VGB-Android 3.6.1 Released

Hello, All!

I have released VGB-Android 3.6.1, the new version of GameBoy Classic, GameBoy Color, and Super GameBoy emulator for Android devices:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...id=com.fms.vgb

As a temporary promotion, I am lowering the VGB-Android price to $2.49 or 1.99 euros. Unfortunately, at this price VGB brings home less than what it costs me to support users, so I will not be able to keep this price forever. So, get VGB while it's cheap :)

Here is the list of new features and fixes in this version:

* The action bar can now be toggled with a vertical fling gesture.
* Added screenshots, autosaved state, and two more slots to the Freeze/Restore.
* Cheatopedia now remembers the last open entry and recognizes the current game.
* Made Cheat Editor save cheats reliably.
* Optimized screen updates sync, for better framerates.
* Now pausing gameplay immediately when opening Android menu.
* Cleaned up handling of Android physical keys.
* Fixed cut-off landscape display on Nexus7 and other tablets.
* Fixed HBlank DMA transfer (Pokemon Crystal).
* Fixed initial LCDCONT state in (Shadowgate Classic).
* File selector now memorizes the last selected position.
* Fixed Pokemon Silver Cheatopedia entry.
* Added Italian translation.

Published VGB 3.6.2 this morning:

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

The main changes are in the file selector, which has now got quick navigation and larger screenshots. The Freeze/Restore feature has also been improved, and I have added the "custom cheats" option to the Cheatopedia. Finally, the button labels now show with the video acceleration enabled and the custom button layout will not reset after every upgrade.

FULL CHANGE LIST:
* Now showing button labels with OpenGLES acceleration enabled.
* Added fast navigation with sections to the file selector.
* Improved the file selector UI look and feel.
* Enlarged screenshots in the file selector and Freeze/Restore.
* Fixed duplicated images/labels in Freeze/Restore.
* Added "Custom Cheats" option to Cheatopedia.
* No longer deleting buttons layout on each upgrade.

Published VGB-Android 3.6.5 tonight:

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

This version comes with all the improvements introduced into VGBA, iNES, and MasterGear over the last couple of weeks. It has got faster video, better file selector, and supports .IPS patches. With the new VGB, you should be able to use a wide variety of game translations that can be found here:

http://www.romhacking.net/?page=translations&platform=8

FULL LIST OF CHANGES:
* Added support for .IPS files. For "mygame.gb" use "mygame.ips".
* Switched to surfaces and optimized Java-to-native sync for faster and smoother video.
* Now disabling cheats on startup.
* Made overlaid buttons have solid cues and stick to nearest screen edges.
* Fixed legacy wire-frame joystick display.
* Fixed a few bugs in the license verification code.
* Made file selector load directory listings faster.
* Added labels for CHT/SAV/IPS files to the file selector.

With the VGB 3.6.6 release today, I am starting to introduce the automatic frame skipping feature:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...id=com.fms.vgb

This feature can be enabled under the "Frames to Draw" option in the Settings. It makes VGB draw as many frames as your hardware allows, so the game play becomes very smooth on the faster hardware, while retaining speed on the slower hardware.

Having said that, the automatic frame skipping may not be perfect yet. I hope the existing VGB-Android users will provide feedback and help me debug it to perfection.

FULL CHANGE LIST:
* Added automatic frame skip control (under "Frames to Draw" option).
* Made display updates even faster by skipping unchanged areas.
* Made directional joypad easier to control.
* Fixed tactile feedback feature.
* Now you can enable multiple cheats at once.

Hello, All!

Finishing this week with the VGB-Android 3.6.7 release:

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

The main addition is the ability to upload your gameplay state to a server and download states uploaded by other users. Please note that a state is your position inside a game, not the actual game.

I have also added the resizable virtual joystick, removed the thin garbage lines that appeared on some devices in the accelerated video mode, and made a few fixes to the way VGB applies cheat codes to a patched game (i.e. when .ips file present).

ALL CHANGES:
* Added State Exchange feature letting users exchange their gameplay states.
* Made virtual controls resizable via "Virtual Joystick Size" option.
* Removed garbage at screen edges in accelerated OpenGLES mode.
* Minor fix for cheats/patch interaction.

