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`11.Oct.2021` ppa.ppl	MorphOS: Adventure interpreter ScummVM 2.5.0 Press release: Twenty years ago today, on Tue Oct 9 16:30:12 2001, Ludvig Strigeus pushed the initial revision of the ScummVM code, which was version 0.0.1 of the project. Time flew quickly and, fast-forward to the present day, we are proudly releasing ScummVM 2.5.0 "Twenty years ago today…" The list of changes is tremendous. First of all, this is the first release that supports 2.5D games (almost 3D), thanks to the merger with ResidualVM. With this release we announce support for Grim Fandango, The Longest Journey and Myst 3: Exile. This is why we jumped straight to 2.5 in our versioning. Please note that only desktop platforms currently support these games and other platforms may or may not gain the support later depending on their capabilities. In addition to these 3 games and engines, we officially support 10 more new engines and subengines that add compatibility with the following games: Little Big Adventure Red Comrades 1: Save the Galaxy Red Comrades 2: For the Great Justice Transylvania Crimson Crown OO-Topos Glulx interactive fiction games Private Eye AGS Games versions 2.5+ Nightlong: Union City Conspiracy The Journeyman Project 2: Buried in Time Crusader: No Remorse L-ZONE Spaceship Warlock We love localized game releases and multiple platform versions, thus with this release, we enhanced the support for Lure of the Temptress Konami release, Blue Force Spanish, Ringworld Spanish, Amazon: Guardians of Eden Spanish, Mystery House French, Russian translations of Sierra AGI games, Elvira 1 Japanese PC-98, Bargon Attack Russian, Woodruff Russian, Eye of the Beholder Japanese Sega-CD, Legend of Kyrandia Hebrew, Legend of Kyrandia 2 Hebrew, Legend of Kyrandia 3 Simplified Chinese, Inherit the Earth PC-98 Japanese, Gabriel Knight 1 Macintosh, Xeen Russian to name but a few. Notably, Macintosh b/w versions of Loom and Indy 3 are now also supported. Besides the new games and game versions, ScummVM 2.5.0 brings many notable improvements and new features. We have completed a major rework of the GUI: We now support Unicode characters everywhere. The GUI also adapts to high resolutions used in HiDPI screens. The Nintendo DS port has been significantly rewritten. We added GOG and Steam achievements to a large number of Wintermute games and enabled KeyMapper in more games. Thanks to the work of one of our GSoC students, we have now added an option for text-to-speech to the games Sfinx, Soltys and The Griffon Legend. You may find all of this goodness available to a number of platforms on our download page or let the autoupdater kick in on Macintosh and Windows. We wish you great adventuring, happy puzzle-solving and exciting journeys to RPG worlds, and hope to see you around in the coming years. And by the way, GOG.com is running a special promo tied to the release and our anniversary, where you can buy many ScummVM-supported games at a discount. (dr) [News message: 11. Oct. 2021, 07:04] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`11.Oct.2021`	Amiga emulator for MacOS: vAmiga 1.1 beta 4 At the End of May the developer Dirk Hoffmann released version 1.0 of his Amiga emulator for MacOS. He continued the development by releasing the first beta version for version 1.1. Now he has released beta version 4 providing the following changes: The Blitter interrupt was triggered one DMA cycle too early (High Density by Darkness, #466) Fixed an IPL polling issue in the CLR command (High Density by Darkness, #466) The emulator does no longer crash when mouse controls are accessed from keyboard window (#550) Merged in Rom database extensions made by @chris70c (dr) [News message: 11. Oct. 2021, 06:35] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`11.Oct.2021` Alinea Computer (ANF)	Alinea Computer: OmniPort - Multi port adapter for Amiga 1200 Press release: We are pleased to announce the release of the OmniPort multi port adapter for the Amiga 1200. The OmniPort is a multi-port adapter that neatly routes various hardware interfaces on the Amiga 1200 desktop case to the outside via the expansion port. The interfaces are 2x USB, 1 x HDMI and 1x MicroSD. In order to be able to use the respective interfaces with the OmniPort, the corresponding hardware must already be installed in the Amiga 1200. The hardware can be purchased now for 24.95 Euro in the online shop. (dr) [News message: 11. Oct. 2021, 05:53] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`10.Oct.2021` Artur Gadawski (Mail)	USB-Adapter: Firmware update for Ryś MKII The Ryś MKII adapter can be used together with