Tantric has released updates for the following emulators:
FCE Ultra GX 3.1.8 – A NES emulator for Wii/Gamecube with the following features:
- Wiimote, Nunchuk, Classic, and Gamecube controller support
- iNES, FDS, VS, UNIF, and NSF ROM support
- 1-4 Player support
- Zapper support
- RAM / State saving support
- Custom controller configurations
- SD, USB, DVD, SMB, Zip, and 7z support
- Cheat support (.CHT files)
- IPS/UPS/PPF automatic patching support
- NES Compatibility Based on FCEUX 2.1.3
Snes9x GX 4.2.0 – An SNES emulator for Wii/Gamecube with the following features:
- Based on Snes9x 1.52
- Wiimote, Nunchuk, Classic, and Gamecube controller support
- SNES Superscope, Mouse, Justifier support
- Cheat support
- Auto Load/Save Game Snapshots and SRAM
- Custom controller configurations
- SD, USB, DVD, SMB, Zip, and 7z support
- Autodetect PAL/NTSC
- 16:9 widescreen support
- Open Source!
VBA GX 2.1.7 – A Gameboy Advance emulator for Wii/Gamecube with the following features:
- Wiimote, Nunchuk, Classic, and Gamecube controller support
- SRAM and State saving
- IPS/UPS/PPF patch support
- Custom controller configurations
- SD, USB, DVD, SMB, Zip, and 7z support
- Compatiblity based on VBA-M r927
- MEM2 ROM Storage for fast access
- Auto frame skip for those core heavy games
- Turbo speed, video zooming, widescreen, and unfiltered video options
Here are a few reasons why the E3 convention of 2010 was such a winner.
The 3DS obviously getting the first mention because it was the star of the rather Nintendo-dominant show.
A new handheld from Nintendo that is backwards compatible with previous DS games, but now adding two cameras, analogue control, motion sensing and a unique “3D display” similar to that of digital 3D TV’s and movie theatres, only no need to wear those glasses.
The 3DS had a lot of demo’s on display, with some big names already seemingly working on new titles for the device. Demo’s included franchises such as Metal Gear, Kingdom Hearts, Street Fighter and Resident Evil, not to mention several other Nintendo franchises such as Ocarina of Time of the Zelda fame and Star Fox 64, both of which demonstrated sharper graphics than their N64 past-lives.
The Wii had a few promising titles on display too, a new Kirby game being one of them which has Kirby being a piece of yarn, walking around a fabric-type world in a classic sidescroller with a twist. Kirby can manipulate the softness of the stages in order to progress, from unzipping things to creasing the backdrop fabric itself.
Epic Mickey also appeared and looks to be quite good with it’s paint/erase gimmick in a world that oozes Disney fan service.
Donkey Kong Country Returns was also there. The developers have quite a task on their hands, to create a sequel to what some consider the best sidescrolling series of all time.
The last amazing thing of E3 would be Civilization V which I expressed my love for a few months ago when it was first announced. More details emerged including gameplay footage and some information on how deep the game will go. If it plays as good as it looks, I’m sure it will become the new standard in strategy games.
There was also XBOX and Playstation stuff going on. The usual motion-control things and a few cross-platform titles that will fly off the shelves but nothing too striking. I do own a PS3 myself so, I’m not entirely biased.
Tags: 3DS, DS, Microsoft, Nintendo, PS3, PSP, Sony, Wii, XBOX
Gadgets, Gaming | Canti | 
June 20, 2010 1:05 pm | 
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Tantric has released v1.2 of his DOSBox port for Nintendo Wii.
DOSBox Wii features high game compatibility, drive mounting, USB HID device support and a variety of configurable options.
This game will be available exclusively as a download through all the mainstream console download services.
Mega Man 10 will be released first on WiiWare on March 1st, followed by the release on Playstation Network on the 11th, then coming in last on Live Arcade on the 31st.
WiiXplorer is a file management system for Nintendo Wii.
Changelog:
- Code tidying and fixes
- Removed all compile warnings
- Improved memory usage of libtiff
- Improved memory usage and copying of files loading up
- Made a little speed up due to that for copying
- Added forgotten loop mode for background music
- Added the AutoConnect setting back to the Settings Because for connecting LAN seems to cause a crash (You need to turn it on you first start)
- Added missing translations in some places
- Proper use of ogglib (vorbisidec) no more tremor (thx to Tantric)
UK trade publication Campaign Magazine has hailed Nintendo’s Ant and Dec TV advertisement as the second most effective in the UK throughout 2009, when compared with 250 other primetime TV ads.
Knocking them from the top spot was the Dettol campaign, most likely due to the swine flu scare earlier last year.
You can watch the extended adverts online at Enjoy Nintendo.
Sega’s mysterious Sonic game, codenamed Project Needlemouse, has been revealed to be Sonic The Hedgehog 4 – Episode 1.
The game is a continuation from the Sonic games of the 16bit era and will play in a similar way. Further episodes will be released later, spanning all major console platforms, with the XBOX360 and PS3 including 1080p support and the Wii supporting motion controls.
A new version of the Gamecube/Wii emulator for PC has been released in 32bit and 64bit flavours.
In an interview with Famitsu this week, Nintendo producer Eiji Aonuma said that he hopes to have the game in a playable state with all its core elements in place in time for E3.
Aonuma also re-confirmed that the game will work exclusively with Motion Plus controllers, stating that the sword motions feel “natural” and also hinted that the way you slay your foes could also be a key to solving puzzles.
Coming to UK retailers this summer, this curiosity isn’t a Sega-made console, rather it’s a 3rd party machine that runs a built-in library of old Sega Megadrive games including the usual suspects Sonic, Ecco and Golden Axe.
Also part of the bundle are some motion sensitive games that make use of the wireless Wiimote clones. If you want to play other games on this system, it will also accept Megadrive cartridges.
The whole thing will supposedly retail in summer for around £50.
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