There are a whole bunch of Pokemon GBA [Gameboy-Advance] ROM hacks on the internet waiting to be played by loyal Pokemon fans. So much in fact that it would take days maybe even weeks to list them all out.
But one thing that you should know is that no matter which one you decide to pick out of the bunch you’re going to have a lot of fun playing them. The creators of these hacked ROMS have altered them to fit their specific type of need.
Now some of you might have tried out a few of these ROMS already, but keep in mind the average Pokemon player might not know what these hacks are about, so let’s introduce them into a different realm of Pokemon adventures!. Download a few from the list and see if they’re something that can keep you drawn in into the Pokemon series.
Pokemon SnakeWood
Pokemon SnakeWood is a hack that is sure to give your a little scare!
It’s jam packed with awesome features that will keep you entertained for a long time. Culterine is the creator of this SnakeWood Pokemon ROM hack. This was also his first hack he ever finished!.
Pokemon Snakewood is a dark and frightful remake of the Pokemon Ruby version. A lot of the scenes in this game are quite thrill shocking, so don’t say I didn’t warn ya! OK so it’s not that scary, but it is interesting how he came about the theme of this ROM. This is something worthy of a download if zombie like worlds are your thing.
Download it here
Pokemon Vega
Take an adventurous trip throughout the beautiful world of Tohoak where you’ll see 181 brand new fakemons in addition to 56 original Pokemon from newer generations. In this Pokemon rom hack, you’ll be able to train your fakemon with 70 new movesets as well as 87 moves from newer generations listen to a brand new soundtrack.
Pokemon Vega is one of the most sought after foreign Pokemon hacked roms, and now you have the chance to play this game in English. This game was designed by a few Japanese programmers who remade the original pokemon fire red version, and is a sequel to the Pokemon Altair version.
Download it here
Pokemon Insurgence
Pokemon Insurgence was released to the public in 2016. The creator is Suzerain who has developed a number of other Pokemon hacks. Pokemon insurgence comes with a lot of new features like custom made mega-evolutions, a brand new area known as Torren as well as a online battling & trading system
The game has a gloomy feel to it, but there is another way to play the game. If you’re not a big fan of constantly dying you have the option to switch the game to a friendlier version.
Download it here
Pokemon Adventure red
Pokemon Adventure Red is a re-twist on the Pokemon Fire Red ROM and was released in 2013 by Aethestode. You continue your adventure from Pokemon Adventure Manga (which happens to be another Pokemon hack). Adventure Red is a really popular Pokemon game and has won a couple of awards.
There’s some really neat features in this game. Pokemon follow you, the ability to change your look, bonus events, some of the Pokemon have gotten much stronger while others are weaker, and much much more. If you liked the original Pokemon Fire Red then this might be something you would like to play.
Download it here
Pokemon Uranium
Pokemon Uranium was developed for nine years by JV and Involuntary Twitch, and finally released in 2016. You start off in the brand new region of Tandor where you’re able to catch over 190 Pokemon which many of them being fan made.
When this game first released over 150 million poke fans downloaded it.
Sadly this game was discontinued due to Nintendo requests, but many fans of the series have came together and created a community to continue this cool game!
A pretty cool feature they added was the option to choose between female, male, and a gender neutral player. Another note worthy thing to expect is in other Pokemon games you have a rival who tries their best to be better than. In Uranium you have a “rival” (and I use that term loosely) who picks a weaker Pokemon than you at the beginning . This helps the both of you create a positive bond with each other.
Download it here
Pokemon Mega Adventure
Pokemon Mega Adventure is a fan made Pokemon game released in 2017 by LeonDraceus. You start your journey off in the new region of Akito. Where over 721 Pokemon live (yes that’s a lot of Pokemon!). Akito has exactly 7 gyms spanning across 18 towns.
Some of the new features this game presents is a newly created Battle System, brand new sound-tracks, as well as enhance graphics. New items and moves are also available just as you would find in any Pokemon game.
