21.Jun.2025
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Video: integrated development environment 'Codecraft'
Camilla Boemann presents the possibilities of her integrated development environment Codecraft in detail in a video. (cg)
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21.Jun.2025
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Amiga emulator for macOS: vAmiga 4.2.1
In version 4.2.1 of his Amiga emulator, Dirk Hoffmann has fixed a bug that prevented the correct mounting of disc images when loading a "workspace". (cg)
[News message: 21. Jun. 2025, 23:24] [Comments: 0]
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21.Jun.2025
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Developer tool: Iff2Bpl converts ILBM files
The open source tool Iff2Bpl converts ILBM image files into raw (interleaved) bitplanes, which can then be integrated into games or applications by developers. The author only provides the source code, interested parties must build the executable version themselves. (cg)
[News message: 21. Jun. 2025, 23:20] [Comments: 0]
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21.Jun.2025
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Hardware project: Parallel port sampler "Amiga Stereo Audio Digitizer 1.3"
The "Amiga Stereo Audio Digitizer" converts one or two analog audio signals into uncompressed 8-bit audio streams. According to the developer, it should be compatible with "most" corresponding Amiga software; it was tested with Audio Master IV. (cg)
[News message: 21. Jun. 2025, 23:17] [Comments: 0]
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21.Jun.2025
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Chip development: Marine, an open-source replica of Amber
Marine is a CPLD based replica of the 'Amber' chip, which is used in the A3000 and Commodore's A2320 extension as a flicker fixer and converts interlace screen modes into a regular screen modes. The developer also presents his project in detail in a series of videos: 1, 2, 3. (cg)
[News message: 21. Jun. 2025, 23:14] [Comments: 0]
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20.Jun.2025
MorphZone
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MorphOS: Web browser Wayfarer 10.1
Jacek 'jacadcaps' Piszczek has released the first update for version 10 of his Wayfarer web browser for MorphOS (amiga-news.de reported). The changes:
- Fixed blob:// file downloads
- Fixed a crash in CSS blending (reported on vw.pl, swisspost.ch)
- Fixed not being able to restart Wayfarer after a crash
- Improved WebKit assert logging
(dr)
[News message: 20. Jun. 2025, 23:29] [Comments: 0]
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20.Jun.2025
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Floppy disk images: Disc Image Manager V1.48.1 for Linux, macOS and Windows
Gerald J Holdsworth's Disc Image Manager is an application used to load a retro disc image, read the catalogue and output any required files. In addition, it will also add files to the image, delete, and rename files and directories. On the Amiga side, reading and writing of AmigaDOS disks and hard disks with OFS and FFS formatting are supported (not fully tested with FFS). Support for directory cache and international characters is still missing (amiga-news.de reported). Version 1.48.1 provides the following changes:
New or improved features
- Remembers the last used format when creating a new image.
- Can now specify the disc title when creating a new image.
- When run from the console/command line with no parameters, it will open the console automatically without the -c or --console paramter being specified.
- Added a new console/command line parameter, '-g' or '--gui', to force the application to start in GUI mode.
Bug fixes
- There were possibilities where a blank title, version or copyright string could be applied when updating an ROM FS Header.
- Create a blank !Spark file produced an invalid ZIP file.
- When files were added to a !Spark file, it created a new ZIP file with only this file inside.
- When importing files, sometimes a directory would not be created unless it was ADFS or Amiga.
- Importing files from one system to another sometimes failed as the path structure is different.
- Selecting a file on the directory listing sometimes resulting the details of another file being displayed.
- Creating a new sub-directory, or adding a file, to a sub-directory of the root on an Amiga format image would appear to fail.
- Importing from DFS to a directory capable system, apart from ADFS or Amiga, would not create any subdirectories.
- Adding to a ZIP file would sometimes crash the application.
The author also provides a detailed PDF manual. (dr)
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20.Jun.2025
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Emulator hardware: Update 46.1.1131 for A1200NG and A600GS
Another software update has been released for AmigaKit's A600GS emulator platform and the ARM-based A1200NG motherboard. It is available for download to registered AmiSphere customers and includes the following changes:
The video playback feature (amiga-news.de reported) is now released in this update along with a new version of PlayMP3 and UnArchiver. Detailed changelog:
SystemV46
- Add PlayVideo version 46.4
- Update PlayMP3 to version 46.6
- Update UnArchiver to version 46.3
- Update smb2fs to version 53.10
- Update FileSysBox to version 54.6
- regina.library updated to 4.0 along with associated RexxMast
Programs
- Add Viva_Amiga_trailer.mp4
- PPaint updated to better support regina based REXX . Work in progress
A600GS/A1200NG
- Add ArmMPGFile backend for playing avcodec supported video formats.
