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Just published MasterGear 2.7.1 for Android:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fms.mg
Basically, adding the changes previously added to my other emulators:
* Fixed duplicated images/labels in Freeze/Restore.
* The action bar can now be toggled with a vertical fling gesture.
* Added autosaved state and two more slots to the Freeze/Restore.
* Added screenshots to Freeze/Restore slots.
* Added Italian translation.
Today, I have updated the Android version of MasterGear. The new MasterGear-Android 2.7.2 is available here:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fms.mg
The main changes are support for .IPS patch files (yes, translations), faster and smoother non-accelerated video, and improved file selector. Full list of changes follows:
* Improved non-accelerated video, making it faster and smoother.
* Added .IPS patch support. For "mygame.sms", name your patch file "mygame.ips".
* Added labels for CHT/SAV/IPS files to the file selector.
* Now showing button labels with OpenGLES acceleration enabled.
* No longer deleting buttons layout on each upgrade.
* 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.
Published MasterGear 2.7.4 for Android today:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fms.mg
This release catches up with the changes I have made to my other console emulators (VGBA, VGB, and iNES) over the last couple of weeks.
CHANGES:
* Fixed a Layout Editor problem where a button could go off-screen.
* Made buttons stick to the nearest screen edges.
* Made button cues solid.
* Fixed legacy wire-frame joystick display.
* Fixed a few bugs in the license verification code.
* Fixed handling of the FILL patch chunks inside .IPS files.
* Switched to surfaces for faster and smoother non-accelerated video.
* Further optimized synchronization between Java and native code.
* Made file selector load directory listings faster.
Just released MasterGear 2.7.5 here:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fms.mg
It brings all the latest changes introduced in iNES and VGBA:
* Made virtual controls resizable via "Virtual Joystick Size" option.
* Added automatic skip rate control via "Frames to Draw" option.
* Removed garbage at screen edges in accelerated OpenGLES mode.
* Added file selector labels for new files and MIDI records
* Made display updates even faster by skipping unchanged areas.
* Made directional joypad easier to control.
* Fixed tactile feedback feature.
Released MasterGear-Android 2.7.6 today:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fms.mg
CHANGES:
* Added State Exchange feature letting users swap their gameplay states.
* Localized all prompts in the State Exchange feature.
* Now stopping native thread on startup, in case previous instance has been running.
* Fixed screen updates in Advanced Settings and Debugger.
Ending this week with the release of MasterGear 2.7.8 for Android:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fms.mg
In this release, you can use the NetPlay feature to play with other MasterGear users over local network or Internet. Please keep in mind that you should both be running the same game. Also, both your Android devices should either be on the same local network or have Internet-visible IP addresses. Select "Connect NetPlay" from the menu to start playing.
Just released MasterGear 2.7.9 for Android:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fms.mg
This release adds configurable joystick shapes, with two alternative shapes included, and the extended file selector that shows cartridge hardware information, if found in a file.
ALL CHANGES:
* Added configurable joystick shapes, with two alternative shapes.
* Moved invisible and wireframe joystick settings to "Virtual Joystick Shape".
* Added more options under "Virtual Joystick Opacity".
* File selector now shows hardware information, if found in a file.
* Localized all NetPlay messages.
Released a new version 2.7.10 of MasterGear for Android today, bringing in all the newest features and fixes from my other emulators:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...?id=com.fms.mg
The MasterGear will play games written for Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000. It also emulates the SC-3000 home computer and SF-7000 disk drive. The new Android version brings the social network sharing and fixes button display on Android 2.x devices, among other things.
ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Share" menu item for letting others know what you are playing.
* Added "Help" menu item to the file selector.
* Fixed button labels and keyboard display on Android 2.x devices.
* Fixed screenshots quality.
* Removed extra text line from NetPlay and StateExchange lists.
* Made all "Help" menus point to the FAQ web site section.
* Switched all URLs from market.android.com to play.google.com.
New MasterGear 2.7.11 for Android has been published:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...?id=com.fms.mg
Introducing changes made to iNES, VGB, and my other emulators earlier.
ALL CHANGES:
* Added CoverFlow-like 3D screenshot browser to the File Selector.
* Fixed hangups on Android 2.x device rotation with OpenGLES enabled.
