3.87a

 

* fixed: 'file sharing problem' handles files as missing

* fixed: browse for folder didn't work very well on some XP systems (very rare issue)

* fixed: adv. rebuilder's remove-only creates some not-used folders

* misc: support for chds in a pure rompath is now only optionally available. It's not officially supported in MAME anymore, so you have to keep them in rompath subfolders now....or you enable the new scanner advanced option to allow them in a rompath root.

* misc: compiled with new zipclass lib

* misc: changed some optimization compiler settings

* misc: warningswindow shows an info about "fix-missing scans all files" (when used)

>> Get it HERE.

VIACOM TO ACQUIRE XFIRE, INC. FOR $102 MILLION

We are very pleased to announce that Xfire has entered into an agreement to become a wholly-owned subsidiary of MTV Networks.

What does the acquisition mean to you? It means that Xfire is now backed by one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media. It means that Xfire will continue to grow and enhance your gaming experience. Xfire was created by gamers, for gamers. We will always remain committed to improving gaming with your friends. MTV Networks shares this vision with us, and they will help us to continue building Xfire into a larger and more exciting community, one passionate gamer at a time.

--- The Xfire Team

Xfire.com

Short Version, provided by Joystiq.

Square Enix has revealed a partial list of titles that will be on hand at E3. The lineup is bursting with redonculous amounts of Final Fantasy action:

* Before Crisis - Final Fantasy VII (Mobile)

* Children of Mana (DS)

* Dawn of Mana (PS2)

* Dirge of Cerberus - Final Fantasy VII (PS2)

* Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime (DS)

* Final Fantasy I (Mobile)

* Final Fantasy III (DS)

* Final Fantasy V Advance (GBA)

* Final Fantasy VI Advance (GBA)

* Final Fantasy XI: Treasures of Aht Urhgan (PC, PS2, Xbox 360)

* Final Fantasy XII (PS2)

* Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth (PSP)

* Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria (PS2)

In addition, on Monday, May 8, Square Enix will host a press briefing, where, presumably, some juicy next-gen titles (not listed above) will be introduced to the world.

Gameindustry.biz has the more detailed press release.

Stephen Stair has released a new version of his ground-breaking, award-winning DS wifi library. Here's the changelog:

Version 0.3:

* WEP is now working

* DHCP has been implemented

* basic ICMP support was added, you can ping the DS.

* a rough DNS implementation was added

* TCP support has been added, but still may be rough in some areas.

* Berkley sockets emulation expanded to properly support blocking and non-blocking sockets, for TCP and UDP

* some additional checksum bugs have been squashed

* memblock code was rewritten to be purely dynamic

* LED blinking control code added

* Library now loads and can use Nintendo WFC data from the firmware to connect to a router automaticly

* Library now supports "instant" notification of updates using DS FIFO

* Library now mostly supports setting errno when bad things happen

* Some smaller examples have been built to provide a nicer "starting point" for new projects than the enormous wifi lib test.

* Probably a bundle of other small things I'm failing to remember.

>> You can download the lib and sources HERE.

>> You can discuss any problems or suggestions (or congratulations) HERE.