This week’s hacks include 700-track Mario Kart Wii mod, Sonic Megamix Mania v1.0, Gordon Freeman in Jak & Daxter, and a Castlevania overhaul with new levels.
Author: Jim Gray
Jim Gray
Jim is a dad from Massachusetts by way of the Northeast Kingdom (IYKYK). He makes music as Our Ghosts, and with his band, Tiger Fire Company No. 1. He also takes terrible photos, writes decent science fiction and plays almost exclusively skateboarding games. He cannot, however, grow a beard. Favorite Game: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater
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