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13Aug/12Off

Chaos Constructions 2012

posted by newart

Напоминаем, что Chaos Constructions в этом году проходит на неделю раньше обычного. А именно 18 и 19 Августа.

По спектруму у нас традиционные конкурсы: ZX Graphics (standard + gigascreen), AY Music (standard + TS), Beeper music, Demo и 4K intro.

Также в этом году официально добавлен конкурс ZX Game. В котором могут участвовать игры для любого клона спектрума, в том числе и демоверсии игр. В данный момент на этот конкурс представлено 2 игры, ожидается еще как минимум 2.

Приём работ на большинство конкурсов заканчивается ранним утром субботы 18 числа. Работы необходимо закачивать на сайт CC. В случае проблем с закачкой, работу можно отправить на e-mail: vtcd@mail.ru

Проведение конкурсов Realtime ZX Graphics и AY Music запланированы на вечер 18 числа. Точное время и задание будут озвучены на сайте CC, ZX.PK.RU и здесь.

Что касается развлекательной программы фестиваля, главным нововведением станет живые выступления 8-битных музыкантов. Их имена вам наверняка известны: C-jeff & Megus, Kosmopop2, Alex Ogre, VRUMZSSSR, <3an и т.д.

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13Aug/12Off

DiHalt 2012 ZX Spectrum Beeper Music Pack [TAP+TR-DOS]

posted by news

dh2012 beeper Traditionally Shiru released the prod for a real machines.

Enjoy and don't forget to say him thank you.

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11Aug/12Off

DiHalt2012 photo|update

posted by pulsar

Фотографии с прошедшего DiHalt'а 2012.

Tagged as: parties, photo, scene 1 Comment

9Aug/12Off

Brand New Utility: VideoTime 2

posted by news

Einar Saukas and Flavio M. Matsumoto published VideoTime 2 — a utility to examine video timings of Spectrum-related machines (and clones).

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8Aug/12Off

Interview with Steve Wetherill (Odin)

posted by news

Thanks to Jmvbok pointing us to the interview done to Steve Wetherill (Nodes of Yesod, Robin of The Wood, Arc of Yesod, Heartland... ¡Odin!) and published at www.elmundodelspectrum.com.

Now you can read it here in its original format and language.

Hope you enjoy it!

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8Aug/12Off

Brand New Game: Poxoft Space Invaders 512b by AmiGanS

posted by news

Yet another casual speccy game has been released at Pouet.

There is no need to introduce such famous games like Space invaders — an arcade video game designed by Tomohiro Nishikado, and released in 1978.

Here is SPACE INVADERS Variations in 512 bytes for ZX Spectrum 48k/128k. Enjoy.

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8Aug/12Off

Mrtka z Krtka Strikes Back by HOOY-PROGRAM

posted by news

crapmo2012 There is a new demo made at ShuCon 2012.

A crazy crapmo sequel to Dupa Biskupa or Mrtka z Krtka crapmo by Hooy-Program.

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7Aug/12Off

Pixel Nation Magazine Are Now Available for £5.99

posted by news

Fantastic new both issues of Pixel Nation are now available for £5.99 including free shipping. This lasts until the 20th August so just 2 weeks or until the stock runs out.

Issue 1 can be found here:
http://pixel-nation.co.uk/index.php/online-store/product/57-pixel-nation-issue-1

Issue 2:
http://pixel-nation.co.uk/index.php/online-store/product/144-pixel-nation-issue-2

Tagged as: press, zx spectrum 2 Comments

7Aug/12Off

Image to ZX Spec 1.3.3 Released

posted by news

Image To ZX Spec is a multi core capable image and video converter that can produce vintage computer art images (jpeg/png) of any size and can even convert work to a real ZX Spectrum (or an emulator) as a slideshow or video. This is useful to create retro 8bit music videos, posters, tshirts, mock screenshots etc etc - you do not even need a Spectrum to use this program!

It is written in Java and will work on Windows, Linux (tested on Ubuntu) or any Java 6 capable operating system.

