DCEmu Homebrew Emulation & Theme Park News
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by Published on November 3rd, 2010 14:17
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Eke-Eke also offers version 1.4.0 of his excellent emulator SEGA MEGA DRIVE (GENESIS USA) for the Nintendo Gamecube and Wii, Genesis Plus GX.
changelog:
1.4.0 (01/11/2010)
[Edit] Core / Sound
* Completely rewrote sound processing / mixing: sound chips are now clocked With correct output framerate
to Ensure 100% smooth video & audio playback, With No lag or skipping, while year Accurate rendering of samples per frame number and Keeping PSG & FM chips in sync.
* Improved PSG & FM Chips With CPU execution synchronization (fixed point precision).
* Improved Accuracy YM2612 core General (SSG-EG, MSC mode ,...) (based upon Nemesis Recent testing is real hardware)
* Improved YM2612 emulation LFO accuracy: fixed "Spider-Man & Venom: Separation Anxiety" (intro)
* Fixed bug YM2612 With Timer B: fixed "Langrisser Hikari II" / "Der Langrisser II (Sega logo)
* Fixed YM2612 context saving / loading.
* Fixed YM2612 state on reset.
* Removed outdated Accurate People & less YM2612 core
* Added configurable DAC resolution YM2612 emulation.
* Added configurable FIR resampler & fast (thanks to Blargg & AamirM) removed libsamplerate support.
* Added configurable low-pass filtering
* Added configurable 3-Band Equalizer (thanks to Neil C).
* Added an option to boost SN76489 Noise Channel.
* Adjusted SN76489 cut-off frequency.
* Implemented Blargg's blip in SN76489 core buffer (all channels are now lineary Interpolated)
[Edit] Core / VDP
* Added support for CRAM writes Düring horizontal blanking (Striker, Zero the Kamikaze Squirrel ,...)
* Added support for 2-Cell vertical scrolling in Interlaced Mode 2
* Added support for undocumented Some mode register bit
* Added proper emulation of HV counter latch: Fixed Sunset Riders Intro
* Added pixel-accurate emulation of mid-line display on / off (Nigel Mansell World Championship PAL, Ren & Stimpy's Invention PAL ,...)
* Improved 2-cell emulation VScroll Accuracy is verified as real hardware (Gynoug, Cutie Suzuki no Ringside Angel, Formula One, Kawasaki Superbike Challenge)
FIFO * improved timing accuracy: Sol Deac fixed intro
Sprite masking * improved accuracy (thanks to Nemesis for history test program)
* Improved sprites processing accuracy: fixed (a) masked sprites in Mickey Mania (3D level), Sonic 2 (VS mode).
HBLANK flag * improved timing accuracy: Mega Turrican fixed (Sky level)
* Improved horizontal blanking & HINT / VINT occurrence timing Accuracy Measured we have real hardware.
* Improved HCounter Accuracy in 40-cell mode, we have Measured real hardware.
* Improved Accuracy in WTP highlight color mode to match Observed results were real hardware
[Edit] Core / CPU
* Updated Z80 core to last version (fixed interrupt mode 0 timing and Some ILO guidelines).
Some Z80 instructions * fixed timing.
* Fixed state of Z80 registers are reset (Issues with sound & Defender Defender 2 in Williams Arcade Classics)
* Improved Z80 interrupt Accuracy
68k * improved accuracy (initial + Reset timing self-vectored interrupts handling).
* Improved timing 68k Accuracy for divu / DVIS (thanks to Jorge Cwik) & Mulu / Muls instructions.
68k * Implemented undocumented flags for Behavior divu / IDLH instructions (Bloodshot / Battle Frenzy)
* Improved Z80 & 68k cpu execution / synchronization by using Master Clock Accuracy as common reference (now run EXACTLY 3420 M-Cycles per line).
* Z80 & 68k cores modified to use external Directly cycle count INSTEAD of intermediate counters.
[Edit] Core / Extra
* Added Game Genie emulation hardware.
* Added Action Replay and Pro Action Replay hardware emulation (only Preliminary Pro Action Replay 2 medium).
* Added Sonic & Knuckles "lock-on" support.
Cartridge * added "Hot Swap" feature.
* Added missing EEPROM support in more games.
* Added VDP emulation lockout (TMSS).
* Improved emulation of copy-protection hardware found in Some unlicensed cartridges (Mulan II Pocket Monsters).
Realtec map * fixed emulation: Fixed missing sound in Balloon Boy / Funny World.
Lightgun * fixed auto-detection: Fixed default cursor position in Lethal Enforcers II.
