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Retrom v0.7.44 is a centralized game library service focused on emulation, allowing users to configure once and play anywhere. Key features include hosting a cloud game library, automatic filesystem scans for games, and installation/uninstallation across multiple desktop clients (Windows, MacOS, Linux). Users can access their library via a web client and manage emulator profiles stored on the server for easy sharing. The platform enables launching games through various emulators from …

Not64 (2025/11/23) is an experimental modification for Wii and GameCube, built with devkitRice. It features SMB share support from WiiSX, IDE-EXI v1 support, and AESND-powered audio, along with minor performance enhancements and graphics quality tweaks. The update includes a fix for loading the IPL ROM font on Wii U and recognizes the NTSC Zelda bonus disc, but offers no compatibility improvements. For download and more information, check the provided source. …

JSIDPlay2 v4.13 has been released, enhancing Commodore 64 sound reproduction. This emulator functions as a SID player for music collections such as HVSC and CGSC and is capable of fully emulating the C64 to run games from the GameBase64 project. Users can download the latest version from the official source. JSIDPlay2 v4.13 has been launched. JSIDPlay2 serves as a Commodore 64 emulator focused on sound reproduction. Additionally, it functions as …

Not64 (2025/11/20) is a newly released experimental modification for Wii and GameCube, built using devkitRice. Key features include SMB share support from WiiSX, IDE-EXI v1 support, AESND-powered audio, and minor performance enhancements, though no compatibility improvements. Graphics quality has been tweaked, and it specifically recognizes the NTSC Zelda bonus disc. The update also includes adjustments for libogc-rice changes, added FlipperMCE and GCMCE support, improved exFAT support, fixed framebuffer color, implemented …

RomM v4.4.1 is a powerful ROM Manager that enables users to scan, enrich, browse, and play their game collections with an intuitive interface. It supports multiple platforms and naming schemes, making it ideal for emulator users. Key features include metadata enhancement from IGDB and MobyGames, direct game play via EmulatorJS and RuffleRS, customizable sharing options for friends, support for major systems like MAME and PlayStation, and the ability to manage …

Playnite v10.44 is an open-source video game library manager and launcher that supports various platforms, including Steam, GOG, Origin, Battle.net, and Uplay. Key features include console emulation support, customizable game imports, three view options, and automatic updates. Users can run Playnite portably without installation and configure the database for syncing via services like Dropbox or Google Drive. Recent updates fixed several issues, such as problems with fullscreen mode and improved …

GameEx v19.55 has been released, serving as a graphical DirectX front-end for MAME, Zinc, Daphne, PC games, and various command line emulators. Ideal for use in Home Theatre PCs, CarPCs, and touchscreen setups, it originally targeted Windows XP Media Center and Arcade Cabinets but supports Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, and Vista. The full version is available for $17 (USD). Download GameEx v19.55 to unlock its features. GameEx v19.55 has …

ROM Properties v2.7 has been released, enhancing file manager functionality by displaying additional information for video game ROM and disc images. Available on Linux and Windows, this update includes support for Android packages, Nintendo 3DS’s Z3DS format, and improved details views on Windows and GNOME Nautilus. The Windows installer now uses Inno Setup, providing various version support. Ubuntu packages are accessible via a PPA for several releases. Users can install …

RetroBat v7.5.1 has been released, featuring a suite of Batch and Powershell scripts for configuring and launching EmulationStation on Windows. This user-friendly frontend gathers your ROMs and runs compatible emulators like RetroArch. RetroBat installs necessary software for an optimal retro gaming experience and operates in Portable Mode. Key features include a highly customizable interface with numerous themes, media scraping for game collections, support for 150+ systems, themed collections, and a …

RomM v4.4.0 has been released, enhancing the ROM Manager for managing game collections. It features a user-friendly interface with support for multiple platforms and custom tags. Key functionalities include scanning existing libraries for metadata from IGDB and MobyGames, the ability to play games directly in the browser using EmulatorJS and RuffleRS, and sharing libraries with controlled permissions. It supports various naming schemes for MAME, Nintendo Switch, and Sony PlayStation, can …

Retrom v0.7.43 has been released, offering a centralized game library management service focusing on emulation. Users can host a cloud-based library, automatically adding games from their filesystem and playing them on Windows, MacOS, and Linux clients. Access is available through a web client, allowing profile management and configuration sharing across devices. The update improves emulatorJS version from 4.2.1 to 4.2.3, addresses bugs in built-in PPSSPP emulation, enhances caching, and optimizes …

EmulationStation Desktop Edition (ES-DE) v3.4.0 has been released as a customizable frontend for launching games across various platforms, including Ubuntu, macOS, and Windows. Key updates include playtime tracking, improved game sorting, additional ScreenScraper regions, and new file format support. Enhancements also cater to Android users, introducing experimental dual-screen support and various emulator updates. Deprecated elements from previous versions have been removed, and bug fixes have enhanced overall performance. This free, …

