The History of 240p Displaced Gamers 2018-02-21 | An examination of how we reached 240p as an output resolution for computers and game consoles. Focuses on the relevance of refresh rate (Hertz), interlacing, resolution, CRT technology, and how we ultimately reached 240p.If you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamersTwitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamersFacebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamersInstagram: instagram.com/displacedgamersSpecial Thanks to:ArtemiomarqsUnseenWalk cycle animation:Zach McCue (Kusoge) - youtube.com/user/ConkadeWonko1000 FPS footage provided by:Aleksey Bragin -youtube.com/user/alekseyrosGeorge Street Shuffle and Covert Affair - Film Noire by Kevin MacLeod are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Sources: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300035http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100795Artist: http://incompetech.com#240p #CRT #Gaming
The Awful Controls of Ikari Warriors for NES - Behind the Code Displaced Gamers 2024-10-16 | Developer Micronics made some rather odd decisions about the controls for Ikari Warriors when porting it to the NES. Let's dive into arcade rotary controls, the NES d-pad, calculating velocities, and a terrible frame rate.If you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamersTwitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamersFacebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamersInstagram: instagram.com/displacedgamersMusic by: youtube.com/user/HariboOSXyoutube.com/channel/UC-PRsIpJXWpg3PtjfQLwiVw#NES #Programming #SNK
Why is Contra Force so Slow? Konami, Mappers, and Money - Behind the Code Displaced Gamers 2024-08-29 | Contra Force performance analysis, Mappers, porting the first Contra from NES to Famicom, Tiny Toon Adventures (yeah, seriously), and a small bit of Castlevania. It is all here.If you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamersTwitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamersFacebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamersInstagram: instagram.com/displacedgamersMusic by: youtube.com/user/HariboOSXyoutube.com/channel/UC-PRsIpJXWpg3PtjfQLwiVw#NES #Programming #debugging
Mega Man 3s Graphical Glitches, the MMC3 Mapper, and a Bad Development Timeline - Behind the Code Displaced Gamers 2024-06-25 | Why is there a flashing line above Shadow Man on the Stage Select screen? Why does the pause menu flicker? How do these NES graphics work, anyway? Let's find out!If you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamersTwitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamersFacebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamersInstagram: instagram.com/displacedgamersMusic by: youtube.com/user/HariboOSXyoutube.com/channel/UC-PRsIpJXWpg3PtjfQLwiVw#NES #Programming #megaman
How to Reprogram Tetris By Playing It - Behind the Code Leveled Up Displaced Gamers 2024-05-03 | Let's exploit the logic that crashes Tetris and write code by using the High Score Tables! All you need are a few extra controllers...If you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamersTwitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamersFacebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamersInstagram: instagram.com/displacedgamersMusic by: youtube.com/user/HariboOSXyoutube.com/channel/UC-PRsIpJXWpg3PtjfQLwiVw0:00 Here, hold my tacos and watch this.1:38 The Crash Theory Spreadsheet of Awesomeness4:26 Our Target7:14 Controllers, ports, and code explained9:52 Has anyone seen D1 on the Controller Port?10:43 240p Test Suite Cameo!11:12 Two controllers for Each Player, huh?12:08 Previously on "Behind the Code..."12:35 We need to know what Temp_0 and Temp1 are13:37 Original, Orange, and Yellow Interrupt Scenarios17:54 Built my own controller. With switches.19:27 What part of the High Score Table(s) will we use?20:38 The Setup Work for Redirection21:58 Opcodes explained24:06 Programmin' Time!29:25 Testing on the Emulator30:43 Testing on Real Hardware31:33 Outro#NES #Programming #Tetris
Crashing Tetris! The Logic Behind the Madness - Behind the Code Leveled Up Displaced Gamers 2024-03-07 | Technical pursuit of the code that leads to a crash on the NES for Tetris.If you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamersTwitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamersFacebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamersInstagram: instagram.com/displacedgamersMusic by: youtube.com/user/HariboOSXyoutube.com/channel/UC-PRsIpJXWpg3PtjfQLwiVw#NES #Programming #Tetris
