If you’re interested in self-hosting, gaming and emulation then you might be interested in RomM’s new (and significant) update to how things work - version 4.2
I’ve long-since befriended the dev team behind RomM, after covering their last few releases, and interviewing the team previously too! This time I got to chat to some of the members (some new to the team) and get an inside line on what they’ve been making for the new version. If you’re interested in my article, I’ll link it at the end, but I’ll also quickly dot-point what’s new in RomM here for those who aren’t interested:
(it’s looking far prettier now, too!)
Console Mode:
The new console interface is designed for big screens and easy navigation with a controller or remote. It features a grid layout, large icons, and a simplified menu structure to enhance your gaming experience from the comfort of your couch. Launch it from the navigation bar or navigate directly to /console.
Out-of-the-box PSP and DOS Emulation:
PSP and DOS play is support out-of-the-box, no custom reverse proxy settings or browser launch arguments required! You’ll now see play buttons on supported games, though please note that performance is limited by the browser’s WASM engine, and performance will vary.
Incremental RetroAchievements Sync:
A new scheduled task has been added to sync RetroAchievements progress for all users on a recurring basis. Enable the task by setting ENABLE_SCHEDULED_RETROACHIEVEMENTS_PROGRESS_SYNC=true in your environment variables, and manually run the "Convert images to WebP task in the /administration page to start generating .webp files.
WebP Image Task:
Another scheduled task has been added to convert all uploaded images to the modern .webp format. WebP images are 5-10x smaller then JPG/PNG images with no loss of quality, leading to faster load times for cover art in galleries. Enable the task by setting ENABLE_SCHEDULED_CONVERT_IMAGES_TO_WEBP=true in your environment variables.
I’ve seen increasing statements that the harassment campaign that murdered Near was driven by RA/LR folk but haven’t managed to find any direct evidence and there is zero chance I am wading through kiwi farms for it. But I definitely recall a few clashes with RA/LR as that was coming up and its priorities (and market share) were shifting. But, to be fair, there is not a single emulator dev from that era who didn’t have a clash with RA/LR as they were pressured more and more into specifically developing “cores”.
But it is generally one of those things Games Media doesn’t cover since protecting trans folk is a good way to get boycotted and EVERYONE loves retroarch for their emulation needs. And the outlets who DO tend to cover this kind of stuff are under near constant attacks from kiwi farms et al to begin with so…
But it is generally one of those things Games Media doesn’t cover since protecting trans folk is a good way to get boycotted and EVERYONE loves retroarch for their emulation needs. And the outlets who DO tend to cover this kind of stuff are under near constant attacks from kiwi farms et al to begin with so…
Thanks for the links, took me a while to get to it. It’s really missing some actual investigative journalism into this because it’s a confusing mess.
I did not realize there were so many toxic people around emulators, of all things…
Its one of those things you can only really “know” by actually keeping an ear open. I mean, look around. Lemmy generally seems to skew left (how much of that is the tankies on dot ml is a different discussion). But there are basically two or three of us who point out that BDS is specifically calling for a boycott of Microsoft every time a gamepass or Gears of War thread comes up because fuck that shit, No Ethical Consumption Under Capitalism™ means Fuck Off Palestine New Forza Dropped.
But if you listen and ask questions when people reference Internet Lore, you too get the brainworm and can make informed decisions going forth.
Which, truth be told, is not that different than anything else. If you only watch the news when something interesting happens, you might think a nazi is a good man and father. Whereas, if you have suffered even a bit of continual psychic damage over the years, you KNOW that is bullshit and can start thinking about why CNN is glazing him and so forth.
The Internet is a spectacular pleasure box and a great way to find out information on demand. But relying solely on The Algorithm and Others to inform you is how you get… 2025.
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Do you have a link that explains how RetroArch is transphobic? I’m OotL.
https://www.resetera.com/threads/duckstation-now-on-indefinite-hiatus-allegedly-from-harassment-via-retroarch-others-retroarch-responds.547031 is a good thread on the subject of the RA/LR crew turning to harassment the moment someone won’t specifically package their emulators for LR and https://www.resetera.com/threads/duckstation-now-on-indefinite-hiatus-allegedly-from-harassment-via-retroarch-others-retroarch-responds.547031/page-7 for transphobia specifically.
I’ve seen increasing statements that the harassment campaign that murdered Near was driven by RA/LR folk but haven’t managed to find any direct evidence and there is zero chance I am wading through kiwi farms for it. But I definitely recall a few clashes with RA/LR as that was coming up and its priorities (and market share) were shifting. But, to be fair, there is not a single emulator dev from that era who didn’t have a clash with RA/LR as they were pressured more and more into specifically developing “cores”.
But it is generally one of those things Games Media doesn’t cover since protecting trans folk is a good way to get boycotted and EVERYONE loves retroarch for their emulation needs. And the outlets who DO tend to cover this kind of stuff are under near constant attacks from kiwi farms et al to begin with so…
Thanks for the links, took me a while to get to it. It’s really missing some actual investigative journalism into this because it’s a confusing mess.
I did not realize there were so many toxic people around emulators, of all things…
Its one of those things you can only really “know” by actually keeping an ear open. I mean, look around. Lemmy generally seems to skew left (how much of that is the tankies on dot ml is a different discussion). But there are basically two or three of us who point out that BDS is specifically calling for a boycott of Microsoft every time a gamepass or Gears of War thread comes up because fuck that shit, No Ethical Consumption Under Capitalism™ means Fuck Off Palestine New Forza Dropped.
But if you listen and ask questions when people reference Internet Lore, you too get the brainworm and can make informed decisions going forth.
Which, truth be told, is not that different than anything else. If you only watch the news when something interesting happens, you might think a nazi is a good man and father. Whereas, if you have suffered even a bit of continual psychic damage over the years, you KNOW that is bullshit and can start thinking about why CNN is glazing him and so forth.
The Internet is a spectacular pleasure box and a great way to find out information on demand. But relying solely on The Algorithm and Others to inform you is how you get… 2025.