14.Oct.2024
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Video: How the diskspare.device stores 984KB on a DD disc
Robert Smith is currently working on an update of DiskFlashback (amiga-news.de reported) and is currently working on support for the diskspare.device (Aminet link), which is a supplement or replacement for the trackdisk.device, which can be used to format discs with 960 KB or 984 KB or, if an HD drive is available, with 1920 KB or 1968 KB. In his latest video, Smith shares his findings and results on how it works. (dr)
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14.Oct.2024
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Video series: The Amiga 1000 as a Workstation
In a nine-part journey through time, Thomas Cherryhomes attempts to categorise the Amiga 1000, which was officially launched in USA in 1985, in terms of its practical suitability as a workstation and to compare it with similar products.
At that time the Amiga 1000 was running AmigaOS 1.1, a 256KB expansion and two disk drives. Since, as the author writes, workstations were mainly used for scientific and technical tasks, with the expectation of developing customised software for a specific task, the series ultimately focused on this. The parts published so far:
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14.Oct.2024
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Print-/PDF magazine: ZZAP! Amiga, issue 18
After Patreon supporters, also the general public can now purchase the September/October issue of the “ZZAP! Amiga” magazine. It consists of 60 color pages in A5 size. A look at the table of contents can be found on Amiga Magazine RACK. (dr)
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13.Oct.2024
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Aminet uploads until 12.10.2024
The following files have been added until 12.10.2024 to Aminet:
rse-coolcorkscrew.zip demo/aga 708K 68k Demo from Deadline 2024
SFL-AlteredVision.lha demo/aga 63K 68k AGA 64K Deadline 2024
Artstate-PartyPack25.adf demo/disk 880K 68k Demopack October 2024
Artstate-PartyPack26.adf demo/disk 880K 68k Demopack October 2024
DSR-InsideTheMachine.adf demo/disk 880K 68k 1st at Deadline 2024
saukkopack-31.adf demo/disk 880K 68k Demopack October 2024
spreadpoint-4fx.zip demo/intro 953K 68k 2nd at Deadline 2024
therican.zip demo/intro 32K 68k OCS 32K intro Deadline 2024
ps_tt01.zip demo/sound 3.8M 68k Music-Disk Deadline 2024
HWP_Malibu.lha dev/hwood 638K ALL Scala emulation for Hollywood
GoGoGo.adf game/actio 880K 68k A horizontal scrolling mini-game
Amifish_AROS.lha game/board 4.2M x86 Chess program UCI compatible
Amifish_MorphOS.lha game/board 4.1M MOS Chess program UCI compatible
Amifish_OS4.lha game/board 4.5M OS4 Chess program UCI compatible
AmiArcadia.lha misc/emu 8.7M 68k Signetics-based machines emul...
AmiArcadiaMOS.lha misc/emu 9.1M MOS Signetics-based machines emul...
AmiArcadia-OS4.lha misc/emu 9.3M OS4 Signetics-based machines emul...
AmiVms.lha misc/emu 3.8M 68k Simulates OpenVMS commands
tap2bas.lha misc/emu 22K 68k ZX Tape file to Basic source ...
Defiance.zip mods/crash 91K Short hiphop mod from '97. 8 ...
DigitalViolence.zip mods/crash 16K Short looping mod from '95. 8...
IntuitionPart2.zip mods/crash 104K Short and slow from '96. 8 bi...
Relapse.zip mods/crash 224K Trashy rude noise from '95. 8...
myrsky.lha mods/jorma 176K Myrsky by Vesuri (Remix)
anaiis_midi.lha mus/midi 54K 68k xMidi
swap16.lha util/cli 6K 68k CLI utility to swap high/low ...
GoVD.lha util/wb 21K 68k Virtual Desktops for Workbench
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13.Oct.2024
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OS4Depot uploads until 12.10.2024
The following files have been added until 12.10.2024 to OS4Depot:
x5kbootmedium.zip doc/tut 16Mb 4.0 Create X5000 boot medium from a ...
x5kbootstick.zip doc/tut 26Mb 4.0 Create a USB installation stick ...
arabic_console_device... dri/inp 3Mb 4.1 An arabic console device, line &...
amiarcadia.lha emu/gam 9Mb 4.0 Signetics-based machines emulator
amifish.lha gam/boa 4Mb 4.0 Chess program compatible with UC...
hwp_malibu.lha lib/hol 638kb 4.0 Run Scala presentations
smbfs.lha net/sam 561kb 4.0 SMB file system client; compleme...
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13.Oct.2024
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AROS Archives uploads until 12.10.2024
The following files have been added until 12.10.2024 to AROS Archives:
amifish.i386-aros.lha gam/boa 4Mb Chess program compatible with UC...
setscreenmode.i386-aros.zip uti/she 93kb Auto set screenmode for differen...
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13.Oct.2024
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MorphOS-Storage uploads until 12.10.2024
The following files have been added until 12.10.2024 to MorphOS-Storage:
Malibu_1.5.lha Dependencies/Hollywood Scala emulation for Hol...
AmiArcadia_33.40.lha Emulation A Signetics-based machi...
Pac-Man_1.0.lha Games/Action Port of Pac-Man
dethrace_0.8.0.lha Games/Race Reverse engineering the...
Asteroids_1.0.lha Games/Shoot2D Port of Asteroids
sdl2-space-invaders_1.... Games/Shoot2D Port of sdl2-space-inva...
OpenRCT2_0.4.14.lha Games/Strategy OpenRCT2 is an open-sou...
OpenRCT2_0.4.15.lha Games/Strategy OpenRCT2 is an open-sou...
Amifish_2.0.lha Games/Think Chess program compatibl...
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13.Oct.2024
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WHDLoad: New installers until 12.10.2024
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 12.10.2024:
- 2024-10-12 improved: Wiz'n'Liz (Psygnosis) access fault fixed, 2nd button supported, trainers added, fast memory used (Info)
- 2024-10-09 improved: Superfrog (Team 17) adapted to WHDLoad 19, now uses internal joypad read routine (Info)
- 2024-10-08 improved: Trolls (Flair Software) another version supported, trainer bug fixed, manual included (Info)
- 2024-10-07 updated: Trolls (Flair Software) patch rewritten, audio/graphics/crash bugs fixed, 68000 support, more trainers, another version supported, all versions share features (Info)
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13.Oct.2024
Krzysztof Donat (ANF)
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GoVD: Virtual desktops for the Workbench
Krzysztof Donat's program GoVD makes it possible to use the Workbench on up to eight virtual screens under AmigaOS 3.2 (and possibly also 3.1.4, but he has not tested this). You can specify which Workbench windows and programs should use which of the screens.
The program is shareware, the fee is freely selectable. Developers who have placed programs on Aminet can register the program free of charge. (snx)
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13.Oct.2024
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DIY: Two internal floppy disk drives in the Amiga 500
Rod Thomas' AmigaDualFloppyInterface allows the use of two internal floppy disk drives in the Amiga 500 (tested only with version 6A of the motherboard). In practice, one of them is a Gotek drive.
His project allows the use of two internal floppy drives without any additions to the external drive connector and without irreversible modifications to the Amiga, with the option of selecting which of the two drives can be booted from; the second drive can still be used. (snx)
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13.Oct.2024
Mastodon (ANF)
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Interview with Ian Griffiths (Amiga Addict)
For his website "Prankster101 Productions" Azfar Shah did an interview with Ian Griffiths at the title link, editor of the Amiga Addict magazine (Wikipedia). (snx)
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13.Oct.2024
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Platform game: Tiny Pixel Adventure
Tiny Pixel Adventure is a classic platformer. Development has not yet been completed, but it is already playable. No information is given on the system requirements. (snx)
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12.Oct.2024
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Managing ADF files: Rust library "adflib" V0.1.4
In March 2023, we reported on Volker Schwaberow's project to convert ADFlib, written primarily in C by Laurent Clevy, into the Rust programming language. At that time, it could be used to read and write ADFs, read and write tracks and sectors in a byte array.
He has now recently released version 0.1.4 and thus also made a disc bitmap implementation available.
He kindly explains to us: "adflib V0.1.4 offers some interesting functions for working with ADF disc images (Amiga Disk File). It allows you to read, write and manipulate ADF files directly from Rust code. The main functions include:
- Extracting file information and directory structures
- Extracting individual files from ADF images
- Displaying and modifying disc and bitmap information
- Formatting ADF images (OFS and FFS are supported)
- Defragmenting ADF images
The Rust library includes a command line tool. It allows you to use many of the library functions directly from the shell without having to write your own Rust code. For example, you can quickly list the contents of an ADF image or extract individual files.
A special feature is the existing hunk implementation. Hunks are a special file format for executable Amiga programmes. The integration into adflib potentially makes it easier to work with Amiga executables within ADF images. I also plan to integrate this into the command line interface so that you can directly display information about Amiga executables from it.
All in all, adflib V0.1.4 is a first solid version for developers who want to work with Amiga disc images. The library offers basic functions that should be sufficient for many applications. At the same time, it is still manageable and easy to understand.
I would also like to emphasise that the library is designed to work not only with physical ADF files, but also with ADF data embedded in ZIP archives. DMS support is also planned. Tests are also included and we have modularity in the library.
For retro computing enthusiasts or developers of Amiga emulators, adflib could be a useful addition to the toolbox. The Rust implementation promises robustness and good performance. More importantly, the build environment is available on almost any system and the project can be easily compiled and installed. The library is also available in the Crates.io library repository, which allows installation via 'cargo install adflib'. This is an easy way to obtain the command line tool and the library.
Of course, I'm happy if anyone wants to participate in the project. Contact is easily possible via Github." (dr)
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12.Oct.2024
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Preview video: First level of the game "The Gate"
At the beginning of October last year , we introduced the AMOS game "The Gate" by Fabio 'Allanon' Falcucci, a mixture of "Impossible Mission" and "Project Firestart" with his own ideas and concepts. The developer reports on his latest progress in a recent Patreon post and has also published a video of the first level under the title link. (dr)
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11.Oct.2024
Amigaworld.net (forum)
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APEO - AMOS Professional Executable Optimizer
Simone 'saimo' Bevilacqua's APEO, which he originally developed for his game "Ring around the World", patches the executable files generated by the AMOS Professional Compiler 2.0 to make them faster. The technical details are included in the manual. (snx)
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11.Oct.2024
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Installing floppy disks on hard disk: JST 7.4
JST can be used to install disk-based games on hard disk using WHDLoad slaves. After a long break - our last news-item dates back to 2002 - the further development of this program, which was first released in 1996, has been resumed in 2017. Today's focus is on WHDLoad compatibility, non-upgraded Amigas (or weak emulations) and those without a keyboard, i.e. a substitution by the CD³² control pad.
This year's update 7.4, released three days ago, supports the ReadJoyPort API of WHDLoad 19 (to some extent) and fixes a potential memory cleanup bug when using the Kickstart ROM 1.3. (snx)
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11.Oct.2024
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Text editor extension: Motorola 68k assembler environment for Emacs
For those who want to program with current versions of the text editor Emacs (Wikipedia) in assembler for the Amiga, there is an open source extension for it at the title link. (snx)
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11.Oct.2024
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Interview: Matthew Leaman (Amiga Kit, A-EON) about the A600GS
About a year ago, the first photos of the ARM-based "Games System and Classic 68K compatible computer" A600GS were shown at AmiWest 2023. Since August 2024, the console is officially available (amiga-news.de reported) and we regularly report on updates and new games or software that is provided for the A600GS. Time to talk to Matthew Leaman, Managing Director of A-EON and Amiga Kit, about this project and possible effects on AmigaOS 4 software such as the Enhancer Software.
Amiga-News (AN):Matthew, we've been reporting a lot lately about the latest project from you and Amiga Kit: the A600GS. How satisfied are you with the sales launch?