The Wacky Frame Rate and Game Engine of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (NES) - Behind the Code: Leveled Up Displaced Gamers 2024-01-24 | Why does the game run so fast in Level 6? Why is the frame rate so inconsistent on the NES?If you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamersTwitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamersFacebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamersInstagram: instagram.com/displacedgamersMusic by: youtube.com/user/HariboOSXyoutube.com/channel/UC-PRsIpJXWpg3PtjfQLwiVw#NES #Programming #Jekyll
Reprogramming Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (NES) - Behind the Code Displaced Gamers 2023-12-08 | Let's change Jekyll's walking speed, the bomb explosion size, damage, and more...If you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamersTwitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamersFacebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamersInstagram: instagram.com/displacedgamersMusic by: youtube.com/user/HariboOSXyoutube.com/channel/UC-PRsIpJXWpg3PtjfQLwiVw#NES #Programming #Jekyll
Why is Platforming so Difficult in The Terminator for NES? - Behind the Code Displaced Gamers 2023-10-20 | Buttons don't work. Platforms seem to disappear. Sarah doesn't stand a chance!If you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamersTwitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamersFacebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamersInstagram: instagram.com/displacedgamersMusic by: youtube.com/user/HariboOSXyoutube.com/channel/UC-PRsIpJXWpg3PtjfQLwiVw#NES #Programming #Terminator
The Physics Nightmare and Bizarre Jumping of Strider (NES) - Behind the Code Displaced Gamers 2023-09-15 | Strider Part TWO: Investigation and fixes for collision, jump canceling, and the Triangle Jump in Strider for NES.If you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamersTwitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamersFacebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamersInstagram: instagram.com/displacedgamersMusic by: youtube.com/user/HariboOSXyoutube.com/channel/UC-PRsIpJXWpg3PtjfQLwiVw#NES #Programming #Strider
The Garbage Sprites in Strider (NES) - Behind the Code Displaced Gamers 2023-07-28 | Why does Strider seem like it is going to fall apart at any moment? What is with all the sprite flickering and garbage graphics? Let's find out...If you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamersTwitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamersFacebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamersInstagram: instagram.com/displacedgamersMusic by: youtube.com/user/HariboOSXyoutube.com/channel/UC-PRsIpJXWpg3PtjfQLwiVw#NES #Programming #Strider
NES Sprites, OAM, and the Battle for Priority - Behind the Code Displaced Gamers 2023-07-07 | Let's dive into how Sprites are prioritized and limited by Object Attribute Memory (OAM) and Secondary OAM on the NES. The journey toward understanding flicker has begun.If you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamersTwitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamersFacebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamersInstagram: instagram.com/displacedgamersMusic by: youtube.com/user/HariboOSXyoutube.com/channel/UC-PRsIpJXWpg3PtjfQLwiVw#NES #Programming #graphics
DESTROYING Gravity in Super Mario World - Game Genie: Uncorked Episode 2 Displaced Gamers 2023-06-01 | Several Game Genie codes can alter jumping in Super Mario World, but HOW?If you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamersTwitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamersFacebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamersInstagram: instagram.com/displacedgamersMusic by: @WolfandRaven#SNES #programming #marioworld
Final Fantasy II SNES - Game Genie: Uncorked Episode 1 Displaced Gamers 2023-05-01 | Dissection of several Game Genie Codes for Final Fantasy II (aka FFIV) on the Super Nintendo. Most work dives into adding gold won from battle to inventory.If you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamersTwitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamersFacebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamersInstagram: instagram.com/displacedgamersMusic by: @WolfandRaven#SNES #programming #finalfantasy