I have introduced the GameLink emulation into the latest VGB-Android 3.7.0, available here:

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

The GameLink emulation lets users play with each other over a local network or the Internet, as if their emulated "GameBoys" were connected with a real GameLink cable. To establish connection, use the "Connect NetPlay" option in the Android menu.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added GameLink emulation letting users play with each other over the network.
* Now showing the "NEW" label only for files that have recently changed.
* Added "Virtual Joystick Skin" setting.
* Added alternative virtual joystick skin from Miroslaw Kocur.
* Now deleting .CHT file when all codes removed in Cheat Editor.
* Now stopping native thread on startup, in case previous instance has been running.
* Fixed screen updates in Advanced Settings and Debugger.

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Hello, All!

I have released VGB-Android 3.6.1, the new version of GameBoy Classic, GameBoy Color, and Super GameBoy emulator for Android devices:



As a temporary promotion, I am lowering the VGB-Android price to $2.49 or 1.99 euros. Unfortunately, at this price VGB brings home less than what it costs me to support users, so I will not be able to keep this price forever. So, get VGB while it's cheap :)

Here is the list of new features and fixes in this version:

* The action bar can now be toggled with a vertical fling gesture.
* Added screenshots, autosaved state, and two more slots to the Freeze/Restore.
* Cheatopedia now remembers the last open entry and recognizes the current game.
* Made Cheat Editor save cheats reliably.
* Optimized screen updates sync, for better framerates.
* Now pausing gameplay immediately when opening Android menu.
* Cleaned up handling of Android physical keys.
* Fixed cut-off landscape display on Nexus7 and other tablets.
* Fixed HBlank DMA transfer (Pokemon Crystal).
* Fixed initial LCDCONT state in (Shadowgate Classic).
* File selector now memorizes the last selected position.
* Fixed Pokemon Silver Cheatopedia entry.
* Added Italian translation.

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Thank you for sharing!

Just published VGB-Android 3.7.1:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...id=com.fms.vgb

The main addition is the "Share" menu option for letting others know what you are playing. Also, the file selector now shows the cartridge hardware information on each file, and there have been important fixes to Android 2.x display operation and Cheatopedia UI.

ALL CHANGES:
* File selector now shows cartridge hardware info.
* Added "Share" menu item for letting other people know what you are playing.
* Added joystick shape with round directional pad.
* Added automatic game title recognition.
* Moved invisible and wireframe joystick settings to "Virtual Joystick Shape".
* Fixed Cheatopedia navigation and disappearing checkmarks.
* Now saving Cheatopedia path when cancelling cheat selection.
* Fixed button labels and keyboard display on Android 2.x devices.

Today's release is VGB-Android 3.7.2:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...id=com.fms.vgb

This time, I have added popular Pokemon, Super Mario, and Donkey Kong games to the Cheatopedia. The new version will also show game making company names in the File Selector.

ALL CHANGES:
* Now showing company names for GameBoy Classic/Color ROMs in File Selector.
* Added Pokemon Red and Blue to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Super Mario Land 1 and 2 to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Wario Land to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Donkey Kong Country to the Cheatopedia.

Just published VGB-Android 3.7.3, a new version of my GameBoy, GameBoy Color, and Super GameBoy emulator:

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

https://lh3.ggpht.com/QxMLHZ2dLcb5V6...PkLHVh2c6kXFGE

In this version, I have added the gallery-like 3D browsing mode to the File Selector, and also added two much requested games to the Cheatopedia: Pokemon Yellow and Pokemon Crystal.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added gallery-like 3D browsing mode to the File Selector. Use the picture button or the "Gallery" menu option to enter new mode.
* Added Pokemon Yellow to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Pokemon Crystal to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Change Log dialog that shows up after each upgrade.
* Added "Rate Me" button to the change log dialog.

New VGB-Android 3.7.4 has been published:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...id=com.fms.vgb

This version should be more modest on the license checks, and I have also added all Castlevania games to the Cheatopedia.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed licensing check problem where app tried checking license on every run.
* Added Castlevania to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Castlevania 2: Belmont's Revenge to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Castlevania Legends to the Cheatopedia.

