Version 0.5.0 of ScummVM, the classic adventure game interpreter, has just been released. This is our most tested version yet, thanks to everybody who answered our call for testing. Thanks! So what's new? Well, besides the usual bugfixes and improvements are: *Extensive overhaul of the music subsystem, more games now support music *Support for the Enhanced (V2) versions of Maniac Mansion and Zak McKracken *Support for Beneath a Steel Sky, made possible thanks to Revolution Software supplying us with the original assembly source code! *Aspect Ratio correction added, by popular request A link to the release notes and a more detailed list of changes can be found over on the [downloads page](/downloads/), along with the downloads... and our special (worst kept secret :) surprise! As an extra SPECIAL bonus, the really really wonderful people at [Revolution Software Ltd.](http://www.revgames.com) have decided to allow us to make Beneath a Steel Sky \*freeware!\* You can download either the CD version (70M, includes speech) or the smaller Floppy version (8M), along with ScummVM 0.5.0, from the [downloads page](/downloads/). Enjoy! Oh, and there is that little donate button down there on the left. We need to buy our Dreamcast porter a copy of Simon the Sorcerer :)
We are proud to announce the release of ScummVM 0.7.0, right in time for Christmas Eve! While not quite as ground breaking as some of our previous major releases, this version sports some notable improvements and additions, amongst them: *Added preliminary support for 26 Humongous Entertainment titles *Added support for FLAC (lossless) encoded audio files *Added native support for Macintosh versions of some SCUMM games -- this means the 'rescumm' tool is now mostly obsolete, and you can now play those games directly from the original CD *Added smooth horizontal scrolling for The Dig, Full Throttle and COMI (matching the original engine) *Added support for compressed speech and music in Broken Sword 1 and 2 *And as usual, we fixed lots and lots of bugs A link to the release notes and a more detailed list of changes can be found over on the [downloads page](/downloads/), along with the download links. Updating to this latest and greatest version is strongly recommended to all our users.
We are pleased to announce the release of ScummVM 0.7.1. This update concentrates on fixing bugs from 0.7.0, especially in the Windows Mobile port (PocketPC / Smartphone). For more information check out the [release notes](https://downloads.scummvm.org/frs/scummvm/0.7.1/ReleaseNotes). As usual, you can download it from our [downloads page](/downloads/). On an unrelated side note, we received even more [boot params](http://wiki.scummvm.org/index.php/Boot_Params) from you, our dear users, in the past two weeks. Many thanks to those who contributed!
We are pleased to announce a long-awaited ScummVM 0.8.0 release. We, the ScummVM Team, have prepared a big pack of new features for you. Most outstanding amongst these are: *New improved launcher and in-game GUI *Support for [Inherit the Earth](http://www.wyrmkeep.com/ite/) and Gobliiins *Playstation Portable, Playstation 2 and EPOC/SymbianOS ports *CGA and Hercules rendering modes for some games *Preliminary support for NES and C64 LucasArts games *Much improved support for Humongous Entertainment children games (Freddi Fish, Pajama Sam, Putt-Putt, Spy Fox, Fatty Bear, Backyard Sports and Buzzy) You may find a more detailed list of changes as well as files to download at our [downloads page](/downloads/). We encourage you to update to this latest and best ScummVM version as soon as possible. Along with this release, we are also pleased to announce the launch of our [new forums](http://forums.scummvm.org/). Located at the easy to remember address of [http://forums.scummvm.org/](http://forums.scummvm.org/), the new forums feature individual sub-forums for Ports, and many new functions for both the users and moderators alike. Please note that the SourceForge.net forums will be closed and archived within the next 48 hours. These archives will be available from the bottom of the forums' Main Index page.
In light of the 0.8.0 release, which requires the additional SKY.CPT file to run Beneath a Steel Sky, we've updated the archive of the freeware CD version to include this file, and while we were at it, updated the data files to the last-known released version of BASS, which should fix some text issues that appear when playing the game in non-english languages. You can download it from the [downloads page](/downloads/) (whenever the SourceForge mirrors pick it up), or download the SKY.CPT file separately [here](https://github.com/scummvm/scummvm/raw/master/dists/engine-data/sky.cpt).
