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Gameplay v0.41 has been released, enhancing the frontend for DosBox, DosBox-X, and Scumm, allowing users to play MS-DOS games effortlessly with preconfigured settings. Key updates include bug fixes for game startups and joystick detection, improved saving mechanisms, and corrected game names. New games added include titles from the “Dangerous Dave” series and “Crystal Caves.” Manuals for various classic games such as “King’s Quest” and “Space Quest” are also included. The …

The release of clrmame v0.6.2 introduces a tool designed for scanning and rebuilding MAME machine sets. This update enhances functionality for users managing their MAME collections, allowing for more efficient organization and maintenance. For detailed information, visit the official MAME development site. clrmame v0.6.2 has been released. This handy tool allows you to scan and rebuild MAME (https://www.mamedev.org/) machine sets.…More

RPCN v1.8.3 has been released, enhancing multiplayer features for RPCS3. This update introduces room functionalities for matchmaking, scoreboards, and cloud saves, with all settings detailed in rpcn.cfg. Key changes include support for the GetRoomMemberDataExternalList request and a fix that prevents users from setting the SCE_NP_MATCHING2_ROOM_FLAG_ATTR_FULL flag. Download RPCN v1.8.3 from the provided source. RPCN v1.8.3 has been released. RPCN is a server that enables multiplayer features for RPCS3, including rooms …

PS Multi Tools v16.2 has been released, featuring a backup manager for various PlayStation consoles. The update includes new utilities for handling homebrew, firmwares, and payloads. Key changes involve updates to the TargetFramework, new icons, and renamed menu options for clarity. A new uploader allows local backups to be sent to PS5 storage. Improved tools for backporting and patching have been introduced, along with an FTP Library Grabber for downloading …

RPCN v1.8.2 has been released, providing multiplayer functionality for RPCS3. It features room matchmaking, scoreboards, and title user storage for cloud saves. Users can find all settings and their descriptions in the rpcn.cfg file. The changelog notes that it fixed the issue where the “In SetPresence” status was truncated and removed duplicate code when loading the configuration. The update is available for download. RPCN v1.8.2 has been launched. RPCN is …

RomM v4.6.1 has been released, enhancing the ROM Manager’s capabilities for gamers. It features a user-friendly interface to scan, enrich, browse, and play game collections across various platforms. The application pulls metadata from IGDB and MobyGames and supports multiple naming schemes, including MAME, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation. Users can play games directly in their browser with EmulatorJS and RuffleRS, share libraries with friends while managing access, and handle multi-file games …

RomM v4.6.0 has been released, enhancing the ROM Manager tool. This version allows users to scan, enrich, browse, and play their game collections with an intuitive interface. It supports numerous platforms and naming schemes and offers custom tagging features. Key functionalities include metadata enrichment from IGDB and MobyGames, direct gameplay via EmulatorJS and RuffleRS, and sharing libraries with access controls. Additionally, it effectively manages multifile games, such as those with …

RPCN v1.8.1 has been released, enhancing multiplayer functionality for RPCS3. This update introduces rooms for matchmaking, scoreboards, and cloud storage for users. Settings and descriptions can be found in the rpcn.cfg file. The changelog notes a fix for a potential stack overflow on server termination and updates to dependencies. Users can download RPCN v1.8.1 from the provided source. RPCN v1.8.1 has been released. RPCN is a server that provides multiplayer …

Playnite v10.49 is an open-source video game library manager and launcher that supports third-party libraries like Steam, GOG, and others, along with game emulation. Key features include importing games from various platforms, console emulation support, multiple view options, and custom game addition with launch options. The application offers automatic updates and a portable installation option, allowing it to run without installation and facilitate synchronization via services like Dropbox. Recent updates …

Bottles v61.1 has been released, enhancing its Wine wrapper capabilities for running Windows software and games on Linux. Key updates include fixed metainfo for the previous release, game time aggregation, corrected installation commands, and improved version ordering logic. The update allows custom gamescope options and modifies desktop entry capabilities. Translations were updated, and there’s a new donation dialog with a refreshed design. Additional features include support for the wezterm terminal …

RPCN v1.7.1 has been released, enhancing multiplayer functionality for RPCS3. It features rooms for matchmaking, scoreboards, and user storage for cloud saves. Configuration options are detailed in rpcn.cfg. The update includes new settings for specifying the stat server path and methods for dumping individual score tables as well as all score tables for a communication ID. Users can download RPCN v1.7.1 from the provided source. RPCN v1.7.1 has been released. …

IV/Play v2.4.12, a desktop GUI front-end for MAME™, has been released. Created by John IV, it offers a user-friendly alternative to MAMEUI, featuring a specific set of keyboard-driven functionalities and familiar navigation short cuts. The app supports both x64 and x86 systems and is designed for Windows 7 or later, incorporating features like Jump List support. IV/Play separates MAME options from its settings, aiming to remain compatible with ongoing core …