Lets Dive into the Cycles, Speed, and Video Output Timing of the NES - Behind the Code Displaced Gamers 2023-04-10 | To learn more about Mappers and interrupts, we need to know about clock speeds. As for video output? Better hold on to your sync pulses.If you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamers Twitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamers Facebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamers Instagram: instagram.com/displacedgamersMusic by: youtube.com/user/HariboOSXyoutube.com/channel/UC-PRsIpJXWpg3PtjfQLwiVw#NES #Programming
MMC2 Magic - How Punch-Outs Graphics Work Displaced Gamers 2023-03-17 | Two boxers. No flicker? How is this possible? The MMC2 Mapper chip: ExplainedIf you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamers Twitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamers Facebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamers Instagram: instagram.com/displacedgamersMusic by: youtube.com/user/HariboOSXyoutube.com/channel/UC-PRsIpJXWpg3PtjfQLwiVw#NES #Programming #punchout
How do Boxers Work in Mike Tysons Punch-Out!!? - Behind the Code Displaced Gamers 2023-02-17 | Opponent Engines? Secrets in the crowd? Tyson is predictable? Let's dive in!If you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamers Twitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamers Facebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamers Instagram: instagram.com/displacedgamersMusic by: youtube.com/user/HariboOSXyoutube.com/channel/UC-PRsIpJXWpg3PtjfQLwiVw#NES #Programming #punchout
How Speedrunners BROKE Castlevanias Scrolling - Behind the Code Displaced Gamers 2022-12-16 | Technical dive into how to use the NES controller to break level loading in Castlevania.If you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamers Twitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamers Facebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamers Instagram: instagram.com/displacedgamersMusic by: youtube.com/user/HariboOSXyoutube.com/channel/UC-PRsIpJXWpg3PtjfQLwiVwCastlevania Speedrunners on YouTube:SBDWolf - youtube.com/@sbdwolf8965jay_cee - youtube.com/@ClumsyCougarBaitshockra_tease - youtube.com/@shockra_tease77Scrolling Discovery - youtube.com/@InfoManiac742#NES #Programming #Castlevania
How does the Critical Hit with the Whip work in Castlevania? - Behind the Code Displaced Gamers 2022-11-04 | If you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamers Twitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamers Facebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamers Instagram: instagram.com/displacedgamersMusic by: youtube.com/user/HariboOSXyoutube.com/channel/UC-PRsIpJXWpg3PtjfQLwiVw#NES #Programming #Castlevania
The Input Lag and Attack Animation Delay of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (NES) - Behind the Code Displaced Gamers 2022-10-07 | Examination of the time between pressing the button and a forward attack. Are the attacks slower than they should be?If you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamers Twitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamers Facebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamers Instagram: instagram.com/displacedgamersMusic by: youtube.com/user/HariboOSXyoutube.com/channel/UC-PRsIpJXWpg3PtjfQLwiVw[0:00] Lag Explained[2:35] Order of Operations[3:33] Animation Delay[10:02] Wind-Up Explained[10:36] Some Game Design Talk[10:57] Input Lag - Logic and Code[12:56] The DMC Problem[15:22] It all Adds up[16:09] Conclusion#TMNT #cowabunga #NES
The Bad Jump Design and 30 FPS Gravity of TMNT (NES) - Behind the Code Displaced Gamers 2022-09-01 | Breakdown of the physics-defying logic of jumping in the game. Frame rate, gravity, and special code all apply. Let's dive in.If you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamers Twitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamers Facebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamers Instagram: instagram.com/displacedgamersMusic by: youtube.com/user/HariboOSXyoutube.com/channel/UC-PRsIpJXWpg3PtjfQLwiVw[0:00] Intro[0:54] Gravity[2:13] Jump Example[2:55] Frame Rate Rabbit Hole[5:25] TMNT Jump Breakdown[9:09] Jump Override Code[10:23] Game Genie Time[12:27] Conclusion and Outro#TMNT #cowabunga #NES
