A new update for OpenBOR has been released by SX. The open source game engine that lets you mod and enjoy 2D side-scrolling fighting games based on Beats of Rage is now updated to build 2244. The new build adds SecurePAK support as well as some new features.

Download: OpenBoR v3.0 Build 2244

It's another nice day for another nice OpenBoR mod. You've seen the Chaotix Rage mod and that Ladies of Rage project. Here comes another one: the Golden Axe Genesis OpenBoR demo. This takes all three Golden Axe games on the Sega Genesis for a Beats of Rage spin.

Download: Golden Axe Genesis OpenBoR demo

Woot for another OpenBOR project! And this time, we're pumping in some estrogen. Lots of it. Today, we get Ladies of Rage from open Beats of Rage coder (and first-time compiler) bigmenace.

Download: Ladies of Rage

The OpenBOR homebrew project continues once again with an update from Orochi-X. The open source Beats of Rage is indeed making waves, even coughing up that Knuckles Chaotix OpenBOR spinoff the other day. This new version introduces scripts and fixes some bugs.

Download: OpenBOR v2.2038

PSP homebrew developer DJGameFreakTheIguana has released a demo of his homebrew game, Chaotix Rage. It's a clone-slash-spinoff of Knuckles Chaotix from the Sega 32X era, and takes the Chaotix characters for a wild ride on the side-scrolling beat-em-up arena, just like in all of those OpenBoR (Beats of Rage) homebrew projects.

Download: Chaotix Rage demo

If the game you've been waiting for fails to arrive, why don't you just make your own? This was what the guys who created Beats of Rage, senileteam, thought, and now their frustrations have evolved positively as their game has spun off a continuation in the form of Damon Caskey's OpenBOR v2.2002.


Download: OpenBOR v2.2002

Ever wanted to create your own 2D-beat 'em up game with all your favorite characters Street Fighter and Guilty Gear? If you do, then perhaps you want to try your hand at some freehand modding through the use of Damon Caskey's OpenBOR v2.2000 for the PlayStation Portable. Find out more about this open source moddable game engine in our full article.

Download: OpenBOR v2.2000

The title doesn't strike you, does it? But if you're familiar with Streets of Rage and King of Fighters, then OpenBOR isn't something you should let pass. From the engine that allowed Beats of Rage (BOR) to debut on the PC comes the open source version for multiple platforms. Homebrew coder SamuraiX released OpenBOR version 2.1933 for the PSP the day before yesterday, along with Linux (PC, PS3), GamePark, GP2X, DreamCast, Xbox, and Windows versions as well. All you need to know is at the full story.


Download: OpenBOR v2.1933 (Linux on PC and PS3, PSP, GP2X, DreamCast, Xbox, and Windows)

OpenBoR (Beats of Rage) is back with the latest update and we can tell you there's a lot of new things in here. SamuraiX and Fugue continue their winning collaboration on this game and here is just a few of the spanking new things you'll find in v2.0049.

From SamuraiX:

• New variables are used in levels.txt

• completebg 1 Shows complete.gif for stage complete.
• pscore x,y,x,y,x,y This controls placement for players name, dash, score.
• p1namej x,y & p2namej x,y This controls placement for Select Hero, Name Text, continue, credits and gameover when joining in game.
• scomplete x,y,x,y,x,y This controls placement for Stage, #, Complete.
• cbonus x,y,x,y,x,y This controls placement for Clear Bonus, #, #.
• lbonus x,y,x,y,x,y This controls placement for Life Bonus, #, #.
• tscore x,y,x,y,x,y This controls placement for Total Score, #, #.

• Implemented Hardware Acceleration on the SDL Version for better and smoother appearance in full screen mode
• Removed times completed from settings.sav
• Various fixes from v48
• Implemented GPU support on the PSP. Mods now run at 150+ fp

From Fugue:

New Attack Types. There are three new attack types: attack2, attack3, and attack4. They work just like shock, burn, and attack. The only difference is that they don't change to the last frame of the normal FALL animation when their FALL animation is finished (shock and burn both do this). These also have custom PAIN, FALL, and DEATH animations, naturally (PAIN2, FALL2, DEATH2, PAIN3, FALL3, etc.).

Download: [OpenBoR (Beats of Rage) v2.0049]
Discuss: [Forum Release Thread]


More of Fugue's updates after the jump!

A new modification for the popular homebrew game Beats of Rage has been released by Kungpow at the official BOR forums. The modification titled "Sailor Moon Plus - Genesis Mix" is basically a clone of the original Sailor Moon Plus game for the SNES with added Anime, new cinematics, a brand new voice cast, new levels and throw in the "spice" of the Genesis game and soundtrack. Think of this and you have Sailor Moon Plus - Genesis Mix. Here's what Kungpow said:

"This game uses the full capabilities of the latest PSP features including widescreen cinematics, titles and widescreen gameplay. Thanks goes to Chibi Mars and the folks over at Sailor-Games.com for providing the hosting for the game release."

This modification look really good, as you can tell from the screenshots, however due to legal reasons we cannot host the file as it may contain copyrighted content. If you wish to download and use this mod, please visit the forum release thread over at the official BOR forums and use at your own risk.