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December, the 25th)

• PJ64 1.4 is out and released. Unfortunately, this the very last version you'll ever see of this great N64 emulator. Hopefully, it adds a long, long list of improvements :
  R4300i Core and Executable:
  -fix bug in DSLL32
  -fix bug in initial registers
  -fix bug in mtc0
  -re did cheats totaly
  -added self mod method change memory
  -fixed mempak
  -fixed manual and auto pauses
  -made ini files able to read/write beyond 64k
  -Added disabled advanced Linking
  -added Idel time to cpu %'s
  -pauses now when minimized
  -fixed mario party 3 complaining when it was reset
  -added rom browser
  -added change memory & cache as a self mod method
  -re-wrote a lot of fpu again

  Direct3D (plugin):
  -Texture downloads rewritten, way faster
  -Implemented an anisotropic filtering option
  -Ucode option is now greyed unless needed
  -Reverse engineered environment mapping for more accuracy
  -Microcode emulation restructured to be more specific, also in user interface
  -Updated to Direct3D 7.0, as a result hardware accelerated transforms are now available, but you have to use the external transform pipeline (obviously)
  -Support for Perfect Dark, Jet Force Gemini (internal pipeline only?) and Diddy Kong Racing (internal pipeline only!)
  -Implemented full 2D scissoring, and 3D scissoring for internal pipeline
  -Added an option to use anti-aliasing (must toggle before rom open?)
  -Higher quality coplanar surfaces on recent video cards
  -Fixed goldeneye multiplayer(?), the sky is black now too
  -Fixed Skulltula's fire, water temple shadow battle water, and lens of truth in zelda64 (must use 32bpp textures?)
  -Rewrote paths for TNT cards, a bit slower but easier to work with and more reliable, if the drivers get fixed it won't be needed anymore (turn validate blending for this now!)
  -Removed "auto" frame buffer emulation
  -Option to allow low-level buffer clears
  -Features "geometry optimization", or just indexing
  -Got rid of a few exceptions in some games
  -Reverse engineered fog, slightly buggy? but looks cool
  -Texture quality went back to a combo box, it also affects things on the fly now
  -Rewrote the entire blending emulation section, it should be better
  -When ucode detection fails (rarely) it will now switch to the right tab
  -Expanded the vsync option to include a lot more flexibility
  -Full screen ALT+TAB is now more reliable (Windows98 only?)
  -Added Apply button to the configuration
  -The Project64 rom database can set the geometry pipeline now when the setting is "automatic", if the rom database has an entry called "Geometry Pipeline" it will use that, if not, it will use the external pipeline as the default
  -The Project64 rom database can set the N64 screen resolution to over-ride internal calculations, these keys are "Resolution Width" and "Resolution Height".
  -PAL resolutions should be properly detected

  RSP:
  -Interpreter core integrated better, and a selectable alternative to the recompiler
  -Option for allowing the RSP to process display lists is now available (not all games will work with this, it requires a more complete LLE GFX plugin than PJ's)

  Direct Sound:
  -Removed exception handling from the thread
  -Changed the way the queue thread stops and starts for initialization and rom opens, reliability should be better

  Direct Input:
  -Dialog items moved around a little to accompany the new mempak option.
  
  You can go to our N64 section to download that file.

December, the 24th)

• The Company wish you a happy merry Christmas. May your most crazy wish come true.

• If you're having problems to reach Spinal's website (Nintendo64hq), you can try an alternative I.P : Nintendo64hq alternative
  And according to what I heard, they are willing to offer you a special Christmas gift.

• Duncan has updated his Nemu ini file and found out a few more playable games :
  Bass Racing Ecogear Power Worm Championship (JAP) == Playable
  Derby Stallion (JAP)== Playable
  FZero X (EUR) == Playable
  Madden NFL 2002 (USA) == Not Working
  NFL Blitz Special Edition (USA) == Almost Playable
  The Powerpuff Girls Chemical X-traction (USA) = Playable
  Razor Freestyle Scooter (USA) == Playable
  South Park == Not Working
  Misc. file fixes/corrections.
  Head on to our N64 page to download that file.

December, the 23rd)

• Supra Configurator & Supra HLE v.1.1.1 are up and ready for download.
  Supra Hle version 1.1.1 release Candidate package includes The new Supra HLe configurator featuring an all in one :
  
  - Easy selection and configuration of glide wrappers (12 different wrappers)
  - Easy controllers selection and set up (keyboard, gamepad, adpatoid)
  - Easy Supra Hle set up (rompath, savepath, resolution, sound, ...)
  - Easy Supra Hle ini patches settings configuration (roms patches, cheats)
  - Win98/ME/2k/XP compliant (UltraHLP is not required anymore
  
  But is is also adding ...
  - Full 8MB Rdram support
  - Better RDram detection
  - Aero fighters Assault (U.S) support
  - Optimized Fzero-X patch
  - A lot of new ini entries
  - Cheats for Zelda
  - Fixes a bug that corrupted Zelda OoT's 2d graphics rendering.
  - Fixes a bug in the recently modified Ucode detection routine.
  - Zelda Oot Pal 1.0 ini patches rewrote. Game shouldn't freeze no more.
  
