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ModChatModChat 123 - Xbox One & Series Kernel Exploit Released, Nintendo Sues a Reddit ModeratorA whole slew of news coming in for this episode of ModChat! The first big development being the release of Collateral Damage, the SystemOS Kernel Exploit for Xbox One and Xbox Series consoles! Nintendo also gets quite a bit of coverage here for suing Modded Hardware as well as a Reddit moderator by the name of Archbox. Ports, ports, and more ports! These come in the forms of 3D Pinball - Space Cadet, Mythical Ninja Starring Goemon, Sonic Mania, and more Grand Theft Auto 3! Finally, we see the CEO of Nintendo of America comment on N64 ROM hacks being...2024-07-1735 min
Mario's MinuteMario’s Minute 053 ft. Badger Goodger - Past Rockstar Leaks, AO Ratings, GTA4 Multiplayer ThrowbackThis time around we have special guest Badger Goodger on for his first ever podcast appearance! We sat down for an extra long episode here as the conversation kept flowing, most of it related to games published by Rockstar Games that Badger Goodger is known for in the community. The validity of some past Rockstar related leaks is discussed as well as multiplayer games we enjoyed, the definitively botched GTA Trilogy remasters, streaming pains, and much more!
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YouTube...2022-05-252h 31Mario's MinuteMario's Minute 032 ft. TheOnlyZoltan - LeafyIsHere Terminated & Apple vs. Epic GamesOld friend of the show TheOnlyZoltan joins in as a guest for this month's Mario's Minute! We take a couple of hours out to reminisce over how we originally met, as well as talk about some current events. Some of these include LeafyIsHere's termination, the lawsuit Epic Games filed against Apple, and some experiences/tips setting up new PCs for family members.
2020-08-262h 12Mario's MinuteMario's Minute 031 - $70 Games on PS5 & Xbox Series X, Xbox One MaintenanceGoing solo again for this episode of Mario's Minute! As July was a bit of a busy month for me, I spend some time talking about what's been going on recently. In the gaming world, I give my thoughts on the price hike we'll be seeing for next generation consoles with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X games retailing for $70 US Dollars. The Xbox One gets some love this episode as I ask the listeners about an issue I ran into recently while refurbishing one. Oh, and there's a dead squirrel story in here.
2020-07-291h 02ModChatModChat 063 - PS4 7.02 Kernel Exploit Released by TheFloW!TheFloW enters and exits the PS4 scene with a huge development: a public kernel exploit working up to firmware 7.02! Although the latest public WebKit exploit released works up to 6.72, this is still great to have as it allows for a jailbreak currently on 6.72 and again on 7.02 once a new WebKit exploit is released. In this episode I discuss my thoughts on this release, the PlayStation Bug Bounty program, another Vita announcement from TheFloW, and even welcome back a topic covered a few episodes ago.
2020-07-0836 minModChatModChat 062 - FreeDVDBoot: The Easiest PS2 Exploit Has Finally ArrivedTrying my hand at a "mini" episode of ModChat in which I only cover one topic, this time around being FreeDVDBoot from CTurt! This is the latest homebrew scene development and release for the PS2, and the biggest one at that. Now making unsigned code run on a PS2 easier and faster than we've ever seen, this utilizes a flaw in the PS2's DVD Player which allows the end-user in the end to simply burn a FreeDVDBoot disc, boot it on an unmodified PS2 like a regular DVD, and launch homebrew as easy as that! In this episode...2020-07-0140 minMario's MinuteMario's Minute 030 - Self Quarantined PS5 TalkThis episode of the Mario's Minute podcast is brought to you by three months of self-quarantine! I give an update in regards to being self-quarantined, but also ramble on about the recent PlayStation 5 reveal and price speculation. As we're talking PlayStation 5, we might as well sprinkle some Xbox Series X talk in there, right?
2020-06-241h 04ModChatModChat 061 - SX OS Lawsuits, Gears of War 3 on PS3, Insignia OG Xbox Live RebootAnother Switch heavy episode this time around thanks to SX Core and SX Lite units now getting into the hands of testers! Although it isn't all positive news on this front for anyone awaiting a device. Two new lawsuits have targeted a total of 9 reseller sites, all due to selling SX OS and any hardware related to it. With several sites previously offering preorders now shutting down, it looks like this might be a difficult purchase in the near future. We also take a further look at the much talked about Gears of War 3 build for PS3 which surfaced...2020-06-031h 06Mario's MinuteMario's Minute 029 ft. Adam Koralik - RGH Chronicles, SSD Console Upgrades, Game PreservationThis self-quarantined episode of Mario's Minute has Adam Koralik joining to talk about old video games and more! We discuss his retrospective console series, rant a bit about parents using technology, and get up to speed on Adam jumping into the world of Xbox 360 modding.
2020-05-272h 00ModChatModChat 060 - An Infinite Amount of Leaks & PS4 Mira Project ReleasedThe PS4 scene gets some awesome spotlight this month with the Mira Project now being released, allowing advanced users to compile and get to test out the framework for the future. We also get to see a bit of Lance McDonald's work on Bloodborne with an excellent example of vastly improving game performance thanks to modifications. This episode contains no spoilers any upcoming games, but leaks are discussed with the immense amount of Nintendo console data to leak out, Diddy Kong Racing Adventure, and explaining how exactly The Last of Us 2 had such a massive leak. Oh, and Super...2020-05-1251 minMario's MinuteMario's Minute 028 - Quarantined with Final Fantasy VII RemakeA bit of a slow month to be had on this episode of Mario's Minute due to the self-quarantine lifestyle. In this episode I discuss my experience with the quarantine for the past month, share a story from working at a video game store, and dedicate a ton of time to discussing my thoughts on Final Fantasy VII Remake.