The Broken Water Level of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (NES) - Behind the Code Displaced Gamers 2022-08-05 | What collision detection? Code investigation into the velocity and collision logic in the water level as well as some hitbox mistakes.If you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamers Twitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamers Facebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamers Instagram: instagram.com/displacedgamersMusic by: youtube.com/user/HariboOSXyoutube.com/channel/UC-PRsIpJXWpg3PtjfQLwiVw[0:00] Opening[0:49] Level setup[1:10] Basic Object Collision[2:40] Bubbles and Current[4:33] Code Walk: Controller Input and Velocity Application[10:57] Code Change Proposal[12:41] Environmental Collision Detection[17:39] Conclusion and Outro#TMNT #Turtles #NES
Code History of Minus World and its Return to Mario All-Stars - Talkin Code Episode 5 Displaced Gamers 2022-07-15 | Six game code investigation of Minus World including the fix in Lost Levels/All Night Nippon as well as how to access it in All-Stars with a Game Genie.If you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamers Twitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamers Facebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamers Instagram: instagram.com/displacedgamersMusic by: youtube.com/channel/UC-PRsIpJXWpg3PtjfQLwiVw0:00 Intro0:42 Super Mario Bros. Timeline2:43 What we will examine3:07 Famicom Disk System Version3:49 VS. Super Mario Bros.4:51 Lost Levels (SMB2j)6:23 All Night Nippon7:52 Super Mario All-Stars10:37 Game Genie Time11:26 The Return of Minus World!11:56 More fun with SNES Game Genie14:18 How to make your own codes15:05 Outro#MARIO #SNES #minusworld
New Discovery for Minus World in Super Mario Bros! - Behind the Code Displaced Gamers 2022-06-17 | An odd instruction in the code has been analyzed, and it appears the Warp Zones do not work in the way they were designed. Let's fix the Minus World bugs!If you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamersTwitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamersFacebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamersInstagram: instagram.com/displacedgamersMusic by: youtube.com/user/HariboOSXyoutube.com/channel/UC-PRsIpJXWpg3PtjfQLwiVw0:00 Introduction1:13 How a Mario Level is built2:41 SMB Utility (Level Editor)5:56 Objects and Enemies for Minus World 8:29 Analysis with Emulation11:42 Scroll Lock/Unlock Fix12:42 Pipe Trio Fix14:53 Outro#NES #Mario #MinusWorld
Mega Man 2 - Quick Man A.I. Explained - Behind the Code Displaced Gamers 2022-05-13 | Breakdown of Quick Man's Behavior and the BUGS in Mega Man 2 for the NESIf you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamers Twitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamers Facebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamers Instagram: instagram.com/displacedgamersMusic by: youtube.com/user/HariboOSXyoutube.com/channel/UC-PRsIpJXWpg3PtjfQLwiVw#NES #MegaMan #Programming
Code Walk! CPU Cycles and Performance of Mega Man 2 (Bonus: MM3) - Talkin Code Ep. 4 Displaced Gamers 2022-04-20 | Code walk of a Mega Man 2 subroutine with cycle counting, execution time as a frame percentage, and improving Mega Man 3.If you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamersTwitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamersFacebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamersInstagram: instagram.com/displacedgamers0:00 Intro0:41 Code Walk14:13 The Math (Percentage of Frame)17:54 Marked Breakpoints24:26 Mega Man 3 Performance27:19 Outro#NES #MegaMan #Programming
The Complex Code of Mega Man 2 and How Zipping Works - Behind the Code Displaced Gamers 2022-04-08 | The massive code behind moving Mega Man + the Zipping Bug. How does it work behind the scenes? What went wrong?If you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamers Twitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamers Facebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamers Instagram: instagram.com/displacedgamersMusic by: youtube.com/user/HariboOSXyoutube.com/channel/UC-PRsIpJXWpg3PtjfQLwiVw#Megaman #Zipping #NES
