Frontend: SimpleLauncher Version 4.5.0

SimpleLauncher is a graphical frontend for various emulators developed for Windows. This powerful software has recently received an update, enhancing its functionality for retro gaming enthusiasts.

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Introduced RetroAchievements Integration
- Full support for viewing RetroAchievements profiles, game achievements, latest masters, and user rankings within a new dedicated window.
- Advanced hashing logic for accurate game matching.
- System-aware matching for RetroAchievements console IDs and aliases.
UI/UX Enhancements
- New overlay buttons on game items for quick access to RetroAchievements, video links, and info links (user-configurable).
- Introduced MAME sort order toggle (by filename or machine description).
Emulator & System Support
- Added MAME a7800 emulator configuration and documentation.
- Updated easymode.xml and easymode_arm64.xml with the latest emulator versions and new system configurations.
Infrastructure
- Updated RomValidator and SimpleZipDrive executables for x64 and ARM64 platforms.
Codebase Refinements & Bug Fixes

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David (Dadmin) B. is a writer with a passion for retro gaming, Christianity, disaster preparedness, America’s military and law enforcement, and the occasional dose of slapstick absurdity masquerading as satire. He enjoys digging into forgotten stories, preserving various elements of history, and creating content that is informative, entertaining, and full of personality.

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