iPadian: The iOS Simulator For Windows
Do you wish you could run iOS apps on Windows? You're not alone and let me be frank: it's not possible. Here's what is possible, though.
How To Run WhatsApp & Other Mobile Messaging Apps On Your PC
Most mobile messaging apps don't offer a desktop client or web interface and not even a Windows 8 app. We show you a workaround for running the Android versions on your Windows or Mac computer.
How To Play Arcade Games On Your Mac With MAME & QMC2
Mac OS X isn't the hotbed of gaming and emulation many of us wish it was, but the hardware inside your iMac or MacBook is more than capable of running classic coin-op games.
Emulate Android On Your Desktop Using Windroy
Do you wish you could run your favorite Android apps from the comfort of your Windows computer? You've probably heard of BlueStacks before, and if you haven't then you're missing out on the most popular Android emulator for PC. Using BlueStacks, you can completely emulate Android in a window on your Windows computer. An issue that has really eaten away at me is that I cannot get BlueStacks to install properly on my Windows 8 desktop. Therefore, I've had to look for an alternatives and found Windroy.
How To Play N64 And GBA Games On Your Android Device
For many of us, Nintendo 64 and Game Boy Advance games were our childhood. Unfortunately for the fans of Mario, Zelda, and Pokémon, Nintendo has been reluctant to create Android games, unlike Sega, which has released several Sonic games. It's here that the openness of Android excels, allowing users to download emulators and ROMs to play some of their favorite old games.
How to Install Game Emulators on the Raspberry Pi
Desktop computer, media center, an integral part of a budget space program - is there no end to the versatility of the Raspberry Pi? Seemingly not – because it also does games.
Wineskin: Run Windows Software on Mac Without an Emulator
Install Windows software on your Mac without the need for a virtual machine, an emulator or dual-booting. Wineskin is a Mac app that brings Wine to your Mac, OS X style, allowing you to create custom packages including everything your favorite Windows programs need to run on your Mac (well... many of your favorite Windows programs). Wineskin builds on existing open source technologies in an attempt to make the running Windows software without Windows simpler.
Project64 - The Best Way To Emulate Nintendo 64 Games
I still remember the exact day that I unboxed my Nintendo 64. I've always been a huge gamer and a bit of a nerd, and that console was a big step for me. Playing my NES, SNES, and Genesis every day became a thing of the past once I got my hands on Wave Race 64, Super Mario 64, and Diddy Kong Racing. I never picked those consoles up again. The Nintendo 64 is definitely one of the best gaming consoles of all time.
Use Your WiiMote As A Mac Gamepad With WJoy
Do you want a gamepad for your Mac, but don't want to buy yet another controller? Use your WiiMote as a gamepad with Wjoy. This app doesn't enable motion controls on your Mac, but it does let you use your WiiMote as a simple gamepad – perfect for games and even emulators if that's what you like to do. Not everyone knows it, but the WiiMote connects to the Wii using Bluetooth – and there's nothing stopping you from using the WiiMote with any computer that uses Bluetooth.
Playing Classic Gameboy Games On The PC With Visual Boy Advance [MUO Gaming]
As the first major handheld console and a gem of the Nintendo brand, Gameboy pushed out some incredibly cool and classic video games, such as Super Mario, Mega Man, Legend of Zelda, and Pokémon, which are just a few major series that made the transition to this platform (or even started there). Tim did a great article last year reviewing some of the best emulators for handheld consoles, but of that group I think that VisualBoyAdvance really shines.
Try Before You Buy: 6 Emulators For Test-Driving Mobile Phones
It’s been about one year since I purchased my first smartphone. I remember having such a difficult time deciding which phone I wanted. Back then, I had no idea that mobile phone emulators existed. And boy, that sure would’ve made my life easier. Whether you’re looking to purchase your very first smartphone or considering switching from one type to another, these mobile phone emulators will definitely come in handy.
BlueStacks Lets You Experience Android From The Computer
Back in January, BlueStacks was introduced to MUO readers in an article that provides similar alternatives to the emulation software. Since then, the development of BlueStacks has progressed in a way that, in my opinion, blows the other two right out of the water. BlueStacks has officially joined my circle of "holy grail" software like Dropbox and Steam. If you've never used BlueStacks before, it's a way to bring the Android platform to you right from your desktop or laptop.
Play DOS Games In Chrome With NaClBox and Google Native Client
There are a lot of exciting new Web technologies emerging at the moment, with Google’s Native Client joining HTML5 and CSS3 in paving the way to a more versatile and interactive Internet. Robert Isaacs has put this technology to good use with NaClBox, a version of DOSBox that runs in Google’s Chrome browser. The project is a little over a year old and has recently launched a closed beta for the site’s most exciting feature - the ability to upload your own DOS games and store them in the cloud.
Run Classic DOS Games On Your Wii With DOSbox
Run DOS software on your Wii, just because you can. DOSbox for Wii puts the complete DOS experience – command prompt and all – on your Wii. DOSbox isn't just for Windows, though: it works on Linux, OS X and almost any platform you can imagine...including, believe it or not, the Wii. You'll need to know your way around DOS to get your favorite games working, but if a DOS prompt doesn't scare you it won't be a problem.
The Fading Games Of Yesterday, And How We Preserve Them [Feature]
What is your favorite video game of all time? If you’re in your twenties, or older, there’s a good chance that you answer to this question isn’t a recent title. It may be a classic RPG like Baldur’s Gate. Perhaps it’s Halo, a benchmark against which all other console shooters are compared. It could be X-Com, a brilliant strategy that is now repeatedly ruined by spin-offs. Or maybe you’re a fan of Elite, a founding game in the space trading genre, which today is nearly extinct. We did a thorough investigation into the afterlife of gaming, and where it's headed.
Play DOS Games On Your Mac In Style With Boxer [MUO Gaming]
When it comes to DOS emulation, the general consensus around these parts is that DOSBox is the way to go. It’s free, completely cross-platform and runs virtually any DOS game or app you can throw at it. If you’re a Mac OS X user interested in simplifying the process and making everything look good while you’re at it then you might be interested in Boxer, an app that wraps your favourite DOS games in an app-like wrapper.
New Version Of Androidx86 Emulates ARM Processors, Supports More Apps
Set up Android on your netbook or install it on your PC in VirtualBox. Run games like Angry Birds or Amazing Alex perfectly, or just try out Android apps without the need for an Android device. I showed you guys how to run Android on your netbook and since then you've flooded me with comments and questions. This surprised me – I expected the post to be a niche topic.
2 Ways To Force DirectX Applications To Launch As Windowed Instead Of Fullscreen [Windows]
If you want to casually play a game in a windowed mode where you can watch other things and talk to friends through email or IMs, you should be able to. Certain games (most often, ones made years ago) won't allow us to do that. I'll try to fix that problem for you and open you up to two different ways
Emulating & Playing Classic NES Games On Your Computer With Nestopia
Oh, the NES. As an '89 baby, there wasn't a larger part of my childhood than this gaming console. Before school, after school, and on weekends you would find me attached to this thing. With Crystalis, Metroid, Metal Gear, Final Fantasy, Mega Man 1-6, Castlevania, Dragon Warrior, River City Ransom, Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!, Contra, The Legend of Zelda, and the entire Mario Bros. series, what is there not to love?
Emulating & Playing Classic SNES Games On The PC With ZSNES
In my opinion, the Super Nintendo was the greatest gaming console that ever existed. Boasting titles like Chrono Trigger, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Super Metroid, EarthBound, Final Fantasy III, Super Mario Kart, Donkey Kong Country, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, Super Punch-Out, F-Zero, Star Fox, Zombies Ate My Neighbors, and more, is it really hard to see why?