Vertical Super Mario Bros.!? Not exactly... - Talkin Code Episode 3.1 Displaced Gamers 2022-03-04 | What happens if we change the circuit board to "Vertical" for Super Mario Bros.?If you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamers Twitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamers Facebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamers Instagram: instagram.com/displacedgamers
Battle of the Bits: Nintendo Power, Mappers, and Circuit Boards - Talkin Code Ep. 3 Displaced Gamers 2022-02-23 | Companion to Nintendo Power Vol. 20's article on "Why Your Game Paks Never Forget" - a sampler of cartridge contents with a brief explanation.If you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamers Twitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamers Facebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamers Instagram: instagram.com/displacedgamers#NintendoPower #Mappers #NES
NES Scrolling Basics featuring Super Mario Bros. - Behind the Code Displaced Gamers 2022-02-01 | NES PPU, Scrolling, and some background talk - how does it all work?If you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamersTwitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamersFacebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamersInstagram: instagram.com/displacedgamersMusic - youtube.com/channel/UC-PRsIpJXWpg3PtjfQLwiVwStickmen Illustration by Zach McCue (Twitter & Instagram - @zoddman)#NES #Programming #Mario
NES vs Famicom Disk System - Zelda, Disks, Mappers, and Ports - Talkin Code Episode 2 Displaced Gamers 2022-01-07 | How do cartridges and the Famicom Disk System map into CPU addressing? What are the differences between MMC1 Cart Zelda & FDS Zelda?If you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamers Twitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamers Facebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamers Instagram: instagram.com/displacedgamers#NES #FDS #Zelda
NES Mapper History to 1988 and Blaster Master Code Analysis - Talkin Code Ep. 1 Displaced Gamers 2021-12-15 | Unscripted look into the history of Famicom/NES cart capacity, Mappers, Sunsoft, and a deep dive into Zero Page and the Stack using Sunsoft's Blaster MasterIf you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamers Twitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamers Facebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamers Instagram: instagram.com/displacedgamers0:00 Opening1:03 Topics3:05 NES ROM and Mapper History6:54 Sunsoft8:17 Zero Page13:25 The Stack23:45 Outro#Programming #NES #History
Blaster Master Pause Glitch and Rotating Tanks Explained - Behind the Code Displaced Gamers 2021-11-26 | Some bosses take damage even with the game paused. The tank can rotate around platforms.How does all of this work?If you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamers Twitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamers Facebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamers Instagram: instagram.com/displacedgamersMusic:Wolf & Raven - youtube.com/channel/UC-PRsIpJXWpg3PtjfQLwiVwTwo Blaster Master MIDI files arranged and played back on a Roland SC-55 Mk2#NES #Programming #Code
The Frustrating Weapons and TWO Versions of Festers Quest - Behind the Code Displaced Gamers 2021-10-21 | Examination of the questionable weapons design and the second release of Fester's Quest If you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamers Twitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamers Facebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamers Instagram: instagram.com/displacedgamersMusic by: youtube.com/user/HariboOSXyoutube.com/channel/UC-PRsIpJXWpg3PtjfQLwiVw#NES #BUGS #CODE
The Airmailing Enemies Bug of Super Mario Bros. 2 - Behind the Code Displaced Gamers 2021-09-28 | Why do two enemies thrown back-to-back fly straight up into the air in Super Mario Bros. 2? Let's find out!If you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamers Twitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamers Facebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamers Instagram: instagram.com/displacedgamersMusic by: youtube.com/user/HariboOSXyoutube.com/channel/UC-PRsIpJXWpg3PtjfQLwiVw#NES #BUGS #CODE
Should Old Games Be Fixed? The Faxanadu Pendant Bug - Behind the Code Displaced Gamers 2021-09-07 | Examination of known bugs in older games and some pondering of whether or not they should be officially fixed.If you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamers Twitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamers Facebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamers Instagram: instagram.com/displacedgamersMusic by: youtube.com/user/HariboOSXyoutube.com/channel/UC-PRsIpJXWpg3PtjfQLwiVw#NES #Faxanadu #Bugs
