Luke Usher
Software Engineer · Retro Gaming Enthusiast
About Me
I'm a software engineer dedicated to the preservation of video game history, with a focus on emulating legacy platforms and reviving discontinued online services.
I currently work at Mega Cat Studios, where I primarily develop emulation-based porting solutions to bring classic games to modern platforms.
Personal Projects
Insignia
Insignia is a free replacement for Microsoft’s original Xbox Live service, restoring online multiplayer functionality for the original Xbox now that the official servers have been shut down.
ares Open Source
ares is a cross-platform, open-source emulator that supports a wide range of classic systems, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and preservation. Designed for clarity and maintainability, it aims to faithfully replicate original hardware behavior.
Cxbx-Reloaded Open Source
Cxbx-Reloaded is an emulator designed to run Xbox games on Windows using High Level Emulation. Rather than emulating the entire hardware stack, it attempts to hook and reimplement key Xbox APIs, comparable to how wine can run Windows software on Linux machines.