historic moment for fans who’ve longed to play this game without the need for a vintage arcade cabinet.

While it’s uncertain if it’s an emulated or recreated version, what’s clear is that this fusion of Daytona USA 2 with the pirate adventure of Like a Dragon: Pirate in Yakuza in Hawaii is a unique blend of nostalgia and new thrills. Set sail with Goro Majima on February 21st, 2025, for an experience where racing and piracy collide spectacularly.

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