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Emulator Release: VGBA-Android 3.9.9 with improved Cheatopedia

fms

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VGBA-Android Release Announcements

Hello, All!

I have updated VGBA-Android, my GameBoy Advance emulator. This week's VGBA-Android 4.1.19 release is now available at the Google Play Store:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

This VGBA release introduces the "light" UI theme to the File Selector. You can switch between light and dark UI themes via the menu. I have also added shadows to screenshots all throughout VGBA and fixed the screenshot size in the File Selector. Finally, added five new games to the Cheatopedia.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added optional light theme to the File Selector.
* Fixed screenshot sizes in the File Selector.
* Added shadows to screenshots in File Selector and State Exchange.
* Added shadows to screenshots in the Freeze/Restore dialog.
* Added Shohen Jumps: One Piece to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Double Dragon Advance to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Final Fight One to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Digimon: Battle Spirit 1/2 games to the Cheatopedia.

Enjoy!

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fms

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VGBA-Android Release Announcements

Hello, All!

VGBA-Android 4.1.21, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator, has hit the Google Play Store:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

The new release adds the configurable auto-fire function to all fire buttons, lets you use the "light" UI theme throughout the app, and assigns sensible default mappings to generic joystick buttons, in case you have a generic USB joystick with numbered buttons. I have also added five new games to the Cheatopedia. Enjoy!

ALL CHANGES:
* Added default mappings for generic joystick buttons #1..#10.
* Added brighter UI theme everywhere (check "Light UI Theme" in Settings).
* Added automatic fire options (see "Auto Fire Settings" in Settings).
* Added Dragon Tales: Dragon Adventures to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Defender of the Crown to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Cruis'n Velocity to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Boulder Dash EX to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Blender Bros. to the Cheatopedia.
 

fms

Member
VGBA-Android Release Announcements

Hello, All!

I have published VGBA-Android 4.2, a new major release of my GameBoy Advance emulator, to the Google Play today:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

Starting with this version, the gameplay recorder is permanently on. Click on the "Replay" button (or menu option) to turn the time back any moment you like. I have also fixed the glitches in Mortal Kombat games and added four new games to the Cheatopedia. Have fun!

ALL CHANGES:
* Gameplay recording now always enabled. Select "Replay" at any time!
* Fixed RLUnCompWRAM() BIOS function, removing glitches from Mortal Kombat games.
* Now allowing misaligned source pointers in BIOS uncompression routines.
* Made replay play all records to the current recording position.
* Made recording pause when replay is on.
* Fixed many corner cases in record/replay.
* Added Sim City 2000 to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Star X to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Sega Rally Championship to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Rock'n'Roll Racing to the Cheatopedia.
 

fms

Member
VGBA-Android Release Announcements

Hello, All!

I have just released VGBA-Android 4.2.1, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator, to the Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

This release adds a new contour virtual joystick skin and makes NetPlay connection process smoother. Unfortunately, the network play itself is still slow, but I am working on it. Also added four new games to the Cheatopedia.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added new "contour" joystick shape (see "Virtual Joystick Shape" setting).
* Fixed stutter during NetPlay connection process (NetPlay still slow though).
* Attached warnings to some Pokemon Fire Red and Leaf Green cheats.
* Added Backtrack to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Army Men to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Army Men: Operation Green to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Army Men: Turf Wars to the Cheatopedia.

Have fun!
 

fms

Member
VGBA-Android Release Announcements

I have published VGBA-Android 4.2.2, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator, to the Google Play today:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

In this version, I have fixed a few slight inconsistencies that could lead to replay deviating from the original course of gameplay. Also fixed in-game saves in River City Ransom and added a few more games to the Cheatopedia, as requested by users.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed in-game saves in River City Ransom.
* Fixed slight inconsistencies when restoring state during replay.
* Added Japanese Pokemon Fire Red to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Japanese Pokemon Leaf Green to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Zone of the Enders: The Fist of Mars to the Cheatopedia.
* Added US and EU versions of Need For Speed: Porsche Unleashed to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Need For Speed: Most Wanted to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Need For Speed: Carbon to the Cheatopedia.
 

fms

Member
VGBA-Android Release Announcements

Hello, All!

