We started porting LEGO Island to... everything? MattKC Bytes 2025-06-21 | Head to squarespace.com/mattkcbytes to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MATTKCBYTESEver thought you would see LEGO Island on the iPhone? Or running completely inside an everyday web browser? In this video, we take a look at the rapidly-progressing porting effort that has resulted from the recently completed LEGO Island decompilation, and some of the exciting WIP ports derived from it.▶Researched and edited by: Ramen2X (contact [at] ramen2x [dot] com)▶isle-portable: github.com/isledecomp/isle-portable▶LEGO Island Web Port: https://isle.pizza▶Media credits:"The decompilation of LEGO Island"blaubart.com/blog/the-decompilation-of-lego-island▶Main channel: youtube.com/mattkc
This UNPLAYABLE game is being resurrected by people who NEVER played it MattKC Bytes 2025-08-01 | Go to surfshark.com/mattkc or use code MATTKC at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!Did you know Spore had an experimental action-RPG spinoff? Sounds interesting, right? Well too bad, because EA made sure that you can't play it. Here's the story of the people who want to change that.▶Researched and edited by: Ramen2X (contact [at] ramen2x [dot] com)▶Resurrection Capsule (Central Repo): github.com/vitor251093/resurrection-capsule▶Resurrection Capsule (Server Repo): github.com/vitor251093/recap_server▶Special thanks: VitorMM, Splitwirez, JeanxPereira, r0ptr▶Main channel: youtube.com/mattkc
How Frogger 2’s source code was recovered from a DESTROYED tape MattKC Bytes 2025-06-15 | ▶Sponsored by PCBWay: pcbway.comIn this video, we take a look at one Frogger community member's journey in recovering the original development material and source code for "Frogger 2: Swampy's Revenge" from a backup made on a proprietary and long discontinued tape format.▶Researched and edited by: Ramen2X (contact [at] ramen2x [dot] com)▶Highway Frogs Forum: highwayfrogs.net▶Highway Frogs Discord: discord.gg/GSNCbCN▶Onstream Data Recovery Documentation: github.com/Kneesnap/onstream-data-recovery▶Recovered Frogger 2 Source Code: github.com/HighwayFrogs/frogger2-vss▶Media credits:"Frogger: He's Back! ... (PC) [1997] Gameplay"youtube.com/watch?v=0jHvG6kNT1U“Frogger 2 - Swampy's Revenge [Full Playthrough]”youtube.com/watch?v=fQOcG7hSybY▶Special thanks: Kneesnap▶Main channel: youtube.com/mattkc
You can now use DISCORD on Windows 95! (and more...) MattKC Bytes 2025-06-10 | Head to squarespace.com/mattkcbytes to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MATTKCBYTESDiscord is undoubtedly one of the most popular messaging platforms in the world right now, but can it run on an operating system that's 30 years old?▶Researched and edited by: Wam (wamwoowam [at] gmail [dot] com)▶Special thanks: iProgramInCpp and nullptr▶DiscordMessenger:Website: iprogramincpp.com/discordmessengerRepository: github.com/DiscordMessenger/dm▶Aerochat:Website: https://aerochat.live/Repository: http://github.com/not-nullptr/Aerochat▶Music by DDRKirby(ISQ) used with permission: http://ddrkirbyisq.bandcamp.com▶Attributions:"Discord if it existed in 2005, circa 2022." - @mondyspartan.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/mondyspartan.bsky.social/post/3lcxgq2nvqk2f"Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1 Box" - socket3.wordpress.comsocket3.wordpress.com/2016/10/02/ebay-purchase-1-windows-nt-advanced-server-3-1"AeroChat.png/AeroCat.png/PrismLauncher.png/Cobalt.png/MakeYourOwnAd.png/WarmRizzlers.png" - Unknown"AerochatisOpenSource.png" - nullptr▶Videos (in order of appearance):"You're dereferencing a null pointer!" - gigagigagilgameshyoutube.com/watch?v=bLHL75H_VEM"Installing macOS on a Microsoft Laptop" - MattKCyoutube.com/watch?v=S15FVwbHEqo"I ported THOUSANDS of apps to Windows 95" - MattKCyoutube.com/watch?v=CTUMNtKQLl8▶Main channel: youtube.com/mattkc
