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GameEx v19.67 has been released, offering a graphical DirectX-based front-end for MAME, Zinc, Daphne, PC games, and various command line emulators. It functions well as a Home Theatre PC solution and is suitable for CarPC and touchscreen applications. Initially designed for Windows XP Media Center and arcade cabinets, it is compatible with Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, and Vista. You can unlock the full potential of the front end for …

Retrom v0.8.0 has been released, enhancing centralized game library management with a focus on emulation. Key features include hosting a cloud game library, automatic scanning for games, and multi-platform support (Windows, MacOS, Linux). Users can manage emulator profiles across devices and access libraries via a web client. A significant update is the introduction of cloud saves for standalone emulators, allowing save data synchronization across clients. However, cross-syncing between built-in and …

Retro Multi Tools v2 has been released, offering a cross-platform desktop utility for managing, inspecting, modifying, and launching retro game ROMs. This update enhances user experience and functionality, making it easier for gamers to interact with their favorite retro games. With a focus on versatility, the tool supports various platforms, allowing users to customize and optimize their gameplay. Whether for nostalgic gamers or developers, Retro Multi Tools v2 provides essential …

DS4MapperTest v0.0.26 has been released, serving as a platform for testing various mapping configurations. It supports controllers like the DualShock 4, DualSense, 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless, Steam Controller, JoyCon, and Switch Pro. Recent updates include fixing Steam Controller grip buttons as gyro triggers, correcting the linear acceleration curve for the Gyro Mouse, and adding action presets for the Touchpad. A humorous anecdote was shared by Pipkin Pippa about an experience …

DualSenseY-v2 56 is a powerful tool for controlling Sony DualSense controllers on Windows, offering extensive customization options for LED, adaptive triggers, haptics, and microphone controls. Key features include the ability to connect multiple controllers, emulate Xbox 360/DualShock 4, map triggers and analog stick inputs, and use gyroscopes for mouse control. Users can manage LED settings based on battery level and audio, adjust speaker volume, and utilize screenshot functionality. Configuration management …

direlera-rs v0.4.0 has been released, offering a Rust-based server that utilizes the Kaillera protocol for online multiplayer in emulators. Key features include: basic Kaillera 0.83 protocol support, multi-room game hosting, global and in-game chat, ping calculation, and TOML configuration files. It also includes a Wireshark protocol dissector (Lua) and EUC-KR encoding support. The changelog highlights a bug fix for game quitting and enhanced client ping measurement, along with improved CI/CD …

EmuLinker-K v1.0.2 has been released, enhancing online multiplayer for emulators using the Kaillera protocol. This Kotlin rewrite of EmulinkerSF focuses on performance, security, and user-friendly features. Notable updates include seamless localization in multiple languages, improved server performance, and new helper scripts for easier administration. The update addresses previous bugs, notably a server slowdown issue, and includes a Kotlin Multiplatform library for Kaillera messages. Configuration cleanup and updates of project dependencies …

Retrom v0.7.55 has been released, offering a centralized game library management service with an emphasis on emulation. Users can host a cloud game library, scan their filesystem for automatic game additions, and manage installations across Windows, MacOS, and Linux clients. A web client allows access from anywhere, and emulator profiles can be managed per client, facilitating easy configuration sharing. The service also automatically downloads game metadata and artwork for an …

MameCloudRom v1.0 has been released, offering a virtual file system for MAME ROM management on Windows. Key features include a Lazy Download mechanism that fetches missing ROMs from a remote server, customizable path prefixes for file organization, and a dynamic routing engine. Enhanced stability, multi-language support, and a detailed downloader with progress indicators are also included. The setup is simplified through an interactive script that configures the environment. Importantly, MCR …

DS4MapperTest v0.0.25 has been released as a platform for testing various mapping ideas. It supports multiple controllers, including DualShock 4, DualSense, and others. Key updates in the changelog include improved touchpad actions and regions for DS4 and DualSense, adjustments for steam controller touchpad jitter, and modifications to touchpad button interactions. There are also enhancements for virtual gamepad connectivity and saving options, along with a version number added to profile JSON …

Gameplay v0.51, a user-friendly frontend for DosBox, DosBox-X, and Scumm, simplifies playing MS-DOS games by requiring no configuration. Players can easily select a game from a preconfigured list with optimal settings. The update includes enhancements to the Amiga engine, such as harddisk and second disk options, and palette correction. Notable fixes were made to games like Space Quest and Leisure Suit Larry, as well as the addition of various titles, …

IV/Play v2.4.16, a new desktop GUI front-end for MAME™, is released. Designed by John IV, it serves as an alternative to MAMEUI, featuring a targeted set of functions and a keyboard-driven interface that uses similar navigation shortcuts. The app supports both x64 and x86 architectures and is aimed at Windows 7 or later, incorporating features like Jump List support. Notably, IV/Play is designed to separate MAME options from direct settings, …

Igir v4.3.2 has been released as a zero-setup ROM collection manager for all OS types, enabling sorting, filtering, extracting, archiving, patching, and reporting on ROM collections. The update addresses user-reported bugs and introduces new features: the –patch-only option for writing only patched ROMs, and the –trim-scan-files option to enhance processing speed by selectively scanning files. Additionally, it now handles regional variants for frontends like EmulationStation and ROMM, ensuring accurate identification …

The ns-emu-mod-downloader v0.2.2 is a lightweight command-line tool designed to automate the downloading and installation of mods for Switch emulators. It scans installed games, retrieves compatible mods, and downloads them quickly and simultaneously, simplifying the process of obtaining performance patches and gameplay tweaks. This version supports all Yuzu forks and is compatible with Linux, Windows, and macOS. Unlike the outdated SwitchEmuModDownloader, it is a standalone tool under 1 MB and …

Retrom v0.7.54 offers a centralized game library and collection management service focused on emulation, allowing users to configure once and play anywhere. It enables hosting a cloud game library, scanning filesystems to automatically add games, and installing/uninstalling games on multiple desktop clients (Windows, MacOS, Linux). Users can access their library via a web client, manage emulator profiles per client, and launch games through a single interface. The update includes automatic …

Gameplay v0.50 has been released, offering a user-friendly frontend for DosBox, DosBox-X, and Scumm to play MS-DOS games effortlessly, with no setup required. Users can simply select a game from the list and start playing, as everything is preconfigured for optimal audio and graphics. The latest update includes an enhanced Amiga engine and a revised Dosbox-X engine, along with new Amiga games such as Ghost’n Goblins and Leisure Suit Larry. …

Playnite v10.51 is an open-source video game library manager and launcher, supporting third-party libraries like Steam, GOG, Origin, Battle.net, and Uplay, along with console emulation. Key features include importing games from various services, console game support through emulators, multiple viewing options, and the ability to add custom games. The application offers automatic updates and can be run portably without installation, allowing for database synchronization via services like Dropbox. Recent updates …

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 …