Atmosphère 0.9.4 & Hekate CTCaer v5.0.2 released

September 16th, 2019, 21:10 Posted By: wraggster

• It's here! @SciresM and the rest of his team have just released a new version of Atmosphère, their popular free and open-source Switch CFW.
  
  Version 0.9.4's main highlight is full OFW 9.0.0 support, both for SysMMC and EmuMMC. However, if you plan on updating, there are a few important things to keep in mind. First off, Nintendo's latest firmware changed how HID works, which breaks libnx button input detection. This has been addressed in newer versions of the library, but will require homebrew to be recompiled in order for it to be fixed properly. As such, a temporary measure has been put in place to make old homebrew detect input properly while developers recompile their apps, but this will be removed in later releases as it could introduce further issues with HID MITM. Be sure to update everything you use when new versions pop up!
  
  Secondly, the game card ASIC has also been updated in 9.0.0, which will cause the GC slot to stop working if you downgrade or run an earlier firmware in EmuMMC until you update. To prevent this, Atmosphère will now apply the nogc patch automatically if you boot into 9.0.0 on consoles with a lower fuse count. You can force disable this if you wish by setting nogc = 0 in BCT.ini.
  
  Finally, USB cannot be IPS patched or MITM'd correctly due to some initialization changes, but a solution is currently being looked into.
  
  There are also some general fixes and improvements, including correct BIS key generation for newer unpatched units and hbl 2.2 + hbmenu 3.1.1. You can read the full changelog below:
  Quoted from Changelog (Atmosphère v0.9.4):

  0.9.4 is Atmosphère's twenty-second official release.
  
  fusee-primary was last updated in: 0.9.3.
  
  With thanks to the @switchbrew team, Atmosphère 0.9.4 is bundled with hbl 2.2, and hbmenu 3.1.1.
  
  The following was changed since the last release:
  
  

  • Support was added for 9.0.0.
    • Please note: 9.0.0 made a number of changes that may cause some issues with homebrew. Details:
    • 9.0.0 changed HID in a way that causes libnx to be unable to detect button input.
      • Homebrew should be recompiled with newest libnx to fix this.
      • Atmosphere now provides a temporary hid-mitm that will cause homebrew to continue to work as expected.
        • This mitm will be removed in a future Atmosphere revision once homebrew has been updated, to allow users to use a custom hid mitm again if they desire.
    • 9.0.0 introduced an dependency in FS on the USB system module in order to launch the SD card.
      • This means the USB system module must now be launched before the SD card is initialized.
      • Correspondingly, the USB system module can no longer be IPS patched, and its settings cannot be reliably mitm'd.
      • We know this is frustrating, so we'll be looking into whether there is some way of addressing this in the future.
    • Please note: 9.0.0 updated the switch's gamecart controller ("lotus") firmware.
      • To prevent the burning of lotus fuses, Atmosphere now applies nogc patches when booting into 9.0.0 with fuses below 9.0.0.
      • If you wish to play gamecarts on 9.0.0 (but forever prevent yourself from playing them on < 9.0.0), set nogc = 0 in BCT.ini.
  • An off-by-one error was fixed in boot system module's pinmux initialization.
    • This could theoretically have caused issues with HdmiCec communication.
    • No users reported issues, so it's unclear if this was a problem in practice.
  • A bug was fixed that could cause webapplet launching homebrew to improperly set the accessible url whitelist.
  • BIS key generation has been fixed for newer hardware.
    • Newer hardware uses new, per-firmware device key to generate BIS keys instead of the first device key, so previously the wrong keys were generated as backup.
    • This only affects units manufactured after ~5.0.0.
  • General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience.

  
  Click to expand...
  

  @CTCaer's Hekate mod has also been updated, and full 9.0.0 support here is just the beginning! Version 5.0.2 adds a forced autoboot via ID key option, which will prove particularly useful with Android and Linux distros - and staying on topic, CPU/GPU warmboot reboot has been fixed for said OSes as well. A bug that made SaltyNX hang under 8.X.X EmuMMC has also been fixed, so apps and mods that depend on it (such as ReverseNX) will now work properly again. The nogc patch will be applied automatically when running pre-9.0.0 firmware in EmuMMC on a console with a higher fuse count: this is different than the previously described Atmosphère autonogc feature as this is an error prevention measure, while AMS' own tries to avoid game card slot ASIC updates.
  
