May 09, 2023
MAME Classic 9.9.0
MAME Classic 9.9.0 has been released. Changes in this version will require your options.ini file to be rebuilt so upon first launch you will be taken to the Options form. This release:
Changed : MAME Classic no longer adds the depreciated "NULL (not set)" text for entries in the MAME.ini without a value.
Changed : MAME Classic will now create the MAME.ini file in it's temp folder to avoid possible conflicts with other ini files.
Changed : Software lists will now only display software which is compatible with the selected machine.
Changed : The BIOS Filter now shows the BIOS description and filters more accurately.
Changed : The Exit routine has been cleaned up to prevent the app from crashing on exit under rare conditions.
Changed : The MESS Machine listview can now be sorted.
Changed : The MESS Machine listview would show non-installed machines in black if they didn't need a ROM but still needed a device file. These machines now show in red.
Changed : The Options form is now one scrolling page instead of two pages.
Changed : The Path selections now let you select multiple paths for ROMs and Artwork.
Fixed : Exporting a software list would fail if any filters were applied.
Fixed : A crash caused by output file biosmame.txt growing so large.
Fixed : Software Installed/Non-Installed option buttons could be greyed-out even if a selected machine has software.
Removed : Path selections for Other MAME ROMs, Ini and Comments.
https://mameclassic.mameworld.info
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Posted by Mr Ric at 11:55 PM | Comments (5)
MESS-Info 0.254 Out
The new updated progetto-SNAPS MESSINFO.DAT is ready.
Whatsnew:
11.43 05/09/2023: Aligned files to 0.254 version.
0.254:
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- a2video, a2video_comp, a2video_comprgb: Fixed another regression where composite double-hi-res was usually monochrome [R. Belmont].
- abc80: Emulate the TKN 80 80-column expansion kit.Add system ROMs with checksum 10042 [PC/M]. Refactor ABC Memory Card to use generic slots. Devicify the SN74S263 character generator. Added keyboard PROM, and memory card IEC/Printer ROMs [Curt Coder].
- abc80kb: Changed description to 'ABC 80 Keyboard'.
- abc80x.cpp: Detect interlaced disk images. Split floppy software lists by disk drive type. Fix sector dump floppy image loading. Move ufd631 from 'abc830_flop.xml' to 'abc832_flop.xml' [Curt Coder].
- alphie: Changed description to 'Alphie: The Electronic Robot (patent)'.
- amstrad.cpp: Use standard list of slot options for Centronics port [AJR]. Removed duplicate software in 'cpc_flop.xml [Wilbert Pol].
- atarist.cpp: Cleaned up metadata, identified software with manual copy protection, and noted issues in 'st_flop.xml' [Angelo Salese].
- bankshot: Changed description to 'Bank Shot: Electronic Pool'.
- bml3: Overhaul memory management and expansion interface, using views to avoid having expansion cards overwrite the main ROM region [AJR].
- camplynx.cpp: Replaced abbreviated country names in 'camplynx_cass.xml' [ArcadeShadow].
- cdd2000: Add ROM banking to prevent code from running off rails [AJR].
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Posted by AntoPISA at 07:38 PM | Comments (1)
Haze's Web Page Updates
Some updates on Haze's web site https://mamedev.emulab.it/haze/
In the Pages section that display images of what was accomplished within the year.
See 2022 and 2023 for most recent rounds of what has been accomplished.
2022 - A Mature Project? https://mamedev.emulab.it/haze/2022-a-mature-project/
2023 - A Big Year for Arcade Progress. https://mamedev.emulab.it/haze/2023-twenty-twenty-three
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Posted by gregf at 10:50 AM | Comments (1)
May 07, 2023
Flyer Fever 2023-05-07
Here's a batch of more recent flyers. With the exception of the two Capcom show line up and Cyberbots flyers, the rest are exclusive and never made it to TAFA.
Capcom 1999 AOU Show Line Up - Capcom
Capcom 2000 AM Show Line Up - Capcom
Cyberbots: Fullmetal Madness (1995) - Capcom
Dariusburst: Another Chronicle (2010) - Taito Corporation
Final Lap R (1994) - Namco, Ltd.