* Added Change Log dialog showing up after each upgrade.
* Added "Rate Me" option to the change log dialog.
Updated MasterGear for Android to version 2.7.12 this morning:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...?id=com.fms.mg
Optimized the File Selector to work with large directories and made the license check procedure less frequent.
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.
* Fixed licensing check problem where app tried checking license on every run.
It has been a while, but I have finally got to updating MasterGear for Android today:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...?id=com.fms.mg
The new MasterGear 2.7.13 adds native support for the MOGA gaming controllers and fixes a bunch of possible crash sources. Those crashes are rare, but they still occur according to crash reports, so it was a good idea to have them fixes. Also improved the Gallery and the File Selector.
ALL CHANGES:
* Added native MOGA gaming controller support.
* Fixed occassional crash when rotating device.
* Fixed crash when scrolling Settings with Japanese locale.
* Now showing current values of all list preferences.
* File Selector no longer resets when device is rotated.
* You can now share the latest list of changes from the Change Log.
* Gallery has got a new background.
I have released an urgent update to MasterGear for Android:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...?id=com.fms.mg
The MasterGear 2.7.14 fixes the freeze problem many users encountered in version 2.7.13, and adds a few more improvements. If you are having problems with MasterGear 2.7.13, upgrade to the new version immediately.
ALL CHANGES:
* FIXED CRASHES introduced in 2.7.13!
* Added progress dialog to the File Selector.
* Added full-screen virtual joystick mode (see Settings).
* Now locking screen orientation when tilt joystick being used.
Hello, All!
Releasing a new version of my MasterSystem and GameGear emulator, MasterGear-Android 2.7.15 today:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...?id=com.fms.mg
This version greatly improves support for different Bluetooth joysticks: standard ones (like Nyko Playpad), Moga, and iCade. The joysticks are now supported everywhere in the app, not just during gameplay. Also, I am now showing real game names for known games in the File Selector, and you will no longer experience a delay when exiting from a game to the File Selector.
ALL CHANGES:
* Now showing real game names in File Selector, whenever possible.
* Fixed file ID computation to include all eight CRC32 digits.
* MOGA buttons can now be assigned via "Assign Keys" in Settings.
* Added MOGA gamepad support to the File Selector and Gallery.
* Added standard gamepad support to File Selector, Gallery, and Settings.
* Added optional iCade joystick support (see Settings).
* Added "Show Real Names" menu option to the File Selector.
* Optimized File Selector by not rescanning folder after running emulation.
I have released the new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator, MasterGear-Android 2.7.17:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...?id=com.fms.mg
The changes include fixes to the Z80 emulation, a rare crash-on-exit fix, and full iCade joystick support.
ALL CHANGES:
* Added undocumented opcode 71h to the Z80 emulation.
* Added more realistic "LD R,A" opcode to the Z80 emulation.
* Fixed rare crash when exiting from emulator to the File Selector.
* Fixed default iCade button assignments.
* iCade buttons can now be assigned via "Assign Keys" in Settings.
* Added iCade support to File Selector, Gallery, and Settings.
Released a minor 2.7.19 update to MasterGear-Android, my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator, fixing a few bugs:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...?id=com.fms.mg
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 a rare crash when reporting failed license check.
I have published a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator, MasterGear 2.7.20, to the Google Play:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fms.mg
Added the Search feature and the new toolbar to the File Selector.
ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Search Files" function to search for files when lost in File Selector.
* Pressing SEARCH key in File Selector now invokes file search.
* Added a new, better looking toolbar that now includes AlmostTI.
* Fixed possible crash in Settings.
I have released MasterGear-Android 2.8 today, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...?id=com.fms.mg
In addition to the Record/Replay functions, letting you record your gameplay and then go back in time, I have merged Freeze and Restore functions into Freeze/Restore dialog, made NetPlay a single checkable item, and moved all advanced features into Advanced submenu. The File Selector also became faster, as it now caches more file metadata. Many other fixes added as well.
ALL CHANGES:
* Added Record/Replay feature letting you go back in time.
* Merged Freeze and Restore into single Freeze/Restore dialog.
* Added State Exchange access to the Freeze/Restore dialog.
