Tag Archives: Tools

PadForge v3.0.7 has been released, a modern controller mapping utility for Windows. It allows 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. This enables games and applications to recognize them as real hardware. For detailed changes, refer to the changelog at the provided GitHub link. Users can download the new version from …

clrmame v0.7.1 has been released, offering enhancements for scanning and rebuilding MAME machine sets. Key updates include fixes for the ‘archive as files’ option, improved command line behavior regarding paths and settings, and better handling of incorrectly named machines. The tool now reports all instances of these errors. Additionally, ZipArchive and related libraries were updated for faster zip operations. The user interface has been adjusted to improve tree refresh functionality, …

DSAdvance v2.2 is now available, offering advanced Xbox gamepad emulation for various controllers, including Sony DualSense, DualShock 4, and Nintendo Pro controllers. Key features include motion-based aiming and driving, touchpad stick emulation, and keyboard/mouse emulation with external pedals. The update adds support for extra buttons on Digispark-compatible boards and the ability to bind these to specific functions. Users can disable motion controls and access documentation easily. Improvements include better mode …

PadForge v3.0.5 is a Windows utility for mapping controllers, keyboards, and mice to various virtual game devices like Xbox 360 and DualShock 4. It utilizes ViGEmBus, vJoy, and Windows MIDI Services, allowing games and applications to recognize them as real hardware. The latest version includes updates and improvements, and users can check the changelog for details. Download PadForge v3.0.5 from the official GitHub page. PadForge v3.0.5 has been released. It …

PadForge v3.0.3 is a modern controller mapping utility for Windows, allowing users to map any controller, keyboard, or mouse to virtual Xbox 360, DualShock 4, custom DirectInput, or MIDI controllers. It utilizes ViGEmBus, vJoy, and Windows MIDI Services, enabling games and applications to recognize these mapped devices as real hardware. For detailed updates, refer to the changelog on GitHub. Download PadForge v3.0.3 from the provided source. PadForge v3.0.3 has been …

PadForge v3.0.0 is now available, offering a modern controller mapping utility for Windows. It allows 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, making them recognizable as real hardware by games and applications. For detailed updates, check the changelog at GitHub. Download PadForge v3.0.0 from the provided source. PadForge v3.0.0 has been …

PadForge Git (2026/04/27) has been released as a modern controller mapping utility for Windows. It allows users to map any controller, keyboard, or mouse to virtual devices like Xbox 360, DualShock 4, custom DirectInput, or MIDI controllers. This is achieved through ViGEmBus, vJoy, and Windows MIDI Services, enabling games and applications to recognize these as real hardware. Users can download the software to enhance their gaming experience. PadForge Git (2026/04/27) …

Playnite v10.53 is an open-source video game library manager and launcher that supports various third-party platforms such as Steam, GOG, Origin, Battle.net, and Uplay. Key features include game emulation support, game import from multiple services (including Windows Store), customizable views, and the ability to add custom games. The application provides automatic updates and a portable installation option that allows it to run from anywhere with database synchronization through services like …

Simple Launcher v5.3.3 has been released, enhancing the emulator frontend for retro gaming. Key updates include improved support for .bat files, fixes for path validation and containment checks, and the addition of necessary resource files for PSX packaging such as icons, images, game info databases, and encryption keys. The release also includes comprehensive unit tests for ZIP path traversal validation, temporary directory cleanup, and .bat file validation. Users can download …

clrmame v0.7.0 has been released, providing updates for scanning and rebuilding MAME machine sets. Key changes include fixes for the ‘archive as files’ option, improved command line functionality regarding settings and relative paths, and enhanced handling of mislabeled machines. The update also boosts performance with ZipArchive and zlib-ng improvements and includes upgrades for cli11 and bit7z. Additionally, the UI now refreshes the tree view differently to address a rare refresh …

Simple Launcher v5.3.2 has been released, enhancing the emulator frontend for retro gaming. Key updates include a complete overhaul of the auto-updater, introducing a real-time progress bar and global exception handling. Additional features involve more localized tooltips, improved UI for system image selection, and enhanced data filepath handling, including support for long paths. The update also includes a comprehensive unit test suite, standardized emulator paths with official download links, and …

RPCN v1.8.6 has been released, enhancing RPCS3’s multiplayer features. This version introduces rooms for matchmaking, scoreboards, and user storage for cloud saves. Users can configure settings through the rpcn.cfg file. The update also includes dependency improvements. For those interested, RPCN v1.8.5 is available for download. RPCN v1.8.6 has been launched. RPCN is a server that provides multiplayer capabilities for RPCS3, featuring rooms for matchmaking, scoreboards, and title user storage (such …

Igir v5.0.1 has been released as a zero-setup ROM collection manager that efficiently sorts, filters, extracts, archives, patches, and reports on collections of any size across various operating systems. The changelog for April 21, 2026, includes updates such as upgrading the dependency Bun to v1.3.13, compiling with “baseline” Bun versions, and improving documentation with additional badges. It also addresses CI fixes for commenting on locked issues and triggers for the …