Can you run an Xbox off USB-C? MattKC Bytes 2025-05-21 | Head to squarespace.com/mattkcbytes to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MATTKCBYTESEven 25 years later, the original Xbox has a bustling modding community, but can it run off of USB-C?▶PXU on GitHub: github.com/Andr-Zero/PXU▶Andr0's PXU tests: ogxstore.com/psu-tech-chat▶Main channel: youtube.com/mattkc
Mario Party 4 becomes the GameCubes FIRST decompilation MattKC Bytes 2025-05-11 | Head to squarespace.com/mattkcbytes to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MATTKCBYTESIn this video, we take a look at the recently completed Mario Party 4 decompilation; the first complete GameCube decompilation, and how it may lead to some exciting modding and porting efforts in the future.▶Researched and edited by: Ramen2X (contact [at] ramen2x [dot] com)▶Mario Party 4 Decompilation: github.com/mariopartyrd/marioparty4▶Media credits:By Tokyo_midtown_tower.JPG: Archsderivative work: 0607crp (talk) - Tokyo_midtown_tower.JPG, CC BY-SA 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=10602770▶Main channel: youtube.com/mattkc
A technical deep dive into LEGO Island speedrunning MattKC Bytes 2025-04-20 | Head to squarespace.com/mattkcbytes to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MATTKCBYTESIn this video, we take a look at the fascinating LEGO Island speedrunning community, including a brief look at its decade-long history and some interesting glitches and strategies that you might not be aware of.▶Researched and edited by: Ramen2X (contact -at- ramen2x -dot- com)▶LEGO Island Speedrun Boards: speedrun.com/li▶Special thanks to some of the speedrunners featured in this video:twitch.tv/onderehtwitch.tv/virtualfluptwitch.tv/speedryn▶Main channel: youtube.com/mattkc
How does BadUpdate take control of the Xbox 360? (A Technical Analysis) MattKC Bytes 2025-04-11 | Head to squarespace.com/mattkcbytes to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MATTKCBYTESIn this video we do a technical analysis of the recent BadUpdate hypervisor exploit for the Xbox 360.▶Researched and edited by: Ramen2X (contact -at- ramen2x -dot- com)▶BadUpdate on GitHub: github.com/grimdoomer/Xbox360BadUpdate▶Hacking the Xbox 360 Hypervisor Part 1: System Overview: https://icode4.coffee/?p=1047▶Hacking the Xbox 360 Hypervisor Part 2: The Bad Update Exploit: https://icode4.coffee/?p=1081
Rock Band 3 NEEDS to be decompiled. Heres why. MattKC Bytes 2025-03-14 | ▶Sponsored by PCBWay: pcbway.comA full decompilation of Rock Band 3 is underway! In this video we explore what the goals of it are and what circumstances ultimately necessitate undertaking such an effort.▶Researched and edited by: 21st Century Guy (arojasbusiness98@gmail.com)▶MiloHax Server: discord.gg/milohax▶More Info About The Strum Limit In Harmonix Games: youtube.com/watch?v=RnyPpH7zFdQ▶The Full Story of the Rock Band Dev Kit: youtu.be/_hV6-CQl44I?feature=shared&t=27▶Video Credits (In Order of Appearance):youtube.com/watch?v=jWCUA6ekpL0twitch.tv/acai/clip/EasyLuckyPeafowlBatChest-O0pMla4mO1ej0iwsyoutube.com/watch?v=ja2_OUpem5Qyoutube.com/watch?v=OFvR9uXSY50youtube.com/watch?v=erqrcnvKG7Myoutube.com/watch?v=6Qgp0RFr7Ygyoutube.com/watch?v=Xk_HqhzvdgQyoutube.com/watch?v=nf0Lvz9vBSEyoutube.com/watch?v=dA6gn1TbmyEyoutube.com/watch?v=9NZDwZbyDusyoutube.com/watch?v=ult4uXvWy6cyoutube.com/watch?v=r75fvtEyZKIyoutube.com/watch?v=3uJfce3MoGsyoutube.com/watch?v=oZ8KV7OKtWgyoutube.com/watch?v=wjFerTuhXHsyoutube.com/watch?v=TCKL_LIQHHQyoutube.com/watch?v=KW5NrjDsv00youtu.be/kLuP3nWl1lQ?t=197youtube.com/watch?v=hhaPAKUt35Eyoutube.com/watch?v=7ZgxvZfNnUAyoutube.com/watch?v=WcdLQnV2Zzoyoutube.com/watch?v=D2cWmSXBdUcyoutube.com/watch?v=VHr0BiJcDJAyoutube.com/watch?v=O4F7nm6YVkE
