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Emulator Release: VGBA-Android 3.9.9 with improved Cheatopedia

fms

Member
Re: VGBA Release Announcements

Hello, All!

Since many people requested more special video effects for VGBAnext, I have started adding more effects with VGBAnext 1.4.1, released today:

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

This release adds two color effects, corresponding to CMY and RGB pixel masks, which you can apply together with the image softening and the scanlines. Since I am going to add more scaling options later on, the current "scale" and "stretch" options have been merged into a single selector. I have also made several important fixes to the Instant Replay function and added cheats for 17 more GameBoy Classic games.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Video | Color Mask Effect" selector.
* Added "CMY pixels" and "RGB pixels" special effects.
* Merged "Scale Video" and "Stretch Video" into one selector.
* Fixed memory corruption bug in the instant replay recorder.
* Fixed instant replay not recording the initial state.
* Fixed instant replay not restoring successive states.
* Added 17 new GameBoy games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added cheats for three Game & Watch Gallery games.
* Added cheats for three Godzilla games.
* Added cheats for two Grand Theft Auto games.
* Added cheats for two Galaga and two Gex games.
* Added cheats for Gargoyle's Quest and Ghosts & Goblins.
* Added cheats for Gremlins 2 and The Grinch.
* Added cheats for Go! Go! Tank and Golf.
* Added cheats for Ghostbusters 2.

Enjoy!
 

fms

Member
Re: VGBA Release Announcements

Hello, All!

The new VGBAnext 1.4.2 release adds EPX and EAGLE scaling algorithms, in addition to already present 2xSal scaler:

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

Since VGBAnext now comes with three different scaling algorithms, I have merged them all under the "Settings | Video | Interpolation Effect" selector. l have also added cheats for GBC Harry Potter games, as requested.

Finally, there is a new free VGBA 5.1 for Windows and Linux today:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/

ANDROID CHANGES:
* Added "Video | Interpolation Effect" selector.
* Added "EPX interpolation" and "EAGLE interpolation" effects.
* Renamed "Soften Video" to "2xSal interpolation".
* Added cheats for Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone (GBC).
* Added cheats for Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets (GBC).

WINDOWS AND LINUX CHANGES:
* Added EPX and EAGLE scaling algorithms.
* Added special effects simulating individual pixel components.
* Fixed memory corruption bug in the instant replay recorder.
* Fixed instant replay not restoring successive states.
* Fixed instant replay not recording the first state.
* Merged scanline options into "Simulate Scanlines" in VGB-Windows.
* Merged scaling options into "Interpolate Video" in VGB-Windows.
* Added "Apply Color Raster" submenu to VGB-Windows.
* Added "RGB Raster" and "CMY Raster" options to VGB-Windows.
* Added -rgb and -cmy command line options.
* Added -epx and -eagle command line options.

Have fun!
 

fms

Member
Re: VGBA Release Announcements

Hello, All!

VGBAnext emulates GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy on all your Android devices. Here is the new VGBAnext 1.4.3 release:

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

This release switches to Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) APIs and adds cheats for 10 more GameBoy Advance games.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added 10 new GBA games to the Cheatopedia.
* Fixed recognition of two GBC Harry Potter games.
* Switched to android-22 platform and tools (Android Lollipop 5.1.1).
* Added cheats for four Power Rangers games.
* Added cheats for Pocky And Rocky With Becky.
* Added cheats for Punch King Arcade Boxing.
* Added cheats for Rave Master: Special Attack Force.
* Added cheats for Ready 2 Rumble Boxing: Round 2.
* Added cheats for Rampage Puzzle Attack.
* Added cheats for Puyo Pop.

Have fun!
 

fms

Member
VGBA Release Announcements

Hello, All!

I have just published VGBAnext 1.4.4, emulating GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, and GameBoy Classic handhelds:

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

This release fixes several bugs reported by the users, improves raster special effects, and switches to a newer DropBox authentication mechanism.