Action 52 - A Bit of History & A Bit of ROM Archaeology Displaced Gamers 2021-08-27 | The Miracle that is Action 52 for the NES. Text to graphics? Aspect Ratio? Controller handling? It is all here!If you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamers Twitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamers Facebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamers Instagram: instagram.com/displacedgamersMusic by: youtube.com/user/HariboOSXyoutube.com/channel/UC-PRsIpJXWpg3PtjfQLwiVw#NES #Action52 #Programming
The Trade A.I. of NES Monopoly - Behind the Code Displaced Gamers 2021-08-10 | Fast code walk of the logic used for the computer player to determine how to respond to a human player-proposed trade.If you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamers Twitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamers Facebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamers Instagram: instagram.com/displacedgamersMusic by: youtube.com/user/HariboOSXyoutube.com/channel/UC-PRsIpJXWpg3PtjfQLwiVw#Monopoly #ai #Programming
Cheating the Turbo Tunnel of Battletoads - Behind the Code Displaced Gamers 2021-07-09 | Pondering what Game Genie codes could make the Turbo Tunnel easier to beat. "Easier" might be subjective...If you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamers Twitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamers Facebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamers Instagram: instagram.com/displacedgamersMusic by: youtube.com/user/HariboOSXyoutube.com/channel/UC-PRsIpJXWpg3PtjfQLwiVwFeatured Game Genie Codes:(Take note that I have not tested all of these with a real cartridge)That Crazy Bypass Idea -Relocate Second Speed Limit: ALEYAUSSRamp Launch Boost: LXEUNAZASpeed Limit Changes (Last Segment of Tunnel) -6: TAVNIUGA7: YAVNIUGA8: AAVNIUGE9: PAVNIUGE10: ZAVNIUGE11: LAVNIUGE15: YAVNIUGEScore Boost -1100 Points: PAUUEIAARollover to 0: AAXLXSPAMisc Fun -Increase Jump Velocity: GEEZKPZA Reduce Gravity: OYNAXVEV Early Speed Limit to 1: PAVNGUAA Early Speed Limit to 7: YAVNGUAAScreen Wrap (Broken. A lazy change) - Uh Oh: IYEAUNSO Don’t Do it: GGEAVYAO#BATTLETOADS #TURBOTUNNEL #CHEAT
The Atari 2600, Analog Video, Scalers, and the Agony of 240p Ambiguity Displaced Gamers 2021-06-21 | Technical dive into the reasons why scaling Atari 2600 video output can be troublesomeIf you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamers Racing the Beam (Affiliate Link. Helps out this channel!):amzn.to/3gN8VlW525-Line Analog Video Episode - youtu.be/1MY-jUkogbg Music by: youtube.com/channel/UC-PRsIpJXWpg3PtjfQLwiVwTwitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamers Facebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamers Instagram: instagram.com/displacedgamers#Atari #retrotink #240p
Reprogramming Mega Man 4s Charged Shot - Behind the Code Displaced Gamers 2021-05-17 | Cut the charge time in half? How about a damage boost? Focus on the process of reverse engineering code in this episode. Lots of code-hopping!If you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamers Twitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamers Facebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamers Instagram: instagram.com/displacedgamersMusic by: youtube.com/user/HariboOSXyoutube.com/channel/UC-PRsIpJXWpg3PtjfQLwiVwFeatured Game Genie Codes:(Take note that I have not tested all of these with a real cartridge)Half Speed Charged Shot: GVEEGAZZ, ESEEIAAZ, LEEETEVLHalf Speed Broken sound: ZUOALAGT, POEEAAZUHalf speed, sound fixed, mid-level shot: ZUOALAGT, POEEAAZU, ZXOAYEGSStart Buster at 1/2 Charge: ZUVEVGAASuper Charged Shot (Extra Damage): OXNETZSXDefault to (Fully) Charged Shot: AXKESKAP, IUSAOGPXCharged-Up Sound Fun (Use to replace charged up looping sound) -Boss Door: GXOELAYXExplosion: IXOELAYZ"You Got" Music: GOOELAYZ#MEGAMAN #HACKING #BEHINDTHECODE
