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The name \"Nintendo\" and all associated game console names are registered trademarks of Nintendo Co., Ltd.**","facts":{"developer_id":1209876090,"developer_url":"https://retroarch.com/","first_released":"2024-05-15T07:00:00Z","support_url":null,"privacy_url":null,"website_url":null,"app_version":"1.22.2","release_notes":"- Siri and Shortcuts integration! Use the Shortcuts app to put shortcuts directly into your favorite game directly on your Home Screen.\n- Native Keyboard integration\n- iPad multitasking support\n- Configurable startup page - Main Menu, History, Playlists, and more\n- CoreAudio microphone driver - better integrated with RetroArch and with iOS than sdl2\n- Removed the \"Down Arrow\" floating menu. 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