Category: Computers
There is a new website created by Marcus ‘ALB42’ Sackrow where you can create programs using Free-Pascal and compile them directly in the browser window. After the program is compiled, you can download the source and also executable. Seem to me that this browser-based IDE is meant to be used in your Amiga OS as it doesn’t create a disk image…
Unless you are a purist-masochist retro enthusiast, cross-development is the way to go when creating new software for the old machines. The idea is to use the power of modern computers to code, compile and run the software and then test/run it in a real machine at the end. I’ve been poking the CoCo cross-development tools for a while, and I…
There is a new kid on the block (Sinclair Neighborhood!) A new printed magazine about everything ZX Spectrum has been announced, targeting the Portuguese-speakers around the World. Espectro is being created by a joint-venture between Brazilian and Portuguese enthusiasts, including Ivan Barroso (who also publishes the gaming magazine Pushstart) and Marcus Vinicius Garrett Chiado, a seasoned author that published “1983: The…
After the brilliant CP-500 miniature built by Everaldo R. Lima that we showed in last February, we are happy to see another incredible DIY project, a working miniature of nothing less than the Apple II! Video game engineer Chris Larkin built a working miniature Apple II replica, using a $9 CHIP card, and LCD TFT screen. The machine works like the big…
Freeze64 issue 10 is now available for purchase. The 10th issue is also the 1-year anniversary one, and because of that, it brings some nice behind the scenes information about the fanzine, early designs, etc. It also brings among others great articles, the first part of an interview with the C64 developer and creator of games like Paradroid, Andrew Braybrook; a new guide showing…
While we are on the MSX topic, msx.org recently announced more News regarding the MSX2. “Who Dares Wins” by Retroforce will be available to purchase for 35€ at the 51st Barcelona MSX users meeting which is being held in Barcelona at centre “Jove la Fontana“, Spain on Saturday 17th of June. Following the meeting, next batches will be available through the…
Hot of the press News! from the awesome MSX website, msx.org! Retroworks team have decided to port the Action/Platformer “The Sword of IANNA” to MSX2! The game was originally planned for the ZX Spectrum (also in development). To play the game the requirements are as follows. MSX2 or higher and PSG sound. This isn’t just a straight port though, the graphics,…
The only upside of Radio Shack demise is the sales that happen to clear inventory. Following the store’s fire sales, the company has opened its vaults and is auctioning historical equipment and memorabilia through UBid Estate and Auctions. There are plenty of catalogs, paintings, posters, and of course retro computers. A quick glance at the list filtering by TRS-80 shows a…
Jim Bagley has released some new interesting News regarding info about game loading screens on the ZX Spectrum Next and a New Game! Jim wrote: A quick test to see what some new loading screens could look like :) these were just some ST loading screens quickly resized to 256×192 and put into Spectrum Next palette. Let me know what…
In Lumberjack Reloaded you are eh….. a lumberjack that has the task to cut the trees while avoiding to branches that are coming in your direction. The premise is simple but the video below shows a clever game with cute graphics and catchy soundtrack. The game is set to be released in July but you can pre-order it now for…