I have just published a rather major 4.2.3 update to VGBA-Android, my GameBoy Advance emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

Starting with this version, I am switching to the native OpenSLES audio API, for much lower latencies and better performance. Android 2.2 (Frodo) users, who have no OpenSLES, will continue using Java-based audio. If you are experiencing any problems with the native audio, report them to me and disable the "Native Audio" setting for the time being.

I have also taken steps to fix the main remaining cause of app crashes. From now on, VGBA will aggressively recycle any bitmaps it allocates, to prevent Android from running out of bitmap memory.

Finally, VGBA no longer requires touchscreen, letting it work on Android devices other than phones and tablets. More on this in the nearest future.

ALL CHANGES:
* Now defaulting to OpenSLES native audio, for minimal latency.
* Now recycling bitmaps to prevent Bitmap.nativeCreate() crashes.
* No longer requiring touchscreen support from the Android device.
* Added "Audio Rate" setting, for controlling sampling rate.
* Added "Native Audio" setting, for disabling OpenSLES, if needed.
* Fixed initial audio initialization always setting 100ms latency.
* Fixed audio pause/resume when activity pauses or resumes.
* Refactored audio control between Java and native code.

Have fun!
 

fms

Member
VGBA-Android Release Announcements

Hello, All!

I have released VGBA-Android 4.2.4, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator with GoogleTV support:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

Starting with this release, VGBA will work on GoogleTV devices running Android 4.x, such as LG G2/G3 TVs after a recent upgrade. Play on a 55" screen, using your TV remote to control the game, or plug a USB gamepad for better experience. In order to adapt to the wide TV screen, I have added the new grid view mode to the File Selector. Even if you only have a tablet or a phone, you can enable this mode via the menu. On larger tablets, it may work better for you than the default list view.

ALL CHANGES:
* VGBA now runs on GoogleTVs updated to Android 4.x (LG G2/G3).
* Added optional grid view to the File Selector, default for GoogleTVs.
* Added extra folder and cartridge icons to the File Selector.
* Removed logging code from record/replay.

Enjoy!
 

fms

Member
VGBA-Android Release Announcements

Hello, All!

The updated VGBA-Android 4.2.5, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator, is now online:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

This version adds an option that forces VGBA to emulate either 6bit or 14bit EEPROM, used for in-game saves. If in-game saves do not work for you in some game, try this option in the Settings. Be aware that changing the EEPROM type also resets your game though. Also added seven new games to the Cheatopedia.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Choose EEPROM Size" setting to force 6bit or 14bit EEPROM type.
* Added Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Battle Nexus to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Yu Yu Hakusho: Tournament Tactics to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Yu Yu Hakusho: Spirit Detective to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Tekken to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Wolfenstein 3D to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Wings to the Cheatopedia.

Have fun!
 

fms

Member
VGBA-Android Release Announcements

Hello, All!

I have just uploaded VGBA-Android 4.2.6, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator to the Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

Starting with this release, VGBA-Android integrates with DropBox cloud storage accounts, letting you upload your games to DropBox and continue playing them on a different device. This feature has been requested by many VGBA users running VGBA across multiple Android devices. To upload gameplay state, hold the game entry with your finger, then select "Upload to DropBox" from the context menu. To download gameplay state, select "Download from DropBox". Finally, to browse the contents of your DropBox account, click on the DropBox icon or select "Browse DropBox" from the main menu.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added DropBox support to the File Selector.
* Added "Upload to DropBox" menu option to save game to DropBox.
* Added "Download from DropBox" menu option to load game from DropBox.
* Added "Browse DropBox" menu option to browse DropBox contents.
* Now also deleting main screenshot when "Delete All" selected.
* Now allowing to become NetPlay server even if can't register with global directory.

Have fun!
 

fms

Member
VGBA-Android Release Announcements

Hello, All!

VGBA-Android, my GameBoy Advance emulator, has been updated to version 4.2.7:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

The new version adds missing string translations and cheats for seven new games.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added missing string translations.
* Added DropBox application icons.
* Added Frogger Advance: The Great Quest to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Frogger Advance 2: The Lost Wand to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Frogger's Journey: The Forgotten Relic to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Frogger's Adventures: Temple of the Frog to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Hot Wheels: Burnin' Rubber to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Hot Potato to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Fortress to the Cheatopedia.

