Category: Retro News
Arstechnica has published the article WordStar: A writer’s word processor which talks about the iconic word processor released in 1979 for CP/M and later on for DOS and Windows. The author tries to show why the text based editor is still the tool of choice for many writers, like George R. R. Martin, that wrote A Song of Ice and Fire using the DOS-based…
ZERO and the Castle of Infinite Sadness was released earlier as a freeware 32k ROM in the MSXDev ’14. Dioniso has been working on an improved 48k ROM version, with the following enhancements: expanding the stages from 35 to 80 added an intro demo updated graphics fixed sprite detection routines modifying the easy mode so that the screen won’t be…
Club Info 145 is a German language d64 Magazine for the Commodore C116, C16 and Commodore Plus/4. The following articles are included; Forum, Scene, Tips & Tricks, Gradm. In Bogenm., Gr. Gem. Teiler, Matatu, 1010, Spionsuche, Castle, Matcher, Exorcist, Pearl Diver, Blasto, Brickhunter, Flappy Dot, Wallbreak, Computerspass, Hardwar (7501), Uninvited, Music Composer Synth, and Andere Systemen. Download: club_info_145.zip Source: plus4world.powweb.com
VIChaos is a port of the Spectrum game for VIC-20. The game requires 16k memory expansion. VIChaos is a turn based wizard battle strategy game for 0-8 players. The original version by Julian Gollop was released on the Spectrum in 1985. This port is based on the GBA port sources (chaos-0.82). Source code is included in the download. Download: vichaos.zip Source:…
Issue 96 of ‘Commodore Free’, the magazine dedicated to Commodore computers is now available for download. The magazine is available in the following formats; PDF, ePUB, MOBI, HTML, TXT, SEQ and D64 disk image. Website: http://www.commodorefree.com Previous Issue: Commodore Free issue95.pdf
A new episode of Floppy Days Podcast is now available. In this episode; New Acquisitions Ultimate 1MB – http://lotharek.pl/product.php?pid=67 “Atari DOS 2.5:1050 Disk Drive Owner’s Manual” – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atari_DOS “Art of Atari” book by Tim Lapetino – http://www.amazon.com/dp/1524101036/?tag=flodaypod-20 News BASIC 10-liners contest – http://gkanold.wixsite.com/homeputerium/basic-10liners-2017 RetroChallenge 2017/04 – http://retrochallenge.tuxdriver.com/ Upcoming Shows VCF East – http://vcfed.org/wp/festivals/vintage-computer-festival-east/, March 31-April 2, 2017, InfoAge Science Center,…
The 8-Bit Guy takes a look at 4 different ways to achieve 80 columns display on the Commodore 64. [youtube BJzOErvJwZs nolink] YouTube: The 8-Bit Guy
The Retrogaming Times is a Retro Computer Magazine (English language) for all retro computer fans. In this edition; Prepare to Qualify Upcoming Events More C64! Street Fighter II: The World Warrior Apple IIGS Super Mario Bros. Nintendo 64 Controller CoolBoy 198 in 1 VZ-200 & VZ-300 Retrogaming Dealers Trivia Recap See You Next Game. Website: classicplastic.net
Kilobyte Magazine is a hobbyist magazine dedicated to 8-bit computing today. This edition contains the following articles: Floppy disks, Tapecart, CD games, MOS chips, Athanor, Moonspire and 8-bit Civilizations. Website: https://issuu.com/kilobytemagazine/
AmigaMAD is an English/Norwegian pdf magazine. The latest edition contains the following: MacOSX/MorphOS, AROS, AmigaOS 4.1 FE, Jay Miner, Jack Tramiel and the AmigaOneX5000. Download: amigamad-60-2016-01.pdf Source: amiga.zone
