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Archive 03/2025

`25.Mar.2025` Seiya (ANF)	PDF magazine: REV'n'GE 168 (Italian/English) Besides the Italian original issue, the PDF magazine REV'n'GE ("Retro Emulator Vision and Game") is also available in English. The magazine's reviews compare, if available, the different ports of classic games to the various platforms of their time. Furthermore a focus is on rather unknown retro games. The latest issue 168 contains an MSXdev24 special as well as reviews of four Amiga games: Apocalypse, Super Raid IV, Maths Adventure and Helm. (nba) [News message: 25. Mar. 2025, 18:49] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`25.Mar.2025`	Puzzle game: Level-Editor for Pjusk An official level editor has now been released for the recently published game Pjusk (amiga-news.de reported, video). The game, in which players have to find their way through a maze strategically, has thus gained a new creative component. Developer Zoopendan hopes to "see lots of brilliant levels made by the community". Exciting: anyone who submits a level that makes it onto the planned expansion disc will be named in the game. So now it's up to the community – create levels and become part of the game! (nba) [News message: 25. Mar. 2025, 18:35] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`25.Mar.2025`	Seq 3.0: MIDI sequencer for AmigaOS 4 has been updated The new version 3.0 of the MIDI sequencer Seq by Tuomas Hokka is now available for AmigaOS 4. This simple tool allows you to create and edit MIDI sequences and is aimed at musicians who want to use their Amiga as a compositional tool. The current update includes numerous improvements, including to the user interface and MIDI output. All changes to version 3.0 summarised: FIXED one major bug in saving project: Too many bytes were written so it was filled with zero bytes and that will break reading one integer value in the project file. This will be fixed automatically in loading project. User will be prompted to choose to save the project immediately after. Fixed bugs New song (long) mode to One time track, added One time banks Increased number of song steps to 96, project files version increased to 9 Added more settings to alt/double note Alt notes displayed in steps better Some font sizes increased Added new tooltype to set large font Refactored some parts of the source code for better maintainability and to avoid bugs Seq is offered as freeware and can be downloaded from OS4Depot. (nba) [News message: 25. Mar. 2025, 11:31] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`25.Mar.2025`	Worth a read: String Interpolation in AmigaDOS In the latest blog post on Datagubbe.se, entitled "BRA and KET: String Interpolation in AmigaDOS", Swedish tech nerd and software developer Carl Svensson takes a look at an often-overlooked detail of AmigaDOS: using the rarely documented terms BRA and KET, the article shows how to easily embed variables in strings. (nba) [News message: 25. Mar. 2025, 11:06] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`25.Mar.2025`	A1200NG: New blog and release date The British developer and distributor AmigaKit has set up a new blog for the announced ARM-based motherboard A1200NG (amiga-news.de reported) to provide information about the product. The motherboard was originally scheduled to be available in the first quarter of 2025, but the shop now lists April as the release date. The regular price for the board with a 64 GB MicroSD card is the equivalent of around 192 euros. It is noticeable that the motherboard is referred to as "The A1200 NG" instead of the original announced "A1200NG" in various places on the blog and on the homepage. However, the project has nothing in common with the retro computer THE A1200 announced by Retro Games Ltd. and recently postponed due to legal uncertainties. (nba) [News message: 25. Mar. 2025, 10:58] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`24.Mar.2025`	Checkmate 19" IPS monitor : Pre-order from German dealer The German mail order company DragonBox has been offering Checkmate products since 2022 (amiga-news.de reported). As of today, you can also pre-order the Checkmate 19" IPS Retro Monitor, which was successfully financed via Kickstarter