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GameEx v19.60 has been released as a graphical DirectX front-end for MAME, Zinc, Daphne, PC games, and command line emulators, also functioning effectively as a Home Theatre PC solution. Initially designed for Windows XP Media Center and arcade cabinets, it is compatible with Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, and Vista. Users can unlock the full potential of GameEx for just $17 (USD). Download it today to enhance your gaming and …

Simple Launcher v4.7.0 offers a user-friendly frontend for retro gaming, introducing several new features. It now groups multi-file MAME games into single UI entries and includes the RetroGameCoverDownloader for obtaining game cover art. An automatic linking system for Epic, Steam, and Windows Store games has been implemented, alongside an advanced search feature. New user onboarding is streamlined with a first-run guide. UI improvements include markdown rendering and dark mode options. …

Playnite v10.46 is an open-source video game library manager and launcher that integrates with platforms like Steam, GOG, Origin, Battle.net, and Uplay. Key features include support for console emulation, game import from various services, multiple viewing options, and the ability to add custom games. The application offers automatic updates and a portable installation option, allowing users to run it without installation and synchronize databases via services like Dropbox or Google …

Retrom v0.7.46 has been released, offering a centralized game library management service focused on emulation. Users can host their own cloud-based library, automatically scan their filesystem for games, and manage them across multiple desktop clients (Windows, MacOS, Linux). A web client allows library access from anywhere, and emulator profiles can be managed per client for easy sharing. The service enables launching games from various emulators through a single interface and …

IV/Play v2.4.9 has been released as a new desktop-oriented GUI front-end for MAME™, designed by John IV. This application serves as a familiar alternative to MAMEUI, featuring a specific set of keyboard-driven navigation and shortcuts. It is available as a combined x64/x86 app, compatible with Windows 7 and above, and includes Jump List support. IV/Play is designed to be independent from direct MAME settings, ensuring resilience against ongoing core changes …

clrmame v0.6 has been released, offering enhancements for scanning and rebuilding MAME machine sets. Key updates include the addition of a dir2dat module and an option to select compression levels for 7z/zip formats. Users can now utilize configurations from TOML or INI files in the command line version. Several fixes have improved functionality, such as preventing overwriting of settings and addressing specific machine identification issues. The UI has also seen …

Playnite v10.45 has been released as an open-source video game library manager and launcher, supporting third-party platforms like Steam, GOG, Origin, Battle.net, and Uplay. Key features include game emulation support, importing games even if they are not installed, and options for viewing and managing games. Users can add custom games with specific launch options and benefit from automatic updates. The application allows for portable installation, enabling use from any location …

Retrom v0.7.45 has been released as a centralized game library management service focused on emulation. It allows users to host cloud libraries, scan filesystems to automatically add games, and manage installations across multiple desktop clients on Windows, MacOS, and Linux. Users can access their library via a web client, manage emulator profiles per device, and easily launch games across various platforms from one interface. The update includes support for DOSBox …

IV/Play v2.4.7 is a desktop GUI front-end for MAME™, designed by John IV as an alternative to MAMEUI. It features a streamlined, keyboard-driven interface that incorporates familiar navigation and shortcuts from MAMEUI. The application is available as a combined x64/x86 version, targeting Windows 7 and later, and includes features like Jump List support. IV/Play separates MAME option settings to adapt to ongoing core changes affecting MAMEUI, ensuring future compatibility. Download …

Bottles v60.1 has been released, enhancing the Wine wrapper that allows users to run Windows software and games on Linux. The update includes a fix for the runners/cache/dll preferences pages, organized under AdwPreferencesGroup, contributed by @lina-bh. You can download Bottles v60.1 and view the full changelog at the provided source link. Bottles v60.1 has been released. Bottles is a unique Wine wrapper that allows you to run Windows software and …

Swiss r1984 has been released as a comprehensive utility for GameCube homebrew enthusiasts. Often referred to as the “Swiss Army Knife” of GameCube applications, Swiss aims to enhance the homebrew experience by providing a versatile toolset. It offers various features designed to optimize gameplay, improve compatibility, and streamline game management on the console. This update continues to position Swiss as a leading application in the GameCube homebrew community, catering to …

Bottles v60.0 has been released, enhancing the Wine wrapper for running Windows software and games on Linux. Key updates include a new native Wayland option, a fix for Steam Deck controls, and the removal of user tracking. Additional features introduced are the ability to change repository URLs via UI, a registry rules system, and improvements in the bottle creation and details UI. Various fixes were implemented, including issues with desktop …

DSAdvance v2.0 enhances Xbox gamepad emulation for DualSense, DualShock 4, Nintendo Pro controllers, and Joy-Cons. It introduces “Motion Wheel Buttons,” enabling emulation of up to 9 buttons through tilting the gamepad, and features new support for DualSense adaptive triggers in wireless mode. Users can switch modes with ALT + 3/4 and customize aiming buttons. The software now allows single Joy-Con usage with full emulation, merging vibrations, and quick mode switching. …

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, …