* Collapsed all advanced menu items into single Advanced submenu.
* Made NetPlay a single checkable menu item.
* Now only showing File Selector progress dialog for large folders.
* Optimized File Selector labels and screenshots for smoother scrolling.
* Optimized communications from native code to Java code.
* Fixed NetPlay crash when own IP address cannot be detected.
* Fixed problem with NAT IP being reported to NetPlay instead of local IP.
Hello, All!
I have updated my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator, MasterGear for Android, to version 2.8.2:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...?id=com.fms.mg
ALL CHANGES:
* Finally fixed accelerated video when Android 2.x device rotated!
* Added support for analog controls found on generic Bluetooth gamepads.
* Now also showing status bar when action bar enabled.
* Flick finger down to enable status bar.
* Fixed "Other Apps" link in the "What's New" dialog.
Hello, All!
I have released MasterGear-Android 2.8.3, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator for Android:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...?id=com.fms.mg
In this new release, I have made the fast-forward speed configurable and fixed the automatic frame-skip option (found under "Draw Frames" setting). Moga users will find that their analog controls work now. The File Selector has got a new, fancy row shading and will let you search for *.zip files, as well as *.sms and *.gg. See the full list of changes below.
ALL CHANGES:
* Added configurable fast-forward speed (x2, x4, x8, or maximal).
* Added working automatic frame-skip option (set "Draw Frames" to "auto").
* Moga analog directional pad works now.
* Now checking "/storage", then "/mnt" when searching for files.
* Now also searching for .ZIP files.
* Added even/odd entry shading to File Selector, for better navigation.
* Added background to State Exchange and NetPlay selectors.
* Added entry shading to State Exchange and NetPlay selectors.
Have fun!
MasterGear-Android 2.8.4, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator, has been published to the Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...?id=com.fms.mg
Starting with this version, MasterGear requires double-click on the BACK key in order to exit emulation. This is done to avoid your fingers accidentally slipping onto the BACK key. If you do not like the new BACK key behavior, disable it by unchecking the "Press BACK Twice to Quit" option in the Settings.
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.
* Fixed a license verification crash when no network available.
* Fixed several bugs in the Record/Replay functionality.
Hello, All!
I have published MasterGear-Android 2.8.5, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...?id=com.fms.mg
Starting with this version, I am enabling automatic frame skip control and hardware video acceleration by default. These two features should provide everyone with the fast, smooth gameplay video. Also fixed a bunch of rather important issues (that previously broke auto frame skip) and added full support for iPega gamepads.
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.
* Added explicit "Quit" menu option, for people who cannot find BACK key.
* 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.
* Fixed a nasty crash in the Record/Replay icon display.
Hello, All!
I have updated MasterGear-Android, my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator, to version 2.8.6 today:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...?id=com.fms.mg
This release makes Z80 emulation more accurate, adds configurable automatic firing function to all fire buttons (see "Auto Fire Settings"), and lets you use the new light UI theme throughout the app (enable "Light UI Theme" in Settings). See below for the complete list of changes.
ALL CHANGES:
* Added accurate R register emulation.
* Added accurate LDIR/LDDR emulation.
* Added configurable auto-fire function (see "Auto Fire Settings" option).
* Added new "light" theme throughout the app (see "Light UI Theme" option).
* Added shadows to screenshots throughout the app.
* Added default mappings for generic joystick buttons #1..#10.
* Fixed screenshot sizes in the File Selector.
I have released MasterGear-Android 2.8.8, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...?id=com.fms.mg
This release adds always-on gameplay recorder that lets you "rewind" the last 16 seconds of gameplay. Press the "Replay" button at any moment to go back in time. I have also added a new contour joystick skin which can be enabled via "Virtual Joystick Shape" option.
ALL CHANGES:
* Gameplay recording now always enabled. Select "Replay" at any time!
* Added new "contour" joystick shape (see "Virtual Joystick Shape" setting).
* Fixed stutter during NetPlay connection process (NetPlay still slow though).
* Made replay play all records to the current recording position.
* Made recording pause when replay is on.
* Fixed many corner cases in record/replay.
Hello, All!