Rejoice, ScummVM 0.8.1 "Codename: missing" has just been released. You can now experience the latest official flavour of ScummVM. The main reason for this release is fixing several bugs that slipped into 0.8.0, some of these fixes are: *Much improved support for Humongous Entertainment games *Support the German version of Maniac Mansion NES (thanks to Joachim Eberhard for contributing the cartridge) *Fixed overflow when using control panel for the robot in the Dig *Fixed disappearing cursor when level password is typed in Gobliiins *Implemented more precise MD5-based game detection for Simon the Sorcerer *First non-beta PS2 port release For a complete list of changes see the [release notes](https://downloads.scummvm.org/frs/scummvm/0.8.1/ReleaseNotes). You can grab a build for your system on our [downloads page](/downloads/) Enjoy!
Due to a bug discovered in 0.8.1, which rendered Broken Sword 2 unplayable, we're forced to release ScummVM 0.8.2 "Broken Broken Sword 2". Also, we used this opportunity to fix the WinCE builds, as well as the MacOS X bundle. As usual, you can get builds for all supported platforms on our [downloads page](/downloads/)
It has been almost 8 months since we started to work on the 0.9.x code branch and today we're pleased to announce the release of ScummVM 0.9.0 "The OmniBrain loves you". Many things are waiting for you, one of the most noticeable is the new and improved GUI. We also added support for 2 completely new games — The Legend of Kyrandia and The Feeble Files. Other important changes include: *Reworked detection code for SCUMM games. Now all your fan translations will work out of the box *Added subtitle configuration controls to the options dialog *New official Atari/MiNT port *Much improved WinCE port *Numerous bugfixes in the SCUMM, SAGA, Simon, Broken Sword 2 and BASS engines For the complete list [read the release notes](https://downloads.scummvm.org/frs/scummvm/0.9.0/ReleaseNotes). Unfortunately not all ports are built yet and also you may experience some problems with downloads as not all SourceForge mirrors picked up the files. So, please, try different mirrors and be patient. Don't wait any longer, go and fetch a build for your platform on our [downloads page](/downloads/).
As many users of the Windows CE port have noticed, the 0.9.0 release has some sound and music related issues which usually ended with a crash. The obscure bugs were hunted down and corrected. We urge all PocketPC and Smartphone users to download the updated 0.9.0a build from our [downloads page](/downloads/) or our [SourceForge](https://downloads.scummvm.org/frs/scummvm/0.9.0/) files section. It may be a while until all mirrors pick up the file, so be patient.
We are pleased to announce the 0.9.1 ScummVM bugfix release. There were lots of important bugfixes and small improvements. We are also glad that three additional platforms are now officially supported: Nintendo DS, GP2X and GP32. You can already download official DS and GP2X binaries, and the GP32 port will be available soon. Some of the most significant bugfixes are: *Many fixes for Humongous Entertainment games and better support for international versions of the games *Improved detection of the FM-TOWNS version of Indy3 *Several fixes for The Feeble Files and more non-English versions are supported now *Some parts of the Kyrandia engine were rewritten so the game needs less CPU power now, and thus works better on lower-end devices *The PSP, PS2 and WinCE ports were greatly improved *The PalmOS port is again up-to-date and features separate build for Tapwave Zodiac *The WinCE port supports 2002 devices again For the complete list [read the release notes](https://downloads.scummvm.org/frs/scummvm/0.9.0/ReleaseNotes). As usual, the builds are located on our [downloads page](/downloads/).
As some of you may have noticed, the Mac OS X version of ScummVM 0.9.1 had some issues when running on PowerPC machines, particularly when playing MP3 encoded sound. A new build (0.9.1a) is now up on the [downloads page](/downloads/), for anyone affected (All versions beyond the Mac OS X version remain the same).