Gameplay v0.81 has been released, offering a user-friendly frontend for DosBox, DosBox-X, and Scumm to play MS-DOS games effortlessly. Users can select a game from a preconfigured list with optimal audio, graphics, and settings—no complex setup required. The latest update fixed base directories left in debug mode and added new games, including “La Aventura Original,” “Corrupt,” “El Capitan Trueno,” “El Enigma de Aceps,” “Jabato,” “Megacorp,” “Don Quijote,” “Starlife,” “Stunts,” and …

Igir v5.0.0 has been released as a powerful, zero-setup ROM collection manager that supports sorting, filtering, and patching across all OS. This update, resulting from around 100 hours of development, features extensive documentation improvements and a new guiding principles page. Significant enhancements include compatibility with Bun for faster performance, optimized caching mechanisms, and a range of new command-line options. Performance profiling led to speed enhancements, and several improvements were made, …

Simple Launcher v5.3.1 is an emulator frontend designed to simplify retro gaming. The latest update includes various bug fixes such as improved network handling with 15-second HTTP request timeouts, enhanced game scanning with fixed JSON parsing, and better memory management to prevent leaks. Key improvements involve enhanced RetroArch validation and better error handling for batch file executions. Security measures have been added to prevent path traversal issues. The update also …

Simple Launcher v5.3.0 enhances retro gaming with improved CHD support for various emulators using the built-in CHDMounter tool. Newly supported emulators include Mednafen, PCSX-Redux, and Gens, among others. The update also introduces Nintendo Wii support for RetroAchievements and new customization options, such as themes and font size control. Additional features include smarter elevation detection, safety mechanisms to manage processes, and improved documentation. Technical improvements consist of an API-based scanning method …

PadForge v2.4.1 has been released as a modern controller mapping utility for Windows, enabling users to map any controller, keyboard, or mouse to various virtual gaming controllers like Xbox 360 and DualShock 4. Key updates include a theme-aware popup, live theme updates, and the ability to dismiss the popup by clicking outside. The tool now features a cleaner shadow effect, adjustable touchpad overlay opacity, and wider port fields. Additional improvements …

EmulationStation Desktop Edition (ES-DE) v3.4.1 has been released as a customizable frontend for launching games across multiple platforms, integrating with RetroArch and other emulators. It supports various operating systems, including Ubuntu, Windows, and macOS, and is open source. Recent updates include support for AArch64/ARM64 architecture, enhancements for Android multi-user setups, and new emulators and features across platforms. Notable additions include support for Xbox, Xbox 360, and various game systems, with …

Retrom v0.8.1 has been released, offering a centralized game library management service optimized for emulation. Key features include hosting a cloud library, automatic game scanning, and multi-platform support (Windows, MacOS, Linux). Users can access their library via a web client, manage emulator profiles on a per-client basis, and launch games seamlessly from a single interface. The update also includes automatic metadata and artwork downloads for enhanced library presentation. Notable fixes …

Not64 (2026/04/10) is an experimental modification for Wii and GameCube, built with devkitRice. Key features include SMB share support from WiiSX, IDE-EXI v1 support, AESND-powered audio, and minor performance enhancements, though there are no compatibility improvements. Graphics quality has been tweaked, and it recognizes the NTSC Zelda bonus disc. The changelog notes adjustments for libogc-rice changes. Download the latest version [here]. Not64 (2026/04/10) has been released. Not64 serves as an …

Gameplay v0.70 has been released, enhancing the experience of playing MS-DOS games through frontends like DosBox. This update simplifies gameplay without the need for configuration; users can select a game and play instantly. Key additions include a new Atari ST emulation engine, options to remove and restore games from the main list, and improved graphics for unavailable games. New titles have been added across various platforms, including “Super Street Fighter …

Playnite v10.52 is an open-source video game library manager and launcher that integrates with platforms like Steam, GOG, Origin, Battle.net, and Uplay, also supporting game emulation. Key features include game import capabilities from multiple services, console emulation support, three view options, and custom game addition. The application now updates automatically and can be run portably without installation. The latest update fixed issues such as fullscreen background music playback and HDR …

Swiss r2041 has been released, enhancing the GameCube homebrew experience. This update features improvements such as reduced FSP connection timeout from 5 minutes to 10 seconds, support for USB Dolphin in SD mode, and fixes for known issues including reading unrecognized disc headers. It also introduces environment variables like WIILOAD and VIDEO_PIXEL_PERFECT, along with options for region switching and file browser types. The update ensures memory cards are unlocked with …

namDHC v2.0 has been released as a Windows frontend for CHDMAN, requiring CHDMAN.exe in the same directory. It supports versions “0.236” to “0.240”. Key updates in v1.12 include migration to AutoHotkey v2, enhanced GUI/threading, improved message handling, and job execution stability. New features added are 7zip support and drag-and-drop functionality for input files. The software now includes DVD create/extract support and has updated CHDMAN to version 0.287, while removing batch …