Thursday, August 31, 2000

	After Burner Emu
	(posted by Aber - 21:21) Wow, we sure didn't have to wait long did we? The emu is released, and works beautifully! Finally we can play this fantastic classic. Thanks to VGN for the news Check out the link below to go to the homepage where you can nab a copy of this special emu, happy flying!  Link: After Burner Emu

SNK Japan Closing?

(posted by Aber - 21:06) NeoRageX is reporting that come October, SNK Japan will close it's doors for good. This comes just months after SNK was bought out & pulled out of the American market, killing the popular Neo Geo Pocket Color here in the states. If this is in fact true, it will be a sad day for gamers, as SNK was a big part of videogming for more than 2 decades. In addition to the ill-fated NGPC & Neo Geo, SNK was responsible for some great games like Baseball Stars for the NES (still the best console baseball game ever, IMO), the Metal Slug series, and of course, the popular& long running King of Fighters series. Check the link below for more on this sad news  Link: NeoRageX.com

	ClrMAME Pro
	(posted by Aber - 20:38) The homepage for this excellent rom manager was updated with the following news: Logiqx updated the CPS2 datfile again. It's based on NAZ's latest CPS2 FAQ. dumm di dumm....3 days to go.... Hmmmm...that last line seems interesting, wouldn't ya say?  Link: ClrMAME Pro

Genesis Power release #238

(posted by Aber - 20:22) The Batman theme continues with release #238, Batman Forever. Also added was this news tidit: We have had a few requests for some sports games. We are happy to comply. In the next few weeks, we will add some sports games to the mix of our releases. Often we will release multiple games in a series on one day, spaced out over the entire day. Watch the "next release time" clock at the top of this page and check back often for new releases. Excellent news, considering that sports games were considered the Genny's forte. Can't wait to see if my fave Powerball will be included in the upcoming releases.  Link: Genesis Power

	Sega Xtreme
	(posted by Aber - 20:02) Busy as ever, Sega Xtreme was updated again with news of a much requested SX Faq. Version 1.02 is online, click the link below to check it out.  Link: Sega Xtreme

M.A.M.E. WIP

(posted by Aber - 19:54) The MAME WIP was updated with the following info: 31st August 2000: Jürgen Buchmüller simplified the makefile handling. Nicola Salmoria sent in a driver for World Beach Volley, again without sound due to an undumped PIC chip. Nicola also sped up the graphics decoding a bit and did some cosmetic changes to Xexex, but most of the graphics is still missing. Brad Oliver fixed Winter Bobble to work on Macs. Check the link below for more info & pics of World Beach Volley  Link: MAME WIP

Frogacuda, signing off...

(posted by Frogacuda - 17:32) Well the time has come, at last. I am moving away from home and into my dorm at 7:00AM tomorrow. It seems like it will be time for me to pack up my computer soon, so it looks like I'm done for the day. I don't know what kind of hardware I'll need to get setup on campus, so I might be a few days before I'm able to resume posting. Until then I leave the news to the rest of the staff. Well... bye!

After Burner Emu

(posted by Frogacuda - 17:20) JoseQ put up an interesting link. It seems someone has finally figured out the sprite hardware for After Burner. While what appears at this link at first appears to be obviously fake, if you follow the site through you'll see some pretty convincing evidence. This could be what we've all been waiting for. I would also like to draw light to the fact that one of the coolest shooters ever made, Thunderblade, is also unencrypted (at least the japanese version), and runs on the same harware, so who knows what the future will bring. Keep an eye on this one.  Link: After Burner Emu

	Famicom Emu for Gameboy 0.00
	(posted by Frogacuda - 16:32) The Famicom emu for Wonderswan page has been updated with screens of the emu running under Gameboy Color! This is indeed an impressive feat. A download is availible, as well , but the docs are in japanese. Check out Donkey Kong, and Donkey Kong Jr on the GBC at the homepage. Thanks to VGN for the news.  Link: Famicom for Wonderswan

NESten WIP

(posted by Frogacuda - 10:27) The homepage for this great Windows NES emu has been updated for the fisrt time since April. Here's the progress report as it appears on the homepage: Thanks to efforts made by Quietust & Co, MMC5 is now working better than ever... I have made NESten's XLater (Basically a color space converter) into a DLL file. What this actually means, is that you can now make external DLL's with your own custom image effects. Some interesting bugs in the File loading window have been removed. VS games now work, and you can insert coins. A little code cleanup. Still looking for a bug concerning cheats. Need to redo .ini system... Need to redo mapper interface... Need to complete XLater DLL interface. Good news indeed. Head to the homepage to check out some screens. Thanks to JoseQ for the news.  Link: NESten

	Neko Project II 0.23a
	(posted by Frogacuda - 09:09) This Windows Sharp PC9801 emu has gotten anothe minor bugfix update. This corrects a problem with the ADPCM emulation. Thanks to Retrogames for the news. Head for the homepage to download.  Link: Neko Project II

	Dreamcast Price Drop
	(posted by lilac - 08:08) Sega has announced that new Dreamcasts will now carry a price of $149.99 (US) - $50 off the original tag. Effective immediately, this new price scheme should bring the DC closer to Nintendo 64 and Playstation sale levels and help it compete with Playstation 2 once it arrives stateside.

	Rumor Mill
	(posted by Frogacuda - 01:11) JoseQ dishes out another great Rumor Mill, and this one is a biggie. Look for news about Virtua, SMOG, Apollo, MIMIC, Ages, another top-secret competitor in the Sega CD emu race (makes 4 bt my count), and more! Make sure to go check this out now.  Link: Emuviews

Sega System C2 WIP

(posted by Aber - 00:07) Well, this is becoming quite the habit. The Sega System C2 WIP was updated yet again today, with some info on 2 of my fave puzzle games. Here's what's new: Puyo Puyo 2 gameplay now seems to work more correctly, Columns now accepts coins etc instead of being locked to freeplay and aside from colours now appears fully playable. Columns 2 likewise is now playble in C2emu (or at least should be when/if there is a new release sometime) with sound etc. although the colour palette is still incorrect. Check the link to check out the 4 WIP pics of Columns  Link: Sega System C2 WIP

Wednesday, August 30, 2000

PC Engine Power

(posted by Aber - 23:50) If your a fan of this popular PC Engine CD ISO site (as I am), you've noticed that the normal homepage (www.pcenginepower.com) hasn't been online for a couple of weeks. However, thankfully the backup site is still online & was updated with the following news recently: Please excuse the main site problems. The Site is still around just not online. Check here at the backup site for updates. Good to know the site is not dead as I had previously feared :oP Check the link to find the back-up site  Link: PCE Power Backup Site

Virtual Boy

(posted by Aber - 23:34) Just noticed this small update at the homepage of the Reality Boy emu, the Unoffical Nintendo Virtual Boy Homepage. Seems the author has embarked on an interesting project: I added a HowTo Build your own reprogramable cartridge page this is just a start but it includes pic's of my current carts. Im also reworking the sprites for my Arkanoid clone, maybe soon Ill get that project officially going. Quite the undertaking, check it out at the link below  Link: Virtual Boy