  Hekate Nyx has also some new goodies, such as archive bit support for EmuMMC folders and proper AutoRCM detection after restoring an eMMC backup. The version included in this release is 0.8.2.
  
  Several other bugs and smaller issues have been fixed, all of which are listed in the changelog below:
  Quoted from Changelog (Hekate CTCaer v5.0.2 & Nyx v0.8.2):

  This version supports booting ALL current OS/CS CFW, Linux chainloading and payload tools.
  No more SD card removals
  
  Latest HOS supported: 9.0.0
  
  New in this version
  

  • Full support for 9.0.0
  • Fixed SaltyNX for emuMMC 8.x.x
    There was an issue with fs mitm patches where it caused hangs for SaltyNX.
  • Add support for forced AutoBoot via id key - Android reboot
    You can now add id=max7char to your boot entries and hekate can be instructed to autoboot via only this.
    This will be helpfull especially with many Linux distros and Android (id=SWRANDR).
  • AutoNOGC protection for fatal errors in emuMMC
    NOGC will now be applied automatically when fuses are >= 9.0.0 and emuMMC is less than that.
  • Streamline power cycles for Sandisk U1 SDR104
    No more hangs because of this.
  • Fix CPU/GPU on warmboot reboot from Linux/Android
  • Allow critical info to be shown when a fatal error occurs while AutoBooting HOS
    Now, before booting Nyx right away, it will show the error message and wait for a button press.
  • Add exosphere/kernel no user exceptions handler cfg
  • And many other bugfixes

  New in emuMMC
  

  • 9.0.0 support

  The binary is based on m4xw/emuMMC@4b5d9ae
  
  Nyx v0.8.2
  

  • 9.0.0 support for info and tools
  • Fix AutoBoot list for inis (More configs)
    You can now select a cfg from ini folder for autobooting
  • Update AutoRCM status when a eMMC restore occurs
  • Add Fix Archive bit support for emuMMC folders
  • Fix eMMC split restore when < 10 parts
    (FYI nyx supports splits that are 4MB aligned. Only last part is allowed to be unaligned.)
  • Do not hide delay time option (for bootlogo) when AutoBoot is off
  • And many other bugfixes

  Check readme.md for more.
  
  NOTE: You will need sept and a custom secmon and warmboot binary to boot 7.0.0-9.0.0 or stock emuMMC.
  Click to expand...
  

  If you are a homebrew developer and wish to fix the broken button input issue found in 9.0.0, you can use dkp-pacman to update libnx to its latest version.
  
  UPDATE: A bug affecting games with vibration support has been found and a hotfix has been released. Please redownload Atmosphère if this affects you.
  
  Atmosphère: Source / GBAtemp Thread
  Hekate CTCaer: Source / GBAtemp Thread
  
  https://gbatemp.net/threads/atmosphe...leased.548071/
  
  
  

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SameBoy v0.12.2 released!

September 16th, 2019, 21:08 Posted By: wraggster

SameBoy is a user friendly Game Boy and Game Boy Color emulator for macOS and Windows. SameBoy is extremely accurate and includes a wide range of powerful debugging features, making it ideal for both casual players and developers. In addition to accuracy and developer capabilities, SameBoy has all the features one would expect from an emulator – from save states to scaling filters. An SDL version is also available to Windows and Unix-like systems.

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mGBA 0.7.3 released!

September 16th, 2019, 21:08 Posted By: wraggster

A new release of mGBA, version 0.7.3, is available. This version is a bugfix release, which contains many stability and accuracy fixes. Notably, sprites that are broken at the top of the screen are fixed. An extensive list of changes follows after the cut.