Finishing week with the VGB-Android 3.7.5 release here:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...id=com.fms.vgb

I have improved the file selector to better handle folders with many files and fixed its alphabetical index. Also, added the Legend of Zelda cheats to the Cheatopedia.

ALL CHANGES:
* Optimized File Selector to show large directories faster and without crashing.
* Now showing more file information when there is no screenshot.
* Fixed alphabetical index in the File Selector.
* Added Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX to the Cheatopedia.

I have released VGB 3.7.6 for Android this morning:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...id=com.fms.vgb

The new version natively supports MOGA gamepads from PowerA, shows real game names in the File Selector, and fixes a bunch of real and potential crashes. See the full list of changes below.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added native MOGA gamepad support.
* File Selector and Gallery show real game names.
* Settings shows current preference values.
* Fixed GBC game ID computation.
* Fixed occasional crash when returning from Cheat Editor or Cheatopedia.
* Fixed occasional crash when rotating device.
* Fixed crash when scrolling Settings with Japanese locale.
* File Selector no longer resets when device is rotated.
* Optimized ID-to-name conversion for faster File Selector.
* Gallery has got a new background.

Hello, All!

Starting week with a fresh VGB-Android 3.7.7 release:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...id=com.fms.vgb

The main addition in this version is the RumblePak emulation. VGB will now make your device vibrate whenever a game uses its "rumble" feature. Also added the full-screen joystick mode, letting you use the whole screen as one huge directional pad, and added a few popular games to the Cheatopedia. You will find new cheats for Dragon Warrior and Zelda series.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added RumblePak emulation.
* Added progress dialog to the File Selector.
* Added full-screen virtual joystick mode (see Settings).
* Now locking screen orientation when tilt joystick being used.
* Fixed Donkey Kong Country Cheatopedia entry.
* Added Dragon Warrior 1 & 2 to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Dragon Warrior Monsters to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Zelda: Oracle of Seasons to the Cheatopedia.

VGB-Android 3.7.8 has been published this morning:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...id=com.fms.vgb

The main change is that the Real Time Clock (RTC), found in such games as Pokemon and Harvest Moon, will now "tick" while you are not playing the game, just like in a real cartridge. Please note that in order to achieve this effect, you will have to disable "Save State on Exit" option and use in-game saves instead.

ALL CHANGES:
* Real Time Clock now "ticks" while you are not playing (Pokemon, etc).
* Added MOGA gamepad support to the File Selector and the Gallery.
* MOGA buttons can now be assigned via "Assign Keys" in Settings.

I have released VGB-Android 3.7.9 with full support for generic gamepads (like Nyko Playpad) and iCade joysticks throughout the app and improved File Selector:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...id=com.fms.vgb

You can now navigate the File Selector, Gallery, and Settings using a gamepad and assign custom buttons to gamepad keys using the "Assign Keys" option. The full iCade support is enabled via an option in the Settings.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added optional iCade joystick support (see Settings).
* Added standard gamepad support to File Selector, Gallery, and Settings.
* Added iCade support to File Selector, Gallery, and Settings.
* Added "Show Real Names" menu option to the File Selector.
* Optimized File Selector by not rescanning folder after running emulation.

I have just released VGB-Android 3.7.10, with GameBoy Pocket Printer support:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...id=com.fms.vgb

Starting with this version, VGB will output pictures printed with GameBoy Pocket Printer to an .HTML file with the same name as your original ROM file. You can then use any web browser to view and print it to a real printer. Other changes include the improved File Selector and two new Dragon Warrior games in the Cheatopedia.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added support for GameBoy Printer, printing to HTML files.
* Added sort-by-date mode to the File Selector.
* Added Dragon Warrior Monsters 2 to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Dragon Warrior 3 to the Cheatopedia.