M.A.M.E. WIP

(posted by Aber - 23:11) The official MAME WIP page was updated with the follwing updates the last few days: 30th August 2000: Olivier Galibert has resumed work on the Xexex driver, adding preliminary sprites and background emulation. Fortunately Olivier has vowed to perfect them at a later date, so you will see more and better pictures then ;-) 29th August 2000: Nicola Salmoria added correct Z80 ADPCM emulation to the Legendary Wings / Trojan driver. Yochizo added Battle Garegga to the Toaplan2 driver but it has problems with the current 68k emulation core. Haze added Winter Bobble to the Snow Bros driver. 28th August 2000: Zsolt Vasvari added cocktail mode and fixed sprite lag in Legendary Wings / Trojan and Ghosts and Goblins. Ernesto Corvi added proper timing to the PlayChoice 10 driver, fixing tearing in the scrolling games and fixing Ninja Gaiden 3. Jürgen Buchmüller modified the Pokey RNG functions to finally work as they would in real hardware. Nicola Salmoria sent in a driver for Big Twin, without sound support though. Check the link below to see the latest WIP pics  Link: MAME WIP

	INI Files
	(posted by Slasher - 15:56) New Translated ini files for Nemu 64 ini 3.7 in Spanish, Corn ini 1.9 and TRWinGL ini 1.4. Get yours at the homepage.  Link: Spinal

	Sega System C2 WIP
	(posted by Slasher - 12:30) Well the WIP keeps pooring out from this driver. Haze has worked out the protection and now has PotoPoto running. He has posted 3 nice little pictures, one of the title screen, how to play screen and an in-game screenshot.  Link: C2 Driver

MIMIC WIP

(posted by Slasher - 12:23) Their is some more MIMIC WIP posted on the MIMIC page. This WIP states that the author fixed a bug in the z80 core and more about the GB driver. Here is the official word: Fixed yet another bug in the Z80 core. This time the whole concept of HALT was wrong. This fixed SMS:Gauntlet. I also got the Gameboy VDP displaying something sensible. I wonder what else now works. I don't think many arcade games use HALT, but consoles seem to use it alot to sync with vblank and doing raster tricks. There are two pics posted, take a look at them by clicking the link.  Link: MIMIC

	A-Saturn v0.16
	(posted by Slasher - 12:17) Azuco the author of A-Saturn released a new version of the Saturn emulator. This new version is 0.16 and all that is mentioned of what's new is more support ST-V. The download is waiting for you. Thanks to StinkyJoe for the news.  Link:

	Sega Xtreme
	(posted by Frogacuda - 11:52) Our freinds over at Sega Xtreme have been busy lately. They have added Rise of the Dragon a spiffy futuristic adventure game of teh old-school variety. IceMan2k also informs me that the Saturn games are back up(!). Head on over to download.  Link: Sega Xtreme

FPSE WIP

(posted by Frogacuda - 11:40) The homepage for the multi-platfor Free Playstation Emulator has been updated. Here's whta they say to look for in version 0.09: High compatibility (I hope). XA and MDec audio support. Working SPU output. The fastest dynamic recompiler ever created. The new Configurator (FPSE Shuttle). The author is also looking for help in compliling a BeOS port. If you can be of assistance please contact him.  Link: FPSE

Genesis Power release #237

(posted by Slasher - 03:25) Posted on the Genesis Power site is #237, Joe And Mac - Caveman Ninja. Seeing as I've never played this game, here is the description from the GP site: The Neanderthals who live across the valley need women - your women in particular, so they drop by one night and make off with the lot. It's up to you and your friend to go rescue them. This game sounds akward but you can get it at the Genesis Power site.  Link: GP

	MAME Faqs
	(posted by Slasher - 03:09) Well Chinese and Danish speakers wont be left out. There are now translations of the MAME Faq in Chinese and Danish. To get a look at these translations of one of the greatest emus ever head on over to the homepage.  Link: MAME

EmuLoader v1.3

(posted by Slasher - 03:04) Another big update for EmuLoader, the MAME Frontend. This changes list is friggin big(heart attack) but here it is: Added a slideshow feature for pictures (preliminary) Fix an error when try to run a game. It was generating a "creation file" error only when Emu Loader and MAME were installed in the "root" of a drive Changed the "Trackball" column to "Control Type". Now it shows the controller type for each game Fixed the "Access Violation" error when you configure Emu Loader for the first time The audit feature now has new colors for different results: Blue => ROM is Ok Red => ROM has wrong size or wrong crc Black => ROM not found Added ability to cancel the creation process of database (on 1st time). If you want to cancel the building, just press the "Cancel" button and Emu Loader will be terminated (not when it's already started) Fixed the MP3 pause when a game is loaded. It was generating an "Audio Initialization Failed" message sometimes, forcing the user to restart Windows to fix it Added the current MAME version in use on top of the main screen. Now everytime the database is built or the executable is changed, Emu Loader will check it's version Added an option to Enable/Disable the Average FPS after exiting a game (Preferences screen) Fixed some spell Fixed some colors (all screens are supposed to be in "Silver") Fixed the MP3 files format (now you can play any MP3 format) Added a popup menu to the pictures preview with new features. Just right-click with the mouse and select an option Changed the pictures preview limit to 100 (for each game). Now you can have 300 pictures total (snapshots, flyers and cabinets) Added more info for pictures (resolution and path). You'll find them at the bottom of the picture (main screen) Added a picture selector (the 10 picture buttons is no more!). Just select the desire number on the drop-down list Added a "previous" and a "next" picture button (at the bottom of the picture) Now you can change the pictures by clicking on it (mouse left-click). It will change one by one (slow) Updated file "EmuLoader.ini" with new options Fixed the Grayscale option in Preferences screen. Now when the "Show Picture" option is disabled, pressing "Grayscale" will no longer show the game picture if the the .png file is found Ripped out the "Filters" section in "EmuLoader.ini". Those lines are not being used at this moment Change the format of file "MergedGames.txt" for future use Take out from Vector Box the option "Gamma" (MAME Options screen). This is not used only for vector games Some optimizations That is one huge list. Get this big update at the homepage.  Link: EmuLoader

VisualBoy version 1.4.5

(posted by Aber - 01:14) The VisualBoy homepage was updated with the news of a new release of this Gameboy emulator. Here's what's new: fixed bug with Turok 3 improved digitalized sounds added color mode selection: washed colors (like real GBC) or dark colors added pause option you can enter up to 100 GameGenie and 100 GameShark codes (it will slow down emulator though) cheat codes will be saved with save game now multiple language support for English, French, Portuguese, Polish, Dutch and German Get it at the link below...guess it's time for another Mario Golf fix, eh?  Link: VisualBoy

Tuesday, August 29, 2000

	Sega Xtreme
	(posted by Aber - 20:44) Sega Xtreme was recently updated with a few news bits, including the addition of the the missing audio tracks for one of the best Sega CD games, Vay. Also added was an additional mirror for the ISO, so check out the link below & start leechin'.  Link: Sega Xtreme

Sega System C2 M.A.M.E. Driver WIP

(posted by Aber - 19:47) Just noticed this small update over at the Sega System C2 M.A.M.E. Driver WIP page: "Completely off-topic, I added Winter Bobble (a clone of Snow Bros) which has been in Raine for a while to the Snow Bros Driver in Mame, it requires changes to both drivers/snowbros.c and vidhrdw/snowbros.c file which can be downloaded here, you'll also have to add a line to driver.c." go check it out  Link: Sega System C2 MAME Driver WIP

Chinese PCE-World ISO Dump

(posted by Aber - 13:40) Chinese PCE-World has released the ISO of Chiki Chiki Boys for the PC Engine. As with all PC Engine ISO's, make sure you use Hu-Go! as it supports ISO format where MagicEngine does not. All you fellow Turbo/PC Engine freaks check it out. By the way, this is my first post for Emucamp, and I wanna thank Frogacuda & Zoop for the opportunity to work for such a quality site. I look forward to gettin ya'll the goods for a long time.  Link: Chinese PCE-World