Emulation fixes:

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NGamer 8 - april 2007 (UK)

September 16th, 2019, 21:04 Posted By: wraggster

This week we continue moving forward through the lineage of one of the finest series of Nintendo magazines with the latest issue of NGamer Magazine, issue 8 from April 2007.
We start of with a look at the cover story for this issue, which is the review for SSX Blur on Wii.
We then look at a feature which ponders the fate of the Game Boy in the aptly titled Goodbye Game Boy?
Next up is the review for Hotel Dusk Room 215 on the DS.
And finally we have the review for Jupiter's Picross DS, one of the most underrated, yet brilliant puzzle series, as well as Final Fantasy VI on the Game Boy Advance.
Enjoy!

http://www.outofprintarchive.com/cat...r/NGamer8.html

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NGC Magazine 61 - december 2001 (UK)

September 16th, 2019, 21:03 Posted By: wraggster

We are already here with the second issue of NGC Magazine, this time with number 61 from December 2001.
First we take a look at the covers story, which is the Japanese review for Luigi's Mansion. Continuing on with the review for Wave Race Blue Storm, as well as Sega's arcade smash Super Monkey Ball.
Finally we take a look back at the N64 with a feature called the making of Super Mario 64.
Enjoy!

http://www.outofprintarchive.com/cat...agazine61.html

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N64 Magazine 18 - august 1998 (UK)

September 16th, 2019, 21:03 Posted By: wraggster

We return to N64 Magazine with the very issue that hit newsstands 21 years ago. Number 18 from August 1998.
To start of with the humongous 14 page review for Rare's masterpiece: Banjo Kazooie.
Then also take a look DMA Design's Body Harvest with a Special Investigation feature. We then move on to the review of Midway's Bio Freaks.
And we finish with the interview with Konami's Yasuo Daikai on Hybrid Heaven.
Enjoy!

http://www.outofprintarchive.com/cat...agazine18.html

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Tina's adventure island 1 released!

September 16th, 2019, 21:02 Posted By: wraggster

This is a player sprite hack of Adventure Island for the NES.
This hack changes Master Higgins’ player sprites into his girlfriend Tina.
There are 3 patches for each region release: US, JP, and EU.
Special Thanks to Nesrocks for helping with locating metatiles and palette offsets.

http://www.romhacking.net/hacks/4669/

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Can Nintendo learn from its mistakes with Mario Kart Tour?

September 16th, 2019, 20:56 Posted By: wraggster

It's less than three years since Super Mario Run heralded Mario's smartphone debut. Yet despite much fanfare at launch, largely positive reviews and revenues pushing the $100m mark, Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima felt the plumber's performance "did not meet our expectations".
Given the huge affection that gamers have for Nintendo's most-prized IP, Mario's journey from console to smartphone was always likely to ruffle some feathers amongst his most ardent fans.
Next month, Mario returns to mobile with the much anticipated launch of Mario Kart Tour. As one of the best-selling game franchises in history, Nintendo's investors will be hoping that mobile kart racer delivers on the revenue promises that its predecessor could not. While Mario's loyal fanbase will be expecting a player experience on a par with the console version.
With a handful of mobile games now under its belt, what game design and monetisation lessons can Nintendo learn from its existing smartphone portfolio to ensure that Mario Kart Tour crosses the line in winning style?
[h=2]Back to the free-to-start[/h]To answer this, we need to go back to the start. Or the free-to-start, to be specific, which was the unconventional monetisation mechanic that split player opinion. Asking players to cough-up £10 to unlock the rest of the game after only playing a few free levels, was the nail in the coffin that ultimately led to Super Mario Run becoming a revenue reject for Nintendo.
Next came Fire Emblem Heroes in 2017. Minus the harsh free-to-start paywall mechanic. In fact, none of Nintendo's subsequent mobile releases featured the paywall, despite still referring to the games as free-to-start in the marketing materials. A tacit recognition of the mechanics failure? Maybe.
Despite being Nintendo's most successful mobile release to date, generating nearly $300 Million in revenue in the first year (ten times more than Super Mario Run), Fire Emblem Heroes has issues. Lots of issues.
For a start, the game is clearly not optimised for players in the West, evidenced by the fact that only 28% of game's first year revenues were generated in the US.
It feels like the game is set up for a core audience, meaning that players new to the franchise or genre will find the going tough. Players are left to discover the various screens by themselves and are not properly exposed to key areas of the game. This lack of optimisation must have had a significant impact on the early retention of casual/mid-core players.
The game is bursting with content and features an endless amount of options for players to spend money on. However, its poor on-boarding and overwhelming UI design have limited its potential to be a dominant top-grossing/chart-topping game.