Have fun!
 

fms

Member
VGBA-Android Release Announcements

I have released VGBA-Android 4.2.8, an update to my GameBoy Advance emulator, today:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

Mainly adding and fixing cheats for various games.

ALL CHANGES:
* Updated and extended Yu-Gi-Oh! Worldwide Edition Cheatopedia entry, by public demand.
* Added Naruto Ninja Council to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Naruto Ninja Council 2 to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Medal of Honor: Infiltrator to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Medal of Honor: Underground to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Metalgun Slinger to the Cheatopedia.
 

fms

Member
VGBA-Android Release Announcements

Hello, All!

I have updated VGBA-Android, my GameBoy Advance emulator, to version 4.2.10 this morning:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

This release adds a database of FlashROM/EEPROM chip types for about 300 GBA games, to help VGBA better recognize what in-game saves hardware each game is using. I have also made the action bar look the same as the toolbar, fixed the parent directory icons in the File Selector, and added five more games to the Cheatopedia.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added FlashROM/EEPROM type hints for 300 more games.
* Added new-styled action bar, consistent with toolbar.
* Added proper icon for the parent directory ("..") entry.
* Added Chu Chu Rocket to the Cheatopedia.
* Added CT Special Forces to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Daredevil to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Midnight Club Street Racing to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Mario Pinball Land to the Cheatopedia.
* Added DropBox application icons.

Have fun!
 

fms

Member
VGBA-Android Release Announcements

Hello, All!

The VGBA-Android 4.3, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator released today, comes with major sound quality improvements:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

Many users have complained about VGBA sound quality in the past. In this new VGBA release, I have switched to a different sound rendering algorithm, finally fixing the delay between direct and melodic audio channels that many Pokemon Fire Red and Leaf Green users complained in the past. The problem is not limited to these games, so other affected games will show improvement as well. In addition to fixing the delay issue, the new sound code should also remove echo and distortions. A few game-specific audio problems may still occur though.

ALL CHANGES:
* Switched to simpler and more precise sound rendering algorithm.
* Fixed lag between wave and melodic channels (Pokemon games, etc).
* Improved overall audio quality a lot.

Have fun!
 

fms

Member
VGBA-Android Release Announcements

Hello, All!

I have released VGBA-Android 4.3.1, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator, to the Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

This release fixes an occasional crash while browsing files in the File Selector and adds cheats for eight more games to the Cheatopedia. While VGBA crashes very rarely, please, do not hesitate to report to me any crashes you encounter: it helps yourself and other users.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed a crash when showing sections in File Selector.
* Added Dinotopia: The Timestone Pirates cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Atlantis: The Lost Empire cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Crazy Chase cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added cheats for five Disney Sports games: Football, Motocross, Basketball, Skateboarding, and Soccer.

Enjoy!
 

fms

Member
VGBA-Android Release Announcements

Hello, All!

I have just released VGBA-Android 4.3.2, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

In this version, I have added special display effects to simulate vertical scanlines and raster patterns that show up in real LCD displays. So, the old "TV Scanlines" option has been turned into a list selector now. I have also fixed a couple of crashes found in the Google Developer Console logs and added cheats for 6 new games to the Cheatopedia. See below for details.

ALL CHANGES:
* Made "Scanline Effect" a list selector, to accommodate multiple effects.
* Added "Vertical Scanlines" option, for vertical scanlines found in old LCDs.
* Added "Raster Effect" option, for LCD-like raster simulation.
* Fixed a crash when surface gets destroyed during display update.
* Fixed a crash when deleting files with special characters in their names.
* Added Gundam SEED Battle Assault cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Inspector Gadget cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Disney's Magical Quest 1/2 cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Disney's Party cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Disney's Princess cheats to the Cheatopedia.

Have fun!
 

fms

Member
VGBA-Android Release Announcements

Hello, All!