* Simultaneous use of multitap enabled & J-CART (Super Skidmark 6-player mode)
* Lots of code cleanup, bugfixes & optimization.
[Edit] Gamecube / Wii
* Implemented custom font engine (internal uses are IPL & GX hardware rendering).
* Implemented custom GUI engine (GX uses hardware rendering & multithreading)
* Implemented advanced menu interface (IR pointing, game snapshots, cheats & saves manager, visual & sound effects, BGM support, etc.).
* Improved audio / video synchronization to Ensure 100% smooth video & audio playback.
* Improved soft-reset button support, now works more like real Mega Drive / Genesis (model 1) reset button.
* Improved layout lightgun cursors.
* Added automatic loading feature ROM (Played last game launches Immediately When starting The emulator)
...by Published on November 3rd, 2010 14:14
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Habitualcoder offers the first public version of Alien Breed 2010 WII 'clone of Alien Breed Obliteration (2005), PC remake of the Amiga Alien Breed (1992).
The archive contains the installer of the game that will download and install via your WiFi connection, and the binary files needed to start the game For those who do not have wifi, you will get the PC version of FlashJesterPunk.
Installing
Wiiab pour la Nintendo Wii in a edible Homebrew Channel friendly package.
Simply unzip the Archive Into the homebrew apps directory of your SD card and It Will Create an apps / directory abinst icts Suitable for use With The Homebrew Channel.
Start the Homebrew Channel, locate the Alien Breed entry and click Install icon on ITS Using The Nintendo Wii Remote, Then you click the Load button.
The must-install game download Some media From The PC version on the Internet. A working Wifi Wii IS required. If You Do not Have working Wifi Then download FlashJesterPunk's PC version [1] The zip file and Place Within The apps / abinst directory is your sdcard.
Follow the on screen instructions to install the game.
Once the Installation has finished a new apps / directory alienbreed Will Have Been Created On your SD card.
You May now delete the Alien Breed entry Install From The Homebrew Channel.
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http://wiiab.sourceforge.net/ ...by Published on November 3rd, 2010 14:13
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Porting "Yabause" for the Wii goes beta 17, the emulator porting 32-bit console "Sega Saturn."
Unofficial r2604 beta17 - Nov. 3, 2010
* With compiles devkitPPC r22 (performance up)
* SMPC peripheral timing adjust parameter (some games work), and add menu setting Of The parameter
* Fix crash bug in menu
* Some minor and fixed exchange
http://wiibrew.org/wiki/Yabause_Wii ...by Published on November 3rd, 2010 14:11
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Thungbard proposes "LineMeister: The World of Sorting Much", an excellent puzzle game for the Nintendo DS.
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Changes from Previous Version
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- Added Story Mode Map, Along With unlockable system for The Level, and a pile of stuff behind the scenes You Will not record
- Still Need to place Before the mission cut scenes
http://dsgamemaker.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=57&t=5848 ...by Published on November 3rd, 2010 00:55
Hello, my name is Justin McElroy, and I play a character called "Justin McElroy" on the popular Joystiq web site and podcast. I hope you'll indulge me for a second as I regale you with a story of my misspent youth. When I was growing up, I was always transfixed by FMV games. I begged and pleaded for a Sega CD, I've finished Dracula Unleashed more times than I care to admit ... hell, I own two copies of Wirehead. To this day, I don't understand the draw of these oft-clunky classics, but it's nothing I can escape or reason away. Before I'd reached my 15th birthday, I swore to friends, family, anyone who would listen that I would one day be the "world's greatest FMV gaming journalist."
You, with the privilege of a dozen years of insight on my younger self, know how this story ends. FMV games have, for reasons beyond me, fallen by the wayside. You now know that the deviant, cretinous masses would prefer to see digital puppets dance on a screen than real humans -- their brethren -- leading out real, interactive drama in front of real, low-quality cameras.
But today, if only for a moment, I have managed to wash the bitter flavor of unfulfilled dreams from my palate. For today, I have written a post about The 7th Guest on iPhone, and I'm following it up with this:
An HD version of Dragon's Lair is now on iPad. It costs five dollars.
That's two FMV posts ... in a row. Maybe a drop in the bucket to 15-year-old Justin, who dreamed of visiting the set of Sewer Shark 3 and sitting down to heartfelt, career-spanning interviews with Rusty Dillen. But today, for nearly 30-year-old Justin, it's enough.
God bless.
http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/02/dr...comes-to-ipad/ ...by Published on November 3rd, 2010 00:54
The new Xbox Dashboard update has created a little hiccup for those who want an inserted disc to load immediately after switching on the console. The issue being: it won't, even if the option is selected from system settings. Microsoft is aware of the situation, and Major Nelson tells us the option "WILL return in a future update."