I have released MasterGear-Android 2.8.9, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...?id=com.fms.mg
This release adds support for ARM-based GoogleTV devices running Android 4.x, a new grid-based File Selector view, switches to the OpenSLES native sound API, takes additional measures to prevent crashes, and contains many other fixes. See below for the complete list.
ALL CHANGES:
* MasterGear now runs on GoogleTVs 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 optional grid view to the File Selector, default for GoogleTVs.
* Added extra folder and cartridge icons to the File Selector.
* 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 icons not being shown for File Selector entries with real names.
* Fixed audio initialization always setting 100ms latency.
* Fixed audio pause/resume when activity pauses or resumes.
* Fixed inconsistencies during replay.
* Refactored audio control between Java and native code.
* Removed logging code from record/replay.
Have fun!
Hello, All!
I have published MasterGear 2.8.10, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...?id=com.fms.mg
The main new feature in this release is the DropBox integration. You can upload your gameplay state to a DropBox account and download it later, to continue playing on your other Android device. There is also a way to browse contents of your DropBox.
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!
Hello, All!
I have published MasterGear-Android 2.8.11 today, the new version of my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...?id=com.fms.mg
This release adds a bunch of hardware emulation options, previously only available from the rather unfriendly Advance Settings menu. Starting with this version, you will be able to tweak how VDP emulation works, whether your MasterSystem will have Yamaha's OPLL sound chip and the 93c44 serial EEPROM.
ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Hardware Options" screen to the Settings.
* Added "Show All Sprites" option to the Settings.
* Added "Delay VRAM Reads" option to the Settings.
* Added "Show PAL Video" option to the Settings.
* Added "YM2413 (OPLL) Sound Chip" option to the Settings.
* Added "93c44 Serial EEPROM Chip" option to the Settings.
* Added "CDMasters Memory Mapper" option to the Settings.
* Added missing string translations.
* Added DropBox application icons.
Hello, All!
Today's release is MasterGear-Android 2.8.12 - a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...?id=com.fms.mg
In this release, I have added support for x86-based Android devices and made a few UI fixes. As a side result, MasterGear should now run on desktop Android emulators (AndroVM, Genymotion, Bluestacks, etc).
ALL CHANGES:
* Added support for Android devices based on Intel x86 CPUs.
* Now properly building shared library for each architecture.
* Added new-styled action bar, consistent with toolbar.
* Added proper icon for the parent directory ("..") entry.
* Added DropBox application icons.
Enjoy!
Hello, All!
This Christmas Eve, I am bringing you MasterGear-Android 2.8.13, the new version of my Sega 8bit consoles emulator:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...?id=com.fms.mg
MasterGear will run software written for Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, SG-1000, SC-3000 home computer, and its SF-7000 extension. This new release lets you change the hardware model and locale (US/Japan/Europe) from the automatically determined settings. I have also taken steps to properly sync PAL hardware at 50fps, rather than 60fps used by NTSC. Those who complained about certain games running too fast, this change should fix your problem.
ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Hardware Model" screen to the Settings.
* You can choose SMS, GG, SG-1000, SC-3000, or SF-7000 hardware.
* Merged PAL/NTSC selection with hardware model selection.
* Now limiting frame rate to 50fps when emulating PAL hardware.
Happy Holidays!
Hello, All!
I have published MasterGear-Android 2.8.14 this morning, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...?id=com.fms.mg
This release adds the optional "vertical scanlines" display effect that simulates LCD display structure. Moreover, if you enable both the "LCD Scanlines" and "TV Scanlines" options, MasterGear will apply the raster effect to your display. Feel free to experiment with these options.
ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Simulate LCD Scanlines" option, for vertical scanlines.
* Added raster effect when both vertical and horizontal scanlines enabled.
* 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.
Enjoy!
Hello, All!
The new MasterGear-Android 2.8.15 adds automatic recognition of some games requiring special hardware, such as Codemasters' MicroMachines and the MLB Baseball games. I have also split the Settings into multiple tabs, for easier navigation, and moved some of them around.
MasterGear-Android is my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator for Android. You will find it here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...?id=com.fms.mg
ALL CHANGES:
* Added automatic hardware selection for some games.
* CodeMasters' Micro Machines works out of the box now.
* MLB Majors Pro Baseball works out of the box now.
