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MAMEUI64 Plus! Version 0.282

MAMEUI64 Plus! v0.282 has been released as a continuation of the original MAME Plus. This unofficial build includes various enhancements and features. The key update in this version is the integration of MAME 0.282. It is available for download from multiple sources, including 1cloudfile, gofile, koramaup, mirrored, ranoz, send, usersdrive, and vikingfile. MAMEUI64 Plus! v0.282 has been released. This version is a continuation of the original MAME Plus. MAME Plus! …

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MAME32K Version 0.67.282

Mame32K v0.67.282 has been released as a MAME Emulator for Windows/DOS. This version is compiled with Kaillera, which allows for netplay functionality, enabling online gaming with other users using compatible emulators. Mame32K v0.67.282 has been released. Mame32K is a MAME Emulator for the Windows/DOS platform. This version of MAME is compiled with Kaillera, a tool that facilitates Netplay functionality in it and other emulators that support it.…More

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MAME32 More! Version 0.84.282

MAME32 More! v0.84.282 has been released, based on Mame Plus! This version integrates Kaillera, a utility that allows for Netplay, enabling multiplayer functionality for this emulator and others that support it. MAME32 More! v0.84.282 has been released. MAME32 More! is built upon Mame Plus! This version incorporates MAME compiled with Kaillera, a tool that enables Netplay functionality for it and other compatible emulators.…More

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Caname Version 0.67.282

Caname v0.67.282 has been released as an emulator for CPS (Capcom Play System) and NeoGeo arcade machines. This update improves compatibility and performance, enhancing the gaming experience for users. It continues to support a wide range of classic arcade titles, allowing players to enjoy nostalgic gameplay from these iconic systems. The release includes various bug fixes and optimizations, ensuring smoother operation. Caname remains a valuable tool for fans of retro …

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Mameinfo.dat Version 0.282

Mameinfo.dat v0.282 has been released, offering extensive details on MAME games, such as version history, player count, game status, and hardware specifications. It includes MAWS Hall of Fame ratings and suggests recommended games for GameEx users. The release also features MAMEUI v0.282, along with category, version, and all-time INI files. Download links are provided for both Mameinfo v0.282 and MAMEUI v0.282. Mameinfo.dat v0.282 has been released, offering comprehensive mame game …

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NegaMAME Version 0.282.1

NegaMAME v0.282.1 has been released, enhancing the front-end NNegatron for MAME users. Originally launched in November 2015, NNegatron was the first front-end to fully exploit MAME’s machine configurations. Following MAME’s changes in May 2017, some data became inaccessible for front-ends. However, in June 2018, Negatron leveraged the new NegaMAME derivative, which mirrors official MAME but includes additional commands to restore lost information. This update allows Negatron to regain access to …

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IV/Play Version 2.3.0

IV/Play v2.3.0, pronounced ‘Four Play’, is a new desktop GUI front-end for MAME™, designed by John IV as an alternative to MAMEUI. It features a focused set of tools, keyboard navigation, and shortcuts reminiscent of MAMEUI. The app is available as a combo x64/x86 application for Windows 7 and later, utilizing Jump List support. Notably, IV/Play is separate from setting MAME options directly, making it adaptable to ongoing core changes …

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WolfMAME Version 0.282

WolfMame v0.282 has been released, optimized for the MAME Action Replay Page (MARP) where players can save and upload highscore attempts. This version prohibits pausing games, using cheats, or altering DIP switches to ensure fair play. The latest update features timestamps generated using system time. Download WolfMame v0.282 for an enhanced gaming experience. WolfMame v0.282 has been launched. WolfMAME is specifically designed for MARP – MAME Action Replay Page, where …

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ARCADE Version 0.282

ARCADE v0.282 has been released, an unofficial derivative build based on the MAMEUIFX source code. This version enhances the regular MAME with several improvements, offering a better user experience for arcade game enthusiasts. The update continues to build upon the strengths of MAMEUIFX, making it an appealing option for those seeking enhanced features and functionality in their arcade emulation. ARCADE v0.282 has been released. This version of ARCADE is an …

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MAMEUI Version 0.282

MAMEUI v0.282 has been released. Formerly known as Mame32, MAMEUI is the graphical user interface for the Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator, designed to document arcade game hardware and code. Created in 1997 by Chris Kirmse, it was the first version of MAME™ available on Windows. Download MAMEUI v0.282 x64 from the provided source. MAMEUI v0.282 has been released. MameUI [previously Mame32] is the graphical user interface edition of the Multiple …

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Wine version 10.18

Wine v10.18 has been released, enabling Unix-like operating systems with the X Window System to run x86 Windows applications. This version introduces OpenGL memory mapping using Vulkan in WoW64 mode, a synchronization barriers API, support for WinRT exceptions, and SCSI pass-through in WoW64 mode, along with various bug fixes. Users looking to port Windows applications to Unix-like systems can compile them against the Wine libraries. For more details and to …

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Mupen64-RR Lua Version 1.3.0-5

Mupen64-RR Lua 1.3.0-5 has been released, focusing on enhancing Tool-Assisted movie creation within the Mupen64 ReRecording branch. This update includes performance and quality-of-life improvements, as well as updates to the build system. Notable changes include enabling multi-threaded optimizations, Direct3D11 integration, and new hotkey assignments. Additional features include enhancements in action management and configuration settings, while several bugs have been fixed, such as incorrect hotkeys and inconsistent dialog behavior. The release …

