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NOVEMBER 2019
23rd November 2019
ANOTHER COOL SEUCK SCHOOL UPDATE
Linked Players Score Sharing + Re-Alienator source
Today's installment is based on linking two scores to one player. With special thanks to VG Vox for the request for some additional tips, related to the linked players trick I posted a long while ago. The routine this time is based on sharing player 1 and player 2's score in memory, adding it together to get a result. The result is then placed on to the front end. I have also included a complete C64Studio project, Re-Alienator to show you how the score + lives share routine works. Enjoy this short update.
SEUCK School - Linked Players Score + Lives Sharing
16th November 2019
Assemble it updates - Delayed + A New SEUCK School Update
Assemble It example game updates delayed
First of all example sources of existing game projects have unfortunately been delayed until early 2020. Due to more concentration on one of my game projects for Christmas 2019. So I think you can understand why the TND web site hasn't really had regular updates this month. The project I intend to finish and try to release for Christmas will not be revealed yet as it is top secret, apart from those who are involved in the game projecy. One production has been completed and will be released on Christmas day, although it isn't a game, but I'm sure you'll find it useful if you are a games creator. :)
SEUCK School Update - Platform SEUCK and Flip Screen
Eleanor Burns surprises us with some great SEUCK tips in which gives you handy Action Replay codes on how to implement your very own flip screen jump, run and shoot creations, using SEUCK and the famous programming cartridge. So have you ever wanted to create SEUCK games that allowed the player to jump, run and shoot? Eleanor has great tips for you. Also included are some cool examples.
SEUCK School Update
1st November 2019
New Contributor's game
Wizmax by Pinov Vox
Something had gone bump in the night. Well, Halloween may be over, but there's one game which never got released yesterday, as it was to be first submitted to a Halloween C64 game development compo, run by DoubleSided games. This is a spooky, but fun arcade adventure, created with the Shoot Em Up Construction kit, called Wizmax. You play a magician's ball, which has to break a spell of an evil witch, which has raided the good magician's castle. She put the magician to sleep, and has sprayed power crystals in the rooms of the castle. Wizmax must eat those crystals, before getting caught by the evil ghosts, skeletons and other monsters. Then face the witch and destroy her to break the spell.
WIZMAX at the Contributor's page
FORGOTTEN FOREST + MORE ASSEMBLE IT SOURCE
Forgotten Forest V1.1 by Alf Yngve
It is time for some HORROR fun, with this winner's SEUCK game creation, from the Sideways SEUCK Compo 2010! This game was enhanced as a prize, but was released as a bonus game for the Shoot 'Em Up Destruction Set. By special request from the Author, himself. I have agreed to launch this spooky game on to the contributor's page. Also, as an extra bonus you can check out the ACME source code and project, which I used to develop this game project's enhancements back in 2011. There's also a couple of new features added to this game, such as NTSC music control, and also a quick hi-score detection. Sadly not much else could be done, due to lack of time I had available. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this release, and/or exploring the front end and in game enhancements code.
Can you guide your bounty hunter through the Forgotten Forest, and torch out the evil creatures. Or will you become the next soul for the evil demon?
Happy Halloween
FORGOTTEN FOREST - CONTRIBUTOR'S PAGE
FORGOTTEN FOREST + Enhancement Source Code - ASSEMBLE IT
... Wait, you might want also check out these other epic horror games from ALF YNGVE
DARKLAND
THE PLAYER DIES AT THE END
17th October 2019
ASSEMBLE IT - MORE SOURCE FOR YOU!
Assemble It - Let's Invade
It seems that the last time I added existing source of some of my projects, it was about 3 weeks ago. That was because I have been very busy with some other projects. One of which is intended to be released this Christmas time (If I can get it done by then that is). Today's installment of Chapter 8's Assemble IT, takes to you back in time 3 years. That's right, I have chosen Let's Invade, my playable and fun Space Invaders style game, featuring visual effects with trance style music. Blend it all together with multiplexor sprites with some raster splits and what do you get? ... Let's Invade :) There are some more updates on chapter 8 to come next week!