* Settings are now tabbed, for easier navigation.
* Added Emulation section to the Settings.
* Made "Scanline Effect" a list selector, to accommodate multiple effects.
* Removed "93c44 Serial EEPROM Chip" option, as it is now automatic.
* Removed "CodeMasters Memory Mapper" option, as it is now automatic.
* Moved some options from Input and Video sections to General.
* Reordered Settings by importance.
Have fun!
Hello, All!
I have released MasterGear-Android 2.8.16, a new version of my Sega GameGear, MasterSystem, and SG-1000 emulator:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...?id=com.fms.mg
In this version, I have enabled gamepad navigation in the tabbed Settings and made it possible to reassign Moga controller buttons. Also fixed a nasty bug that made MasterGear drain the battery when running in the background. See the complete change list below.
ALL CHANGES:
* Added ability to assign Moga buttons via "Assign Keys".
* Fixed battery drain when MasterGear is running in background.
* Added arrow keys navigation to the tabbed Settings.
* Added Moga controller navigation to the tabbed Settings.
Have fun!
Hello, All!
I have released MasterGear-Android 2.9, a major update to my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...?id=com.fms.mg
This release adds support for Pro Action Replay cheats and Cheatopedia with a bunch of cheat codes for popular games. I am going to add more cheats in the future releases. You can also add your own Cheatopedia entries by editing the MG/custom.chts file in the internal storage. Pro Action Replay cheat format is XXXX-XXXX. More information about adding your own cheats can be found here:
http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/#CustomCheats
ALL CHANGES:
* Added Pro Action Replay cheats support!
* Added Cheatopedia with cheats for most popular games.
* Added Cheat Editor interface for entering your own cheat codes.
* Added "Hide Title Bar" option to hide status/action bar on startup.
* Custom Cheatopedia entries can be added to /sdcard/MG/custom.chts.
Have fun!
Hello, All!
Starting this month with the MasterGear-Android 2.9.1 release:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...?id=com.fms.mg
MasterGear emulates Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 videogame consoles. In the new version, I have fixed recognition of file names that contain multiple extensions and added cheats for 26 more games to the Cheatopedia, including Sonic games, Phantasy Star, and Prince of Persia.
ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed recognition of multiple file extensions.
* Added 26 more games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added five Sonic games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added three Outrun games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Phantasy Star cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Prince of Persia cheats to the Cheatopedia.
Enjoy!
Hello, All!
I have published the MasterGear-Android 2.9.2 update, fixing screen edge artifacts and adding Cheatopedia cheats for 32 more games:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...?id=com.fms.mg
See below for details.
ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed left/top edge artefacts with accelerated video enabled.
* Switched to the newest NDK and compiler toolchain.
* Added 32 more games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Ninja Gaiden cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Penguin Land cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Psycho Fox cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Quartet cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added R-Type cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Rainbow Islands cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Rygar cheats to the Cheatopedia.
Enjoy!
Hello, All!
I am releasing MasterGear-Android 2.9.3 today, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...?id=com.fms.mg
The new version has got the slow-motion mode (combined with the fast-forward mode in the Settings) and a variety of fixes. More importantly, I have started adding workarounds for external SD card restrictions imposed by Android KitKat. If you are a KitKat user, the new MasterGear will let you keep your games on the external SD card, saving your gameplay states to /sdcard/MasterGear folder or the app-specific SD card folder, as KitKat prohibits third-party apps from writing arbitrary SD card folders. No, I do not know why Google made this restriction. I guess their Nexus devices simply do not have SD cards, so they never tested.
ALL CHANGES:
* Added slow-motion mode, combined with fast-forward mode.
* Fixed multitouch input in cases when it didn't work.
* Made a work-around for external SD card use on KitKat!
* If can't write to external SD card, saving states to /storage/sdcard0/MasterGear.
* If MasterGear folder doesn't exist, saving states to /storage/sdcard1/Android/data/com.fms.mg/files.
* Fixed fast-forwarding in automatic frame rate mode.
* Fixed a crash in Cheatopedia, when displaying the list.
* Fixed rare crashes in gesture detection.
Have fun!
Hello, All!