2020-04-291h 42ModChatModChat 059 - PS3 4.86 Update, Possible Switchless Switch, N64 on PS VitaAnother PS3 update has come in the form of 4.86, following this all of the major PS3 homebrew tools got their own updates as well! The Switch scene is discussed yet again with a PSA of hacked accounts, shipping updates on the SX Core / SX Lite products, and possibly some all new Switch models?! Going back to the PS Vita scene, rapid progress has been made on a Vita native port of DaedalusX64, as well as some impossible sounding developments to be found in psp2hfw and VR games on PS Vita.
2020-04-231h 00ModChatModChat 058 - PS4 6.20 Jailbreak Progress, PS3 Toolset, Noble Live OG Xbox Live ProjectThis episode brings some new developments teased in the PS4 scene! One being SpecterDev's progress on the PS4 Toolkit, as well as a new incoming jailbreak from TheFloW? The PS3 scene gets a new toolset as well in the form of PS3 Toolset, released by bguerville of the PS3Xploit team. We also take a look at a new original Xbox Live homebrew project in the form of Noble Live and its recently revealed progress.
2020-04-0148 minMario's MinuteMario's Minute 027 ft. Retro Gaming Arts - PS2, Modding Beginnings, Nintendo PlayStation SoldPaul from Retro Gaming Arts joins in for this episode of Mario's Minute! We're here to as Paul puts it: talk about video games and whatnot for an extended period of time. We discuss Paul's fascination with the PS2, have some throwback discussion in regards to the PSP, try to address some bad gaming habits, and give our thoughts on the Nintendo PlayStation being sold!
2020-03-252h 01ModChatModChat 057 - An OG Xbox All-in-One Projector Prototype Found?Recently a never before seen original Xbox was shown to the public in the form of an eBay auction, with this being an all-in-one console and projector alleged prototype! This episode of ModChat takes a look at the listing of this console, as well as some theories over what exactly this could be. I also take a look at the latest homebrew product to come out for the Sega Dreamcast, being the Dreamcase!
2020-03-0735 minMario's MinuteMario's Minute 026 - Car Repair Reviews & Game Shop StoriesIn this episode of Mario's Minute I chronicle the recent repair issues I've had with my own car, in which I've had more faults with the mechanics as opposed to actual car issues! I can now officially say I do two podcasts again, as I talk about my thoughts on the return of ModChat. Finally, I also share a few stories from my days of working at a local video game store... Maybe more to come if the demand is there?
2020-02-261h 11ModChatModChat 056 - PS4 5.05 Backports, SX Core/Lite Announced, StarCraft Ghost PreservedModChat is alive! In this episode of ModChat I start with the open source release of xaio360, the previously unreleased Xbox 360 AIO glitch chip and SPI flasher from Team REBUG! The original Xbox gets some love in the form of a new announcement from FATXplorer getting original Xbox HDD support. With all the news of backporting games to work on jailbroken 5.05 PS4 consoles, I took some time to discuss this and how it has been happening. Team Xecuter's latest products were announced in the forms of SX Core and SX Lite, making EVERY Switch on the market capable of...2020-02-2242 minModChatModChat is ReturningThe drought is over: ModChat is back! This is just a quick announcement letting you know what to expect, when to expect it, and how often. Stay tuned!
2020-02-1912 minMario's MinuteMario's Minute 025 ft. RockerGaming - GameCube Talk, College Campus Modding, Final Fantasy VIIFor the first episode of 2020 I catch up with RockerGaming, the GameCube modding extraordinaire! In this episode we talk a bit about releasing content on YouTube, RockerGaming's history of getting into GameCube mods, and the modding scenes on college campuses back in the 6th gen of game consoles. With the news of Final Fantasy VII Remake being delayed, I also wanted to discuss my thoughts over the remake as well as the original all these years later.
2020-01-291h 47Mario's MinuteMario's Minute 024 - PC Repair & Christmas ConsolesThe last episode of Mario's Minute for this year and this decade! Join in as I talk a bit about holiday plans, recent PC repair frustrations, as well as the gift of giving game consoles for Christmas. Oh, and some straight up thievery going on...
2019-12-251h 12Mario's MinuteMario's Minute 023 ft. ThatOneMartini - Pokémon DMCA Takedowns & Hacked YouTube ChannelsThis episode of Mario's Minute features friend of the show ThatOneMartini, formally known as EpicMartin7 online! Join us as we talk about his time with Source Gaming, Legacy Editions of sports titles, DMCA takedowns and issues surrounding the latest Pokémon releases, and a slew of recent YouTube channel hackings.
2019-11-272h 26Mario's MinuteMario's Minute 022 - Halloween, Meeting nothing,nowhere., Witcher 3 on SwitchWelcome back to a spooky Halloween edition of Mario's Minute! In this solo episode I'll be using the timing to talk about past and present Halloween experiences. I also have another update to provide in regards to the basement leaks mentioned last month with Pathogen-David. Getting to meet nothing,nowhere., one of my favorite musicians, was an experience that I had to talk about on here as well. Finally, I've gotten back into The Witcher 3 thanks to the recent Switch port! So I figured discussing that would be great as well.
2019-10-301h 11Mario's MinuteMario's Minute 021 ft. Pathogen-David - Basement Flood & YouTube's Verification ShenanigansThis month of Mario's Minute features long time personal friend as well as friend of the show Pathogen-David! We go off on a ton of tangents in the midst of our topics, but this 3 hour show flew by for the both of us. Pathogen-David also provides an additional voice of insight on my recent basement flood as he's the one who helped with the repairs! Join us as we discuss the flood, YouTube's shenanigans with verification badges, as well as some talk about Untitled Goose Game.
2019-09-252h 50Mario's MinuteMario's Minute 020 - Used Car Shopping Experiences & Nostalgic Nickelodeon ReleasesIn this solo episode of Mario's Minute, I take some time to discuss getting up to 20 episodes of Mario's Minute as well as future plans for ModChat, my main podcast. Since the last episode, shopping around for a used car has taken up a nice chunk of free time. I decided to use this opportunity to recap my experiences as well as to hopefully provide some advice to any other inexperienced car shoppers. I also take the opportunity to discuss Nickelodeon's latest nostalgic film releases, in the form of the Rocko's Modern Life and Invader Zim movies.