	Keropi v0.49
	(posted by Slasher - 12:05) Keropi, Sharp X68000 emulator for Windows has been updated to version 0.49. These are the changes for this release: Support to change the screen contrast Fixed stack at 'dividing by 0' trap Fixed the Text/BG color a little bit Faster CGROM generate routine by Punyu-san Get yours at the homepage.  Link: X68k

	Game of the Week
	(posted by Chris - 08:58) RetroBase has put up their first G.O.T.W. It's Spider-Man Vs. The Kingpin. Read the review by Chrono (including cheats!) and grab your very own copy at the link below.  Link: RetroBase.com

	Liberty crack trojan warning
	(posted by Frogacuda - 07:39) Apparently a fake crack for Gameboy/PalmPilot emu Liberty is circulation. The "crack" is, in fact, a trojan and will erase all of you Palm Pilot's memory. Could it be? A teojan coming out of the warez scene? Never! Follow the link to read the article. Thanks to VGN for the news.  Link: ZDNet article

	Genesis Power release #236
	(posted by Frogacuda - 07:26) Genesis Power has dumped Batman Returns, probably the best of the 16-bit Batman games. Follow the link to download.  Link: Genesis Power

	RockNES Screenshots
	(posted by Slasher - 05:32) The RockNES, NES emu for the DOS platform page has been updated with some pictures of KOF 97, SF2 and SFA2. Judging by these pictures something along the lines of Mappers 240 to 251 have been implemented. Look at these by clicking the link below.  Link: RockNES Homepage

	EMU+ DOS 0.37b6
	(posted by Slasher - 05:25) Emu+, an enhanced version of MAME with all features that MAME doesn't include like Save States, MAME Joy and Sound logging. There are three optimized versions available for download, the 486, 586 and P1, the AMD K5, K6, K62 and Athlon and then the Pentium II and PIII version. Chose and download at the link below.  Link: Emu+

	Spinal INIs
	(posted by Slasher - 05:21) New Translated ini files in Norwegian Nemu 64 ini 3.7 and Corn ini 1.9. Get yours are the link below.  Link: Spinal

Monday, August 28, 2000

	Who Quit?
	(posted by Slasher - 22:16) It certainly wasn't me. I will be posting more often and one more thing, i'm glad to be back.  Link: Back on the team

Gleam 08-28-00

(posted by Lopantu - 20:25) Gleam, the Nintendo Entertainment System/Famicom emulator for Sega Dreamcast has been updated. Here's what's new: Added a Loading ROM menu Support to swap CDs at any time. Fixed vsync bug Added Mappers 1 and 3 (now supports 0,1,2,3) Mapper 1 is still somewhat incomplete (won't play DW2,3,4) Added sprites Added background scrolling Added some mirroring capabilities (will still notice glitches with gameslike metroid and dragon warrior) R-trigger resets emulator A frameskip of 2/3 has been implemented to improve speed. I will be doing an assembly core for the next release (hopefully). Many more things Bugs: Some games will screw up the emulator completely (such as double dragon) Lots of games still do not work Some games work then lockup (zelda, for example) Vertical mirroring is still broke Start/select on player 2 doesn't work I'm sure there's more, I jsut can't think right now  Link: gleam!

	RAINE WIP
	(posted by Lopantu - 20:10) Katharsis updated the official RAINE WIP page. Here is a quote from the page: "Boukichi submitted another fix of the Battle Garrega driver which makes the sound close to perfect, good work =)"  Link: RAINE WIP Page

Sega Dreamcast Emulator

(posted by Lopantu - 20:08) Emulatronia has reported on a Sega Dreamcast emulator that is said to be in development. There are screenshots of this emulator in action, showing the Sega Dreamcast startup screen and some Dreamcast demos. This could be real, as Project UnReality debuted at about the same time in the Nintendo 64's life as the Dreamcast is now, with the ability to run some demos.  Link: Emulatronia

iMAME 0.3

(posted by Lopantu - 17:42) The port of MAME to the IPaq Pocket PC, iMAME, may able to only use one button press at a time, but that hasn't stopped development of this MAME port. Bits of the source from MAME 0.21 and 0.36 have been compiled to run such games as Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga, Space Invaders, Frogger, and Burger Time. Here's the full list of what's new in this release: I'd like to say I'v finished, but Nicola is too fast as always! ;) So thanks to Nicola we have GALAGA!! And very special thanks to Martin Scragg that provided us crucial information on custon I/O chips. Thanks to Dark Schneider (DS wanted to be anonymous, so I'll call him this way) that provided 6809 support and the first driver working on this CPU: Super Pac Man. The driver is based on the super-detailed KEG file of Replay emulator by Kevin Brisley (kevin@isgtec.com). Thanks to everyone. Ville Laitinen provided a driver for Kangaroo, based on the Arabian hardware. I'v also adjusted the number of frames per second to 60 to the two drivers. Sync with sound should be better, though. Thank to Virtu-Al (Alan J McCormick (gonzothegreat@JUNO.COM)) Amidar and Turtles now have 100% correct colors. Arabian has correct colors now. Fixed a bug in all games with starbackground: using a frameskip > 0 introduced slowdowns. Now the speed remains unchanged. Fixed tempo speed in 1942. It was playing at half speed. Should be correct now. Also fixed a bug in noise volume of PSG. Noise was playing at half volume. Added support for Donkey Kong japanese version Minor adjustment to Space Invaders color strips Mad Planets doesn't crash anymore with the new samples (shorter!) Added colors to Warp Warp. Thanks again Chris. Fixed Dipswitch in Elevator Action. YOU'LL HAVE TO DELETE THE PREVIOUS DSW FILE IN "ELEVATOB" DIRECTORY IN ORDER TO GET IT RUN CORRECTLY.  Link: iMAME

Emucamp is Hiring

(posted by Frogacuda - 17:12) Well apparently we have another staff opening. We desperately need to fill this void before my move friday, so if you think that you have what it takes to post news daily on Emucamp, please contact me via email or on EFNet in the #emucamp channel. We will be looking for indiviuals with a strong familiarity with the scene, and the time and motivation to post news on a daily basis. If you have some writing or website experience it will make your case much stronger. Thank you.

