Programmer gets a NES to emulate a PC, and it's as ridiculous as it sounds
"We heard you like emulation so we put a PC emulator into your emulator"
Wine 10.0 arrives with a performance and compatibility boost
Wine 10.0, the latest release of the compatibility layer for running Windows applications on Linux, brings improved 64-bit x86 emulation, full ARM64EC support, and revamped high-DPI scaling, as well as an initial revision of a Bluetooth driver.
Switch modder arrested in Japan as Nintendo admits emulation is technically legal
This is the first arrest for selling a modded Nintendo Switch, setting a new precedent
Parallels introduces x86 emulation for Apple Silicon Macs
The tool previously only supported Arm-based Windows on M-series Macs
GPU-based shader simulates motion clarity of classic CRT monitors, courtesy of Blur Busters
Emulators could enjoy a new renaissance in pixel-perfect, blur-free gaming
An unofficial PC port of Star Fox 64 has arrived just in time for Christmas
One of the greatest games of all time is now playable in high definition
The 3dfx VoodooX project gets dressed in white for Christmas
A new PCB and minor bugfixes for a slowly progressing custom 3D accelerator
BlueStacks Air is a new Android emulator that natively runs mobile games on Mac
Running Arm code on Arm processors should significantly improve the emulation experience
PlayStation 3 emulator now supports Arm devices, including the Raspberry Pi 5
Windows on Arm gets it, too
Latest Windows 11 preview build features improved x86-64 emulation for games and apps
Prism layer technology for emulating the x86 ISA on Arm systems is getting better
Snapdragon 8 Elite arrives with Linux support, potentially unlocking PC gaming on phones and tablets
Running full-fledged PC apps on phones and tablets could become a lot easier
Nintendo, famed for hating emulation, likely using Windows PCs to emulate SNES games at its museum
Nintendo only hates third-party emulators, it seems
Asahi Linux distro can now run AAA games like Cyberpunk 2077 or The Witcher 3 on Apple Silicon chips
Highly anticipated: A few years after introducing Linux support for Apple's custom-designed Arm chips, Asahi developers are now shifting their focus to gaming. Getting modern Windows games to run on Apple Silicon isn't exactly a straightforward task, but the devs are clearly enjoying the challenge.
Multi-platform Atari 2600 emulator Stella hits version 7.0
Stella lets you relive the Atari 2600 days by playing your favorite classic games on Windows, macOS, and Linux – for free.
Retro revival: Atari Jaguar console reborn as an iPhone emulation app
A developer has shared progress on an emulator app for iOS
Emulation of PS4 and Xbox One games on PC is showing promising results
Bloodborne with ray tracing?
A RISC-V "PC" can now run a choppy rendition of The Witcher 3
In context: The RISC-V chip architecture is just ten years old, while the x86 standard was first introduced in 1978. Yet, someone is trying to bring a somewhat working emulation of Intel's CPU technology to the newer, open-standard instruction set with moderately successful results.
The iPhone 15 Pro can run Windows 11 – if you can tolerate the 20-minute boot time
Emulation lets Windows break into Apple's walled garden
Apple approves first mobile PC emulator, but restrictions severely hinder performance
Available for free in the App Store for iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro
PCSX2, the PlayStation 2 emulator, hits 2.0 release offering better performance and wider compatibility
PCSX2 2.0 brings big picture mode, enhanced performance, and broader compatibility. It now supports over 99% of the PS2 library with an updated UI, automatic game fixes, and better visual and audio support.
Dolphin Emulator gets a major new release after 8 years
Dolphin is an emulator for the Nintendo GameCube and Wii. This new version features a new logo and versioning scheme, with new releases expected on a monthly cadence. It's available for Windows, macOS and Android.
Apple rejects a couple of PC emulator apps for iOS, confusing developers
iOS emulation policies remain unclear despite App Store changes
Keep your Arm Surface gaming expectations in check, Microsoft says
The lack of anti-cheat support still poses a major obstacle
Prism emulator will make x86 applications run faster on Arm-based Copilot+ PCs
Microsoft has a new translation layer designed to minimize compatibility issues
Classic gaming emulators RetroArch and PPSSPP finally land on iOS
Apple has relaxed App Store policies, benefitting retro gaming enthusiasts