  You can check our Supra Hle page, Supra configurator's homepage (in french) or download the file here.

• We made a mistake and forgot to update our vote cast. You can follow this link if you want to make sure that your opinion will count.

December, the 20th)

• Duncan has updated his Corn ini file to the version 2.4. It adds a lot of missing entries but no new playable games has been reported. You can get it from our N64 section.

• To the question "If The Company went to resume its NEMU ini files serie and added tons of cheats", the results are :
  42% = You'd be greatly interested
  28% = You don't like Nemu anyway
  17% = You may be interested
  12% = You consider that it is of no use
  Even tho' I am not sure what our decision is gonna be now, I thank for your opinion. Please head on to our vote poll again and let us know about your opinion concerning our new Web network organisation/layout.

December, the 18th)

• As you might know, the new Supra HLE package is coming up soon. In the meantime, you may want to check some more screenshots.

December, the 17th)

• Supra Hle news. The next Supra Hle package is due to be released within the end of the week. Even tho' I am not sure yet about the complete list of improvements you'll get from the Supra Hle version 1.1.1, it will come along with the brand new supra configurator allowing you to get rid of UltraHLP and  easily configure/set up Supra Hle.
  The next Supra HLE will increase/optimize compatiblity to a limited extent. I may post some screenshots in the meantime.
  A special Supra Hle version might be made available for ini patchers. As you might know, the public Supra Hle version gets rid of several log files. The SDK version will be made available a bit later together with the InI patching guide.

• The new nemu ini file version 2.4.2 from Emumaniac has been added to our N64 page. Feel free to check it out.

December, the 15th)

• Duncan has released his first unofficial Daedalus ini update. Here's what Duncan has to say about that release :
  "My Unofficial Daedalus Ini v1.0 is now available. This is its first release and note that ive only tested the most popular roms so far, and more will be tested for the next version. This Ini is for/compatable with Daedalus v0.08 Pre-1 (compiled by Aprentice) which is the latest version of Daedalus to date. Heres whats new: "
  New comment system, for easy ID in the rom list (main window).
  Aero Fighters Assault (EUR) = Playable
  Army Men: Air Combat (USA) = Playable
  Army Men: Sarges Heroes (EUR) = Playable
  Automobili Lamborghini (USA) = Playable
  Banjo Kazooie (USA) = Playable (hit start after intro)
  Banjo Tooie (AUSTRALIA) = Not Working
  Body Harvest (USA) = Not Working
  Chopper Attack (USA) = Playable
  Doom64 (USA) = Almost Playable
  Hexen (USA) = Playable
  Madden NFL 2002 (USA) = Playable
  Rayman 2: The Great Escape (EUR) = Almost Playable
  RR64: Ridge Racer 64 (USA) = Playable
  War Gods (USA) = Playable
  Head on to our N64 section to download it

• Since our WHQ will soon bring you some complete DC, Psx, Dreamcast, Arcade and Amiga sections, I took the existing sections away in order to speed you navigation. Sorry for the inconveninence, new sections will soon be ready in our WHQ.

December, the 14th)

• Duncan, owner of the website www.wwemu.com has reopened his website emunin64.emuhelp.com. This is a pretty nice website dedicated to the N64 emulation and I strongly suggest you to give it a look.
  Nice to see ya back around Duncan.

• TR64 verion 5.666 is out and available. it bring What shall ya expect from the new version of this nifty N64 emulator ? :
  1 - Added support for gfx 1.3 spec (you can now use Jabo's 1.3 plugin).
  2 - Fixed a lot of problems with the plugin selection dialog.
  3 - Full screen mode support.
  4 - Expanded the INI options.
  5 - Added the interpeter core.
  6 - Added a reset option to restart the game.
  TR64 requires some external plugins based up Zilmar's specifications. You can download the emulator here and the plugins here.

December, the 9th)

• Quite a few days without the slightest update. But things should get back to normal pretty soon. As a matter of a fact, the N64 page has been updated with the latest 1964 related releases.

• The Ultra Hle ini tutorial is also progressing and I think that the first (incomplete) online version should be ready soon. Stay tuned.

• I'd would like to wish a happy birthday to Martin, webmaster at emulation 64. Keep it rocking you 22 years old swedish fellow ;)

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