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articl...ario-kart-tour

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bsnes v109

September 12th, 2019, 22:52 Posted By: wraggster

bsnes v109 is released. bsnes is an emulator for the Super Famicom and SNES video game systems. The purpose of the emulator is a bit different from other emulators: it focuses on accuracy, debugging functionality, and clean code.

bsnes v108 Changelog:
greatly improved macOS support, fixing all obvious bugs and adding fullscreen support
added libretro target [Themaister, rtretiakov]
much smarter automatic HD mode 7 perspective correction support [DerKoun]
added CPU and SA-1 overclocking support
added fast forward speed limiting
added a new "hotfixes" option to fix critical (deadlocking) bugs that also occur on real hardware (eg for Dirt Racer)
added options to emulate bugs in ZSNES and older Snes9X releases to increase compatibility:
"No VRAM blocking" for older fan translations
"Echo shadow RAM" for older Super Mario World ROM hacks
"CPU fast math" for older homebrew
"Entropy: none" technically counts as well, for demoscene software made for SNES copiers
added dialog for IPS patching to choose whether they were made for headered or unheadered ROMs
lowered volume during fast forwarding and rewinding to reduce audio distortion
added option to mute sound during fast forwarding and rewinding
added an option to deinterlace all SNES games by rendering at 480p (almost no speed hit; highly recommended)
added multi-monitor support to Windows, Linux, and BSD
improved pause and frame advance support
improved mosaic emulation for the fast PPU
added entropy (randomness) settings; default to no randomness for movie recording (guarantees consistent playback)
improved MLT_REQ Super Game Boy emulation; fixes Killer Instinct to default to player 1 instead of player 2 [endrift]
added option to disable video dimming during pausing (useful for screenshots with window decorations)
redesigned the settings and tools windows to use lists instead of tabs
redesigned the input and hotkey settings windows to be easier to use and with clearer naming + icons
added option to make hotkeys combinatorial (eg Ctrl+F) instead of separate (eg F11 or Gamepad L-shoulder)
restructured the settings menu to be more intuitive
fixed path selection dialog from sometimes appearing offscreen
added wildcard search support to the file loading window
fixed the --fullscreen command-line option
redesigned the thread scheduler to allow enhanced compatibility with SA-1 and SuperFX overclocking
fixed the pseudo-hires blur emulation support with the accuracy PPU
removed template integer classes from the fast PPU to make the code more portable
removed icarus from bsnes and merged the heuristics directly into bsnes itself
~5% speedup by optimizing CPU memory accesses and the PPU counters
fixed an out-of-bounds memory access in the DSP core [Sour]
enhanced the snow effect with depth-of-field and alpha blending support
double-clicking a cheat finder result will now add the new cheat code directly
added "[HLE]" indicator to the title bar when coprocessor HLE is being used
simplified game titles with multi-carts (eg omit "Super Game Boy +" in SGB mode)
the emulator now pauses on Windows when navigating the menus
added SNES support for decoding Game Genie and Pro Action Replay codes
added Game Boy support for decoding Game Genie and Game Shark codes
added many more tooltips to explain GUI functionality
minor speedups to SuperFX and Cx4 emulation (via object locality)
simplified the mode 7 rendering code for the accurate PPU
suppress Alt+F4 while in fullscreen mode
fixed every reported regression caused by the speed optimizations I've been adding recently

http://byuu.org/

http://www.emucr.com/2019/09/bsnes-v109.html

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First Wii Mini exploit found

September 12th, 2019, 20:14 Posted By: wraggster

• And they said it couldn't be done. Almost seven years after its release, @Fullmetal5 (the same developer behind str2hax and flashhax) has finally managed to find an exploit compatible with Nintendo's so-called "unhackable" Wii Mini and crack it wide open! Instead of using internet browsers or loading code from the SD card slot, both of which are (in)famously absent from the Mini, this new approach takes advantage of a vulnerability found in Broadcom's Bluetooth driver to gain arbitrary code execution and run a payload from the included USB port. This finally lets homebrew enthusiasts have fun with the console, and may also open the door to online play as well with the help of hacks and a LAN adapter!
  
