Category: Software

From Henry Lowe: RAMWerks 2 is now available for testing. In addition to testing RAMWorks-compatible Apple II memory cards, this new version also tests RAMFactor, Apple Memory Expansion (‘Slinky’) and Saturn compatible RAM cards (with some limitations – see web page). RAMWerks now runs on all Apple II computers and supports 40 or 80 column displays. You can download a disk image of RAMWerks 2 from: https://henrylowe.net/ramwerks/

If you have a passion for retro computing and enjoy bridging the gap between vintage technology and modern platforms, you’ll be delighted to discover that a binary release of the Mastodon client for the Apple II is now ready for download. This latest version, 2.0, has undergone extensive testing primarily on an Apple //c and IIgs. The brain child of Colin Leroy-Mira, the Apple II Mastodon Client is an advanced social media client with a number of feature found on…

Joshua Bell has made the latest pre-release of Apple II Desktop, v1.4-alpha7, available for Apple II enthusiasts. This release is packed with a number of enhancements and optimizations, offering a tantalizing glimpse into the future of the Apple II Desktop package. What’s New in v1.4-alpha7? Notable Changes in Apple II Desktop version 1.4 Alpha7: Desktop Enhancements: Desk Accessories: Available Language Options: Apple II Desktop is now available in nine languages including the following: How to Get v1.4-alpha7: Download the latest…

The latest version of the Apple II disk boot utility, Anti-M has been updated. Anti-M version 2.2 adds support for booting ABM. Anti-M is a disk boot utility created by the Apple II hacker, A2_4am, which allows users to boot older games made specifically for the Apple II and II plus on their Apple IIe and Apple or IIgs machines. The booster users a modified PROM that can boot any disk allowing the machine to bypass ROM checkers that are…

From Antoine Vignau of Brutal Deluxe Software: rSounder goes v3.1 – A small but useful update to the great sound toolbox published in 1995 by Paul Benson.I wanted all sounds to be page aligned when saved, now they are (and Paul’s copyright suffix is also removed, shhh) => https://github.com/antoinevignau/source/tree/main/rsounder rsounder31.jpg

Colin Leroy-Mira has announced the latest release of Mastodon for Apple II, version 1.14.0! It provides a big performance improvement on the serial bandwidth, all the way to 115,200bps. This is especially visible for loading images. You can download the latest version and find out more about the program at:

Announcing the release of Script-Central Special Edition v9n1. This is the sixth issue of the HyperCard IIGS disk magazine Mr. Bellina has released since 2020 and is made available as a zipped 32 MB ProDOS disk image. Full announcement at: https://bbellina.blogspot.com/2024/02/script-central-special-edition-v9n1.html In addition to the regular departments which provide news, jokes, HCGS tips and tricks, sound effects, icons, useful handlers and functions, and more, this issue includes a few hard to find stacks, converted Macintosh HyperCard stacks including the Apple…

Total Replay version 5.1, the Apple II Emulation frontend created by the Apple II hacker a2_4am and puts 100s of games at your fingertips, has been released. This latest version includes the following additions and changes to the platform: Download You can Download Total Replay version 5.1 (2024-02-16), in the form of an Apple II emulator ready 32 MB disk image from here, and the release notes of what’s new here About Total Replay is a ready to use frontend for exploring…

From Emmanuel Castello I wrote a new game for the apple II, and arcade simple game, based on one of the oldest video games, PONG. So here’s the version 1.0 of PONG RELOADED, for the Apple II. Except for a few bitmaps minor bugs, the only untested part is the physical paddles on a real Apple II because I don’t have them at home. So if anyone does, please let me know how the game feels on the real hardware….

According to Antoine Vignau of Brutal Deluxe Software has announced the immediate release of a maintenance release of our NinjaTrackerPlus Finder extension player. https://www.brutaldeluxe.fr/products/apple2gs/ntp/

Quicktake for Apple II, version 1.13.0, is released!This release contains large performance improvements for the Quicktake 100 and 200 decoders, with conversion time halved for the Quicktake 100, 35% less for the 200. https://www.colino.net/wordpress/en/quicktake-for-apple-ii/

Apple II Desktop Version 1.4 Alpha 6 has been released by Joshua Bell, the curator of the project. Updates to the latest Alpha include the following items: General DeskTop Selector Desk Accessories The latest version of the Apple II Desktop can be downloaded from the Github page at: https://github.com/a2stuff/a2d/releases/tag/v1.4-alpha6

Seattle, Washington — February 2, 2024 — Apple Pugetsound Program Library Exchange (A.P.P.L.E.) is pleased to announce the immediate release of DODGEMS! – a new, exhilarating arcade-style Apple II game developed by Raphael Rezende. It offers a captivating experience that puts players’ skills and endurance to the ultimate test.  With fast-paced gameplay, endless levels, and challenging mechanics, DodgEms! promises to deliver an unforgettable journey across the byways. Availability To accompany the game, A.P.P.L.E. has published an accompanying PDF manual –  disk image is available for purchase in our…

Card Cat version 1.6 has been announced by the creator of the program, Henry Lowe. This latest release of the Card Cat program includes a number of fixes and updates including the following: The latest version of Card Cat and installation / usage instructions are available from the Card Cat website at: https://henrylowe.net/card-cat/

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Angry Birds new Version V.1.10 has been released! This new version is now completely 6502 compatible and has received a complete rework of the sprite engine resulting in even faster and smoother animations! A 65C02 is no longer mandatory! However, 128 k RAM and a joystick still is! This enables users of unenhanced Apple //e to play this game. Buyers of the digital or physical floppies are eligible to upgrade with a digital copy of the new version for free! Please contact us! More information here: https://8bitshack.org/post/angrybirds/

Apple Core has received a new module for testing proper functioning of all new opcodes and addressing modes of a 65C02 CPU. The ideas behind Apple Core are: Apple Core is maybe the first comprehensive CPU test for all opcodes and addressing modes for the 6502 and 65C02 CPU available on the Apple II. Find out more: https://8bitshack.org/post/applecore/

A.P.P.L.E. Member Sean Callahan has announced the release of his latest creation, “Applz” — a captivating remake/demake of the iPhone game Ballz. Crafted utilizing modern tools for Apple II development, this game is a delightful addition to the world of retro gaming. About “Applz” “Applz” takes inspiration from the addictive gameplay of Ballz and breathes new life into it for the Apple II platform. Sean Callahan utilized VSCode with the RPW65 extension, the DASM assembler, and the yet-unreleased RPW debugger…

A hidden treasure from the early ’90s for the Apple IIGS has been recovered and released – The World of Erimar. Developed by Tony Bounds and his company Arctic Knights, this unreleased fantasy game promises a captivating experience with its SynthLAB music and a stunning palette of 256 colors all done in Hypercard 3.1.  The Developer and the Vision: Tony Bounds, the mastermind behind Arctic Knights, crafted The World of Erimar, a game that promised to push the boundaries of…

As the holiday season approaches, 8-Bit Shack has a special gift for Apple II enthusiasts—the classic Angry Birds game, reimagined for the Apple II platform, introduced last year, but now available for your enjoyment as a freely available disk image download.  This fan created tribute to the original Angry Birds games brings 25 levels of slingshot shooting fun to the Apple //e enhanced (or better). Whether you’re a seasoned Apple II gamer or new to the scene, Angry Birds for…