speedrunning
Speedrunners have discovered arbitrary code execution in the original Super Mario Bros., allowing access to any level without hacks. Speedrunner Kosmic detailed the glitch in a YouTube video, noting its potential despite current limitations. The find builds on a crash observed in a related game.
Reported by AI
A Swiss speedrunner named iamClemi accidentally found a significant glitch in the new Pokémon FireRed Switch port while selecting a starter Pokémon. The glitch skips sound prompts during wild Pokémon captures, saving time in speedruns. Runner Gunnermaniac called it the largest time save in Game Boy Pokémon games since RNG manipulation.