MAME (Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator) is an open source software project that is designed to emulate the hardware of classic arcade game systems. It allows users to play a variety of arcade games, such as Pac-Man, Asteroids, Space Invaders, and many more. It also allows users to create their own versions of the games and share them with the community. MAME can run on multiple platforms, including Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux, and is one of the most popular gaming emulators available. It is also frequently used for research purposes, as it can be used to study the behavior of classic arcade games and to develop new strategies for playing them.
Discontinued The project seems to be no longer developed. The latest version, 2.0.1a, released in March 2015, can still be downloaded from the official website.