Changelog

Tracking the evolution of Anton Retro.

Latest Release
v5.0.0
Apr 01, 2026
Total Releases
10
Version history tracked
Shipped Changes
32
Across all versions

v5.0.0

Next.js Platform Rewrite

Apr 01, 2026

Full platform migration from Vite/React to Next.js 16 with App Router, improving performance, SEO, and routing across both anthonymicallef.ca and antonretro.com.

  • Migrated entire codebase to Next.js 16 App Router with Turbopack
  • Domain-aware routing: antonretro.com serves retro pages without /retro prefix via server-side proxy
  • LetterCore: wildcard resolution now frequency-weighted, vowel ratio improved (0.42/0.52), gravity deduplication fixed
  • LetterCore: progressive word timer speed-up during combos, bomb explosion delay, iOS viewport fix
  • Contact form now submits to real API (no longer simulated)
  • All CDN assets (FontAwesome, Devicon, model-viewer, Controllercons) loaded globally
  • Font smoothing fix: removed global antialiased override for accurate Windows text rendering

v4.1.0

Web Game Frame + LetterCore Polish

Mar 28, 2026

Quality pass focused on web game presentation and LetterCore usability updates.

  • WebGameFrame: forced square game-window corners (removed rounded frame look)
  • LetterCore web settings: hidden Restore Purchases button for web users
  • LetterCore dictionary update: added EON + 42 missing 3-letter words
  • LetterCore in-game Recent Updates content refreshed with latest fixes

v4.0.0

Project React Rebuild

Feb 07, 2026

Complete rebuild of the entire platform using React, featuring a localized portfolio and a standalone high-performance architecture.

  • Full React Migration: Ported entire codebase from EJS to React
  • AdSense Integration: Optimized responsive ads with mobile padding fixes
  • Unified Design System: Glassmorphism UI across listings and articles
  • Mobile-First Optimization: Enhanced touch targets and adaptive layouts

v3.0.0

UI Polarization & Layout Standardization

Jan 21, 2026

Major UI overhaul to standardize all content listings and reorganize controls for better balance.

  • Removed redundant "Latest" headers site-wide
  • Reorganized Tool Row: Toggles (Left), Filters (Right)
  • Added live Desktop Filters to all listing pages
  • Integrated Search Query into minimalist tool row

v2.1.0

Network Unification

Jan 20, 2026

Synchronized updates across the entire network, bringing enhanced stability and unified design standards.

  • Fixed: Changelog timeline visibility on mobile devices
  • Added: Unified Glassmorphism UI components
  • Improved: Critical deployment pipeline stability

v2.0.0

Standalone Core

Jan 15, 2026

Official separation of Anton Retro into a standalone high-performance app.

  • Major architecture split from main portfolio
  • Enhanced game card rendering engine

v1.5.0

Content Update

Dec 10, 2025

Massive content expansion and new modding guides.

  • Added 50+ new Homebrew guides
  • New "Liquid" footer design

v1.2.0

UI Refinement

Nov 20, 2025

Cleanup of the main interface and improved card styles.

  • Better horizontal scroll on mobile
  • Standardized console badges

v1.1.0

Portal Launch

Nov 05, 2025

First introduction of the centralized Portal concept.

  • Added /portal for quick access
  • Fixed background parallax jitter

v1.0.0

Project Dawn

Oct 25, 2025

The birth of Anton Retro Standalone.

  • Initial standalone commit
  • Legacy content migration
Project history stored privately on GitHub