Community Roundup (July)

[AstroBob]

Hi Folks,

With so many awesome things happening in our community, it’s easy to lose track! We’re here to recap all the fantastic highlights, from our own team’s updates to highlights from some of the incredible contributions from all of you. Let's have a look at what happened in July.

 

TEAM UPDATES:

The LaunchBox team welcomed a fresh new face this month—our new Community Manager (yep, that’s me! 😁👋). It’s been fantastic getting to know you all, and we’re busy creating new content and engagement opportunities for the community. Thanks for the warm welcome! 🙇‍♂️

 

 

LAUNCHBOX 13.15:

We kicked off the month with a brand-new version of LaunchBox! This update modernizes the ScummVM experience & says goodbye to import headaches for Vita3k & RPCS3. Plus, our new plugin system opens the door for even more emulators to join the party!

 

LAUNCHBOX FOR ANDROID 1.15:

The team followed that up with a new version of LaunchBox for Android, allowing you to play GC/Wii with Dolphin integration, manage Android apps more easily, and add custom emulators with code & MelonDS support! 

 

 

RETROCHIEVEMENTS LAUNCHED GAMECUBE SUPPORT:

The purple lunchbox is back in the spotlight, with GameCube achievements now supported by RetroAchievements and Dolphin! We've put together some tips & tricks on how to get the most out of this great new feature:

 

 

PLUGIN MANAGER FAQ:

We’ve published an FAQ on the new plugin manager for LaunchBox! It answers some of your most common questions and offers a sneak peek at the exciting future of plugins.

 

 

COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS:

While our team has been hard at work, our community has been buzzing with activity. We’re actively exploring new ways to showcase these amazing contributions, and although it’s challenging to showcase absolutely everything, we wanted to highlight a few cool things that stood out this month.

We’re actively thinking of ways to expand this and feature more of your fantastic work, so stay tuned for more highlights in the future!

 

 

CORE TEAM FAN ART PACKS:

CORE Team / @SidewaysMan were on fire throughout July, submitting a slew of fantastic high-quality fan art image packs for various consoles. These stunning packs look amazing on the big screen and add a visual feast to your library.

🔗 Check out some of their recent submissions here

 

 

COVERBOX - FRAGMENTS THEME:

@KingSlayer420 is back with a fantastic update to the fan-favorite CoverBox theme, CoverBox - Fragments. This update has been getting rave reviews, supercharging platform themes with a blend of nostalgia and style. Check it out below!

 

 

LAUNCHBOX AMBIENT MUSIC PLAYER:

A fantastic new plugin from @JoeViking245 has arrived, letting you listen to your favorite arcade music playlist while browsing your LaunchBox collection. Say goodbye to browsing in silence!

 

 

BIG BOX SHOWCASE SUBMISSION:

A wonderful submission from @wildaces showcases a magnificent all-in-one BigBox setup, fully decked out with arcade sticks, rhythm controllers, karaoke support, and all the platforms you could ever want. Check out this glorious gaming setup below:

 

 

THIS MONTH:

This month marks LaunchBox’s 11th birthday! 🎉 Can you believe it? We have some exciting plans to celebrate this milestone and can’t wait to share them with all of you. Stay tuned for more details and get ready to join the party!

We’re planning to make these roundups a regular feature at the end of each month. What kind of content would you like to see showcased here? Let us know in the comments below!

Happy gaming!
Andy