I have just published VGB-Android 3.7.12, a new version of my GameBoy Classic and GameBoy Color emulator for Android, which will also do Super GameBoy emulation:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...id=com.fms.vgb

The new version fixes timings on a few common Z80 instructions, which should hopefully stop random slowdowns during emulation. Also, if you are using a Bluetooth joystick or keyboard, the new VGB will automatically hide the on-screen controls. Touch the screen to make them reappear, or you can disable this feature completely in the Settings. Finally, I have introduced some assembler optimizations to the "Soften Video" mode, previously added to my other emulators.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed "JR offset" and "JR Z,offset" instruction timings.
* Added option to hide virtual gamepad when using the real one (enabled by default).
* Optimized "Soften Video" algorithm in assembler and gained +15fps.
* Added Android menu and action items to the Gallery.

Hello, All!

I have published VGB-Android 3.7.13, a new version of my GameBoy Color and GameBoy Classic emulator for Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...id=com.fms.vgb

This version fixes several crash sources, finally finds a permanent place for the File Selector toolbar, and add five more games to the Cheatopedia: Megaman games and Mario sports games.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed File Selector toolbar at the bottom of the screen.
* Fixed situation where some people got empty file lists in File Selector.
* Fixed possible crash in the Cheat Editor.
* Fixed a rare crash when reporting failed license check.
* Added Megaman, Megaman 2, and Megaman 3 to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Mario Golf and Mario Tennis to the Cheatopedia.

Hello, All!

I am starting this week with the VGB-Android 3.7.14 release, a new version of my GameBoy Classic, GameBoy Color, and Super GameBoy emulator for Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...id=com.fms.vgb

This release includes an important new feature that lets you find your game files, wherever they are. Simply select on the "Scan Files" option in the File Selector menu, or click on the magnifier icon in the action bar, and VGB will find your files automatically. I have also disabled a few features misunderstood by the users: VGB-Android will no longer verify cartridge CRC and will not compress .SAV files with GZIP, to make them compatible with other emulators. Finally, there is a new, nicer toolbar, and I have added four more Megaman games to the Cheatopedia.

ALL CHANGES:
* Save files (.SAV) are no longer gzipped, to avoid confusing the users.
* Disabled cartridge CRC/CMP check, to avoid confusing the users.
* Added File Selector "Search Files" function to search for relevant files.
* Added a nicer, more professional toolbar.
* Fixed location of custom.chts file on devices with no "/sdcard" folder.
* Fixed possible crash source in Settings.
* Added Megaman 4 and Megaman 5 to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Megaman Xtreme and Megaman Xtreme 2 to the Cheatopedia.
* Grouped multiple Cheatopedia entries for better navigation.

Hello, All!

Just released VGB-Android 3.7.16 to the Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...id=com.fms.vgb

VGB emulates GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy on Android devices. The new version contains a fix to local NetPlay address reporting and a bunch of new Cheatopedia entries for popular games.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed problem with NAT IP being reported to NetPlay instead of local IP.
* Added Super Mario Brothers DX to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Bionic Commando: Elite Forces to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Bionic Commando to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Pokemon Pinball to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Shantae to the Cheatopedia.

Hello, All!

I have just released VGB-Android 3.8, with the Replay feature, letting you record your gameplay and then "go back in time" replaying the recorded gameplay:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...id=com.fms.vgb

In order to start recording, select "Record" from the menu or click on the "target" icon in the action bar. The diamond sign will indicate the ongoing recording. To replay, select "Replay" from the menu or click on the "timer" icon in the action bar. The triangle sign will indicate the ongoing replay. You can terminate replay at any moment by pressing a gamepad button.

As the options menu was becoming crowded, I had to rearrange it. The Freeze/Restore functionality is now accessible via a single menu option called "States", which also lets you access online State Exchange. Cheatopedia and Advanced items got their own submenus.

Finally, I added more caching to the File Selector, making it smoother. File Selector now only shows progress dialog when processing large folders.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added Record/Replay feature letting you go back in time.
* Now only showing File Selector progress dialog for large folders.
* Optimized File Selector labels and screenshots for smoother scrolling.
* Merged Freeze/Restore into single States dialog.
* Collapsed cheat-related items into Cheats submenu.
* Collapsed advanced items into Advanced submenu.
* Made Enable Cheats and NetPlay menu items checkable.
* Fixed NetPlay crash when own IP address can't be detected.
* Added Dragonball Z: Legendary Super Warriors to the Cheatopedia.

