25.May.2026
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FPGA-based Amiga clone: AmiCube with AGA support / AmiCube PiStorm 1.8
In a recent video, Ranko Rodic demonstrates that, "after many experiments, failed attempts, timing problems, and a lot of work on the memory bridge and prefetch system, the AmiCube board is now able to run AGA with all 8 bitplanes supported. This is not software emulation running on a PC. This is an FPGA implementation running on physical hardware, using real memory timing, real video output, and a real 68000-style CPU setup."
The developer is also showcasing the latest AmiCube PiStorm 68k board, version 1.8 final. This board can switch between a genuine 68000 CPU and the Raspberry Pi / PiStorm side, offering a flexible development and testing platform. The new revision includes improved 5V regulation, better switching control, protection diodes, LEDs and a 3D-printed AmiCube case. (dr)
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24.May.2026
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Essay: The Invention and Innovations of Computer and Home Video Games (German)
A detailed examination of the development of computer games was published on Gamelab.ch. With a corresponding provision for Swiss games from 1970 to 2000, the article explores aspects such as monetization, packaging, storage media, gameplay, genres, styles, hardware, graphics, sound and game mechanics as well as game development and tools. (snx)
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