11.Sep.2025
Games That Weren't
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Amiga Games That Weren't: Pinball Construction Set
‘Amiga Games That Weren't’ has been expanded to include an entry on the "Pinball Construction Set", a pinball construction kit from Electronic Arts that was quite successful on the C64. Only a screenshot of the Amiga version exists, it is unclear why it was never released.
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11.Sep.2025
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AmigaOS 4: Audio Mixer A1222Mix for A1222+
2A1222Mix" allows you to mix different sound sources in real time. The program is specially tailored to the A1222+.
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[News message: 11. Sep. 2025, 23:53] [Comments: 0]
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10.Sep.2025
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Hyperion: AmigaOS 4.1 Final Edition for Pegasos 2 available digitally (Update)
Press release: Brussels – September 9., 2025
Over the past few months, we have seen a massive increase in demand for AmigaOS 4.1 Final Edition for Pegasos 2. Since all physical copies are sold out, we have decided to make the ISO available for digital purchase.
The ISO can be purchased via 2Checkout. Once you have purchased your copy, you will receive a serial number that can be used to register at www.hyperion-entertainment.com.
As stock of the other versions of AmigaOS 4.1 Final Edition runs out, they will also be made available for digital download.
The price of AmigaOS 4.1 Final Edition has not been adjusted for almost 10 years, even though inflation and rising production costs have increased considerably. Therefore, the price of the digital download version of AmigaOS 4.1 Final Edition for Pegasos 2 is ¤39.95 including VAT.
The price of the digital version of AmigaOS 4.1 Final Edition for Classic has also been adjusted to ¤39.95 including VAT.
Thank you for your continued support of AmigaOS.
Update: (13:57, 11.09.25, snx)
The original press release stated the price would have not been adjusted for almost 20 years. This has been adjusted to ten years by Hyperion meanwhile.
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10.Sep.2025
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AmiGUS sound card: DIY documentation
The Zorro II sound card AmiGUS by Oliver Achten has been released in spring (amiga-news.de reported). Now that it is sold out at Alinea Computer, you can also build the hardware yourself using the title link.
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10.Sep.2025
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Data base: BeeBase 1.2
Steffen Gutmann's database BeeBase (formerly MUIBase, amiga-news.de reported) is now available in version 1.2 for AmigaOS, AmigaOS 4, AROS/x86 and MorphOS. In addition to a Swedish translation, changes include functions that allow any number of the first or last lines of a memo text to be read out, as well as functions for accessing the clipboard.
Download: BeeBase-1.2.lha (10 MB)
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[News message: 10. Sep. 2025, 13:27] [Comments: 0]
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10.Sep.2025
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QEMU frontend for starting AmigaOS 4/MorphOS/AROS: Kyvos 1.4.0
George Sokianos' QEMU frontend Kyvos, which is designed to significantly simplify the setup and launch of AmigaOS 4, MorphOS and AROS under QEMU, is now available in version 1.4.0.
New features include especially host port forwarding (which can be used to exchange files with the emulated system) and processor selection also for AmigaOne XE emulation.
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09.Sep.2025
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Review: Checkmate 19" IPS retro monitor
A recent video review provides detailed insight into the Checkmate 19" IPS retro gaming monitor from a user's perspective.
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09.Sep.2025
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AI chatbot: AmigaGPT 2.11.1 (update)
Cameron Armstrong has developed a chat program called AmigaGPT, which is based on ChatGPT. The software supports the latest OpenAI models including the o1 family and runs on AmigaOS 3.1 and above (including 4.1) and on MorphOS. The source code of the tool can be downloaded separately.
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09.Sep.2025
tom's HARDWARE
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Computer history: Microsoft makes source code for BASIC interpreter available
The BASIC interpreter, which was developed in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen for the Altair 8800 and laid the foundation for Microsoft's software history, is now available on GitHub under the MIT license. This historic source code was later adapted and became the core of BASIC versions on popular home computers such as the Commodore PET, VIC-20, C64, and Apple II.