So... how exactly did they port Sonic Unleashed to PC?? MattKC Bytes 2025-03-07 | ▶Sponsored by PCBWay: pcbway.comIn this video, we take a deep dive into the recent Unleashed Recompiled project, including the history and the technical process behind its creation.▶Researched and edited by: Ramen2X (contact -at- ramen2x -dot- com)▶UnleashedRecomp: github.com/hedge-dev/UnleashedRecomp▶XenonRecomp: github.com/hedge-dev/XenonRecomp▶XenosRecomp: github.com/hedge-dev/XenosRecomp▶Media credits:"Generations Raytracing - Crisis City without Iblis"youtube.com/watch?v=ioSJBet3HNo“Knuckles Unleashed & Sonic Unleashed Modding Shenanigans - 10th Anniversary Special”youtube.com/watch?v=smmN-JopYPk"Metroid Prime (PrimeHack) - Full Playthrough on PC (60fps)"youtube.com/watch?v=gxUmGyEQUF8"SONIC GENERATIONS E3 TRAILER"youtube.com/watch?v=O9N8D1LTdug“Sonic Unleashed - GDC 2009 Full Presentation”youtube.com/watch?v=uHSDZQH3sgk“Sonic Unleashed - Next Gen - Launch Trailer”youtube.com/watch?v=lgXxz4C-Kuo“Unleashed Recompiled - Development Gag Reel”youtube.com/watch?v=AwtQ_hzx22sAdditional gameplay by Emulators & Gameplay HD, Mtbcooler, CliffTurbo▶Special thanks: Skyth, Hyper, Sajid▶Main channel: youtube.com/mattkc
Xbox One emulation is making INCREDIBLE progress in 2025 MattKC Bytes 2025-02-23 | ▶Sponsored by PCBWay: pcbway.comWhile still very much in the early stages, Xbox One games are officially playable on PC! In this video, we cover the history of how we got to this point, some technical details of how Xbox One emulation is being approached, and what we can expect in the near future!▶Researched and edited by: Ramen2X (contact -at- ramen2x -dot- com)▶Special thanks to the WinDurango and XWine1 teams and community for answering a lot of my questions!▶WinDurango (GitHub): github.com/WinDurango/WinDurango▶WinDurango (Discord): discord.gg/mHN2BgH7MR▶WinDurango (Twitter): twitter.com/WinDurango▶XWine1 (YouTube): youtube.com/@XWine1▶XWine1 (Twitter): twitter.com/xwineone▶XWine1 (Bluesky): https://bsky.app/profile/xwine1.bsky.social▶Some footage by: Boreal (youtube.com/@boreal3255)▶A Short History of WinDurango by Boreal: https://boreal.codeberg.page/blog/history-of-windurango/▶Articles about Xbox One kernel exploits and game dumpingxboxoneresearch.github.io/games/2024/05/15/xbox-dump-games.htmlxboxoneresearch.github.io/news/2024/08/15/news-recap.html▶Media credits:“Dolphin on the Xbox just got a MASSIVE update…”youtube.com/watch?v=Tljqx72Vd2A“Forza Horizon 2 Full Playthrough 2019 Longplay”youtube.com/watch?v=brn1QuYQqZk“Forza Horizon 2 XWine1 Progress Update 1”youtube.com/watch?v=k-2WsNho7EU“Halo 5: Launch Gameplay Trailer”youtube.com/watch?v=Rh_NXwqFvHc“Minecraft Xbox One LCE running on Linux”youtube.com/watch?v=EpMbypK_RpM“Minecraft: Better Together Update is now live!”youtube.com/watch?v=5nWMr2njHiA“Minecraft: Xbox One Edition Trailer”youtube.com/watch?v=xKXwOTJ9yhU“The Worst Forza Game Microsoft Wants You To Forget About”youtube.com/watch?v=_4UAviLg7Cg“WinDurango Alpha 1 - Minecraft： Xbox One Edition”youtube.com/watch?v=SZMLML7yZns“Xbox One - Original Dashboard”youtube.com/watch?v=6gAWmUVxG3g“Xbox One Price Announced”youtube.com/watch?v=JkPbvpDiejI“Xbox wheel of unfairness”youtube.com/watch?v=P6kiJSjsx8I"Minecraft： Xbox One Edition modding demonstration"youtube.com/watch?v=zYi7lj4MCWc“XWine1: Cutting fruit in Fruit Ninja Kinect 2 (Windows)”youtube.com/watch?v=8x66Ic7W7Ng▶Main channel: youtube.com/mattkc
