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LaunchBox Community Roundup (September)


AstroBob

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Hey everyone,

As we wrap up September, we’ve got plenty of exciting updates and community highlights to share! 🎉 From new features to fantastic community contributions, September has been a busy and rewarding month for the LaunchBox team. Let’s dive into everything that went down! 🚀

 

TEAM UPDATES:

 

Save Management Hits Early Access 💾

The biggest news of September is the arrival of save management features in LaunchBox 13.16. This feature allows you to organize your save games and save states effortlessly. Starting with RetroArch support, the feature will continue to expand to more emulators in future updates. Stay tuned as we continue to improve and evolve this feature!

Check out the FAQ and live stream from our very own @AstroBob to learn more about this exciting new feature set.

 

 

Big Box Updates 🎮

September brought exciting updates to Big Box! Explore curated online lists in the Game Discovery Center for fresh, seasonal game recommendations, and for free users, dive into Big Box with a 30-minute trial mode. Test out its immersive interface and features to see how it can transform your gaming experience! Check out the 13.16 release video below for more details:

 

 

Celebration Event Prize Winners Announced 🎉🎁

We wrapped up our 11th Birthday Celebration by announcing the lucky winners of our prize giveaways! Prizes were sent out to participants worldwide, from gaming devices like the ROG Ally X to Steam keys and LaunchBox licenses. A huge thank you to everyone who joined in and made this event a success!

 

 

AMA Responses Now Available! 💬 

We officially posted the responses from our recent AMA with the LaunchBox team! 🎉 Dive into the answers to your burning questions about everything from new features to future plans. If you missed the live stream or want to catch up on all the insightful discussions, head over to the forum post to read the full responses.

 

 

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!

 

 

The Ultimate Arcade Build from DanielSpies Arcades 😱

This jaw-dropping custom build from DanielSpies Arcades has us all wanting to quit our day jobs and game full-time! 😍 Housing three major consoles and a custom PC powered by Big Box, it’s every retro gaming enthusiast’s dream setup. Truly a masterpiece of design and functionality—check it out for some serious inspiration!

 

 

Video Marquees 🎞️

Speaking of arcade builds, if you want to add that extra bit of flair with video marquees for your favourite games, this awesome community submission from @stuartc49 has got you covered! 

🔗 Check out the video marquees here

 

 

Big Box Themes

Looking to give your Big Box setup a stunning, modern overhaul? The ImMERSE theme from @IADhunter is the perfect choice! With its clean, minimalist design and smooth animations. Or if you prefer a sleek and simple design, Simple Elf from @kim_sama98 has got you covered. And finally, the updated Playtime theme from @DazStelfox79 puts the game Discovery Center front & centre, with this beautiful interface for discovering your next gaming gem. 💎

 

 

Platform Folder Icons 📁

Check out this interesting submission for adding a touch of visual flair beyond your LaunchBox setup! This custom pack from @retrospace lets you enhance your Windows file explorer with custom folder graphics, perfect for collectors who love to keep their game libraries organized with style. It’s a great way to add a unique touch to your collection!

 

 

THIS MONTH:

With October now upon us, it’s officially spooky season🎃👻 To celebrate, we’ve added a special Halloween-themed playlist to your Game Discovery Center in Big Box. Whether you’re in the mood for eerie adventures or chilling horror classics, this playlist has got you covered with a curated selection of games to get you into the Halloween spirit. Keep an eye out for more spooky updates throughout the month! 🎮 🕸️

What kind of content would you like to see showcased here? Let us know in the comments below!

Happy gaming!
Andy

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