Gamushara Battle! Petit Monsters (1999) - Capcom
Gradius IV: Fukkatsu (1999) - Konami
Heavy Metal Geomatrix (2001) - Capcom
JyanGokushi Haoh no Saihai (1999) - Capcom
Lode Runner: The Dig Fight (2000) - Douglas E. Smith/Psikyo Co., Ltd.
https://www.flyerfever.com
~ Enjoy
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Posted by Dan@Flyer Fever at 12:46 PM | Comments (3)
May 04, 2023
Rebuilder 0.06 Released
Rebuilder 0.06 released
https://mamedev.emulab.it/clrmamepro/bin...uilder_v006.zip
https://mamedev.emulab.it/clrmamepro/binaries/readme.html
Doing source and destination matches now in multiple threads...gives a nice speed boost.
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Posted by Roman at 08:36 PM | Comments (0)
April 29, 2023
NegaMAME 0.254-1
Along with MAME and all its fork, NegaMAME 0.254-1 is also ready for download. Go grab it at https://babelsoft.net/products/negamame.htm
This MAME derivative has been designed to be used with the front-end Negatron in order to have complete access to all the machine configuration options within Negatron, especially useful for emulated computers and consoles.
This is quite irrelevant for emulated arcade games though. If you only play arcade games, you can simply use Negatron with regular MAME.
Note: 0.254-1 must be understood as the 1st version of NegaMAME synchronised with MAME v0.254. If other issues arise with this version, I would release a v0.254-2.
Note 2: 0.253-1 is also available. I was on vacation far from my computer around the release date of MAME 0.253
Posted by xinyingho at 12:22 AM | Comments (0)
April 27, 2023
History.xml 2.54
History.xml 2.54 for MAME 0.254 is available:
https://www.arcade-history.com/index.php?page=download
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Posted by Alexis B. at 10:48 AM | Comments (0)
ARCADE 0.254.0
ARCADE64 0.254.0 is released.
Download location: https://arcade.mameworld.info/
The next release will be in June, or sooner if there's some fantastic arcade progress.
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Posted by Robbbert at 10:12 AM | Comments (0)
Icons / Snaps / Benchmarks For MAME .254 Released
http://www.mameui.info/
Note: I've re-done a lot of the icons and snaps I had neglected after the MESS merger back in the day.
Posted by John IV at 02:54 AM | Comments (0)
MAMEinfo 0.254
MAMEINFO.DAT
* Updated to MAME 0.254 - http://git.redump.net/mame/log/
* Added Source/Listinfo changes
* Newest Bugs (26th Apr)
* Added/Fixed 'Recommended Games'
* Fixed MAMEinfo.dat infos
Download at: http://mameinfo.mameworld.info/
MAME Testers at: https://mametesters.org/view_all_set.php...DESC&type=2
Recent MAME builds: https://github.com/mamedev/mame/actions
('Sign in' + Click on 'CI (Windows)' and then on a MAME post with a green check mark to download the MAME-windows-gcc-XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX file)
Ashura-X's Nightly MAME builds: http://ashura.mameworld.info/nightlybuilds/builds.html
0.254
- New games: GAHAHA Ippatsudou (World, GID2 Ver.A), GAHAHA Ippatsudou 2 (Japan, GIS1 Ver.A), Space Micon Kit, Top Driving (version 1.1) and Waku Waku Anpanman (Rev A)
- New Working games: Gamshara (Japan, 20020716A / 10021 Ver.A), Gekitoride-Jong Space (10011 Ver.A), Kono e Tako (10021 Ver.A), Kotoba no Puzzle Mojipittan (Japan, KPM1 Ver.A), Mr. Driller 2 (Japan, DR21 Ver.A), Mr. Driller 2 (World, DR22 Ver.A), Mr. Driller G (Japan, DRG1 Ver.A), Panikuru Panekuru (Japan, PPA1 Ver.A), Star Trigon (Japan, STT1 Ver.A) and Uchuu Daisakusen: Chocovader Contactee (Japan, CVC1 Ver.A)