Lets put the Jump from Ninja Gaiden II into Ninja Gaiden III - Behind the Code Displaced Gamers 2021-04-28 | Ninja Gaiden II jumping in Ninja Gaiden III. Collision detection. Sword hitboxes. Enemies do less damage.If you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamers Twitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamers Facebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamers Instagram: instagram.com/displacedgamersMusic by: youtube.com/user/HariboOSXyoutube.com/channel/UC-PRsIpJXWpg3PtjfQLwiVwFeatured Game Genie Codes:(Take note that I have not tested all of these with a real cartridge)Ninja Gaiden II Jump: ZENLYIGA, ZENUPIGA, ZENULIGA, ZENUIIGA, ZENUYIGA, ZAELPTGA, ZAELLTGA, ZAELITGA, YLNPVZAZ, SOSXUPEK, UNSXSOKNRespawn in Same Room: VXOKXLSAEnemies do one damage: OXKAEVPX, PEKAOTLACrazy Sword (large hitbox): YYXKEGAO, YYXKKGYESuper Sword by Default: PAXGKGAA, APXKEGAO, APXKKGYA#BEHINDTHECODE #NES #GAMEGENIE
Ninja Gaiden II - The Jumping, Clones and Wind - Behind the Code Displaced Gamers 2021-04-09 | The jumping of Ninja Gaiden 1 vs 2. How do the clone ninjas work? How does the wind work?If you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamersTwitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamersFacebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamersInstagram: instagram.com/displacedgamersMusic by: youtube.com/channel/UC-PRsIpJXWpg3PtjfQLwiVwFeatured Game Genie Codes:(Take note that I have not tested all of these with a real cartridge)Pit Screen-wrap: AESSGYEAPit Trampoline: AESSGYEA + EVSSPYEA + NNSIYNNYNinja Gaiden 1 Jump: GANUOIZA + LANUUIZA + LANUSIZA + LANUNIZA + LEELOIZA + YEELKIAP + NNELUIZE + LYNZNLVO + AASKZPTTFront Clone Close to Ryu: ZLOPEIAXNo Wind: AAKITEYANo Wind at 2-3 Boss: AAKIZEPEAll Stages have Wind: GAKIAEAA + AAKIGAGADisable Left Wind: AEUKGPAG + AEKGPONYLights on in Stage 3-1: OXNPPGSX0:00 Intro1:34 Jumping - Ninja Gaiden 1 vs 29:32 Pit Deaths Be Gone12:09 How do the Clones Work?15:46 How is Wind Applied to Ryu?24:26 Keep the Lightning Lights On25:04 Game Genie Codes + Outro#NINJAGAIDEN #NES #BEHINDTHECODE
The Jumping, Gravity, and Punishment of Ninja Gaiden (NES) - Behind the Code Displaced Gamers 2021-03-20 | A look at the gravity and velocity design of Ninja Gaiden and the new Game Genie cheat codes we can create from what we've learned.If you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamers Twitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamers Facebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamers Instagram: instagram.com/displacedgamersMusic by: youtube.com/user/HariboOSXyoutube.com/channel/UC-PRsIpJXWpg3PtjfQLwiVwFeatured Game Genie Codes:(Take note that I have not tested all of these with a real cartridge)Pit Screen-wrap: AEEVSLEAPit Spit: ENEVSLEE + OEEVNUUEDeath on final bosses takes Ryu to 6-3: ZOSVALAPLow Gravity: ZOOTKLYUHigh Jump (Up, Right, and Left): XYETKSKN + XNXVESKN + XYKVKVKNInvincibility: ATNTYOOZNo horizontal knockback: AEXTLPPAUnlimited Time: SXNYPYSAStart with 1 Health: PAUVYIAPRespawn with 1 Health: PENTILAPSuper throwback from Enemies: ZEXTLPPEBackward jump same as forward: PENTSTAABackward jump bonus: ZENTSTAADeath on final bosses takes Ryu to 1-1: PESVALAP + AESVZLPA0:00 The Intro1:55 The Design12:15 The Cheating22:23 The New Punishment23:12 Outro#BEHINDTHECODE #NES #GAMEGENIE
Preserving Sound of Consoles and Computers - UPLINK 2021 Displaced Gamers 2021-03-09 | We need programmers! My Life in Gaming and Artemio join me to talk about sound preservation.Get involved with the MDFourier Project! http://junkerhq.net/MDFourierArtemio - youtube.com/channel/UCEh5UPBv0alseI62OJhnKowMy Life in Gaming - youtube.com/channel/UCpvtp7mH0Cdq8FQUxcjDq0QIf you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamers Twitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamers Facebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamers Instagram: instagram.com/displacedgamers#MDFourier #Sound #Preservation
The Hidden Source Code in Dragons Lair (NES) Displaced Gamers 2021-02-10 | What secrets are hidden inside the Japanese and European ROMs for Dragon's Lair (NES)? Let's take a look inside!If you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamers Twitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamers Facebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamers Instagram: instagram.com/displacedgamersMusic by: youtube.com/user/HariboOSXyoutube.com/channel/UC-PRsIpJXWpg3PtjfQLwiVw#SourceCode #ROM #Assembly
