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Retro x86-based machine emulator 86Box v5.0 brings a new integrated machine manager gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/retr…
#86Box #OpenSource #Retro #Emulation
Retro x86-based machine emulator 86Box v5.0 brings a new integrated machine manager
86Box is a low level x86 emulator that runs older operating systems and software, with a big new release out to make managing multiple systems easier.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Nintendo 64 emulator gopher64 recently added save state slots and netplay cloud servers gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/nint…
#Nintendo64 #Emulation #OpenSource
Nintendo 64 emulator gopher64 recently added save state slots and netplay cloud servers
If Nintendo 64 is your thing, keep an eye on the gopher64 emulator which is steadily adding in more features and has Linux support.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
x86 on ARM64 emulator FEX gets some huge gaming improvements gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/x86-…
#FEX #ARM #ARM64 #Emulation #OpenSource #Linux #Gaming
x86 on ARM64 emulator FEX gets some huge gaming improvements
FEX is one way to run x86 appps and games on ARM64, with the latest release 2508 bringing some pretty striking performance improvements.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Developer of PlayStation 1 emulator DuckStation threatens "removing Linux support entirely" but not yet gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/deve…
#DuckStation #PlayStation #Emulator #Emulation
Developer of PlayStation 1 emulator DuckStation threatens "removing Linux support entirely" but not yet
Seems the main developer of the PlayStation 1 emulator DuckStation is not happy with Linux packaging, threatening to remove Linux support.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
felix86 emulator for Linux for x86 and x86-64 apps on RISC-V can now run Steam and major games gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/feli…
#felix86 #Emulation #Steam #RISCV
felix86 emulator for Linux for x86 and x86-64 apps on RISC-V can now run Steam and major games
You can now play some major games on RISC-V systems running Linux, thanks to the felix86 emulator that's really coming along.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Open source PS2 emulator PCSX2 v2.4 brings SDL 3, Wayland support, lots of compatibility fixes gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/open…
#PS2 #PCSX2 #Emulation #Linux #Gaming #RetroGaming
Open source PS2 emulator PCSX2 v2.4 brings SDL 3, Wayland support, lots of compatibility fixes
PlayStation 2 emulator PCSX2 v2.4 has been released, bringing with it many enhancements to game support and improved Linux support too.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
The 3dSen emulator turning NES games into 3D voxel dioramas 1.0 is out now - we have keys to give away gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/the-…
#3dSen #Emulation #NES #Gaming #RetroGaming
The 3dSen emulator turning NES games into 3D voxel dioramas 1.0 is out now - we have keys to give away
It took around 10 years to make it fully happen but the 3dSen emulator is out now with the 1.0 release for both the PC and VR releases.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
felix86 is a new open source Linux emulator to run x86-64 Linux programs on RISC-V processors gamingonlinux.com/2025/05/feli…
#RISCV #OpenSource #Emulation #Gaming #Linux
felix86 is a new open source Linux emulator to run x86-64 Linux programs on RISC-V processors
RISC-V fans will be interested in this one. felix86 has been announced as a new project with a first release available that enables you to run x86-64 Linux programs on RISC-V processors on Linux.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Emulation manager EmuDeck 2.4 brings Steam library integration changes, improved BIOS checker gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/emul…
#EmuDeck #Emulation #Linux #SteamDeck #SteamOS #OpenSource
Emulation manager EmuDeck 2.4 brings Steam library integration changes, improved BIOS checker
EmuDeck is an all-in-one solution for managing emulation on Linux, SteamOS, Steam Deck and other handhelds and the 2.4 release brings some nice additions.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Playstation 2 Emulator PCSX2 enables Wayland by default gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/play…
#PCSX2 #Linux #PS2 #Emulation #OpenSource
Playstation 2 Emulator PCSX2 enables Wayland by default
For people who enjoy seeing improvements for emulation on Linux, and for Wayland support - the Playstation 2 Emulator PCSX2 has now enabled support for it by default.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 expands online play for fighting games with RPCN v1.4 gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/play…
#PS3 #Emulation #OpenSource #Gaming #RetroGaming
PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 expands online play for fighting games with RPCN v1.4
Another big update has been released for RPCN, the open source online matchmaking server for PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3. This brings new features and more compatible games for Netplay.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
PS2 Emulator emulator PCSX2 should get Wayland support "in the coming months" gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/ps2-…
#PCSX2 #Emulation #Linux #OpenSource
PS2 Emulator emulator PCSX2 should get Wayland support "in the coming months"
PCSX2 is a free and open source Sony PS2 Emulator, and it seems they're working towards ensuring it has full support for Wayland on Linux.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 released for arm64 works on Raspberry Pi 5 and Apple Silicon gamingonlinux.com/2024/12/play…
