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The latest release, MESSinfo.dat v0.278, offers comprehensive information on MESS games, including details like version, player count, game status, CPU/audio chips, display info, and MAWS Hall of Fame ratings. Additionally, it provides recommended games for GameEx users. The updated file can be downloaded from the provided source. Version 0.278 of MESSinfo.dat has been released, offering comprehensive mess game details (including version added, player count, game status, CPU/audio chips, display information, …

MAMEUI v0.279 has been released. This GUI version of the Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator (MAME), originally known as Mame32, documents the internal hardware and code of arcade games. Created by Chris Kirmse in 1997, it was the first MAME port for Windows. Users can download MAMEUI v0.279 x64 from the provided source. MAMEUI v0.279 has been released. MameUI [previously known as Mame32] is the graphical interface of the Multiple Arcade …

ARCADE v0.279 has been released, featuring enhancements derived from the MAMEUIFX source code, which offers more improvements than standard MAME. This unofficial build aims to enhance the gaming experience with additional features and optimizations. The release of ARCADE v0.279 is now available. ARCADE is an unofficial version developed from the MAMEUIFX source code, offering enhancements compared to standard MAME.…More

Mameinfo.dat v0.279 has been released, offering detailed game information including version, player count, game status, CPU/audio chips, display details, and MAWS Hall of Fame ratings. It also provides recommended games for GameEx. Users can download Mameinfo v0.279 and MAMEUI v0.279, along with category, version, and all-time INI files. Mameinfo.dat v0.279 has been released, providing comprehensive mame game details such as version updates, player counts, game status, CPU and audio chips, …

PayloadTooLargeError: request entity too large    at readStream (/var/app/current/node_modules/raw-body/index.js:163:17)    at getRawBody (/var/app/current/node_modules/raw-body/index.js:116:12)    at read (/var/app/current/node_modules/body-parser/lib/read.js:79:3)    at jsonParser (/var/app/current/node_modules/body-parser/lib/types/json.js:138:5)    at Layer.handle [as handle_request] (/var/app/current/node_modules/express/lib/router/layer.js:95:5)    at trim_prefix (/var/app/current/node_modules/express/lib/router/index.js:328:13)    at /var/app/current/node_modules/express/lib/router/index.js:286:9    at Function.process_params (/var/app/current/node_modules/express/lib/router/index.js:346:12)    at next (/var/app/current/node_modules/express/lib/router/index.js:280:10)    at expressInit (/var/app/current/node_modules/express/lib/middleware/init.js:40:5) PayloadTooLargeError: request entity too large    at readStream (/var/app/current/node_modules/raw-body/index.js:163:17)    at getRawBody (/var/app/current/node_modules/raw-body/index.js:116:12)    at read (/var/app/current/node_modules/body-parser/lib/read.js:79:3)    at jsonParser (/var/app/current/node_modules/body-parser/lib/types/json.js:138:5)    at Layer.handle …

Swiss r1899 has been released as a comprehensive utility application for GameCube homebrew. The update includes improvements such as an updated Redump database, synchronization of FatFs changes, and an upgrade to FatFs R0.16. Additionally, it stops considering BSS sections, moves argv/envp to the high arena, bypasses FlippyDrive for other DI devices, and packages for gekkoboot on PicoBoot. For those interested, the source code is available for download. Swiss r1899 has …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2025/07/29) has been compiled to modernize the DOSBox project using current development practices and tools. Key updates in the changelog include enhancements to the README.md, integration of the Nuked plugin for Mac, and improvements in plugin path handling for CLAP plugins. Functionality changes involve removing certain functions, renaming others to snake case, and adjusting resource path management to prevent duplicates. Additionally, the return type of GetResourceParentPaths() has been …

RetroBat v7.3.0 is a tool for configuring and launching EmulationStation on Windows to enhance your retrogaming experience. It features a highly customizable interface with themes and views, supports over 150 pre-configured systems, and allows media scraping for game collections. RetroBat runs in Portable Mode, enabling use from HDD or removable drives. Key features include a content downloader, deep integration of major emulators, and an integrated updater for notifications on emulator …

Retrom v0.7.30 has been released, offering a centralized game library and management service focused on emulation. Key features include hosting a cloud game library, automatic filesystem scanning to add games, and support for Windows, MacOS, and Linux. Users can manage emulator profiles, give access to their library via a web client, and launch games across various emulators from a single interface. The update introduces the capability to serve the web …

Simple Launcher v4.3.0 has been released, enhancing the emulator frontend for retro gaming. Key features include multi-folder support to scan multiple system directories, improved button styles with animations for better UX, and a new robust mounting logic for ZIP and XISO files, enhancing reliability. Additionally, a new tool called RomValidator helps users compare game files with No-Intro dat files. The update also includes documentation and emulator updates for Gopher64, Hades, …

The MS-DOS Player for Win32-x64 (version dated July 26, 2025) has been released. This emulator allows users to run MS-DOS applications and execute 16-bit MS-DOS compatible commands within the Win32-x64 command prompt environment, enabling better compatibility and functionality for legacy software on modern systems. MS-DOS Player for Win32-x64 (2025/07/26) has been released. MS-DOS Player is an emulator for MS-DOS that operates within the Win32-x64 command prompt. You can execute 16-bit …

