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GOTHEM - Game Of THE Month / Re: October 2025 - Ditris
« Last post by intangybles on October 29, 2025, 07:19:31 am »Going to give this a bash on my new "toy". I just added the Amiga core to it!
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GOTHEM is up for November! Sorry for the delay. Good game this month!
Ditris lands in Gothem for October! Have fun!
Sorry for the late release - September GOTHAM is live - and it's a great one! Get into it!! 
GOTHEM August is almost live. I have pre-posted and hope to enable in the morning. Have fun!!!!!!!
July GOTHEM is live! Looks like another great game. Check it out!
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General Retro Computing Chatter / Re: SHADOW GANGS ZERO - Retro-style ninja action game for Shinobi fans !
« Last post by Marcio D. on October 18, 2025, 01:38:30 pm »Level design update:
In his latest post on the campaign page, the developer informs us that the first pass of level design has been finished. The second pass is now underway, which focuses on refining each level’s layout, enemy placement, and gameplay flow to near-final quality. At the current pace, this second pass should be finished around mid-December 2025.
After the second pass, the third pass work will begin, which involves integrating all final graphics for levels, characters, menus, and other visual elements. And then the final pass is the optimization and polish phase, to ensure the game runs smoothly and meets the high standards being aimed for. The developer promises to keep backers fully informed of all progress as it happens.
The game has 42 levels, comprised of:
- 35 regular levels
- 5 boss levels
- 2 bonus levels
Graphics update:
The artists have begun working on background animations to liven up the levels. They're also remastering the special effects such as blood, explosions, and impact visuals to ensure they look their best - i.e. smoother motion and more animation frames. The developer is sparing no expense in giving these elements the attention they deserve.
Spread the word!
Tell your friends about Shadow Gangs Zero. The more support the campaign receives, the better the final product:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jkmcorp/shadow-gangs-zero
In his latest post on the campaign page, the developer informs us that the first pass of level design has been finished. The second pass is now underway, which focuses on refining each level’s layout, enemy placement, and gameplay flow to near-final quality. At the current pace, this second pass should be finished around mid-December 2025.
After the second pass, the third pass work will begin, which involves integrating all final graphics for levels, characters, menus, and other visual elements. And then the final pass is the optimization and polish phase, to ensure the game runs smoothly and meets the high standards being aimed for. The developer promises to keep backers fully informed of all progress as it happens.
The game has 42 levels, comprised of:
- 35 regular levels
- 5 boss levels
- 2 bonus levels
Graphics update:
The artists have begun working on background animations to liven up the levels. They're also remastering the special effects such as blood, explosions, and impact visuals to ensure they look their best - i.e. smoother motion and more animation frames. The developer is sparing no expense in giving these elements the attention they deserve.
Spread the word!
Tell your friends about Shadow Gangs Zero. The more support the campaign receives, the better the final product:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jkmcorp/shadow-gangs-zero
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GOTHEM - Game Of THE Month / October 2025 - Ditris
« Last post by NinjaKat on October 06, 2025, 07:40:44 am »Game of the Month for October 2025: Ditris
Picked from a random selection from the fantastic Amiga Game Selector!
Ditris is a straight Tetris variant without gameplay additions besides a split-screen multiplayer mode. Differently shaped blocks fall from the top of the screen and can be turned and moved left and right on the way to the bottom. The goal is to create full horizontal lines which vaporize after completion: more lines at once reward more points for the high score. The next block is shown in a preview screen and the game is over when a block can't fall far enough to leave the top of the screen.
Information:
Links to game information:
Please refer to the 'Game of the Month Rules and Participation' post for information on how to participate! Good Luck!
* To qualify: Play single player, on any real Amiga or equivalent emulator. The winner will be the player with the best score.
As per the GOTHEM rules, please confirm the qualification rules in green above, the machine/emulator you used, your score, screenshot/photo with score shown, and confirm you have not used cheats or passwords. If the game does not keep score, please let us know where you got up to (without spoilers) with a brief review of your time with the game. Also state any additional qualification rules stated above, such as playing on a certain mode with certain rules, just so we have a better feeling that you are playing fairly!
Picked from a random selection from the fantastic Amiga Game Selector!
Ditris is a straight Tetris variant without gameplay additions besides a split-screen multiplayer mode. Differently shaped blocks fall from the top of the screen and can be turned and moved left and right on the way to the bottom. The goal is to create full horizontal lines which vaporize after completion: more lines at once reward more points for the high score. The next block is shown in a preview screen and the game is over when a block can't fall far enough to leave the top of the screen.
