Let's play "Chaos Strikes Back" Episode 34 on the #AtariST #retrogaming #Atari ... https://youtu.be/zoNj9AGjhRU
GTW Highlight No.05: Also in December, we revealed early prototypes of Jimmy White's Whirlwind Snooker, including early #PC tests, #AtariST protos. Also showcasing concept artwork + icons from the game - created by the late and great Archer Maclean:
https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/2024/12/archer-macleans-snooker-prototypes/
#AtariST computers graphics ranked in the top four at Silly Venture 2025 Winter Edition #atari #demoscene

The (animated)png encoder library is now compiled. Tomorrow, let's code GFA to use them and read/write apng.

Purpose is to use png to store tiles in just one file for MapEdit. Have to implement this first in Make_MAP (that may be GIF slicer but also PNG slicer).

#atarist #freemint #ldg

Here's a comparison of a sprite between the arcade, Amiga and Atari ST versions of Toki.

Yes, indeed! Toki's beloved has become a brunette on the Atari ST. No doubt for technical reasons.

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#Toki #OceanSoftware #TadCorporation #Arcade #Amiga #AtariST #RetroGaming #PixelArt

And to compare with the Amiga version, I also made a video of the arcade version of Toki developed by Tad Corporation 🐵

There are not only graphical differences, but also in level design (fewer enemies/items on Amiga)

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#Toki #OceanSoftware #TadCorporation #Arcade #Amiga #AtariST #RetroGaming

./Tao/Nostalgic_O_Fractal_Blast.sndh
Title: Nostalgic-O-Demo Fractal Blast (2 Sid Voice)
Author: Tao / Cream
RIPP Not ripped (original)
CONV Evil / DHS
YEAR 1999
## 1
!# 1
TC 50
TIME 1 215
Track: 1
#AtariST #chiptune

Manchmal frage ich mich, wieviele Entscheidungen anders gefällt wurden, durch den Mangel an Vernetzung in den Mitt- bis Spät-80ern in der Breite.

Triviales Beispiel: mein lokaler Atari-ST-Computer-Händler in Karlsruhe (Wacker, Südstadt) empfahl mir dringendst *nicht* meinen ST bei ihm aufrüsten zu lassen (TOS 1.0->1.04, Overscan, 4 MB RAM). O-Ton: „das weiß niemand, ob so viele Änderungen dann noch stabil laufen“.

Ich war Schüler, hatte von Elektronik wenig Ahnung, und ging enttäuscht von dannen. Einen neuen Computer konnte ich mir nicht leisten, aber die Upgrades wären drin gewesen (und hätten meinem 1040STF gut getan). Heute weiß ich, dass die Änderungen nicht super kompliziert wären, und definitiv stabil ausführbar.

Damals kannte ich niemanden, der Computer-Elektronik konnte. In Mailboxen war ich erst ab 1991-1992 unterwegs. Daher blieb es mangels anderem Input bei einer Person, einer Aussage und damit (s/m)einer Entscheidung.

Bei allem Geschimpfe über moderne digitale Vernetzung: ich bin schon froh, dass es nicht mehr Ender der 80er ist.

^g

#atarist #m68k #karlsruhe

@BigBadBiologist ProTip: Install a small LaceScan module for increased resolutions:

• 640×400 becomes 732×480, a 37% increase (only 688×… on the SM124)
• 640×200 becomes 820×284, a hefty 80% increase

Who needs fancy graphics cards when you can push the boundaries of your ST quite a bit!

This add-on goes well with 4 MB of RAM, your productivity applications have waaaay more screen space, e.g. extra 5 lines of text.

#atarist #m68k #overscan #lacescan

The port of Toki to Amiga (and Atari ST) is undoubtedly one of the best ever made for an arcade game! 🧙‍♀️ 🪄 🐒

Smooth gameplay, vibrant graphics. The developers did an amazing job 😀

#Toki #OceanSoftware #TadCorporation #Arcade #Amiga #AtariST #RetroGaming