Matthew Leaman (ML): Sales have had a encouraging start. We hope to recuperate our two years of development costs as we sell more units. We are continuing to develop new software for the A600GS every few weeks so we are hoping this will encourage more sales.
AN: Perhaps you should introduce our readers to the computer a little more. GS stands for Game Station. So is it primarily intended for gamers? What can a buyer expect?
ML: "GS" stands for two things: primarily it stands for Games System. However you may know that the The B-52s had a song called "Good Stuff". To keep in tradition with motherboards having B52 song titles printed on them, the A600GS board has "Good Stuff" on the silkscreen.
AN: Reading the forums, there seems to be some confusion about what the system is based on: many think it's AmigaOS 3 or WinUAE, but it's actually AROS, right? Why did you choose it?
ML: For the last 6 years we have been working on projects called System Release V46 and System Release V54. They share the same code base, V46 is compiled for 68K and V54 is compiled for PPC. System Release V54 components have been released as part of the Enhancer Software for PPC machines such as the X1000, X5000 and A1222 Plus.
System Release V46 is installed on the A600GS and has a high degree of OS3 compatiblity. It features a new DOS command set written from scratch, a brand new datatype library, picture datatype and AK-Datatypes added. Quite a few system classes are added to enhance the programs. Our developers have also recreated a few System, Utilities and Prefs tools from the ground upwards. On top of SystemV46 sits AmiBench desktop running in 32bit 1080P screen resolution with it's AB-Dock, Clock and Calendar. Your readers can find out more by visiting the Wiki.
As you can expect to develop all of this software has taken many years. To make it a completely bootable system we used AROS 68K components to supplement the original software we have made.
AN: Now I'm not an AROS expert, but when I want to test games via the Amiga emulator vAmigaWeb and then use the AROS ROMs, many of them don't run. Did you have to test all the games and then adapt them?
ML: The A600GS user is free to install any ROMs they have legal licence to in the ROM section. You can achieve the maximum compatibility by doing this. Remember how games did not run on your Amiga 500 and you had to use a Kickstart ROM switcher to play the older games? This is the same principle but instead using software.
The A600GS also allows users to alter the individual game settings for Chip, Fast and Slow Memory. Some old games did not like memory expansions. I remember in my Amiga 500 having a trapdoor expansion with a switch to disable it. A600GS users can do this easily in the software.
AN: We recently reported not only that there is a new Final Writer version for AROS, but also that a special edition of the word processor is installed on the A600GS: did this also contribute to your decision in favour of AROS?
ML: We were very grateful to Timothy Deters for contributing Final Writer for pre-installation on our product. All of the credit goes to him and his team of developers. We have not had any hand in the development of that application. He has invested a lot of time and resources in modernising the application. It is looking great for fans of Final Writer to get a new 2024 edition. Using AROS ROMs enabled us to use his software without a lot of development work.
AN: And what about support for current printers? Is it possible to print directly from A600GS?
ML: You can print directly using Postscript printers or alternatively print to PDF.
AN: In addition to Final Writer, an updated version of OctaMED is also installed and a new version of PPaint has been announced: were these applications planned from the outset? Or did you decide during the project that the A600GS should become more than just a gaming computer after all...?
ML: From the outset we planned to bundle these A-EON software applications. It gave us an excuse to invest more development into them. The expanded user base from the A600GS will hopefully make development of OctaMED and PPaint financially sustainable.
AN: How did the idea of the new computer come about in the first place?
ML: As you know our beloved computers are getting older and sometimes they need recapping and maintenance. The cost of retro computers on auction sites such as Ebay has gone to very high levels. There is not a low cost way of introducing our community to new users. We hope that the A600GS will be the low priced computer system that shows that our community likes gaming but also being creative with applications such as OctaMED and Personal Paint. AmiBench also lets A600GS users install their own applications. We recently added the famous YAM application to AmiBench (amiga-news.de reported) so now you can send and receive your emails on the A600GS.
AN: Did you realise that there was a gap in the market or was this an idea that had been in the drawer for a while?
ML: We first pitched this idea a couple of times since 2012 to see if we could obtain ROM licences. We emailed the concept pictures and description of the project to parties who we thought could help us. Unfortunately we had no feedback. Presumably the lack of response was due to the ongoing legal problems. The original hardware idea was slightly different: we were going to put the new system in one of our Arcade Evolution Joystick cases and call it A1200GS. It would have a joystick built in and plug directly into the television. The software idea would be exactly the same as the A600GS with an integrated AmiStore App Store. Of course since 2012, ARM hardware has improved substantially so the A600GS is now a far more rounded computer system with features such as WiFi and Bluetooth. The delayed release has let us develop our own system software so we did not to partner with other third parties to launch the A600GS.
AN: Matthew, you are not only the managing director of Amiga Kit, but also of A-EON: the new Enhancer version should have been released some time ago, right? Has further development there suffered from the A600GS project? Or was it worth the wait and the Enhancer software benefits from the A600GS project? What is the status?
ML: We had a software contribution given to us for the Enhancer Software 2.3 which would have represented a key element of it. Unfortunately the contribution was withdrawn so we have had to remove it. This held the Enhancer Software 2.3 update back for a short time. There are lots of nice fixes and small updates in the current development version of ES 2.3, some of which are developed concurrently for the A600GS. We are polishing it for release in the near future.
AN: Are AmigaOS 4 and its users still on the priority list?
ML: A-EON always has it's hardware and software customers as a priority. We are not responsible for OS4 development of course, this is the domain of Hyperion Entertainment.
AN: Is the "LibreOffice" project still being pursued in principle?
ML: This is still an active project and has not been cancelled.
AN: Thank you very much, Matthew! We will continue to follow the various projects with interest. (dr)
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11.Oct.2024
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Preview video: Platformer "Robot Jet Action 2"
Tomasz 'Carrion' Mielnik is in the process of porting his platformer "Robot Jet Action", originally released for the C64, to the Amiga as "Robot Jet Action 2" (amiga-news.de reported). In a new preview video #3 under the title link as well as the corresponding developer diary (Polish), the author explains that he has now switched from the programming language Blitz Basic 2 to the game construction kit Scorpion Engine. (dr)
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09.Oct.2024
Andreas Falkenhahn (ANF)
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Hollywood: Malibu 1.5 published
Andreas Falkenhahn writes (translated): "Version 1.5 of Malibu, the Hollywood plugin that can display Scala scripts, has now been released. This version contains some bug fixes that were necessary to make the recently released iconic Scala games Beyond a Steel Sky and Adventure 2 by Quantum Code Monk work.
With Hollywood and Malibu you can now play these games comfortably on your nextgen Amiga, Windows, Mac OS, Linux etc. In addition, Malibu now also supports the Mac OS ARM64 platform. Malibu is now available for free download from the official Hollywood portal." (snx)
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09.Oct.2024
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AVX instructions: An Amiga fan at Intel?
Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) are an instruction set extension for x86 processors introduced by Intel. Arnaud Carré's blog article at the title link is specifically about the AVX-512 instruction set published in 2013. The vpternlogd instruction it contains immediately reminded him of the Amiga's Blitter.
A frequently used minterm value for it is 0xE2, because it is suitable for masked 2D sprites: If the middle bit of three bitmaps (here: used for the mask) is set, the output value of the first bitmap is used (here: the sprite); if the middle bit is not set, the output value of the third bitmap is used (here: the background). And - coincidentally or not - in the official Intel documentation for the vpternlogd instruction, interestingly, from the 256 possible values also 0xE2 was chosen as an example. (snx)
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08.Oct.2024
Scene World Podcast (ANF)
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Scene World Podcast Episode #200 - Mark Cale ("The Last Ninja")
To mark the 200th episode of the Scene World podcast, the team welcomes Mark Cale, founder of System 3 and pioneer of the video game industry. Cale worked on legendary titles such as International Karate and The Last Ninja. In the interview, he talks about his impressive career and the development of these iconic games. The interview starts at 16:15. It is a special anniversary episode that delves deep into the history of video games. (nba)
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08.Oct.2024
spillhistorie.no - Retrogamingpappa (ANF)
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Interview: Plaion Marketing Manager on licensing games for retro consoles
The Norwegian video game culture magazine spillhistorie.no has published an interview (‘Licensing is a complicated business’) with Simon Turner, Marketing Director UK and responsible for the global marketing of the retro division. He talks about the modern replica consoles such as TheA500 Mini and TheC64 and the new The Spectrum and explains the challenges of licensing old games and the process of securing the rights to these titles. He also provides insights into the inspiration behind these consoles and possible future projects, mentioning the full-size version of the THEA500, but not discussing it in detail. (nba)
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08.Oct.2024
Lord_Santa
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Platform game: 2tinycowboys for the Amiga 500 (update)
2tinycowboys is a new game for the Amiga 500 that is designed for two players to compete against each other on a single screen in an arcade-platformer style. Compared to the PC and Android version, the Amiga version stays closer to the original vision of the developer and includes new features such as a level selection menu and visual upgrades. There are currently five levels available.
The game was developed specifically for the Amiga 500 and, in addition to the existing features, also offers plans for future expansions. The developer uses the Scorpion engine and is working on new gameplay modes that will be created exclusively for the Amiga version. The gameplay can be seen on YouTube on the developer's channel Lord_Santa.
2tinycowboys can be downloaded from the website under the title link for a voluntary donation of 2 US dollars.
Update: (08:55, 12.10.2024, dr)
A new version 15 is now available, which offers a number of improvements under the hood as well as redesigned levels with more graphics. (nba)
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08.Oct.2024
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"Demoscene - The Amiga Renaissance, Volume 3" now available
The new book ‘Demoscene – The Amiga Renaissance’ is the third part of a series of illustrated books about the demoscene (amiga-news.de reported). Following the first two volumes, "Demoscene - The Amiga Years" (1984-1993) and "Demoscene - The AGA Years" (1994-1996), Volume 3 now sheds light on the years 1997 to 2023 and thus the amazing development of the Amiga demoscene, which continues to thrive today despite Commodore's bankruptcy in 1994.
Although the Amiga was technologically overtaken by PCs, the demoscene remained a creative niche in which developers created complex effects in real time, graphics and soundtracks on old hardware. The book is dedicated to the challenges and unwavering enthusiasm of the Amiga community, which maintained its passion despite all obstacles. Available for 35 euros, this English-language title is a must-have for fans of the demoscene. (nba)
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08.Oct.2024
MDS
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3D polygon models: 3D Object Converter v1.0 for AmigaOS 3.x/4.x
3D Object Converter is a new tool for 3D polygon models, also often referred to as wireframe models. The software was originally developed for MS-DOS and Windows and has now been ported to AmigaOS 3.x and 4.x in version 1.0.
The application can be used to import 3D model data from external sources, display it interactively and export it in various common 3D file formats. According to the developer, the program supports 886 file formats (list of supported formats).
The system requirements stated are an Amiga with a 68020 processor or higher, AmigaOS 3.0 or higher, MUI 3.8 or higher, and 32 MB RAM. According to the developer, A600GS, AmigaOne A1222+ and PiStorm32 Lite are compatible. With an existing internet connection, the tool can be automatically updated via a web updater.
The 3D Object Converter is offered as shareware at a price of 40 euros.
More information, features, formats and screenshots can be found on the project's website under the title link. (nba)
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07.Oct.2024
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GUI for Greaseweazle Tools: FluxMyFluffyFloppy v5.0.10 for Windows
'FrankieTheFluff' has released version 5.0.10 of his graphical user interface FluxMyFluffyFloppy for Greaseweazle Tools V1.20 (see also the video Setting up a Greaseweazle V4). Changes:
- Read/Write: Fixed save template if destination folder (options) doesn't exist
- Read/Write: Fixed save template missing arguments "Hard-sectors" and "Reverse"
(dr)
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07.Oct.2024
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Demoparty: Results of Deadline 2024
Last weekend, this year's edition of the demo party Deadline took place in Berlin (amiga-news.de reported). Amiga productions could rank in the various competitions.