Information:
- Amiga Hardware: OCS
- Relase Year: 1990
- Disks: 1
- WHDLoad: Yes
- Players: 1 or 2
- Publisher: Magic Soft
- Developer:Thomas Münch
Links to game information:
Please refer to the 'Game of the Month Rules and Participation' post for information on how to participate! Good Luck!
* To qualify: Play single player, on any real Amiga or equivalent emulator. The winner will be the player with the best score.
As per the GOTHEM rules, please confirm the qualification rules in green above, the machine/emulator you used, your score, screenshot/photo with score shown, and confirm you have not used cheats or passwords. If the game does not keep score, please let us know where you got up to (without spoilers) with a brief review of your time with the game. Also state any additional qualification rules stated above, such as playing on a certain mode with certain rules, just so we have a better feeling that you are playing fairly!
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GOTHEM - Game Of THE Month / Re: September 2025 - Xenon 2 Megablast
« Last post by NinjaKat on October 05, 2025, 09:14:48 pm »Thanks for playing intangybles! I have been out of town a bit lately. Just got back to it. Hope to add Gothem for October soon.
Result for September:
Winner: NinjaKat with 10880
2nd: Intangybles with 7950.
See you all next (this) month!
Result for September:
Winner: NinjaKat with 10880
2nd: Intangybles with 7950.
See you all next (this) month!
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GOTHEM - Game Of THE Month / Re: September 2025 - Xenon 2 Megablast
« Last post by intangybles on September 30, 2025, 07:21:56 pm »Well, 7950! is my best! Not good 
No, cheats.. stock WHDLoad, on the Vampire 4SA!
No, cheats.. stock WHDLoad, on the Vampire 4SA!
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GOTHEM - Game Of THE Month / Re: September 2025 - Xenon 2 Megablast
« Last post by NinjaKat on September 28, 2025, 08:16:51 am »Another great Amiga game I wish I had more time to dedicate to!
Here's my score: 10880.
Played single player, no cheats or passwords, on my Amiga 1200
Here's my score: 10880.
Played single player, no cheats or passwords, on my Amiga 1200
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Amiga 1200 / Capacitor kits for A1200 recapping
« Last post by voxel on September 22, 2025, 05:54:05 pm »Hi! I joined thinking I'd try and get some pointers on where to source an A1200 - but then I ended up winning one via auction. So now I'm wondering: are there any good local sellers for A1200 capacitor kits? Has anyone else here recapped their 1200, and if so where'd you get your capacitors?
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General Retro Computing Chatter / Re: SHADOW GANGS ZERO - Retro-style ninja action game for Shinobi fans !
« Last post by Marcio D. on September 19, 2025, 09:09:27 am »Level Design:
Last month (August 2025), the developer reported that level design was in high gear. Now in September 2025, the developer tells us that he's finished the first pass in creating these game levels: City, Bridge, Airport, Bunker, Forest, Beach, Cyber Punk, Castle. The current level being designed is: China. He estimates that he'll have finished the first pass of designing all levels by mid-to-late October 2025. Designing levels for Shadow Gangs Zero is a multi-pass process involving three primary passes plus a polishing phase. Lots of work, but the developer is making great progress.
Mini Bosses:
The final campaign stretch goal is the inclusion of six mini bosses: Fire-breathing dragon, Military helicopter, Cannon wall with heavy firepower, Van with armed fighters, etc. To achieve that stretch goal, the pledge total needs to reach £120K. We are so very close to reaching this goal, as the pledge total is currently at £113K.
Neo Geo Flash Carts:
A couple of months ago, I reported that the Neo Geo digital version is compatible with NeoSD PRO, as the developer is personally testing the game with it throughout development. Since then, a new backer has come aboard who will help with testing for BackBit compatibility and DarkSoft Multi MVS compatibility. Why all the fuss about Neo Geo flash carts? Because Neo Geo is the lead development system and flagship version, so the developer wants to make sure that all Neo Geo fans can play the game!
Beta Testing:
Speaking of testing, you already know that backers will have access to the Neo Geo beta digital release. I've received confirmation from the developer that ALL backers will have access to this Neo Geo beta release. In other words, even backers of the Genesis / Mega Drive, Dreamcast, PS5, Xbox, Switch, and Steam versions will be granted access to the Neo Geo beta. Granting broad beta access will help the developer iron out all bugs, while giving backers early access as a loyalty perk. A win-win for everyone!
