Hey folks,

Thank you, everyone, for the feedback and the huge desire for a User Interface overhaul for GameVault on our Discord Poll.

In case you’re wondering what GameVault is, it’s like having your own video gaming platform for games on your server – think Plex, but for video games. If you are a self-hosting gamer, you most likely want to check this out.

With the brand new version 1.8, we’ve taken your feedback to heart and worked hard to give GameVault a fresh coat of paint!

I attached a before/after pic of how it used to look (left) versus now (right) so you can see the difference.

The UI underwent a complete makeover, and aside from looking pretty awesome, it is much better in terms of usability as well.

Just so you know: The first UI was kind of basic and only meant for us two developers, as we didn’t initially plan to release this project to the public.

Now that the traction is so huge and thousands of people are using this software, it would plainly feel wrong not to give it a facelift. So, every button and detail has been thoughtfully placed to make things way more user-friendly.

If you weren’t a fan of the old UI, now’s the time to swing by and check out the changes.

If you also want to steer the future development of GameVault, make sure to join our Discord Server.

You can check out GameVault here.

  • Crow@lemmy.worldEnglish
    30·
    11 months ago

    What do I use this for? Do I install it on my NAS or my gaming pc?

    My best guess is this is a self hosted network storage for games and other computers run the games from there? Or do they download the game from there? Is it a way to store game saves? Does it have any use for emulators like yuzu?

    Sorry for all the questions, I’m only asking because the software looks really interesting but I just can’t figure out its uses.

    • chandz05@lemmy.worldEnglish
      30·
      11 months ago

      Seems like the intro clears some things: https://gamevau.lt/docs/intro It looks like you install the server component on your NAS/server etc and store your game files/binaries/installers there. Then you can download client applications and download from that location to install on your gaming PC or whatever

        • WarmSoda@lemm.eeEnglish
          51·
          11 months ago

          In case you’re wondering what GameVault is, it’s like having your own video gaming platform for games on your server – think Plex, but for video games

      • Victor@lemmy.worldEnglish
        9·
        11 months ago

        Thanks for clearing this up. I definitely have no use for this. I wish I did, but alas.

      • rustydrd@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        83·
        11 months ago

        From a legal standpoint, the description (share DRM-free games with your friends) is also questionable as it’s currently worded. Copyright still applies to games that don’t use DRM. For OP, it might be a good idea to ask a lawyer to look this over and write a proper legal disclaimer, so they don’t end up being liable for copyright infringement.

        • alfagun74@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
          1·
          10 months ago

          Users must also be aware of and comply with copyright laws in their respective jurisdictions. We encourage responsible and legal use of GameVault. Unlawful use is strictly improper and unauthorized.

  • coolie4@lemmy.worldEnglish
    81·
    11 months ago

    I’m looking into a game manager and the other project I’ve seen that looks this polished is RomM. What are the differences between this and RomM?

    Edit: GameVault is a Windows/MS Store app… Guess that makes the choice easy for me

  • wolfshadowheart@slrpnk.netEnglish
    6·
    11 months ago

    Nice, looking good! Are there ways to customize it to a users liking? You could get a pretty good theme store going I bet!

    • alfagun74@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      1·
      10 months ago

      No of course not 😂

      I needed some games to show the UI properly so I created some empty zip-file mocks of popular games like “Assassin’s Creed 2.zip”.

      GameVault doesn’t care what’s inside.

      • OfficerBribe@lemm.eeEnglish
        11·
        10 months ago

        Slightly weird choice to post that in official project site when FAQ mentions piracy is not endorsed :)

        • alfagun74@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
          1·
          10 months ago

          Last time I checked renaming an empty text file to “Assassin’s Creed 2.zip” was legal in my jurisdiction but I now must fear a C&D Letter from Ubisoft it seems lmao.

          • OfficerBribe@lemm.eeEnglish
            11·
            10 months ago

            I would call it more like false advertising. Showing a screen that in theory is not possible unless you pirate or just make mockups.

    • alfagun74@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      2·
      10 months ago

      due to popularity, but you can contact us via Email, Reddit, Lemmy or Github Issues / Discussions aswell

  • JoeKrogan@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1·
    10 months ago

    Personally I just use a web directory for my roms Company/Console/Game and search with ctrl and F. I can download it from a browser or wget in the terminal.

    For artwork I have the steam ROM manager on deck or the emulator on desktop usually does it eg ppsspp

  • TheAmishMan@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1·
    10 months ago

    Im a little confused on whats the usecase for this? It seems cool but im a bit confused when youd be hosting stuff in this way

    • alfagun74@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      1·
      10 months ago

      You either know the exact use case and need somehting like this or you don’t.

      A lot of people just want to share their accumulated videogame libraries with their families and friends in some kind of platform.