Desire won first place in the "Oldschool Demo" category with Inside the Machine. Second place went to Spreadpoint with 4FX.
Two Amiga works also made it into the top three in the "Oldschool Graphics" category: Floppy. Wanted! by Titus/Rabenauge took second place and Bio Mimics 10 by Steffest/Desire (time-lapse video of its creation).
In the "Three Dee" category - three-dimensional demos - AttentionWhore won with New Art. Finally, there was also a winner in the "Wild" category: the music disc Tactical Transmissions by Pattern Syndicate (YouTube video). (dr)
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07.Oct.2024
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Sprite/Icon/Map editor: Raster Master V4.5 R112 for Windows 10/11 (update)
Raster Master is a sprite/icon/map editor for Windows 10/11 which generates RayLib-, PutImagedata and Map code for gcc, AmigaBASIC, Amiga C, Amiga Pascal, QuickBasic, QB64, Quick C, Turbo Pascal, freepascal, Turbo C, Turbo Basic, Power Basic, FreeBASIC, GWBASIC, BASICA, and PC-BASIC (YouTube video).
The following changes have been added since our last news item:
- Stop/Play and FPS gauge for Sprite Animation
- thumbnail preview in Map Editor for each map
- delete added in popup menu when you right click on image thumbnail
- bug fix for delete all option from Main menu
Update: (06:13, 08.10.2024, dr)
Meanwhile version 4.5 is available. Changes:
- currently selected sprite/tile in top corner uses all the space. if the sprite/tile is smaller it is magnified to use entire space
- additional Delete All menu added Map Editor and Sprite Animation
- New and Delete added in Right click menu over Map preview icon
- Delete All menu item in main Raster Master program now deletes maps/sprite animations
- and some bug fixes
(dr)
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07.Oct.2024
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MOD player: rePlayer for Windows
If you are looking for an MOD player for Windows (and other systems), you already have a good choice: in addition to NostalgicPlayer, there are the online players Pixeltune or Bassoontracker, for example.
Now Arnaud Neny has released another alternative for Windows 10/11 with rePlayer, which, as he writes, he originally started developing specifically to be able to play Amiga music formats.
Although, he continues, as listed above, there are already some alternatives, but as a passionate collector it would have started to become very annoying to keep up to date with newer songs by an artist, watch out for song duplicates and also have some missing playback functions.
So he started writing his own player, initially to play standard modules from the Amiga, using ImGui (for the interface), OpenMPT (to play Amiga modules) and libcurl (to handle the downloads from the web pages). He then added more playable formats, as well as a way to handle databases. In addition, rePlayer can also be used to play modern formats such as mp3, wav, ogg, etc. (dr)
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07.Oct.2024
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Preview video: Halloween X
Sami Vehmaa's latest project is to be a game for Halloween and adapted for AGA Amigas. He has now published a first preview video on Twitch. (dr)
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07.Oct.2024
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Arcade game: GoGoGo
After Paweł 'tukinem' Tukatsch recently published a demo version of his game "Ami Robbo 2", which is currently in development (amiga-news.de reported), the next release is already following: in "GoGoGo" (YouTube video) you drive in a car scrolling sideways and have to duck from ghosts or jump over obstacles and collect energy and points. Over the course of the second game, the car drives faster and faster. The game starts in black and white, but can be coloured by pressing the C, O and L buttons simultaneously:
The game runs on any Amiga and is available free of charge. (dr)
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06.Oct.2024
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Aminet uploads until 05.10.2024
The following files have been added until 05.10.2024 to Aminet:
BeeBase-1.1.lha biz/dbase 8.4M MOS Programmable relational datab...
amigassh.lha comm/net 108K 68k SSH2 for the Amiga
italodi2co.zip demo/disk 773K 68k Demopack September 2024
theloop-final.zip demo/file 551K 68k The Loop by Ghostown & Haujobb
dnb.zip demo/intro 74K 68k 40k intro - September 2024
CDPlayerSDK.lha dev/c 4K Updated cdplayer.library SDK
HWP_Pangomonium.lha dev/hwood 14M MOS Powerful text & gfx engine fo...
MemLeakZ.lha dev/misc 3K 68k Watch memory usage, detect me...
anaiis.lha driver/oth 249K 68k ANAIIS USB Stack Release 1.24
anaiis_massive.lha driver/oth 46K 68k Massive release 1.24
anaiis_xmass.lha driver/oth 90K 68k xmass examine massstorage
AmiRobbo2_DEMO.adf game/demo 880K Ami Robbo 2 playable demo
TheLostPixel.lha game/jump 464K 68k The Lost Pixel
CiemnaStrona.lha game/role 3.4M 68k Graphics adventure in Polish ...
AmiVms.lha misc/emu 3.8M 68k Simulates OpenVMS commands
Bridge.lha misc/emu 27K 68k improved replacement for PCMo...
CentralPoint.zip mods/crash 79K Minimalist Hiphop/Jungle. 8 b...
Cryos.zip mods/crash 72K Title Music for XP8. 8 bit xm
FrontalLobe.zip mods/crash 167K Jungle Tech from '97. 8 bit xm
Hoverkill.zip mods/crash 195K Game soundtrack. Multiple 8 b...
NuclearWinter.zip mods/crash 193K Moody Track from '94. 8 bit xm
Paranoiassimilate.zip mods/crash 76K Melancholy Piano 8-track/8 bi...
rogue_combat_11.zip mods/crash 85K Looping Game Music. 8 bit xm
rogue_combat_13.zip mods/crash 79K Looping Game Music. 8 bit xm
rogue_combat_14.zip mods/crash 60K Looping Game Music. 8 bit xm
ServingEntrails.zip mods/crash 290K Metal Hiphop w/ Amen Break. 8...
NRGardens24.lha mods/misc 132K Ninja Remix Palace Gardens 24...
DeluxeIcons.zip pix/picon 48M 146 Dual-PNG icons for 59 games
miscfixed.lha text/bfont 2K 4x6 monospace font
CharacterMap.lha text/misc 72K 68k Browse character set and copy...
ToolsMenu.lha util/cdity 79K 68k Add tools and projects to the...
VATestprogram.zip util/misc 17M 68k Versatile Amiga Testprogram
ScreenTime.lha util/time 73K 68k Screen clock with calendar
DrawerGenie.lha util/wb 325K 68k Toolbar for Workbench Drawers
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06.Oct.2024
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OS4Depot uploads until 05.10.2024
The following files have been added until 05.10.2024 to OS4Depot:
hwp_pangomonium.lha lib/hol 14Mb 4.0 Hollywood plugin for advanced te...
ttengine.lha lib/mis 591kb 4.0 TrueType text rendering engine (...
ttengine-src.tar.bz2 lib/mis 342kb 4.0 TrueType text rendering engine (...
beebase.lha off/dat 8Mb 4.0 Programmable relational database...
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06.Oct.2024
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AROS Archives uploads until 05.10.2024
The following files have been added until 05.10.2024 to AROS Archives:
python-2.5.2.x86_64-aros-... dev/lan 23Mb x86_64-abiv11
adoom3-1.5.3.x86_64-aros-... gam/fps 10Mb Doom3 for AROS x86_64 ABIv11
gemrb-0.8.8-0.i386-aros.zip gam/rol 27Mb i386
gemrb-0.8.8-0.x86_64-aros... gam/rol 30Mb x86_64-abiv11
beebase-1.1.lha off/dat 8Mb Programmable relational database...
cabextract1.11.i386-aros.zip uti/arc 1Mb Utility to extract from CAB files
unshield.i386-aros.zip uti/arc 53Mb Utility to extract files from In...
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MorphOS-Storage uploads until 05.10.2024
The following files have been added until 05.10.2024 to MorphOS-Storage:
Pangomonium_2.1.lha Dependencies/Hollywood a plugin for Hollywood ...
SDL_2.30.7_Libraries.lha Dependencies/Library/SDL All Libraries SDL : SDL...
ScummVM_2.8.1.lha Games/Adventure 2D Point-and-Click adve...
sdl2-pong_1.1.lha Games/Misc Port of sdl2-pong
BreakHack_4.0.3.lha Games/Role A casual coffee-break r...
PrBoom-Plus_2.6.66.lha Games/Shoot3D PrBoom+ is a version of...
OpenXcom_1.0.lha Games/Strategy A free open-source reim...
OpenTTD_14.1.lha Games/Strategy A clone of Transport Ty...
OpenRCT2_0.4.14.lha Games/Strategy OpenRCT2 is an open-sou...
TinyGL-Update_2024-09-... MorphOS-update Ninth public MorphOS Ti...
Easy2Install_1.0b58.lha Network/PackageManager A package manager to do...
BeeBase_1.1.lha Office/Database Programmable relational...
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06.Oct.2024
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WHDLoad: New installers until 05.10.2024
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 05.10.2024:
- 2024-09-29 improved: Grapevine 17 (LSD) DMA wait routine rewritten to avoid sound problems (Info, Image)
- 2024-09-29 improved: Drip (Art Skiles) speed fixed for fast machines (Info, Image)
- 2024-09-29 improved: Clown'o'mania (Starbyte) problem with highscore loading ("previous call to resload_GetFileSize has been interrupted") on some machines fixed (Info)
(snx)
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06.Oct.2024
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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:
- Kid Chaos - Level 5 point 1
- Spaceballs - State Of The Art (No Corruption Mix)
- Lotus 2 (O.Stelzer Remix)
- Shadow of the Flute
- action-1(s1) nightwolf 2024 remix
- Molecule's Revenge
- Treasure Island Dizzy (I Can Fly Remix)
(snx)
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06.Oct.2024
ANF
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Emulator: FS-UAE fork started
GitHub user 'jacereda' has started a fork of the Amiga emulator FS-UAE. At the title link, a cleanup is currently taking place; in addition to the dependencies and the goal of a reproducible build environment, especially the JIT needs some work, since it is no longer working after the merge. Help with debugging is welcome.
FS-UAE itself has not been updated since 2022, the last source code addition was on July 29 of that year. Frode Solheim's last online activity known to us dates back to September 11 of last year. An e-mail inquiry to the author has so far remained unanswered, we will update this news-item if possible. (snx)
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06.Oct.2024
AmiKit (ANF)
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Workbench distribution: AmiKit packages Plug'n'Play and SuperCombo
The workbench distribution AmiKit (video) is now also available in the form of a bootable USB stick that can be used to boot a PC directly into the emulation. Included is the new AmiKit 12 SuperCombo package, which allows installation under Windows as well as Mac OS and Linux alike instead of the previous platform-specific individual licenses and also contains FlowerPot to run AmigaOS 4 on the systems mentioned.
A free older version of AmiKit (from 2017, with updates until 2019) is available at https://amikit.amiga.sk/x. There a voluntary amount including zero euros can be specified at check-out. (snx)
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06.Oct.2024
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Video: Explanation of the MiSTer including accessories and costs (German)
In a half-hour explanatory German video at the title link, 'MediaGamesRetroNerdstuff' explains the MiSTer and, in addition to the FPGA itself and the accessories, also discusses the costs - and in this context the cheaper MiSTer Pi variant (amiga-news.de reported). (snx)
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06.Oct.2024
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Black Amiga keycaps from A1200.net available in stores
The black Amiga keycaps from A1200.net are now also available at other dealers, e.g. Alinea or Amigastore; previously they were only available directly from the manufacturer. The caps are designed to fit all common Amiga models with the exception of the Amiga 1000 and are available in DE and US layouts.
