It’s 2026, and Pokémon is in a fascinating holding pattern. With the franchise celebrating its 30th birthday and major new entries like Pokémon Winds and Waves still on the horizon, the community has ...

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.

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, ...