Morita Shogi: N64's Online Gaming & Homebrew Magic

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How ‘Morita Shogi’ Pioneered Online Gaming and Homebrew Magic on the N64

Posted 11:03 pm
by Yousiff

On April 3, 1998, Morita Shogi made its debut on the N64 in Japan. As Seta‘s second release after Saikyō Habu Shōgi, this game included a modem port for Japanese players to compete with shogi fans across the nation. Nowadays, it’s also used for arbitrary code execution and Nintendo 64 homebrew projects.

Credit to: Quest64Official

April 3 1998, Morita Shogi debuted on the N64 in Japan!
Seta's follow up to the launch title Saikyō Habu Shōgi has a built in modem port to connect players countrywide in Japan to other Shogi enthusiasts!
Now people use it for arbitrary code execution and Nintendo 64 homebrew! pic.twitter.com/1zKGQ07hHh

— Quest 64 Official (@Quest64Official) April 3, 2024

Yousiff

I’m Yousiff Taqi, born in ’87, and I’ve been a huge fan of retro games for as long as I can remember. My favorites are RPGs, Platformers, and Action Adventure. I’ve been interested in computers ever since I was young, which is why I pursued a Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering from Purdue University. Now, armed with my passion for both retro gaming and computer engineering, I’m excited to embark on new adventures in the world of technology, where I hope to merge my interests and make meaningful contributions.