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Gameplay v0.97b has been released, enhancing the experience of playing MS-DOS games via a user-friendly frontend for DosBox, DosBox-X, and Scumm. Users can select games without configuration, as everything is preconfigured for optimal audio and graphics. Notable updates in this version include improved CRC32 calculation speed, better visibility for game series, and the ability to update emulators separately. Also included are updates to the Atari 800 emulator, ScummVM (to version …

Gameplay v0.96b has been released as a frontend for DosBox, DosBox-X, and Scumm, allowing quick and easy access to MS-DOS games without complicated setup. Users can simply select a game from a preconfigured list optimized for audio and graphics. The new version enhances the game list by expanding the capacity for multiple versions and storing the minimum required GamePlay version. If an older version is detected, a warning is issued. …

RPCN v1.10.0 has been released, providing a server for multiplayer functionality on RPCS3. It features rooms for matchmaking, scoreboards, and title user storage (cloud saves). Users can find all settings and descriptions in the rpcn.cfg file. Key updates in this version include the addition of FlexBy and a new DeleteTrophies command, along with various dependency updates. Users can download RPCN v1.10.0 from the provided source. RPCN v1.10.0 has been released. …

PadForge v4.3.2 is a modern controller mapping utility for Windows that allows users to map various controllers, keyboards, and mice to virtual Xbox 360, DualShock 4, custom DirectInput, or MIDI controllers. It utilizes ViGEmBus, vJoy, and Windows MIDI Services, making these devices appear as real hardware to games and applications. For updates and detailed changelog, visit the provided GitHub link. Users can download PadForge v4.3.2 from the source mentioned. PadForge …

PadForge v4.3.1 is a modern controller mapping utility for Windows, allowing users to map various controllers, keyboards, and mice to virtual devices like Xbox 360, DualShock 4, DirectInput, or MIDI controllers. It utilizes technologies like ViGEmBus, vJoy, and Windows MIDI Services, enabling games and applications to recognize them as real hardware. For detailed updates, refer to the changelog at the provided GitHub link. Download the latest version now. PadForge v4.3.1 …

PadForge v4.3.0 has been released, offering a modern controller mapping utility for Windows. It enables users to map any controller, keyboard, or mouse to virtual Xbox 360, DualShock 4, custom DirectInput, or MIDI controllers using ViGEmBus, vJoy, and Windows MIDI Services. Games and applications recognize these inputs as actual hardware. For details on the changelog, visit the PadForge GitHub page. Download the latest version from the provided link. PadForge v4.3.0 …

RPCN v1.9.0 has been released, enhancing multiplayer functionality for RPCS3. It introduces rooms for matchmaking, scoreboards, and title user storage (cloud saves). All settings and descriptions are found in the rpcn.cfg file. The changelog highlights the addition of FlexBy and trophy sync commands, along with updated dependencies. Download RPCN v1.9.0 from the provided source. RPCN v1.9.0 has been released. RPCN is a server that provides multiplayer capabilities for RPCS3. It …

Gameplay v0.95b has been released, serving as a user-friendly frontend for DosBox, DosBox-X, and Scumm to easily play MS-DOS games. This version requires no complex setup—simply select a game from the preconfigured list with optimized audio and graphics. Notable updates include cosmetic changes and a new feature that prompts users to download updated game versions when launching. Download the latest version of Gameplay v0.95b from the provided source. Gameplay v0.95b …

Gameplay v0.94b has been released, offering an easy-to-use frontend for DosBox, DosBox-X, and Scumm to play MS-DOS games without complicated configurations. Users can simply select a game and play, with preconfigured settings for optimal audio, graphics, and parameters. The latest update includes fixed window scaling, a new help button for key bindings, a disc icon for CD games, various visual enhancements, and an updated Dosbox-X version. Additionally, it fixes the …

clrmame version 0.7.3 has been released, offering enhancements for scanning and rebuilding MAME machine sets. Key updates include the integration of a corrected 7z.dll (removing the need for 7-zip.dll), and an updated CLI11 to version 2.7.2. The tool is now compatible with Windows 7 and higher, displaying warnings for filename-encrypted 7z files instead of errors. Additional improvements include better button captions for Linux/Wine, adjustments in “archives as files” mode, and …

Simple Launcher v5.6.1, an emulator frontend for retro games, features notable updates including a secondary server fallback for update checks, ensuring full update support even if GitHub is unreachable. The updater now retries downloads from this fallback if the primary source fails. Additionally, right-clicking a game in list view successfully launches it with the selected emulator. A new language launch argument allows for starting Simple Launcher in a specific language, …

emuze v0.59.0 has been released, offering a user-friendly graphical frontend for emulators on Windows, Linux, and Steam Deck. Key features include a fast UI, one-click emulator and ROM imports, metadata fetching from IGDB, gamepad support, and built-in BIOS configurations for supported systems. The update simplifies BIOS management, bundles alternative emulators like RMG and Eden, and pre-configures all 35 supported systems. Notably, it addresses various bugs affecting gamepad mappings and loading …

OxyROMon v0.22.0 is a cross-platform CLI ROM organizer written in Rust, emphasizing original and lossless formats. It checks ROMs against verified databases and introduces features like per-system settings, a web UI dropdown for system-specific options, and support for ROM file downloads. The update includes a new native desktop app, improved ZIP and RVZ/WBFS handling, and a major overhaul of the web UI for better usability. Numerous improvements and fixes enhance …