Overall I would give this game a 8/10. It’s fun and I love how you can catch 721 Pokemon, so you’ll never get bored using the same Pokemon group like in other games.
Download it here
Pokemon Reborn
Pokemon Reborn is a Pokemon Emerald remake. Amethyst (the creator)released this fan made game in 2015. You start off in the town of Reborn. Reborn is another dark theme styled Pokemon hack. Towns are full of petty crime and havoc.
Some of the newer features you can expect in this game are “field effects” which lead to exciting and unexpected ways you can approach a Pokemon battle.
The main plot is a bit geared to a more settled audience (even though younger fans can still enjoy this). Reborn gives you more detail about how Pokemon can die and be a threat to society. In other Pokemon games wild grass is a common area to find Pokemon, but reborn shy’s away from that making it a much more fun way to obtain a new Pokemon friend!. You also get to encounter shiny Pokemon more frequently, and these shinies differ a lot from previous generations.
Download it here
Pokemon Thunder Yellow
Pokemon Thunder Yellow is a spin off Pokemon Fire red. Feather (the maker) released early January of 2018. Just like in Pokemon Yellow you start off with a Pikachu sprite. Pokemon Thunder Yellows features are nothing to be to excited about. Things like the GB player which is a 8bit sound track player which enables you to listen to the older GBC soundtrack. The new Pikachu happiness game mode. Changed areas to catch new wild Pokemon, and a bit more.
Overall I give this a 6/10 nothing to innovative, but if you are looking to give a new shot at a Pokemon rom than this isn’t a bad go.
Download it here
Pokemon Edge Rising
Pokemon Edge Rising is another one of those “dark” spin off Pokemon games. Inferno is covered in black and red the overall theme is a bit horrifying to say the least. You play a character name Fang who is a teenage boy who craves revenge. Fang is set out to unveil a dark secret the city of Inferno is hiding.
Pokemon Inferno has a couple of intriguing features. First off the plot is really well written, and as you continue playing you get drawn into it more and more.
The region is really diverse. Characters have deep emotions tied into them
Over 25 new Fakemon have been created.
Your moral is a bit deep
NPCS say interesting stuff to you that potentially help you out
Portraits of the characters
There’s no TM or HM’s whatsoever.
You can speed up the game by pressing the ALT keystroke.
Download Pokemon Edge Rising
Pokemon Liquid Crystal
Pokemon Liquid Crystal is a Pokemon Fire Red based Hack that was released for the Gameboy Advance in 2007 as a 1 man project. Due to the game being a big hit with Pokemon fans LinkandZelda the creator had to expand it to a team.
This is the first hack LinkandZelda started.
Pokemon Liquid crystal is a complete overhaul of Pokemon Crystal. While playing Liquid Crystal you’ll notice it plays a lot similar to Pokemon Crystal mixed in with extra events, rivals, nefarious teams!. This game is nothing short of fun.
New Features: Enhanced Graphics and Maps – the original maps from Pokemon Crystal have been re designed bringing a breath of fresh air into Johto and Kanto. Battle scenarios have been revamped to match the elements area where you battle, such as water, grass, and sand. A lot of new hidden areas are waiting to be discovered. There’s a whole lot more features to be talked about which you can check out here. Click here to download Pokemon Liquid Crystal.
Pokemon Light Platinum
Pokemon Light Platinum is a Pokemon Ruby based Hack that was released by WesleyFG for the Gameboy Advance in 2008. Light Platinum was a big hit with Pokemon fanatics winning game hack of the year in 2012.
Pokemon Light Platinum is a complete remake of Pokemon Ruby. While playing Light Platinum you’ll come across special features expanded upon Pokemon ruby to give you a better overall experience.