You can now run the BIGGEST chat system of the 2000s at home! MattKC Bytes 2025-01-22 | ▶Sponsored by PCBWay: pcbway.comIt's been 26 years since AOL completely revolutionized how people communicate over the internet with AOL Instant Messenger. Let's take a look at a project that AIMs to recapture and preserve the magic of that experience!▶Researched and edited by: Ramen2X (contact (at) ramen2x (dot) com)▶Retro AIM Server: github.com/mk6i/retro-aim-server▶Retro AIM Server Discord: discord.gg/2Xy4nF3Uh9▶ChivaNet: chivanet.org▶Mike's JawnCon presentation on Retro AIM Server: youtube.com/watch?v=QCXVUO2GSn8▶Media credits:"Early AOL Commercial (1995)"youtube.com/watch?v=1npzZu83AfU"AOL Commercial from 1999"youtube.com/watch?v=MQcCnPWHlLk"AOL Silicon Valley office" By Coolcaesar at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=15894207"Early AOL Commercial teaching us about instant messaging and Email from 2000"youtube.com/watch?v=rhImr4uUYOs"Animator vs. Animation 2"youtube.com/watch?v=nxM1cnphLpw"AOL goes down for 19 hours - CBS News"youtube.com/watch?v=YHKGUu2gaOg"Setting Up An iChat AIM Account"youtube.com/watch?v=kuTa4mO-JgU"msn messenger - TV Ad 1 - Australia 2004"youtube.com/watch?v=yRLDuHBOk5o"Get on AIM to chat with Jason!"youtube.com/watch?v=KHKEXFeSV9Y▶Special thanks: Mike (mk6i)▶Main channel: youtube.com/mattkc
The BEST Dreamcast homebrew/ports from 2024 MattKC Bytes 2025-01-04 | ▶Sponsored by PCBWay: pcbway.comThe Dreamcast homebrew scene has been popping off recently, let's see what progress has been made in the last year!▶Researched and edited by: 21st Century Guy (arojasbusiness98@gmail.com)▶"Minecraft"https://x.com/meesedev/status/1773502894337105978https://x.com/meesedev/status/1805542187024671160https://x.com/meesedev/status/1805758786864402791https://x.com/meesedev/status/1808865762297229413https://x.com/meesedev/status/1810303882926370875https://x.com/meesedev/status/1826636424185262516https://x.com/meesedev/status/1848307147961950640▶Grand Theft Auto 3gitlab.com/skmp/dca3-gameyoutube.com/watch?v=6MFN7QiF83Mhttps://x.com/poiitidis/status/1811638983673155953https://x.com/poiitidis/status/1812640883650580632https://x.com/poiitidis/status/1812931934294569225https://x.com/poiitidis/status/1814394660112179537https://x.com/poiitidis/status/1816572589680263234▶Doom 64github.com/jnmartin84/doom64-dcyoutube.com/@jnmartin84/videoshttps://x.com/falco_girgis/status/1782536553983606807https://x.com/falco_girgis/status/1786875838660546748https://x.com/falco_girgis/status/1848911709437612180https://x.com/falco_girgis/status/1825001399601574304https://x.com/falco_girgis/status/1853169233821081934▶Main channel: youtube.com/MattKC
LEGO Island decompilation hits 100%! MattKC Bytes 2024-12-24 | ▶Check out the decomp here: github.com/isledecomp/isle▶Main channel: youtube.com/MattKC