Just released MasterGear-Android 2.9.5, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...?id=com.fms.mg
This release fixes Cheatopedia on Kitkat devices and adds cheats for 14 more games. Moga and other analog gamepad users are now able to adjust the sensitivity of their analog controls. I also included the access to Settings into the File Selector menu.
ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed Cheatopedia on Kitkat, when running games from SD card.
* Added "Analog Joystick Blind Radius" setting for Moga and other analog joysticks.
* Added "Show File Selector Toolbar" option to show or hide toolbar in the File Selector.
* Added "Settings" menu option to the File Selector.
* Added Strider, Super Kickoff, Wonderboy, and 11 more games to the Cheatopedia.
* Removed the MENU button from the screen (use "Advanced | Settings" instead).
* Fixed sections navigation in the File Selector.
* Fixed scanline effects in Debugger, etc.
Enjoy!
Hello, All!
This morning, I am releasing MasterGear-Android 2.9.6, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...?id=com.fms.mg
In this new release, I have fixed the network play, improved the sound quality, reenabled the built-in debugger, and added 24 more games to the Cheatopedia. See below for the complete list of changes.
ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed NetPlay for those who had problems with it.
* Improved audio quality, removing harmonics.
* Reenabled built-in debugger (see "Advanced | Debugger").
* Made sure audio updates after restoring state.
* Added cheats for 24 more games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Terminator cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Ultima 4 cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Xenon cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Zillion cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Zool cheats to the Cheatopedia.
Enjoy!
Hello, All!
MasterGear-Android 2.9.7 is now available from Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...?id=com.fms.mg
In this version, I have adjusted the sound emulation to be closer to the original, fixed a bunch of bugs, and added cheats for 17 more games to the Cheatopedia.
ALL CHANGES:
* Improved SN76489 PSG emulation.
* Fixed directional pad activated by touching outside.
* Added tilt joystick sensitivity setting.
* Switched PSG to logarithmic volumes.
* Corrected PSG base frequency.
* Fixed File Selector crash, when deleting a file.
* Fixed auxillary files display in the File Selector.
* Fixed gameplay recording feature.
* Added 17 new games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added four Wonder Boy games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added three World Cup games to the Cheatopedia.
Have fun!
Hello, All!
I have just published MasterGear-Android 2.9.8, adding automatic search and download of the games box art:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...?id=com.fms.mg
Once you enable "Download Box Art" option in the File Selector and connect via WiFi, the new MasterGear will automatically search the Internet for the box art images of your games, download, and show them in the games list. I have also improved DropBox integration: you no longer need to enter the DropBox password every time you run MasterGear, and your gameplay state is automatically uploaded to DropBox once you finish playing.
ALL CHANGES:
* Now automatically downloading box art images when on WiFi.
* Enable "Download Box Art" in File Selector main menu to download box art.
* Choose "Download Box Art" in context menu to find box art for one game only.
* DropBox no longer requires login every time you open it.
* Gameplay saved back to DropBox after you are done playing.
* Added Gallery support for SD card folders on Android Kitkat.
* Added DropBox upload from SD card folders on Android Kitkat.
* Hopefully fixed "O" button on Sony Xperia gamepads.
* Upgraded DropBox SDK to the latest version.
Hello, All!
Starting this week with the MasterGear-Android 2.9.10 release:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...?id=com.fms.mg
Starting with this release, you no longer need to browse through the list of games in the Cheatopedia: it will try automatically locating cheats for your game. Xperia owners should be able to assign the "O" button on their keypads. Finally, the new MasterGear comes with a decorative backdrop image. If you do not like it, disable it via "General | Show Portrait Backdrop", or supply your own image in /sdcard/MasterGear/Backdrop.png.
ALL CHANGES:
* Cheatopedia automatically selects cheats by game ID.
* Now allowing to remap the "O" button on Xperia Play gamepad.
* Added decorative backdrop image in the portrait mode.
* Made backdrop optional (see "General | Show Portrait Backdrop").
* You can now supply your own backdrop in /sdcard/MasterGear/Backdrop.png.
* Gallery now shows box art, as well as screenshots.
* Added cheats for 29 new games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Alf, Addams Family, Astro Warrior to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Alex Kidd and Asterix games to the Cheatopedia.
Enjoy!
