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
    33·
    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
      35·
      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

        • WarmSodaEnglish
          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

          • SheeEttinEnglish
            2·
            11 months ago

            More like selfhosted Steam. This doesn’t do any streaming.

      • 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
        103·
        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.

          • disgruntledpelicanEnglish
            1·
            11 months ago

            There’s nothing they’re infringing. They’re building a file management software, how you decide to use it and with what files you want to put in are wholly your decision.

            The arr stack/jellyfin/plex and this aren’t going anywhere, because no one has any recourse on them. Sue them for what, creating useful software? Don’t be afraid of the big guy, they don’t have nearly as much power as they like to think they do.

        • alfagun74@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
          1·
          11 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.