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A new version of SDL Wii has been released, compatible with the latest devkitPPC/libogc.

Simple DirectMedia Layer (SDL) is a cross-platform multimedia library designed to provide low level access to audio, keyboard, mouse, joystick, and video. It is used by MPEG playback software, emulators, and many popular games. SDL is written in C, but works with C++ natively.

SDL support on Wii is currently incomplete. Although SDL is useable, you will likely experience problems until this is rectified. Please contribute any improvements you make to the SDL Wii SVN.

🔗 http://wiibrew.org/wiki/SDL_Wii

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StartPatch is a homebrew application that patches your System Menu v4.0, v4.1, or v4.2 in a similar fashion as StarFall. It is based upon Menu Patcher by Isaac356.

Features:

Disable HAXX, DVDX, RZDx Checks – Disables the System Menu from blocking Homebrew.
Block Disc Updates – Blocks updates, which have been embedded in Discs.
Block Online Updates – Prevents online updates being installed.
Force WiFi Connection Test Error – Forces a WiFi Connection Test Error.
Region Free Channels – Allow installation of any region Channels.
Region Free GC Games No VM Patch – Removes region restrictions on Gamecube games.
Remove NoCopy Protection (Need To Install ALL Five) – Removes the Save File Copy Protection, which prevents Save Files from being copied to SD Cards.
Move Disc Channel – Enables the Disc Channel to be moved.
No Menu BG Music – Removes the System Menu’s background music.
Recovery Mode 4th GC DPad UP (Need To Install BOTH) – Allows you to enter the Wii’s Recovery Mode easily.
Remove Diag Disc Check – Remove Diagnostic Disc check.
Auto-Press A At Health Screen – Automatically presses “A” for you at the Health Screen.
Replace Health Screen With Black – Instead of seeing the Health Screen, it shows a black screen.
Force Disc To Use IOS249 – Forces Discs to use IOS249.

🔗 http://wiibrew.org/wiki/StartPatch

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WiiSCU by Wack0 (mod of IOS51+shop by tona) – powered by PatchMii. The application gives you the option to install new versions of channels and IOSes without touching the system menu.

Changes:

Fixed the IOS60 stub issue by getting v6174 instead of the latest version.

🔗 http://wiibrew.org/wiki/WiiSCU

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WiiRecipe is a simple game that prints recipes to the screen when you press buttons. Currently it only supports burritos, by pressing down on the Wiimote.

Changes:

This is the last version, I will be making real games from now on.
Added support for graphics. Thanks to the Wii Game Studio 🙂

🔗 http://wiibrew.org/wiki/WiiRecipe

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Graphical client that sends files over TCP from windows computers to Wii consoles. This version does not require the .NET runtine, and also does NOT require the C++ runtime. Be sure to manually uninstall the previous version, since this version uses another type of installer.

Mainly for the Homebrew Channel, but still works with the the standalone server by Svpe.

Changes:

– Changed some minor issues, one of them being a memory leak (thanks henke37)
– Gecko options are not visible if you don’t have a gecko

🔗 http://wiibrew.org/wiki/Sendelf

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Build lightweight networks of service-based components (SOA). Autonomous behaviour, self-organisation, permanent and dynamic linking, XML-RPC based communication, password protection, legacy code accessed through wrappers. Java ME (J2ME) compatible.

🔗 http://sourceforge.net/projects/licas/

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WeeWheel 1.16 is an application that uses the Acceleration Sensor (Accerlerometer) of your phone to simulate a joystick, keyboard and/or mouse on your PC!

🔗 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=569080

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This is an amazing utility which helps you to clean up the wasted RAM memory without having to restart the device and eventually saves a lot of time.

Release notes:

Addition to “Backup / Restore” feature you can now select and load default settings from reservoir list.
Fix all s2u2 issues, now you can enjoy working with S2U2 and cleanRAM together! (thanks p50kombi).
New registry key (s2u2Folder) added, this key will you define the right S2U2 folder.
New registry keys added, the first is “s2u2LockAfterCleanup”, this key will help you to lock your screen (using S2U2 application) after clean-up done. the second is “s2u2LockAfterCleanupSchedule” the same thing but work only on schedule mode.
Fix small issue with wake up device screen light.
More compatibility for Windows Mobile v6.5.
New strings for language file added (v1.7.7)
Compatibility for non-touch devices.
Languages files added to cab file (last update: 08.10.09).

🔗 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=514333

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Jess Ragan has updated his Gameboy Advance version of the game Gorf.

From Wikipedia ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gorf ):

Gorf is an arcade game released in 1981 by Midway Mfg., whose name was advertised as an acronym for “Galactic Orbiting Robot Force”. It is a multiple-mission fixed shooter with five distinct modes of play, essentially making it five games in one. It is well-known for its use of synthesized speech, a new feature at the time.

Gorf’s objective is simply to destroy all enemies. The player controls a spaceship that can move slowly left, right, up and down.

Release notes:

* JESS RETHINKS: You know, now that GORF is finished (for good this time, seriously), I’m thinking about turning my attention toward Awesome NES, which hasn’t been updated in a dog’s age. I’m not sure what a dog’s age is, exactly, but let’s say for the sake of argument that it’s about four months and some change. I also should look into keeping at least a few of the promises I made earlier in the year. Since this is 2009, just a hair’s breadth away from the next decade, there’s really no point in procrastinating on an Assault of the Invaders update.

🔗 http://www.lakupo.com/grblitz/

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Bluebird puts your head in the clouds, piloting a strong little bluebird. Brave storm clouds and passing crows to get your beak on tasty bugs to keep you going.

🔗 http://appshopper.com/games/bluebird

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