The keycap sets contain a total of 108 caps, additional springs and key stabilizers. In addition to the 96 regular caps, there are special keys, for example a short space bar for the Amiga 600 or ISO and ANSI return keys. (snx)
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04.Oct.2024
Discord (ANF)
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Emu68: Imager Tool V1.0 released
The Emu68 Imager is a utility for Windows 10/11 to allow PiStorm users to easily prepare an SD card with Emu68 (amiga-news.de reported) and a basic pre-configured AmigaOS 3.1, 3.2 or 3.2.2.1 installation, and will allow you to partition the card based on sizes you can define.
It is targeted towards new users to avoid some common pitfalls with a new install, and will pre-install some standard tools and software to get you started including P96 for RTG, wifipi.device for Wifi access (along with demo versions of Roadshow and IBrowse), and DOpus.
AmigaOS 3.1, 3.2 or 3.2.2.1 in the form of ADF files and the Kickstart 3.1, 3.2 or 3.2.2 ROM file must be provided by yourself. Detailed instructions can be found on the project page under the title link. (dr)
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04.Oct.2024
Matthew Leaman (Mail)
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Amiga Kit: Updates for A600GS
Updates for the A600GS have been released in the last few days. Among other things, AmiStore purchases and downloads can now be displayed directly on the A600GS and downloaded to the work partition or USB sticks (screenshot). A new internal build of YAM 2.10 has also been added (screenshot). Detailed changes:
Version 46.1.840 (03/10/2024):
SystemV46:
- Add default tool of Multiview to ENVARC:SYS icons
- AK-ILBM datatype replaces the AROS ILBM datatype
A600GS:
- Add Purchases and Downloads panel to allow downloading of products purchased on AmiStore
- Refactor update progress reporting to a global method in the application class, to allow easy reuse between classes and access by deeeply nested object methods.
- Add network download progress reporting using the new framework
- Add force option behind the scenes to allow skipping the checksum optimisation when updating from the advanced section.
- System / Programs / AppInstalls archives: Update installer scripts to support above force option
Version 46.1.825 (24/09/2024):
Programs:
- Network drawer (added)
- Yam 2.10 application new build (added)
- Dopus4: added Download button for retrieving files from the internet
- SnoopDOS 3.11 (added)
SystemV46:
- Picture Datatype 46.15 (updated)
- AMISSL 5.17 (updated)
- DefIcons 46.7 (updated)
- Version 46.18 (updated)
- CLI 46.9 (updated)
- Wget 1.12 (added)
- MultiView: bug fixed where it was always returning 1. Now returns 0 success and 20 failure
- AB-Dock: Add YAM icon and separator
- MUIMaster Library v19.71 (updated)
- Zune Prefs (added)
A600GS:
- Add advance section to the updates area, that allows selective updating / reinstalling of the most recent updates. The default method is preferred for more efficient update, but the extra control will allow fixing problems and reinstalling accidentally deleted component updates
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Under some situations the inserted USB sticks and drives might not appear in AmiBench, now we force a refresh of the USB data before each restart of AmiBench.
(dr)
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03.Oct.2024
WHDLoad Homepage (ANF)
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Retro gaming: WHDLoad 19.0
Using WHDLoad, you can install games, scene demos and intros from cracking groups to your harddisk that were only working from floppy disks previously. Version 19.0 provides the following changes:
- fix: noncached io-operations are again supported to Slave's memory,
was broken in 18.9 and gave DOS error #63
- fix: AttnFlags are again correctly displayed in .whdl_register
- chg: WHDLoad options are now written to .whdl_dump and .whdl_trace
- chg: workaround added for the Slave Update Check via network, now
avoid local port 1024 because current ISP for cgi.whdload.net
is broken to accept HTTP requests from this port
- new: if UAE is detected and MMU used by WHDLoad, the memory at
$f0f000 is added to valid memory areas to allow to trigger
the WinUAE debugger (JOTD)
- new: new macro LOG in whdmacros.i to create entries in .whdl_log
(paraj)
- fix: options SavePath and NoWriteCache did not correctly work for
the first action where SavePath was created (ztronzo)
- new: option PreloadSmart added, preloads only files accessed in
preceding runs
- chg: if ShowRegs/K is not specified and WHDLoad is started from
CLI/Shell it dumps the registers directly into the current
terminal window now
- new: function resload_ReadJoyPort added, reads buttons and
directions for Joysticks/Joypads/CD32-Pads in ports 0/1 and a
4-player adapter, autodetect for CD32-Pad, see autodocs for
further info
sources/lowlevel.s has been adapted to use resload_ReadJoyPort
if slv_Version is set >= 19
a test Slave readjoyport.asm is provided which can be used to
test the function and connected devices, it will display
continously the function result for all ports
- new: if a button is specified for QuitKey/K/N WHDLoad now checks
if this button is available on the controller detected on the
appropriate port
- fix: checked bplcon0 bits for SnoopECS corrected (DJ Mike)
- fix: made write protected vector table working on the 68040
- fix: init cias interrupt mask as documented, before WHDLoad did not
init them and therefore the masks set by the operating system
kept intact, this may possible break some install which
expect a different interrupt mask (parai)
(dr)
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03.Oct.2024
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Database: BeeBase v1.1 for all Amiga systems
Steffen Gutmann's BeeBase is the successor to the programmable, relational database called MUIBase, which is also available for various other platforms (Windows, Mac OS, Linux) in addition to the Amiga systems (amiga-news.de reported).
Version 1.1 contains a corrected icon for the Amiga version and an optional MorphOS binary file using MorphOS' own sqlite.library. (dr)
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03.Oct.2024
Hyperion Entertainment (ANF)
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Game: Update 1 for Heretic II 2024 for high-performance 68k Amigas
Press release: For Heretic II 68K an update has been released that fixes a language audio issue, when having the English version installed the audio was set to German.
There is also a solution for people that experience mouse issues with certain types of mice that are being seen as game pads. This could happened with USB mice connected via an adapter.
The 68K Update 1 can be found in our downloads area. (dr)
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03.Oct.2024
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Video tutorial: Using the AMOS command "LIMIT BOB"
In another video in his tutorial series on AMOS Pro, retro and Amiga fan 'Yawning Angel' explains the LIMIT BOB command and points out an error in the AMOS Pro manual when explaining this command. (dr)
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02.Oct.2024
Indie Retro News (website)
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Game: Hyper Wings 1.0
Christian Geldmann's Hyper Wings is an Asteroids-like space shooter (video). Despite the version number 1.0, he still considers the game, which has various difficulty levels and is written in assembler, to be in beta status, which is why he is grateful for feedback on bugs.
Download: hyperwings_v1.00.zip (227 KB) (snx)
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02.Oct.2024
ANF
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Tutorial: Installation of AmigaOS 3.2 on an SD card
At the title link Didier Malenfant describes how he has installed AmigaOS 3.2 on his Amiga 1200, which is equipped with a Terrible Fire 1260 turbo board. Target drive has been an SD card connected to the IDE port of the turbo board. (snx)
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02.Oct.2024
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Video: Building Your Own Level/Map Editor in AMOS
In his latest video, Robert Smith shows how to build a simple level editor in AMOS. (dr)
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02.Oct.2024
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PDF manual: DOS documentation finished
As Thomas 'ThoR' Richter, one of the developers of AmigaOS 3.2, told us on request, his work on an English-language PDF manual for the dos.library in the style of the Amiga ROM Kernel Reference Manuals has been completed (amiga-news.de reported) and can be downloaded free of charge from the title link. A publication as a printed book is planned. (dr)
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01.Oct.2024
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Print magazine: Passione Amiga, issue 21
The current issue 21 (September 2024) of the Italian magazine "Passione Amiga" again comprises 48 color pages and is available in print or digital form. The main focus of the issue is the presentation of the A600GS minicomputer.
- Game reviews: OpenDune 2, CD32 Arcade Classic, Heretic II, Agent 357, AmiBrixx 22, Vanilla Conquer, Vanilla Conquer – Red Alert, Holy Warrior, Skinny Marley, Skinny Marley Waiter Dog, Borg, Ninja Carnage, Shift, Zombie Survivor and Droid Special
- Hardware reviews: A600GS, LANIDE Zorro2 and Zorro3
- Previews: A500 Maxi, QuasaurusX
- Technology: Amiga and networks
- Plus: gaming news, technology news
Passione Amiga 21 can be ordered from the publisher's webshop at the title link as a single issue or by subscription as of September 15, 2024. (nba)
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01.Oct.2024
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Workbench clock and calendar: ScreenTime v1.6 now available
ScreenTime, which has just been released in version 1.6, is a useful commodity for all Amigas from Kickstart 2.04 onwards. It displays the current time on the Workbench or any other PubScreen. ScreenTime opens a borderless window at the top of the screen by default, which blends seamlessly into the overall picture. The font and colors are automatically adjusted to match those of the screen. This can create the visual impression that the window is part of the Workbench title bar.
If necessary, these settings, including the display format, can also be customized manually. Various configuration options are available for this via tooltypes or shell arguments.
In addition, a calendar with monthly pages is available, which can be accessed by clicking on the clock or using a keyboard shortcut.
ScreenTime requires Kickstart 2.04 or later. The package includes several languages, including German, and full source code.
The new version 1.6 includes bug fixes and improvements, as well as an option for different types of borders for the calendar, including a borderless design. (nba)
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01.Oct.2024
Seiya (ANF)
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PDF magazine: REV'n'GE! 162 (Italian/English)
The PDF magazine REV'n'GE! ("Retro Emulator Vision and Game") is available in both the Italian original and an English translation (right-hand side). The current issue 162 also contains three reviews of Amiga titles: Crysis, Lethal Xcess and Office. (nba)
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01.Oct.2024
Scene World Podcast (ANF)
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Scene World Podcast Episode #199 - John Romero
As part of the 199th edition of the Scene World podcast, Jörg Dröge and Arthur Heller talk to game designer John Romero (founder of id Software, among other things) about his recently published autobiography, “Doom Guy: Life in First Person”. Among other things, the American talks about his view of the retro scene (including the statement that Doom killed the Amiga), his entry into the games industry as a programmer and his experiences working for several game studios and software companies. The interview begins at 31:17 of the podcast, and the show also includes further news and stories from the retro scene. (nba)
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30.Sep.2024
Paweł 'tukinem' Tukatsch
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Puzzle game: Demo version of Ami Robbo 2
Paweł 'tukinem' Tukatsch's latest project will be a contribution to AmiGameJam 2024: Ami Robbo 2 is the successor to Amirobbo by Polish game developers Bernard Krzymowski and Artur 'Szafir' Szafrański, which was released in 1992. With his permission and assistance, new graphics and levels were created for the second part. Robbo is a universal combat robot that has got into trouble and needs to be rescued from abandoned military bases with the player's help. (amiga-news.de reported).
The gameplay is based on the classic Sokoban but there are many other elements and a top-down view that Tukatsch invented. A demo version of the current status of the project has now been released (YouTube video). (dr)
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30.Sep.2024
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Shoot'em Up: Demo version of QuasaurusX
The latest project from Amiten Games is the shoot'em up "QuasaurusX" (amiga-news.de reported), of which a new demo version has now been released: among other things, it offers new background and foreground graphics, new fonts and new end boss routines (YouTube video).
The game is currently not yet optimised, so that at least an (upgraded) Amiga 1200 is required. (dr)
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30.Sep.2024
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AROS: Video on AROS distribution AROS One 2.6
Version 2.6 of the "AROS One" distribution for x86 computers based on the AROS binary interface ABI v0 was released around three weeks ago (amiga-news.de reported). The YouTube channel "Proteque-CBN" takes a close look at this version. (dr)
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30.Sep.2024
MorphZone (Forum)
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MorphOS: Tenth beta version of TinyGL
The MorphOS team developer Mark 'Bigfoot' Olsen had offered a Bounty project for improved OpenGL support and drivers for additional Radeon graphics cards under the title link, which had been successfully financed (amiga-news.de reported). Now the developer has released the tenth public beta version of his TinyGL update.