[*Nippon Safes, Inc.*](http://wiki.scummvm.org/index.php/Nippon_Safes%2C_Inc.), the first exciting instalment of the Parallaction engine, is now supported in current SVN builds (which can be found under "SVN Builds" on the [downloads page](/downloads/)) and open for testing and bug reporting via the [ScummVM bug tracker.](http://bugs.scummvm.org/) Are you smarter than an experienced safe cracker? Are you sexier than an explosive lap dancing bombshell? Are you dumber than a punch-drunk Italian former boxer? No matter how you answer, you are bound to end up in jail in the first 5 minutes. Don't worry, though. You might be paroled or somebody might help you and provide the bail, but not for free\*. Help Dough, Donna and Dino in paying their - real or imaginary - debt, but be warned: accepting a job from a hideous misfit in a trench may lead to unexpected results. Don't miss the playable demo you can find [here](http://quick.mixnmojo.com/demos/nippon_demo_ami.zip), and don't forget to submit some sexy [screenshots](http://wiki.scummvm.org/index.php/Screenshots). *\*You might think you owe something even if you were parolled, but that's restricted to the slight case you **really** are a punch-drunk boxer.*
You have probably noticed that ScummVM was recently ported to the **iPhone**. In fact, since yesterday the blog community picked up this news and [started talking](http://grumpygamer.com/6868065). That is basically why we are going against our settled procedures this time and will announce this port even though it is not supposed to be official yet, but is in its early beta stages. The port mentioned above was created by Oystein Eftevaag aka *Vinterstum*. Through continuous efforts of the ScummVM Team in the last six years it was not that difficult to make, and the basic port was created in less than a week. As we've mentioned, it is not yet official, so you will not find it in its usual place on our downloads page, but you should visit [this Wiki page](http://wiki.scummvm.org/index.php/IPhone) which has full download and usage directions. Remember, that we in no way support piracy of any kind, and discussing it will get you quickly banned on our forums and official IRC channel. We have prepared a [list of online shops](http://wiki.scummvm.org/index.php/Where_to_buy_games) where you can buy many of the supported games. And of course, there are *Beneath a Steel Sky* and *Flight of the Amazon Queen* on our [downloads page](/downloads/) which were freewared thanks to our project.
ScummVM. Do you hear it? Do you smell a new version? It's now here. And as usual and regularly, it is packed with tons of new features. Hold on, and take a look at the list: *Support for the *FREEWARE* adventure *Lure of the Temptress* (available for download [here](/downloads/)) *Seven other new supported games: *I Have no Mouth, and I Must Scream*, *Elvira 1 and 2*, *Waxworks* (Amiga version only) and 3 Sierra pre-AGI games for children *Two newly available ports: *iPhone* and *Maemo* *Support for the Mac version of *The Legend of Kyrandia* and the Amiga version of *Nippon Safes* *Better support for Sierra AGI games *Improved support for modern 64-bit systems *Support for FLAC encoded music in *Broken Sword 1* for the purists among you *Better support for non-English versions of games, including eastern languages *Sound compression for SAGA games *Much much more. See [the release notes](https://downloads.scummvm.org/frs/scummvm/0.11.0/ReleaseNotes) for the full list Unfortunately, PlayStation 2 and GP32 ports will not be released with this version, since we don't have any maintainers for these ports currently. Enough reading, go and grab it at [our downloads page](/downloads/)! PS. `0110b = 6`
ScummVM continues to leap forward in a leap year, and we are pleased to announce the next shiny bugfix release of the project. As usual, it holds a number of improvements, it's more stable, and it should bring you even more fun than 0.11.0. We fixed the digital iMUSE system (better *COMI* experience), *King's Quest 4* bugs were squashed, and support for fanmade AGI games has been improved; *Lure of the Temptress*, *Inherit the Earth* and *I Have no Mouth* all work better since we fixed several crashes, lock-ups and all such buzzwords. As a special bonus we are glad to announce the return of the **BeOS** port and the deeply missed **Playstation 2** port. For a more comprehensive list of improvements you are welcome to visit [the release notes](https://downloads.scummvm.org/frs/scummvm/0.11.1/ReleaseNotes), but for those demanding to play, the latest and greatest version of ScummVM waits for you right on [our downloads page](/downloads/)!