USB HID devices like mouses, joysticks and pads to connect them as input devices for Amiga computers. The latest firmware update includes a new version of the USB stack support for wheel and the 4th and 5th mouse buttons. Downloads: RysMKII_v0.11_beta.hex (Firmware, 27 KB) RysWheel_Installer_v0.11b.lha (AmigaOS Software, 72 KB) (dr) [News message: 10. Oct. 2021, 11:42] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`10.Oct.2021`	Aminet uploads until 09.10.2021 The following files have been added until 09.10.2021 to Aminet: sedna2.lha demo/aga 1.5M 68k 'Sedna2' by Venom speedmachine.lha demo/aga 521K 68k Speedmachine broken_eyes.lha demo/intro 51K 68k Broken Eyes Void-FB11-Morph.zip demo/sound 7.1M MOS Music Disk for MorphOS exomizer.lha dev/cross 820K MOS A cruncher for 6502/Z80/6809 ... evo.lha dev/e 602K 68k E-VO: Amiga E Evolution Umoria.lha game/role 764K MOS Robert A. Koeneke's classic r... AmiDuke_AGA.lha game/shoot 726K 68k Amiga port of Duke Nukem 3D MMV8_Complete.lha mus/edit 1.7M 68k MusicMaker V8 Version 3.0 (Co... Alltests.zip util/misc 283K 68k Automated Amiga Test Program TestProgram.zip util/misc 131K 68k Versatile Amiga Test Program usbdevs.lha util/rexx 622K Vendor and product of USB/PCI... tabexec.lha util/wb 9K 68k Tabexec - a dmenu like launcher (snx) [News message: 10. Oct. 2021, 08:49] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`10.Oct.2021`	OS4Depot uploads until 09.10.2021 The following files have been added until 09.10.2021 to OS4Depot: mediavault.lha net/mis 2Mb 4.1 Discover online radio stations (snx) [News message: 10. Oct. 2021, 08:49] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`10.Oct.2021`	MorphOS-Storage uploads until 09.10.2021 The following files have been added until 09.10.2021 to MorphOS-Storage: Void-Feedback_11.zip Demoscene Music Disk for MorphOS Exomizer_3.1.1.lha Development/Cross A cruncher for 6502/Z80... (snx) [News message: 10. Oct. 2021, 08:49] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`10.Oct.2021` Amiga Future (website)	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: LowBudget Song Remix Hightop (Hiphop Remix) Just Another Lisbon Fever The Martini Effect (Very poor little demo remix) Falcon A320 Airbus Fighter Bomber Time Machine - 2021 Dance Remix Lotus Turbo Challenge 2 (snx) [News message: 10. Oct. 2021, 08:49] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`10.Oct.2021` Amigasystem (ANF)	AROS distribution: AROS One 1.6 (x86) "AROS One", an AROS distribution based on ABI v0, is now available in version 1.6 for x86 computers (video, resolution of 720p recommended). It can be downloaded at the title link either as a DVD ISO file or as a USB flash image. Updates: Applications: Abkviewer v0.06 LoView v2.91 AYA v06 ComicOn v1.2 Pintor Web v3.10 Videntium Picta v2.45 Horloge SDL SnapIT v1.5 GrafX2 v2.5.1960 Omanko v1.10 Paste Quick v0.41 InstallerLG v1.0.0beta2 FontTester v1.10 DiskImageGUI v52.34 DosDrivers IPC0 and IPC1 AutoActivate v1.11 ZapperNG v1.2 WBxCLI v0.6 KGBArchGUI v02 V.A.M.P. v2.30 NTFS3G 53.4 EXFAT v53.3 ViewLHA v07 Arlan v0.1 UnRAR v6.02 FrameBuild v.05 PaperBox v1.1 YAM v0.46 Simplemail v4.6 MCC_BetterString-11.36 MCC_NList-0.128 MCC_TextEditor-15.56 MCC_TheBar-26.22 Operating System: New Zune Themes White, Gray colors 18 New Wanderer Themes (Backdrops, Skins Windows and Pointers) 4 OWB Themes Wanderer Icons (File Directory "Detail") New Disk Image Device Icons Theme for FrameBuild v.05 New Zune Arc Icons images New Def_Icon for Workbench New Def_Icon for Simplemail Update config Dopus4 Games: Koules Soliton Tressette Amifish Demos: Acidwarp Jylam BoingDemo Hogwagen (snx) [News message: 10. Oct. 2021, 08:48] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`10.Oct.2021` Amigaworld.net (website)	Floppy disk images reading and writing on PC or Mac: Greaseweazle 0.31 Keir Fraser's "Greaseweazle" does - similar to Kryoflux - read the magnetic information on a floppy disk independently from the format used and saves as much information as possible to generate a so-called "Flux Level Image" in Supercard format (SCP), which enables reading and back-writing of copy-protected disks (amiga-news.de reported). The adapter gets connected between a floppy disk drive - e.g. a standard 3.5" PC one - and a USB port of the PC or Mac. Now released version 0.31 increases USB buffer size from 16 to 64 KB. Greaseweazle is available at various dealers. (snx) [News message: 10. Oct. 2021, 08:48] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`10.Oct.2021` Greg Donner	Graphics card ZZ9000: New firmware 1.9.1 Lukas F. Hartmann's ZZ9000 is a graphics card with additional features and ports (network, USB, SD cards), which can be preordered in different versions (amiga-news.de reported). Yesterday the new firmware version 1.9.1 was released. It requires the new RTG driver 1.9 (can be downloaded under the title link) and includes the following changes: Fixes issues from 1.9: PAL/NTSC/Interlace switching was sometimes unreliable, leading to garbage states if loading monitor driver after loading Workbench Video formatter writes (esp. for sprites) could be interrupted with other video formatter writes by vblank/split interrupt, leading to undefined states and garbage or doubled screen when switching modes (esp. with RTG/native mode switching) ZZ9000Installer had a bug that would not rename the correct driver for Zorro 2 systems (A500/A2000) Improvements vs 1.8: zzusb.device now in ZZ9000 ROM (Remove Devs:ZZ9000USBStorage.device!) Automatic discovery and boot from USB stick partitions (currently OFS/FFS only) "Turbo" method of setting up drawing registers now the default (helps with CyberStorm MK1, for example) 2 different palettes supported for 8-bit P96 split screen (requires P96 3.1.4+) Support for new Multi Monitor feature of P96 by setting DISPLAYCHAIN ToolType of ZZ9000 to NO (requires P96 3.1.2+) Horizontal Panning support in RTG modes Ethernet negotiation doesn't block boot anymore Native Capture: Fix rare Column Swap Bug Native Capture: Optional "Non Standard Sync" modes that are closer to the original refresh rate, enabled by setting ENV:ZZ9000-NS-VSYNC. Needs a tolerant display Native Capture: Moved all switching (incl. NTSC/PAL) code to vblank interrupt, fixing some RTG/native switching bugs INT6/INT2 Interrupts reworked in ZZ9000Net.device to support interrupt sharing with other cards and ZZ9000AX. New Screen Modes: 2560x1440@30Hz, 1600x1200, 720x480 Fixes compatibility with some displays vs 1.8 Known Problems: 256 MB AutoConfig Memory enabled only after first reset Autoboot and AutoConfig Memory features can lead to problems with some special Amiga setups. Use alternative firmware versions to disable these. With Autoboot disabled, you can use zzusb.device from Extras drawer in the installer archive. USB storage can be crashy with CS MK1 accelerator (dr) [News message: 10. Oct. 2021, 08:26] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`10.Oct.2021`	Lionheart Remake 1.10: Java port of Lionheart Byron 3D Games Studio has released a Lionheart Java Remakeof Lionheart for its LionEngine (amiga-news.de berichtete). Source codes are available on GitHub for the LionEngine as well as for the game port. Version 1.10 includes the following changes: Added Game launcher configuration Gamepad support (PC & Android) New stages (Swamp, Spidercave, Ancient Town, Lava, Secret, Airship, Dragonfly, Tower) Full editor with stage entities properties and checkpoints edition Original 50Hz support added with fullscreen Cheats menu added Click and touch support to menu Android virtual keyboard diagonal support Multi language support (shipped with English, French, German, Spanish) Sword level on hud Changed Intro and Extro reviewed with perfect original timing Font converted to bitmap to be rendered same on any platform Backdrop non flicker mode with more color Loading time improved Map tile file size reduced Sfx converted to mono with no loss Fixed Widescreen support Life lost even with cheats enabled No credits on last life lost when bitten Intro and Credits English texts Intro not working without music Bird behavior on collide Player camera limit lock Swamp stage5 Bee invalid patrol proximity Spider ground fall Liana and Grip soar hurt invalid jump Sfx not correctly cached Music on Windows 32bits AncientTown level rip 7 and 8 black color (dr) [News message: 10. Oct. 2021, 07:43] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`09.Oct.2021`	Accelerator board: TerribleFire TF1230 available Retro32 wrote on its website: "We’re delighted to announce that the mighty TerribleFire TF1230 is now available from our store. This epic Amiga 1200 accelerator card offers both great performance and value and IMO is the best Amiga 1200 upgrade for your money. With a 50MHz at your disposal and up to a whopping 128MB of Fast Memory on tap, the TF1230 offers speeds over 7 times faster than a stock 1200. At present, we only have very limited stock of these cards available but hope to offer more stock as availability improves." According to the website, prices start at 170 British Pounds (about 200 Euro) for a TerribleFire TF1230 equipped with mit 64MB RAM. (dr) [News message: 09. Oct. 2021, 14:20] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]

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