at the end of 2022, as a "Scalar Pack" for 939 Euros. Monitors and accessories are expected to be delivered in mid-May 2025. Only the Scalar Packs or the Mister/DE10 and Raspberry Pi installation kits (pods) can be pre-ordered as part of the first batch. The Starter Packs for 709 Euros will only be available with the second batch, which will be produced as soon as the first batch is sold out. The Scalar Pack consists of the Starter Pack and the Scalar Pod. The Checkmate 19" IPS monitor offers a modular slot system that provides space for three different extensions, called pods. A standard pod is included, which offers A/V and HDMI inputs. The Scalar Pod offers additional inputs such as EGA, SCART, Component and RF. (dr) [News message: 24. Mar. 2025, 07:11] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`24.Mar.2025` HoysterGames	Shoot'em Up: Demo update for "Rex and the Galactic Plague" "Rex and the Galactic Plague" (video) is a vertically scrolling shooter that the developer originally wanted to develop with the Shoot'em Up Construction Kit before switching to the Scorpion Engine (amiga-news.de reported). Changes of the new demo version: Difficulty options (easy / normal / hard) - some enemies only appear in normal or hard modes, attack patterns can vary and various other gameplay elements are affected Continues (the amount you get depends on the difficulty you choose) New bosses for both levels New or tweaked enemy attack patterns New animations for some enemies Updated sound effects Level two extended and remixed Difficulty has been balanced Rex now becomes briefly invulnerable after taking a hit Increased base speed for Rex Reworked smart bomb function Smart bombs available from the start (different number according to the difficulty selected) Improvements to the shield power up Energy bars for bosses Four fantastic new music tracks Updated title screen with options including controls and credits New story screens between levels, plus other presentation screens Some general nips and tucks to improve performance (dr) [News message: 24. Mar. 2025, 06:30] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`24.Mar.2025`	HxC Floppy emulator: Software V2.16.12.2 The floppy emulator HxC by Jean-Francois Del Nero completely replaces the floppy drive (of an Amiga) with an electronic device. The project, which was launched in 2006, is available in two versions, with a SD card port or with USB port (amiga-news.de reported). A new version of the HxC floppy emulator software has now been released. The changes: New Writer : Mame MFI files. FLTK updated to v1.4.2 CI : Fix Windows XP x86 support (dr) [News message: 24. Mar. 2025, 06:07] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`24.Mar.2025`	SCSI for Raspberry Pi: SCSI2Pi 5.1 Version 5.1 of the SCSI2Pi emulation software has been released. SCSI2Pi is an alternative to the well-known PiSCSI software for the PiSCSI/RaSCSI board, which brings SCSI technology to the Raspberry Pi. According to developer Uwe Seimet, the software offers optimised device emulation, higher transfer rates and numerous new functions, including tools for the SCSI initiator mode (amiga-news.de reported). Changes in version 5.1: The INQUIRY product data (vendor, product, revision) for the device type SCSG (e.g. SCSI-to-USB bridge) are configurable, just like they are for other types. The configured data replace the actual data reported by the USB device. The sector cache has been optimized. s2pdump in case of errors supports retries when saving/restoring hard drive images. The software can be downloaded from the SCSI2Pi-website. (dr) [News message: 24. Mar. 2025, 06:02] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`23.Mar.2025`	Chat software: AmigaGPT 2.3.0 Cameron Armstrong has developed a chat program called AmigaGPT, which is based on ChatGPT. The software supports the latest OpenAI models including the o1 family and runs on AmigaOS 3.1 and above (including 4.1) and on MorphOS. The source code of the tool can be downloaded separately. Changes of the new version: New installer for easy and customisable installation Localisation support for 22 languages Removed close gadgets from API Key and Chat System requester windows Chat system requester text entry