Have fun!

Hello, All!

It is time for another release of VGB-Android, my Nintendo GameBoy, Super GameBoy, and GameBoy Color emulator. The new version 3.8.4 can be found here:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...id=com.fms.vgb

Among the most important changes, the new VGB adds support for analog controls found on Bluetooth gamepads, implements alphabetic game indexing in Cheatopedia, and finally fixes the accelerated video blackout problem on Android 2.x devices. Also, VGB will now show the Android status bar when you flick your finger down the screen. Flick it up in order to hide the status bar. Finally, I have added the Metal Gear and a couple of Final Fantasy games to the Cheatopedia. More coming in the next releases.

ALL CHANGES:
* Finally fixed accelerated video when Android 2.x device rotated!
* Added support for analog controls found on generic Bluetooth gamepads.
* Implemented alphabetic indexing in Cheatopedia.
* Now also showing status bar when action bar enabled.
* Flick finger down to enable status bar.
* Click on Cheatopedia entry to toggle it (had to click check box before).
* Fixed "Other Apps" link in the "What's New" dialog.
* Added Metal Gear Solid to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Final Fantasy Adventure to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Final Fantasy Legend to the Cheatopedia.

VGB-Android 3.8.6, a new version of my GameBoy Classic, GameBoy Color, and Super GameBoy emulator, has been released to Google Play today:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...id=com.fms.vgb

It comes with improvements to the File Selector, State Exchange, Cheatopedia, and NetPlay dialogs, working analog controls on Moga joysticks, and two more Final Fantasy games in the Cheatopedia. See full change list below.

ALL CHANGES:
* Moga analog directional pad works now.
* Added even/odd entry shading to File Selector, for better navigation.
* Added background to State Exchange, Cheatopedia, NetPlay selectors.
* Added entry shading to State Exchange, Cheatopedia, NetPlay selectors.
* Added Final Fantasy Legend 2 to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Final Fantasy Legend 3 to the Cheatopedia.

Hello, All!

There is a new VGB-Android 3.8.7 release on the Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...id=com.fms.vgb

The main improvement is the configurable fast-forward speed, added by popular demand. The fast-forward speed can be changed in the Settings. You will also find that the File Selector Search feature can look for .ZIP files now, and the Cheatopedia cheats can be sorted. Two more games added to the Cheatopedia.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added fast-forward speed setting (x2, x4, x8, or maximal).
* Added optional cheat sorting to the Cheatopedia.
* Now enabling alphabetic cheats index whenever sorting enabled.
* Now checking "/storage", then "/mnt" when searching for files.
* Now also searching for .ZIP files.
* Added Lufia: The Legend Returns to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Pokemon Trading Card Game to the Cheatopedia.

Have fun!

Hello, All!

I have released a new version of VGB-Android, my GameBoy Color and GameBoy Classic emulator. This week's VGB-Android 3.8.8 release is here:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...id=com.fms.vgb

Starting with this release, you can report non-working Cheatopedia cheats by holding them in the Cheatopedia and then selecting "Report Non-Working Cheat" from the context menu. Use the same trick to report non-working games in the File Selector.

To avoid accidentally quitting VGB when your finger slips and presses the BACK key, VGB now requires you to double-click on the BACK key to exit. If you do not like this feature, disable it in the Settings.

Finally, you can now paste multi-line cheat codes into the Cheat Editor instead of painfully entering them line by line.

ALL CHANGES:
* Now exiting emulation when user presses BACK twice (not once as before).
* Uncheck "Press BACK Twice to Quit" setting to restore original behavior.
* Added "Completely Delete File" to the File Selector context menu.
* Added "Report Non-Working File" to the File Selector context menu.
* Added "Report Non-Working Cheat" to the Cheatopedia context menu.
* Added multiline cheat entry to the Cheat Editor.
* Fixed localized strings in Cheat Editor.
* Fixed several bugs in the Record/Replay.