- New Non-Working games: Family Bowl (Japan, FB1/VER.A V1.00), Golden Region, M3004, M4002, M5001 (rev. A), Medal no Tatsujin 2 Atsumare! Go! Go! Sugoroku Sentai Don Ranger Five (MTA1 STMPR0A), Seishun-Quiz Colorful High School (CHS1 Ver.A), Shamisen Brothers Vol 1, Shippe Champion, Sugorotic JAPAN (STJ1 Ver.C), Sweet Land 4 Bright (ver 2004.9.29), Taiko no Tatsujin 2 (Japan, TK21 Ver.C), Taiko no Tatsujin 3 (Japan, TK31 Ver.A), Taiko no Tatsujin 4 (Japan, TK41 Ver.A), Taiko no Tatsujin 5 (Japan, TK51 Ver.A), Tsukkomi Yousei Gips Nice Tsukkomi (NTK1 Ver.A), 'unknown AnyWorks / Sega medal game BIOS', Wanpaku Fishing, 'World Club Champion Football European Clubs 2004-2005 Ver.1.2 (Japan) (CDV-10021)', 'World Club Champion Football European Clubs 2005-2006 (Japan) (CDV-10025)' and Zenigata Ponta
- New clones: Agent Super Bond (Super Cobra conversion, not ... (Read More)
Posted by MASH at 12:13 AM | Comments (1)
April 26, 2023
MAME 0.254
MAME 0.254
MAME 0.254, the most hotly anticipated emulator release in recent memory, is ready today! Yes, it finally happened: the first batch of Namco System 10 games have been emulated! It's been a real team effort, with contributors around the world working on emulation, cracking encryption, and properly dumping the Flash memory chips. You'll be able to enjoy Namco's Mr. Driller 2 and Mr. Driller G, as well as the spin-off Star Trigon. System 10 was home to Mitchell's final two arcade games, Gamshara and Kono e Tako. From Metro, there are two GAHAHA Ippatsudou mini-game collections and the two-in-one mahjong tile puzzle game GekiToride-Jong Space. Other working Namco games include Kotoba no Puzzle Mojipittan, Panikuru Panekuru, and Uchuu Daisakusen: Chocovader Contactee.
Quite a few of the System 10 games that are still marked as not working are already playable. Taiko no Tatsujin 2, 4 and 6 are playable, although we aren't confident enough in the timing accuracy of MAME's PlayStation emulation to mark rhythm games as working at the moment. You can play the light gun shooter Golgo 13: Juusei no Requiem, but it's missing sounds and voice acting at the moment. Several coin pushers on the closely related WIDEISM SP-02 platform run; you can trigger various animations, but there's no gameplay as such.
Of course, Namco System 10 emulation isn't the only thing that's updated in this release. Almost a dozen Yamaha keyboards based on the GEW7 CPU are now working. Interestingly, their sound synthesis capabilities are closely related to the MultiPCM chip used in various Sega arcade games. Another game from SNK's early Micon Kit series has been dumped and emulated. There are also two more working Brother word processors and two working Liberty Electronics serial terminals.
Cave CV1000 games now have more realistic blitter performance, meaning you don't need to tweak settings to get close to the arcade experience. Properly emulating the absence of a memory management unit ... (Read More)
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Posted by Vas Crabb at 09:43 PM | Comments (33)
April 25, 2023
PfeMAME Version 2.27 Has Been Released Today
This is another big release (And it finally includes an updated macOS release also).
Sorry it's been so long - between illness and Destiny2 I have had little time to come back to this.
Before I get onto the changes, I do want to point out something that someone said recently on a MAME post regarding no other MAME front ends in current production supporting software lists. Not true. I for one do and I'm sure there are others.
So, what do we have for you today….Well, I have added language support. You can find it under pfeMAME preferences and also when first time run. Some caveats; Firstly, after selecting anything other than English, you have to restart pfeMAME for the new language to take effect. Not a major issue. Secondly, I don't know other languages, so I wrote a script to automatically use Mr. Google for the translation. Unfortunately, that means there is no context in the translation so some things I am sure look pretty funny to those who know otherwise. Thirdly, at the moment my language source files are not fully compliant with other tools (for merging, upkeep etc). I will work on that one in the future.