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Retrom Version 0.7.41

Retrom v0.7.41 has been released, serving as a centralized game library and collection management service with a focus on emulation. Users can host their own cloud game library, scan files, and add games automatically. The service supports installation and play across Windows, MacOS, and Linux desktops, with web access available. It allows per-client emulator profile management, enabling easy configuration sharing and game launching from a single interface. The update includes …

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Citron Version 0.10.0

Citron v0.10.0 is a Nintendo Homebrew emulator emphasizing performance and user experience. This release features mobile enhancements, input improvements, and critical bug fixes, enhancing game compatibility and platform stability. Key contributions include mod support for CTGP-DX, and network functionality improvements for local multiplayer. A redesigned Windows auto-updater resolves file locking issues and enhances secure downloads. The UI saw a major theme overhaul, ensuring consistency across platforms. Notable fixes address memory …

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Xenia Edge Git Release (November 2, 2025)

Xenia Edge Git (2025/11/02) has been released as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, primarily derived from Xenia Canary. This version focuses on quicker iterations and enhancements for the Vulkan backend, particularly for Linux, while still fully supporting Windows. Changes made in Xenia Edge will also benefit Windows users, especially regarding Vulkan. Download is available. Xenia Edge Git (2025/11/02) has been released. Xenia Edge is a new experimental fork …

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Xenia Git (November 2, 2025)

Xenia Git (2025/11/02) is an experimental Xbox 360 emulator that currently does not support game execution. Recent updates in the changelog include cleanup of WSAStartup and socket options, disabling clang21 warnings in third-party components, and enhancements in the CPU/X64 handling, such as the addition of const paths for indirect calls and missing constants in specific functions. The latest version can be downloaded through the provided source link. Xenia Git (2025/11/02) …

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VisualBoyAdvance-M Git Version (November 2, 2025)

VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2025/11/02) is the latest development build of the VBA-M emulator for Windows, Linux, and Mac, designed for Super Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance games. Key updates include enabling XAudio2 and FAudio drivers for Windows XP and using winmm as the audio driver on XP builds. The emulator now utilizes 32bpp for Linux and Windows, with improved rendering settings. Other enhancements include fixes for RGB565 …

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RPCS3 Git Update (November 2, 2025)

RPCS3 Git (2025/11/02) is an open-source emulator for the Sony PlayStation 3, developed in C++ for Windows and Linux since 2011. It supports modern graphics APIs, including DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, allowing a substantial number of commercial games and PS3 SDK samples to be played. The latest update includes various improvements such as stick multiplier application, type conversion fixes, an updated SDL to version 3.2.26, and emulation enhancements for …

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PCSX2 Version 2.5.268

PCSX2 v2.5.268 has been released, enhancing the free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator that allows PS2 games to be played on PCs. The update includes various improvements and bug fixes such as updating SDL3, refining game list functions, and cleaning up snapshot folder code. Notable changes in the Qt interface involve improved mouse locking features, warnings for mixed-resolution setups, and making mouse screen locking DPI-aware. Additionally, some unsupported serials have …

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GearSystem Version 3.8.5

GearSystem v3.8.5 has been released, serving as a Sega Master System/Game Gear emulator written in C++. It operates on various platforms, including iOS, Raspberry Pi, Mac, Windows, and Linux. Key features include a highly accurate Z80 core, multi-mapper support, external RAM with save files, automatic region detection, and SMS2 only 224 mode support. The emulator also offers sound emulation via SDL Audio, an internal ROM detection database, an integrated disassembler, …

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Gearboy Version 3.7.4

Gearboy v3.7.4, a Nintendo Game Boy emulator written in C++, prioritizes code readability alongside strong compatibility. It features accurate CPU, instruction, and memory timing, passing tests from blargg. Support for various Memory Bank Controllers and accurate LCD emulation are included, along with sound emulation and Game Boy Color compatibility. Users can access an integrated disassembler, save battery-powered RAM to files, and use save states, as well as cheat support. The …

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FB Neo Git (November 2, 2025)

FB Neo Git (2025/11/02) is an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, derived from FinalBurn and older MAME versions. Recent updates include support for the “Splatter World (Japan, Prototype)” and enhancements to game commands via a new Commands Tab, which requires downloading files from ProgettoSnaps. Additional updates feature improvements from various contributors, including support for UMK3’s Wavenet version and sprite offsets for Metmqstr. Halloween-themed updates were also added. The …

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DuckStation Git Update (November 2, 2025)

DuckStation Git (2025/11/02) is a Sony PlayStation™ emulator that emphasizes playability, speed, and maintainability while supporting low-end devices. It aims for high accuracy and is designed to run most games without needing hacks. Key features include a CPU recompiler, various rendering options (D3D11, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, texture filtering, and state saving. It supports multiple file formats and controllers, including lightgun and multitap. Recent updates fix several rendering issues and improve …

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Dolphin Git Model 2509-283

Dolphin Git 2509-283 is the latest version of the Dolphin Project, the first GameCube emulator capable of running commercial games. It emulates GameCube, Wii, and Triforce, offering features beyond the original consoles. The latest changelog includes improvements for Android users, such as instant settings saving and expanded sheets for touch devices. It also features fixes for rendering issues, code refactoring in various components, and the removal of unnecessary parameters in …

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Ares Git Release (October 31, 2025)

Ares Git, compiled on October 31, 2025, is a multi-system emulator that emphasizes accuracy and preservation. Development began on October 14, 2004, and it is a descendant of higan and bsnes. Ares currently emulates 27 hardware devices, including the Famicom, Super Famicom, Nintendo 64 (in development), Game Boy Advance, Master System, Mega Drive, and more. A recent changelog notes a fix for fc_keyboard support. The emulator can be downloaded for …

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