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09.Sep.2025
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Emulator: FS-UAE 3.2.35 for Windows, Linux and Mac OS
More than three years after the last version, developer Frode Solheim has released an update to the Amiga emulator FS-UAE for Windows, Linux and Mac OS, as announced. The new version 3.2.35 contains minor changes in preparation for further releases:
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09.Sep.2025
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Video: 68000 - The CPU ahead of its time
The YouTube channel Modern Vintage Gamer explores the history of the legendary 68k processor in the video documentary “Motorola 68000 - The CPU ahead of its time.” Introduced in 1979, the chip competed with Intel's 8086 and quickly established itself as a powerful and versatile CPU.
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09.Sep.2025
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Amiga emulator: Amiberry 7.1.1 for Linux and Mac OS
Amiberry is an Amiga emulator based on the current WinUAE version, optimized for Linux and Mac OS. In addition to several bug fixes and improvements, the new version 7.1.1 also includes changes to JIT support for FreeBSD. Furthermore, the essential right Amiga key (R-Amiga) can now be optionally mapped on another key on the host keyboard, which avoids problems when using the system.
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08.Sep.2025
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DIY: ROM emulator "RPROM" for A500, A600, A2000
RPROM is a ROM emulator for 16 bit Amiga computers (A500, A600, A2000) based on the RP2350B microcontroller.
The RPROM board has a 4 MB SPI flash memory. Each ROM image is 512 kB in size, and therefore the 4 MB is divided into 8 slots of 512 kB each. The first slot is dedicated to store code and configuration data for the RP2350B. The seven remaining slots are used to store ROM images.
ROM images can be written to flash memory either via USB, or directly from the Amiga using a program called RPROM. This RPROM program is also used to switch which slot is the active slot.
The repository contains the hardware, firmware and software for RPROM.
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08.Sep.2025
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Preview video: Shoot'em Up "Echo Fighter" v0.8
With another preview video of his shoot 'em up "Echo Fighter", 'pixelplop' shows the progress made recently: among other things, two new enemy types and a boss enemy have been added, as well as an asteroid field level in which the player can either shoot at the asteroids or dodge them.
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07.Sep.2025
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Aminet uploads until 06.09.2025
The following files have been added until 06.09.2025 to Aminet:
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07.Sep.2025
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OS4Depot uploads until 06.09.2025
The following files have been added until 06.09.2025 to OS4Depot:
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07.Sep.2025
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AROS Archives uploads until 06.09.2025
The following files have been added until 06.09.2025 to AROS Archives:
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07.Sep.2025
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MorphOS-Storage uploads until 06.09.2025
The following files have been added until 06.09.2025 to MorphOS-Storage:
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07.Sep.2025
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WHDLoad: New installers until 06.09.2025
Using WHDLoad, games, scene demos and intros by cracking groups, which were originally designed to run only from floppy disks, can be installed on harddisk. The following installers have been added until 06.09.2025:
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07.Sep.2025
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Blog: The Demo Scene is Dying, But That's Alright
In his latest blog entry, Carl Svensson focuses on the demo scene, which is also threatened with extinction due to aging of its members.
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07.Sep.2025
Christopher Drum (Reddit)
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Blog: Deluxe Paint on the Amiga
Christopher Drum takes 40 years of Amiga and Deluxe Paint as an opportunity to look back on this program by taking the painting tutorial from its manual and trying to implement them.
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06.Sep.2025
Steffen Häuser (ANF)
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Modular multi-platform emulator: RetroArch now also available for MorphOS
Steffen Häuser writes: Following its recent release for AmigaOS 4, the modular emulator system RetroArch is now also available for MorphOS.