I have added a cache file for the xml output from MAME in order to speed up database refreshes.
I have completely rewritten the alternate emulation engines code. It is now extensible and can support multiple systems for running MAME roms using different emulation engines. Even non-MAME roms should work. Check out the manual for more info.
Lots of bug fixes as per usual. Check out the changelog file for a complete list of changes.
Enjoy.
You can download this release from here.
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Posted by Gfinch at 03:54 AM | Comments (6)
April 18, 2023
MESS-Info 0.253 Out
The new updated progetto-SNAPS MESSINFO.DAT is ready.
Whatsnew:
11.42 17/04/2023: Aligned files to 0.253 version.
0.253:
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- a2600: Use the new MOS 6532 implementation, since SuperCharger tape loading works now. Remove stray #endif [Curt Coder].
- abc1600.cpp: Correct name and year in 'abc1600_flop.xml'. Fixed systest1600 binary floppy image and added 'source floppy image in 'abc1600_flop.xml' [Curt Coder].
- abc1600: Implement reset button. Cleanup. Disable debugger side effects. Fixed RTC and NVRAM communications. Fix cursor keys. Use later keyboard ROMs to fix UP/DOWN mode. Implement Luxor R8 mouse. Bring the mouse CPU online. Note failing tests. Disable DBRQ to fix Winchester test suite. Fix Xebec S1410 sense, seek, and diagnostic commands [Curt Coder]. Finish the bus error semi-conversion [Olivier Galibert]. Use addressable latch devices [AJR].
- abc806: Remove reset code that is no longer necessary. Use addressable latch devices [AJR]. Fix UFD-DOS boot RTC readout [Curt Coder].
- abc80x.cpp: Set hard disk interface to allow softlist loading to slot in the hard disk controller. Add internal keyboard option for abc800m/c. [Curt Coder].
- acrnsys1.cpp: Use a required I/O port array for the key matrix [Erik Newton].
- adsp2100: Fix regression with ABS opcode S flag [mjrgh].
- alice90: Use same ROM as alice32, previous was a bad dump [Nigel Barnes].
- alphasma.cpp: Fix regression from a8b6c64ed0888f638d87d596586d6562de31ae9d [AJR].
- anzterm: Move to burroughs folder [Dirk ... (Read More)
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Posted by AntoPISA at 05:15 PM | Comments (0)
April 16, 2023
Rebuilder 0.05
Rebuilder 0.05 released
https://mamedev.emulab.it/clrmamepro/bin...uilder_v005.zip
https://mamedev.emulab.it/clrmamepro/binaries/readme.html
0.05 has a major unicode update, so now all your utf8 chars (no matter if in the datfile, in archives, in folders, in log output etc) should be handled correctly.
As a small extra...(I had a little time and wanted to see how easy it is to reuse the core) I've added rebuilderUI ;-)
discuss here: https://www.emulab.it/forum/index.php?topic=8908.0
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Posted by Roman at 08:04 PM | Comments (0)
April 08, 2023
Flyer Fever 2023-04-08
I want to dedicate this flyer update to James (aka Mr. Do!) for his generosity because he gifted me an exceptional Namco flyer that markets Puck Man as Snapper. This was a flyer I pursued and lost a few years ago, and well, now I know who outbid me.
This flyer update is exceptional for other reasons too. I obtained Fantastic Voyage by Universal. 17 years ago Andy Welburn contributed the Electrocoin flyer for the same title on TAFA, but we've never seen the flip side until now.
And while damaged, it was worth pursuing another early Data East DECO game flyer; 2-in-1 Eagle, that features Alpha Fighter and Head On.
The other flyers speak for themselves. Undiscovered, until now!
2 in 1: Eagle (1979) - Data East DECO [The flyer is damaged. Includes Alpha Fighter and Head-On.]
Burnin' Rubber (1982) - Data East DECO/EuroDECO Mfg. Ltd. [Different distributor stamp]
Cosmic Avenger (1981) Universal Co., Ltd./Electrocoin Automatics, Ltd.
Cosmic Spectar (1980) - Exidy, Inc./Electrocoin Automatics, Ltd. [Also known as Spectar]
Fantastic Voyage (1981) - Universal Co., Ltd.