Have fun!

Hello, All!

I have just released VGB-Android 3.9, the new version of my GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...id=com.fms.vgb

In this new release, I have finally fixed the speed problem reported by many VGB users. The problem mainly affected Pokemon games but wasn't limited to them. Starting with this version, VGB will no longer lag in these games. There have been a few other fixes as well, and I added six new games to the Cheatopedia: the Contra games and the TMNT trilogy.

ALL CHANGES:
* FIXED THE LAG PROBLEM in Pokemon Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, and other games.
* Fixed exit from HALT instruction.
* Now resetting DIVREG on writes.
* Fixed record/replay indicator in Super GameBoy mode.
* Fixed folder display issue in Cheatopedia.
* Added Contra: Alien Wars to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Contra: Operation C to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Contra Spirits to the Cheatopedia.
* Added three Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles games to the Cheatopedia.

Have fun!

Hello, All!

I have released a minor but important 3.9.2 update to VGB-Android, my GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...id=com.fms.vgb

This release fixes a rather nasty random crash that was due to a typo on the Record/Replay code, but could be triggered even with Record/Replay inactive. I have also fixed a crash in license verification with no Internet connection available, added the explicit "Quit" menu option (for people who cannot find the BACK key), and put in eight more popular games into Cheatopedia. Enjoy your weekend!

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed a nasty crash in the Record/Replay icon display.
* Fixed license verification crash when no network available.
* Added "Quit" menu option for people who cannot find their BACK key.
* Added Bomber Boy and Bomber King to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Bomberman and Bomberman Quest to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Bomberman Max Red/Blue to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Bubble Bobble 1/2 to the Cheatopedia.

Hello, All!

I continue switching my apps to the automatic frame skip mechanism with today's VGB-Android 3.9.3, the new release of my GameBoy Color and GameBoy Classic emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.vgba

All new VGB installations will now default to the automatic frame skipping and hardware accelerated video, for the smoothest possible gameplay on both new and old Android devices. If you are updating from an older VGB version, enable these options manually, by checking the "Hardware Video Acceleration" option and setting "Draw Frames" to "automatic" in the Settings. If you are experiencing lag or jittery video with these options enabled, please, contact me immediately.

People with iPega gamepads will be happy to know that their gamepads should now fully work in VGB, including the directional pad. There have been several other, smaller changes. See the complete change list below.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added support for directional pad on iPega gamepads.
* Switched to hardware accelerated video by default, for fast video.
* Switched to automatic frame skipping by default, for smooth video.
* Existing users should manually enable the "Hardware Video Acceleration" option and set "Draw Frames" to "Automatic".
* Fixed initial parameter passing to the native code.
* Fixed automatic frame skip computation based on frame rate.
* No longer hiding action bar when MENU pressed, to retain access to items.
* Ordered initial dialogs by importance (About, Change Log, Progress).
* Added Twitter link to the change log, use it to keep track of updates.

Have fun!

Hello, All!

Just published VGB-Android 3.9.4, a new version of my GameBoy Classic, GameBoy Color, and Super GameBoy emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...id=com.fms.vgb

This new release introduces the "light" UI theme in the File Selector, fixes screenshot sizes, and adds shadows to screenshots throughout the application. Enjoy!

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.

I have just published VGB 3.9.6, the new release of my GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...id=com.fms.vgb

Starting with this version, VGB will continuously record the last 16 seconds of your gameplay. Press the Replay action button or select "Replay" from the menu to instantly go 16 seconds back in time. You can take control of the game at any moment during replay by touching the controls.

I have also added eight new games to the Cheatopedia: Zelda Oracle of Ages, Wario Land 2/3, Worms, Warriors of Might and Magic, and three X-Men games.

ALL CHANGES:
* Gameplay recording now always enabled. Select "Replay" at any time!
* 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 Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Wario Land 2 and Wario Land 3 to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Warriors of Might and Magic to the Cheatopedia.
* Added three XMen games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Worms Armageddon to the Cheatopedia.

Enjoy!

Hello, All!