2019-08-281h 30ModChatModChat 055 - LineageOS on Switch, Mariko Released, Final Live Episode w/ Modern Vintage Gamerswitchroot's port of LineageOS to the Nintendo Switch is finally out in the wild! In this episode of ModChat we discuss our thoughts and experiences with Android on the Switch. We also discuss the long awaited Mariko revision of the Switch, which finally released this August. The 3DS also gets some free love in the form of the Bannerbomb3 release, which we take some time to discuss as well.
Now as the title says, and as we talked about on ModChat 054, this will be the final live episode of ModChat as well as Paranoid Coder's last episode...2019-08-154h 02Mario's MinuteMario's Minute 019 ft. Skullator - Switch Lite, Modding Experiences, Retro TalkSkullator spends a couple hours chatting away on this episode of Mario's Minute! We go a bit all over the place here, but of course we had to talk modding while we had each other on the line here. Aside from modding topics, we attempt to talk about Stranger Things 3, air out our thoughts over the Switch Lite, and spend a while talking about the current games we've been playing. Enjoy!
2019-07-312h 00ModChatModChat 054 - PPSSPP for Switch, JSRF MP, Super Mario 64 DecompiledThis episode of ModChat has us looking into quite a few emulation related topics. One of the first being the PPSSPP standalone port releasing for Switch! We also look into news of RetroArch coming to Steam, a Jet Set Radio Future game for PC being built from the ground up, and Super Mario 64 being decompiled. Stay tuned!
2019-07-252h 23ModChatModChat 053 - PS4 Homebrew Developments, MegaSD, Android for SwitchThis episode of ModChat has us showcasing some awesome community efforts from the PS4 homebrew scene. Some of which include a brand new Linux emulator, a historical PS4 project, and several impressive homebrew titles which have released! We also give our takes on the MegaSD flashcart from Terraonion, more developments in RetroArch, and the major love the Switch has gotten from XDA-Developers!
2019-06-272h 35Mario's MinuteMario's Minute 018 - 100K Milestone, Social Media Botting, Stolen Atari Arcade GameHere's to another episode of Mario's Minute, the first solo episode after the 100,000 subscriber milestone! In this episode I discuss some thoughts around hitting this subscriber count milestone, meeting up with one of my longest running subscribers, and why not sprinkle some Atari news in here? No, not the Atari VCS. I discuss my thoughts of a long lost Atari arcade machine's ROM possibly being stolen! Stay tuned.
2019-06-191h 17Mario's MinuteMario's Minute 017 ft. dGreen - Xbox One SAD Edition, TCG Tournament Hygiene, ProJaredThis time around on Mario's Minute we feature a dear personal friend and longtime friend of the show: dGreen! He's been a personal friend of mine long before the MrMario2011 channel was created and has had his music featured in several videos from the past few years. I brought him on for a long overdue discussion in which we touch up on the Xbox One SAD console release, convention hygiene, and some current YouTube drama/news in the community.
2019-05-291h 40ModChatModChat 052 - PS3HEN Release, PS Vita 3.70 Trinity Release, Ruby Interpreter for SwitchOn this episode of ModChat we're delving into a couple of huge releases which graced the PS3 and PS Vita scenes! First up is PS3HEN, a homebrew enabler for the PlayStation 3 compatible with ALL models running 4.84 HFW! Secondly, TheFloW released his third PS Vita jailbreak about a week ahead of the initial ETA, this being the Trinity exploit chain! Among this we also take a look at A Dark Room's hidden Ruby interpreter on the Switch as well as several more topics we've seen the past few weeks. Stay tuned!
2019-05-152h 05Mario's MinuteMario's Minute 016 - Taxes and Nintendo's Homebrew CensorshipIs this the episode of nothing but negative themes? Censorship thanks to the YouTube Content ID system on top of the dreaded month of taxes?! Don't worry, I'll try to make this episode of Mario's Minute as entertaining as I can with these heavier themes. I also take some time to discuss some funny stories of the channel being discovered by friends, as well as my first experiences playing a visual novel. Enjoy!
2019-04-241h 17ModChatModChat 051 - PS Vita 3.70 PSA, Nintendo Censors Homebrew Videos, PS3Xploit on 4.84On this episode of ModChat we go over a bit of everything from teaser announcements, to YouTube developments, and of course the latest releases in the modding scene! TheFloW has given the public an "eta wen" as well as more details for an upcoming PS Vita 3.69/3.70 exploit update. We also discuss Nintendo's new tactic of taking down Nintendo Switch related homebrew videos on YouTube. And due this releasing right after ModChat 050... We give PS3Xploit some love with their latest release of tools for firmware 4.84 on the PS3!
2019-04-182h 05Mario's MinuteMario's Minute 015 ft. pyama - Abridged Anime, Google Stadia, Sony Censoring GamesThis episode was definitely a treat to get lined up. pyama, a long time dear friend of mine, accepted my invitation to come onto the podcast and have a chat for a few hours! pyama has been a friend of the channel for several years, showing up in many different videos, and most notably having his music featured as background tracks in my most recent content. We were both really excited to schedule this as a public reveal and have him talk for the first time outside of his music. This episode went on for a lot longer than...2019-03-272h 40ModChatModChat 050 - Vita Homebrew Games, Switch Controllers on Chrome, PS4 6.20 WebKit Release50 episodes into ModChat, crazy! We definitely plan to touch base on this milestone, but we of course have to have our modding topics as well. Some of this episode's topics include highlighting a few awesome Vita homebrew games from VitaHEX, a new GTA patch from TheFloW, Switch controller support in Chromium, and more! Stay tuned.
