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04.08.2021 - Worst 8-Bit Book Club Book Ever? The Black Book of C-128 - new Video from '8-Bit Show And Tell'
For this month's Book Club video, we look at the worst Commodore-related book in my collection: The Black Book of C-128, by Robert H. & Dell Taylor. Claiming to be a vast, authoritative reference, it's actually riddled with errors, unnecessary commas, and sometimes entirely fabricated "facts". We all make mistakes, and typically I'd go easier on it, but this book's advertising campaign was quite aggressive, claiming to be "the best reference manual on the market" and having "not one wasted page" unlike other publisher's books that would tell you "how to un-pack the C-128" and waste "ten pages on what the keys are for".
For this month's Book Club video, we look at the worst Commodore-related book in my collection: The Black Book of C-128, by Robert H. & Dell Taylor. Claiming to be a vast, authoritative reference, it's actually riddled with errors, unnecessary commas, and sometimes entirely fabricated "facts". We all make mistakes, and typically I'd go easier on it, but this book's advertising campaign was quite aggressive, claiming to be "the best reference manual on the market" and having "not one wasted page" unlike other publisher's books that would tell you "how to un-pack the C-128" and waste "ten pages on what the keys are for".
04.08.2021 - 'Sonic Vamped 1&2 Pack' for Amiga (Vampire) released
SonicVamped is a port of the 2013 Android version of Sonic The Hedgehog 2 to the 68k Amiga optimised for a Vampire V4 computer (works on V2 accelerators but not at full speed). It features many speed improvements including AMMX, direct SAGA draw with triple buffer and direct SAGA audio implementation. All of that made it possible to run at stable 60 fps gameplay on The Vampire V4.
SonicVamped is a port of the 2013 Android version of Sonic The Hedgehog 2 to the 68k Amiga optimised for a Vampire V4 computer (works on V2 accelerators but not at full speed). It features many speed improvements including AMMX, direct SAGA draw with triple buffer and direct SAGA audio implementation. All of that made it possible to run at stable 60 fps gameplay on The Vampire V4.
03.08.2021 - The ultimate retro computer display? - new video from 'Adrian's Digital Basement'
Adrian has been been looking a versatile little LCD monitor to sit on his desk for a while. He found this little 8" LCD on AliExpress and it comes with just about every input your could possibly want. Is this the ultimate retro computer LCD monitor?
Adrian has been been looking a versatile little LCD monitor to sit on his desk for a while. He found this little 8" LCD on AliExpress and it comes with just about every input your could possibly want. Is this the ultimate retro computer LCD monitor?
02.08.2021 - Amiga game 'Radical Moves' released
'Radical Moves' is a rerelease of a 1992 Amiga game featuring "Radical Rob". A 99 level platformer where you have to rid the world of evil fluffies, collect drink cans and work your way through each level. Suitable for all Amiga formats (A500, A600 etc). You can get the game as digital download for a bargain.
'Radical Moves' is a rerelease of a 1992 Amiga game featuring "Radical Rob". A 99 level platformer where you have to rid the world of evil fluffies, collect drink cans and work your way through each level. Suitable for all Amiga formats (A500, A600 etc). You can get the game as digital download for a bargain.
01.08.2021 - Video shows possible port of 'Kung Fu Master' for Amiga
A few days ago the developer started working on arranging the graphics for the game and also doing a performance test to make sure the game can be ported to the A500 (0.5chip + 0.5 slow). He is pleased to say the game looks very do-able so he'll take it on. Thomas is a hardware sprite but the flying enemies are constructed from multiple bobs to save on ram and cycles.
A few days ago the developer started working on arranging the graphics for the game and also doing a performance test to make sure the game can be ported to the A500 (0.5chip + 0.5 slow). He is pleased to say the game looks very do-able so he'll take it on. Thomas is a hardware sprite but the flying enemies are constructed from multiple bobs to save on ram and cycles.
01.08.2021 - 'Soulless Special Edition' - Gameplay - video by Scene World Magazine
Merman brings you a first look at Soulless Special Edition, released in 2021 after the Kickstarter for the Soulless 1 and 2 Soundtrack vinyl album from Chiptune Records. This video shows the intro bitmap and music, the main animated intro and gameplay from the first section. It introduces the revamped jumping controls and other changes present in this Special Edition, currently available to pre-order for backers of the Kickstarter - either as a physical Budget or Premium Disk, or as a special USB Cassette version.