I would also like to ask you for help. If you use VGBAnext and like it, please, tell your friends about VGBAnext: this is the only way to spread the word about it, since Google Play makes it virtually invisible among other apps. Remember that I can only keep developing VGBAnext if people are buying it: the more people use it, the more effort I can put into development.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed BACK key on devices where it did not exit emulation.
* Fixed the first/second gamepad detection.
* Fixed a crash in the File Selector when showing grid.
* Amplified pixel color raster effects.
* Switched to v2 authentication in DropBox.
* Upgraded to DropBox SDK 1.6.3.
* Improved the What's New dialog.
* Improved the backdrop image.

Enjoy!
 

fms

Member
VGBA Release Announcements

Hello, All!

Since the New Year's Eve is coming, I have just released VGBAnext 1.4.5 for the occasion:

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

It returns gradient to the title bar (no more ugly flat stuff) and adds cheats for nine more GBA titles, including three Rocket Power games and four Scooby Doo games.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added 9 new GBA games to the Cheatopedia.
* Returned gradient to the action bar (flat is ugly).
* Added cheats for three Rocket Power games.
* Added cheats for four Scooby Doo games.
* Added cheats for Rescue Heroes: Billy Blazes.
* Added cheats for Rocky.

Happy New Year!
 

fms

Member
VGBA Release Announcements

Hello, All!

The new VGBAnext 1.4.6 release is up and ready for you to try:

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

Whoever asked me to make VGBAnext periodically save your gameplay, your request has been granted. Use the "General | Save Emulation State" option to enable this feature. I have also fixed Aladdin games and made another small step toward making NES Classics games work.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added ability to periodically save gameplay.
* Added "General | Save Emulation State" selector.
* Removed "General | Save State on Exit" option.
* Added 14bit EEPROM setting for Aladdin (all versions).
* Disabled FlashROM for all NES Classics games.

Have fun!
 

fms

Member
VGBA Release Announcements

Hello, All!

I have just published VGBAnext 5.2, adding several important fixes to the GameBoy Color and GameBoy Classic emulation:

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

The infamous DI+HALT bug will no longer occur if the DI instruction immediately precedes HALT. This fixed several more games and let me enable DI+HALT emulation by default. You may have to reinstall the app to get the new default settings though. Also, starting with this release, the version numbering will be based on the VGBA version numbers. Yes, this means VGBA 5.2 has also been released today, free for Windows and Linux:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/ -- main website
http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/VGBA52-Windows-bin.zip -- free Windows binary
http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/VGBA52-Ubuntu-x86-bin.zip -- free Linux binary

CHANGES IN VGBAnext:
* Version numbering now based on VGBA releases!
* Released free VGBA 5.2 for Windows and Linux.
* Disabled GBZ80 DI+HALT bug when DI occurs right before HALT.
* Enabled GBZ80 DI+HALT emulation by default (reinstall app to activate).
* Added support for cartridge type 0x97 (Karate Joe).
* Robocop runs with DI+HALT emulation enabled now.
* The Smurfs runs with default settings now.
* Thunderbirds runs with default settings now.

CHANGES IN VGBA:
* Added 14bit EEPROM setting for Aladdin (all versions).
* Disabled FlashROM for all NES Classics games.
* Fixed FlashROM/EEPROM size selection menu in VGBA-Windows.
* Added "Play Sound When Inactive" option to VGBA-Windows.
* Added "Clear File Associations" option to VGBA-Windows.
* Made color raster effects stronger.

Enjoy!
 

fms

Member
Re: VGBA Release Announcements

Hello, All!

The new VGBAnext 5.2.1 is out on the Google Play tonight:

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

This update fixes the Freeze/Restore dialog crashes, reported by some IUNI phone users, and adds 10 new games to the Cheatopedia, including Silent Scope, Spy Hunter, and Simpsons.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed Freeze/Restore dialog crashes (reported on IUNI devices).
* Added 10 more games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added cheats for Sigma Star Saga and Snood.
* Added cheats for Silent Scope and Soccer Kid.
* Added cheats for Simpsons Road Rage and Spy Hunter.
* Added cheats for Spider-Man: Mysterio's Menace.
* Added cheats for Spirit Stallion Of The Cimarron.
* Added cheats for Spy Kids Challenger.
* Added cheats for Smuggler's Run.