	Nintendo Cube Insult
	(posted by Slasher - 15:31) While chatting on IRC some one handed me this link. I'm sure it will please Nintendo haters(*cough*Frogacuda). Read it, even I a Nintendo lover find it funny. Check it out at the link below.  Link: Something Aweful

	PSX Space Invaders Emulator V1.04
	(posted by Slasher - 14:42) PSX Space Invaders has been updated to version 1.04. This new release adds more games and 100% sound. Get your copy at the link below.  Link: DDD Limited

	OverClocked ReMixes
	(posted by Slasher - 13:29) The OverClocked people released three new ReMixes. Lemmings 'DABOMB', Secret of Mana 'Fear of the Heavens FLOW' and Bomberman 3 'Bomb Factory' were the releases. Head to the link.  Link: OC ReMixes

	Genesis Power releases
	(posted by Frogacuda - 07:42) It appears we've falen behind on the Genesis Power releases. Here's what has been added: Release #232: Batman Release #233: Atomic RoboKid (U) Release #234: Batman - Revenge Of The Joker Release #235: ATP Tour Championship Tennis. Sorry for the lag, folks. We suck. Get caught up on your downloading at the link below.  Link: Genesis Power

	Sega C2 Emulator WIP
	(posted by Frogacuda - 07:34) Haze has updated his Sega C2 emu WIP page with new screens of his latest patches. You'll be able to see working, or partially working Columns, Zunzunkyou No Yabou, and Puyo Puyo. Head on over to check it out.  Link: Sega C2 Driver

	Virtua WIP
	(posted by Frogacuda - 07:23) The Virtua page has been updated with some good news. After some recent optimizations the emu is now twice as fast. Also some more model 2 games were dumped/redumped, but there is no word on which ones and if they will be added.  Link: Virtua

Sunday, August 27, 2000

	AMAME and PMAME 0.37b6
	(posted by Frogacuda - 20:05) Rodimus Prime's optivized DOS ports of MAME are now availible. PentiumMAME is for Pentium I/Pentium I MMX computers, and AlternateMAME is for all others. Head to Rodimus' page to download.  Link: AMAME/PMAME

Team Japump

(posted by Frogacuda - 20:03) Team Japump has dumped some speculated needed-sooners. Here's what you have to look forward to: (Mahjong) House Mannequin (JPN Ver.) Night Gal Summer (JPN Ver.) Ninja Jajamarukun (JPN Ver.) Knuckle Heads (JPN Ver.) Apparel Night Mahjong Uranai Densetsu Marvel VS. Capcom - Clash of Super Heroes - (JPN Ver.) Street Fighter Zero 3 (JPN Ver.) Personally I'm skeptical as to how soon we'll be needing those CPS-2 ROMs, but it's good to know they'll be there when we need them.  Link: Team Japump

	MacMESS 0.37b6
	(posted by Frogacuda - 19:57) The Macintosh port of MESS, a massively multi-system console/computer emu, has been updated. This brings is up-to-date with the DOS port. Head to the MESS homepage to download.  Link: MESS

	AdvanceMAME 0.36b7
	(posted by Frogacuda - 19:54) This excellent unnoficial port of MAME which features an array of extended video options, and Arcade monitor support has gotten an update. This basically just brings the port up to the latest source version. Head to the homepage to download.  Link: AdvanceMAME

	C16/Plus4 ClassiX update
	(posted by Lando - 16:39) Now up for grads are 5 tape images of Commodore 16 and Plus4 games. These rare images can be used with the Minus4 emulator. Minus4 at present is the only plus4 emulator to have Commodore 1531 Datassette support. PRESS PLAY ON TAPE at the link below.  Link: C16/Plus4 ClassiX

	MIMIC interview
	(posted by Frogacuda - 15:03) JoseQ has interviewed the author of the multi-system emu MIMIC, Michael Beaver. It's a good read. Head on over and check it out.  Link: Emuviews

MAME WIP

(posted by Slasher - 14:16) The MAME, Multi Arcade Machine Emulator Work-In-Progress page has been updated with.....let me think....WIP. More games have been added to the PlayChoice 10 driver. Here is the WIP: 27th August 2000: Ernesto Corvi sent in an update to the PlayChoice 10 driver, adding support for over twenty more games. 26th August 2000: Zsolt Vasvari converted Vastar to the tilemap system and fixed a few bugs. 25th August 2000: Zsolt Vasvari converted Fire Trap, 1943 and Gun Smoke to the tilemap system. David Graves improved the Taito F2 zooming graphics in Football Champ, Metal Black and Dead Connection. 24th August 2000: Nicola Salmoria sent in drivers for Hot Pinball, Miss World '96, Fantasia and New Fantasia. Zsolt Vasvari converted Exed Exes and Mysterious Stones to the tilemap system. 23rd August 2000: Jürgen Buchmüller added preliminary analog sound emulation to Pulsar. Nicola Salmoria fixed graphics priority problems in Black Tiger. Zsolt Vasvari converted 1942, Commando and Vulgus to the tilemap system. Peter Trauner added a CDP1802 CPU core. 22nd August 2000: Zsolt Vasvari converted the Sega System1 driver to the tilemap system and fixed a few bugs. Nicola Salmoria fixed a 68k bug affecting Bombjack Twin. 21st August 2000: Yochizo added Mahou Daisakusen and Shippu Mahou Daisakusen to the Toaplan2 driver. Nicola Salmoria added preliminary starfield emulation to the CPS-1 driver and fixed a few things in the Toaplan2 driver. Hans de Goede fixed a memory trashing bug. Andrea Mazzoleni fixed -listinfo output for PlayChoice 10 BIOS. There are also some pics posted. =^)  Link: MAME

	FrontDboy 1.21
	(posted by Slasher - 14:12) Wow this guy just pumps these out. Here are the changes in this release: Updated language files Fixed some bugs in keyboard configuration Fixed a but that makes that .SND files were auto-created without any need Get yours at the homepage.  Link: FrontDboy

	Pasofami 99 1.4b
	(posted by Frogacuda - 12:50) N. Andou's great NES.Famicom emu for windows has been update. This relesae is mostly tweaks, and the sound in the trial version has been limited again. Head on over to the homepage to downlaod.  Link: Pasofami

Sega Xtreme

(posted by Frogacuda - 12:42) Sega Xtreme has added 2 more SegaCD ISO/MP3 sets for you to burn and enjoy. First we have Wonderdog, a fun platformer, and second we have Heart of the Alien, the excellent and somewhat rare SegaCD only sequel to Out of this World (which also includes the original). I'm downloading right now. Maybe soon you'll even be able to play in one of those Sega CD emus that we've been hearing about... Update: Dark Wizard has also been uploaded now. Enjoy!  Link: Sega Xtreme

	Retrobase Files
	(posted by Frogacuda - 12:33) If you've been missing all the shiny game MP3s from Digital Relicts, you can finally breathe a sigh of releif. They're back. Head on over to Retrobase's files section to enjoy, and while your there you can get a complete set of Cowering's Goodxxxx utils.  Link: Retrobase

Saturday, August 26, 2000

	RadarNES 0.3
	(posted by Frogacuda - 18:03) CyberBry's DOS NES emu RadarNES has been updated. Here's what goodies you can find in the lastest version: Mappers 6 and 16 1 and 2 player support Joystick Config Resolution (via cfg.ini) Toggle sound on/off (via cfg.ini) Head for the homepage to download.  Link: RadarNES

	WinEMU 0.48R2 Updated
	(posted by Lando - 17:42) Zsolt Prievara Commodore Plus4 emulator now supports 1551 emulation at last! It's still early days yet, but Zsolt tells me he was playing Udo Gertz`s Winter Events! (One of the best games ever to grace the machine). I have'nt had time to check this update my self, the news is that hot !! Hit the link for your copy over at Zsolt`s.  Link: WinEMU

Vice Petition Is Launched

(posted by Lando - 17:26) Vice is one of the best Commodore 8bit emulators going with an impressive list of machines supported: x64, C64 emulator x128, C128 emulator xvic, VIC20 emulator xpet, PET emulator Not all listed, but one important machine is missing from the family. A Commodore Plus4! This petition has been setup to help promote the plussy to become part of the Vice package! Thanks to Max over at Total 64 for setting this up. If your intrested in seeing the Plus4 get the VICE treatment head on over to the petition below and sign away!  Link: Sign HERE!