Zelda Drops and RNG - Behind the Code Displaced Gamers 2021-01-21 | Item drop explanations plus code walks for random number generation and random drops.If you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamersTwitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamersFacebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamersInstagram: instagram.com/displacedgamersMusic by: youtube.com/user/HariboOSXyoutube.com/channel/UC-PRsIpJXWpg3PtjfQLwiVwFeatured Game Genie Code:(Take note that I have not tested this with a real cartridge)Force item drops: AEVLLAPP0:00 Intro0:40 Four RAM Locations2:43 10th Enemy Has the Bomb3:09 Some Caveats4:22 Strategies7:04 Drop Oddities12:08 RNG Code Walk18:51 A Random Drop Example22:39 Outro#ZELDA #CODE #PROGRAMMING
Zelda Hit Detection - Behind the Code Displaced Gamers 2020-12-18 | Code walk through sword collision detection, sword/wand states, and the wand collision bug.If you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamers Twitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamers Facebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamers Instagram: instagram.com/displacedgamersMusic by Wolf and Raven: youtube.com/channel/UC-PRsIpJXWpg3PtjfQLwiVwFeatured Game Genie Codes:(Take note that I have not tested these with a real cartridge)Sword Damage Boost: NNOLTIAOWhite Sword Damage Boost: NNOLYIAXMagic Sword Damage Boost:NNOUAIAKFast Sword: ZAOEUTPASword Centering Mod (Vertical Sword): YAKUTTTASword Centering Mod (Horizontal Sword): PAVLYTTEWand Melee Fix CMP: ZUSLIIALWand Melee Fix BNE: ESSLTIEP0:00 Intro1:42 Item Usage Conflict3:27 Overview and Emulator Helpfulness6:00 Begin Code Trace9:40 Sword States and Comparing Values14:50 Resume Code Walk19:04 Execution Time?20:35 Enemy Size and Hitboxes?24:47 The Wand Melee Bug28:05 An Abandoned Sword Animation?29:03 Fix the Wand Melee Bug31:42 Removing Sword Wind-Up32:57 Outro#ZELDA #CODE #PROGRAMMING
NES Sound: The DMC - Behind the Code Displaced Gamers 2020-11-06 | Examination of one sound channel of the NES - the DMC. Analog to digital conversion, PCM, and DPCM are covered.If you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamers Twitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamers Facebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamers Instagram: instagram.com/displacedgamersMusic by: youtube.com/user/HariboOSXyoutube.com/channel/UC-PRsIpJXWpg3PtjfQLwiVw0:00 Intro1:00 What is Sound?3:08 From Analog to Digital5:59 PCM Explanation7:45 PCM on the NES10:15 Raw PCM on Register $401111:21 DPCM on the NES12:52 Dwouble Dwibble and Registers $4012 and $401318:37 NES DPCM Sample Rate Options20:56 NES Speech Replacement21:53 DPCM Instruments23:26 Sample Length and the Off-by-one Error26:06 Looping Samples27:46 A DPCM ROM Modification...28:33 Journey to Silius Bass Compare29:56 Thoughts on Bass Change30:46 Super C and Drums vs Orchestra Hits32:07 DMC Shortcomings33:10 Conclusion and Outro#NES #SOUND #SPEECH
Zelda 2 - Behind the Code Displaced Gamers 2020-10-02 | Explanation of Fairy Warp Glitch, Objects, Elevators, and moreIf you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamers Twitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamers Facebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamers Instagram: instagram.com/displacedgamersMusic by: youtube.com/user/HariboOSXyoutube.com/channel/UC-PRsIpJXWpg3PtjfQLwiVwFeatured cheat codes:A smaller Great Palace: EIXATNGEDouble Elevator Speed -Down: AUKIEEAPUp: ESKIOEETMAX Elevator Speed -Down: YNKIEEAOUp: EEKIOEET0:00 Intro1:02 Disk vs Cartridge Overworld1:35 The Mystery of F-Attack3:31 Zelda 2's Object System10:24 The Fairy Warp Glitch and Sidescrolling World Design19:53 The Zelda 2 Level-Up Softlock23:37 Slow Elevators or Fast Elevators?27:59 Outro#ZELDA2 #CODE #PROGRAMMING
Contra - Behind the Code Displaced Gamers 2020-09-04 | The code behind the Konami code and some ROM editing for Contra.NES Controller Electronics Video:youtu.be/dahbvSYV0KAIf you would like to support this channel, here is a link to the Displaced Gamers Patreon page - patreon.com/displacedgamers Twitter: twitter.com/DisplacedGamers Facebook: facebook.com/DisplacedGamers Instagram: instagram.com/displacedgamersMusic by: youtube.com/user/HariboOSXyoutube.com/channel/UC-PRsIpJXWpg3PtjfQLwiVwFeatured cheat codes:Reduce Konami Code to a single "UP" press: PAKKPUZA0:00 Intro2:34 Konami Code Entry Explained15:05 Assembly Post-Game Show15:15 Intermission15:49 Rapid Fire Explained19:51 Can we change the rate of fire?22:36 Outro#CONTRA #CODE #PROGRAMMING