- Updates to installation system to enable remote install of avcodec and dependencies
(dr)
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19.Jun.2025
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SMB2 handler: smb2fs 53.10 for AmigaOS 3/4 and AROS
Fredrik Wikstrom's SMB2 handler allows remote access to files via the SMB2/3 protocols. New features in version 53.10:
- Updated to a newer state of libsmb2 sources from the main repo (2025-06-07) and (re-)applied some changes needed for use with smb2fs.
- Fixed an endian conversion bug in libsmb2-git/lib/ntlmssp.c (htole16() was used for a 32-bit value).
- Added utimens() support
(cg)
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19.Jun.2025
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SFX engine: Audio Mixer 3.7.2 (update)
Jeroen Knoester's Audio Mixer (video of version 2.0) allows you to mix up to four samples in real time on a single channel without generating a high CPU load (3.7% CPU load for 4 samples at 11KHz on a standard 1MB A500). In version 3.7.1 some bugs have been fixed:
- (BUGFIX) MixerPlayFX, MixerPlayChannelFX, MixerPlaySample and MixerPlayChannelSample now return the correct channel value in D0.
- (BUGFIX) MixerPlayFX, MixerPlayChannelFX, MixerPlaySample and MixerPlayChannelSample now store the rounded sample length back to the MXEffect structure.
- (BUGFIX) Tables used by MixPluginVolume have been corrected to take into account the non-signed nature of the register offset used.
Update: (20.06.2025, 17:08, dr)
Meanwhile version 3.7.2 is available:
- (BUGFIX) MixerPlayFX channel determination fixed when MIXER_68020 is set
(cg)
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19.Jun.2025
itch.io
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AmiBlitz: AmiBlitz game template North 1.00
Sami Vehmaa's 'North' is an engine developed with AmiBlitz 3, in which you control a character that walks in an isometric view through a winter landscape. Collision detection or even real gameplay are not yet implemented, but there is a level editor. The author would like North, which requires AGA, to be understood as a template that anyone interested can develop into a fully-fledged game themselves. (cg)
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19.Jun.2025
Reddit
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Video: the complete History of clickBOOM
In a video, Aleksandar Petrović from clickBOOM tells the story of the former Amiga development studio, which, after entering the market with its beat'em up Capital Punishment, became primarily known for its PC conversions (Myst, Nightlong, Quake). (cg)
[News message: 19. Jun. 2025, 22:50] [Comments: 0]
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18.Jun.2025
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Platform game: Space Patrol
José 'jojo073' Gonzáles has released another game, "Space Patrol", which can be obtained from him by e-mail as an ADF file or purchased as a physical product.
The Jump 'n' Run game (video), drawn in the style of the 80s and based on illustrations of the 60s, has six levels in 32 colors, fits on a floppy disk and requires a 68020 processor and Fast RAM for an acceptable speed.
Impressions:
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18.Jun.2025
Andreas Magerl (ANF)
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ASM - Das Computer-Spiel: Solution booklet available / English version announced
Press release: "You have finished "ASM - Das Computer-Spiel" and your highscore still only shows 57 %? In this case we have something for you! In this booklet we take you to every corner of the ASM office und show you how to complete the game with a 100 % score.
All the puzzles, all the secrets, all the gags - the whole madness!
We also give you tips for alternative solutions, and for those in a hurry, we guide you through the game on the fastest route.
This German booklet contains:
- Complete walk-through for the ASM adventure!
- Beginner's tips for those who want to solve the game on their own first!
- Instructions for speed-running the game!
- Screenshots and maps of all the rooms!
- Maps for the labyrinth mini-game!
- Exclusive Space-Rat comic!
Size: A5 (fits perfectly in your ASM box!)
Language: German
Btw... we are working hard on an English version of 'ASM - The Computer Game'.
The German booklet is now available in our online shop." (snx)
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18.Jun.2025
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Replacement rubber feet for Amiga 500 / 600 / 1200
If you want to replace lost or stained rubber feet of an Amiga 500, 600 or 1200 with the original product manufactured continuously by 3M over the last 45 years, you can obtain this article from the Canadian dealer "Retro Rewind" at the title link, for example. According to them, it is the same product that Commodore and Amiga Technologies used. (snx)
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18.Jun.2025
AmigaKit (Mail)
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Emulator hardware: ARM accelerated video playback for A1200NG and A600GS
As announced by AmigaKit, the next update will install the PlayVideo tool, enabling ARM accelerated video playback. (video).
