For today’s interview I got to chat to the developer of 1retro. His program and service is made to back your retro emulated games’ saves up, automatically, so you know you’re safe and secure.
Quick dot points straight from the website of 1retro:
Saves upload automatically in the background. Smart syncing means only changed files transfer – fast, efficient, seamless.
macOS, Windows, Linux. Our lightweight desktop app runs natively on all three without slowing you down.
Your saves are backed up and stored safely in the cloud. Your data is yours. Always.
Every save is versioned. Overwrite something by accident? Roll back to any previous version instantly.
Power users can automate their workflows, write scripts, and integrate custom emulators with our command-line tools.
I spoke with developer Hans to learn more about building 1Retro, retro gaming fragmentation, accessibility, and why he believes some of the hobby’s biggest improvements still happen behind the scenes.
If you’re curious about saves in retro gaming, development, or the service he’s looking to offer, have a read with my link. 1retro is new to the scene, but I’m curious about what you think:
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