2019-03-212h 10Mario's MinuteMario's Minute 014 - #WakeUpYouTube, Remastered Games, Kingdom Hearts 3First solo episode of 2019 for Mario's Minute coming in hot! I wasn't able to bring it up last episode, but I took some time out this episode to discuss the last year of Mario's Minute in review, from the initial plans to how it has unfolded. I also take some time out to discuss the recent YouTube Adpocalypse 2, my thoughts on remastered games, as well as a positive story involving Lily. Gotta brighten the mood somehow!
2019-02-271h 36ModChatModChat 049 - PSXitarch Linux, modoru Vita Downgrader, PS3 4.84 UpdateA slower news month this time around, but still some awesome releases and news to cover regardless! In this episode we discuss the teased progress of homebrew coming on PS Vita firmware 3.70, PSXITA releasing their own distribution of Linux for the PS4, a PS Vita downgrader released by TheFloW, and more! Stay tuned.
2019-02-211h 43ModChatModChat 048 - RetroArch Xbox One, Modding Ban in Japan, reF00D for PS VitaNew year, new month, new episode! Over 4 years of ModChat going strong now! In this episode we discuss RetroArch being ported to 3 consoles, an amendment which could throw a wrench in the modding scene in Japan, and the release of reF00D for the PS Vita! Those are just a few of the highlighted topics we have for this month, stay tuned and listen for more.
2019-01-311h 35Mario's MinuteMario's Minute 013 ft. Modern Vintage Gamer - Modding Scene Throwback, Soulja Boy Shenanigans, Bungie Splits from ActivisionYear 2 of Mario's Minute is a go! Let's start off the new year with a new guest to the show: Modern Vintage Gamer! This episode has us going into a deep dive covering the attitude of modding scenes from 15 years ago and involves quite a bit of past, present, and future game discussion. We also touch up on Xbox hardware from all generations, Bungie's split from Activision, and we have to include Soulja Boy aka BIG SOULJA aka Big Draco. Enjoy!
2019-01-231h 50Mario's MinuteMario's Minute 012 - Nintendo Creators Program Ended, PS3 Kid, Free Persona PickupsHere we are, the end of the year! Welcome back for the final 2018 edition of Mario's Minute! Enjoy as I discuss the end of Nintendo's Creators Program, share a story about a PS3 obsessed kid from my days in retail, free games, and even sprinkle some Raspberry Pi goodness in here.
2018-12-261h 05ModChatModChat 047 - PlayStation Classic Mods, Nintendo vs. Soulja Boy, Drunk End of the Year Q&A!A light month for topics this time around due to the third annual end of the year celebration of making this a big Q&A session! For the most part we normally start these with no topics in mind and focus everything on what the audience wants us to talk about, so be prepared for a laid back show. We are wanting to touch up on some big topics this time around though! Including the rapid progression of PlayStation Classic mods and Nintendo going after a few people selling pirated games, such as Soulja Boy! Aside from that, we'll...2018-12-202h 42Mario's MinuteMario's Minute 011 ft. James Reiner - Modern Day Sega, Game Leaks, and Video Streaming Wars!This month's episode of Mario's Minute includes special guest James Reiner, one of the podcast's earliest supporters when this was still being planned! James, otherwise known as Shengoro86, is a fellow modder, YouTuber, and figurehead in the Shenmue community who helped spearhead the demand for Shenmue HD remakes as well as Shenmue 3! Join us as we talk live for the first time to discuss spicy food, the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate leak, modding scenes, and more.
2018-11-281h 48ModChatModChat 046 - PS4 HDMI-CEC Code Execution, Legal DRM Exemptions, PCSX ReARMed in PlayStation ClassicMore news coming out of the Fail0verflow camp with a new write-up detailing possible code execution on all current PS4 hardware models thanks to the console's HDMI-CEC features! We also discuss several new legal changes towards the way DRM can be broken at a federal level. We also get to revisit the PlayStation Classic we fanboyed over with MVG in a previous episode, as news has come out that it uses the open-source PCSX ReARMed emulator as opposed to what many expected to be an in-house, closed-source emulator written by Sony. Other topics include the troubles Fallout 76 could...2018-11-152h 34Mario's MinuteMario's Minute 010 - BIOS Issues Galore & Pokémon: Let's Go, Road Trip!Here's to a spooky podcast episode of Mario's Minute, full of talk about BIOS issues, Toys "R" Us crust, and nightmare-esque experiences of dealing with people wanting free RGH related handouts. Is that creepy enough for Halloween? Yes? No? Let me know after giving this a listen! 👻
2018-10-311h 14ModChatModChat 045 - PS4 Pirate Sued, RetroArch Switch/PS2, NES Switch ROM Swaps w/ Modern Vintage GamerMVG returns for another episode of ModChat, this time with even more emulation! We look into the recent release of RetroArch 1.7.5, with this having an official port to Switch as opposed to RetroNX. We also discuss the initial tease of RetroArch coming out on... PS2?! And of course we can't forget Nintendo's official NES emulator on the Switch now getting cracked open to play your own choice of NES games. In terms of Jailbreak news we also look into the PS3 getting an update which patches PS3Xploit on the latest firmware, a PS4 reseller sued for preloading and...2018-10-182h 47Mario's MinuteMario's Minute 009 ft. iTzLuPo - Catching Up, Modding Nostalgia, and Weight Loss Complete!This month we're finally joined by a guest! iTzLuPo is one of the first people I had started following in the modding scene when I was initially coming up on YouTube, I had originally found him as many of our tutorials and videos were covering overlapping topics. Although it has been several years since he's uploaded to his channel, he's still been around and we've been in contact with each other for about 5 or 6 years at this point. So... I guess in the end we got to have at least a single collaboration? Either way, I thought it would...2018-09-261h 36ModChatModChat 044 - Switch 6.0.0 Update, Pokémon Essentials Takedown, PS2 Support DroppedThis episode has us taking a look at the latest news surrounding the 6.0.0 update for Nintendo Switch, as well as the preparation being done around this update for CFW and other applications in the homebrew community. We check out some new releases, such as SwitchME and a guide dedicated to ReiNX, as well as chime in on a new takedown Nintendo has put through for the RPG Maker toolkit called Pokémon Essentials. Also, PS2 support dropping in... 2018? More on that in the show.
