A couple of weeks ago, we learned that Nintendo had begun taking legal action against popular emulator sites. It started with lawsuits filed against LoveROMs and LoveRETRO, which were forced to remove their libraries of classic Nintendo games. Now, other sites are starting to remove ROMs, including EmuParadise. EmuParadise is …
Read More »Nintendo is using legal action to take down emulator sites
While there’s an argument to be made for video game emulation when it comes to the preservation of titles, Nintendo has been staunchly clear from the beginning that it is against such practices. Now it is targeting two ROM-hosting websites with a lawsuit, aiming to claim for statutory damages, seize …
Read More »Two Nintendo Switch emulators are already able to boot games
Since the Nintendo Switch first launched, there have been plenty of software tinkerers trying to figure out how to modify the system. Hackers were able to poke around the inner workings of the Switch just one week after release. Since then, some have managed to get Linux up and running …
Read More »PUBG Mobile is filling up with keyboard and mouse users
PUBG officially began rolling out to Android and iOS users in the west last week, and while the mobile version is intended to be played using on-screen touch controls, there are ways around that. There are plenty of PUBG Mobile players currently using various devices to run the game on …
Read More »You can play Super Mario 64 online now with up to 24 players and different characters
If you've ever wanted to revisit Super Mario 64 with a group of friends then it is now easier than ever. This week, a new fan project called SM64 launched, allowing PC owners to play Super Mario 64 online with up to 24 other people. SM64 is a modded version …
Read More »The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is running much better on PC now
Two weeks ago, we got our first look at The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild running on the PC inside of a Wii U emulator. It didn't take long for the Cemu developer to get the game running but the game did run at a very low frame …
Read More »Someone has created a Game Boy emulator for the Apple Watch
At this point, it seems that software tinkerers will stick an emulator on just about anything. Previously we have seen versions of Windows, Doom and even Minecraft running on smartwatches and now, you can turn the Apple Watch into a Game Boy if you really wanted to. This week, iOS …
Read More »Zelda: Breath of the Wild is already running on PC but there’s a catch
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild finally released on both the Nintendo Switch and the Wii U last Friday and since then, the game has gone on to get plenty of praise from fans and critics alike. However, it looks like the developer behind the Cemu Nintendo Wii …
Read More »Xbox 360 emulation sure has come a long way
The last generation consoles are on their way out after being around for almost a decade and while you can still easily pick up an Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 now, one day it won't be so easy, which is where emulation tends to come in. For years, many fake …
Read More »3DS browser exploit lets you play Game Boy Color roms
Despite Nintendo's best efforts to keep the 3DS locked down and uncrackable to those looking to play ROM files, a new exploit has been discovered, allowing users to emulate Game Boy Color titles. The whole thing works by ‘injecting' ROM files in to the memory of a legitimately downloaded Game Boy …
Read More »Parallels demonstrates Windows apps on Yosemite
At the Digital Seasons event in London's Montcalm hotel, an array of tech companies attempted to woo the audience with their latest and greatest innovations. KitGuru was on hand to sip the Chardonnay on your behalf and filter the presentations to find the most interesting. Around the back of Marble …
Read More »Apple kills ‘date trick’ for installing emulators on iOS
Apple has decided to quietly close a loop hole in the next version of iOS that allowed users to install console emulators via the Safari browser. The new iOS 8.1 beta was pushed out to developers a couple of days ago and it was confirmed that changing the date and …
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