Igir v4.1.2 has been released, offering a zero-setup ROM collection manager capable of sorting, filtering, extracting, archiving, patching, and reporting on collections of any size across all operating systems. The changelog includes various updates and features introduced on July 26, 2025, such as a new trim-scan-archives option and improvements to CI processes, including caching npm dependencies and managing merge queues. Additional updates involved updating ESLint, deleting old NAPI prebuilds, and …

JoyToKey v7.2.0 is a keyboard emulator for joysticks that converts joystick inputs into keyboard and mouse inputs, enabling control of applications like Word and Excel. It supports up to 16 joysticks and multiple configuration files, allowing easy switching between setups. Key features include automatic button shooting, mouse emulation, adjustable mouse movements, and temporary joystick configuration switching. The update improved Pause/Break key emulation, refined input handling for shifted or switched profiles, …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2025/07/21) has been compiled to modernize the DOSBox project using contemporary development practices. Key updates in the changelog include lowering macOS warnings, fixing PVS-Studio warnings, and several code refactoring efforts for improved clarity and functionality. Deprecated messaging enhancements, renaming of methods and properties for better understanding, and removal of unused methods are notable changes. Additionally, the repository addresses crashes linked to deprecated settings and restores legacy FM and …

RomM v4.0.0 is a versatile ROM Manager that allows users to scan, enrich, and browse their game collections through a user-friendly interface. It supports various platforms and naming schemes, making it ideal for emulator players. Key features include metadata enhancement from IGDB and MobyGames, direct gameplay via EmulatorJS and RuffleRS, library sharing with access control, and support for multifile games (e.g., PS1 titles). RomM can also parse tags in filenames …

Igir v4.1.1 has been released, serving as a zero-setup ROM collection manager that efficiently sorts, filters, extracts, archives, patches, and reports on collections of any size across any OS. Key updates include enhancements to CI processes, such as fixing workflow issues, testing empty directories, and ensuring proper handling of empty files. The changelog also highlights updates to Node.js and ESLint. Overall, this release focuses on improving functionality and debugging capabilities …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2025/07/19) has been compiled to modernize the DOSBox project by enhancing development practices and tools. The updates involve fixing issues, adding features for contemporary systems, and submitting patches upstream. Key changes in the changelog include introducing common environment variables in CI actions, simplifying variable handling for Windows, removing VERSION variable shadowing, injecting the Nuked-SC55-CLAP plugin into release packages, and improving GitHub action step names. The latest version is …

Swiss r1889 has been released, positioning itself as the ultimate utility for GameCube homebrew. Key updates include an enhanced collection database, fixes for DTV status issues, improved video mode displays, and better support for real mode executables. The update features changes to FatFs, a new USB Gecko wiiload server option, and improvements to compatibility with GCDigital and RetroTINK-4K. Users will also benefit from updates to the README.md and the removal …

RomM v3.10.3 has been released, enhancing the ROM Manager for managing game collections efficiently. This version allows users to scan and enrich their libraries with metadata from IGDB and MobyGames and supports multiple platforms, various naming schemes, and custom tags. Key features include direct game play via EmulatorJS and RuffleRS, sharing capabilities with access control, and support for multifile games. The update also improves security with input validation to prevent …

EmulationStation Desktop Edition (ES-DE) v3.3.0 has been released, serving as a customizable frontend for multi-platform game collections, compatible with RetroArch and various emulators. The update introduces a cross-platform game importer, new startup settings, scraper API statistics, and additional language translations. Notable enhancements include support for the Sega Model 3, various alternative emulators, updated file extensions, and improved graphics handling. The application is free, open-source, and supports multiple operating systems including …

Bottles v51.24 has been released, featuring a Wine wrapper that enables users to run Windows software and games on Linux. Key updates in the changelog include the addition of a donation dialog and the reversion of the NVIDIA Flatpak workaround. Download Bottles v51.24 from the provided source. Bottles v51.24 has been released. Bottles serves as a unique Wine wrapper, making it simple to run Windows applications and games on Linux. …

Igir v4.1.0 has been released, featuring enhancements for managing ROM collections across any OS without setup, allowing sorting, filtering, and reporting. Key updates include the ability to detect trimmed ROMs, improvements in CI processes, and various dependency updates. Notable fixes address ROM deduplication and path corrections for consoles, along with a bump in the minimum Node.js version required for running the application. This version also simplifies in-house merge processes and …

DSAdvance v1.5 has been released, offering advanced Xbox gamepad emulation for controllers like the Sony DualSense, DualShock 4, Nintendo Pro controller, and Joy-cons. Key features include the ability to aim and drive by tilting the gamepad, stick emulation on the touchpad, and support for keyboard, mouse, and external pedals. This version also adds support for Sony DualSense Edge controllers and updates the aircraft control system, which can be activated via …

Simple Launcher v4.2.0 has been released, enhancing retro gaming by introducing on-the-fly file mounting for compressed files and disk images, allowing direct game launches without extraction. Support for mounting .iso and .zip files for RPCS3 is included, along with Xbox .xiso and XBLA ZIP files for Cxbx-Reloaded. The update features major refactoring, eliminating the caching system for direct file scanning and improving dependency management with new libraries. UI improvements were …

DSAdvance v1.4 has been released, offering advanced Xbox gamepad emulation for various controllers, including Sony DualSense and Nintendo Pro controllers. New features include a single-press option for stick auto-press mode, which is disabled during driving mode, and improved detection of external pedals for the Nintendo Pro Controller. The update enhances screenshot and video capture functionality by eliminating unnecessary delays. Rumble capabilities in wireless mode have also seen improvements, while wired …