The main focus here was the implementation of support for framebuffer objects. However, in the process, many other related and unrelated parts of TinyGL have also been improved, resulting in better OpenGL compliance and more implemented features. The R600 driver is not included in this release, but will be included in a future release once the developer has updated it to the current TinyGL requirements. (dr)
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30.Sep.2024
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GUI for Greaseweazle Tools: FluxMyFluffyFloppy v5.0.9 for Windows
'FrankieTheFluff' has released version 5.0.9 of his graphical user interface FluxMyFluffyFloppy for Greaseweazle Tools V1.20 (see also the video Setting up a Greaseweazle V4). Changes:
- Requires Greaseweazle 1.20
- Read/Write: New image formats: D1M, D2M, D4M, DMK, FD
- Read/Write: New disc formats: acorn.dfs.ds80, acorn.dfs.ss80, thomson.*
- Read/Write: Added "--hard-sectors"
- Fixed: GUI AutoScroll form
(dr)
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30.Sep.2024
Andreas Falkenhahn (ANF)
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Hollywood plugin: Pangomonium 2.1
Pangomonium is a plugin for Hollywood that offers a modern text and graphics engine with extensive features, including support for exotic fonts and coloured emojis. Version 2.1 is a bugfix release which fixes a bug in the SVG loader. It can now be downloaded from the title link on the official Hollywood portal. (dr)
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30.Sep.2024
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DIY: Firmware update for "GottaGoFaZt3r"
"GottaGoFaZt3r" developed by Matt Harlum is a memory expansion with 128MB or 256MB Z3 autoconfig FastRAM for the Amiga 3000 and 4000 (amiga-news.de reported). The recent firmware update fixes the compatibility with A4091: DTACK (Data Transfer Acknowledge) was initialised too early, resulting in the wrong data being read from the GottaGoFaZt3r during DMA (Direct Memory Access). If no A4091 is used, there is no need to update to this version. (dr)
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29.Sep.2024
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7-bit: Sum firmware update
The Sum adapters by 7-Bit enable the connection of USB keyboards to the Amiga. At the title link now a firmware update has been released. (snx)
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29.Sep.2024
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Aminet uploads until 28.09.2024
The following files have been added until 28.09.2024 to Aminet:
ign-AddOn-ODS.lha biz/spread 204K OS4 ignition addon for access ods...
ign-AddOn-XLSX.lha biz/spread 303K OS4 ignition addon for access xls...
ignition.lha biz/spread 5.0M OS4 a modern spreadsheet
ignition-src.lha biz/spread 1.2M Sourcecode ignition 1.30
ASMotor.zip dev/cross 816K 68k Assembler package for several...
SegTracker.lha dev/debug 16K 68k A global SegList tracking uti...
anaiis.lha driver/oth 249K 68k ANAIIS USB Stack Release 1.24
anaiis_boot.lha driver/oth 270K 68k ANAIIS USB Boot disk Release ...
tp_devel.lha driver/pri 9K 68k Developer docs for TurboPrint...
P96Prefs.lha driver/vid 88K 68k P96 Preferences Editor
Voodoo.lha driver/vid 15K 68k Voodoo P96 driver
GIMasterMindAros.zip game/board 373K x86 GI Master Mind
GIMemoryGameAros.zip game/board 425K x86 GI Memory Game
F1GP2024Carset.lha game/data 10K 2024 Carset for F1GP
g17demo_68k.lha game/demo 340M 68k Demo version of the 3D strate...
TheLostPixel.lha game/jump 462K 68k The Lost Pixel
AmiVms.lha misc/emu 3.8M 68k Simulates OpenVMS commands
IK24.lha mods/misc 61K 16bit 4ch IK epic theme by HK...
AmySequencer.lha mus/edit 635K 68k MIDI sequencer for the AMIGA ...
anaiis_midi.lha mus/midi 48K 68k anaiis_midi
fix1980.lha util/arc 1K Fix an lha with timestamps of...
A1060Diag.lha util/misc 3K 68k Bridgeboard Diagnostic Tools
VATestprogram.zip util/misc 22M 68k Versatile Amiga Testprogram
DrawerGenie.lha util/wb 325K 68k Toolbar for Workbench Drawers
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OS4Depot uploads until 28.09.2024
The following files have been added until 28.09.2024 to OS4Depot:
baccarat.lha gam/car 8Mb 4.0 A card game from Dr. No and Casi...
blackivan.lha gam/car 24Mb 4.0 A blackjack clone
deathrace.lha gam/dri 3Mb 4.1 Reverse engineering of the 1997 ...
nblood.lha gam/fps 2Mb 4.0 Reverse-engineered ports of Blood
hwp_sid.lha lib/hol 280kb 4.0 This plugin allows Hollywood to ...
doarc.lha uti/arc 118kb 4.0 Extract/view/add/convert all arc...
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AROS Archives uploads until 28.09.2024
The following files have been added until 28.09.2024 to AROS Archives:
neandertaler.i386-aros.zip dem/int 886kb Nean der taler, intro by Bypass ...
organica.i386-aros.zip dem/int 1Mb 4k intro by Faemiyah demogroup
baccarat.lha gam/car 8Mb A card game from Dr. No and Casi...
blackivan.lha gam/car 24Mb A blackjack clone
gnu_icon_drawer_kensv4.zip gra/ico 4kb GNU Icon Drawer Kens V4 Unofficial
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MorphOS-Storage uploads until 28.09.2024
The following files have been added until 28.09.2024 to MorphOS-Storage:
SID_2.0.lha Dependencies/Hollywood SDL scripting with Holl...
BlackIvan_2.10.lha Games/Card A special version of cl...
Baccarat_2.00.lha Games/Card Play in this virtual Ca...
Tanks_1.0.lha Games/Shoot2D Port of Tanks by Papiosaur
SpaceShooter_1.0.lha Games/Shoot2D Port of SpaceShooter by...
Ablockalypse_0.6.2.0.lha Games/Think Port of Ablockalypse by...
EZPegTV.lha ISO EZPegTV.lha
Easy2Install_1.0b57.lha Network/PackageManager A package manager to do...
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WHDLoad: New installers until 28.09.2024
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 28.09.2024:
- 2024-09-28 improved: Treasure Trap (Emerald Software Ltd) alternative joystick controls added (player can be moved without using diagonal directions), copperlist problems fixed (Info)
- 2024-09-28 improved: Space Harrier II (Sega) second version supported, manual added (Info)
- 2024-09-27 updated: Space Harrier II (Sega) patch redone, crashes fixed, 68000 quit key, trainers added, speed improvements (Info)
- 2024-09-27 new: Tapper (Old Bob) done by JOTD (Info)
- 2024-09-27 improved: Hammerboy (Dinamic) 68000 quitkey support, many more CPU dependent delay loops fixed (Info)
- 2024-09-26 updated: Clown'o'mania (Starbyte) patch rewritten, new install script (Info)
- 2024-09-23 new: Air Supply (Magic Bytes) done by DJ Mike (Info)
- 2024-09-22 improved: Hammerboy (Dinamic) brightness bug fixed, timing fixed, unlimited lives trainer added, decruncher relocated, patch uses files instead of disk image (game must be reinstalled), source code included (Info)
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29.Sep.2024
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Interview with Robert Koon (Amiga conversion of Dune II)
In another interview by Spillhistorie, Hans Arne Jacobsen spoke this time with Robert Koon, one of the developers involved in the Amiga conversion of Westwood's strategy classic Dune II. He is currently working on a new version, which should eliminate the limitations of the DOS original (amiga-news.de reported).
As the programmer explains among other things, he also intended to re-enter Amiga development with this undertaking - there would be several other projects that he wants to implement afterwards. (snx)
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29.Sep.2024
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Video: The Obligatory Amiga Blitter Video
In the latest video on his website The Industrious Rabbit, John Bintz explains the Amiga's blitter in about thirteen minutes, supported as usual by his bunny drawings.
The source code used in the video, including that for converting PNG graphics to images embedded in the Amiga assembly code, can also be downloaded. (snx)
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28.Sep.2024
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Floppy disk images on PC and Mac: Greaseweazle Tools 1.20, Firmware 1.6
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.
The new Greaseweazle firmware 1.6 provides the following changes:
- Flux write: Whole-track writes to hard-sectored disks
- Pre- and post-write delays: Specified by many drive datasheets
- Required for correct interaction with offset tunnel-erase heads
- Configurable "Index Mask", for debouncing noisy INDEX signals
- Seek (HDD): Remove arbitrary 100-cylinder limit
Version 1.20 of Greaseweazle Tools provides the following changes:
- Thomson MO/TO: thomson.xxx formats and xxx.fd images
- DMK: Import-only image support
- EDSK: HD and ED recording rates
- gw delays: Pre- and post-write; Index mask
- gw read, write: New option --hard-sectors
(dr)
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Jump'n Run: CD32 version of Boxx series, cheats for all four parts
About a year ago the developer 'Lemming880' released updates for the three parts of his Boxx remake series as well as for the fourth part (amiga-news.de reported). All four parts use the Scorpion engine. Now he has released versions for the CD32 for the fourth part separately as well as for the complete series. He also provides cheats for all four parts. (dr)
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27.Sep.2024
Entwickler
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Turn-based strategy game: New demo version of "Ecliptic"
Ecliptic is described by the author as "a mixture of turn based tactical combat and role playing" (amiga-news.de reported) being a visually reminiscent of the retro-futuristic science fiction of the 1970s and 1980s. Now a fourth demo has been released for the game as lha archive.
As the developer reports, the game now makes full use of EHB mode (in German). The chip RAM management has also been changed so that the game should no longer slow down on an A500 with 512 chip RAM.
In addition, the "combat rules" of the game have been revised: the hit points and damage caused by weapons have been simplified and are hopefully better balanced. The robots should also feel different now.
The game requires 1MB RAM, recommended is an Amiga 1200 with HD and Fast RAM. (dr)
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Sprite/Icon/Map editor: Raster Master v4.3 R110 for Windows 10/11
Raster Master is a sprite/icon/map editor for Windows 10/11 which generates RayLib-, PutImagedata and Map code for gcc, AmigaBASIC, Amiga C, Amiga Pascal, QuickBasic, QB64, Quick C, Turbo Pascal, freepascal, Turbo C, Turbo Basic, Power Basic, FreeBASIC, GWBASIC, BASICA, and PC-BASIC.
Numerous changes have been made since our last news item. For example, a sound generator (SFXR) has been added to Raster Master, which allows users to create simple sounds for their games. Sprites can now also be exported to the clipboard and as PNG files.
With the current version 4.3, the Sprite Animation entry has been added to the Tools menu. This allows you to create a sequence of sprites in the Sprite Editor and arrange them in the Sprite Animation sub program to see how they look. The animation can also be exported to a series of PNG files. Many sprite sheets contain animated characters that can be imported into RM using Sprite Sheet Import and previewed using Sprite Animation (YouTube video).
According to the developer, this was the last major component to be finalised. RM is now "useable program to create/import assets for simple 2D games".
(dr)
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26.Sep.2024
LinuxJedi
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Retro Supplies: Four new hardware products
After Andrew 'LinuxJedi' Hutching presented updates for existing hardware projects at the beginning of July (amiga-news.de reported), he is now presenting four new developments:
ZonKEY is a replacement for the 6570 keyboard controller IC used in all models of Amiga 500 keyboards. It contains firmware that Hutching rewrote from scratch using the Amiga hardware manuals and reverse engineering the original chip.
