v0.8 - Localization Support

Release Notes

This release brings full support for channel localization. The desktop application has a new menu with the locales with the same options available on Roku devices.

• (brs)Added support to localize texts using TS or XLIFF files #67
• (brs)Implemented support for localization of images #66
• (brs)Added missing method setAdPrefs() for Roku_Ads.brs #68
• (brs)Removed BRS original manifest handler
• (app) Added option on Device menu to change localization
• (app) Refactored app code into several front-end modules
• Merged BRS v0.18.2
  • fix(stdlib): Implement RoAssociativeArray.items() correctly (#371)
  • fix(interp): Automatically box as object function parameters (#35)
  • fix(stdlib): Allow formatJson to serialize boxed types (#364)
  • feat(stdlib): Implement getString() and toStr() on RoString (#362)
  • feat(stdlib): Implement GetInterface (#352)
  • fix(interp): Automatically box return values for 'as object' return types (#360)
  • feat(parse): Allow . before indexed property access (#357)
  • chore(cruft): Remove unused AutoBox.ts

You can test the web app from this release at https://lvcabral.com/brs/

Desktop Application

• Download installers for Windows, Linux and macOS from the Assets section below
• Linux users can also install the application from the Snap Store at: https://snapcraft.io/brs-emu-app
• The source code of the desktop application is at: https://github.com/lvcabral/brs-emu-app
• Now is possible to use it integrated with VSCode BrightScript Language Extension

Download Games to Test

Below you can find a list of games tested with the emulator, that are publicly available with source code. Just download the zip files and have fun!

• Prince of Persia for Roku port by Marcelo Lv Cabral - Download zip file
• Lode Runner for Roku remake by Marcelo Lv Cabral - Download zip file
• Retaliate game by Romans I XVI - Download zip file