Mahjong (1978) - Irem Corporation [Play Table Series]
Namco Video Games Catalog (1978-1980) - Namco, Ltd. [Highlights include Navarone and PuckMan promoted as Snapper]
Planet Probe (1985) - Try Corporation.
Pleiads/Super Planetoids (1979-1980) - Tehkan Ltd., Atari, Inc./Electrocoin Automatics, Ltd. [Also known as Pleiades and Asteroids]
Space Panic/Zero Hour (1980-1981) - Universal Co., Ltd./Electrocoin Automatics, Ltd.
~ Enjoy
https://www.flyerfever.com
PS - Coming soon. Street Fighter II Turbo: Hyper Fighting
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Posted by Dan@Flyer Fever at 06:01 PM | Comments (8)
April 7 Good Friday Livestream Looking At Recent MAME Progress (Konami Audio Fix, Namco System 10 Latest, Top Driving, Psion Series 3 Etc.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCZFR8UTGPM
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Posted by Haze at 11:25 AM | Comments (0)
April 07, 2023
HBMAME 0.245.11
https://arcade.mameworld.info/hbmame
https://hbmame.1emulation.com
What's new in HBMAME
==================================================
2023-04-07 0.245.11
- Fixed bad graphics in Rally Chase (trallycd)
- Added preliminary support for .neo files used in NeoSD and Mister.
- Added preliminary support for .7z files used in Darksoft's MultiMVS.
New Games
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- [chuckie] Chuckie Egg
- [dktrain2] Donkey Kong Trainer 1.01 (bugfix)
- [neo2048] Neo 2048
- [ngmvs] Neo-Geo MultiMVS support
- [ngneo] Neo Geo support of .neo files
- [pacjrz80] Pac-Jr on Pacman Hardware
- [sbpf] Super Bubble Pop (fixed)
Notes for ngmvs and ngneo:
- Very preliminary. Cheats, save-states, memcards etc have not been tested.
- If loading fails you'll get a black screen.
- Intended for testing of homebrew. Protected sets are not supported. However,
most standard games happen to work.
- Files are meant to be loaded as loose software. Use the inbuilt File Manager,
or the command-line (-quik {full path to file}).
ngneo:
- Can use a Software List. An example xml has been included which you can expand upon.
ngmvs:
- The file extension is 7z, which works fine from command-line but is treated as a
directory by the File Manager. You'll have to enter it and choose any file within.
- The files within must be at the root of the 7z, or loading will fail.
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Posted by Robbbert at 05:04 AM | Comments (5)
April 03, 2023
MAME Classic 9.8.0
MAME Classic 9.8.0 has been released. Featuring Software list support, this release...
Added : A new theme - Windows 11 Light.
Added : Support for merged ROM sets... per request.
Fixed : When a different version of MAME was detected, the Options form which displayed did not always re-save your settings.
Fixed : Removing the last game on the MAME Favorites list would delete the list.
https://mameclassic.mameworld.info/
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Posted by Mr Ric at 12:24 AM | Comments (0)
April 01, 2023
MAMEUI64 Classic 0.253.1
MAMEUI64 Classic 0.253.1 has been released.
Download location: https://arcade.mameworld.info/messui/
The next release will be in June.
Since the demise of MAMEUI, there has been a lot of questions of a suitable replacement, however it seems that there isn't one. The only front-ends that supported software-lists (that I know of) are ended due to their authors passing on.
I've decided to begin work on a new replacement which will overcome the defects of the old, however there's no timeline or priority, so it could take many months, or even years.
In the meantime the old MAMEUI has been wheeled out and given the 'Classic' name to ease the frustration of our valuable users. The release schedule will be every 3 months.
The new replacement needs a sensible and short name, to be decided.
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Posted by Robbbert at 07:35 AM | Comments (0)
ARCADE 0.253.1
ARCADE64 0.253.1 is released.
Download location: https://arcade.mameworld.info/
The next release will be in June, or sooner if there's some fantastic arcade progress.
Comments are closed.
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Posted by Robbbert at 07:21 AM | Comments (0)