Enjoy!
 

fms

Member
VGBA Release Announcements

Hello, All!

I have just published VGBAnext 5.2.2, my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy emulator:

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

I have fixed the missing FAB button and added an option to hide the on-screen FFWD button (as requested by several people). Also added cheats for 21 new GBC/GB games, including Jungle Book, Inspector Gadget, Hunt For The Red October, Judge Dredd, Home Alone, and Jurassic Park.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added option to hide FFWD button ("General | Show FFWD Button").
* Fixed disappearing FAB button.
* Now disabling FAB button by default on AndroidTV devices.
* Added 21 new GBC/GB entries to the Cheatopedia.
* Added cheats for Head On and Heavyweight Championship Boxing.
* Added cheats for Hoyle Casino and Hello Kitty Cube Frenzy.
* Added cheats for HexCite and Hot Wheels Stunt Track Driver.
* Added cheats for Horrible Demon 2 and Itchy And Scratchy.
* Added cheats for Inspector Gadget and Hunt For Red October.
* Added cheats for James Bond 007 and Judge Dredd.
* Added cheats for Jim Henson's Muppets and Joe And Mac.
* Added cheats for two Home Alone games.
* Added cheats for two Jungle Book games.
* Added cheats for two Jurassic Park games.
* Added cheats for Jeff Gordon's Racing.

Have fun!
 

fms

Member
Re: VGBA Release Announcements

Hello, All!

The VGBAnext 5.2.3 release is now available on Google Play:

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

Starting with this release, you can place shortcuts to your favorite GBA games to the Android home screen. Simply hold your finger on a game entry in the File Selector and choose "Add to Home Screen" option from the popup menu. Similarly, in the State Selector, you can hold each individual saved state entry to delete it. I have also fixed a bunch of things under the hood. See below for the complete list.

ALL CHANGES:
* Add home screen shortcuts via File Selector context menu.
* Long press to delete state in the State Selector.
* State Selector now starts with autosaved slot selected.
* Fixed error messages when screenshots not found in State Selector.
* Fixed individual slot heights in State Selector.
* Fixed State Selector crashes (reported on IUNI devices).
* Refactored and simplified all EMULib activities.

Enjoy!
 

fms

Member
Re: VGBA Release Announcements

Hello, All!

Tonight's VGBAnext 5.2.4 adds a way to assign special functions (menu, fast-forwarding, save, restore, rewind, etc.) to the hardware buttons found on your Android device:

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

Special function assignments are done via the "Input | Assign Special Keys" screen. This new screen supersedes the media key toggles in the "General" section. The high-frequency noise effects should now become quieter, since most of their output falls outside the audible range. I have also majorly refactored both Java and native sides of the code and added a FAB button to the Settings that lets you rate VGBAnext. Don't despair if you consider it rubbish: the button disappears forever once you press it at least once :)

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Input | Assign Special Keys" setting.
* Use new setting to assign functions (menu, ffwd, etc) to hardware keys.
* Removed "General | Use PLAY/RECORD Media Keys" option.
* Removed "General | Use FFWD/REWIND Media Keys" option.
* Fixed volume for high-frequency white noise.
* Added a "Rate Me" FAB button to the Settings (disappears when pressed).
* Cleaned up the Java side, removing deprecated code.
* Merged pre-Gingerbread and post-Gingerbread native code.
* Removed some debug messages from the native side.

Enjoy!
 

fms

Member
Re: VGBA Release Announcements

Hello, All!

I have just published VGBAnext 5.2.5, a new version of my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, and GameBoy Classic emulator:

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

Starting with this release, you can have separate virtual joystick layouts in portrait and landscape modes. Simply go to the "Settings | Input | Editor Joystick Layout" and set your buttons separately, for portrait and landscape: the Layout Editor will now always rotate as you change the device orientation.