#PS3 #Emulation #Arm #Gaming #RPCS3
PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 released for arm64 works on Raspberry Pi 5 and Apple Silicon
The PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 team have been busy as they've announced the release of RPCS3 for arm64 that includes like likes of the Raspberry Pi 6 and Apple Silicon (M1, M2 etc).Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Nintendo Switch emulator Ryujinx gets shut down gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/nint…
Nintendo Switch emulator Ryujinx gets shut down
Well, there it is. After what happened with yuzu, many wondered if it would happen, and now it has. Nintendo has shut down the Nintendo Switch emulator Ryujinx.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
EmuDeck 2.3 out now with a fresh UI design, 3DS emulators return gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/emud…
EmuDeck 2.3 out now with a fresh UI design, 3DS emulators return
After a short Beta period I covered previously, the EmuDeck team have released EmuDeck 2.3 that comes with the big user interface overhaul.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 gets expanded online play support for multiple classics gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/play…
PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 gets expanded online play support for multiple classics
The PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 just got expanded online play support, thanks to an update to RPCN, a server for matchmaking meant to be used with RPCS3.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
PlayStation 1 emulator DuckStation changes license for no commercial use and no derivatives (it's no longer open source) gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/play…
PlayStation 1 emulator DuckStation changes license for no commercial use and no derivatives
There's been a bit of a furore in the emulation community lately centred around the PlayStation 1 emulator DuckStation, which has now seen two license changes recently.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
EmuDeck 2.3 Beta brings a new unified UI and multi language support gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/emud…
#SteamDeck #Emulation #EmuDeck #Linux
EmuDeck 2.3 Beta brings a new unified UI and multi language support
For fans of emulation on Steam Deck and Desktop Linux, you might want to give the new EmuDeck 2.3 Beta a spin.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Wii U emulator Cemu 2.1 out now with AppImage and Flatpak support for Linux gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/wii-…
Wii U emulator Cemu 2.1 out now with AppImage and Flatpak support for Linux
After going open source back in mid 2022, the Wii U emulator Cemu started providing experimental builds with Linux support and now it's out proper with the new Cemu 2.1 release.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
GameCube and Wii emulator Dolphin getting an official Flatpak for Linux and Steam Deck gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/game…
GameCube and Wii emulator Dolphin getting an official Flatpak for Linux and Steam Deck
Emulation fans might like this! The GameCube and Wii emulator Dolphin, is going to finally get an official package for Linux Desktop and Steam Deck.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
GameCube emulator Dolphin adds RetroAchievements support gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/game…
GameCube emulator Dolphin adds RetroAchievements support
Another nice win for people who love hitting challenges, as RetroAchievements support has now been added to Dolphin for GameCube.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
PS2 Emulator PCSX2 2.0 is out now and it's a huge upgrade gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/ps2-…
#Sony #PS2 #Emulation #OpenSource
PS2 Emulator PCSX2 2.0 is out now and it's a huge upgrade
PCSX2 is a popular open source emulation for the Sony PlayStation 2 (PS2) and PCSX2 version 2.0 is now officially available with a great many changes and improvements.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
GameCube and Wii emulator Dolphin moves to a more rapid release cycle gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/game…
#Emulation #OpenSource #Nintendo
GameCube and Wii emulator Dolphin moves to a more rapid release cycle
The team behind the free and open source GameCube and Wii emulator Dolphin have announced a big change to their plans, along with a new much more rapid release schedule.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Nintendo DMCA nukes 8,535 GitHub copies of Switch emulator yuzu gamingonlinux.com/2024/05/nint…
Nintendo DMCA nukes 8,535 GitHub copies of Switch emulator yuzu
The battle continues! The fallout is ongoing from the legal battle between Nintendo and yuzu that saw the yuzu team fold.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Emulation tool RetroDECK brings in Ryujinx for Nintendo Switch, many other improvements gamingonlinux.com/2024/04/emul…
Emulation tool RetroDECK brings in Ryujinx for Nintendo Switch, many other improvements
RetroDECK is one of the simplest options for getting various emulators set up on Steam Deck and Desktop Linux, and the latest release has lots of fun improvements to check out.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Lemonade is an attempt to continue on the Nintendo 3DS emulator Citra gamingonlinux.com/2024/04/lemo…
Lemonade is an attempt to continue on the Nintendo 3DS emulator Citra
While Nintendo took down the Nintendo Switch emulator yuzu, the collateral damage was the Nintendo 3DS emulator Citra which was also taken offline but Lemonade is an attempt to keep it going.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
This is the kind of news I like to hear! They're playing chess with Nintendo, and I hope emulation wins!