I am starting this week with VGB-Android 3.9.7, a new release of my GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...id=com.fms.vgb

Beginning with this version, VGB runs on GoogleTV devices upgraded to Android 4.x (Jelly Bean), such as LG G2/G3 TVs. Yes, it runs on a 55" screen, making for a really big GameBoy. You can control VGB with your remote controller, or plug a USB gamepad into the TV.

I have also switched VGB to the OpenSLES native sound API, to minimize the sound latency and improve overall performance. On Android devices, where OpenSLES is not available (Android 2.2), VGB will use the legacy Java API.

People who do not like too much clutter on their screens, will like the new "contour" virtual joystick skin. To enable it, use the "Virtual Joystick Shape" in the Settings.

Finally, I have taken steps to avoid crashes that sometimes happened after you ran a few games and exited back into the File Selector. The crashes were due to Android running out of bitmap memory. They should not happen now, or at least happen much less frequently. There have been several other important bug fixes as well. See below for the complete list.

ALL CHANGES:
* VGB now runs on Google TVs updated to Android 4.x (LG G2/G3).
* Now defaulting to OpenSLES native audio, for minimal latency.
* Now recycling bitmaps to prevent Bitmap.nativeCreate() crashes.
* Added new "contour" joystick shape (see "Virtual Joystick Shape" setting).
* Added "Audio Rate" setting, for controlling sampling rate.
* Added "Native Audio" setting, for disabling OpenSLES, if needed.
* No longer requiring touchscreen support from the Android device.
* Fixed inconsistencies in replay mechanism.
* Fixed stutter during NetPlay connection process.
* Fixed 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!

Hello, All!

I have released VGB-Android 3.9.9 to the Google Play today:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...id=com.fms.vgb

This new version of my GameBoy Color and GameBoy Classic emulator adds a major new feature: the DropBox support. From now on, it lets you upload your gameplay state to a DropBox account and then access it when playing on your other devices. You can also browse through games saved in your DropBox account. See the complete list of changes below.

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.
* Added Gradius: Interstellar Assault to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Amazing Spiderman to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Amazing Spiderman 2 to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Amazing Spiderman 3 to the Cheatopedia.

Have fun!

Hello, All!

Starting this week with a VGB-Android 3.9.11 release. VGB-Android is my GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...id=com.fms.vgb

The new release adds a bunch of hardware emulation options, previously only available from the rather unfriendly Advanced Settings menu. Among other things, you can now tell VGB to use "washed out" colors, just like the original GameBoy Color did with its reflective color LCD. I have also changed the action bar style to match the toolbar and added a proper icon to the parent directory entries in the File Selector.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Hardware Options" screen to the Settings.
* Added new-styled action bar, consistent with toolbar.
* Added Pocket Printer emulation option to the Settings.
* Added "Delay Line Interrupts" option to the Settings.
* Added "Check Cartridge CRC" option to the Settings.
* Added "Use Washed-Out Colors" option to the Settings.
* Added proper icon for the parent directory ("..") entry.
* Added missing string translations.
* Added DropBox application icons.

Have fun!

Hello, All!

This week's fresh VGB-Android 3.9.12 release is now available from the Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...id=com.fms.vgb

VGB-Android emulates GameBoy Classic, GameBoy Color, and Super GameBoy on Android phones and tablets. The new version adds customizable color palettes and the ability to choose what GameBoy model you would like to use, including semi-real but cool "Super GameBoy Color".

I have also added the x86 Android support. If you have an Intel-based Android device, or use desktop Android emulator like AndroVM or Genymotion, VGB-Android should now run for you.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "GameBoy Model" screen to the Settings.
* Users can choose between GB, GBP, GBC, and SGB hardware modes.
* Added support for Android devices based on Intel x86 CPUs.
* Now properly building shared library for each architecture.
* Added loading palettes from *.pal files.
* Place default palette into /VGB/VGB.pal in internal storage.
* Place Game.gb game palette into Game.pal.
* Each *.pal file should contain 16 colors in #RRGGBB format, one per line.

Enjoy!

Hello, All!

