Tag: apple II

Ample 0.253 Released

The latest release of the Ample MAC OS based front end for the MAME emulator has been announced. Version 0.253 brings the interface in line with the latest version of MAME and Includes experimental Uthernet II / WIZnet W5100 emulation. Marinetti, IP65, and A2osX have been tested and should work. Ample is an Apple II series / Retro Mac centric front end for the MAME emulator developed by famed Apple II programmer Kelvin Sherlock. The Ample App is a free download and…

Virtual II Bug Fix Release

For users of the Virtual II emulator, a new update has been released that resolves an issue with the Apple //c emulated mouse, which could cause it to cease functioning properly. The issue, which first appeared and affected the perviously released version of the program, version 11.3, is resolved by this update. The Virtual II emulator, developed by Gerard Putter, is a Shareware Apple II emulator designed for Mac OS-based systems. It is a popular tool for hobbyists, retro computing…

Wizards Proving Grounds 3.0 Released

41 years after the release of Wizardry Proving Grounds 2.1 comes a new release of one of the best known games for the Apple II series computer. Wizardry Proving Grounds Version 3.0 is available in both DOS 3.3 and ProDOS disk formats on the Apple II and includes some of the following updates and changes: No more passwords! Something had to go to make room on the disks for all these fixes. We figured that nobody password-protects their characters any more,…

Apple II Desktop 1.3 alpha 5 Released

The latest alpha release of the Apple II Desktop graphical user interface is now available for download. Apple II Desktop version 1.3 alpha release 5 includes the following changes: General DeskTop Selector Disk Copy Desk Accessories Misc Downloads You can download the latest releases of the Apple II Desktop in one of eight languages from the A2D Github page at:https://github.com/a2stuff/a2d/releases/tag/v1.3-alpha5

PLASMA 2.0 Officially Released

From David Schmenk:

Virtual II Emulator for Mac OS Updated

The Virtual II Apple II Emulator for Mac OS has been updated. The latest version of Virtual II, version 11.3,  requires a Mac with macOS 10.13 (“High Sierra”) or better and includes a slew of fixes and support for Joysticks and the Apple //c. Some of these changes include the following items: Virtual II is a full featured shareware emulator for MAC OS and has a long development history. You can download the latest version of the Virtual II emulator…

Castle Dain Version 0.8 (Apple II game)

For all the Apple II gaming enthusiasts out there, Castle Dain has been brewing as a promising project. Version 0.8 is the latest milestone in this exciting lite-RPG adventure, which allows players to dive headlong into the world of 8-bit fantasy gaming. Developed by an aspiring programmer, Frank Rossi, who’s making his first foray into 6502 assembly language, Castle Dain presents a rich gaming experience reminiscent of classic titles for the beloved Apple II. New Adventures in Version 0.8 In…

Applewin Apple II Emulator Updated

The Applewin Apple II Emulator for Windows has been updated. This update, version 1.30.14 includes a host up changes and fixes including the following changes: You can download the latest release and get more information at the Applewin Github page:https://github.com/AppleWin/AppleWin/releases/v1.30.14.0

Apple II Desktop version 1.3 Alpha 4 Released

Joshua Bell has released the latest version of the Apple II Desktop graphical user interface for the Apple II computer. Apple II Desktop version 1.3 Alpha 4 includes a host of changes and new features including the following items: General DeskTop Selector Disk Copy Desk Accessories The author notes that if you have downloaded a previous alpha version of the Apple II Desktop Version 1.3 program, you should replace it immediately with this version. To download the latest version of…

INTBASIC.SYSTEM 0.9 for the Apple II Released

Joshua Bell has announced the immediate availability of the INTBASIC.SYSTEM Integer BASIC system file for ProDOS version 0.9. This system file allows users to run Integer BASIC under ProDOS and runs many original DOS 3.2 / 3.3 Integer BASIC Programs. This version of the program is the first official release of the INTBASIC.SYSTEM file and includes support for these commands: Addition Notes about the INTBASIC.SYSTEM file: You can download the latest version of the ProDOS order disk with the INTBASIC.SYSTEM…

Applesauce Client Software 1.83 Released

Client Release 1.83 – https://evolutioninteractive.com/applesauce/Applesauce_183.zip

GBBS Pro 2.2 Book Errata Now Available

Last month, we announced the official release of GBBS Pro version 2.2. For those who have purchased a manual for the program with the earlier 2.2n release, there is now an errata available for download:https://gbbs.applearchives.com/dl/GBBS-Pro-2.2-Erratta-CA2023.pdf. This is a free update available for download by all users. If you would like to purchase the new up to date GBBS Pro 2.2 manual, it is available through our GBBS Pro 2.2 release page at: https://www.callapple.org/documentation/books/gbbs-pro-2-2/. You can also download the latest version…

Applesauce FDC Client Software Updated

The Applesauce Floppy Disk Controller Client Software has been updated. The latest update includes a number of important bug fixes including the following items: Client Release 1.82 – https://evolutioninteractive.com/applesauce/Applesauce_182.zip

Apple II Desktop Version 1.3 alpha 2 Released

Joshua Bell has released an update to the Apple II Desktop Version 1.3. The second alpha release of the App includes the following changes: General Launcher DeskTop Selector Desk Accessories Apple II Desktop is available in eight different languages including: English, Danish, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese and Swedish. and is available on either 140K or 800K Floppy disk images. You can download the latest version of the Apple II Desktop in your chosen language from the A@ple II Desktop…

ACOS GBBS Pro Version 2.2 Released

A.P.P.L.E in coordination with Kevin Smallwood and Paul Lee are pleased to announce the official release of ACOS GBBS Version 2.2 for the Apple II series computers. There are a host of changes to this latest release including the following: For users who have purchased the printed manual, there are a few other typos including the following: You can download the latest version of ACOS GBBS Pro for the Apple II series computers from Call-A.P.P.L.E.’s Github page at:https://github.com/callapple/GBBS Additional information…

CC65 Gomoku For the Apple II

Stefan Wessels has announced the initial release of his CC65 based Apple II version of the popular game, Gomoku. According to his anouncement,

Applewin Apple II Emulator Updated

Tom Charlesworth has announced the release of the latest version of the Applewin Apple II Emulator. Applewin is a windows based full featured Apple II Emulator. The latest version of Applewin, version 1.30.13.0 includes several changes and bug fixes including the following: You can download the latest version of Applewin from the Applewin Github page at:https://github.com/AppleWin/AppleWin Some of the features included in Applewin include support for a variety of Apple II series machines and clones, many of which are hard…

Virtual II Apple II Emulator Updated

The Virtual II Apple II Emulator has been updated. Gerard Putter, the curator of the Virtual II emulator announced the update this morning and noted that he had added more features and quashed some bugs in the earlier version of the program. The latest release of Virtual II, version 11.2, includes additional support for the Apple //c and Apple //c+. A complete list of changes included in this release of Virtual II include the following: You can download an evaluation…

New Years 2023 Demo for the Apple II

Sellam Abraham has released a little demo package for Apple II users for New Years Day 2023. The demo program was created using the Greasy Graphics package and is a free download and can be found here

Apple II Desktop 1.2 Officially Released

The final release of the Apple II Desktop Version 1.2 is available. That means that there are no more Alpha or Beta versions and that this will be the last update to that particular version. Apple II DeskTop is a graphical file and disk manager that also includes a host of graphical desk accessories for the Apple II series computers. Apple II desktop has also been known and sold as Mouse Desk. Some of the features of the Apple II…