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Ditris lands in Gothem for October! Have fun!
 

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2025 Sep 06 07:51:47
Sorry for the late release - September GOTHAM is live - and it's a great one!  Get into it!!  :D
 

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GOTHEM August is almost live.  I have pre-posted and hope to enable in the morning.  Have fun!!!!!!!
 

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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 July 27, 2025, 04:41:31 pm »
The pixel art for all 18 levels was completed last month (June), as was the majority of the music tracks.  Now in July, level design is well underway.  Things are progressing very nicely, and the Neo Geo version is on schedule to be completed by December 2025 as planned.  It was confirmed a couple of months ago that the Neo Geo digital version is compatible with NeoSD PRO, as the developer is personally testing the game with it throughout development.

The campaign is currently at £109K in pledges.  It needs to reach £120K to unlock the six mini bosses.  Please make a pledge so that you can join in the fun.  In addition to the Neo Geo version, you can also back the versions for these other platforms: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, Dreamcast, PC (Steam), PS5, Xbox, and Switch.

Visit the campaign page:  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jkmcorp/shadow-gangs-zero

Reminder:  All backers will have their names displayed on the credits screen accessible from the main menu, as well as on the end-game screens.

Also:  Backers of the physical versions for Neo Geo, Genesis / MD, and Dreamcast will receive the corresponding digital versions for free!
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C64 Forever / Re: Vision BASIC v1.1 - Major Update - Commodore 64 Compiler !
« Last post by Marcio D. on July 25, 2025, 02:49:59 am »
Quote from: intangybles on July 24, 2025, 08:50:37 pm
Thanks for all the info, its more the fact that I got rid of all my C64 gear some years ago (only have a TheC64 now), not really a platform I work with much but I do use and have been returning to compiled basic  with the intent of porting my old CB80 BBS from the mid 80's - recently discovered backup!


Some folks thumb their noses up at the mention of THEC64, but I personally love that product for what it is.  I've got a Maxi and several Minis, and they're great.

Are you aware of the new C64 Ultimate?  They've already taken pre-orders of close to 6,000 units in the past couple of weeks.  What are your thoughts on it?

https://www.commodore.net/category/all-products
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C64 Forever / Re: Vision BASIC v1.1 - Major Update - Commodore 64 Compiler !
« Last post by intangybles on July 24, 2025, 08:50:37 pm »
Thanks for all the info, its more the fact that I got rid of all my C64 gear some years ago (only have a TheC64 now), not really a platform I work with much but I do use and have been returning to compiled basic  with the intent of porting my old CB80 BBS from the mid 80's - recently discovered backup!

Quote from: Marcio D. on July 24, 2025, 05:59:51 pm
Quote from: intangybles on July 24, 2025, 02:35:30 pm
Still not had a chance to look at this! I do very little with the C64... But I must have a look!


If you do very little with the C64 because you're not really into playing games made by others, Vision BASIC could change all that.  It's the ultimate BASIC development system for the C64 when it comes to natively programming on the machine.  There are so many delightful features to explore, making you feel like you've entered a wonderland of 8-bit programming.

I recommend the 1.1 Basic Package or the 1.1+ NeoRAM Package, as they include a strong high-quality product box to hold the manual and other items (disk, USB drive, cartridge).  The box looks fantastic on a shelf alongside other retrocomputing books and software.  If you're on a tight budget, the 1.1e (Manual + Digital) Package can't be beat, as it offers free shipping to anywhere in the world.

You're going to have a blast participating in the private forum, where you get to learn/teach/grow with other intellectuals who are on similar paths of discovery and mastery.

If you do decide to take the plunge, hope you come back here to tell us about your experience!
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C64 Forever / Re: Vision BASIC v1.1 - Major Update - Commodore 64 Compiler !
« Last post by Marcio D. on July 24, 2025, 05:59:51 pm »
Quote from: intangybles on July 24, 2025, 02:35:30 pm
Still not had a chance to look at this! I do very little with the C64... But I must have a look!


If you do very little with the C64 because you're not really into playing games made by others, Vision BASIC could change all that.  It's the ultimate BASIC development system for the C64 when it comes to natively programming on the machine.  There are so many delightful features to explore, making you feel like you've entered a wonderland of 8-bit programming.