Update about GitLab taking down Nintendo Switch emulator suyu due to the DMCA, the suyu team are hosting their own Git now gamingonlinux.com/2024/03/gitl…
GitLab takes down Nintendo Switch emulator suyu due to the DMCA
Well, that didn't last long did it. After a first release, GitLab have already pulled down the Nintendo Switch emulator suyu project, due to a DMCA hit as a result of it being forked from yuzu which Nintendo shut down.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
GitLab takes down Nintendo Switch emulator suyu due to the DMCA gamingonlinux.com/2024/03/gitl…
#Emulation #Nintendo #suyu #yuzu
GitLab takes down Nintendo Switch emulator suyu due to the DMCA
Well, that didn't last long did it. After a first release, GitLab have already pulled down the Nintendo Switch emulator suyu project, due to a DMCA hit as a result of it being forked from yuzu which Nintendo shut down.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Nintendo Switch emulator suyu continues on from yuzu - first release is up gamingonlinux.com/2024/03/nint…
Nintendo Switch emulator suyu continues on from yuzu - first release is up
There's a new Nintendo Switch emulator named suyu, which has been forked off from the original yuzu before Nintendo shut it down and a release is now available.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 gets gamepad support for the main UI gamingonlinux.com/2024/03/play…
PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 gets gamepad support for the main UI
Working with RPCS3 for PlayStation 3 emulation should now be a whole lot easier on the likes of the Steam Deck, other handhelds and for just gamepad users with the latest update.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
EmuDeck 2.2.12 released to fix a bunch of issues gamingonlinux.com/2024/03/emud…
#SteamDeck #Emulation #EmuDeck
EmuDeck 2.2.12 released to fix a bunch of issues
EmuDeck is one of the go-to solutions for emulation on Steam Deck and other systems, and the big 2.2 update recently had some issues so another update is out now with 2.2.12 to clean things up a bit.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Nintendo DS emulator DraStic became free of charge after Yuzu case gamingonlinux.com/2024/03/nint…
Nintendo DS emulator DraStic became free of charge after Yuzu case
After Yuzu emulator owners agreed to pay Nintendo $2.4 million USD and EmuDeck also announcing Yuzu and Citra removal right after the court settlement became available on the internet, Nintendo DS emulator DraStic is now free.nwildner (GamingOnLinux)
EmuDeck 2.2 adds a new Pegasus Frontend, better Linux support, new emulators gamingonlinux.com/2024/03/emud…
#EmuDeck #SteamDeck #Emulation
EmuDeck 2.2 adds a new Pegasus Frontend, better Linux support, new emulators
EmuDeck 2.2 has rolled out, for those of you that want easy install and configuration of emulators across various different systems like Steam Deck, Desktop Linux PCs and more.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
EmuDeck removes Yuzu And Citra emulator support gamingonlinux.com/2024/03/emud…
#Emulation #SteamDeck #EmuDeck #Yuzu
EmuDeck removes Yuzu And Citra emulator support
The news of the Yuzu team agreeing to pay Nintendo $2.4 million in damages and immediately shut down all operations sent shock waves through the emulation landscape. EmuDeck will now also be removing Yuzu and Citra.Smellbringer (GamingOnLinux)
Yuzu agrees to pay Nintendo $2.4 million and will entirely shut down gamingonlinux.com/2024/03/yuzu…
#Nintendo #Yuzu #Emulation #Switch
Yuzu agrees to pay Nintendo $2.4 million and will entirely shut down
After Nintendo recently filed a lawsuit against the Yuzu team, it was pretty much inevitable this was going to happen wasn't it.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Nintendo goes after Switch emulator yuzu in new lawsuit gamingonlinux.com/2024/02/nint…
Nintendo goes after Switch emulator yuzu in new lawsuit
Well, here we go. Nintendo have formally filed a lawsuit against the creators of the popular open source Switch emulator yuzu.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
EmulationStation Desktop Edition (ES-DE) gets new default look and different font sizes gamingonlinux.com/2024/02/emul…
EmulationStation Desktop Edition (ES-DE) gets new default look and different font sizes
EmulationStation Desktop Edition 3.0 is out now and it's gone through a rebrand to simply ES-DE, plus a whole bunch of improvements come with this release.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
DOSBox Staging 0.81.0 out now with new CRT shaders and lots of graphics improvements gamingonlinux.com/2024/02/dosb…
DOSBox Staging 0.81.0 out now with new CRT shaders and lots of graphics improvements
DOSBox Staging is a modern continuation of DOSBox with advanced features and modern development practices, giving you the great compatibility of classic games with plenty of extras. A new release is available with DOSBox Staging 0.81.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Game Boy homebrew scene alive and well thanks to the open source GB Studio gamingonlinux.com/2024/01/game…
#Gaming #OpenSource #FOSS #GameBoy #Emulation
Game Boy homebrew scene alive and well thanks to the open source GB Studio
GB Studio is a free and open source cross-platform game engine, that allows you to make fully-features games for the classic Nintendo Game Boy.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)