2018-09-131h 51Mario's MinuteMario's Minute 008 - Seattle Trip, Valve HQ Tour, Xbox All Access ThoughtsGoing solo again for this month's episode of Mario's Minute as I wanted to take some time to share the recent Seattle travel experience! At the end of July/beginning of August my girlfriend and I went to Seattle for a summer vacation. No goals in mind, no schedule, just visiting for the sake of checking out the place for the first time! In here I share my experiences getting to see some of the marketplaces, visiting Microsoft, Valve, Nintendo, and more! Although that takes up a large bulk of the podcast we also get some gaming topics in...2018-08-291h 03ModChatModChat 043 - ROMsites Without ROMs, Fighting PS4 Clickbait, 3DS 11.8 ChangesIs a ROMsite still a ROMsite without the ROMs? We plan to tackle that in this episode of ModChat when we discuss several ROMsites taking down their collections of downloads with or without the intervention of another company coming into play. We also take a look at the upcoming news Al Azif, known for his awesome ps4-exploit-host program, assembling a blacklist of users the PS4 homebrew community can point newcomers towards and let people know who cannot be trusted in regards to anything newsworthy. Finally, a segment about a 3DS update? Normally this wouldn't be a big deal...2018-08-232h 29Mario's MinuteMario's Minute 007 - Game Collection Recovered and Summer TravelsAs always, the last Wednesday of the month brings along another episode of Mario's Minute! Take a listen as I take some time this month to discuss my childhood game collection being recovered, travel pricing, further weight loss, and more! I also share a few stories from recent events in which friends managed to find my channel organically, stay tuned and enjoy the podcast.
2018-07-2556 minModChatModChat 042 - Switch Bans, SX Brick Code Removed, h-encore on Vita w/ ModernVintageGamerWe're joined once again by ModernVintageGamer to discuss even more modding news! Following the long running trend, we do have quite a bit of Nintendo Switch news to cover including bans for modified consoles being detailed, the troublesome battery desync fix people experienced with RCM, back and forth with SX developers and reverse engineers, and new Switches out in the wild which have fixed Fusée Gelée! However we also have a good amount of non-Switch related news as well including TheFloW's release of h-encore for the latest Vita firmware, a new Xbox 360 glitch chip, GDEMU being cloned, an...2018-07-202h 26Mario's MinuteMario's Minute 006 ft. Sean - Toys "R" Us Memories and Lack of Cross-PlayWe're joined by Sean in this episode of Mario's Minute! A long time friend, collaborator, and guest who's been featured on the channel a few times, it's now time for him to put him onto a podcast for the first time! We tackle Toys "R" Us shutting down, Sony's defiance against cross-play with other consoles, a few games we're playing, and more! Join us.
2018-06-271h 26ModChatModChat 041 - Switch Downgrades Possible, LayeredFS Mods, SX DiscussionAnother episode, another massive delivery and recap of Switch homebrew scene news! Since the last episode we've discovered the Switch can be downgraded to any firmware, despite the eFuse technology we spoke about in previous episodes. We also look into a few teases we've seen such as LayeredFS, emuNAND, title installations, and more! On top of that we also plan to touch up on some good news for 3.68 Vita users, the latest 5.05 PS4 jailbreak being released, as well as discussing initial thoughts people have aired out about Team-Xecuter's SX.
2018-06-212h 07Mario's MinuteMario's Minute 005 - RIP to Best Buy GCU, YouTube Messing with Sub FeedAnother month, another episode! Continuing off of last month's episode, I provide an update into my experience with Keto, my thoughts on video game discounts being disrupted with Gamers Club Unlocked from Best Buy being killed off, the Xbox 360 being hit with an update out of nowhere, and some "experiments" YouTube is doing. Sound interesting? Stay tuned.
2018-05-3051 minModChatModChat 040 - Fusée Gelée Released, ElDewrito Takedown, and PS4 5.05 News w/ ModernVintageGamerWith so much modding news dropping right after ModChat 039, we had to start this list almost immediately after finishing the last episode! Here we take a look at Fusée Gelée being released into the wild on the Switch, and in regards to that we also discuss our thoughts on the Team-Xecuter solution they've been hyping up for months: SX. Along with the news of ElDewrito being taken down, the upcoming PS4 Mira framework for the PS4 5.05 jailbreak, and the FTC now forcing companies to remove warranty stickers from game consoles... Well, this will be a packed episode. Oh...2018-05-172h 25ModChatModChat 039 - ReSwitched Save Backups, PS4 Webkit Chip, Retail Games on yuzu Switch Emulator!Another month, another ModChat full of PS4 and Switch modding news! We try to cover whatever we can, but each episode recently has been absolutely full of Switch and PS4 topics simply because of their respective bustling homebrew scenes. One small script, which I myself am particularly excited for, is a game save backup script for the Switch which works with ReSwitched! Something regular listeners know I've been complaining about for months has been the lack of being able to properly backup our own saves on the Switch, but now with the power of homebrew that's possible! This episode...2018-04-191h 53ModChatModChat 038 - PS4 HEN 4.55, PS3Xploit v3 HAN, Switch CFW in Progress!This seems to be yet another fruitful month of modding news for PlayStation consoles all around, and the Switch yet again! We touch up on a few custom firmwares now being worked on for the Switch, a new PS4 HEN to come out for firmwares up to 4.55, PS3Xploit being updated, and even come out with a bit of Vita news! Before you get too excited for that last one, be aware that you will still need a Vita on 3.60, still nothing yet for any stock consoles on a higher firmware.