DSAdvance v1.9 has been released, enhancing Xbox gamepad emulation for devices like the Sony DualSense, DualShock 4, and Nintendo Pro controller. Key features include tilt-based driving for retro games, touchpad stick emulation, and improved keyboard and mouse capabilities. The update introduces steering wheel emulation and parameters for wheel settings in game profiles. Desktop control is now easier, allowing seamless switching between games and Windows. The launcher includes options for the …

RetroBat v7.5.0 has been released, offering a collection of Batch and Powershell scripts to configure and launch EmulationStation on Windows. This frontend software organizes ROMs and runs games through compatible emulators like RetroArch. It operates in Portable Mode, allowing use from HDD or removable devices. Key features include a highly customizable interface with various themes, media scraping for game collections, and pre-configured support for over 150 systems. RetroBat facilitates easy …

Retrom v0.7.42 is a centralized game library management service focused on emulation, compatible with Windows, MacOS, and Linux. Features include hosting a cloud game library, scanning files to automate game addition, and managing emulator profiles for easy configuration sharing across devices. Users can access their library through a web client and launch games from one interface. The update allows for local metadata quality configuration and includes sidebar UI tweaks for …

Playnite v10.43 has been released, offering an open-source video game library manager and launcher that supports third-party platforms like Steam, GOG, Origin, Battle.net, and Uplay. Key features include game emulation support, the ability to import games from various services (even uninstalled ones), customizable views, and the option to add custom games with launch settings. The application automatically updates and can be run portably without installation, allowing for database syncing via …

IV/Play v2.3.0, pronounced ‘Four Play’, is a new desktop GUI front-end for MAME™, designed by John IV as an alternative to MAMEUI. It features a focused set of tools, keyboard navigation, and shortcuts reminiscent of MAMEUI. The app is available as a combo x64/x86 application for Windows 7 and later, utilizing Jump List support. Notably, IV/Play is separate from setting MAME options directly, making it adaptable to ongoing core changes …

Retrom v0.7.41 has been released, serving as a centralized game library and collection management service with a focus on emulation. Users can host their own cloud game library, scan files, and add games automatically. The service supports installation and play across Windows, MacOS, and Linux desktops, with web access available. It allows per-client emulator profile management, enabling easy configuration sharing and game launching from a single interface. The update includes …

Simple Launcher v4.6.0 has been released, enhancing the retro gaming experience. Key updates include the new GameCoverScraper tool for online cover image scraping, bug fixes for BatchConvertToRVZ, and enhanced RomValidator for No-Intro compatible dat file generation. Configuration updates for multiple systems were made, along with options to increase games per page and new aspect ratios for button generation. Performance improvements include caching for the “Feeling Lucky” feature and better RetroAchievements …

ClrMamePro v4.050 has been released, functioning as a ROM manager to adapt to frequent changes in MAME, including new gamesets. The latest version addresses several issues: it fixes an XML parser problem with CDATA or comment endings, ensures that parent ROMs of some device clones are correctly marked, and improves detection of unnecessary files in sample parents. Users can download the 32-bit or 64-bit versions from the provided links. ClrMamePro …

Playnite v10.42 is an open-source video game library manager and launcher, supporting platforms like Steam, GOG, Origin, Battle.net, and Uplay. This version enhances emulation support for consoles, allowing users to import and run games through emulators. Key features include game import from various services, multiple viewing options, custom game additions, and automatic updates. It also offers portable installation for flexibility in database syncing via services like Dropbox or Google Drive. …

GameEx v19.52 has been released as a graphical DirectX-based front-end compatible with MAME, Zinc, Daphne, PC games, and command line emulators, making it suitable for Home Theatre PCs and CarPCs. Initially intended for Windows XP Media Center and arcade cabinets, it supports Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, and Vista. Users can unlock its full features for $17 (USD). Download the latest version to enhance your gaming experience. GameEx v19.52 has …

Bottles v51.25 has been released, offering a user-friendly way to run Windows software and games on Linux. The update includes several fixes: addressing an invalid method call when adjusting the “update-date” preference, preventing exceptions during dependency updates, and ensuring complete folder removal upon bottle deletion. It also adds support for the st terminal and resolves a broken CMD action with xfce4-terminal. Additionally, the update now loads BottleConfig from bottle.yml if …

emuze v0.57.0 is a graphical frontend for emulators compatible with Windows, Linux, and Steam Deck. The release features a fast UI, one-click importing of emulators and ROMs, metadata fetching from IGDB, and gamepad support. Notable updates include the addition of Microsoft XBOX and Sega Mega LD systems, pre-configured emulators like xemu and Flycast, and reduced software size. It supports various file extensions and updates bundled emulators like Dolphin and RPCS3. …

IV/Play v2.2.2 has been released, offering a desktop-oriented GUI front-end for MAME™. Designed by John IV as a familiar alternative to MAMEUI, it features a keyboard-driven interface that retains many navigation shortcuts from MAMEUI. The application targets Windows 7 and higher and includes features like Jump List support. Unlike MAMEUI, IV/Play is decoupled from directly setting MAME options, aiming to remain adaptable amid ongoing core changes. It is available as …