Gravity Core v1.51

One man development outfit Suisoft is pleased to announce release of an update to Gravity Core.

This release fixes a few minor issues found since v1.50:

* XBOX 360 wireless gamepads will have default controls set up automatically (previously only wired controllers).
* DirectX (software mode) refresh rate issue on some older laptop video drivers.
* Work to reinstate compatibility with Windows 9x.

You can check out the game at www.suisoft.co.uk.

Cloanto Releases C64 Forever

Cloanto, developers of Commodore/Amiga software since the 1980s launched today C64 Forever, a revolutionary preservation, emulation and support package.

C64 Forever embodies an intuitive player interface, backed by a built-in database containing more than 5,000 C64 game entries, and advanced support for the new RP2 format, dubbed the "MP3 of retrogaming".

C64 Forever expands Cloanto's RetroPlatform family, aiming to set new standard in ease of use, emulation power and access to contents. The RetroPlatform player technology, the frequently-updated RetroPlatform Library database and content recognition engine, and the RP2 file format act in synergy to provide a superior user experience. The software includes more than 100 games, some of the finest demoscene productions, and other bits and pieces of history. Adding content is as easy as a drag-and-drop. The RP2 Manager feature further makes it possible to import thousands of games at once from existing C64 CDs, DVDs or internet downloads, while the built-in search functionality makes it easy to find more games on C64 preservation sites.

C64 Forever is available now in two editions:

- Downloadable Plus Edition - $19.95

- Boxed Plus Edition - $24.95 (includes instant download)

C64 Forever Home Page
http://www.c64forever.com

Gravity Core Update

Gravity Core has been updated. Gary says...

"I have received a lot of feedback from players of Gravity Core, including your review comments. A new version is now available that aims to improve the Fun Factor and remove the ARG! Factor. Below is a copy of the press release. You will note that I have introduced a dual stick control method, as an alternative to keys."

You can check out the game at www.suisoft.co.uk.

Project Aftermath

Congratulations to Project Aftermath, winner of Andrew Williams' Best Overall Game in the 2009 Ernie Awards. Fans might like to know that since the review the developers have "added loads of new stuff recently. 20 challenge modes, a whole new tactical deployment system, 92 achievements and much more." You can check out the game on www.gamesfaction.com and see the blog on http://blog.gamesfaction.com.

Depths of Peril: Proud to be Ernie

Soldak Entertainment (an indie developer based in Dallas TX) have recently had rare but massive success for an indie studio with last year's Ernie award winning Depths of Peril. So much so that they have been able to shift boxed copies as well as a downloadable version of the game, and these are being sold in outlets across the States like Fry's, RadioShack and Chips'n'Bits.

The game fully deserves all the success it's had, it's an excellent premiere title from Steven Peeler (he's just about a one man team, although his wife writes the excellent in-game fiction). The follow up title Kivi's Underworld, is not as good, although it's still a very playable game. More than anything, it's good to see an independent game selling so many copies! Perhaps the Bytten review and Ernie was part of the success story?

Text by Steve Blanch.

Not just because of the Flatspace II banner on the site do I mention the redesigned Retro 247. The site lists and promotes independent game with good old fashioned gameplay and is clearly capitalising on the growing retro gaming cult. Founded by Marc Georgeson of Addictive 247 fame, an early game by Addictive was one of the first ever Bytten reviews.

Something 2 Play For

If you're looking for an indie game but don't know what to pick, then the pixel wall on something2play might help. The page offers a free 100x60 pixel advert to indie developers so there's a lot of games from a variety of developers to choose from.