I have also added a new icon that only shows GBA, so that the main app function is more clear to the potential user. Of course, VGBAnext also emulates GBC and GB, so this is just an icon change. Finally, I have added cheats for 11 more GameBoy Classic games, including Killer Instinct, King Of Fighters '95, and Kid Icarus. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added a new, more clear icon.
* Layout Editor got separate layouts for landscape and portrait modes.
* Fixed Layout Editor to always save changes before emulation resumes.
* Made Layout Editor always rotate when device rotated.
* Added cheats for 11 GameBoy Classic games.
* Added Karate Joe, Kingdom Crusade and Karateka to Cheatopedia.
* Added Kattobi Road, KOF'95 and Kid Dracula to Cheatopedia.
* Added Kid Icarus, Killer Instinct and Killer Tomatoes to Cheatopedia.
* Added Ken Griffey's MLB and King Of The Ring to Cheatopedia.
* Fixed missing game IDs in the Cheatopedia.
* Removed garbage from the Cheatopedia.
* Removed outdated org.apache.http.* API from the State Exchange.

Enjoy!
 

fms

Member
Re: VGBA Release Announcements

Hello, All!

I've just published VGBAnext 5.2.6, the new version of my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, and GameBoy Classic emulator for Android:

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

This release improves the Joystick Layout Editor, bringing back the decorative backgrounds. It also adds cheats for 8 new GBA games and 13 new GBC/GB games, including two Street Fighter games, four Konami Collection packages, and many others. Finally, I removed the unused ChartBoost library from the package, since it took space and could trigger Google's automated ad checks.

ALL CHANGES:
* Enabled backdrops in the Layout Editor.
* Added "SCREEN" label to the Layout Editor.
* Removed dormant ChartBoost SDK library.
* Added cheats for 8 more GBA games.
* Added two GBA SSX games to Cheatopedia.
* Added two GBA Street Fighter games to Cheatopedia.
* Added Super Duper Sumos and Monkey Ball to Cheatopedia.
* Added Street Jam Basketball to Cheatopedia.
* Added Super Dodgeball to Cheatopedia.
* Added cheats for 13 more GBC/GB games.
* Added Klax and Klustar to Cheatopedia.
* Added Knight Quest and Land Before Time to Cheatopedia.
* Added Knockout Kings and Lazlo's Leap to Cheatopedia.
* Added four Konami Collection Games to Cheatopedia.
* Added Konami NFL Football to Cheatopedia.
* Added Las Vegas Cool Hand to Cheatopedia.
* Added Last Action Hero to Cheatopedia.

Have fun!
 

fms

Member
Re: VGBA Release Announcements

Hello, All!

I have published VGBAnext 5.2.7 this morning:

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

This release adds the ability to disable overscan margins on AndroidTV devices (if you have a system-wide overscan setting). I also fixed the file search and fast-scroll indexing in the File Selector, and made VGBAnext better integrate with third-party file managers, like ES File Explorer or Astro. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "General | Add Overscan Margins" option for AndroidTV.
* Fixed File Search feature on newer Androids.
* Fixed fast-scroll index in the File Selector.
* Fixed missed item clicks in the File Selector.
* Fixed dashed lines display in the Layout Editor.
* Declared emulation activities enabled for external use.
* Adjusted portrait background image in the Layout Editor.
* Optimized default preferences update on startup.

Enjoy!
 

fms

Member
VGBA Release Announcements

Hello, All!

The new VGBAnext 5.2.8 adds cheats for 18 more games and fixes the menus on AndroidTV devices:

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

Don't forget that in order to open the menu on AndroidTV, you need to press both thumbsticks down, while inside the emulator. Please, tell me know if this feature works for you or not.

ALL CHANGES:
* Menu should now work on AndroidTV.
* Added a menu workaround for Google's political idiocy.
* Added cheats for 18 more GBC/GB games.
* Added cheats for four Looney Tunes games.
* Added cheats for two River King games.
* Added cheats for two Little Mermaid games.
* Added cheats for two Lion King games.
* Added cheats for LEGO Alpha Team and Lock'n'Chase.
* Added cheats for Lemmings and Little Monster.
* Added cheats for Lethal Weapon and Lunar Lander.
* Added cheats for Little Nicky, Lucky Luke, and Loopz.

Enjoy!
 

fms

Member
Re: VGBA Release Announcements

Hello, All!