In the meantime, check out the official Microsoft support article for obvious workarounds. Like: 1. Go to "My Xbox." 2. Select the first panel to "Play Disc."
http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/02/xb...n-future-upda/ ...by Published on November 3rd, 2010 00:53
Looking for a pinch of adorable, a taste of augmented reality and a shiny new peripheral for your PSP? Look no further, mate. Sony's EyePet title is now shipping in the US of A, and a required camera will come bundled in with each UMD. Amazon and friends have it listed for $39.99, and if you're hoping to avoid the otherwise unavoidable "sold out forever" sign during the final week of December, we'd recommend getting that order in now. Oh, and PSPgo owners need not apply -- this one's too cute for NAND.
http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/02/s...e-with-camera/ ...by Published on November 3rd, 2010 00:52
The iPad's ticket to multitasking freedom -- better known as iOS 4.2 -- has moves past the beta phase and onto GM, which means retail units should be seeing it soon. Besides the iPad, Apple is also providing builds for the second, third, and fourth generations of the iPod touch, along with the iPhone 3G, 3GS, and 4... so if you've got a friend with an iPhone Developer Program subscription, now would be a great time to get cozy.
Update: Apple made some last minute tweaks that give fast access to brightness, volume, and AirPlay controls right in the multitasking bar (pictured after the break). Apple's also on the verge of allowing MobileMe service logins using an Apple ID.
http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/01/i...to-developers/ ...by Published on November 3rd, 2010 00:52
Despite middling review scores and analyst scepticism, Medal of Honor has been an unmitigated success story for EA, CEO John Riccitiello has insisted.
Speaking at an investor call earlier today, he said, "The game has exceeded our plan and expectations – sell-through and sell-in.
"It is an absolutely clear success on a business front. Consumer feedback has been strong, suggesting we've got a franchise now that we can successfully sequel in the future. I think it's the first step for this franchise back into the marketplace."
Yes, sequel is a verb now.
Riccitiello revealed that the FPS franchise reboot has now sold two million copies worldwide.
The game launched on PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 last month. Eurogamer wasn't among the naysayers – we deemed it worthy of a very respectable 8/10.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...-clear-success ...by Published on November 3rd, 2010 00:51
Epic believes that it could be possible to put a game the size of Gears of War on the iPhone in as little as two years time.
Donald Mustard, creative director at Epic subsidiary Chair Entertainment, is currently developing the just-announced Infinity Blade for the iPhone – the first mobile game to run off the Unreal Engine. Like many gamers, he was reluctant to see Apple's smartphone as a proper gaming machine. Not any more.
"I didn't take it that seriously until we started making this game," he explained. "Now I'm like, 'Oh my goodness, this is literally going to be the best looking handheld game ever made'. It's way beyond what a DS or PSP could do.
"I think it's going to be an interesting future, especially if in two years we can really run Gears of War on an iPhone."
He's not far wrong. Have a look at the gallery below – Infinity Blade looks incredible.
Technical director Geremy Mustard then chimed in, "If not two years, then certainly five years. Well, it could be as soon as two years but within five years that will certainly be the case. It will at least be powerful enough to do that.
"Whether it'll be viable from a gaming standpoint that's a different question. Can I look at a little screen for two hours at a time and play a game steadily?"
Donald continued, "We've just been blown away by the amount of graphical power that we can be pushing through these tiny little devices that are in all our pockets.
"That's one of the reasons why Epic are so interested in getting their engine onto these devices. Projecting out three or four years into the future, if the current trends stay true, these devices are going to be just as powerful as the Xbox 360. We'll have a truly powerful console just sitting in all of our pockets.
"If that's the case, there's going be a lot more high-end games on the iPhone. We're just on the cusp of that. It's exciting.
Donald went on to reveal that Epic has had huge interest from other developers over licensing the Unreal Engine for iPhone development since the reveal of the Epic Citadel tech demo last month, both for original IPs and for porting existing titles.
NOA's Reggie Fils-Aime's recent remark that he sees Apple as Nintendo's main rival suddenly seems rather prescient, especially taking into account Epic VP Mark Rein's claim that the 3DS is not powerful enough to handle the Unreal Engine.
"What is that going to mean for gaming?" Donald adds regarding the increasing power of the iPhone. "Am I going to be able to be able to play Red Dead Redemption on it then press pause, put it down in front of my TV and plug in an HDMI cable and keep going?
"There's such a cool future there. It's an interesting time to be a consumer right now and to be a developer."
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