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Zaparoo Frontend v1.2.0 and Zaparoo Core v2.15.0 are the next paired Zaparoo releases.

This update focuses on Frontend's new built-in MiSTer updater, a smoother CRT and browsing experience, more ways to customize your library, launchable ROM-less MiSTer cores, and local artwork scraping.

Thank you to Andrea Bogazzi for the Frontend startup and media loading performance work, and to theypsilon for developing and contributing the new built-in updater.

Zaparoo Frontend v1.1.1 and Zaparoo Core v2.14.1 are patch releases for the v1.1.0 / v2.14.0 cycle.

This update focuses on smoother browsing, fewer unnecessary cover requests, more reliable scraping, and safer media database indexing after unexpected shutdowns.

Zaparoo Frontend v1.1.0 and Zaparoo Core v2.14.0 are the next paired Zaparoo releases.

Thank you to Andrea Bogazzi for the Frontend TATE, layout, and performance work plus the Core service startup hooks, Matthew O'Gorman for player 3 and 4 coin input commands, and devilschile2 for Basque translation work.

The Zaparoo App v1.11.2 update is now available in the App Store and Play Store. This release adds a Controls modal, mapping management, media scraper controls, Launch Guard support, and a Spanish translation.

Hey! Welcome back to the community showcase. I've got another batch of awesome stuff from our Discord members to share. This one has custom MiSTer cases, floppy disk launches, card back templates, cassette inserts, and a few different ways to make Zaparoo feel more like a physical game library.

Zaparoo Frontend v1.0.3 is available alongside Zaparoo Core v2.13.0.

Frontend v1.0.3 is the CRT release. It adds native 240p CRT output on MiSTer, a 240p-focused layout pass, list browsing, per-system launcher selection, Arcade alternates, and a batch of MiSTer fixes.

Core v2.13.0 adds MiSTer RetroAchievements launchers, MiSTer Companion scraping support, new ZapScript next-scan flows, Amstrad CPC and 3DO file support, and fixes for readers, the TUI, API clients, RetroBat, and MiSTer audio.

A big thank you to Andrea Bogazzi, BossRighteous, Tim Wilsie, and Carlos R. for their work on this release.

Zaparoo Core v2.12.0 is now available. This release adds the Core-side support needed for the new Zaparoo Frontend, including faster media browsing, richer metadata and artwork APIs, per-system launcher settings, and favorites.

Zaparoo Frontend is now available. It's a new TV and controller-friendly frontend for browsing and launching your Zaparoo Core media library, currently targeted at MiSTer FPGA.

Zaparoo Core v2.11.0 is now available. This release adds optional Launch Guard for accidental tap protection, PixelCade LED marquee support, RePlayOS support, and a batch of media library, MiSTer, and ZapScript updates.

Hey! I've just published a new official Zaparoo MCP server that can be used with AI assistants. I'll be going over a few examples of how it's been useful for me in development, and maybe someone else will find it fun to mess around with too.