Merman brings you a first look at Soulless Special Edition, released in 2021 after the Kickstarter for the Soulless 1 and 2 Soundtrack vinyl album from Chiptune Records. This video shows the intro bitmap and music, the main animated intro and gameplay from the first section. It introduces the revamped jumping controls and other changes present in this Special Edition, currently available to pre-order for backers of the Kickstarter - either as a physical Budget or Premium Disk, or as a special USB Cassette version.
31.07.2021 - C64 game 'QUOD INIT EXIT IIm' released
Zampo is on a new mission (and as hungry as ever). Suinio used to be an idyllic world, but now a terrible calamity plagues it: all the toilets have been turned into hundreds of potties that have been scattered all over the place!
Help Zampo the pig collect them so that witch Cotechina can bring them back to the original state... You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price).
Zampo is on a new mission (and as hungry as ever). Suinio used to be an idyllic world, but now a terrible calamity plagues it: all the toilets have been turned into hundreds of potties that have been scattered all over the place!
Help Zampo the pig collect them so that witch Cotechina can bring them back to the original state... You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price).
31.07.2021 - 'Amiga Addict Magazine Issue 07' released
Amiga Addict is a digital and printed Amiga magazine shipping worldwide. In this issue: - we talk Psygnosis, and take an inside look at this legendary game publisher. - Details of our second Amiga gaming tournament on Antstream Arcade. - Vampire accelerators feature including the history and their latest products. - Eagle & Computer Warrior retrospective; a groundbreaking comic book series. - AmigaOS 3.2 review. - Turbo Tomato brand new game release! - Arabian Nights game review. - A1200 hardware upgrades. - Music production with the Amiga in Audio Oddities Vol. 2. - Simon Butler column finale.
Plus lots lots more..!
Amiga Addict is a digital and printed Amiga magazine shipping worldwide. In this issue: - we talk Psygnosis, and take an inside look at this legendary game publisher. - Details of our second Amiga gaming tournament on Antstream Arcade. - Vampire accelerators feature including the history and their latest products. - Eagle & Computer Warrior retrospective; a groundbreaking comic book series. - AmigaOS 3.2 review. - Turbo Tomato brand new game release! - Arabian Nights game review. - A1200 hardware upgrades. - Music production with the Amiga in Audio Oddities Vol. 2. - Simon Butler column finale.
Plus lots lots more..!
31.07.2021 - Video shows new footage of WIP Amiga game 'Alarcity' (devlog update#1)
'Alarcity' from Pixelglass for classic Amiga 1200 machines, is already in work for a while. This update video is the first showcasing of the transition from the original old 1.0 demo to the new design and direction.
'Alarcity' from Pixelglass for classic Amiga 1200 machines, is already in work for a while. This update video is the first showcasing of the transition from the original old 1.0 demo to the new design and direction.
30.07.2021 - 'Turbo Chameleon 64' Core update 9o released
'Turbo Chameleon 64 ' is an extremely user-friendly multipurpose C64 cartridge that can be used without opening the computer. It is just plugged to the expansion port of the C64. It can also be operated as a stand-alone unit (since it's basically an FPGA computer like the C-One in a C64 cartridge case), replacing the computer, the floppy drive and the heavy power supply. A docking station providing 4 joystick ports and connectors for an Amiga or C-64 keyboard is available. New in this core, besides several bugfixes: FPGA Core: - Added 720x576 resolutions. Filebrowser: - G64 files can be autostarted by pressing RETURN on them in the file browser. - D64 and G64 files can be autostarted by using CBM+E (execute) action, which is also available in the file-action menu (space). - enabled copying files into D64 images. - (re)enabled "rename" in the file-action (space) menu in CDTV mode.
'Turbo Chameleon 64 ' is an extremely user-friendly multipurpose C64 cartridge that can be used without opening the computer. It is just plugged to the expansion port of the C64. It can also be operated as a stand-alone unit (since it's basically an FPGA computer like the C-One in a C64 cartridge case), replacing the computer, the floppy drive and the heavy power supply. A docking station providing 4 joystick ports and connectors for an Amiga or C-64 keyboard is available. New in this core, besides several bugfixes: FPGA Core: - Added 720x576 resolutions. Filebrowser: - G64 files can be autostarted by pressing RETURN on them in the file browser. - D64 and G64 files can be autostarted by using CBM+E (execute) action, which is also available in the file-action menu (space). - enabled copying files into D64 images. - (re)enabled "rename" in the file-action (space) menu in CDTV mode.
