Had gaming magazines throughout the nineties continued to publish full commercial software releases via their covermounted floppy disks, would the phenomenon have had a detrimental impact on the industry? I join Amiga Power and ELSPA spokesman, Roger Bennett, in deliberating over the pros and cons of the notoriously polemic argument.
Wednesday 30 September 2020
Tuesday 29 September 2020
CarVup? What's the connection?
Exploring the origins of CarVup's mysterious title. Core Design's cutesy vehicular-based platformer published for the Atari ST and Amiga in 1990, that is. What do you mean you don't care? You're the reason this remains an X-File... of sorts.
Thursday 17 September 2020
Public domain palaver
I take a brief squint at the public domain scene, pondering the perceived threat posed by magazine coverdisks and how the mail-order distribution libraries made a living from such meagre margins.
Saturday 12 September 2020
Why did Bananaman never star in his own video game?
I examine the mysterious case of Bananaman's video-gaming no-show, along the way consulting insiders who we would expect to have more than an inkling into the matter. Will studying the character's development and legacy offer any further clues? Finally, I postulate what a potential, licensed tie-in Bananaman game might entail. Would it fly with DC Thomson or is it just yellow, moon-shaped fruit?
Quiet computing, a reality?
As computer technology forges ahead in proficiency, one casualty could well be your peace of mind. Pacier components require more robust cooling techniques and this can lead to a surge in noise nuisance. Not that it's inevitable mind you; choose the right kit to begin with/replace the worst noise pollution offenders in your system, then acquaint it with the right temperature management software and it's entirely feasible to regain the serenity you vaguely remember from your fanless/passive all-in-one Amiga days.
Friday 11 September 2020
Backing up your Windows system - a (Norton) Ghost story
How would you like to be able to experiment with/completely destroy your Windows system with carefree abandon, safe in the knowledge that it can be effortless restored to its former pristine glory in a matter of minutes should disaster strike? Allow me to explain the hard drive partition imaging/restoration process... with a bit of help from Patrick, Demi and Whoopi.
Thursday 10 September 2020
Forum construction by numbers
If you've ever wondered how to install and administrate your own community web forum/bulletin board, this is the how-to guide for you. It covers the advantages and drawbacks of the various DIY and managed solutions available, how much they cost, where to host them, and how to perform essential maintenance tasks such as exporting backups.
Wednesday 9 September 2020
A pre-Windows 7 guide to running classic DOS games on 'modern' hardware
This guide was originally written in 2005 so it's almost a retro 'how to' emulate retro games article. All jolly meta!
It covers the basic tenets of coercing ancient DOS games into cooperating with what were then contemporary operating systems. Typical problems you may encounter, potential solutions, plus software recommendations are all touched upon.
Tuesday 8 September 2020
A website design primer
Everything you need to know to get started in the world of web design and site management, covering all the subjects you might have spotted in the list of keywords.
Friday 4 September 2020
The demoscene; a forgotten art form?
Definition, origins, legacy. I apply the 101 treatment to the computational craft instigated by inspirational Commodore 64 adopters way back in the mists of time and primitive circuitry.
Thursday 3 September 2020
The newbie's guide to emulating the classic Amiga
I explore the trials and tribulations of running Amiga games on modern hardware via the two most popular emulators for Commodore’s 16 and 32-bit systems; FS-UAE and WinUAE. I cover how to implement the Kickstart firmware, where to find ROMs and games, and the way in which the various models should be configured for optimal success.
Bookending my tutorial is the story of how I came to own my first Amiga, followed by a waffle-packed rant on the depressing state of current mainstream gaming and the dreaded monopolies steering it.
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Bookending my tutorial is the story of how I came to own my first Amiga, followed by a waffle-packed rant on the depressing state of current mainstream gaming and the dreaded monopolies steering it.
download ebook in epub format
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