2018-03-231h 41ModChatModChat 037 - Switch Homebrew Launcher, PS4 4.05 & PS Vita Roundup!More Switch and PS4 modding updates! We've jokingly thought of calling this NintendoChat with all of the Switch homebrew related news coming out, but that has to be good news for the Switch homebrew scene! Some of the topics we go over in this include: Team-Xecuter's Switch modchip being delayed, a Switch Homebrew Launcher being released, NVIDIA Shield TV getting emulated GameCube/Wii games, and some news for the 3.67 PS Vita firmware!
2018-02-221h 51ModChatModChat 036 - Switch Modchip by Team-Xecuter, Switch Homebrew Channel, All the Emulation!First episode of 2018! Join us as we speculate on the news of a modchip for the Switch by Team-Xecuter, discuss the back and forth announcements between free and paid Switch modification announcements, as well as some exciting announcements in regards to emulation related to the Switch. Wait... It seems like this episode will mostly be Switch related news... Oops.
2018-01-241h 59ModChatModChat 035 - Taking Your Questions to Finish Off 2017!Last year, for our final episode of 2016 we decided to go into the show with no prepared topics and have it be focused on user questions. We all had quite a bit of fun with that episode and the viewers seemed to enjoy it as well, so we figured we could start making it a yearly tradition! This time with our new host. Join us live to have some fun, ask us questions (whether or not they're focused on modding is up to you), and celebrate one final ModChat stream for 2017!
2017-12-212h 42ModChatModChat 034 - PS3Xploit 4.82, PS4 PKG Installs on 5.01, Webpage Cryptomining w kiwidogOn this episode of ModChat, we're joined by our guest kiwidog who has been a friend of the show for some time now! kiwidog has been spending a good amount of his free time reverse engineering the PlayStation 4 and can hopefully provide some more insight and clarification on some of the new updates coming out from the modding scene in regards to some of the modding news we tackle on this episode! On top of tackling some PS4 news, we also look into the new announcements and releases from team PS3Xploit in regards to new development on the 4.81...2017-11-161h 54ModChatModChat 033 - PS4 4.05 Kexploit Release, ReSwitched Tools, Trying Custom ROMs on AndroidOn this episode of ModChat, the hosts discuss a few new homebrew related releases for the Switch and PlayStation 4. We see Team ReSwitched release several tools for homebrew developers on the Switch, and talk about some new PS4 homebrew news as well. A big one being a Kexploit release for consoles on firmware 4.05, and discussing a demonstration of some upcoming PKG installations shown on firmware 4.55. Still in the realm of modding but a bit of a tangent, we also look into some recent licensing controversy with the upcoming Seedi game console, an emulation machine which plays games directly from...2017-10-262h 11ModChatModChat 032 - NoNpDRM & Virtual Game Cart for Vita, Retail Games on PS4 1.76On this episode of ModChat, the regular duo of hosts discusses many new recent developments in the PS Vita scene! This includes some leaks related to the Cobra Blackfin device, the release of NoNpDRM, the standardization of the .psv format through the release of Virtual Game Cart, and some rumblings from the PS4 scene! It seemed like this was going to be a Vita/PS4 only episode but we also got some Nintendo related news as well in the form of the Flog NES emulator on Switch, as well as discussing Super Mario 64 Online being taken down.
2017-09-212h 02ModChatModChat 031 - smhax Patched, ntrboot Released, and Fried GameCubes!In this episode of ModChat we seem to dedicate the entire thing to Nintendo related topics! With some Switch development brewing, it has been revealed that firmware 3.0.1 has patched "smhax" which could hold back many fully updated users from utilizing homebrew anytime soon. ntrboot aka ntrboothax aka Magnethax has finally been released, working on every iteration of the 3DS hardware family and now allowing anyone to easily modify their console! And hold on.... Fried GameCubes?! Stay tuned.
2017-08-241h 31ModChatModChat 030 - PS4 MTX KEY for Gamesharing, Switch Kernel Dumped, Wii U Finally Updated!In this episode of ModChat we tackle several new developments witnessed recently! A big one being the PS4 MTX KEY, which serves as a method of tricking the PS4's account activation method to share games between a seemingly unlimited amount of consoles. We delve into the news of Switch kernel being hit by modders, the 5.5.2 Wii U update, and more!
2017-07-201h 43ModChatModChat 029 - GTA5 Takedowns & Homebrew Xbox Live Interview w/ kiwidogIn this episode of ModChat we are joined by kiwidog, an experienced reverse engineer and homebrew/modding software developer, who agreed to come on for an interview in regards to the Homebrew Xbox Live project we discussed several episodes prior. At this point development has been handed off from him to another user, but we still get to obtain quite a bit of insight from this! We also discuss the recent takedown notices Take-Two has been sending to developers of GTA5 modding tools, boot9strap/sighax being released for the 3DS, and we take a brief look at Vantage...2017-06-241h 27ModChatModChat 028 - HENkaku Ensō, Xbox One Homebrew, Anti-Piracy Mod on Nier Automata w/ Paranoid CoderIn this episode of ModChat we're joined by Paranoid Coder as our guest and cover several topics related to the Vita, Switch, and some actual Xbox One developments! Nier: Automata is also discussed quite a bit as we look into a modification released for the PC version of the game which includes anti-piracy protection and even a Steam ID user blacklist!
2017-05-182h 04ModChatModChat 027 - NES Classic Discontinued, PS4 4.55 Vulnerabilities, Xbox One Chakra w/ kiwidogIn this episode of ModChat we are joined by kiwidog, an experienced reverse engineer and homebrew/modding software developer, who helps give us some more insight on a few of the topics we cover! We express our thoughts over the NES Classic being discontinued by Nintendo, vulnerabilities teased by qwertyoruiop on the PS4 going up to firmware 4.55, and a Microsoft Edge browser vulnerability confirmed to be working on Xbox One!
