Welp, that was short lived. Turns out, MFGG wasn't quite the goldmine Xiaobian expected, so they decided to cut their losses and sell it back to us. At least this means that we are independent again?
Luckily, they were nice enough to let us keep MFGG Intelligence™, so you can continue enjoying the most advanced AI-powered fangame recommendation system in the world.
In other news, you can play as the dolphin from Super Mario World in Mario Kart World.
We are excited to announce that MFGG has officially been acquired by Xiaobian Investment Group, ushering in a new era for the community. I know, I know, we've made jokes about MFGG bejing acquired before, but THIS TIME it's the real deal. We wouldn't make the same joke three times.
You're probably wondering, what's gonna change? Mostly nothing. The fantastic folks from Xiaobian will help us improve our infrastructure, so the slowdown issues on the main site will finally be gone.
Oh and also...
Introducing MFGG+
That's right, MFGG will now also have its very own subscription service, offering a premium experience with no ads, priority submissions, and exclusive features, all for a small monthly fee. These features come in three tiers:
- Mushroom Tier: -- Browse the main site without ads. -- Exclusive banner on the main site. -- Access to MFGG+ exclusive fangames, like Super Mario Flashback, Paper Mario 3D Land 2, and Super Mario 64 Plus Plus.
- Fire Flower Tier: -- All Mushroom benefits. -- Access to MFGG Intelligence and other upcoming AI tools. -- More emojis on the server. -- An even fancier banner.
- Super Star Tier: -- All Fire Flower benefits. -- Priority submissions for your games, sprite sheets, and more. -- An exclusive Discord channel. -- Early access to MFGG+ exclusive fangames.
If you'd like to support MFGG, this is the way to do it!
MFGG Intelligence The first of many AI-powered tools coming to MFGG, MFGG Intelligence is now live and available for a limited time without an MFGG+ subscription. Get personalized, AI-driven game recommendations and explore fangames like never before!
MFGG Mobile App Take MFGG on the go! The MFGG mobile app is currently in development, bringing new features and exclusive content straight to your phone. Play minigames, earn coins, and customize your profile like never before.
Other Updates - The forums will transition to a subreddit for a more streamlined experience. - Our privacy policy has been updated. Don't worry about it.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to improve and expand your fangaming experience!
The MFGG mainsite is finally running PHP 7.4! I know PHP 7.4 still isn't the latest and greatest PHP, but it's progress. It sure is a step up from PHP 5.6, which we had been using.
So what does this mean for you? Well, it should mean you enjoy better performance - PHP 7.x offers some substantial performance improvements over PHP 5.x. PHP 7 is more secure as well. Plus, it'll be easier for us to develop new stuff for MFGG when we're running on more modern infrastructure.
While PHP upgrades aren't terribly exciting, they help ensure that MFGG can remain healthy and happy for many years to come. (The farther you fall behind with upgrading infrastructure, the harder it is to catch up.)
Upgrading PHP required code changes in a lot of different components. That means we might run into a few bugs along the way. If you find any error messages or unexpected behavior, please shoot me a PM. Or, better yet, make a ticket in the Suggestions forum so we can track it to completion.
We want MFGG to be a fun and welcoming place for everyone. One very tangible way to achieve that goal is to make sure our site is as accessible as possible.
Unfortunately, MFGG's mainsite has sometimes come up short in that department. Much of our code dates back to an era when Web accessibility standards were in their infancy.
That's why I went in and made MFGG's mainsite a lot more accessible! I ran an accessibility scan on every page that might be generated on MFGG, and then I went into the code and fixed every accessibility defect I found. All this should make for a better user experience, especially if you ever use assistive technology such as screen readers.
Even if you don't have a disability, better accessibility can make life easier if you ever navigate Web sites with just a keyboard or something. Accessibility fixes can also help with SEO, for what that's worth.
Accessibility is both an art and a science. While I was thorough in testing my changes, it's certainly possible that some form field doesn't work in an optimal way. If you see something that needs improving, please feel free to speak up - that's how we make MFGG a better place.
Bluesky has started to become a fairly popular social network, so I've added a Bluesky profile field! If you're on Bluesky, now you can make it easier for people to find you and see whatever cool stuff you're doing there.
Also, I made a little fix to the YouTube link on user profiles so it can now direct you to a working YouTube page when you click on it.
It's the moment you all have been waiting for! Ladies, gentlemen, and everyone else, I present to you...
MFGG Awards 2024!
MFGG Awards consists of two phases, the Nomination Phase, and the Voting Phase. In the Nomination Phase, you nominate a game or a community member for one of the multiple different categories. The five entries with the most nominations per category will move into the final voting, which will begin in a week. After the final voting ends, the staff will tally the votes and the winners will be announced.
Reminder in case you win, you will need a forum account to receive your award.
Don't be afraid to discuss which games to nominate with others if you're having trouble. You can also browse the mainsite and forums if you need a refresher on what MFGGers made in 2024.