I recommend the 1.1 Basic Package or the 1.1+ NeoRAM Package, as they include a strong high-quality product box to hold the manual and other items (disk, USB drive, cartridge).  The box looks fantastic on a shelf alongside other retrocomputing books and software.  If you're on a tight budget, the 1.1e (Manual + Digital) Package can't be beat, as it offers free shipping to anywhere in the world.

You're going to have a blast participating in the private forum, where you get to learn/teach/grow with other intellectuals who are on similar paths of discovery and mastery.

If you do decide to take the plunge, hope you come back here to tell us about your experience!
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General Discussion / Re: Canberra Vintage Computer Exhibition 2025
« Last post by intangybles on July 24, 2025, 04:26:38 pm »
Floppy Camera Photos from the event!

Floppy Camera Photos
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ARBBS - Amiga Retro BBS / Re: Amiga Retro Brisbane V4SA BBS - Open to Welcome you!
« Last post by intangybles on July 24, 2025, 03:07:15 pm »
Hello all!

The "new" AmiExpress (/X) BBS is going so well!

The AmiExpress BBS community is "very" active and we are seeing callers to the BBS almost daily!

I've not had a BBS this active since the late 90's!

We are getting loads of new uploads weekly, a downloadable list is available in Conference (2) / File area (5).

We have a "Global" shared among all the AmiExpress BBS world!

Come and visit the BBS and see what you have been missing ;-)

You can connect from "any" computer with an ANSI compliant "Telnet" client!

Telnet: amibbs.amigaretro.com:6880

Use (amibbs.amigaretro.com,6880) if connecting with DCTelnet from an Amiga!

You can even get to us via the WebPortal: https://www.amigaretro.com/bbs/amigav4.html

Don't forget the old (cloud BBS) is still online and has active "echo mail".

Telnet: www.amigaretro.com:23

Use (www.amigaretro.com,23) if connecting with DCTelnet from an Amiga!

The WebPortal is here: https://www.amigaretro.com/bbs/portal.html

All BBS related articles are here: https://www.amigaretro.com/index.php/board,97.0.html

#ARBBS #V4SABBS #VAMPIRE
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C64 Forever / Re: Vision BASIC v1.1 - Major Update - Commodore 64 Compiler !
« Last post by intangybles on July 24, 2025, 02:35:30 pm »
Still not had a chance to look at this! I do very little with the C64... But I must have a look!
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GOTHEM - Game Of THE Month / Re: July 2025 - Fantastic Voyage (CDTV)
« Last post by NinjaKat on July 06, 2025, 08:27:06 am »
Apologies for the delayed start to GOTHEM this month everyone!

This looks to be a good one!  I had a quick go last night, so I'll put up my early score.

Scored 820 on my A1200, CDTV version, beginner difficulty.
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GOTHEM - Game Of THE Month / July 2025 - Fantastic Voyage (CDTV)
« Last post by NinjaKat on July 06, 2025, 08:22:25 am »
Game of the Month for July 2025: Fantastic Voyage (CDTV)

Picked from a random selection from the fantastic Amiga Game Selector!

Fantastic Voyage is a science fiction game composed of 3 levels. You must make your way through the body to the brain and remove the blood clot which threatens the life of your patient. Along the way, you must find nine different pieces of a circuit board which you’ll need to make your laser operate in the brain.

During your voyage you will encounter numerous obstacles. The body sees you as a foreign invader, an intruder which must be destroyed. You’ll have your hands full defending yourself from the body’s natural defenses.

In order to get maximum fun and excitement from Fantastic Voyage, we strongly recommend that you play the game in a darkened room with the contrast control of your TV set to high. Pump up the volume and turn out the lights!

Information:
  • Amiga Hardware: CDTV
  • Relase Year: 1992
  • Disks: NA
  • WHDLoad: Yes
  • Players: 1 Only
  • Publisher: Centaur Software
  • Developer: Marc Hawlitzeck

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 the CDTV version, beginner difficulty, 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 withttps://www.amigaretro.com/index.php?action=profile;u=5h 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: June 2025 - Time Soldier
« Last post by NinjaKat on July 06, 2025, 08:11:20 am »
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