DoohicKEY is a complete keyboard controller replacement board for the Amiga 500 Mitsumi keyboards, which is the most common type of keyboard for the Amiga 500. It uses the same base firmware as ZonKEY and offers additional features such as a two-colour LED (orange/green) for drive indication: orange for FDD activity and optional green for HDD activity.
It uses 100% new parts, even the LEDs are new, with specially designed 3D printed lenses that fit into the Amiga case.
Zinc is the 30pin SIMM version of the 72pin Hafnium diagnostic board which he launched earlier this year: it can be used to determine which RAM tracks on a motherboard have been damaged by a battery.
RGBtoHDMI board for the Amiga 500 enables pixel-perfect HDMI output from the Amiga 500 using a Raspberry Pi Zero (not included). This new version is low enough to keep the HDMI connector and board far away from the accelerator. (dr)
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26.Sep.2024
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Tutorials for AmigaOS 4: Setting up an IDE, transferring software
With Kea Campus, Hans De Ruiter has started a membership programme in which software and electronics tasks are to be discussed and solved (amiga-news.de reported). As announced, he has also set up an Amiga corner on YouTube, in which instructions etc. are published at different times.
After his first article about setting up a cross-compiler for AmigaOS 4 (amiga-news.de reported), he has deepened this topic:
In the following article, he explains how to set up a code editor or integrated development environment (IDE) for cross-compiling to AmigaOS using Visual Studio Code as an example (YouTube video).
In the third part published yesterday, he shows how to copy the software created with it quickly and efficiently to an Amiga (YouTube video).
(dr)
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25.Sep.2024
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Programming: Assembler development environment ASMotor 1.3.1
ASMotor is a portable and generic assembler engine and development system, consisting of a number of ISA specific assemblers, the librarian and the linker. The package can be used as either a cross or native development system.
Output formats include Amiga linker objects and Amiga executables. (snx)
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25.Sep.2024
Thorsten Mampel (ANF)
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Event: Developers and dealers at 25th Amiga-Meeting Nord (Germany)
At its 25th anniversary (amiga-news.de reported) the Amiga-Meeting Nord event in Germany will be joined by the developers Frank Roeger and Michal Schulz as well as the dealers Alinea Computer and HobbyRaum.
Details can be found in our German news-item. (snx)
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25.Sep.2024
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iOS app: 4champ v3.8.0 for accessing Amiga Music Preservation
The iOS program 4champ is a user interface for corresponding mobile devices to access the Amiga Music Preservation database. The new version 3.8.0 offers a visualisation of the amplitudes and an updated Portuguese localisation. (dr)
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25.Sep.2024
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Commodity: DrawerGenie V0.8
Originally written for the Amiga Tool Jam (amiga-news.de reported), Rob 'daedalus2097' Cranley continues to work on his commodity "DrawerGenie", which among other things adds simple toolbars to the drawer windows of the Workbench. The now released version 0.8 fixes a crash when starting with some old prefs files and removes the dependencies for the jpeg.library and zlib.library.
Direct download: DrawerGenie.lha (325 KB) (dr)
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24.Sep.2024
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Experimental test: The Annotated Hacker Test
Swedish tech nerd and software developer Carl Svensson regularly covers topics related to Amiga, development and retro culture in his blog at datagubbe.se. In his new post "The Annotated Hacker Test" under the title link, users can expect an amusing, nostalgic test that puts technical knowledge to the proof in a retro-inspired environment. The goal is to apply classic hacking techniques and answer questions about computers from the 80s and 90s. The test combines fun interactive puzzles related to the hacking scene and retro computing and is aimed at technology enthusiasts who want to test their knowledge in a fun way. (nba)
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23.Sep.2024
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Do-it-yourself: Amiga arcade game machine by the Belgian Amiga Club
The Belgian Amiga Club presents an arcade project on its website that recreates a real arcade experience on the Amiga platform. The project makes it possible to play classic Amiga games in a simulated arcade machine based on an iMac, and offers detailed information on setting up this home arcade system based on the Amiga. The aim is to preserve the charm and authenticity of the Amiga in a realistic arcade machine. All the components and STL files for DIY construction can be found on the website. (nba)
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22.Sep.2024
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Aminet uploads until 21.09.2024
The following files have been added until 21.09.2024 to Aminet:
amigassh.lha comm/net 107K 68k SSH2 for the Amiga
AST_PartyPack24.adf demo/disk 880K 68k Demopack September 10th 2024
cprshwdwn-tsr.adf demo/disk 880K 68k OCS-demo Skrolli 2025
10AmazingCatFacts.zip demo/intro 20K 68k 10 Amazing Cat Facts
mns-yoo.lha demo/intro 126K 68k AGA 64K at Satellite 2K
SegTracker.lha dev/debug 16K 68k A global SegList tracking uti...
Rebuild.lha dev/gui 183K 68k Amiga Reaction GUI Builder
HWP_SID.lha dev/hwood 280K ALL Play SID files with Hollywood
Voodoo.lha driver/vid 14K 68k Voodoo P96 driver
GIMemoryGameAros.zip game/board 425K x86 GI Memory Game
TheLostPixel_v1.0.lha game/jump 462K 68k The Lost Pixel
3doc_m68020_v1.0.lha gfx/3d 2.2M 68k 3D Object Converter for Amiga...
AmiArcadia.lha misc/emu 7.9M 68k Signetics-based machines emul...
AmiArcadiaMOS.lha misc/emu 8.2M MOS Signetics-based machines emul...
AmiArcadia-OS4.lha misc/emu 8.5M OS4 Signetics-based machines emul...
Mame106MiniMixBeta3.lha misc/emu 5.2M 68k MAME 0.106 MiniMix Beta
imp3.lha mus/play 54K 68k Do stuff on Amiga!
Prevodnik145.lha util/conv 205K 68k CZECH texts&catalogs converte...
containerkit.lha util/libs 20K 68k provides containers + related...
AmigaGPT.lha util/misc 221K OS4 App for chatting to ChatGPT
VATestprogram.zip util/misc 25M 68k Versatile Amiga Testprogram
isomount.lha util/rexx 45K Mounting ipf,dms,adf,hdf,iso ...
kingcon_deu.lha util/shell 3K V1.16 German catalog for KingCon
DrawerGenie.lha util/wb 242K 68k Toolbar for Workbench Drawers
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OS4Depot uploads until 21.09.2024
The following files have been added until 21.09.2024 to OS4Depot:
imp3.lha aud/pla 54kb 4.0 Do stuff on Amiga!
arabic_console_device... dri/inp 3Mb 4.1 An arabic console device, line &...
amiarcadia.lha emu/gam 8Mb 4.0 Signetics-based machines emulator
tetris.lha gam/puz 7Mb 4.1 Another tetris clone..
amigagpt.lha net/cha 221kb 4.1 App for chatting to ChatGPT
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AROS-Archives-Uploads bis 21.09.2024
The following files have been added until 21.09.2024 to AROS Archives:
gimemorygamearos.zip gam/mis 425kb Memory Game
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MorphOS-Storage uploads until 21.09.2024
The following files have been added until 21.09.2024 to MorphOS-Storage:
RapaGUI_2.2a.lha Dependencies/Hollywood A cross-platform GUI to...
AmiArcadia_33.30.lha Emulation A Signetics-based machi...
PrimatePlunge_1.1a.lha Games/Platform This is just a quick po...
fheroes2_1.1.2.lha Games/Strategy fheroes2 is a recreatio...
Amoebax_0.2.0.lha Games/Think This is just a quick po...
Iris_1.36.lha MorphOS-update Iris, the MorphOS email...
Easy2Install_1.0b56.lha Network/PackageManager A package manager to do...
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22.Sep.2024
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WHDLoad: New installers until 21.09.2024
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 21.09.2024:
- 2024-09-20 new: Sqrxz 4: Cold Cash (Retroguru) done by DJ Mike (Info, Image)
- 2024-09-20 new: Sqrxz 3: Adventure For Love (Retroguru) done by DJ Mike (Info, Image)
- 2024-09-20 new: Sqrxz 2: Two Seconds Until Death (Retroguru) done by DJ Mike (Info, Image)
- 2024-09-19 improved: Another World (The Company) default interrupts and other unused code removed (Info)
- 2024-09-17 improved: Willy The Kid (Kingsoft) walkthrough updated (Info)
- 2024-09-17 fixed: Windwalker (Origin) stack size patch corrected (Info)
- 2024-09-16 updated: Windwalker (Origin) access fault fixed, stack problems fixed, unused code/data removed from slave (Info)
- 2024-09-16 improved: Desert Strike (Paradox) removed unused interrupt stuff (Info)
- 2024-09-16 improved: Violator (Code Masters) Quattro version fixed, more trainers, CD32 controls added, WHDLoad 19 needed (Info)
- 2024-09-15 fixed: Little Princess 2 (Night Owl Design) access fault fixed (Info, Image)
- 2024-09-15 new: Little Princess 2 (Night Owl Design) done by DJ Mike (Info, Image)
- 2024-09-15 new: Little Princess (Night Owl Design) done by DJ Mike (Info, Image)
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22.Sep.2024
Mastodon (ANF)
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Buffered CF2IDE adapter for Amiga 600/1200
According to the Canadian supplier Retro Rewind they are selling the first buffered Compact Flash IDE adapter for the Amiga 600 and 1200. Buffering a total of 24 signals makes the system more stable. In addition, a converter prevents the hard disk LED from lighting up permanently on some CF cards.
Furthermore the connection of another drive via the 44-pin connector CN3 is supported, whereby the respective card is set as master or slave via the jumper J1. (snx)
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22.Sep.2024
Andreas Falkenhahn (ANF)
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Hollywood: SID plugin 2.0
Press release: Airsoft Softwair, the hardest working men in code business, are back on your screen with version 2.0 of the SID plugin for Hollywood. Once this plugin is installed, Hollywood will "automagically" be able to play SID files just like any other audio file. Version 2.0 is a major update which now uses completely different SID core.
Version 1.x of the SID plugin was based on the rather outdated TinySID core whereas version 2 now uses the state-of-the-art cRSID replayer written by Hermit (Mihaly Horvath) which features a much more accurate SID emulation that also supports the RSID format (Real SID). Additionally, version 2.0 comes with several other new features like the possibility to set the SID model to emulate (6581 or 8580) and several convenience enhancements for users of Hollywood 10.
A demo applet which demonstrates the playback of a SID file is included. This applet can also be run using the freely available Hollywood Player so people who don't own the full version of Hollywood can check it out as well.
You can download the plugin from the official Hollywood portal. Thanks to Hollywood's cross-platform plugin system versions for AmigaOS3, AmigaOS4, MorphOS, WarpOS, AROS (x86), Linux (arm, ppc, x86, x64), macOS (arm64, ppc, x86, x64), Windows (x86, x64), Android and iOS are provided.
To download SID music visit the High Voltage SID Collection. (snx)
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22.Sep.2024
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Game launcher: X-bEnCh 1.3 (public beta version)
Jim Neray's X-bEnCH is a graphical user interface with up to 640 colors (AGA; 128 on OCS/ECS computers) that can replace the Workbench for starting WHDLoad games and other applications and requires few resources; an integrated command line and the Xpl0rEr file manager are also available.
The hard disk can be searched automatically for WHDLoad games and other executable programs. For the latter, manual start scripts can be created with the internal scripting system "X-bEnCh Scripts". X-bEnCh runs on all Amigas.
