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DOSBox-X Git (2026/03/01) has been compiled as an updated version of DOSBox, which emulates an Intel x86 PC to run old MS-DOS games on modern systems. The latest changelog includes multiple fixes related to Metal support, such as corrections in palette settings, GUI menu issues, and build errors. Experimental Metal output support has been added for macOS using SDL2. Additionally, improvements include adjustments for 8bpp palette settings, aspect ratio management, …

FB Neo Git (2026/02/28) is an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, derived from FinalBurn and earlier MAME versions. Recent changes include improvements to sys16_gfx.cpp and bug fixes for spectrum and jswilly versions, along with updates to the UPD7759-ZetRunEnd. The source can be downloaded from the provided link. FB Neo Git (2026/02/28) has been compiled. FinalBurn Neo is an emulator designed for Arcade Games and various Consoles. It builds …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/02/28) aims to modernize the DOSBox project by implementing contemporary development practices, resolving issues, and enhancing compatibility with modern systems. Key updates include version bumps for actions/download-artifact and actions/upload-artifact, cleanup of styles, and renaming “queueable value” to “queued value.” Changes also involve updating Config::SetProperty() to SetPropertyFromCli(), improving string handling logic, and refining command line argument processing. Additional fixes were made for Windows settings and 64k GUS DMA transfers. …

Gameplay v0.51, a user-friendly frontend for DosBox, DosBox-X, and Scumm, simplifies playing MS-DOS games by requiring no configuration. Players can easily select a game from a preconfigured list with optimal settings. The update includes enhancements to the Amiga engine, such as harddisk and second disk options, and palette correction. Notable fixes were made to games like Space Quest and Leisure Suit Larry, as well as the addition of various titles, …

IV/Play v2.4.16, a new desktop GUI front-end for MAME™, is released. Designed by John IV, it serves as an alternative to MAMEUI, featuring a targeted set of functions and a keyboard-driven interface that uses similar navigation shortcuts. The app supports both x64 and x86 architectures and is aimed at Windows 7 or later, incorporating features like Jump List support. Notably, IV/Play is designed to separate MAME options from direct settings, …

Wine v11.3 has been released, enabling Unix-like operating systems to run x86 Windows programs. It also facilitates porting Windows applications by compiling against Wine libraries. Key updates include the Mono engine upgraded to version 11.0.0, vkd3d updated to 1.19, improved FIR filters in DirectSound, and optimizations in PDB loading. The light theme has been renamed to Aero for better compatibility, alongside various bug fixes. Users can download Wine v11.3 from …

Igir v4.3.2 has been released as a zero-setup ROM collection manager for all OS types, enabling sorting, filtering, extracting, archiving, patching, and reporting on ROM collections. The update addresses user-reported bugs and introduces new features: the –patch-only option for writing only patched ROMs, and the –trim-scan-files option to enhance processing speed by selectively scanning files. Additionally, it now handles regional variants for frontends like EmulationStation and ROMM, ensuring accurate identification …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/02/24) is a version of DOSBox that emulates an Intel x86 PC, facilitating the playing of older MS-DOS games on modern systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. Recent updates in the changelog include fixes for the macOS SDL2 build script and optional hands-free profile for microphone input. Users can download the latest version of DOSBox-X to enjoy classic games that are otherwise incompatible with current operating …

The ns-emu-mod-downloader v0.2.2 is a lightweight command-line tool designed to automate the downloading and installation of mods for Switch emulators. It scans installed games, retrieves compatible mods, and downloads them quickly and simultaneously, simplifying the process of obtaining performance patches and gameplay tweaks. This version supports all Yuzu forks and is compatible with Linux, Windows, and macOS. Unlike the outdated SwitchEmuModDownloader, it is a standalone tool under 1 MB and …

Retrom v0.7.54 offers a centralized game library and collection management service focused on emulation, allowing users to configure once and play anywhere. It enables hosting a cloud game library, scanning filesystems to automatically add games, and installing/uninstalling games on multiple desktop clients (Windows, MacOS, Linux). Users can access their library via a web client, manage emulator profiles per client, and launch games through a single interface. The update includes automatic …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/02/23) is a modernized version of the DOSBox project, enhanced with current development practices and tools. Key updates include re-enabled portamento handling for FluidSynth, improved handling of LOCK with prefixes, and resolutions of PVS warnings. The API now provides better control over allocation strategies and allows toggling between legacy and modern cycles settings. Additionally, the cycles setting has transitioned to use a string property instead of PropMultiVal. The …

Gameplay v0.50 has been released, offering a user-friendly frontend for DosBox, DosBox-X, and Scumm to play MS-DOS games effortlessly, with no setup required. Users can simply select a game from the list and start playing, as everything is preconfigured for optimal audio and graphics. The latest update includes an enhanced Amiga engine and a revised Dosbox-X engine, along with new Amiga games such as Ghost’n Goblins and Leisure Suit Larry. …

