Emulation, DVD playback, and the ability to run Linux are all made possible by installing The Homebrew Channel. Big N plays a continuous cat-and-mouse game with Wii hackers, much like Apple does ...

Still, the mere fact that you can now play a game designed for a classic console that never technically existed is a testament to the "do it because you can" spirit of the homebrew community.

Although the console is quite dated, it still has many fun and enjoyable games. Its age also makes it a great candidate for playing and creating homebrew titles, since voiding your warranty is no ...

the newly publicized exploit will make homebrew games, applications and emulators possible on the system. But it won’t enable the use of “backups” — or pirated copies of games — on the 3DS.

While we're still a ways from running full homebrew games and pirated games, progress seems to be progressing quickly. The original DS suffered from rampant piracy in the form of the R4 card.