field is now multiline and supports clipboard Download: AmigaGPT.lha (2,2MB) (dr) [News message: 23. Mar. 2025, 09:00] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`23.Mar.2025`	Aminet uploads until 22.03.2025 THe following files have been added until 22.03.2025 to Aminet: Butterfly2.lha dev/c 5.2M MOS Music and drawing in C ... F1GP2025Carset.lha game/data 7K GEN 2025 Carset for F1GP Mega-ATcad.lha gfx/edit 1.6M OS3 2D-CAD-Program Fractel24.lha gfx/misc 1.2M OS3 Fractel24 generates ima... AmiArcadia-OS4.lha misc/emu 11M OS4 Signetics-based machine... AmiArcadia.lha misc/emu 10M OS3 Signetics-based machine... AmiVms.lha misc/emu 3.8M OS3 Simulates OpenVMS comma... logikus-simulator.zip misc/emu 82K OS3 LOGIKUS-Simulator incl.... ZXLive.lha misc/emu 127K OS3 ZX-Spectrum 48/128k/Pen... KarateKidTheme.lha mods/8voic 2.6M GEN 16bit 14ch Karate Kid A... MultiCX_148.lha util/cdity 16K OS3 MultiCX Commodity v1.48... VATestprogram.zip util/misc 8.6M OS3 Versatile Amiga Testpro... Pi_Demos.zip util/shell 94K GEN Calculate PI in pure AM... GoVD.lha util/wb 30K OS3 Virtual Desktops for Wo... (snx) [News message: 23. Mar. 2025, 07:35] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`23.Mar.2025`	OS4Depot uploads until 22.03.2025 THe following files have been added until 22.03.2025 to OS4Depot: amiarcadia.lha emu/gam 11Mb 4.0 Signetics-based machines emulator lfi-png2amiga.lha gra/ico 230kb 4.1 convert PNG icons to Amiga icon ... (snx) [News message: 23. Mar. 2025, 07:35] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`23.Mar.2025`	AROS Archives uploads until 22.03.2025 The following files have been added until 22.03.2025 to AROS Archives: minislug.x86_64-aros-v11.zip gam/act 8Mb a metal slug game minislug.x86_64-aros-v11.zip gam/act 8Mb a metal slug game hocoslamfy.x86_64-aros-v1... gam/mis 3Mb SDL Flappy Bird clone. openjazz.x86_64-aros-v11.zip gam/pla 751kb open-source version of the class... biniax2.x86_64-aros-v11.zip gam/puz 4Mb Simple and child friendly logica... gnurobbo.x86_64-aros-v11.zip gam/puz 3Mb open source reimplementation of ... tinytris.x86_64-aros-v11.zip gam/puz 3Mb a clone of the classic game Tetris (snx) [News message: 23. Mar. 2025, 07:35] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`23.Mar.2025`	MorphOS-Storage uploads until 22.03.2025 The following files have been added until 22.03.2025 to MorphOS-Storage: SDL_3.2.8.lha Development/Library Simple Directmedia Laye... butterfly2.lha Development/SDL2 Music and drawing in C ... AmiArcadia_34.1.lha Emulation A Signetics-based machi... BreakHack_4.1.2.lha Games/Role A casual coffee-break r... SpaceDrifterDX_1.0.lha Games/Shoot2D SpaceDrifterDX port Blips_2.0.lha Games/Think Port of Blips (SDL3) Easy2Install_1.0.lha Network/PackageManager A package manager to do... Markdown-Viewer_1.1.lha Network/Web Allow to view markdown ... AmigaTText_1.5.lha Network/Web Shows GER Teletext Site... (snx) [News message: 23. Mar. 2025, 07:35] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`23.Mar.2025`	WHDLoad: New installers until 22.03.2025 Using WHDLoad, games, scene demos and intros by cracking groups, which were originally designed to run only from floppy disks, can be installed on harddisk. The following installers have been added until 22.03.2025: 2025-03-21 improved: Black Dawn II (Andrew Campbell) support Ross fixed version (Info) (snx) [News message: 23. Mar. 2025, 07:35] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`23.Mar.2025`	AmigaRemix: Further files added AmigaRemix collects remixes of well-known soundtracks of Amiga games. Since our last news item, the following mp3 files have been added: Turrican 3 Payment Day Title Music Deep Core (Remastered) OutRun Passing Breeze Live Performance Shadow of the Beast, Aarbron's Revenge (Vandahlia Special Remix) (snx) [News message: 23. Mar. 2025, 07:35] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`23.Mar.2025`	Game: Battleship After almost thirty years, Turkish Amiga.org member 'hggurak' has improved his game "Battleship" and translated it into English. It has been written in AMOS in 1996 on his Amiga 500. (snx) [News message: 23. Mar. 2025, 07:35] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]

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