The Cemu Security PSA and Why RetroDECK’s Approach Suddenly Makes a Lot of Sense

> A recent security incident involving Cemu (software to emulate Wii U games and applications on PC) has been circulating in the emulation space, after compromised Linux AppImage and Ubuntu package builds were distributed for a short window between May 6 and May 12.

#Emulation #RetroDECK #Steamdeck #Gaming #BryantReview

https://gardinerbryant.com/the-cemu-security-psa-and-why-retrodecks/?utm_campaign=widget&utm_source=mastodon

I'm sure most of you here have heard about Cemu's woes over the last few days. The AppImage and Ubuntu zip assets of Cemu 2.6 on the official GitHub was "compromised by a pro-Russian threat actor"

Bad news for those who emulate the #Nintendo Wii U

But know what wasn't in danger? My fav #Linux #emulation software for the #SteamDeck - #RetroDECK

I wrote a small article with the devs from RetroDECK chiming in, if you're curious at all:

https://gardinerbryant.com/the-cemu-security-psa-and-why-retrodecks/

My very favorite #emulation and #RetroGaming option for the #SteamDeck has released the new blog post detailing what is coming next for #RetroDECK

May 2026: Exposure of Fools shows how if you're someone (like me!) who might want to install an external component, you'll be able to with ease. Their example was using Libre Office!

Link here for #gaming fun:

https://retrodeck.readthedocs.io/en/latest/blog/2026/05/04/may-2026-exposure-of-fools/#external-components-the-fool

RetroDECK Blog - May 2026: Exposure of Fools

https://lemmy.zip/post/63656227

Complete #BIOS and #firmware packs for #RetroArch, #Batocera, #Recalbox, #Lakka, #RetroPie, #EmuDeck, #RetroBat, #RetroDECK, #RomM. Verified checksums, 6700+ files, 300+ #emulators profiled from source code.

🔗 https://abdess.github.io/retrobios/

#Emulacion #Retro #Emuladores #Videojuegos #Juegos #Retrogaming #RetroBios

RetroDECK v0.10.8b - Release Announcement

https://lemmy.zip/post/62592150

I just love the icons on the folders when I use #RetroDECK on my #SteamDeck

Naturally half the fun (for me) with emulation is just...organizing ROM collections, curating what I love, choosing themes and scraping

Trying various #PlayStation games at the moment, #PS3 specifically :)

RetroDECK Blog - April 2026: Productivity Integration

https://lemmy.zip/post/61769172