Pokémon Hack Launcher v0.7.0 – Favorites, Filters & Language Support

Pokémon Hack Launcher v0.7.0

This release introduces several new features focused on improving library navigation, customization, and usability.

New Features

• Favorites system for marking your preferred games
• Recently played tracking
• Library filters (All / Favorites / Recently Played)
• Multi-language support
• Options menu for theme and language settings

Improvements

• Improved game card layout and spacing
• Better scrolling behavior across the game library
• Enhanced UI consistency across launcher windows
• Cleaner options menu structure
• Improved theme switching behavior

Fixes

• Fixed scroll behavior when hovering game cards
• Fixed theme update bug inside the Options window
• Fixed card layout overlapping with the scrollbar
• Improved timestamp formatting for last played games

Notes

• The launcher automatically creates required files (such as games.json) on first start.
• No Pokémon ROMs or hacks are included with this launcher.

Disclaimer

This project is a fan-made launcher and is not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company.

Pokémon Hack Launcher v0.6.0 – UI & Theme Improvements

Pokémon Hack Launcher v0.6.0

This release introduces a major update to the launcher's UI and theme system, adding new customization options and several usability improvements.

New Features

• Theme selector with live preview
• Multiple Pokémon-inspired themes
• Scrollable theme selection menu
• Accent color indicators for themes
• Theme categories (Core, Pokémon Editions, Locations / Rivals, Fan Hacks)

New Themes

• Lavender Town
• Cinnabar
• Distortion
• Team Rocket
• Ultra
• Prism
• Infinite Fusion
• Radical Red

Improvements

• Improved game icon detection
• Better layout and centering for empty game list
• UI polishing across the launcher
• More consistent theme styling
• Improved theme preview behavior

Notes

• The launcher automatically creates required files (such as games.json) on first start.
• No Pokémon ROMs or hacks are included with this launcher.

Disclaimer

This project is a fan-made launcher and is not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company.

Full Changelog: 0.5.0...v0.6.0

Release 0.5.0

Release v0.5.0
Major Improvements
The launcher has received a large internal and usability upgrade.
This update introduces a fully integrated Game Manager, Live Search, improved UI structure, and automatic icon support for game executables.
The project structure has also been cleaned up significantly to improve maintainability and future expansion.

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New Features
Game Manager
• Add, edit and delete games directly inside the launcher
• No manual editing of games.json required anymore
• Duplicate executable protection
• Path validation for added games
Live Search
• Search games instantly while typing
• Searches both game names and descriptions
• Displays a helpful message if no results are found
Automatic Game Icons
• Extracts icons from .exe files automatically
• Cached icons for faster loading
• Controller fallback icon if no icon can be extracted
Theme System Improvements
• Theme selector with live preview
• Launcher refresh without restarting the application

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UI Improvements
• Redesigned game cards
• Improved spacing and layout stability
• Description fallback when none is provided
• Hover effects for interactive elements
• Stable scrolling behavior

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Project Structure
The codebase has been reorganized into a cleaner modular structure:
core/
ui/
Core logic and UI components are now separated to make the launcher easier to maintain and expand.

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Version System
The launcher now includes a centralized version system:
core/version.py
This version number is displayed in:
• the window title
• the launcher header

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Bug Fixes
• Fixed duplicate game entries
• Fixed icon rendering issues causing oversized cards
• Improved path normalization for Windows
• Improved UI refresh behavior when editing games

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Notes
Some executables may not provide extractable icons.
In these cases a controller fallback icon will be displayed.

Full Changelog: https://github.com/xSorrowxKingx/Pokemon-Hack-Launcher/commits/0.5.0