Some of the New Features include: a new region to explore “Zhery”, new gym Leaders/Elite 4/rivals, Every Legendary Pokemon is present, new sprites & tiles, and a new final event “Pokemon World Championship “Decapitalization”
Download it here
Pokemon Brown
Pokemon Brown is a Pokemon Red remake which was released for the Gameboy in early 2004 by Koolboyman. The game takes place in the new region of Rijon which happens to be south of Johto. Where you set off to conquer your quest of being the best Pokemon trainer you can be.
While Pokemon Brown debuted in 2004 it is still to this day being worked on.
It still has a similar feel to Pokemon red in some ways, but with the newer features integrated separates it from completely playing like Pokemon red. Older Pokemon fans might appreciate it more due to the nostalgia. That’s not to say newer Poke fans won’t enjoy it!
Pokemon Browns new features include: 225 Pokemon, new Pokemon evolution’s, 5 new elemental Pokemon types, new fan music, 4 new Pokemon moves, a new post game Pokemon quest, and much more. Click here to download Pokemon Brown
Take a complete look at the GBA pokemon rom hacks
There are a whole bunch of Pokemon GBA [Gameboy-Advance] ROM hacks on the internet waiting to be played by loyal Pokemon fans. So much in fact that it would take days maybe even weeks to list them all out.
But one thing that you should know is that no matter which one you decide to pick out of the bunch you’re going to have a lot of fun playing them. The creators of these hacked ROMS have altered them to fit their specific type of need.
Now some of you might have tried out a few of these ROMS already, but keep in mind the average Pokemon player might not know what these hacks are about, so let’s introduce them into a different realm of Pokemon adventures!. Download a few from the list and see if they’re something that can keep you drawn in into the Pokemon series.
Pokemon SnakeWood
Pokemon SnakeWood is a hack that is sure to give your a little scare!
It’s jam packed with awesome features that will keep you entertained for a long time. Culterine is the creator of this SnakeWood Pokemon ROM hack. This was also his first hack he ever finished!.
Pokemon Snakewood is a dark and frightful remake of the Pokemon Ruby version. A lot of the scenes in this game are quite thrill shocking, so don’t say I didn’t warn ya! OK so it’s not that scary, but it is interesting how he came about the theme of this ROM. This is something worthy of a download if zombie like worlds are your thing.
Download it here
Pokemon Vega
Take an adventurous trip throughout the beautiful world of Tohoak where you’ll see 181 brand new fakemons in addition to 56 original Pokemon from newer generations. In this Pokemon rom hack, you’ll be able to train your fakemon with 70 new movesets as well as 87 moves from newer generations listen to a brand new soundtrack.
Pokemon Vega is one of the most sought after foreign Pokemon hacked roms, and now you have the chance to play this game in English. This game was designed by a few Japanese programmers who remade the original pokemon fire red version, and is a sequel to the Pokemon Altair version.
Download it here
Pokemon Insurgence
Pokemon Insurgence was released to the public in 2016. The creator is Suzerain who has developed a number of other Pokemon hacks. Pokemon insurgence comes with a lot of new features like custom made mega-evolutions, a brand new area known as Torren as well as a online battling & trading system
The game has a gloomy feel to it, but there is another way to play the game. If you’re not a big fan of constantly dying you have the option to switch the game to a friendlier version.
Download it here
Pokemon Adventure red
Pokemon Adventure Red is a re-twist on the Pokemon Fire Red ROM and was released in 2013 by Aethestode. You continue your adventure from Pokemon Adventure Manga (which happens to be another Pokemon hack). Adventure Red is a really popular Pokemon game and has won a couple of awards.
There’s some really neat features in this game. Pokemon follow you, the ability to change your look, bonus events, some of the Pokemon have gotten much stronger while others are weaker, and much much more. If you liked the original Pokemon Fire Red then this might be something you would like to play.
Download it here
Pokemon Uranium
Pokemon Uranium was developed for nine years by JV and Involuntary Twitch, and finally released in 2016. You start off in the brand new region of Tandor where you’re able to catch over 190 Pokemon which many of them being fan made.