Playnite v10.51 is an open-source video game library manager and launcher, supporting third-party libraries like Steam, GOG, Origin, Battle.net, and Uplay, along with console emulation. Key features include importing games from various services, console game support through emulators, multiple viewing options, and the ability to add custom games. The application offers automatic updates and can be run portably without installation, allowing for database synchronization via services like Dropbox. Recent updates …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/02/22) modernizes the DOSBox project by adopting current development practices and tools. Recent changelog updates include: adding meson build files for a REST API, implementing memory access validation, improving security with Host header checks, and disabling the webserver by default. Key enhancements involve converting to UTF-16, refining local drive filesystem calls, and creating utility functions for file and directory operations. Additionally, updates ensure symlinks are correctly followed and …

Igir v4.3.1 has been released, featuring a zero-setup ROM collection manager that sorts, filters, extracts, archives, patches, and reports on collections across any OS. The update includes additional ROM signatures for various systems like Apple disks, Atari Jaguar and Lynx, Nintendo DSi, Pokémon Mini, and SNES. It improves parsing, extension correction, and detection of trimmed ROMs. Notable contributions have come from multiple collaborators who added support for missing consoles and …

DS4MapperTest v0.0.24 has been released as a test platform for various mapping ideas. It supports multiple controllers, including DualShock 4, DualSense, 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless, Steam Controller, JoyCon, and Switch Pro. The update includes fixes for Y-axis data in Gyro Mouse-like Joystick, increased input smoothing, adjustments to touchpad interactions, and improvements for simultaneous use of stick translation and Gyro Mouse functionality. Additionally, changes were made to ensure the correct gyro …

emuze v0.58.0 is a graphical frontend for emulators, supporting Windows, Linux, and Steam Deck. Key features include a fast UI, easy emulator and ROM import, automatic metadata fetching, and gamepad support. New updates enhance MAME, Cemu, and Rosalie’s Mupen GUI, improve game import speeds, and fix various bugs like incorrect game mappings for PlayStation Portable and issues with Steam Deck interface. Enhancements for high-resolution Saturn games and support for PSN …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/02/20) has been compiled, enhancing DOSBox, which emulates an Intel x86 PC for running classic MS-DOS games on modern systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. The latest changelog includes merges for improved volume label searches, updates to window dimensions, and the reversion of certain changes. Key updates include contributions from various users, enhancing functionality and compatibility. Users can download the latest version of DOSBox-X from the …

DOSBox-Staging Git (February 20, 2026) has been compiled, aiming to modernize the DOSBox project through updated development practices, issue fixes, and enhanced features for contemporary systems. Notable updates include the addition of a set-version.py script and making release notes publicly accessible. Users can download the latest x64 version from the provided source link. DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/02/20) has been compiled. This repository aims to update the DOSBox project by utilizing modern …

clrmame v0.6.3 has been released, offering enhancements for scanning and rebuilding MAME machine sets. Key updates include fixes for the scanner related to unneeded files in empty machines, improper renaming of files, and issues with machines having stand-in files. Additionally, the new Dir2Dat feature introduces the archiveById option, allowing the inclusion of content from archives not typically recognized (e.g., .jar files). Users can download clrmame v0.6.3 from the official site. …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/02/18) has been compiled to modernize the DOSBox project using current development practices. The repository includes new features and fixes to enhance compatibility with today’s systems, along with patches sent upstream. Key updates in the changelog include the addition of API example apps, a REST API for internal state, utilities for string case manipulation, and imports from nlohmann/json and cpp-httplib. Additionally, warnings in the httplib library have been …

Retrom v0.7.53 is a centralized game library management service focusing on emulation. It enables users to host a cloud-based game library, scan files for automatic game addition, and play on various desktop clients across Windows, MacOS, and Linux. Users can access their library via a web client, manage emulator profiles, and launch games through a unified interface. The service also allows for automatic downloads of game metadata and artwork. The …

Gameplay v0.42 has been released, enhancing the ease of playing MS-DOS games via a frontend for DosBox, DosBox-X, and Scumm. The update includes fixed game filters, a new setup button, and the introduction of parameters like ‘loadfix’ for MSDOS games. Changes were made to several titles, including sound updates and format adjustments to original floppy disks. Key games added include F-15 Strike Eagle, Dark Forces, and various titles from The …

Simple Launcher v5.1.0 is now available, enhancing retro gaming experiences with new features. It introduces on-the-fly conversion of CHD files to ISO for Xemu and Xenia emulators, enabling users to store Xbox and Xbox 360 ISOs as CHD. The update includes tools like “BatchConvertToXiso” and “BatchConvertToCHD,” which optimize file sizes, achieving up to 30% reduction. Additionally, it implements a launch handler for Ootake and SameBoy emulators to manage compressed files …

IV/Play v2.4.14 has been released as a desktop-oriented GUI front-end for MAME™, designed by John IV as an alternative to MAMEUI. It features a keyboard-driven interface with familiar navigation shortcuts and is available as a combo x64/x86 app, targeting Windows 7 and later. Key features include Jump List support and a narrow feature set that decouples MAME options to remain compatible with ongoing MAME core changes. Download link is provided …