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06.Sep.2025
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Print magazine: Amiga Future, issue 176
The German and English editions of issue 176 (September/October 2025) of the print magazine Amiga Future are now available and can be ordered directly from the editorial office or from Amiga retailers. Topics covered in this issue include:
- Playfield
- Review Krogharr - The Beerserker
- Review DR Dangerous Boxed
- Review Pjusk
- Review Gemdalus
- Review AmiSeaFox
- Review Space Patrol
- Review Amiga Forever 11
- Review C64 Forever 11
- Review WinUAE
- Wissen 9: Raycasting
- Spezial Reboot von Commodore
- Spezial 40 Jahre Amiga Teil 3: Irrungen, Wirrungen und Sackgassen
- Beyond the Screen: Rings of Medusa & The Return of Medusa
- Demoscene
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06.Sep.2025
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Emulator tool: amigabridge waits for commands sent to the serial port
‘amigabridge’ is a Windows application that waits for commands sent by an Amiga application to the emulated serial port – amibridge can then respond to these commands in a manner specified by the user. The author uses the tool to fully automate his development process under WinUAE – compiling, packing, creating disk images, then testing on a second WinUAE configuration.
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06.Sep.2025
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Amiga emulator: Amiberry-lite 5.8.11
Amiberry-lite is an Amiga emulator based on WinUAE 4.4 and, unlike its big brother Amiberry, is designed for slower hardware – down to the Raspberry Pi 4. New features in version 5.8.11:
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06.Sep.2025
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Amiga E Compiler: E-VO 3.9.0
E-VO Amiga E Compiler is a derivative of the original Amiga E Compiler by Wouter van Oortmerssen, adding new features, bug fixes and optimisations. New features in version 3.9.0:
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[News message: 06. Sep. 2025, 23:46] [Comments: 0]
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05.Sep.2025
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Web browser: NetSurf developer version 3.12, build 6872 for AmigaOS 3 and 4
In mid-July, Artur Jarosik released version 3.11 of his Amiga port of the NetSurf web browser. His implementation uses SDL, with only the default settings being MUI-based. In contrast, Chris Young's NetSurf version is ReAction-based. With the release today of developer version 6872 of version 3.12 for AmigaOS 3 and AmigaOS 4, Chris Young has completed his work on a series of bug fixes for the time being, which significantly enhance the AmigaOS 3 version in particular.
This should fix most of the image errors in the OS3 version for 16/24-bit screens and improve image processing in general. Colours have also been corrected and alpha blending added in 8-bit mode (and for JPEGs).
According to our initial test (Amiga 1200 with PiStorm-lite), the version runs very stably and relatively quickly, even if it does not quite match the performance of IBrowse. In the test, working on a 16-bit Workbench screen felt faster than on an 8-bit screen. Colours and backgrounds are displayed correctly. Scrolling has also been improved, although unlike the OS4 version, it is not possible to move the window content continuously.
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[News message: 05. Sep. 2025, 23:02] [Comments: 0]
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05.Sep.2025
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Immortal Joystick V2: Pre-order of Flight Stick and Self-Build kit
While version 2 of the Immortal Joystick, as reported, can still be pre-ordered (delivery date still to be confirmed), the shop also has two new offers:
At around 127 Euro, the Self-Build Kit is approximately 35 Euro cheaper than the pre-assembled version. The package contains all the parts required to build the joystick, as well as step-by-step assembly instructions and a link to an assembly video. Assembly involves soldering a circuit board to the back of the button connectors.
Another new addition to the range is the Flight-Stick Mini, which is also available for 127 Euro. It is designed for those who previously preferred joysticks such as the Quickshot. The photos on the website show the current prototype, which is still undergoing some improvements.
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[News message: 05. Sep. 2025, 20:05] [Comments: 0]
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05.Sep.2025
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Graphic Designer 0.6k (beta demo 1)
In mid-July, we reported on an early version of Graphic Designer: a graphics programme that allows users to design images by combining elements in up to twelve layers, which can then be saved as IFF image files (or ongoing projects).
These permanently freely placeable elements can be images, brushes, text or image overlays and brush stamps. However, all image elements must already use the same palette; an automatic adjustment is not planned. The first beta version is now available, featuring the following changes compared to the alpha version:
- Palette Editor added.