  While the exploit is making good progress, having already reached 90% completion for the Bluetooth stager and also being consistent enough to be called usable, there's still a lot of work to be done before a public release is available. There's also the possibility of HackMii Installer being incompatible with the Mini's version of IOS, in which case further new exploits will need to be found in order to make it work. You can get an idea about the state of the project in the roadmap below, which was written and shared by the dev itself:
  
  Quoted from Roadmap written by @Fullmetal5 (from the Discord server):

  Just to give a small roadmap: (So that people can get an idea as to what needs to be done now)
  
  1. Write a bluetooth stager to upload payloads (%50 complete) (Note: this was stated to have reached 90% in later posts)
  2. Write something to load larger payloads from usb.
  3. See if the HackMii Installer's exploits work against the versions of IOS that are there (If they are similar to the Wii U's then it may already have exploits but it's possible they are different)
  4. If the HackMii Installer's exploits don't work then I will need to write my own. (Shouldn't be too bad, IOS is known to be buggy. Also I'll probably do this step anyway for the fun of it.)
  Click to expand...
  

  The exploit doesn't have an official name yet, but it's currently being referred to as "bluehax". Right now it's being tested on some specific games, however, there's a real possibility it will work out of the box with the Wii's System Menu alone due to its nature, thus removing the need of a dedicated game. It only takes a computer with a Bluetooth interface to make it work: there's no definitive usage guide just yet, but it should be as easy as running a program on your PC, hitting the SYNC button on the console, et voila - you're good to go! There is a small catch, however: development is targeting just Linux and no Windows version is planned. If you can get behind that, you'll soon be able to enjoy that sweet, sweet homebrew on the tiniest Wii Nintendo has ever made!
  
  Source 1 (Twitter)
  Source 2 (Discord server)
  
  https://gbatemp.net/threads/first-wi...-found.547901/
  
  
  

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SD Gundam - Gachapon Senshi 4 - NewType Story for the Famicom is now in English!

September 12th, 2019, 20:12 Posted By: wraggster

Here is an announcement for SD Gundam - Gachapon Senshi 4 - NewType Story for the Famicom. Not the game is fully playable in English! In this game not only are there the maps you can select but also you can play though the campaign for this title also! All the names, menus, weapons, and Gundam models are fully translated. We hope you enjoy this release!

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/4986/

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Nintendo's new fitness game is Ring Fit Adventure

September 12th, 2019, 20:10 Posted By: wraggster

Following a tease during last week's Nintendo Direct, the platform holder has unveiled the Switch's answer to Wii Fit.
Ring Fit Adventure is, as the title suggests, an adventure game in which players explore a fantasy world and battle enemies. The difference here is it requires them to physically move.
The game comes with the new Ring-Con accessory and an accompanying leg strap, which each house one of the Switch's detachable Joy-Cons. The Ring-Con is flexible and contains electronic sensors to detect both player movement and the shapes it's being built into.
The main adventure mode gets players active, while combat disguises exercises such as squats and stretches as offensive and defensive moves.
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articl...-fit-adventure

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Rollie (Kickstarter) (NES Game)

September 11th, 2019, 22:18 Posted By: wraggster

Rollie is a brand new side-scrolling platformer NES game by Optovania and has 16 huge stages of gameplay. Power-ups and secrets can be found scattered throughout the levels and checkpoints exist along the way. Each stage ends in a boss battle.