There is a new VGBA-Android 4.3.3 available from the Google Play today:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

In this release of my GameBoy Advance emulator, I have finally added support for Intel-based Android devices and made Settings dialog tabbed, for easy navigation. Also fixed crashes in the Metal Slug game and fixed the repeating sound that occurred in some games when using OpenSLES audio mode. See below for complete list of changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Now locking out opposite dpad arrows (fixed Metal Slug crashes).
* Fixed repeating audio (pause in Phantasy Star Collection).
* Added support for Android devices based on Intel x86 CPUs.
* Settings are now tabbed, for easier navigation.
* Added Emulation section to the Settings.
* Moved fast-forwarding options to General section.
* Moved screen orientation options to General section.
* Moved "Keep Screen On" and "Doubleclick BACK to Exit" options to General.
* Reordered Settings by importance.

Enjoy!
 

fms

Member
VGBA-Android Release Announcements

Hello, All!

VGBA-Android 4.3.4, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator, is now online at Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

In this release, I have made sure that the new tabbed Settings dialog can be navigated with a gamepad, including the Moga controller. Also, you can now assign Moga keys to any GBA buttons you like, a feature requested by many Moga users. I have also fixed a rather nasty battery drain that occurred when VGBA ran in background mode. The drain was due to the legacy audio code running in a loop. Finally, the cheats for the three Phantasy Star Collection games are now in the Cheatopedia. Hope all of you, RPG gamers, are happy now :)

ALL CHANGES:
* Added ability to assign Moga buttons via "Assign Keys".
* Fixed battery drain when VGBA is running in background.
* Added arrow keys navigation to the tabbed Settings.
* Added Moga controller navigation to the tabbed Settings.
* Added Phantasy Star cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Phantasy Star 2 cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Phantasy Star 3 cheats to the Cheatopedia.

Have fun!
 

fms

Member
VGBA-Android Release Announcements

Hello, All!

I have published VGBA-Android 4.3.5 today, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

In this version, I have fixed the 16bit PUSH CPU instruction so that it can make changes to the I/O registers, as some programmers use this instruction to initiate the DMA and do other things. I have also added the "Hide Title Bar" option, requested by many users. Please note that once you hide your action bar, you can always get it back by sliding your finger down from the center of the screen. Finally, I have added cheats for a few games. See the complete list of changes below.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed THUMB PUSH instruction for cases where DMA is initiated with PUSH.
* Added "Hide Title Bar" option to hide status/action bar on startup.
* Added Egg Mania cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Elf The Movie cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added ET The Extraterrestrial cheats to the Cheatopedia.

Have fun!
 

fms

Member
VGBA-Android Release Announcements

Hello, All!

I have released VGBA-Android 4.3.6 today, another update to my GameBoy Advance emulator:

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fms.vgba

This release adds 10 new games to the Cheatopedia, including two Yu-Gi-Oh! games, requested by the users, and two remaining Sonic games.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added Yu-Gi-Oh! Destiny Board Traveler to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2004 to the Cheatopedia.
* Added X-Men: Reign of Apocalypse to the Cheatopedia.
* Added X-Men 2: Wolverine's Revenge to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Top Gear GT Championship to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Top Gun: Firestorm Advance to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Stuart Little 2 to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Sonic Pinball Party to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Sonic The Hedgehog Genesis to the Cheatopedia.

Have fun!
 

fms

Member
VGBA-Android Release Announcements

Hello, All!

I have released VGBA-Android 4.3.7 to the Google Play today:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

This is a bugfix release. It fixes in-game saves in a bunch of games and improves BIOS emulation. I have also removed the screen edge artifacts so many people reported and fixed the multitouch input. If you complained about not being able to press multiple buttons before, give this version a try and see if it works better for you. See the complete change list below.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed CPUSet() BIOS function (Galidor works now).
* Fixed left/top edge artifacts with accelerated video enabled.
* Fixed multitouch input in cases when it didn't work.
* Fixed in-game saves in Breath of Fire games.
* Fixed in-game saves in Top Gun, Nippon Pro Mahjong, and Rocky.
* Now disabling irrelevant virtual keyboard settings.
* Switched to the newest NDK and compiler toolchain.
* Fixed rare crashes in gesture detection.

Have fun!
 
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