When this game first released over 150 million poke fans downloaded it.
Sadly this game was discontinued due to Nintendo requests, but many fans of the series have came together and created a community to continue this cool game!
A pretty cool feature they added was the option to choose between female, male, and a gender neutral player. Another note worthy thing to expect is in other Pokemon games you have a rival who tries their best to be better than. In Uranium you have a “rival” (and I use that term loosely) who picks a weaker Pokemon than you at the beginning . This helps the both of you create a positive bond with each other.
Download it here
Pokemon Mega Adventure
Pokemon Mega Adventure is a fan made Pokemon game released in 2017 by LeonDraceus. You start your journey off in the new region of Akito. Where over 721 Pokemon live (yes that’s a lot of Pokemon!). Akito has exactly 7 gyms spanning across 18 towns.
Some of the new features this game presents is a newly created Battle System, brand new sound-tracks, as well as enhance graphics. New items and moves are also available just as you would find in any Pokemon game.
Overall I would give this game a 8/10. It’s fun and I love how you can catch 721 Pokemon, so you’ll never get bored using the same Pokemon group like in other games.
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Download it here
Pokemon Reborn
Pokemon Reborn is a Pokemon Emerald remake. Amethyst (the creator)released this fan made game in 2015. You start off in the town of Reborn. Reborn is another dark theme styled Pokemon hack. Towns are full of petty crime and havoc.
Some of the newer features you can expect in this game are “field effects” which lead to exciting and unexpected ways you can approach a Pokemon battle.
The main plot is a bit geared to a more settled audience (even though younger fans can still enjoy this). Reborn gives you more detail about how Pokemon can die and be a threat to society. In other Pokemon games wild grass is a common area to find Pokemon, but reborn shy’s away from that making it a much more fun way to obtain a new Pokemon friend!. You also get to encounter shiny Pokemon more frequently, and these shinies differ a lot from previous generations.
Download it here
Pokemon Thunder Yellow
Pokemon Thunder Yellow is a spin off Pokemon Fire red. Feather (the maker) released early January of 2018. Just like in Pokemon Yellow you start off with a Pikachu sprite. Pokemon Thunder Yellows features are nothing to be to excited about. Things like the GB player which is a 8bit sound track player which enables you to listen to the older GBC soundtrack. The new Pikachu happiness game mode. Changed areas to catch new wild Pokemon, and a bit more.
Overall I give this a 6/10 nothing to innovative, but if you are looking to give a new shot at a Pokemon rom than this isn’t a bad go.
Download it here
Pokemon Edge Rising
Pokemon Edge Rising is another one of those “dark” spin off Pokemon games. Inferno is covered in black and red the overall theme is a bit horrifying to say the least. You play a character name Fang who is a teenage boy who craves revenge. Fang is set out to unveil a dark secret the city of Inferno is hiding.
Pokemon Inferno has a couple of intriguing features. First off the plot is really well written, and as you continue playing you get drawn into it more and more.
The region is really diverse. Characters have deep emotions tied into them
Over 25 new Fakemon have been created.
Your moral is a bit deep
NPCS say interesting stuff to you that potentially help you out
Portraits of the characters
There’s no TM or HM’s whatsoever.
You can speed up the game by pressing the ALT keystroke.
Download Pokemon Edge Rising
Pokemon Liquid Crystal
Pokemon Liquid Crystal is a Pokemon Fire Red based Hack that was released for the Gameboy Advance in 2007 as a 1 man project. Due to the game being a big hit with Pokemon fans LinkandZelda the creator had to expand it to a team.
This is the first hack LinkandZelda started.
Pokemon Liquid crystal is a complete overhaul of Pokemon Crystal. While playing Liquid Crystal you’ll notice it plays a lot similar to Pokemon Crystal mixed in with extra events, rivals, nefarious teams!. This game is nothing short of fun.