I have just released VGB-Android 3.9.13, a new version of my GameBoy Color, GameBoy Color, and Super GameBoy emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...id=com.fms.vgb

The new release fixes three of the few remaining crash causes and adds four Kirby-themed games to the Cheatopedia. If VGB still crashes for you, for any reason, please, do not hesitate to email me.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed a crash when surface gets destroyed during display update.
* Fixed a crash when deleting files with special characters in their names.
* Fixed a crash when showing sections in File Selector.
* Added Kirby's Block Ball to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Kirby's Dream Land to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Kirby's Dream Land 2 to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Kirby's Pinball Land to the Cheatopedia.

Hello, All!

I have published VGB-Android 3.9.14, a new version of my GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy emulator for Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...id=com.fms.vgb

This release includes two new visual effects, "vertical scanlines" and "raster", and adds 8 new games to the Cheatopedia, including 6 Batman-themed games. See below for the complete change list.

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.
* Added Armorines to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Battle Tanx to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Batman to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Batman: Chaos in Gotham to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Batman Forever to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Batman: Return of the Joker to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Batman: The Animated Series to the Cheatopedia.

Have fun!

Hello, All!

This week starts with the VGB-Android 3.9.15 release, a new version of my GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy emulator:

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

I have been fixing hardware emulation bugs over the last couple of weeks. As result, Aerostar, Alfred Chicken, Alien Olympics, Robocop 2, Shadowgate, and many other games work now. I have also added the DI+HALT bug emulation, where CPU will execute the instruction following HALT twice, if interrupts are disabled. Had to make this emulation optional though, as some games (such as Robocop) do not work with it. Finally, the Settings dialog is now tabbed, with the separate tab for hardware emulation options, and some other options (such as fast-fowarding and display orientation) have changed their places. See below for the complete change list.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added optional DI+HALT CPU bug emulation.
* Now enabling LCD controller on startup (fixed Aerostar, Alfred Chicken, and many others).
* Now disabling interrupts on startup (fixed Robocop 2, Shadowgate, and many others).
* Now clearing scratch RAM after reset.
* Settings are now tabbed, for easier navigation.
* Added Emulation section to the Settings.
* Moved some options from Input and Video sections to General.
* Reordered Settings by importance.
* Added Antz and Antz Racing to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Armada FX Racers to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Animaniacs to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Asterix to the Cheatopedia.

Have fun!

Hello, All!

This week's VGB-Android 3.9.16 release is on Google Play now:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...id=com.fms.vgb

VGB emulates GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy video game consoles. The new release makes sure you cannot press two opposing arrow keys at once (some games absolutely hate that) and adds the "Hide Title Bar" option for those users who cannot stand the action bar. Note that once you hide the title bar, you can get it back by sliding your finger down the screen.

People with Moga gamepads should be able to remap Moga buttons via "Assign Keys" option, something many of you requested. Also, gamepads can now be used to navigate the tabbed Settings dialog. See the complete list of changes below.

ALL CHANGES:
* Now locking out opposite arrow keys.
* Added "Hide Title Bar" option to hide status/action bar on startup.
* Added ability to assign Moga buttons via "Assign Keys".
* Fixed battery drain when VGB is running in background.
* Added arrow keys navigation to the tabbed Settings.
* Added Moga controller navigation to the tabbed Settings.
* Added Desert Strike to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Earthworm Jim to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Earthworm Jim 2 to the Cheatopedia.

Enjoy!

Hello, All!

VGB-Android, my GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy emulator, has been upgraded to version 4.0 today:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...id=com.fms.vgb

The major version number change is due to MBC7 and tilt sensor emulation, and the drastic changes to interrupt handling. Kirby's Tilt'n'Tumble game will now work with your phone's accelerometer. Additionally, many games that failed due to interrupt handling, such as Final Fantasy Legend, should work now.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added MBC7 mapper emulation (Kirby's Tilt'n'Tumble works).
* Reversed IRQ priorities, with VBlank IRQ getting top priority.
* Checking IRQs when ISWITCH/IFLAGS modified (Final Fantasy Legend runs).
* Added 93cXX serial EEPROM emulation.
* Added tilt sensor emulation.
* Optimized C code performance.

Have fun!