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Post by ledzep on Jun 9, 2013 14:42:45 GMT -5
I have mentioned before this guy Norbert Kehrer because he created an Asteroids emulator that runs on Atari 8-bit computers (and now also C64 computers) - web.utanet.at/nkehrer/but now, in the current issue of Retro Gamer (#115) he was interviewed in their Homebrew section. He was asked about future plans to which he answered - "I want to work further with Asteroids and I hope to be able to make 'perfect' conversions for not only the Vectrex but also for Z80-based home computers like the ZX Spectrum and the MSX or Amstrad computers." Hell yes!! Asteroids, for real, on the Vectrex! Maybe he can emulate other Atari vector games eventually? A guy can dream. |
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Post by VectorX on Jun 9, 2013 14:45:34 GMT -5
That's pretty cool, hope that works out indeed.  |
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Post by TrekMD on Jun 9, 2013 15:14:40 GMT -5
Oh, that would be fantastic! And what better console for the game than the Vectrex!
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Post by hcmffm on Jun 9, 2013 17:10:08 GMT -5
Hey, that's great and promising news! Minestorm is cool and Rockaroids is also good. But I wouldn't mind a very close Asteroids port. I wonder whether and how we could support and encourage Norbert for the Asteroids port. Perhaps a forum member can contact him?
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Post by jbrodack on Jun 10, 2013 10:30:35 GMT -5
I'm always excited about new vectrex games though maybe slightly less for this since there already is rockaroids. However, if it's a perfect conversion and maybe has additional special options or features it could be really cool.
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Post by VectorX on Jun 10, 2013 10:34:11 GMT -5
^And/or maybe the guy could include Asteroids Deluxe on it too |
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Post by sj on Jun 10, 2013 11:44:17 GMT -5
I wish somebody would have a stab at Battlezone.
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Post by VectorX on Jun 10, 2013 12:09:20 GMT -5
There's just been an unfinished demo from Christopher Tumber that I know of and that's it.
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Post by ledzep on Jun 10, 2013 13:40:32 GMT -5
Battlezone would really require a custom controller with two joysticks (and fire buttons on top) I think. That would be an awesome homebrew, Battlezone with a color overlay and new controller all in a big box. And while I'm daydreaming, have Kate Upton deliver it in a '71 Dodge Challenger.
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Post by sj on Jun 10, 2013 13:49:20 GMT -5
I like your thinking. The joystick bit. Obviously.
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Post by sj on Jun 10, 2013 13:52:36 GMT -5
Hang on. Who do we know that can program games, sort out overlays and do a custom controller... Fury!!   |
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Post by Furry on Jun 10, 2013 14:23:14 GMT -5
Sorry. Haven't got time. I've got to comb my chest.
Oh, hold tight. Did you say Fury? I thought you said Furry.
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