Changes in version 1.3 (beta):
- X-bEnCh.guide
- X-bEnCh.guide updated and now fully up to date
- X-bEnCh.guide updated with the Fix Fonts feature added with this release
- Xinit 4.9
- If "Fix Fonts" switch is activated, now kick the system custom fonts to preserve X-bEnCh normal design
- "Fix Fonts" was breaking the Workbench screen fade to black. Fixed
- User Workbench custom fonts were breaking fonts of X-bEnCh Xsetup panels buttons and XCli font. Fixed
- "C:Wait" command check removed (Useless since a long time)
- Spreaded/Shared over networks registration keys check added. These keys are no more actives from now and for the incomings releases
- Registration keys are now availables from micromiga.com
- If no reg key was found, after the countdown you were able to leave the "please reg screen" with the left mouse button or the game controler fire button. Now you can also use your keyboard with the "Enter", "Return" or "Space" key
- Xmenu 3.9
- Release version updated for the "Debug/log" option
- Text updated
- Xlaunch 5.3
- Free Chip/Fast available displayed was highter than reality. Fixed
- If listings was edited by hand, too much entry may been displayed. Now fixed. No more simply pickup entry from file until the end of file is reached - No only pickup what is supposed to be pickedup
- Since the implementation of the new realtype tooltypes scan loop, there was a bug; If there was no .info file for the .slave of a game or if something goes wrong with the content of the .info file, the launcher was ending on a black screen. This is now fixed. If an issue is detected with the info file of a game, the slave is now launched with the default whdload parameters (as set up in Xsetup)
- Games table may don't have enough rooms in some cases. Fixed
- If you added more entries to the Favs list than the number of pages initialized for the Favs list at the launcher init, they weren't displayed until you leave and then restart the launcher. Fixed
- Manual type listings fix : CD (Change directory) was missed. Can cause some troubles with some tools/games/demos/... Fixed
- Amount of memory displayed was wrong. Fixed
- XplorEr 2.4
- Fixed the unit displayed for the free ram available (from KB to Kb)
- Xcli 2.3
- Sysinfo cmd updated to 0.7
- Sysinfo: AGA chipset was in some case detected as ECS 2MB. Fixed
- Sysinfo cmd updated to 0.6
- Sysinfo: CPU typo fix from "Mc680x0" to "MC 680x0"
- Sysinfo: ROM 47 displayed as "3.2" is now displayed as "3.2/3.2.x"
- Sysinfo: RAM display format unified on 9 characters + "kB"
- Xsetup 5.4
- "Fix Fonts" button added to "My Sytem" setup panel. When activated this option will force the X-bEnCh font over the system custom fonts. Usefull only if you have changed the default system font
- Free Chip/Fast available displayed was highter than reality. Fixed
- When updating a whdload list, the infofiles scan was locked on 0% even if the scan goes well and finish without any issue. Now fixed
- In some cases freemem, and other things were blinking a bit when being displayed/updated on screen. Fixed
- Font used in the interface is now MicroKnight instead of topaz
- Time/clock was'nt saved correctly when they were set from X-bEnCh setup pannel (My System/Set Clock). Now fixed
- Pushing "Esc" key when scanning your hard drive now instantly stop the scan
- Added a message on screen when user break the scan with ESC key
- Finaly fixed the wrong path scan issue in the scan engine
- Missed whdload games by the scan engine is now fixed
- Fast/Full scan mode bugs fix
- Now in Fast mode, if no slaves are found, the displayed message at the end of the scan suggest you to try the Full scan mode
- The message "Please enter a path to scan before trying to update!" was displayed when trying to update a manual list type. Fixed
- If Manual type list was selected the list type was'nt saved. Fixed
- Now when "Updating" a manual list, check if the listing really exist and count the number of entry; then save it to the launcher prefs
- When updating a manual list, check if the dir exist and if not, stop the update and display an error message with the problematic entry number
- Amount of memory displayed was wrong. Fixed
- Code cleaned (Nearly 20% of old useless code deleted)
- If something goes wrong with the scan path, the unvalid scan path is now displayed. (Essentially for debug purpose at the moment.)
- Xexit 1.7
- If "Fix Fonts" switch is activated, restore the system custom fonts before leaving X-bEnCh
- User Workbench custom fonts fixed when leaving Xb to Workbench
(snx)
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22.Sep.2024
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Event: Amiga Belfast 2024
On November 2nd Amiga users of Northern Ireland meet in Belfast. Who would like to bring his own computer along is asked to mention this on registration. Further information on the event is not available. (snx)
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21.Sep.2024
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SCALA-MM game conversion: Beyond a Steel Sky
After Adventure 2 Remake, 'Quantum Code Monk', formerly 'grindercowboy', has released a second game project for Scala MM: Beyond a Steel Sky is a conversion of the 2020 sequel of the same name to Beneath a Steel Sky as a point'n'click adventure game. This is also his contribution to AmiGameJam 2024. The first part of the game is available for download, the second (and final) part will follow soon. Scala or the Scala-MM-Player and 4 MB RAM are required. (dr)
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20.Sep.2024
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Amiga emulator for macOS: vAmiga V3.0b2
Starting with version 2.6.1, developer Dirk Hoffmann made changes to the internal architecture of his Amiga emulator vAmiga for MacOS with the aim of porting the new emulator architecture of VirtualC64 v5.0 to vAmiga in order to enable features such as Run-Ahead (background article). Now he has released the second beta version of version 3, which, among others, introduces this feature. Changes compared to the first beta version:
- Inserting floppy disks failed to work for some file formats such as EXE files.
- Fixed a bug that routed some key events to the Amiga keyboard instead of RetroShell.
- The CIA panel occasionally reported idle times exceeding 100%.
The minimum system requirement for its emulator is macOS 11.0. (dr)
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19.Sep.2024
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Chat software: AmigaGPT v1.6.3 for AmigaOS 3 and 4
Cameron Armstrong has written AmigaGPT, a chat program for AmigaOS 3.2 that uses the power of the chatbot ChatGPT (amiga-news.de reported). Originally written for AmigaOS 3.2, the programme meanwhile also supports AmigaOS 3.9, Cloanto's Workbench 3.X and AmigaOS 4.1. In version 1.6.3, a bug when receiving chat messages has been fixed.
Download: AmigaGPT.lha (221 KB) (dr)
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19.Sep.2024
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Creating Amiga Reaction GUIs: ReBuild v1.2.0 for AmigaOS 3/4
In mid-November last year, we introduced Darren 'dmcoles' Cole's "ReBuild" in detail, which is intended to make it possible to create graphical user interfaces for ReAction, the evolution of ClassAct (for example EmptyADF). Although ReBuild is not optimised for AmigaOS 4, the designer runs without problems using 68k emulation. Changes of version 1.2.0:
- fix getfile readonly code not being generated when TRUE
- use macros setting was not fully applied to all object definitions
- fix os4 issues with penmap and bitmap gadgets
- rename 'name' fields to 'label'
- add identifier field for all gadgets
- add child labels for gradient slider and palette gadgets
- add support for checkable/toggle/mutual menu items
- add 'move into vlayout' and 'move into hlayout' menu options
- implement reopen function
- add hint text option to all gadgets
- rename incorrect window gadget help label
- set window gadget help to default to true
- window activate flag defaults to true
- adding new gadget now inserts after currently selected gadget instead of at the end
- add menu keyboard shortcuts
- add undo/redo capability
- save code preview and preview window positions to project file
- update project file format to v2
- add tooltype options for code previews and code preview window position
- settings saved to envarc:
- add realtime code preview window
- set selected item to root layout for new project
- make main window and code preview window remember their last positions
- add preview window width + height properties
- add link to vscroll to text field gadget
- add link to hscroll and link to vscroll to text editor gadget
- add link to slider gadget for integer gadget
- add horizontal scroll flag to texteditor
- throw an error on startup if neither textfield or texteditor gadgets are present
- all gadget types now have label property
- set preview window settings based on window definition
- re-arrange some gadget settings pages to try to better fit them in 640*256
- Add an edit button on main window
Michael Bergmann has created a detailed PDF tutorial for the tool, which can be downloaded from GitHub.
Download: Rebuild1.2.0.lha (183 KB) (dr)
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19.Sep.2024
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MorphOS: E-Mail client Iris 1.36
Jacek 'jacadcaps' Piszczek has released version 1.36 of his e-mail client Iris for MorphOS. With this version, GMail/Outlook/Yahoo mail authentication is performed in a browser window within Iris instead of launching Wayfarer. Several minor issues have also been fixed. (dr)
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18.Sep.2024
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Motorola68k emulation: Emu68 v1.03
Michal Schulz has released an update of his Motorola68K emulation Emu68 for the ARM architecture focussing on the PiStorm and PiStorm32lite (amiga-news.de reported). Compared to version 1.0, Emu68 v1.03 offers the following changes:
- Accesses to non-existent memory areas return data other than just a 0xFF value - this avoids an error in Lha
- Update of unicam.resource to the latest version. This is used with the Framethrower (A1200) or HDaMI (A600) hardware extensions to output the Amiga's RGB image from the Pi via HDMI.
- Fixed bug in buptest where the chip ram was overwritten
- New option for cmdline.txt: z3_disable - this disables all Emu68-Zorro3 boards completely. This means: no RTG, no WiFi, no microSD hard discs
(dr)
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18.Sep.2024
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Video: "NetFS Revised" under MorphOS
On his YouTube channel 'JellyPowered', MorphOS developer 'jPV' has published a video showing the NetFS Revised developed by Philippe Rimauro in action. This network file system enables the mounting of drives between MorphOS and AmigaOS systems and thus allows the exchange of files between them while retaining protection bits. NetFS Revised also includes a tool to access ARexx ports remotely. The developer has also added a corresponding entry to the MorphOS library. (dr)
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17.Sep.2024
Stay Forever (LinkedIn)
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Visual artist Carsten Wieland (Wet: The Sexy Empire) has passed away
German graphic artist Carsten Wieland, known for his work on games like "Wet: The Sexy Empire" and "Bazooka Sue", has died at the age of 59.
In the 1990s, Wieland shaped the German game scene with his unique graphic style and was involved in over 50 games. He created characters such as Lula, Chewy, and Bazooka Sue, and later founded his own studio, New Generation Software. In addition to his work in the game industry, he later devoted himself to watercolor painting and shared his knowledge in books and workshops.
In a recent podcast episode (146), our colleagues from Stay Forever are discussing the cult game "Wet: The Sexy Empire. (nba)
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17.Sep.2024
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Amiga Pregnant Mouse: optical replacement board (PCB) and 3D-printed shell
For the once quite unique, now very rare 'Amiga Pregnant Mouse', which could be found mainly on the Amiga 3000 with two or three buttons, there are new spare parts for experienced, experimental do-it-yourself fans.
The PregnantLaserMouse-project on GitHub by Board Folk is a printed circuit board (PCB) project that represents an optimised, optical replacement board for this mouse. The Gerber files needed for reproduction (and further modification), a list of the required components and tools, as well as documentation, can be found on the GitHub page for the project and can be obtained free of charge.
