I split this from the original thread, hope you don't mind. I suspect this would have quickly overtaken the original topic.
ISBoxer 2 is currently in Alpha with a small number of outside testers.
I'm still working on completing some important features (including multiple computers), so it is not ready yet for most people to switch to using it permanently. As I get more of them ready for use, I'll be expanding the Alpha to include more testers (currently on an invite basis) before calling it Beta and giving it to everyone in the Beta Testers usergroup here (which any ISBoxer user can
follow the instructions to join). That should be happening over the next few months, depending on what else pops up. I would for sure be interested in your feedback during the Alpha when I am working on finishing the multiple computer implementation and the flexibility of the launching system.
MiRai has released a couple of teaser videos:
We'll have more information, screenshots, videos, etc coming soon.
Finally, to answer other important questions: Like ISBoxer 1, ISBoxer 2 is free software for Inner Space, meaning that you do not need to make any separate payments if you already have a subscription for Inner Space. Subsequently, ISBoxer 1 will continue to be functional (and will get maintenance/fixes, new games added, etc) and I am sure some people will keep using it.