New Features: Enhanced Graphics and Maps – the original maps from Pokemon Crystal have been re designed bringing a breath of fresh air into Johto and Kanto. Battle scenarios have been revamped to match the elements area where you battle, such as water, grass, and sand. A lot of new hidden areas are waiting to be discovered. There’s a whole lot more features to be talked about which you can check out here. Click here to download Pokemon Liquid Crystal.
Pokemon Light Platinum
Pokemon Light Platinum is a Pokemon Ruby based Hack that was released by WesleyFG for the Gameboy Advance in 2008. Light Platinum was a big hit with Pokemon fanatics winning game hack of the year in 2012.
Pokemon Light Platinum is a complete remake of Pokemon Ruby. While playing Light Platinum you’ll come across special features expanded upon Pokemon ruby to give you a better overall experience.
Some of the New Features include: a new region to explore “Zhery”, new gym Leaders/Elite 4/rivals, Every Legendary Pokemon is present, new sprites & tiles, and a new final event “Pokemon World Championship “Decapitalization”
Download it here
Pokemon Brown
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Pokemon Brown is a Pokemon Red remake which was released for the Gameboy in early 2004 by Koolboyman. The game takes place in the new region of Rijon which happens to be south of Johto. Where you set off to conquer your quest of being the best Pokemon trainer you can be.
While Pokemon Brown debuted in 2004 it is still to this day being worked on.
It still has a similar feel to Pokemon red in some ways, but with the newer features integrated separates it from completely playing like Pokemon red. Older Pokemon fans might appreciate it more due to the nostalgia. That’s not to say newer Poke fans won’t enjoy it!
Pokemon Browns new features include: 225 Pokemon, new Pokemon evolution’s, 5 new elemental Pokemon types, new fan music, 4 new Pokemon moves, a new post game Pokemon quest, and much more. Click here to download Pokemon Brown
Take a complete look at the GBA pokemon rom hacks
How to play GBA Pokemon Rom Hacks
Note: GBA refers to Game Boy Advance
1. Getting a Rom
How To Play Pokemon Rom Hacks On Pc
First you must obtain a GBA Pokemon Rom Hack. You probably already have one, but if you don't, find one here. A GBA Rom Hack will have a .gba extension. If you have a .rar, .zip, .7z, etc. file, extract it to get the .gba one. (Note: Some emulators can play .zip files directly.) If you have a patch file (.ips or .ups), there's a tutorial on how to patch below.Note: This tutorial is mainly for .gba files. If you have a DS game (.nds), you will need a DS emulator. If you have a GBC game (.gbc), you may need a different emulator.
2. Emulators
Next, in order to play the Rom, you will need a GBA emulator. An emulator allows you to play GBA games as you would on the console, but on your device. Here are some recommendations-Windows - Visual Boy Advance (VBA)
Android - My Boy!
iOS - GBA4iOS
ChromeOS - GPemu
If you have an emulator you use that isn't here, please mention it in the comments section to help everyone out.
Note: The recommended emulator for most hacks is Visual Boy Advance 1.8.0 Beta 3. Get it here.
3. Start the rom
Next, open the .gba (or possibly .zip) file using your emulator. (On VBA, File->Open or drag-and-drop the ROM.) The game should load up now. A Pokemon Rom should show a similar screen-In case you are getting a white screen, skip to step 5.4. Buttons
If you are on a touch screen device, your buttons should show up on the screen (A, B, Start, Select, L, R and the direction pad).If you are using VBA, the controls are usually Z=A, X=B, Enter=Start, Backspace=Select, A=L, S=R and the arrows for direction. View/Change this by going to Options->Joypad->Configure->1
5. Troubleshooting
At this point, if you get any of these errors-White screen
The 1m sub-circuit board is not installed
Internal Battery has run dry
Or some other error that I might have forgotten, apply these settings for VBA (try to find similar settings to steps 4 and 5 if you're using a different emulator)-
- Close VBA.
