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`15.Apr.2026`	Programming: Essay on the revised clib4 C runtime library for AmigaOS 4 At the title link, Andrea Palmatè describes the most extensive revision to date of the clib4 C runtime library for AmigaOS 4. This update included a complete rewrite of the standard I/O subsystem (stdio). His article "Rewriting clib4's I/O Layer: A Newlib-Inspired stdio for AmigaOS 4" explains what has changed, why this was necessary, and what specific challenges the implementation of POSIX-compatible input and output in AmigaOS 4 entails. (snx) [News message: 15. Apr. 2026, 09:21] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`03.Apr.2026`	Preview Video: Platformer "Freestyle - Tales of ..." Mark Pursell, an Australian illustrator and creator of the "Freestyle" comic series, is currently developing a platformer based on the series using the Scorpion Engine. As the author reports, developing this game has "always been a childhood dream" of his, since he created these characters at a time when the Amiga was still considered the leading platform. Back then, however, he didn’t have the necessary skills to do so. The game itself is a genre mix that, much like his comics, is largely based on parodies and references to other games and media. This video offers only a first impression: much of it doesn’t work yet, much is unfinished, and there is still a lot to add and get up and running. Some parts, such as the opening scene of the "Cartype" level, he had just quickly cobbled together to see if he could get it to work. Collision detection is also still largely disabled. (dr) (Translation: snx) [News message: 03. Apr. 2026, 07:35] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`31.Mar.2026`	Defender of the Crown: remake announced for PC and game consoles Cinemaware's 1986 game "Defender of the Crown" is considered one of the most influential Amiga titles of all time: this cinematic strategy game set new graphical standards at the time and sold over a million copies. Now, to mark its 40th anniversary, developer Black Tower Basement and publisher Nordcurrent Labs have announced a remake. "Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns" is set to be released in 2026 for PC (Steam, GOG), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. According to the developer, the game will feature three modes: a Retro Mode that stays true to the original, a Classic Mode with modernized graphics and revamped mechanics, and a new Kingdom Mode with procedurally generated maps and roguelike elements. A YouTube video provides initial insights into the game modes and graphics. (nba) [News message: 31. Mar. 2026, 16:45] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]

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