2017-04-192h 21ModChatModChat 026 - Nintendo Switch Vulnerabilities, RPCS3 Development, 4K Cemu w/ Paranoid CoderSince our previous episode we have a whole new console to play around with: the Nintendo Switch! While many have been busy playing the new Zelda quite a few 3DS, Wii U and even iOS devs have picked up the console and started to rip it apart. A hidden internet browser was found in the OS which led to us seeing some of the first vulnerabilities leftover in the system! We're also seeing some crazy development in the emulation scene, with two mentioned here being RPCS3 (PS3) and Cemu (Wii U). More and more games are playable on RPCS3...2017-03-162h 06ModChatModChat 025 - Sega Saturn Online, PS4 Save Modding, RetroBlox Modular ConsoleWith recent developments in the modding scene we've been seeing a nice mix of old and new this past month! Coming off last month in which we discussed rumblings of a homebrew version of the original Xbox Live being worked on it seems fitting that we now have the Sega Saturn online utilizing VoIP, being a nice improvement over what has already been out there! Among a few of the PS4 rumors going around we plan to talk a bit about the upcoming save editors coming out, as well as some rumors of development up to firmware 4.50 so far...2017-02-232h 18ModChatModChat+ 006 - WE'RE LIVE! Resident Evil 7 & 3D PrintingModChat+ is the spin-off series we occasionally do in conjunction with ModChat in which we talk about whatever we want to... Except modding. This has always been more of a "bonus content" podcast which we do here and there. We have designed ModChat+ to be a series in which people who want to hear more about the hosts personal interests and ramblings can listen to, however if you're only here for ModChat then you're still guaranteed to have that on a monthly basis!
This also ranks as the first live episode we've ever done of ModChat+ since...2017-02-021h 29ModChatModChat 024 - Homebrew OG Xbox Live, NES Classic Modded, 3DS SoundHax & SigHaxIn this episode of ModChat we plan to talk about the rumblings of a homebrew revival of the original Xbox Live which is planned to work for original Xbox games on the Xbox AND Xbox 360, the recent discovery of the NES Classic being modded, and new exploits announced and released for the 3DS such as SoundHax and SigHax! The latter of which has been stated to be the end of the 3DS with it being something that Nintendo will not be able to fix. Crazy stuff, man!
2017-01-191h 52ModChatModChat 023 - Taking Modding Questions, RetroPie, Game Collecting with Jonny GunsFor this episode we decided to finish off 2016 with a big viewer discussion! We're joined by our special guest, Jonny Guns, to talk about PS4/Xbox One modding statuses, tackling the RetroPie with an infinite variation of projects, and discussing a few fanboy topics such as Apple vs. Microsoft! We hope you enjoy this episode and return for more in 2017 :D
2016-12-122h 42ModChatModChat 022 - Wii U Brazilian Hack, PS4 Jailbreaks, PS3 Backups on OFW 4.70In this episode of ModChat we're joined by Chris aka PixelButts as we all discuss several new developments including the Brazilian Hack for the Wii U, the ease of installing Arm9LoaderHax for the 3DS, backup PS3 games being loaded onto official firmware, and several breakthroughs in the PS4 scene in terms of jailbreaks!
2016-12-012h 03ModChatModChat 021 - Modding and Game Collecting with Adam KoralikIn this episode of ModChat we're joined with a special guest, Adam Koralik, to talk about modding and retro gaming goodness! We touch up on a bit of everything including flashcarts, game collecting, retro modifications, patches and more!
2016-10-101h 39ModChatModChat 020 - Emulators on Xbox One, HENkaku Updates, VR ExperiencesIn this episode of ModChat one of the things we look into is the recent release of emulators on the Xbox One console. This includes the HTML5 in browser version of NESBOX as well as Win64e10! HENkaku also received many updates to it on the Vita, in addition to us seeing releases such as Vitamin and other projects like fan undubs of games being released. Although it is a bit of a tangent, we also discuss VR headsets coming out and our experiences with virtual reality overall in today's gaming generation.
2016-09-261h 41ModChatModChat 019 - Cobra Blackfin, HENkaku, & Throwback Modifications!In this episode of ModChat - WE'RE LIVE!!!! At least we were live, if you're reading this then that means you're viewing and listening to the completed livestream. We attempted to finally take ModChat live and ended up knocking out two things with that - Livestreaming and facecams! As we have said in multiple episodes: We want your feedback and do take the time out to read and listen to it all, we're just a tad bit slow at implementing. Many people have wanted livestreams but perhaps the most requested addition has been facecams.
Unless there is...2016-08-221h 33ModChatModChat 018 - Troubleshooting & Repair ExperiencesIn this episode of ModChat - We kick off with a name change to the YouTuber formally known as Dopesoner, who is also formally known as thedopesoner930, who is now referred to as ModBot. No change in the lineup, just a change in name! Branching off from material not covered in episode 017, here we discuss our experiences in troubleshooting and repair techniques. This involves what our thought process is, what we normally try, and what we have learned from experience. A lot of troubleshooting and repair also comes from former experience, so we try to address that towards any...2016-06-2649 minModChatModChat 017 - Brick Nightmares & ExperiencesIn this monthly episode of ModChat, we are joined by the usual suspects Danny (MrMario2011) and Daniel (Dopesoner) for their memories and dangerous adventures into the world of software and hardware modding resulting in times which have destroyed hardware. Although the duo has had a fair bit of successful projects, they were not reached without stumbling over quite a few failed projects and events.2016-05-1846 minModChatModChat 016 - Reverse Engineering & Hardware Talk ft. STiPOIn this episode of ModChat we have our third guest (STiPO) on the show to discuss his knowledge and experience with modifying and reverse engineering retail games, with one specialty and major passion of his being Dead Rising! We give a somewhat quasi-interview and ask about what reverse engineering entails, how to get started, as well as tips and advice that novice listeners can take away from this.
2016-04-1957 minModChatModChat 015 - Custom Firmware, Patches, & Operating SystemsIn this episode of ModChat, the regular duo consisting of MrMario2011 (Danny) and Dopesoner (Daniel) start off by discussing the awesomeness and pure epic power custom firmware can bestow upon any type of device, whether it be gaming related or non gaming related. However tangents occur and the two broaden the scope of the discussion by going into patches which have made games better and even heavily customized or tweaked operating systems!