- Delete the .sgm, .sa1 or .sav files for this game in your folder (if they exist).
- Open VBA.
- Go to Options -> Emulator -> Save Type -> Flash 128k
- Options -> Emulator -> Real Time Clock
- Options -> Gameboy -> Automatic
- Close VBA again.
- Open VBA and load the rom once more (and preferably start a new game)
Note: Even if you do not see any error, it would be beneficial to apply these settings if possible.
6. Play
That's it. You can now play the game as you would have on a Game Boy Advance console.You can either use the in-game save mechanic to save your game (Start->Save while in the game) or use save states (some emulators like My Boy! Free do not support this).
In VBA, save states are used by clicking Shift+F1 to save and F1 to load. (Replace F1 by F2, F3, .., F10 for more save states)
How to patch a Rom Hack
To patch a rom, you will need 3 things- a patch file, a base rom and a patching software.
PATCH FILE
Since you're here, this is probably what you have. A patch file, when patched onto the base rom, converts it into the hacked rom. The most common types are .ips and .ups. There are also less common types such as .aps and .xdelta. One of the more popular sites to obtain patch files is pokecommunity.com.
BASE ROM
A base rom is the game which has been modified by the hacker to make the rom hack. It is usually an official Pokemon game like FireRed, Emerald, etc. It should have a .gba extension (extract if .zip or .rar). You can find out what the correct base rom is by referring the page you downloaded the patch file from.
Base roms come in different versions, that is Fire Red v1.0 is different from Fire Red v1.1; Emerald (U) is different from Emerald (UE). In order for the final game to work properly, it is important you use the same rom which the creator hacked- again, it's usually mentioned wherever you got the patch file from. If you are not sure which version to use, it may require some trial and error.
The most popular base roms are as follows-
FireRed- Squirrels (also called 1636 and BPRE), Independent (1695)
Emerald- Trashman (1986), UE
Ruby- v1.0 (0907), v1.0 Mugs (0907), Independent (2006)
You can usually obtain base roms through a quick google search.
PATCHING SOFTWARE
This tool patches the patch file onto the base rom. Based on the type of patch file, you may require different software.
Some recommendations (for Windows)-
ips - Lunar IPS (LIPS)
ups - NUPS, Tsukuyomi
aps - A-Ptch
xdelta - Xdelta
If you're using Android, there's an app called Unipatcher which works on both ips and ups.
STEPS
- Open the patching software you are using
- Select Apply Patch (or similar)
- Select your base rom when prompted with 'File to be patched' (or similar)
- Select your patch file when prompted
- Click 'Patch' if necessary
- If everything goes smoothly, it should say something like 'patching successful'. If there is an error, you might be using the incorrect base rom (try a different version)
- Most patching softwares will replace the base rom, so what used to be the base rom, is now the patched rom hack. Rename it if you want.
- That's it. You can now open it with an emulator and play.
How to use your old data with an update
Note: I have no experience with iOS, so I don't know if this method will work there. Also, if your save files are stored in an online service such as Dropbox, the process may become more difficult.
I've made a short video showing the process here- Youtube.
Short version:
The .sav file is where all your saved data is stored. When you play a rom, the emulator searches a specific folder for a specific named .sav file, and if it exists, loads it. Most of the time, this .sav file is in the same folder as the rom, and has the same name as the rom as well. So, for example, if you opened xyz.gba, the emulator would search the folder containing xyz.gba, and look for the file xyz.sav and load it (if it doesn't exist, you will only see 'New Game' and no 'Continue' in your game). So what you want to do is make the emulator load the older .sav file when you open the updated rom. You can achieve this by renaming the .sav file and moving it as necessary.