Rollie and Lorrie are on a mission to save their forest, Paradise Gorge. Their goal is to defeat the brats and bullies who have seized power in the midst of an unstable ecosystem precipitated by a sudden overpopulation of snakes. They aim to lead as examples, to show how sharing and sacrifice are rewarding, and that rampant self-serving brutality perpetuates destruction.

https://pdroms.de/nintendo-nintendoe...arter-nes-game

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Super Nintendo games are coming to Nintendo Switch Online

September 11th, 2019, 22:17 Posted By: wraggster

• One of the biggest reveals from today's Nintendo Direct was that after much wishing and hoping, Nintendo has finally decided to add Super Nintendo games to the catalog of titles available for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. 20 new games will be available when they launch tomorrow, September 5th. The rewind function will also be a launch feature.
  
  

  • Brawl Brothers
  • Breath of Fire
  • F-ZERO
  • Kirby Dream Course
  • Pilotwings
  • Stunt Race FX
  • Super Ghouls and Ghosts
  • Super Mario World
  • Super Metroid
  • Super Soccer
  • Legand of Zelda Link to the Past
  • Super Tennis
  • Super Puyo Puyo 2
  • Yoshi's Island
  • Super Mario Kart
  • Super EDF
  • Star Fox
  • Kirby's Dream Land 3
  • Joe & Mac
  • Demon's Crest

  https://gbatemp.net/threads/super-ni...online.547425/
  
  
  

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Nintendo shows off “a new experience” by debuting a new accessory for the Switch

September 11th, 2019, 22:16 Posted By: wraggster

• The Nintendo Direct wasn’t all that Nintendo had to show this week, as a surprise trailer has gone up on their channel, showing off something unexpected. A belt-like object is featured in the video, being used in a variety of ways, such as a bow, a steering wheel, and on one’s leg as a fitness tracker. The product seems to have a focus on multiplayer gatherings and parties, with players needing one of the belt-like devices and a Joy-Con strapped in to make use of it. More information and details are scheduled to be revealed on September 12th.
  
  https://gbatemp.net/threads/nintendo...switch.547491/
  
  
  

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Nintendo Switch 9.0.0 system software update now out

September 11th, 2019, 22:11 Posted By: wraggster

• Get ready for stability, as it's time for a new Nintendo Switch system software update. This software version, puts the Switch at v9.0.0, and brings in some new additions that aren't just the average stability, such as a search feature for the news channel, ability to set alarms which will come with supported software later down the line, along with a Joy-Con firmware update, an "invite to online play" function, being able to turn off system button input for the Switch Lite, and being able to edit the touch screen's sensitivity. This system version also fixes a problem with crashing that Fire Emblem: Three House's expansion pass had. The full patch notes are below.
  

  Ver. 9.0.0 (Released September 9, 2019)
  Added the following system functionality:
  
  

  • Added a search feature for the News Channel.
    • Channels can be searched using filters or free text.
  • Added “Display QR Code to Check In” to User Settings.
    • You can display a QR Code on-screen to check in using your Nintendo Account.
  • Alarm Notifications have been added to System Settings > Notifications.
    • You can check or delete pre-set alarms.
    • Alarms can be set up only within supported software (to be added at a later time).
    • A controller firmware update may be required to use this feature.
  • You can now configure touch screen sensitivity settings.
    • Select between Standard and Stylus sensitivity (optimized for stylus input).
  • Added the option to turn on/off the system button input (Nintendo Switch Lite only).
    • When this setting is turned off the system no longer receives input from the console buttons, with the exception of the Capture and HOME Buttons, and can only be operated from a wirelessly paired controller (sold separately).
    • This setting is on by default and can only be turned off if a compatible controller (sold separately) is wirelessly paired to the console.
    • The setting will automatically turn back on when the console is restarted or after returning from sleep mode.
  • Added “Online Play Invites” section to the User's page.
    • Invites from friends to join online play in supported software will be displayed in this section.
  • General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience.
    • Resolved an issue where some users can’t start the Fire Emblem: Three Houses game, and get an error instead.