	JAE adds 2
	(posted by Frogacuda - 15:47) Norbert Kehrher added 2 more games to his Java based emulator. Now we have Super Bagman, the sequel to Bagman, along with one of the best games ever made (in my opinion), Donkey Kong Jr! Head over to Norbert's Emulation Software to play these classics now!  Link: N.E.S.

	Anex86 2.23
	(posted by Frogacuda - 14:02) Anex86, which emulates the Sharp PCx86 computers under Windows, has been updated. The emulator download is availible only from the japanese site, and not the english mirror, and there is no changelog availible, but you can still download. Follow the link.  Link: Anex86

MIMIC GB Driver

(posted by Slasher - 13:32) Well the author of MIMIC is writing another driver. This driver is for the best HandHeld System. The author got the tetris rom running in 5 minutes. Here is the post: I started writing a Gameboy VDP/HWC today. I am in shock at how easy it was. The new CPU went in first go. The VDP code is very similar to that of the SMS. I just loaded up the Tetris ROM and it ran first go. Only took 5 minutes!!!However, I did spend the rest of the day trying to get it looking like a GB. Of course, its not playable, yet, and there are about a billion things missing. But, it looks VERY promising. Cool. GB driver, I can't wait. Note: Today is my BirthDay so I will be doing jack sh!t. So come and join us at #emucamp on EFNet.  Link: MIMIC WIP

	EmuJag WIP
	(posted by Slasher - 13:16) Some WIP of EmuJag, Jaguar emu for windows has been posted on the Main Page. There are now Demos running on the emulator. Wow let the party begin. EmuManiac also states that a release is nearing and Screenshots will be posted. Could this be the first emu to emulate the beast? Who knows.  Link: EmuJag

	CPS-2 Shock Mistake
	(posted by Slasher - 13:09) Well there is something wrong with the numbers that Razoola. But he posted the fix on the CPS-2 Shock page. Here is the problem with the numbers: #$0480 was #$750E should be #$750B #$016C was #$F638 should be #$F683 Get your copy of the fixed numbers at the link below.  Link: CPS2 Shock

Gleam! WIP

(posted by Frogacuda - 11:45) The Gleam! page has been updated with several new posts. First the author is looking for help in burning the demo, so if you've gotten it working please contact him. Second, the following progress has been made: Y-flipping works good support for mapper #3 (CNROM) support for mapper #1 (MMC1) (Metroid works) a lot of new games run found more bugs DW1 runs (but graphics are ugly, etc) Head to the homepage to read more.  Link: Gleam!

	FontDboy 1.2
	(posted by Frogacuda - 10:53) FrontDboy, a Windows frontend launcher for the DOS Gameboy/Color emu DBoy, has been updated. Here's what's new: Fixed some minor bugs. Now, .snd files are saved in C:\SNDFILES folder. Added support for english language. Head for the homepage to download.  Link: FrontDboy

ROM Hackers World 2000

(posted by Zoop - 08:15) I am pleased to announce that a new site has joigned the Emulation Camp network: ROM Hackers World. There you will find a billion of ROM patches that the team (6 persons) made since its beginning. Most of them consists in graphics replacement as you would expect from ROM patches. So if you ever dreamed of playing Wonderboy 3 with Sonic or Psycho Fox with a Pokemon, in other words, if you are weird, follow the white rabbit. Pardon me, the link.  Link: ROM Hackers World

Meka Configurator 0.2

(posted by Zoop - 06:21) Maxim has released a tool called Meka Configurator which is a frontend for editing various configurable aspect of Meka. Out of a bunch, one of its interesting feature is that you can change the default keyboard player mapping which isn't easily faisable manually. Both binaries and sources are available at the link below, the whole being nicely shapped with images and comments.  Link: Meka Configurator

Friday, August 25, 2000

Aquarius emus

(posted by Frogacuda - 22:43) Now in color! AqEmu 1.0 for Windows has been released with newly added color support. Not sure what else, if anything, is new. Virtual Aquarius, another emu for the dated computer, was also updated. In this version we have: "The ability to load in an alternate OS ROM or Character ROM, moved the FPS display from being part of the window title to being drawn on the titlebar." Head to the respective homepages to download.  Links: AqEmu - VAQ

ClrMAME Pro

(posted by Slasher - 14:28) There is some WIP of the next version of ClrMAME Pro and some other updated stuff stuff: Logiqx updated the CPS2 datfile again. CMPro WIP....The next CMPro version will have an engine description language...including BIOS references...cmpro will use external (and configurable) parserengines and BIOS files. No more hardcoded engines and BIOSes anymore. I'm looking for some people who help to write a good documentation for CMPro. It should be in HTML with screenshots etc....Haven't got the time to write one. Check out the ClrMAME Pro page for either a copy of an old release or some more info.  Link: ClrMAME Pro

MacMAME 0.37B6

(posted by Slasher - 12:34) The Mac port is now in sync with the DOS version. Whst more can I say really. It's a Mac port, it's MAME and it's ready for donwload. If you want here is the release comments: In sync with the DOS 0.37 beta 6 build. [Brad Oliver] The front-end dialog is now larger than 640x480 in size. This means that you should run MacMAME in a minimum resolution of 800x600 if you want to see everything; lower resolutions won't be officially supported any longer. [Brad Oliver] It's waiting for you.  Link: MacMAME

WINSTON Release

(posted by Slasher - 12:25) Psul Bates has updated his Atari ST emulator, WinSton. This release is version 0.4. There are 18 changes and fixes in this release: Yet more improvements in emulation accuracy. Fixed DirectInput/multiple joysticks bug. Fixed DirectSound crash on boot-up. Fixed MSA(.ZIP) reading bug. Much improved sound sample play-back. Save sound output as .WAV file. Fixed memory size reporting in games. Implemented 68000 Exception Frame, used in Wings Of Death. Correct reporting of STe/Blitter chip. Favourites can now use a local 'URLBase'. Added drop-down menus for selecting disc images more easily. Now features 'cold' and 'warm' reset options. Additional full-screen mode for running at 800x600(includes overscan full-borders). Improved keyboard/mouse/joystick emulation. Option to enable/disable disc image checking in Favourites. Favourites option to hide disc images not found. Emulation of plamsa colour effects found in some disc menus. Ability to use High Density(HD) disc images. Check this one out if your a Atari Freak.  Link: WINSTON Homepage

	CPS-2 Shock WIP
	(posted by Slasher - 12:19) Razoola has released more CPS-2 non encrypted values. Still there are no patterns but Raz has pointed out some numbers he thinks might be of use. Get your copy at the CPS-2 Shock page.  Link: CPS-2 Shock

	Neko Project II v0.23
	(posted by Slasher - 12:14) Neko Project II, the PC-9801 series emulator has been updated to version 0.23. These are the new changes in this release: Fixed single step interrupt Fixed YM-3438 [MUAP98/iv] Auto generate font data file when not exist. Fixed other minor bugs Get your copy at the homepage.  Link: Neko Project II

New MSX?

