Category: Software
From A2_4am Total Replay v5.2 is out. It features 502 Apple II games (200 new since v4), all playable from a single bootable 32MB hard disk image. https://archive.org/details/TotalReplay Code & changelog: https://github.com/a2-4am/4cade/releases/tag/v5.2 Thanks to @a2_qkumba, @txgx42, @helix_nrg, @Roughana@oldbytes.space, Frank M, Kris Kennaway, @ladyailuros, and everyone else who contributed to this project in the past five years.
From A2_4am: This is volume 2 of Total Replay, featuring sports games, flight sims, puzzles, game shows, and board games. If it involves blowing things up, it’s probably in volume 1. This release features 89 games, all playable from a single bootable 32MB hard disk image. https://archive.org/details/TotalReplay2 Code & changelog: https://github.com/a2-4am/4sports/releases/tag/v1.0-alpha.4 Thanks to @a2_qkumba, @txgx42, @xot@mastodon.gamedev.place, @Roughana@oldbytes.space, and @helix_nrg for patches and testing.
After successful completing our Kickstarter campaign for our new point&click adventure UNDEAD we decided to release a fully playable demo version of the game for all those people that want to give the game an immediate try and could not engage in the recent campaign. The demo version comprises the full first level of the game and allows to indulge completely in the game flow and feeling. If you like level 1 and want to continue on your quest through the Land of Dysphoria you can…
Colin Leroy-Mira has announced the update to WOZamp, the Apple II music and video player. WOZamp v18.0.1 gets RadioBrowser support for easy webradio streaming to your Apple II, plus a few fixes here and there. For more information about WOZamp or to download the latest version, check out the website at:https://www.colino.net/wordpress/en/wozamp-an-apple-ii-music-and-video-player/
The wonderful DreamGrafix paint program by Jason Andersen has been updated. The DreamWorld portion of the package is now at version 1.02+ and according to the Facebook posting by Brutal Deluxe’s Antoine Vignau, it now loads LZ4 256/3200 color picture files. You can get the package file from https://www.brutaldeluxe.fr/products/thirdparties/ or from https://github.com/dwsJason/Apple-IIgs-Binaries The Manual for DreamGrafix is available for download in PDF format at:https://mirrors.apple2.org.za/ftp.apple.asimov.net/documentation/applications/misc/DreamGrafix-Manual.pdf
The full release of the Version 1.4 chain of the Apple II Desktop graphical interface for the Apple II computer has been released. Joshua Bell, the curator of the Apple II Desktop project has been adding features and fixing issues with the project at a high rate of speed over the past several months. Thus, the latest version, Apple II Desktop 1.4, includes a slew of new advances and changes in the operation of the interface including the following items:…
The eighth issue of Script-Central Special Edition is now available for free download in the Apple II section of the Silverwand Software site at sites.google.com/view/silverwandsoftware. The 32 MB disk image includes several updates as well as several new HCGS stacks. For convenience the HCGS 1.1 and the 1.2 update are included on the disk image so the HyperCard IIGS application can be installed onto your own large storage device (note that while Script-Central stacks can be run from the disk…
About 15 years ago, Eric Shephard had a grand idea for advancing the Apple IIgs. The idea was to revolutionize the Apple IIGS computer allowing it to communicate seamlessly with other computers. Well that dream has finally been realized. Stephen Heumann announced during his Kansasfest 2024 presentation the initial public release of the new SMB FST for GS/OS 6.0x, now allowing the sharing of Apple IIgs Files, file types and the associated resource forks. SMB FST for GS/OS Version 1.0…
From our friend Jeremy Rand over at Rand-emonium Software: This is a new desk accessory for the Apple IIgs which solves Wordle puzzles for you. Rather than being the game, this can be used to solve the puzzle for you by telling you the best guesses (hopefully). It will give you its first guess of a five letter word. Then, you should click on each letter to set each to the correct colour: Note that if the letter appears multiple…
A collaboration between Stefan Wessels and the venerable Brutal Deluxe Software has produced a new version of the 1982 arcade game, Time Pilot, for the Apple IIgs. The original release of the program did not include audio and had a few minor glitches which were worked through both in real time and offline. The new version of the program now includes the fully qualified Audio and also fixes a glitch associated with the 1940’s level Bomber which was lagging when…