Simple Launcher v5.6.0 enhances retro gaming by introducing new features like an AI-powered parameter suggestion system and a loading overlay for smoother experiences. It includes a GameFileWatcherService to monitor ROM changes, improved file extraction processes, and better error handling specifically for OneDrive paths. The update also implements CHD support for Kega Fusion and enhances PCSX2 functionality. User interface improvements, including the addition of cancel buttons and tooltips, are part of …

PadForge v4.2.0 is a modern controller mapping utility for Windows, allowing users to map any controller, keyboard, or mouse to virtual devices like Xbox 360, DualShock 4, custom DirectInput, or MIDI controllers using ViGEmBus, vJoy, and Windows MIDI Services. This version offers enhanced functionality for games and applications, treating mapped devices as real hardware. For detailed updates, refer to the changelog on GitHub. Download PadForge v4.2.0 from the provided source. …

RetroBat v8.2.0 has been released, providing a set of Batch and PowerShell scripts for easy configuration and launching of EmulationStation on Windows. This frontend software consolidates your ROMs and compatible emulators, primarily RetroArch, for an optimal retro gaming experience. It supports Portable Mode, allowing usage from any storage device on compliant computers. Key features include a highly customizable interface with numerous themes, media scraping for game collections, pre-configured support for …

RomVault v3.8.0 has been released as a new ROM management tool, serving as an alternative to clrmame pro. It offers innovative features that simplify the management of large dat collections by allowing a single scan instead of multiple scans for each dat. The user-friendly GUI enhances usability, making it easier and quicker to organize collections. You can download RomVault v3.8.0 from the provided source. RomVault v3.8.0 has been released. RomVault …

GameEx v19.89 has been released, serving as a graphical DirectX front-end for MAME, Zinc, Daphne, PC games, and various command-line emulators. It also functions well for Home Theatre PC and CarPC applications, with original design intentions for Windows XP Media Center and arcade cabinets, while supporting other Windows versions like 98, ME, 2000, and Vista. For $17 (USD), users can unlock the full potential of this front-end. Download is available …

sidplaywx v0.19.3 has been released, enhancing the GUI player for Commodore 64 SID chip tunes on PC. Key updates include displaying individual SID chip addresses in the TuneInfo window and defaulting the “Multi-SID tunes Virtual stereo” option to disabled to avoid clipping issues. Improvements in playback duration drift were made, but further work is needed. Additionally, super-short tunes now play fully, and the “Use NTSC for MUS” option has been …

PadForge v4.1.0 has been released, offering a modern controller mapping utility for Windows. It allows users to map any controller, keyboard, or mouse to virtual Xbox 360 and DualShock 4 interfaces, as well as custom DirectInput and MIDI controllers through ViGEmBus, vJoy, and Windows MIDI Services. This enables games and applications to recognize these devices as real hardware. For detailed updates, refer to the changelog: PadForge changelog. Download PadForge v4.1.0 …

DSAdvance v2.3 has been released, enhancing Xbox gamepad emulation for Sony DualSense, DualShock 4, Nintendo Pro controllers, and Joy-cons. New features include tilt aiming, stick emulation on the touchpad, and keyboard/mouse emulation, leveraging the ViGEm driver. The update adds support for button combinations in Xbox layouts, enabling multiple actions per button (e.g., X=X+Y+B). Users can modify or create new Xbox profiles easily. The information display has been improved, highlighting key …

Swiss r2092 has been released, enhancing GameCube homebrew capabilities. Key updates include the ability to recenter steering wheels, renaming simulated memory size, recognizing analog trigger half-presses, and improving the [T-En] Collection and Redump databases. Users are prompted to adjust SD card adapter slots, and the application now prevents unnecessary network initiations at startup. Additional features include mapping X/Y Buttons to C Buttons, fixing MP3 track changes, and addressing a random …

clrmame v0.7.2 has been released, enhancing MAME machine set management. Key updates include a switch to Visual Studio 2026, improvements in standalone mode to only address necessary dependency ROMs, and adjustments in nonmerge mode to auto-add only devices and BIOS machines. Additionally, bit7z and pugixml have been updated, and the tool now accurately skips incorrectly identified rar5 files. The user interface has been adjusted to reset thread settings automatically when …

IV/Play v2.8.10, pronounced “Four Play,” is a new desktop-oriented GUI front-end for MAME™, designed by John IV as an alternative to MAMEUI. It features a narrow, keyboard-driven interface that incorporates familiar navigation shortcuts from MAMEUI. The app is available as a combined x64/x86 version, targeting Windows 7 and newer, with features like Jump List support. Developed to avoid direct dependency on MAME settings, IV/Play aims to remain resilient against ongoing …

DS4MapperTest v0.0.32 has been released, serving as a testing platform for various mapping configurations. It supports several controllers, including DualShock 4, DualSense, 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless, Steam Controller, JoyCon, and Switch Pro. Key updates in the changelog include the addition of the VIIPER rumble callback for the DS4, DualSense, and Ultimate 2 Wireless, along with a small delay implemented between creating a USB bus slot and plugging in a virtual …