(posted by Frogacuda - 07:43) Well if what I just read at Zophars Domain is true then the MSX may be making a comeback. Reportedly it is a joint venture between ASCII and Sega, and will begin with a new emulator from K-Tech which will run under Windows, PlayStation and MSX (erm....MSX emu for MSX?). Following this, software (both new and old), will go on sale via internet downloads, and if that goes over there will be a new MSX machine which will feature 4MB of RAM and 4MB of VRAM, and a Z80 running at 100-120Mhz! Yes, that's right. A 100Mhz Z80. Don't ask me, I'm just posting. It is also reported to have built in cell-phone connectivity, and is expected to sell for 19800 yen (about $185 by my reckoning). Don't expect this one to hit US shores, folks. Anyway you can follow this link to read more about and stay tuned to the link below for further updates.  Link: MSX Files

	OverClocked
	(posted by Frogacuda - 07:24) Yesterday Nintendo unveiled it's less-than-stylish new purple mostrosity, and today we have an OverClocked strip to make fun of them. Behold Episode #127: It's stinking. Follow the link.  Link: OverClocked

Thursday, August 24, 2000

	GoodINTV 0.999
	(posted by Frogacuda - 20:53) Cowering has updated his rom checker/renamer for Intellivision ROMs. Here's what's new: newest dumps added .cfg and .key files are renamed along with the ROM (in case any emu needs them) Companies other than Mattel are listed in filenames now Download it right here.

	MaMu_'s MAME icons
	(posted by Frogacuda - 20:49) MaMu_ has updated his icons for various MAME games to correspond with the latest MAME update. There are now 46 new icons. Click here for the download, or click here for a preview.

UAE 0.8.14

(posted by Frogacuda - 20:40) The Linux/Unix port of the popular Amiga emu UAE has been updated. Here's what new since the last one: Fix a really stupid bug in cfgfile_strval. Nonfunctional support for switching between windowed/fullscreen modes in gtkui. Add (semi-broken) support in the debugger to create a trace logfile. Take out most port-specific flags handling; x86 version kept with slight name changes to indicate that this is code is suitable for other ports as well. Took out HAVE_GAS while I was in configure. Head for the homepage to download.  Link: UAE

	ROM Monopoly
	(posted by Chris - 18:33) Well, no, I'm not speaking about ReiRom :) That headline got your attention, eh? Anyway, "ROM Monopoly" is the title of Chrono's latest song... and I've to admit, it rocks. Make sure to grab it at Chrono's Mix, hosted at RetroBase. In case you visited his site earlier today, the lyrics are now up, too. Check it out.  Link: Chrono's Mix

FPSE Good and Bad News

(posted by Slasher - 16:53) I'll give you guys the good news first:Chrono Cross is working on FPSE. =^) There are even pics posted on the Homepage. And now for the bad news, read this: Here there is a small message I didn't want to put online. FPSE may work or not, but his name means FREE PLAYSTATION(tm) EMULATOR. Unfortunally it seems somebody doesn't know what it means the word "free", or they can't read since I have written a file called TERMS.TXT FPSE comes with his sources because I like opensource and I wanted to make FPSE as a nice tool for coders (so that's why the hated "Rs232 emulation" still exists). But, again, someboby doesn't know how it's hard to do it. So, for the last time: 1) If you use my sources, please tell me what you are doing and what you have planned to do. 2) You can't distribuite any modified version of FPSE without my permission, even if you changes are really small. You know what happen if a 'DeleteFile("*.*");' is hidden somewhere in the code, right? 3) If you use some parts of our code, please remember to the users where you have taken the informations from. 4) And finally, you can't change the name of the emulator. FPSE0.09 should be out with XA and MDEC audio support, SPU working (in win32 version, 3D sound hardware like EAX is supported) on all platform: Win32, Amiga, the unreleased Linux and the work-in-progress BeOS. Now I don't know if I should continue this really hard work. Let's all just hope that the author releases. =^( Let's all just keep our fingers crossed.  Link: FPSE

	Genesis Power Release
	(posted by Slasher - 14:59) Remember the movie Alien 3? Well this is the game. Alien 3 is #231. Get your hands on this rom at the link below.  Link: GP

	SSF Pics
	(posted by Slasher - 14:57) SSF, Sega Saturn Emulator for Windows is showing some results. They are pics of in-game shots. Take a look at the link below.  Link: SSF Pics

	SpaceWorld Coverage
	(posted by Slasher - 14:53) As most of you may know, I also work at Gamersuplink.com. I have not been updating this morning just to get this page up today. Taaadaaaa-Click here to see my coverage of SpaceWorld, Nintendo Showcase of their next-gen systems and games.  Link: GamersUplink

	Neko Project II 0.22c
	(posted by Frogacuda - 07:39) This PC-x801 emulator for windows has gotten a minor update. We don't know what's new yet, but you can head to the homepage for the download.  Link: Neko Project II

Real Spectrum beta 7

(posted by Frogacuda - 07:36) Real Spectrum is a new Sinclair Spectrum emu for Windows, and is reportedly the first to support 100% accurate color emulation. Here are the features: World's first 100% exact multicolor effects in full-screen high-fidelity sound reproduction with surround effect and user-definable stereo panning presets realtime selectable resolutions real TZX FlashLoading DISCiPLE/+D and TRDOS emulation with physical disk support many Spectrum models emulated many more! If this emu is half as good as the author seems to think it is, it's very worth checking out. Head oer to the homepage.  Link: RealSpectrum

	Rumor Mill
	(posted by Slasher - 00:56) Another Wednesday another Rumor Mill. This edition talks about Virtua's, Model 2 emu Speed. There is also a lot of information on Multi Emulators like Laser from the one and only Lopantu and an unnamed Multi Emulator that grows as fast as foot fungus. Check it out there is good info in this one.  Link: Rumor Mill

Wednesday, August 23, 2000

	AGES Release Soon
	(posted by Slasher - 20:21) According to the AGES Homepage there will be an August release. Quintesson just needs to iron out some big bugs. Take a sneak peek at the post by clicking the link below.  Link: AGES

Live interview with CEO of Indrema!

(posted by Frogacuda - 19:30) Gamers Uplink is holding a live interview with the John Giford, CEO of Indrema, the Linux based rival to Microsoft's Xbox. The interview will be via IRC on DALNet in the #gamersuplink channel, at 10PM EST (3:00AM GMT). Viewers will be given a chance to ask their own questions at the end of the interview. It's sure to be interesting. Head on over Gamers Uplink for further details.  Link: Gamers Uplink

	FEZ26 1.1
	(posted by Frogacuda - 17:40) To coincide with the new update of Z26, we have a new release of this Windows based graphical frontend for Z26. Head over to the homepage to download and learn more.  Link: FEZ26

WinEMU 0.48R1 update

(posted by Lando - 17:13) WinEMU, the Commodore Plus4 emulator by Zsolt Prievara has been hotting up this release for many months now and at last its up for grabs! Take a look at some of the new features; Fixed sound system which works better with OLP3 chipsets Special hard reset has been added System clock has been implemented New features in debugger and options Hexdump RAM/ROM switcher has been added Fixed .prg loader, more games work fine Custom ROM configuration has been added, now you can use cartridge files like TurboPlus or OS96 232 machine has been implemented Timer and Raster interrupts have been fixed Fixed Windows NT and 2000 compatibility This is one of the best Plus4 emu`s going. Head on over to the authors home page for your copy!  Link: WinEMU

MESS 0.37B6

(posted by Slasher - 16:00) MESS, Multi Emulator Super System is now in sync with the latest MAME release, 0.37B6. Here are a few changes to name a few: New System Drivers in this release: Amstrad NC100 [Kev Thacker] CoCo 3 (with a preliminary 6309 CPU core) [Tim Linder, Nate Woods] SNES (preliminary) [Lee Hammerton] ChannelF [Frank Palazzolo, Juergen Buchmueller] Driver Changes in this release: SPECTRUM: Fixed +3 disk handling [David Robertson] Drivers Changes in this release: COCO 3: Fixed low resolution video so that it is sensitive to the MMU; this fixes a problem that made OS-9 Level 2 display garbage. Also fixed two bugs that prevented horizontal scrolling from working properly [Nate Woods] The page hasn't been updated but you can get your copy here.  Link: MESS