GBA games aren't that advanced, so there is no straight forward way to update a rom. First, you will need to obtain the updated rom by patching it from scratch or by getting it from a site like this. In some rare cases, like Prism, you'll need to patch your save file as well.
I will be calling the older version 'gamev1.gba' and the newer, updated rom 'gamev2.gba'. Also, here, rom refers to the .gba file. If you're playing out of a .zip file, the steps are the exact same. Just think 'zip' wherever 'gba' is mentioned.
1. Make sure old saves are supported
Sometimes, when an update is released, older saves may no longer work correctly. In this case, you must simply start a new game. If you use the old save anyway, it may lead to an increased number of bugs and glitches.2. Save inside a Pokemon Center
In the older version, save in-game, not using save states i.e. you should open the menu inside the game and save (Saving… please don't turn off the power).3. Locate your .sav file
Normally, it has the same name, and is in the same folder as the gba file (i.e. gamev1.sav will be in the same folder as gamev1.gba). There may be other files such as .sa1, .sgm, etc., but don't worry about them. If your .sav is not in the same folder, there may be a separate folder containing save files for all games on your computer.4. Rename
Make a copy of the old .sav file (i.e. gamev1.sav -> gamev1(copy).sav). Rename this copy to match the updated rom's name exactly (i.e. gamev1(copy).sav -> gamev2.sav). If the updated gba rom is in a different folder, move the renamed .sav file to that folder (i.e. move gamev2.sav to the folder gamev2.gba is in). If your .sav file and .gba files weren't in the same folder in step 3, place it in the same folder the older .sav was in.5. Play
That's it. If you start the updated gba file, you should be able to load your old data in-game.Troubleshooting: White Screen/1m sub-circuit board is not installed/Saving Problems
Here, rom refers to the game you are playing. Usually a .gba or .zip file.
- Close your emulator
- Delete any .sav, .sgm, .sa1, .sa2, .., files for the game (usually in the same folder as the rom you're playing)
- Open your emulator
- Change the save type to Flash 128k
- VBA: Options -> Emulator -> Save Type -> Flash 128k
- Also, Options -> Gameboy -> Automatic
- MyBoy: Settings -> Advanced Settings -> Cartridge Save Type -> Flash 128k
- Others: Search on google for the settings for your particular emulator
- VBA: Options -> Emulator -> Save Type -> Flash 128k
- Open the rom; it should work fine now
Note: Some emulators do not allow you to change the save type. In that case, you'll just have to search on google for something like 'gba4ios pokemon white screen' (replace gba4ios with your emulator).
Troubleshooting: Internal Battery has run dry
- Close your emulator
- Open your emulator
- Enable the Real Time Clock (RTC)
- VBA: Options -> Emulator -> Real Time Clock (should be ticked)
- Others: Search on google for the settings for your particular emulator
- Open the game; it should work fine now
Note: If your emulator doesn't have the RTC feature, I don't think there's anything you can do. Also, some emulators have trouble synching with your system's time. Search on google for something like 'gba4ios rtc' (replace gba4ios with your emulator).
If you have any further questions or suggestions, feel free to ask in the comments section.
#1Pokemon Insurgence
Pokemon Insurgence is a fan-made Pokemon Essentials based game which features such as new custom mega evolutions, an entirely new region to explore and a full online trading and battling system.
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#3Pokemon Reborn
Pokemon Reborn is a fan made game created through the RPG Maker XP and the Pokemon Essentials Starter Kit where players will experience never-before-seen layer of strategy with the all-original Field Effects.
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#5Pokemon 3D
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91 with 65 posters participating, including story authorA fan-made Pokémon ROM hack in the works for eight years was set to launch this Sunday. But a letter sent by Nintendo's Australian law firm on Wednesday has stopped those plans in their tracks.
