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DS4MapperTest v0.0.27 has been released as a testing platform for various controller mappings, supporting devices like DualShock 4 and DualSense. Key updates include a small RWC calculator, fixed data binding for MinAccelYSens, and improved settings for the Touchpad Action Pad. The default mode for the outer ring is now set to true, and bindings for touchpad controls have been added. Additionally, adjustments were made to the Steam Controller’s touchpad mouse …

DSAdvance v2.1 has been released, enhancing Xbox gamepad emulation for various controllers, including Sony’s DualSense and DualShock 4. Key features include tilt control for aiming and driving, touchpad stick emulation, and keyboard/mouse functionality. The update includes fixes for Joy-Con detection, touchpad button emulation, and improved battery display. It also introduces stick emulation for tilt control in mouse mode and specific game profiles for titles like Spider-Man (2001) and Grand Theft …

Simple Launcher v5.2.0 has been released, enhancing retro gaming by providing an emulator frontend. The update introduces a feature that converts CHD files to ISO on-the-fly for Xemu and Xenia emulators, enabling the storage of Xbox and Xbox 360 ISOs in CHD format. It includes two tools: “BatchConvertToXiso” for optimizing Xbox ISOs and “BatchConvertToCHD” for converting ISO files to CHD, achieving up to 30% size reduction. Additionally, it has added …

Key2Joy v0.8.0-alpha.78ca440a04 has been released, allowing users to simulate a joystick, controller, or gamepad using a keyboard, mouse, or other triggers. Beyond basic button simulation, it supports complex actions through Javascript and Lua scripting. The update includes an upgrade to .NET 9 by @luttje. For more information and downloads, visit the provided source. Key2Joy v0.8.0-alpha.78ca440a04 has been released. This tool allows you to emulate a Joystick/Controller/Gamepad using your keyboard, mouse, …

Retro Multi Tools v4.1.0 has been released, providing a cross-platform desktop utility for handling retro game ROMs. This tool allows users to manage, inspect, modify, and launch these ROMs effectively, enhancing the gaming experience for retro enthusiasts. The update brings improved functionalities and user-friendly features tailored for gamers. Retro Multi Tools v4.1.0 has been launched. Retro Multi Tools is a versatile desktop application designed for managing, inspecting, modifying, and launching …

Key2Joy v0.8.0-alpha.c929d23c5f has been released, allowing users to simulate a joystick, controller, or gamepad using keyboard, mouse, or other triggers. In addition to basic button simulations, users can create complex actions using JavaScript and Lua scripting. The updated changelog features new actions for minimizing or changing the active window, contributed by @luttje. Users can download the latest version for enhanced gaming control. Key2Joy v0.8.0-alpha.c929d23c5f has been released. You can simulate …

Retro Multi Tools v3 has been released, offering a cross-platform desktop utility designed for managing, inspecting, modifying, and launching retro game ROMs. This new version enhances user experience with improved features, making it easier for gamers and developers to handle classic games. Retro Multi Tools v3 has been released. Retro Multi Tools is a versatile desktop application that works across platforms for managing, inspecting, modifying, and launching retro game ROMs.…More

CHDMAN_SIMD v0.286 has been released, featuring SIMD and pipeline optimizations for MAME’s chdman, specifically supporting SHA-NI, AVX2, LZMA ASM, and zlib-ng. The update includes patches and standalone build scripts for GCC, Clang, and Intel ICX. Additionally, a new chip-8 core has been added. You can download CHDMAN_SIMD v0.286 from the provided source. CHDMAN_SIMD version 0.286 has been released. This update includes SIMD and pipeline optimizations for MAME’s chdman, featuring enhancements …

Key2Joy v0.8.0-alpha.8ba1b49958 is now available, allowing users to simulate a joystick, controller, or gamepad through keyboard, mouse, or other triggers. Users can perform simple button presses or utilize JavaScript and Lua for complex actions. Notable changes in this release include the removal of the plugin system and fixes to the command-line interface. The updates were made by developer @luttje. For more details or to download the release, refer to the …

Gameplay v0.60 has been released, enhancing the experience of playing MS-DOS games through a user-friendly frontend for DosBox and Scumm. The latest update allows users to download missing games automatically, along with additional content like images and manuals. Configuration menus have been rewritten for clarity, and the MS-DOS engine now supports a 4:3 screen format. The update includes several new game titles, including all entries of “Eye of the Beholder” …

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 …