Joshua Bell has announced the the latest pre-release of the Apple II Desktop, version 1.4 Beta 2, a Graphical User Interface operating system for the Apple II. This release marks a significant milestone in enhancing the user experience for Apple II enthusiasts, offering a range of new features, bug fixes, and improvements. As always, it is essential to use beta software with caution, as it is still in the testing phase. Try It Now To experience the latest features of…
Ciderpress II, the command line based version of the Ciderpress App for Windows has been updated to version 1.02. Included in this release are the following changes: The full Installation instructions for the App can be found on the GitHub page at: https://github.com/fadden/CiderPress2/blob/main/Install.md The following Installation instructions are a brief version for those already familiar with the system: There are pre-built binaries for 32-bit Windows, 64-bit Windows, 64-bit Mac OS, and 64-bit Linux. Downloads with _fd are framework-dependent, meaning you…
From Stefan Wessels: Back in 2021 I started making a version of Time Pilot for the Apple IIgs. This was after I loved Jeremy Rands’ BuGS game. I got to the point where I had to make the AI and then I got sidetracked. Finally, I have now made the Apple IIgs version so it can be released. The gameplay is done, but it has no audio or icon. I will post about that in the #appleiigs channel, but the long and…
Joshua Bell has announced the immediate availability of the latest version of the Apple II Desktop project. Apple II Desktop is a graphical user interface platform for the Apple II series computers and includes an array of utilities and programming languages built into the platform. The first beta release in the version 1.4 chain comes with a slew of updates including the following items: DeskTop Disk Copy Desk Accessories Apple II Desktop can be downloaded from the Apple II Desktop…
Script-Central Special Edition v9n2, Summer 2024 was released June 1, 2024. This 32 MB Disk Image for the Apple IIGS contains several new HyperCard IIGS stacks by author Brendan Bellina. The issue includes all of the regular departments: Q+A, Tips & Trix, Scripter’s Workshop and the Lounge. The Lounge has been updated to include a musical slideshow inspired by the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris, France. Updated versions of the HCGS.BugTracker stack and the HCGS.Xtras stack are included. HCGS.Xtras is…
The latest beta release of Apple II Desktop, version 1.4-alpha9 pre-release has been unveiled. Curated by programmer Joshua Bell, this alpha release introduces a plethora of enhancements and improvements, albeit with a cautionary note to use it with care due to its alpha status. Key Features of Apple II Desktop v1.4-alpha9: Compatibility: Users can now seamlessly integrate this release with Apple //jse or Apple2TS, ensuring a smooth experience across various Apple II environments. Downloadable Disk Images: Easily accessible through the…
Wozamp 2.4 has been released. The author, Colin Leroy-Mira, announced the release with a miriad of video improvements including the following: * Better sound * Perfect sync * Better compression * Implement pause, rewind, forward * Implement volume normalization and control * Implement clean text subtitles * Leak fixes * Implement full-screen mode * Implement half-lines mode * 80-columns
Colin Leroy-Mira has announced the availability of the latest version of his WOZAMP Video and Audio player for the Apple II series computer. “I’m happy to say I’ve released Wozamp version 2.3 at https://www.colino.net/wordpress/en/wozamp-an-apple-ii-music-and-video-player/You may notice that the page’s title is now “a music and video player” Please find attached to this message’s replies a few examples!”
For those of you following the Apple II Desktop project, the latest alpha release is now available. The changes in the latest version of Apple II Desktop, version 1.4 alpha 8 includes a slew of changes including the following: Changes relative to previous v1.4 alpha: DeskTop Disk Copy Desk Accessories Misc Try it now with Apple //jse or Apple2TS Try if now The Apple II Desktop package is available in one of 9 languages: Downloads
From: Bob Giddings I think I have worked on this enough. Here is my command line demo called CLEAR. Included with a few commands. It is mostly meant for 80-cols, some commands won’t display properly in 40-cols. Although most of the commands will work on a II+. The most powerful command is included. The ALIAS command will let you make aliases of Basic, Binary and System files. There are a couple of commands that need some explanation. Type COMMANDS at…