So the 360 marketplace is closed for good. Now what? MattKC Bytes 2024-08-29 | In this video, we look at just some of the homebrew that's been released since the shutdown of the Xbox 360 marketplace.▶Sponsored by PCBWay: pcbway.com▶Researched and edited by: 21st Century Guy (arojasbusiness98@gmail.com)Links:▶Homebrew Store: consolemods.org/wiki/Xbox_360:Homebrew_Store▶XeFu Xbox compatibility list: consolemods.org/wiki/Xbox_360:Original_Xbox_Games_Compatibility_List▶XeFu 2019/2022 files: digiex.net/threads/xenon-fusion-emulator-xefu-xbox-one-series-files-for-jtag-rgh-xbox-360s.16757▶Xenia Manager: github.com/xenia-manager/xenia-managerInformation:▶XeFu: consolemods.org/wiki/Xbox_360:Xenon_Fusion_Emulator▶King Kong Shader Exploit: web.archive.org/web/20240223054959/beta.ivc.no/wiki/index.php/Xbox_360_King_Kong_Shader_Exploit▶https://x.com/justanyonee_/status/1814548236176113907▶https://x.com/Bringus_Studios/status/1814686250894499995▶github.com/xenia-project/game-compatibility/issues/300#issuecomment-2282666976Videos Used:"Expanded OG Xbox Emulation on Xbox 360 RGH/JTAG with Xefu Spoofer!" - MrMario2011youtube.com/watch?v=MYWuUmj2YmQ"Xenia Xbox360 Emulator Setup Guide 2024" - UrCasualGameryoutube.com/watch?v=382YN-Ql_VI"Exploring the Xbox 360 Marketplace before it's gone FOREVER... 😢" - Jacob Ryoutube.com/watch?v=H1sYHv6YGQ0"XENIA Xbox 360 Emulator - Persona 4 Arena Ultimax (2013). OpenGL. Test #1" - Amazing Emulatorsyoutube.com/watch?v=jctJfVfNKww"Tony Hawk's Pro Strcpy" - GrimDoesStuffyoutube.com/watch?v=Pjqw1Gwk0jg"Xbox System-Link works across four console generations" - Modern Vintage Gameryoutube.com/watch?v=i1iIaSbK9bg"Revisiting Original Xbox Backward Compatibility on the Xbox 360 - Run ALL Original Xbox Games" - Modern Vintage Gameryoutube.com/watch?v=Da_ont-2AG0
Game publishers want to end preservation. But we have a chance to stop them. MattKC Bytes 2024-05-13 | ▶Help take action against publishers destroying your games: stopkillinggames.com▶UK Petition: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/659071▶Australia Petition: https://www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/petition/EN6080▶Ross Scott's original announcement video: youtube.com/watch?v=w70Xc9CStoE▶Main channel: youtube.com/mattkcUses "The Crew" footage from World of Longplayslongplays.orgPlayed by mihaibest
You can FINALLY emulate an iPod Touch on your PC! MattKC Bytes 2023-12-13 | ▶qemu-ios on GitHub: github.com/devos50/qemu-ios▶Main Channel: youtube.com/mattkc▶Live Stream: twitch.tv/mattkclive▶Join Patron for early access: patreon.com/mattkc
How to get the ORIGINAL boot animation on your Xbox 360 MattKC Bytes 2023-12-03 | ▶Download bootanim.xex + xbdm.xex + Xbox 360 Neighborhood: archive.org/details/xbox-360-bootanim▶How to mod your Xbox 360: youtu.be/6XV03-wQxjA▶Main Channel: youtube.com/mattkc▶Live Stream: twitch.tv/mattkclive
You can mod your Xbox 360 with just two wires! MattKC Bytes 2023-11-22 | ▶RGH 3.0 Tutorial: xbox360hub.com/guides/rgh-3-guide▶Install XeXMenu on your USB drive to launch homebrew apps: consolemods.org/wiki/Xbox_360:XeXmenu▶Install DashLaunch to change the startup dashboard: consolemods.org/wiki/Xbox_360:DashLaunch▶Install Aurora as your primary dashboard: consolemods.org/wiki/Xbox_360:Aurora▶Main Channel: youtube.com/mattkc▶Live Stream: twitch.tv/mattkclive
So whats up with that LEGO Island pre-alpha? MattKC Bytes 2023-11-03 | ▶Download: archive.org/details/lego-island-alpha▶Wiki article: legoisland.org/wiki/Pre-Alpha_%28October_1996%29▶SIEdit: github.com/itsmattkc/SIEdit▶Alternate Installer: github.com/Ramen2X/adventures-installer▶Stream VOD of my first impressions: youtu.be/fBQlRSI6q64?t=15623▶Follow on Twitch: twitch.tv/mattkclive
You can now play Wipeout in a browser! MattKC Bytes 2023-09-25 | ▶Play Wipeout in your browser: phoboslab.org/wipegame▶Wipeout: Phantom Edition: github.com/wipeout-phantom-edition/wipeout-phantom-edition▶Wipeout Rewrite: github.com/phoboslab/wipeout-rewrite▶Writeup on rewriting Wipeout by phoboslab: phoboslab.org/log/2023/08/rewriting-wipeout▶Main Channel: youtube.com/mattkc▶Live Stream: twitch.tv/mattkclive