  
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  Source
  https://gbatemp.net/threads/nintendo...ow-out.547778/
  
  
  

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UK High Court orders ISPs to block Switch hacking sites

September 11th, 2019, 21:46 Posted By: wraggster

Nintendo continues to use the courts in its efforts to crack down on people selling circumvention devices for its systems. Sir Richard Arnold today ruled in the Switch maker's favor in a High Court of Justice case, granting an injunction requiring the UK's five main internet service providers to block their customers' access to four websites offering "SX Pro" hardware and software to jailbreak the Switch.
"The injunction sought is necessary to prevent, or at least reduce, substantial damage to NCL [Nintendo Co., Ltd.]," Arnold ruled. "It appears that substantial sales of the circumvention devices have been made in the UK, that substantial quantities of pirated games have been downloaded in the UK and installed on Nintendo Switches using the circumvention devices and that NCL has sustained significant losses as a result."
Justice Arnold noted that Nintendo has been unable to identify the people running the websites, and cease and desist orders have either been ignored or prompted the sites to change their URLs. Take-down requests sent to the sites' hosting providers were likewise ignored, and while YouTube, Amazon, and ebay have squashed listings regarding these sites and devices upon request, they aren't stopping them from being replaced.

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articl...-hacking-sites

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Nintendo sues ROM site

September 11th, 2019, 21:42 Posted By: wraggster

Nintendo is using its legal muscle to take ROM sites down, apparently one at a time if it has to. As reported by Polygon, the Switch maker yesterday filed suit against the people behind RomUniverse, a site prominently offering ROMs and ISOs of games for dozens of current and older game systems, including the Switch and 3DS.
The suit alleges that in addition to violating Nintendo's trademark and copyrights, the site has for the last decade been profiting off the distribution of unauthorized copies of games by selling a premium membership that allowed users to download larger numbers of ROMs at higher speeds.

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articl...-sues-rom-site

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melonDS 0.8.3 released

September 6th, 2019, 21:40 Posted By: wraggster

melonDS is a Nintendo DS emulator by Arisotura which aims to provide a high degree of accuracy while still keeping performance in mind.
melonDS 0.8.3 comes with a solution for a couple of annoying outstanding issues such as audio stutters!

This year, the emulator has seen a great deal of progress including the addition of an OpenGL accelerated renderer and imminent JIT/DSi builds which will continue to increase the emulator’s versatility.
Now, melonDS 0.8.3 has been released which comes with the following:

• An issue relating to Ctrl+K hotkeys was fixed so now you can map ‘special’ keys like Shift and Ctrl to buttons again
• As a solution to audio and frame limiter issues, three different syncing solution have been introduced namely:
  • Limit framerate – the oldschool way of doing things but it’s a tad different from previous implementations as it tries to find an average framerate over several frames so as not to limit games that run at 30FPS internally too aggressively
  • Audio sync – Use this if you want 0 audio stuttering at the cost of a less stable framerate
  • VSync – synchronises the emulator’s framerate with that of your monitor (typically 60/75/120/144FPS) but may not work properly with games that alter their framerate by modifying VCount. Only works on the OpenGL renderer when running on Windows
• OpenGL initialisation no longer fails on OpenGL 4.1 or earlier (melonDS’ renderer requires OpenGL 3.1)melonDS isn’t only interesting for PC users but also for console users since a functional port for the Nintendo Switch already exists and a limited scope PSVita port may be possible in the future!
  
  
• Audio output is now done at a standard 48000Hz frequency instead of 47430Hz to improve compatibility with poorly written audio drivers
• Some accuracy improvements and minor fixed as per the commit history on GitHub

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new 60FPS game mods!

September 6th, 2019, 21:39 Posted By: wraggster

Going over to the Switch front, masagrator has released another round of 60FPS mods for commercial games and this time around, mods for the following games have landed:

• Fire Emblem: Three Houses – Works with version 1.0.0 and 1.0.1
• Risk Of Rain 2 – Only works with version 1.0.0
• Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Masagrator warns that the Switch’s memory bandwith doesn’t handle the full 60FPS but says that it might be possible to lessen the load on memory bandwith by modifying graphical settings by tweaking the game with his mods

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