	Adaptoid Moves
	(posted by Slasher - 13:38) It seems everyone is moving these days. People moving from homes to better ones and people changing url's like Genesis Power. Well Adaptoid has moved to here. Adaptoid is a plug thingie that plugs into your USB connector and on the other end you plug in your N64 controller.  Link: Adaptoid

FrontDboy 1.0

(posted by Slasher - 13:30) A new copy is available for download at the FrontDBoy page. If you don't know what FrontDBoy is then here is a hint, DBoy Frontend. Here are the changes in this release: Added the possibility of executing the games with a double click, a ENTER or from the file menu Added an emergent menu with all the useful options - the code has been written again that extracts the name of roms. Added the option to decompress games Corrected small failures in some windows Added the option to update the list of games some improvements have been made to avoid some bugs Get yours now at the link below you.  Link: FrontDboy

	OC ReMixes
	(posted by Slasher - 13:24) Zelda : Link's Awakening 'Tail Cave Beatdown' and Karnov 'Russian Jam' ReMixes now available at OverClocked ReMix page. Get your dirty hands on these by clicking the link below.  Link: OC

	Lunar the SS Emu
	(posted by Slasher - 12:35) No it's not the Sega Saturn game. It's an attempt to emulate the Sega Saturn on the DC. Check out the homepage and you decide if its Fact or Fiction. I hope it turns out to be true. Imagine those 2D fighter(Drooool......Keyboard short circuit. Oh and this page also has info on other projects. Keep your eye on this one.  Link: Lunar

Snes9x v1.31

(posted by Slasher - 11:28) Well another Snes9x, SNES emulator for windows(buggy as hell OS) release. This one makes tons of changes to the directsound code. Here are a few name: Snes9x DirectSound code modified - the mixing block size is now always 10ms for Windows 95/98/2000 and 20ms for NT 4.x, now there should be no need to enable Sync Sound when a large sound buffer is required (helps emulation speed). The maximum sound buffer length values have been updated to reflect the smaller mixing block size. Changed the DirectSound code back to use an offset from the play position as the place to write new sample data into the sound buffer - on NT 4.x the write position seems to vary randomly rather than being a fixed distance infront of the play postion as documented. Now I know why I used the play position originally! Get your new release at the homepage.  Link: Snes9x

	VGS compat chart
	(posted by Frogacuda - 07:32) Head here to take a gander at the new compatibility chart for VGS, a commercial PSX emu for Windows and Macintosh computers.  Link: VGS

	Genesis Power moves, releases #229
	(posted by Frogacuda - 07:29) Genesis Power has a new URL. Now you can check them out at www.genesispower.org or you can skip directly to here and bypass a few popups. They've also dumped the US version od Aladdin, one of the finest platformers to grace the Genesis. Follow the link belw to download.  Link: Genesis Power

	What's new in YAME .13
	(posted by Frogacuda - 07:21) Our freind Aries has once again clued us in with another changelog translation. Here's what's new in 0.13 Improve compatibility of TG16 and NES(Mapper 4, 6, 16) games. Improve sound of TG16 and GB games. Improve sound response. Now can use Enter key for input. Once again you can head to the homepage to download.  Link: YAME

	MESS WIP
	(posted by Slasher - 00:54) Peter Trauner is working on a RCA Studio 2 driver for MESS, Multi Emulator Super System. Take a look at 2 pics posted at the homepage.  Link: MESS

z26 v1.38

(posted by Slasher - 00:33) z26, an Atari 2600 Emulator has been updated to version 1.38. Here are the new features in this release: Paddle games can now be played with a mouse or a PC trackball. Trackball emulation which allows joystick games to be played with a mouse or PC trackball. Lightgun support via the mouse or PC trackball (Sentinel, Shooting Gallery). Some mouse support in the GUI. You can point and click to launch a game. Canyon Bomber and Backgammon are now treated as paddle games. Support for Megaboy cart. Support for overriding the bankswitching scheme for ROM images that z26 doesn't support automatically. Use the -g command line switch. There are some new features of particular interest to game developers including a scanline counter (-n) and the ability to emulate the PAL color changes (-o) which occur when a PAL game has the wrong number of scanlines. We also made some changes to, and added documentation for trace mode which can help developers debug their games. What a big list. Anyways you can get the binary and source at the homepage.  Link: z26

Tuesday, August 22, 2000

	YAME v0.13
	(posted by Slasher - 23:10) YAME, Yet Another Multi Emulator v0.13 has been released. I don't know what's new in this release due to me not knowing Japanese. But once Aries gets a Translation rest assured that we will have it posted. Get your copy at the homepage.  Link: YAME

ChronoMix #2

(posted by Frogacuda - 23:00) The first and only Emu MC, Retrobase's own Chrono has released his second track. This one's a bit more downbeat than his decidedly funky first release, and also alot more sophisticated. The premise of this song centers around what would happen if a certain ROM loving Brasillian took over the emu scene. It's definately dope and definately funny. I think Chrono deserves a big hand for his unique contributions. If you're still having hesitations about downloading the full 4 meg song, here's a 45 second, 180k, low quality clip to whet your appetite. Now head on over and show him some love.  Link: ChronoMix

	My Discovery!
	(posted by Slasher - 22:46) Well go check it out at GamersUplink.com. It's an interesting post if you love Zelda and Nintendo. TidBit: Well I didn't have time to update today due to school registeration. =^/ Well i'm finally back to normal until the 5th of September. After the 5th I will start updating more frequently.  Link: GamersUplink

EPSXE

(posted by Frogacuda - 18:31) Seemingly out of nowhere there's a new Playstation emu in development, called EPSXE. And it looks to be one hell of a competitor. It's being programmed by Charlie, Zulu, and Tango and has been shown to run Crash Bandicoot 3, Soul Calibur, Driver, Spyro, Time Crisis and more nearly perfectly. It appears to support enhanced graphics reolutions and hardware acceleration a la bleem! and is reported to also support sound, plugins and Memory cards already! Almost sounds to good to be true. Keep your eye on this one. Head to Emulatronia to check out the screenshots. Thanks to JoseQ for the news.  Link: Emulatonia

SixtyForce 0.5.6

(posted by Frogacuda - 18:17) The SixtyForce (Mac1964) team has released a new 'mostly complete' beta for your Macintosh N64 needs. Here's what's new since the last public release: true dynamic recompiling core support for a second controller additional fullscreen display sizes support for the memory expansion pack numerous tiny graphic glitches have been fixed another try at fixing interrupt/exception handling and many more! Definately worth the upgrade. Head for the homepage to read more/download/view the new compat chart.  Link: SixtyForce

Liberty 1.1

(posted by Frogacuda - 18:10) Gambit Studios' impressive Gameboy emu for Palm Pilots running PalmOS 2.0 or higher has gotten a major update. Here's what's new in this release: smaller ROMs! Note: YOU MUST RE-CONVERT ALL ROMs multiple saved games! z-80 core changes - better compatibility, emulation 'Press all keys' support ROM beaming support A short list, but a good one. Download the demo at the homepage.  Link: Liberty