According to Adam 'Koolboyman' Vierra, developer of the fan-made Pokémon Prism project, Nintendo's Australian law firm sent him a cease-and-desist letter, which he uploaded to Google Drive with identifying information redacted. (American representatives for Nintendo were not able to confirm the letter's authenticity as of press time.) The request alleges that Koolboyman's project, which alters the source ROM of the 1999 game Pokémon Gold to create an entirely new adventure, violates multiple Australian laws.
Even though Vierra's public profile says he lives near San Francisco and Nintendo has headquarters and legal firms in America, Vierra clarified on his Twitter account that the game's planned launch site, Rijon.com, is hosted in Australia. Nintendo's Australian law firm, Addisons, has taken action against downloaders of commercial Nintendo products before, but the firm appears to have done little to nothing about makers of Nintendo-infringing software.
Other recent Nintendo takedown notices, like the one sent to a fan-made remake of Metroid 2: Return of Samus, have come in the form of DMCA notices. These legally questionable projects have typically been made from scratch, with game assets and art being extracted or recreated by the creators and then slapped into other game engines.
Pokémon Prism is different because it's a 'ROM hack'—meaning, it's not a full game. Rather, Prism is a small patch file that is worthless without the original ROM file (which can either be legally dumped from a cartridge or maybe-not-so-legally downloaded from the Internet). Computer gaming fans would describe this kind of release as a 'mod.' Mods do a similar thing: they take existing, paid-for game engines and assets, and they apply a patch file that remixes existing content and adds new twists.
Mods typically launch for free to avoid the most obvious legal issue that might arise from commercialization. Pokémon Prism would have launched as a free patch file download, with no links to Pokémon ROMs, as well.
Legal action has rarely been taken against such mods in the United States, with the exception of mods that have inserted other IP holders' content into games without their consent. Perhaps the most famous mod of them all is Counter-Strike, a Half-Life mod that was so successful, its creators were hired by Half-Life's creators in order to release the mod officially as a standalone game.
Nintendo's history of legal challenges to anyone toying with its IP is long and storied. However, Nintendo fans may be surprised to learn that the company does not have a history of taking legal action against fan-made ROM hacks. The most famous of these is an English-language translation patch for the Japan-only Game Boy Advance game Mother 3. You can still download that hack really, really easily, and it's been hosted at the same site since 2008. That game's American prequel, Earthbound, remains a cult favorite, and the series' English-speaking fans have also published fan guides about Mother 3 without facing legal action from Nintendo.Additionally, giant online fan communities have formed around ROM-hacked versions of older Super Mario games, which mostly exist to make absurdly difficult versions of the games' classic levels. Instead of issuing C&D letters to the makers of these hacks, Nintendo has aimed its legal crosshairs at YouTube streamers who play these ROM-hacked Mario games. (Other similar Mario-related hacks have been written about at Ars.)Vierra himself might have assumed Nintendo would allow a Pokémon ROM hack, because his last one, Pokémon Brown, launched in 2004 with nothing in the way of dispute from Nintendo. That hack's new 'Rijon' region would have been hugely expanded upon in Pokémon Prism. It would have contained other tweaks, such as Brown's special monster types (wood, gas, wind, abnormal, and sound), a tweak to the game's 'clock' system, and new music compositions. (Other Pokémon ROM hack depositories are easy to find online.)
'Nintendo understands that you are a fan of its original products and its Pokémon franchise,' the letter to Vierra reads. 'Whilst this is appreciated, it unfortunately does not alter Nintendo's important role to ensure that all of its valuable IP is fully protected and that there is no use made of any of its intellectual property rights without proper supervision and authorization.'
Vierra responded on his Twitter account by blaming himself for attracting attention to the patch close to its release date. 'I'm also responsible for this situation,' he wrote. 'Trailer shouldn't have been made & I shouldn't have been such a perfectionist and finish it sooner [sic].' Near-final footage of the game was streamed at the popular Twitch Plays Pokémon channel in October.
Vierra declared the project 'cancelled.' He did not indicate whether he would consider other plans for releasing the ROM hack.
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