Ongoing Pledges:
So far, the campaign has attracted over 760 backers to its cause. That's awesome! We're striving to reach 800 backers by year's end - Could you help make that happen? If you haven't yet pledged, please take another look at the campaign page to see if you'd like to add Shadow Gangs Zero to your collection. If you've already pledged, please tell your circle of friends about the game and invite them to join the SGZ community.
Did you know that all backers of the physical media versions will also receive the corresponding digital versions for free? For example, Genesis / MD physical cartridge backers will receive the Genesis / MD digital ROM file at no extra cost. Perfect for playing SGZ on your portable devices when you're away from home!
New Music Track for Genesis / Mega Drive:
From the developer:
"We also have a great new Mega Drive track to enjoy. Listen closely at 0:30 seconds — those toms are actually FM drums, not samples, showcasing the MD’s unique sound!"
https://soundcloud.com/user-723778647/wip-mp3-10
Shadow Gangs Zero - Campaign Page:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jkmcorp/shadow-gangs-zero
Last month (August 2025), the developer reported that level design was in high gear. Now in September 2025, the developer tells us that he's finished the first pass in creating these game levels: City, Bridge, Airport, Bunker, Forest, Beach, Cyber Punk, Castle. The current level being designed is: China. He estimates that he'll have finished the first pass of designing all levels by mid-to-late October 2025. Designing levels for Shadow Gangs Zero is a multi-pass process involving three primary passes plus a polishing phase. Lots of work, but the developer is making great progress.
Mini Bosses:
The final campaign stretch goal is the inclusion of six mini bosses: Fire-breathing dragon, Military helicopter, Cannon wall with heavy firepower, Van with armed fighters, etc. To achieve that stretch goal, the pledge total needs to reach £120K. We are so very close to reaching this goal, as the pledge total is currently at £113K.
Neo Geo Flash Carts:
A couple of months ago, I reported that the Neo Geo digital version is compatible with NeoSD PRO, as the developer is personally testing the game with it throughout development. Since then, a new backer has come aboard who will help with testing for BackBit compatibility and DarkSoft Multi MVS compatibility. Why all the fuss about Neo Geo flash carts? Because Neo Geo is the lead development system and flagship version, so the developer wants to make sure that all Neo Geo fans can play the game!
Beta Testing:
Speaking of testing, you already know that backers will have access to the Neo Geo beta digital release. I've received confirmation from the developer that ALL backers will have access to this Neo Geo beta release. In other words, even backers of the Genesis / Mega Drive, Dreamcast, PS5, Xbox, Switch, and Steam versions will be granted access to the Neo Geo beta. Granting broad beta access will help the developer iron out all bugs, while giving backers early access as a loyalty perk. A win-win for everyone!
Ongoing Pledges:
So far, the campaign has attracted over 760 backers to its cause. That's awesome! We're striving to reach 800 backers by year's end - Could you help make that happen? If you haven't yet pledged, please take another look at the campaign page to see if you'd like to add Shadow Gangs Zero to your collection. If you've already pledged, please tell your circle of friends about the game and invite them to join the SGZ community.
Did you know that all backers of the physical media versions will also receive the corresponding digital versions for free? For example, Genesis / MD physical cartridge backers will receive the Genesis / MD digital ROM file at no extra cost. Perfect for playing SGZ on your portable devices when you're away from home!
New Music Track for Genesis / Mega Drive:
From the developer:
"We also have a great new Mega Drive track to enjoy. Listen closely at 0:30 seconds — those toms are actually FM drums, not samples, showcasing the MD’s unique sound!"
https://soundcloud.com/user-723778647/wip-mp3-10
Shadow Gangs Zero - Campaign Page:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jkmcorp/shadow-gangs-zero
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TRS-80 / Super Cool! SepTandy - PacMan in BASIC for CoCo 3
« Last post by intangybles on September 08, 2025, 03:59:52 pm »BASIC-PAC-MAN
A Pac-Man style game written in BASIC for the Tandy Color Computer 3.
Released for SEPTANDY 2025 by CoCo-Synthesis.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irhWQPIApoc
GitHub: https://github.com/CoCo-Synthesis/BASIC-Pac-Man
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General Discussion / New ARB Forum feed to discord!
« Last post by intangybles on September 08, 2025, 03:37:46 pm »New feed from the forum to discord!
Fingers crossed it works!
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