Here is another quick release of VGBAnext 5.2.9, my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, and GameBoy Classic emulator:

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

In this release, I have finally managed to make the menus work on AndroidTV, by replacing the regular options menu with the context menu. This fix has been tested on my other emulator, fMSX, and found working. To open a menu inside the emulator, press two thumbsticks at the same time. Starting with this release, you can also assign the cheats toggle function to a hardware key of your choice, via the "Input | Assign Special Keys" option.

ALL CHANGES:
* Once again fixed the menu on AndroidTV, hopefully for good.
* Replaced options menu with context menu for AndroidTV.
* Added "Toggle cheats" special key function.

Have fun!
 

fms

Member
Re: VGBA Release Announcements

Hello, All!

I have pushed the next VGBAnext release to the Google Play:

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

VGBAnext 5.2.10 fixes several issues in the Joystick Layout Editor reported by multiple users. Starting with this release, the gamepad buttons and the screen rectangle will no longer shift, they should stay exactly where you placed them.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed Joystick Layout Editor!
* No more unexpected button placement.
* Custom screen rectangle goes where it should go now.
* Button labels will not distort when custom screen selected.

Enjoy!
 

fms

Member
Re: VGBA Release Announcements

Hello, All!

VGBAnext 5.3 is now in the Google Play and ready for you to try:

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

This update switches accelerated video rendering from GLES1 to GLES2, improving performance and opening a way for special effect shaders in the future. To enable accelerated video, check the "Video | Accelerated Video" option. I am also continuing to make VGBAnext more usable for the AndroidTV owners and other people without touchscreens. Starting with this version, most features (starting with Cheatopedia) will use the X button to apply changes, Y button to discard them. Finally, I have added cheats for 10 more GBA games, including VirtuaTennis, Urban Yeti, and Wrestlemania. See below for the complete list of changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Switched to OpenGLES2 rendering for accelerated video.
* OpenGLES2 is faster and allows for future special effects.
* Press X to apply cheats, Y to discard them in Cheatopedia.
* Press X to apply changes, Y to reset them in Cheat Editor.
* Press X to apply changes, Y to reset them in Palette Editor.
* Now disabling Joystick Layout Editor on devices with no touchscreen.
* Added cheats for 10 more games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added cheats for Crazy Castle 5, Tweety, Ultimate Muscle.
* Added cheats for VirtuaTennis, Urban Yeti, Wild Thornberrys.
* Added cheats for Virtual Kasparov, Wakeboarding, Wrestlemania.

Have fun!
 

fms

Member
Re: VGBA Release Announcements

Hello, All!

VGBAnext 5.3.2, released today, fixes GLES2 rendering bug on devices with older Mali GPUs and adds Cheatopedia cheats for nine more GBA games:

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

ALL CHANGES:
* Added cheats for 9 more GBA games.
* Added cheats for Counter Punch.
* Added cheats for Yggdra Union: We Never Fight Alone.
* Added cheats for Ace Combat and American Idol.
* Added cheats for Batman Begins and Boxing Fever.
* Added cheats for Buffy: Wrath Of The Darkhul King.
* Added cheats for Land Before Time (European).
* Added cheats for Alien Hominid (European).

Enjoy!
 

fms

Member
Re: VGBA Release Announcements

Hello, All!

Today's VGBAnext 5.3.3 release adds high-quality GLES2-accelerated scanline effects:

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

In order to see the new effects, make sure you enable "Video | Hardware Acceleration" and select wanted effect via "Video | Scanline Effect". To join the current Pokemon Go frenzy, I have also added new cheats for the original Pokemon Red, Blue, Gold, and Silver GameBoy games and fixed some errors in the existing cheat codes for these games. Please note that for a lot of these cheats, you have to disable the cheat after activating it once. The changes to your game stats will stay.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added high-quality scanline shader effects.
* Enable "Video | Hardware Acceleration" to see new effects.
* Select effect via "Video | Scanline Effect".
* Added many new cheats for original Pokemon games.
* Fixed errors and corruption in existing cheat lists.
* Added new cheats for Pokemon Red, Blue, Gold, and Silver.

Have fun!
 
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