MPEG video files can be played either on the AmiBench screen or in full-screen mode. They can also be started using the corresponding Def icons. (dr)
[News message: 18. Jun. 2025, 05:41] [Comments: 0]
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17.Jun.2025
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MorphOS: openssl3.library update for MorphOS 3.19
Press release: A new version of MorphOS OpenSSL3 library has been released. This version includes fixes for two minor security vulnerabilities: CVE-2024-9143 and CVE-2024-13176. More importantly, it adds functionality enabling support for QUIC protocol, allowing applications to implement the latest version of the hypertext transfer protocol (i.e. HTTP/3).
While neither the vulnerabilities fixed, nor the new features added are absolutely necessary, you can install this version of openssl3.library to benefit from the improvements already with MorphOS 3.19: Download
To install it, copy the file to MOSSYS:Libs and reboot. (dr)
[News message: 17. Jun. 2025, 06:09] [Comments: 0]
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17.Jun.2025
Steffen Häuser (ANF)
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RetroArch: WarpOS and MorphOS versions announced
RetroArch is a modular retro emulator system, which was first featured on amiga-news.de on 28 May 2025. Following the previously announced versions for AmigaOS 3.x (68k) and AmigaOS 4 (PowerPC), developer Steffen Häuser has now also announced ports for WarpOS and MorphOS.
According to Häuser, the WarpOS version is already running at full frame rate on a PCI PowerPC board with a 900 MHz G3, and the MorphOS version has been successfully tested with a Mirari board. Videos of the working beta versions for AmigaOS 4, MorphOS and WarpOS can be viewed on the Amigans and MorphOS Discord channels. An X5000 (AmigaOS 4) and Mirari-based systems (MorphOS/WarpOS) were used.
Technically, the MorphOS version, like the OS4 version, is based on RetroArch 1.21, the current version on the PC. The WarpOS and 68k versions are based on RetroArch 1.19.
Most of the important cores have already been compiled for MorphOS and WarpOS. However, some cores – such as MAME2009 – do not work on WarpOS because they are too large for the elf2exe2 tool used. MAME2003Plus, on the other hand, currently runs without any problems.
As with the other versions, access to the beta versions for MorphOS and WarpOS is available in exchange for a donation. The final versions will be released later free of charge via Aminet, OS4Depot and MorphOS Storage. (nba)
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17.Jun.2025
shock2
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Music album: Remute² announced for the Amiga
Electronic musician Remute (Denis Karimani) has announced Remute², his first album to be produced entirely on the Commodore Amiga. The release coincides with the 40th anniversary of the Amiga.
Remute² features 15 new tracks and includes a specially programmed graphical user interface (GUI) with 3D visuals that play in real time on the systems – the Amiga CD32 is recommended, but Amiga 1200 and 4000 with CD-ROM and common emulators are also supported.
The album can be pre-ordered as a professionally pressed CD in a digipak for Euro 26.99 and also includes the digital album in MP3 or FLAC format. The release date is listed as 4 July 2025. (nba)
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17.Jun.2025
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Podcast: The Retro Hour meets Petro Tyschtschenko
In the latest episode of the English-language podcast "The Retro Hour’" (episode 484), Petro Tyschtschenko, former president of Amiga Technologies, talks about the turbulent period immediately following Commodore's collapse. The interview, entitled "Inside the Fight to Save the Amiga", was recorded live at VCF East in New Jersey.
Tyschtschenko provides insight into his efforts to save the Amiga from extinction after Commodore's bankruptcy. He recounts desperate attempts to find buyers, the sale of Amiga 1200 from stock in India, legal disputes and secret backroom deals, while at the same time the community kept the spirit of the brand alive.
The conversation begins at around minute 41:51 and offers a glimpse behind the scenes of the rescue attempts. An overview of the latest retro news is provided at the beginning of the episode. (nba)
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16.Jun.2025
MorphZone
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MorphOS: Web browser Wayfarer 10.0
Jacek 'jacadcaps' Piszczek has released version 10.0 of his web browser Wayfarer for MorphOS, which is now based on WebKitGTK 2.48.3, the latest stable version.
As the author writes, "a lot of work in this release went into improving youtube support, with better auto-quality switching, built-in predefined settings and user-agents. The MediaSource player was rewritten to fix the issues that plagued it in Wayfarer 9. Additionally, Wayfarer can now all automatically redirect all YT video links into youtube-nocookie.com that gives you just the video player, with no comments, recommended and most notably no video ads."
In preparation for the upcoming openssl3.library update, Wayfarer 10 has already integrated HTTP/3 support. (dr)
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