ROMulate/SRS confusion

(posted by Frogacuda - 18:03) Earlier we posted on a program called ROMulate, which we were informed was a file sharing utility for ROMs a la Swapoo. The authors have informed us that ROMulate is infact a program designed for leeching ROMs off of the author's ftp. SRS (Swapoo Really Sucks) is the ROM sharing utility currently being developed. I apologize for any confusion or frustration this has caused. Head for the homepages to learn yourself right.  Link: ROMulate - SRS

	Sintendo build #34
	(posted by Frogacuda - 17:58) It appears the floodgates for DC based emus have officially opened. Sintendo is a port of Snes9x (Super Nintendo emu) for the Sega Dreamcast. This port should still be considered alpha, but should be playable. A Specific changlog will be posted when availible. Until then you can download this 2 megger at the homepage.  Link: Sintendo

	Genesis Power release #228
	(posted by Frogacuda - 17:41) Our good freinds at Genesis Power bring you Mickey's Ultimate Challenge a pretty decent platformer for its day. Now if only someone would dump the rare Brazil-only SMS port of this game, i'd be happy...  Link: Genesis Power

Site of the month: OC Remix

(posted by Frogacuda - 07:46) Apparenly OverClocked ReMix has been named site of the month by EDGE Magazine. Here's their blurb: The beauty of the internet is not that it builds communities or that it has created a buisiness revolution in the form of ecommerce, but that it allows one man to remix the music from Bubble Bobble in a hilarious drum 'n' bass style and make it availible to anyone with a computer and a modem connection. That one man is DJ Pretzel, and thanks to him the Edge office has been buzzing with various mixes from the likes of Space Harrier, Chrono Trigger, and Shinobi. As well as being clean in its design and easy to navigate, and will particularly user freindly for downloads, the site acts as a meeting point for other like-minded tinesmiths by hosting their work. Much of the content sounds raw, and some of it postitively grates (check out the Jazz reworking of the Super Mario Bros theme if you're feeling particularly masochistic) but rarely does it fail to raise a smile. For the record I kinda liked the Jazz Plumber Trio. Anyway, congrats go out to David Lloyd. So head on over to OC Remix and catch up on your game music downloads.  Link: OverClocked ReMix

Monday, August 21, 2000

	Gleam! Initial Release
	(posted by Slasher - 22:25) Gleam! the NES emulator for the DC console has been released. For the details on this release check out the homepage. But once Frog tries it out he'll let you know. Nothing much more to say but get yours at the homepage.  Link: Gleam!

ViBE WIP

(posted by Frogacuda - 16:16) Richard has also put up some news about his Mac Virtual Boy emu ViBE. He says that it now runs just about all of the games that have been dumped, and most of them are playable. The graphics code is being rewritten to allow direct draw to screen. Richard is also requesting dumps for SD Gundam Dimension War, Space Invaders Virtual Collection, Virtual Lab, and Virtual Bowling. If you can help please contact him.  Link: Bannister.org

	New MAME Binaries
	(posted by Slasher - 16:06) K6 and I686 binaries of MAME 0.37b6 are now available at the MAME Homepage. If you don't know what these binaries do here is a quick hint: speed. They increase speed for your CPU type. There are also new Translated MAME Faqs for you Serbs and Norwegians. Get your copy or copies at the homepage.  Link: MAME

Boycott WIP

(posted by Frogacuda - 16:06) Richard Bannister has updated his page with news about the next release of his Macintosh Gameboy Emu Boycott. Here's what's been done so far: Added a key for disabling the speed limiter temporarily. Added cheat support. Boycott currently supports Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, and Game Shark codes. Added smoothed video mode. Added the ability to select colours (in B&W Gameboy emulation). Added the ability to adjust the interrupt timing for those few troublesome games that require it. Added an attempt at supporting Hi-Colour video (used by a few CGB games, for example Tomb Raider). It's not perfect, but it's pretty fast. Fixed the bug that caused 4MB ROMs (including Tomb Raider) to crash the emulator. Head to Richard's Software page for further news.  Link: Bannister.org

	OS/2 ports
	(posted by Frogacuda - 15:47) EmuOS/2 has released two updates to their OS/2 ports. They have updated MGL SNES9x to release 3, and Retrocade OS/2 to Alpha 5. Here's what's new in both emus: Updated to work with SDD beta 32 and higher This should get rid of any license expiration or memory mapping errors with beta 32 of SDD. Head to EmuOS/2 to download.  Link: EmuOS/2

FC Power

(posted by Frogacuda - 13:04) Heh. I forgot to post this yesterday... Anyway, FC Power, a relitavely new NES/Famicom ROM dumping site, released to new Tiawanese pirate carts: Street Fighter Zero 2, and Samurai Showdown. I haven't tried them, but both look nice for NES games. Head to the link to download. They also have a very nice pirate version of the Lion King from a week or so ago that's worth checking out.  Link: FC Power

FPSE Update

(posted by Slasher - 12:45) Well there is good news and bad news at the FPSE, Free Playstation emu page. You Linux users have to wait more time to play PSX games on your PC's. Here is the official word from the page: Yep.. sorry.. we can't put online the FPSE 4 Linux, becose we MUST before contact The Authors: I hope to put online this version as soon as possible, but.. we have the new build 4 Amiga Computer. FPSE 4 AMIGA Build 3 is OUT .... check the download section. :o) What's news: Dynarec added, there are still bugs in it, so don't be suprised if some software fails. Pictures shown using DMA should now look as supposed to. About/Who we are --> page updated, with the new Contributors. Have a nice day :o) Any1 is interested to port FPSE on MAC and on BEOS ? ^_^ ... and please don't forget our poll.. Emulare Humanum Est !+Mr.Fog+! WEell the only people that came out happy were the AMIGA users and maybe the MAC and BEOS users if some one makes a port. Keep your eye on the page Linux users.  Link: FPSE

	Romulate beta
	(posted by Frogacuda - 12:41) Here's ROMNet/Swapoo all over agian. People just don't learn. I'll let you head on over and see for yourself. Let's hope this one works out a bit better.  Link: Romulate

ClrMamePro 1.7a

(posted by Slasher - 12:30) Well there is a new release available for download. Here are the new changes since the last release: fixed: A weird rebuilder problem. (1.7a) fixed: rebuilding to not zipped files (1.7a) fixed: import mame.cfg (a little relative paths issue) (1.7a) misc: cmpro's temporary folder is now \temp. A lot users had problems when it pointed to some default Windows-Temporary-Folders. I decided to remove the tempfolder selector. Don't place important files in \temp because cmpro will empty this folder ! (1.7a) misc: crc0 creation (dummy file creation) speed increase (1.7a) Not only is there a new release but more advice for you trouubled users of this Rom utility. Get it at the link below.  Link: ClrMAME Pro

	MAME art.
	(posted by Frogacuda - 11:47) You can download the backdrop artwork for the newly supported video pinball right here.

	Genesis Power release #227
	(posted by Frogacuda - 11:38) Genesis Power has released Mortal Kombat 3. This is the point in the series where I lost intrest, but those of you still suffering through trying to play it in MAME might enjoy. Follow the link.  Link: Genesis Power

	MAME fixes
	(posted by Frogacuda - 11:31) Sys2064 has put up 2 fixfiles for the latest MAME release. This contains PROM files that weren't in the last MAME sets, needed in the new one. This should make upgrading a bit less painless. Head on over to download.  Link: Sys2064

Sunday, August 20, 2000

	SG-1000/SC-3000 Info Database
	(posted by Frogacuda - 20:40) ILB4EVER_2000 has informed me that his site for SG1k/SC3K info. Here's what he updated: