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BassAceGold has released a pixel editing DS homebrew application called UAPaint. Version 0.99c supports a wide variety of editing tools and a nice interface.

From the release notes:

Features:

Saving and Loading 256X192 24 bit bitmap images

zooming & grid when fully zoomed

Multiple draw sizes

colors

fill tool, line tool, rectangle tool, circle tool

eraser

Supports D-Pad Mode for plotting pixels (When fully zoomed, press select to activate/deactive, a cursor should appear)

keeps track of last 10 colors used and are selectable for later use

15 levels of undo

Version .99c

D-pad mode works while on top screen

can now switch from D-pad mode to stylus mode with X button along with select

Undo (Y button)

Massive speed up of some draw functions

Uncommented Fat init

Download: UAPaint 0.99c

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The latest version of the Nintendo DS emulator DeSmuME has been released. Version 0.8 contains many bug fixes, but new features have been added as well, including Windows joystick control and an assortment of updates to the Mac port.

Download: DeSmuME 0.8 (Windows - Mac)

From the release notes:

We’re finally back! :-)

This new release fixes a number of bugs in the emulation core.

The Mac port got a lot of new features, including sound,
preferences, screenshots and Japanese translation.

The Windows port has some updates as well with a new core supporting joystick.

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CYBER_Aeon has released version two of his online Nintendo DS chess homebrew game, ChessNET DS. With this release, many of the bugs from the first version have been fixed, such as the victory on check bug. Be sure to finish any local games you are currently playing from version 1, as they will be erased due to a server reset.

From the release notes:

Alright everybody. Here’s the somewhat-long-awaited Release 2. There’s still plenty of room for improvement down the road, but I think you’ll all be quite pleased with the new designs and bugfixes.

This update will also reset any local games you were playing. Finish them first if you don’t want to lose them.

Changelog for Version 1.0.2

Added a custom icon to the ROM.

Added account handles and passwords.

Added account registration.

Added support for Castling.

Added support for En Passant.

Added support for 50 Move Rule.

Added status screen while the DS downloads a game.

Fixed a buffering error in the Client POST Handler.

Fixed checkmate detection. [No more victory on check. ;]

Completed the About menu option.

Local save games show when the last move occured.

Added screens after winning or losing a match.

Touched up the Online Games screen.

Touched up the Find Opponent screen.

Download: ChessNET DS 1.0.2

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DS-X Guru from Team DS-X has announced firmware 1.1.3 for the DS-X.

Hello,

I would like to take the opportunity and announce the beginning of 1.1.3 Public Beta. 1.1.3 Public Beta will run simultaneously with 1.1.2 and you can switch between firmwares as you see fit. So, without much rambling, here we go:

DS-X OS 1.1.3 Updater - Public Beta (NEW)

DS-X OS 1.1.2 Skin Files

DS-Xtreme Updater Instructions (.PDF)

DS-Xtreme Updater Instructions (.DOC)

I advise you to read the Instructions provided in order to have a smooth update procedure

Thanks!

Download: Ds_Xtreme_updater_v1.3.zip

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Team Cyclops has released a small bugfix firmware for their Cyclops DS flashcart. This release has no new features, and is simply a small update before v1.4 comes out of beta.

From the release notes:

Game compatibility fixes (2203, 2110, ingame menu + 2107)

Fixed a problem preventing RTS from functioning if the game filename contains unicode characters

Download: CycloDS Firmware v1.31

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Version 1.3 is now out
Website/download: http://phleon.kloplop321.com
Phleon is a simple program for those that wish to test their themes without having to waste a bunch of time on their DS, taking out their memory card from the computer, booting up, starting moonshell, testing, shut down, put the memory card back into the computer, and so on. I’ve also worked really hard just making things work, as in opening a previously made theme(even themes from outside of Phleon), and saving themes. In other words, It creates a folder that is just “Drag & Drop” into the skin folder of your moonshell folder of your memory card.
I do like to have feedback via email.

Download: Phleon 1.3
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Team SuperCard has updated the firmware for their DSONE flashcard model to version 3.0 SP3. This service pack added a DMA option in the patch mode, and fixed other various bugs.

From the release notes:

Updated: ndsinfo.dat (2064)

Added: DMA option in patch mode, A small fraction of the games need to enable this option (it may cause some games run instability)

Fixed: the bug of 1770 Chinese Translated version

Added: Support the linkage of Pokemon D/P and GBA Pokemon (Need SuperCrad SD or SuperCrad MINISD or SuperCrad LITE or SuperCrad CF in slot-2)

Added: a hotkey: R+B to enter the slot-2 GBA mode

Fixed: the MoD (Moogles of Death) Thank You screen of 2107

Changed: the “Add” bottom in multi-saver windows is for adding a new BLANK save

Fixed: the bug which may cause games run slowly when u use the realtime save function

Important:Please backup the save before upgrade OS.

Download: SuperCard DSONE v3.0 SP3 (Regular or SDHC)

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I‘ve decided to finally release a beta of the new dsbuff. This release has received a major redesign, and has been rewritten from scratch in C#.NET. Some of the outdated features have been removed, such as NDSLoader, Patch, etc. but all of the familiar ones remain. The header editor has been integrated directly into the main form, and you can now specify which folder you want dsbuff to work in. The main form is now the only form, and is resized when needed to show additional options, etc. This release could honestly be considered v1 Final, but I wanted to let the users have an input on the changes, and report any bugs if they are discovered. When the next update comes, you can use built in update checker to download the release.

Download: dsbuff v1 Beta

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Team Acekard has announced a new slot-1 flashcard for the Nintendo DS, known as the Acekard 2. This product is destined to be the successor of the original Acekard, but the Acekard R.P.G. will continue to be sold as normal. The Team has stated that it will have 100% compatibility, and will work with any brand of MicroSD, regardless of its speed or size.

From the release notes:

Perfect compatibility. No need to convert, No need to flash!

Save file is written directly to TF card. No need to manually select save size, no data loss.

Automatic DLDI patching. Run homebrew programs without converting.

Support soft-reset, Download Play and WiFi gaming!

Support SDHC TF card. Virtually unlimited storage size !

Support any brand of TF, with no slowdown!

Support Action Replay cheats . Build-in editor!

Low power consumption for longer operational time!

Built-in multiple languages and DIY skinning!

View the official Acekard 2 website for more information!

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Quirky has updated his Bunjalloo web browser for the Nintendo DS. Version 0.5.4 adds a few new features, such as new translations and a progress bar.

From the release notes:

Improved save-as to check mime type.

Add Referer header.

Add ~ to the keyboard.

Add a progress bar.

Add configurable language support.

Translations for German and French. Thanks to Pascal Braig and dr.

Friendlier configuration with no overwriting of files.

Add internal page links (e.g. /somepage#internal )

Add a title to the initial screen.

Fix crash bug when title is empty.

Fix combo box slowness.

Download: Bunjalloo 0.5.4

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