What's new in 1.3.3:

Added random single frame video preview.

Added improved video format support.

More monochrome dither fixes.

More UI changes.

Added serpentine error diffusion option.

Added error diffusion constraining option.

Improved error diffusion accuracy.

Download link:
http://mirror.viperfang.net/silentde...spec_1.3.3.zip

Tagged as: graphics, systems No Comments

7Aug/12Off

The Spectrum Show #7

posted by news

Welcome to Episode 7 of The Spectrum Show.

In this episode we take a look back to September 1983 to get all the latest Sinclair news and latest Spectrum game releases.
We have a Spectrum arcade shootout – this time it’s Moon Patrol. Which of the Spectrum versions will come out on top?
We review some older games and take a look at some newer titles.

Hope you enjoy it.

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7Aug/12Off

SpecBAS 0.752 Now Available!

posted by news

SpecBAS is a remake of Sinclair BASIC - it's faster, far more powerful and more colourful than Sinclair BASIC has ever been!

SpecBAS incorporates all the features of Sinclair BASIC, but with more:
Procedures, with both referenced and normal variable parameters
Flow control with DO..LOOP, WHILE..LOOP, DO..UNTIL
Better array handling, with variable BASE settings and FOR..EACH support
Better string handling with LEFT$, RIGHT$, MID$, REPEAT$ etc
Memory banks which can be loaded, saved and utilised to hold a variety of data types
Many, many more maths functions, with both radians and degrees support
Graphics with 8bpp in any supported resolution with full palette changing, rotation, scaling etc
Sound support with MOD/S3M/XM/IT/MP3/VOC/WAV etc
Turtle graphics, sprites, tilemaps.

Go get it from http://www.specbas.co.uk.

Tagged as: basic 1 Comment

6Aug/12Off

ZX Life Shield Pro v4.1 (PC/Windows)

posted by news

Marco A.G. Pinto released ZX Life Shield Pro v4.1 for PC/Windows.

ZX Life Shield is the best program ever created to find lives for Spectrum games using the format .MIRAGE by the emulators ZXAM and the one created by Peter McGavin from New Zealand.

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6Aug/12Off

Brand New Game: Catacombs of Balachor

posted by news

swcover Laasoft Ltd presents the new arcade game, where an unsuccessful treasure hunter, you've been down on your luck for some time now.

Scant pickings have forced you further and further out into the hills and forests, compelling you to seek your fortune in more inhospitable and dangerous locations.

Design and programming by Lasasoft (comprising Morkin & Richard Green).

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31Jul/12Off

Spectrum30 – Show in Cambridge on 08th-09th September

posted by news

There is an huge event to celebrate the Spectrums 30th birthday. The show takes place in Cambridge, near the Sinclair building, the place where all began. Tickets are still available for the event on www.spectrum30.org.uk.

Further there is a game and a demo competition running. Everybody can take part in these competitions, if they come to the show or not. The visitors at the show will vote the best game and the best demo of the Spectrum30 competition. The voting will be on Sunday the 09th September. The winners can win several prizes, T-Shirts and hardware.

Only rule is that the game or demo should run on a normal Spectrum 128.

Entries can be sent to zx@spectrum30.org.uk. TAP-File is recommended. When sending an entry please add also your postal adress to send you the prizes if you win.

Latest date for entries is the 2nd September 2012.

Tagged as: anniversary, parties, zx spectrum 1 Comment

29Jul/12Off

ZX-Live v0.47

posted by Vinnny

Дмитрий Живилов обновил эмулятор Спектрума ZX-Live для AmigaOS. Исправлена ошибка чтения AY-регистров, добавлена игра Nestling (2012). Скачать.

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27Jul/12Off

The Spectrum Show #6

posted by Vinnny

Paul Jenkinson выпустил очередной номер видео-подкаста The Spectrum Show. В выпуске: новости и игры за август 1983 года, создание игр в конструкторах (часть 2), обзор игры Genesis: Dawn of a New Day.