29.07.2021 - The Ultimate Retro Chip Tester? - new video from 'Noel's Retro Lab'
Let's have a close look at the Retro Chip Tester Pro. With a list of hundreds of different retro chips and even the ability to read the contents of ROMs and use special adapters, is this the ultimate chip tester? Let's build one from scratch and find out (in spite of making a few mistakes along the way).
Let's have a close look at the Retro Chip Tester Pro. With a list of hundreds of different retro chips and even the ability to read the contents of ROMs and use special adapters, is this the ultimate chip tester? Let's build one from scratch and find out (in spite of making a few mistakes along the way).
29.07.2021 - WIP Amiga game 'Creeping Me Out: Hex Night' - Swamp Experiments No1
In this video of 'Creeping Me Out: Hex Night', we see first footage with semi functional enemies of the Swamp. 'Creeping Me Out: Hex Night' is going to be an action platformer in the vein of Turrican & Castlevania, made in Scorpion Engine. A demo version is available now. Get the download and more information from here.
In this video of 'Creeping Me Out: Hex Night', we see first footage with semi functional enemies of the Swamp. 'Creeping Me Out: Hex Night' is going to be an action platformer in the vein of Turrican & Castlevania, made in Scorpion Engine. A demo version is available now. Get the download and more information from here.
29.07.2021 - Release of new Amiga game 'Turbo Tomato' by Bitmap Soft announced
'Turbo Tomato' is a high-explosive arena battle game, coming soon for the Classic Amiga platform from NIVRIG GAMES and BITMAP SOFT. Take control of Turbo and Nitra Tomato in fast, one or two player co-op arcade action across four non-linear worlds packed with power ups, bonus items and increasingly dangerous crazed mutant fruit and vegetables! Going live this Saturday 31st of July @ 9am UK.
'Turbo Tomato' is a high-explosive arena battle game, coming soon for the Classic Amiga platform from NIVRIG GAMES and BITMAP SOFT. Take control of Turbo and Nitra Tomato in fast, one or two player co-op arcade action across four non-linear worlds packed with power ups, bonus items and increasingly dangerous crazed mutant fruit and vegetables! Going live this Saturday 31st of July @ 9am UK.
28.07.2021 - Size Optimizing Tricks in 10 PRINT Orthogonal for Commodore 64 - new Video from '8-Bit Show And Tell'
We look at a new take on the famous 10 PRINT program, which makes an orthogonal (at right angles to the screen) maze instead of the classic diagonal maze. Additionally, it's been optimized down to a 32 byte file size for entry in a competition. It turns out there are some complications with the tricks used when run on a real Commodore 64. So we dig into it to figure out what's going on and end up discussing BASIC program structure, how PRG files are stored on disk, and how real C64 RAM initializes differently than on C64 emulators.
We look at a new take on the famous 10 PRINT program, which makes an orthogonal (at right angles to the screen) maze instead of the classic diagonal maze. Additionally, it's been optimized down to a 32 byte file size for entry in a competition. It turns out there are some complications with the tricks used when run on a real Commodore 64. So we dig into it to figure out what's going on and end up discussing BASIC program structure, how PRG files are stored on disk, and how real C64 RAM initializes differently than on C64 emulators.
27.07.2021 - Amiga CD32 FMV Failure! This thing is a mess, can it be saved? - new video from 'RMC'
In an era of failed console and computer releases the CD32 is up there. It had potential but ultimately was too little, too late. What's even more obscure than failed consoles is failed peripherals for failed consoles and this FMV module is just such an example. Costing nearly the same price as the console itself it promised smooth MPEG1 playback of videos. Looking at the condition of it however that's unlikely. Lets see if we can repair it.
In an era of failed console and computer releases the CD32 is up there. It had potential but ultimately was too little, too late. What's even more obscure than failed consoles is failed peripherals for failed consoles and this FMV module is just such an example. Costing nearly the same price as the console itself it promised smooth MPEG1 playback of videos. Looking at the condition of it however that's unlikely. Lets see if we can repair it.
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