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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 …

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. …

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 …

DS4MapperTest v0.0.23 has been released primarily for testing mapping ideas. It supports various controllers including DualShock 4, DualSense, and Switch Pro. Significant changes include updates to the Gyro Mouse functionality, with adjustments to scales, thresholds, and acceleration curves. Compatibility with older versions is broken due to data type changes. The profile parsing has been improved to enhance future updates. Key features added include presets for stick pad actions, adjusted smoothing …

DualSenseY-v2 55 is a powerful tool for customizing Sony DualSense (PS5) controllers on Windows, offering features like LED control, adaptive trigger settings, and haptic feedback. Users can connect multiple controllers, run Xbox 360/DualShock 4 emulation, and map triggers to mouse clicks. It also supports gyro controls, touchpad functionalities, and customizable lightbar effects based on audio levels. Notable updates in this version include added Chinese and Italian languages and a fix …

RPCN v1.8.5 has been released, enhancing the RPCS3 multiplayer server with features like matchmaking, scoreboards, and cloud saves. The configuration settings are detailed in rpcn.cfg. Key updates include new signal handlers for graceful termination and a streamlined email validation process via a single EmailUrl entry, credited to tomalexander. Additionally, the docker files have been updated. Users can download RPCN v1.8.5 from the provided source. RPCN v1.8.5 has been released. RPCN …

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 …