- Light/Dark features added to palette editor.
- Layer Down fixed. Resize Brush H/V. Splash screen.
- Added colour cycling. Palette editor size fix.
- Scripting started. Save Project started. Transitions box.
- Cycles moved to new box. Script working.
- More work on Cycles box, seems done.
- Text layers added. Move Text, and Text 2 Brush working.
- Development of text entry box, 50% done.
- Added shadow and outline to text box. Fixed button bugs.
- Text box done. Typer effect for text in preview mode.
- Bug fix pic load. Text Layer Move Up working.
- Text Layer move Down working.
- Bug Fix. Save Brush. Screen Modes Started.
- Text Effects box. Default Palette Path edit box.
- Experiments running the tool on WB screen, 1280 x 512.
- Added Sys Info and Layer Info, and Screen to Back.
- Clip region, preview clip, and paste clip working.
- Debug clip brush, and layer select buttons.
- Pick backdrop colour added, timer debugger.
- Save buffer as 16 colour icon added. Line draw test.
- Line Draw Paint mode working. App Font menu item.
- Box Draw Paint tool added. Save clip buffer as IFF.
- Filled Box and Flood Fill added. Draw colours working.
- Doc experiment. Circle and filled working.
- Experiments with HAM mode. Layer pick fixes.
- Paint mode coordinates editor started.
- Rhomboid paint mode and single dot. Redrew paint icons.
- Oval and Triangle paint. Coords Editor 30% done.
- Coords editor now 65% done.
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[News message: 05. Sep. 2025, 17:33] [Comments: 0]
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05.Sep.2025
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Accelerator board: PiStorm68K
Since the beginning of this year, we have been reporting on Ranko Rodic's turbo card project "PiStorm68K" (video): a special edition of the PiStorm turbo card which, unlike the original, can accommodate a Raspberry Pi as a 68000 CPU emulator as well as a physical Motorola -68000 CPU (neither included), allowing users to switch between emulated and real CPU operation with a convenient physical switch. He is now offering the first ten units (currently eight still available) for the equivalent of around 81 Euro in his shop. Key features:
- Dual CPU Capability: Effortlessly toggle between a Raspberry Pi-powered 68000 CPU emulator and a genuine Motorola 68000 CPU using an onboard physical switch, providing maximum compatibility and versatility.
- Premium 6-Layer PCB with ENIG Gold Immersion: Crafted with a high-quality 6-layer printed circuit board featuring Electroless Nickel Immersion Gold (ENIG) for superior conductivity, durability, and corrosion resistance.
- Enhanced Power Management: Equipped with a resettable fuse and improved decoupling for stable and reliable power delivery, ensuring optimal performance under demanding workloads.
- LED Indicators: Monitor power status at a glance with dedicated LED indicators for +5V, +3.3V, and +1.8V (when required), simplifying troubleshooting and system diagnostics.
- Optimized Design for Larger Raspberry Pi Boards: The board’s thoughtful layout ensures easy connectivity for larger Raspberry Pi models, with connectors positioned to avoid interference and streamline installation.
- Iconic AmiCube Aesthetics: Showcasing the signature AmiCube design, the PiStorm68K combines functionality with a visually striking look that complements retro systems like the Minimig.
- Open-Source Commitment: The PiStorm68K is an open-source project, with Gerber files to be released soon, empowering the community to build and customize their own boards.
As the developer writes, the PiStorm68K has not yet been tested with the Amiga 500 or Amiga 2000, but only with the Minimig.
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05.Sep.2025
Ron's Computer Videos
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Video: Interview with Lauren Elliott (Brøderbund)
The YouTube channel "Ron's Computer Videos" conducted an interview with former American video game designer Lauren Elliott. During his time at the American software company Brøderbund, he was also responsible for the Amiga games Wings of Fury, Prince of Persia and Myst
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