I am happy to announce the start of the fourth PDRoms Coding Competition, PDRC #3, soon (There was a PDRC #2.5, after PDRC #2). As this competition is going to be something VERY hughe, I am still thinking about rules and categorizing the systems I want to allow, so everything can be as fair as possible. The first prize might be a Nintendo DS with one game or a PSP with one game, this is not decided yet. Please stay tuned for more news around newyear or latest mid of january.
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Image provided by: GP32 SpainBack Light is a turn based fighting game for the GP32 written in Fenix. The game itself is in early stages.http://gp32spain.com/foros/showthread.php?t=15786&page=1&pp=15
D_Skywalk is still working on his Amstrad CPC emulator for the GP32. Current status:
Atm, PituKa WIP:- Autoload DSK Roms ->80%- New Sound Core ->10%- Chatboard ->5%
donskeeto, who is running the”GP32 Homebrewn Reviews”page, released a PDF of all 51 avaliable reviews. You can download it from:http://reviews.chemicalkungfu.de/
Skeezix pulled out an update version of CaSTaway, the only known Atari ST emulator for the GP32 right now. Here are the changes:
Release 14.0————* NEW: Added support for 144MHz option in Adjust Configuration screens* NEW: Added config variable for setting the clock speed from a config file (ie: You can set it in default.cnf for kicking off the emu, or you can set it in loaded .cnf files from button presses etc.)* key: clock-speed* values: as of version 14.0…* 0 66MHz, 1 99MHz, 2 132MHz, 3 144MHz, 4 150MHz, 5 156MHz, 6 160MHz, 7 166MHz, One of these days I’ll alter it so you specify the clock rate itself * NEW: Added config variable to say”I’m a blue plus”to fix LCDkey: bluplus (value: 1 (blu+) or 0(blu/flu))* NEW: Added option to Adjust Configuration to toggle BLU+ setting on and off
Most of the GP32 users know rlyeh for his almost uncountable emulator ports, here is what he says on his homepage. What this”look on this site on xmas”might mean? 🙂
It seems my server is getting some troubles these days. Sorry for that. Btw, take a look on this site on xmas 🙂
Image provided by: EvilDragonMark released the sixth issue of his”Game Park Magazine”fanzine. You can grab it from the official page.http://www.gp-magazine.org.uk/
Image provided by: ShenAnother game by Shen has seen an update as well. Loop The Loop! The very first version has been entered in one of the previous PDRoms Coding Competitions. This game is really great, a must try!http://shen.mansell.tripod.com/games/gba/gba.html
Image provided by: ShenShen has updated his horizontal shooter game SWorld 3 for the GBA. If you like shooter games I highly recommend you to get part 1 and 2 written for Gameboy Color too (downloadable from official page or here at PDRoms). Thanks to Shen himself for the news on EFNET #gbadevhttp://shen.mansell.tripod.com/games/gba/sworld3/sworld3.html
For everyone who plans to contribute to the”Dream Coding Grand Prix 2004″, please note that there are 10 days left for the deadline. Goal is to write a educational game/program for the GP32 or for the Dreamcast. Read more on the official page.http://www.dcemu.co.uk/dcgp.shtml