We can call it a tremendous development. Half a year since 0.11.1 passed pretty quickly, and we are pleased to announce the release of 0.12.0! This new version of ScummVM adds support for 5 completely new games. The games that now run smoothly on many more platforms than was initially intended are: *The Legend of Kyrandia: Book Two: Hand of Fate*, *The Legend of Kyrandia: Book Three: Malcolm's Revenge*, *Lost in Time*, *The Bizarre Adventures of Woodruff and the Schnibble* and *Drascula: The Vampire Strikes Back*. The number of supported platforms grew as well. The **PS2** port has been revived, and the **GameCube** and **Wii** are now supported too. Take your Wiimote and make your beloved adventure game protagonist run around the screen :). No need to go any further into details here, those who want to know the gory details can always refer to [the release notes](https://downloads.scummvm.org/frs/scummvm/0.12.0/ReleaseNotes), and all of you are invited to go to [our downloads page](/downloads/). P.S. *Soon, pretty soon, look out for more news from us.*
Observant users have noticed that there is an updated version of Flight of the Amazon Queen on SourceForge but not, until now, on the ScummVM [downloads page](/downloads/). Apart from some minor typographical changes to the license to keep the legal beagles happy, the only difference compared to the old version is that it has been compressed using the latest version of the ScummVM tools. This should fix problems with clicks at the beginning of some speech, and speech being played a bit too slow. (ScummVM 0.12.0 already has a workaround for the latter problem, so you may not even notice the difference.)
You always wondered where to get games supported by ScummVM? Perhaps you were also asking, how I can help the project? You could find the supported games either on our [downloads page](/downloads/), or on our [Where to buy games](http://wiki.scummvm.org/index.php/Where_to_buy_games) page on our Wiki. For helping the project we have had a [PayPal button](https://sourceforge.net/donate/index.php?group_id=37116) for some time. But now you can reach both goals at the same time! We are pleased to announce the start of an affiliate program with the excellent [Good Old Games](http://www.gog.com/?pp=22d200f8670dbdb3e253a90eee5098477c95c23d) service, also known as GOG.com. Just click on their button on the sidebar and you will be brought to the site. Register there and buy some games. You will get your game, cheap, fast and legally, and the ScummVM project will get a share of the proceeds. The main reason behind this is that [GOG.com](http://www.gog.com/?pp=22d200f8670dbdb3e253a90eee5098477c95c23d) uses ScummVM for several of their offered titles. Currently they offer *Broken Sword 2*, *Simon the Sorcerer 1*, *Simon the Sorcerer 2*, *Feeble Files*, *Waxworks*, as well as some of the free games which we offer too. Each release is nicely pre-packaged with ScummVM, is DRM-free, goes for just $5.99, and the most important thing, is completely legal, as those folks chase the original rights holders. Thus, watch their site, [buy](http://www.gog.com/?pp=22d200f8670dbdb3e253a90eee5098477c95c23d) the games, and help our project. ***PS:*** We will get the money only if you click on the provided button and register within a short period of time.
As we turned to a 6 months release cycle, [here](/downloads/) is our newest and best ScummVM version for you! A couple of new engines were added, and besides 2 Humongous Entertainment titles, we now support *The 7th Guest* and *Bud Tucker in Double Trouble*. Among other notable things there is a completely new vector-based GUI, which is a merged work of our last year GSoC student Vicent Marti, as well as a General Main Menu which adds a common save/load interface to most of our engines, adding the much awaited Return to Launcher feature along the way. It was the work of another successful student, Chris Page. A complete list of new games and features can be found in the [release notes](https://downloads.scummvm.org/frs/scummvm/0.13.0/ReleaseNotes), and the latest ScummVM version itself (available for a large number of platforms as usual) is located at the [downloads page](/downloads/). Let's play!
It was just 3.5 months ago when we started to prepare for this release, and now finally the day has come. Ladies and gentlemen, please greet the one and only ScummVM 1.0.0 "Shiny Logo!" The long awaited, the most anticipated, the best... whatever. We worked very hard on stability in this release, and in addition to all that goodness available since our 1.0.0rc1, we added a new set of ports for Motorola Linux-based phones (those on MotoEZX and MotoMAGX platforms) and fixed just a few hundred bugs. The release is available from the [usual place](/downloads/), and the full list of changes can be found [right here](https://github.com/scummvm/scummvm/raw/v1.0.0/NEWS) in the NEWS file. Now jump to the [downloads page](/downloads/), grab a build for your favorite device and spread the word that ScummVM is 1.0.0!