Matching this, user Maxim7745 offers free STL files for 3D printing parts of the Amiga Pregnant Mouse as a two- or three-button variant on the printables.com platform. The top and bottom parts, ball, buttons and plug can be conveniently printed out using his data. Alternatively, Dennis van den Broek also offers parts of the Amiga Pregnant Mouse with three mouse buttons for 3D printing, but for a small fee. This way, defective parts of an existing mouse can be replaced or a completely new mouse can be 3D-printed. (nba)
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17.Sep.2024
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Commodity: DrawerGenie V0.7
Originally written for the Amiga Tool Jam (amiga-news.de reported), Rob 'daedalus2097' Cranley continues to work on his commodity "DrawerGenie" and has now released version 0.7. DrawerGenie allows you to add simple toolbars to the drawer windows of the Workbench, among other things. Changes to version 0.7:
- Added palette-remapping for toolbar graphics
- Added support for user-defined toolbar graphics
- Added support for XAD un-archiver
- Added support for transparency in icon imagery
- Added option to set polling frequency
- Added support for AISS (incomplete)
- Fixed many bugs throughout, including:
- Created archives only contained one selected icon
- Misaligned dropdown menus
- Misaligned options in Prefs window
Direct download: DrawerGenie.lha (242 KB) (dr)
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16.Sep.2024
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Hollywood: GUI plugin RapaGUI 2.2a
Press release: For the RapaGUI version 2.2 released three weeks ago (amiga-news.de reported) an update has been released which fixes a bug that only affects the Amiga version. All other platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android) are not affected. The new version is now available for download on the Hollywood portal. (dr)
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16.Sep.2024
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Developer log: PiStorm16 boots
In his latest post on Patreon, Emu68 developer Michal Schulz reports that he has booted a PiStorm16 in his A600 for the very first time (YouTube video). Unlike the classic PiStorm, this accelerator card uses an Efinix FPGA chip, just like the PiStorm32-lite. The current model was developed for the A600 and for CM4 (Compute Module 4). (dr)
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16.Sep.2024
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Event: Saku 2024 on 22nd September in Oulu (Finland)
Press release: Finnish Amiga Users Group is happy to announce the return of the Saku events! Started in 1997, Saku is the longest running Amiga show in Finland. We will hold our Saku 2024 event in Oulu, Finland on Sunday, September 22nd.
The event will feature many classic Amiga computers from A500 to A4000, FPGA setups, and next generation systems. Visitors can use all setups freely for gaming and other activities.
There will be several game competitions with prizes and demos are shown on a big screen. The latest Amiga Future magazines are available for reading, as well as other magazines from all decades. Finnish Amiga retailer AmiGarage will be present with some Amiga goodies.
Admittance is free of charge. Saku 2024 will start at 14:00 on September 22nd at Oulun Tetra ground floor conference room at Mäkelininkatu 31. (dr)
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16.Sep.2024
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Linux: Kernel 6.11.0 for AmigaOne X1000/X5000
Parallel to the release of the Linux Kernel 6.11, Christian 'xeno74' Zigotzky has finally compiled it after numerous tests for the AmigaOne X1000 and X5000. Among other things, it contains a new NTFS3 driver from Paragon Software. In addition, the DPAA Ethernet now works without problems.
Download: linux-image-6.11.0-X1000_X5000.tar.gz (61 MB) (dr)
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15.Sep.2024
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Amiga emulator for macOS: vAmiga V3.0b1
Starting with version 2.6.1, developer Dirk Hoffmann made changes to the internal architecture of his Amiga emulator vAmiga for MacOS with the aim of porting the new emulator architecture of VirtualC64 v5.0 to vAmiga in order to enable features such as Run-Ahead (background article). Now he has released the first beta version of version 3, which introduces this feature. He writes about it:
"When run-ahead is enabled, two emulator instances run side by side: the primary instance and the run-ahead instance. The primary instance emulates the Amiga as usual, while the run-ahead instance runs several frames ahead and generates the image texture. Both emulator instances stay in sync with a time delay, and any changes in the primary instance, e.g., triggered by a joystick event, forces the run-ahead instance to be recreated. Run-ahead mode is meant for gaming as it considerably decreases the lag between an external event, e.g., a gamepad or keyboard event, and its recognition inside the emulator.
Accommodating this feature required significant changes to vAmiga’s architecture, resulting in a major update to the codebase. While these improvements have streamlined the internal workings of the emulator, they’ve also introduced some bugs - an expected outcome with such a substantial change."
The author therefore asks for feedback in this regard. He has also implemented the following improvements, among others:
- Snapshot compression
- Loading and saving memory contents
- Improved Headless app
- RetroShell as as serial port device
- Beamtrap debug feature
- RetroShell commands via the command line
The minimum system requirement for its emulator is macOS 11.0. (dr)
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15.Sep.2024
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Python script: Quarterback ADF file extractor AmigaQB_extract 0.4.2
AmigaQB_extract is a Python script that aims to restore backup copies created with the Quarterback program more successfully than the original in the event of damages. For example, the catalog stored on the first and last floppy disk is no longer needed.
The disks must be available as ADF images in order to use AmigaQB_extract. Backup copies that have not been split over several disks, but saved as a single larger file, cannot be read out for now. (snx)
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15.Sep.2024
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Emulator package: R4 update for Amiga Forever 10
Yesterday, version 10 of the Amiga Forever emulator package received a fourth update. The free update brings improved touch and multi-touch support as well as extended logging functions. In addition, if you have C64 Forever installed as well, one player will also check if there are updates for the other one. (snx)
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15.Sep.2024
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Interview with Cyril Houzé (Dune AGA project)
Amigatronics has conducted a 22-question interview with Cyril 'Barjack' Houzé at the title link. The graphic designer is the initiator of the AGA remake of the adventure classic Dune, which is currently in development (amiga-news.de reported). (snx)
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15.Sep.2024
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Aminet uploads until 14.09.2024
The following files have been added until 14.09.2024 to Aminet:
goodasnew.adf demo/disk 880K 68k 4th at Revision 2024
rewardision.adf demo/disk 880K 68k Demo from Revision 2024
Void-Greetro.zip demo/disk 313K 68k Greetro from MountainBytes 2024
xmen_vintage_glow.zip demo/disk 834K 68k 9th at Revision 2024
VoidandWC-Sorry.zip demo/intro 64K 64KB Intro Revision 2024
HWP_RapaGUI.lha dev/hwood 7.3M ALL Cross-platform GUI toolkit fo...
REDPILLGameCreator.lha dev/misc 5.8M 68k Game Creator with AGA support
S3ViRGE.lha driver/vid 5K 68k S3Virge PCI P96 driver
Voodoo.lha driver/vid 14K 68k Voodoo P96 driver
mariaconv.lha gfx/conv 41K 68k Convert images to/from Maria'...
AmigaVisionPro.lha gfx/misc 42K AmigaVisionPro spanish texts ...
AmiArcadia.lha misc/emu 7.9M 68k Signetics-based machines emul...
AmiArcadiaMOS.lha misc/emu 8.2M MOS Signetics-based machines emul...
AmiArcadia-OS4.lha misc/emu 8.5M OS4 Signetics-based machines emul...
AmiVms.lha misc/emu 3.8M 68k Simulates OpenVMS commands
CIAgent.lha misc/emu 202K OS4 Minimal CIA resources/hardwar...
rogue_combat_10.zip mods/crash 31K Looping Game Music. 8 bit xm
rogue_combat_21.zip mods/crash 11K Looping Game Music (1993). 8 ...
rogue_combat_3.zip mods/crash 52K Looping Metal Music. 8 bit xm
CharacterMap.lha text/misc 71K 68k Browse character set and copy...
ToolsMenu.lha util/cdity 79K 68k Add tools and projects to the...
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15.Sep.2024
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OS4Depot uploads until 14.09.2024
The following files have been added until 14.09.2024 to OS4Depot:
arabic_console_device... dri/inp 3Mb 4.1 An arabic console device, line &...
amiarcadia.lha emu/gam 8Mb 4.0 Signetics-based machines emulator
ciagent.lha emu/mis 202kb 4.0 Minimal CIA resources and hardwa...
blackivan.lha gam/car 24Mb 4.0 A blackjack clone
db_icons_pack_01.lha gra/ico 888kb 4.1 Various icons in AmigaOS 4.1 style
hwp_rapagui.lha lib/hol 7Mb 4.0 Hollywood plugin for GUI creation
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15.Sep.2024
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AROS Archives uploads until 14.09.2024
The following files have been added until 14.09.2024 to AROS Archives:
blackivan.lha gam/car 24Mb A blackjack clone
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15.Sep.2024
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MorphOS-Storage uploads until 14.09.2024
The following files have been added until 14.09.2024 to MorphOS-Storage:
CVBasic-0.7.0.lha Development/Cross BASIC compiler for Cole...
AmiArcadia_33.22.lha Emulation A Signetics-based machi...
BlackIvan_2.00.lha Games/Card A special version of cl...
sdl2-pong_1.0.lha Games/Misc Port of sdl2-pong
sdl2-space-invaders_1.... Games/Shoot2D Port of sdl2-space-inva...
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15.Sep.2024
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WHDLoad: New installers until 14.09.2024
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 14.09.2024:
- 2024-09-13 improved: A320 Airbus Vol. 2 (Rainer Bopf Software) icons updated (Info)
- 2024-09-11 fixed: Desert Strike (Paradox) interrupts fixed (Info)
- 2024-09-08 fixed: Trex Warrior (Thalion) soundfx issue fixed, supports another version, slave uses less chip memory, files are used instead of disk image and more (Info)
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15.Sep.2024
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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:
- LFF (Skid Row Cracktro)
- Paranoimia 2024 Tyros Edition
- Behind the Walls Live Performance
- Xenon 2 Megablast - Turn it up!!
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14.Sep.2024
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Platform game: "Dr. Dangerous: Secrets of the Temple of Xol'Tan" released
After five test versions, hoogames has released its platformer "Dr Dangerous: Secrets of the Temple of Xol'Tan", inspired by the Amiga classic Rick Dangerous and created with the Scorpion Engine (YouTube video).
In addition to the ADF and lha version, an archive for THEA500 Mini is also available. (dr)
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13.Sep.2024
Spillhistorie (E-Mail)
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Interview with Jim Sachs
Following on from the double interview on Ports of Call conducted together with Hans Arne Jacobsen (amiga-news.de reported), Joachim Froholt has now spoken to Jim Sachs again for their Norwegian website “Spillhistorie” at the title link in order to trace his career.
The article begins with the former Air Force pilot's first C64 game, Saucer Attack, which he describes as a game that everyone owned but nobody bought. Regarding his first Amiga game, Defender of the Crown, Jim Sachs already explained in an earlier interview that it took him a whole week to create his first background screen with the original Amiga painting programs and that Deluxe Paint later reduced the comparable effort to three to four days.
After dropping out of his last direct project for Commodore due to conflicting specifications, and also completing "Defender of the Crown II", further stations were the CompuTrainer software for exercise bikes, which provided a corresponding racing bike landscape simulation, and especially his 3D aquarium screensavers, which were finally taken over by Microsoft and brought him to the realization that one should never do business with this company without a lawyer. Returning to the games market, though, he rules out - being born in 1949 he would be too old now for that. (snx)
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13.Sep.2024
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Linux: Stable long-term kernel 5.10.225 for AmigaOne X1000/X5000
Parallel to the current kernels (amiga-news.de reported), Christian 'xeno74' Zigotzky also provides the latest version of the stable long-term kernel for the AmigaOne X1000 and X5000. It is suitable for old Linux distributions that do not work with the latest kernels, such as Ubuntu 10.04, or if users have problems with the latest kernels. He has now released version 5.10.225 with PowerPC fixes. (dr)
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13.Sep.2024
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Aracade classic: Elevator Action for AGA Amigas
After the publication of two preview videos (amiga-news.de reported), the first playable version of Jean-François 'jotd' Fabre's Amiga port of the Taito arcade classic Elevator Action is now available for AGA Amigas. Currently music and sound FX are still missing and some colours still need to be adjusted. At the moment you can start the game on the Workbench, an ADF version will follow. Source code is available on GitHub. (dr)
[News message: 13. Sep. 2024, 06:29] [Comments: 0]
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12.Sep.2024
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Video: Compiling the Menace source code, part 1
In a first video, the YouTube channel 'Dave Poo 2' presented the commercial Shoot 'Em Up Menace, which was released in 1988. The source code was later published in several issues of the British Amiga Format magazine.
In the current video, an attempt is made to assemble the source code and then compile it. (dr)
[News message: 12. Sep. 2024, 10:20] [Comments: 0]
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