ROM Properties v2.7.1 has been released, enhancing file managers with additional features for managing video game ROMs and disc images on Linux and Windows. Key updates include support for Android APKs, a new compressed format for Nintendo 3DS (Z3DS), and a refined details view in Windows and GNOME Nautilus. The Windows version now features special handling for 16-bit EXEs for icon thumbnailing and is packaged with Inno Setup. Ubuntu packages …

Retrom v0.7.51 has been released, offering a centralized game library management service focused on emulation. Users can host their own cloud service, scan files for automatic game addition, and manage installations across multiple desktop clients (Windows, MacOS, Linux). Retrom allows library access via a web client and supports unique emulator profiles for easy sharing and restoration. Games can be launched across various emulators through a single interface, with automatic downloading …

Simple Launcher v4.9.1 has been released, enhancing retro gaming with significant updates. The changelog includes updates to Microsoft-related NuGet packages and improved support for long file paths, ensuring compatibility with various drive types. Shortcut validation has been refined to only check true URI protocols, avoiding misidentification of drive letters. Additionally, thread safety was improved with locks added in DownloadManager.cs for downloads. The logging capability was enhanced, and the exclusion list …

Key2Joy v0.8.0 has been released, allowing users to simulate joysticks, controllers, or gamepads using keyboards, mice, or other triggers. Users can create complex action sequences with Javascript and Lua scripts. Notable UI improvements, contributed by @Aurumaker72, include a simplified connection experience, enhanced device list layout, and improved font consistency. New features include a new app icon, GamePad trigger support, and shortcut keys. The version also introduces a plugin system, stabilizes …

Clrmame v0.6.1 has been released, enhancing the MAME machine set management tool. Key additions include a non-merge mode and a dir2dat option for adding MD5 values to ROMs. The update also fixes several issues: a rebuilder problem with shared ROMs, a scanner limitation in fixing missing files across different machines, and errors related to incorrectly named machine archives and folders. Additionally, the hash getter was reorganized for better algorithm integration, …

Key2Joy v0.8.0-alpha.7459ff7bb9 has been released, allowing users to simulate a Joystick/Controller/Gamepad using their keyboard, mouse, or other triggers. Besides mimicking button presses, it enables scripting with Javascript and Lua for more complex actions. The latest update includes a version number change to 0.8.0 by @luttje. Users can download this version for enhanced functionality. Key2Joy v0.8.0-alpha.7459ff7bb9 has been released. This tool allows you to emulate a Joystick/Controller/Gamepad using your keyboard, mouse, …

Simple Launcher v4.9.0 has been released, enhancing the retro gaming experience with several key updates. The emulator frontend now features improved RetroAchievements, streamlined auto-configuration for Retroarch, and extensive localization for better user accessibility. A new user verification window for Microsoft Store game scanning has been introduced, along with enhanced error handling and support for application control policies. The update also includes improved prompts for locked files, better download resilience, and …

Retrom v0.7.50 is released, offering a centralized game library management service with a focus on emulation. Key features include hosting a cloud library, automatic scanning of your filesystem for games, and support for Windows, MacOS, and Linux. Users can access their library through a web client and manage emulator profiles per client, facilitating easy configuration sharing. The service allows launching games across multiple emulators from a single interface and automatically …

RPCN v1.6.0 has been released, enhancing multiplayer support for RPCS3. This version introduces features like rooms for matchmaking, scoreboards, and title user storage (cloud saves). Key updates include the addition of a Delete command for users, a cleaner task for managing expired data, and new admin commands for banning and deleting users. The update also includes WorldIDs related to Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing and Koihime Enbu, optimized database deletion …

RetroBat v7.5.3 is a set of Batch and Powershell scripts designed to configure and launch EmulationStation on Windows, facilitating retro gaming. It gathers ROM collections and integrates with emulators like RetroArch, enabling a comprehensive retro gaming experience. RetroBat runs in Portable Mode, allowing use from any storage device. Key features include a highly customizable frontend, media scraping for game collections, configuration for over 150 systems, themed collections, a content downloader, …

Gameplay v0.40 has been released, providing an easy-to-use frontend for DosBox, DosBox-X, and Scumm, enabling quick access to MS-DOS games without complicated configurations. The update includes numerous cosmetic changes, the addition of Apple II and Atari 800 emulation engines with new games, and 23 new MS-DOS titles like “Zak McKracken” and “Storm Lord.” Notable updates include cleaned cracks for “Blues Brothers” and “Robocop 3,” along with an updated manual for …

Simple Launcher v4.8.0 has been released, featuring major improvements for retro game emulation. The update includes a complete overhaul of Microsoft Windows game scanning, with modular platform-specific classes for better error handling and user interface refinement. New features include enhanced game scanning with improved filtering and executable identification, an API for downloading game artwork, and robust error handling for downloads and game launches. UI/UX enhancements feature a global RetroAchievementsWindow, automated …

Retrom v0.7.49 is a centralized game library and collection management service tailored for emulation. Key features include hosting a cloud game library, automatic scanning and addition of games to your library, and support for Windows, MacOS, and Linux clients. Users can manage emulator profiles per client, access their library via a web client, and launch games across various platforms from a unified interface. The service also downloads game metadata and …