2016-03-2754 minModChatModChat+ 005 - Lionhead Studios | Keyboard Talk | Anime Convention RantAfter months of no ModChat+ the regular crew is back at it with another ramble filled (and slightly rant filled) episode to pass the time for the month of March! Some of the topics discussed: Bronchitis, DAMN DANIEL, upcoming anticipated games, the closure of Lionhead Studios, comparisons between different mechanical keyboard switches, and a few fun filled rants!
2016-03-171h 01ModChatModChat 014 - Preservation Through Modding ft. PtoPOnlineIn this episode of ModChat, we have our second ever guest on here (PtoPOnline), a known gamer and YouTube with a knack for preserving unreleased and early builds of video games! Video games are ever evolving and with that there is a lot that is left on the cutting room floor, what PtoPOnline likes to do is collect and preserve these early builds and finds in games while also sharing them on YouTube. He joins us today on this episode to discuss how modding can be utilized to aide the progression of video game preservation even further!2016-02-161h 03ModChatModChat 013 - 3DS 10.3 Downgrades, PS4 Homebrew Developments, & Wii U Userland Exploit Ramblings!To bring in the new year, the regular ModChat duo decides to bring in some recently announced and shown off exploits which happened within the past month! This includes the various 3DS downgrades and new developments for firmware 10.3, some more sneak peeks at the inside of the PS4, and a recently announced Wii U USERLAND exploit!
2016-01-191h 01ModChatModChat 012 - The Christmas Episode! - Modding Developments & Looking Back at 2015The last episode of 2015 is here! With a whole year of podcast episodes knocked out the duo of Danny and Daniel decide to look back at the recent developments that happened in 2015 in the world of console modding. They also go back and reminisce upon the past episodes of ModChat released, here's to the end of a year of podcasting!2015-12-251h 01ModChatModChat 011 - Beginner Mod & Repair w/ XJonnyGunsXIn this episode of ModChat, MrMario2011 and Dopesoner talk to you all about some of the ins and outs they have learned over the years and are joined by XJonnyGunsX! This marks the first episode with a guest joining Danny and Daniel for another entertaining hour of the podcast!2015-11-171h 10ModChatModChat+ 004 - Holiday Gaming Season, MTN DEW, Middle School StoriesAt long last ModChat+ makes a return! In this episode full of rambling and raving, Danny and Dopesoner talk about the latest games they've been playing, what they're looking forward to, opinions of different types of soft drinks, and finish it off with a crazy coagulation of stories from middle school!2015-10-241h 15ModChatModChat 010 - All About Region Locking!We've hit double digits, TEN episodes! For this episode we decide to discuss our opinions and thoughts on region locking games and consoles, a controversial topic that has annoyed gamers for decades and is slowly melting away without the power of mods.
2015-10-1253 minModChatModChat 009 - How Communities Ruin Their Own ScenesIn this episode of ModChat, the normal crew consisting of Danny (MrMario2011) and Daniel (Dopesoner) rant and rave about their thoughts and beliefs on why they believe why some communities themselves are the ones to blame for modding scenes going bust!
2015-09-1155 minModChatModChat 008 - Modding in Real LifeIn this episode of ModChat the regular duo of Danny and Daniel discuss how modding has helped them out in aspects of life completely outside of the modding or gaming scene!
2015-08-1348 minModChatModChat 007 - Where We See Modding in the FutureIn this episode of ModChat the duo making up of Danny and Daniel discuss where they see modding in the future in terms of when the PS4 and Xbox One will be modified, how they'll be modified, and even the topic of how some upcoming games such as Fallout 4 are going to be supporting in game mods on consoles!
2015-07-2353 minModChatModChat+ 003 - Throw Up, Flattering Imitation & Amazon TakeoverDanny and Daniel spend about half an hour talking about disgusting stuff followed by imitation and the inevitable world takeover of Amazon!
2015-07-0648 minModChatModChat 006 - Major Modding DislikesDanny and Daniel discuss things they dislike in typical Chief Keef fashion about modding or the modding scene itself!
2015-06-2058 minModChatModChat+ 002 - SQL Injection, Anime Talk and Old School TextingIn this episode of ModChat+ after coming back from a long hiatus of not doing the side show, Danny and Daniel discuss a wide variety of topics coming off the top of their heads!
2015-05-301h 07ModChatModChat 005 - Authentic vs. Clone HardwareIn this episode the ModChat crew talks about the pros and cons of clone hardware. Is it okay to support and use clone hardware or is it all bad bad bad?
2015-05-1436 minModChatModChat 004 - Modding vs. PiracyIn this episode of ModChat the MC crew discusses their opinions and thoughts on bridging the fine line between modding and piracy that many newcomers normally connect with one another.2015-04-2046 minModChatModChat 003 - Our Histories of ModdingIn this episode of ModChat join Danny (MrMario2011) and Daniel (thedopesoner930) as they discuss how they both got into modding!2015-03-2051 minModChatModChat+ 001 - Nastiest Repairs & Bug StoriesFirst episode of ModChat+ the spin-off of ModChat! In this episode Daniel (thedopesoner930) and Danny (MrMario2011) tell some gut wrenching tales of cleanings and repairs!2015-02-2143 minModChatModChat 002 - Discussing the PS3 Scene with thedopersoner930This episode hosted by Danny (MrMario2011) and Daniel (thedopesoner930) covers their past experiences in the PS3 modding scene with a bit of discussion and ranting as well as how it's currently standing as is. We also cover the burning question that many people have asked both of us: Why don't we do any PS3 content?!2015-02-2146 minModChatModChat 001 - Discussing the Xbox Scene with thedopesoner930First episode of ModChat! This episode hosted by Danny (MrMario2011) and Daniel (thedopesoner930) covers their past experiences in the Xbox 360 modding scene with a bit of discussion and ranting as well as comparisons to how to how it is present day.2015-02-2143 min