LET'S INVADE ASSEMBLE IT
13th October 2019
SEUCK SCHOOL UPDATE + NEW GAME
SEUCK School: Fairer respawn, timed Invincibility Cloak and Rocket 'N Roll
Today's session of SEUCK School is based on producing a temporary shield/invincibility cloak, using colour flashing. Not only this, there's also an issue which seems to occur in a SEUCK game, where the player spawn on a deadly background and cannot get off the deadly background every time a life has been lost. The tutorial also fixes this problem. Also as an additional bonus, there's a brand new example game which I have made called Rocket 'N Roll, which even includes enhancement code snippets inside the disk image. Rocket 'N Roll is a fast paced shoot 'em up for 1 or 2 players, where your mission is to guide your rocket through 4 different zones and try to find your destination for exploration - The sun. Zap those aliens, collect the shield pods and fight hard. The game has also been added to the TND games page also!
SEUCK SCHOOL
SEPTEMBER 2019
SCENE WORLD ISSUE 29 RELEASED
Scene World Issue 29 by People of Liberty
It has been over a year since the last issue of Scene World was released. Still, it doesn't mean that it's all over. As friends of the C64 scene, we have launched yet another new issue of Scene World. Crammed on 2 disk sides, with yet a backlog of news, reviews reports and also the long await KickAssembler programming tutorial, Spider Maze. This issue's theme (intro based) is Communication. Since there's a lot of people using mobile smart phones, apps and stuff like that. Enjoy this issue.
Scene World issue 29.
15th AUGUST 2019
CRUISER X-79 NEWS AND A CONTIBUTOR'S GAME
Cruiser-X 79 Update
The project of Cruiser-X 79 is going pretty slowly at the moment, and might not be released in 2019. We are nowhere near completion. There are going to be a lot of major changes to the game, where enemy attack patterns are concerned. I have a few more ideas crammed into my head specially for this game, in which to give more variation to attack patterns. The best way for me to get round this is simply by programming a test program, which bases the movement by speed, time stop zones and length of movement tables - then implement these sequences into the main game code afterwards. Similar to what I did with Starfysh. This will also reduce memory consumption, compared to using my Alien Formation Maker tool. It is going to be hard work, but hopefully it should be worth it.
New Contributor's Release - Mine Sweeper 2019
Matteo Angelini has submitted to TND a little puzzle game called Mine Sweeper 2019, Programmed in CC65. The game mainly consists of PETSCII graphics with a few custom characters and a nice moody tune to go with the game. Setup your game options and try to clear the board without touching a bomb. If a bomb is found, then the game is over. There's a few options which you can choose from.
Mine Sweeper 2019
10th AUGUST 2019
SEUCK COMPO 2019 NEWS UPDATE
The Official C64 SEUCK Compo 2019 Prize Package
The submissions have finished, the voting took place, the results came out last month. Now, finally the Official C64 SEUCK Compo 2019 prize package has been released. It features all of the SEUCK Compo Entries, as well as the winners and runners up prizes. Pagoda Warrior 2, Legion of the Damned 3 and Fulgur all feature brand new front ends, and additional enhancements, to make the game even cooler. The pack is now available to download on disk and tape. So what are you waiting for, go and download the complete compilation and enjoy this collection. It is highly likely that it could be happening next year also :)
JULY 2019
12th JULY 2019
4th JULY 2019
SEUCK COMPO 2019 RESULTS + PRIZE ANNOUNCEMENTS
The votes have been counted, and the results are revealed ... Plus a bonus treat
After 6 months of incoming SEUCK game releases, some pretty much amazing. The audience has voted, and decided who the winner's game. The results have finally been revealed.
The winner wins a full-works SEUCK enhancement, which features GET READY, GAME OVER, front end with hi-score table, loading picture with music, and a few additional features, plus a pintable cover inlay for disk+tape versions of the game. - Possibly in SEUCK Redux unless the game doesn't require it.
The two runners up also get SEUCK enhancements (Should the games need those) with a new front end, and loading picture with music and additional features. - Possibly in SEUCK Redux, unless the game doesn't need to be imported in to it.
The complete set of games will be available along with the winner's enhanced games around inside the SEUCK Compo prize package about mid-end of August. Should the pack be ready by then, it will be released on the Official C64 SEUCK Compo page for downloading.
Once again, a huge thank you to everybody who entered this year's Official C64 SEUCK Compo 2019. We'll be doing it all again at the start of next year.
Visit the Official C64 SEUCK Compo 2019 page for results
JUNE 2019
30th May 2019
DECEMBER 2019
27th December 2019
New contributor's release
Super Vortex 2 by Pinov Vox
Contributor, Pinov Vox brings to The New Dimension a full vertical scrolling space shoot 'em up called Super Vortex 2. It is a game created using the Shoot Em Up Construction Kit (SEUCK). An alien empire has attacked your base. In the verge to have your revenge, you set off in to deep space and do battle against many alien battle cruisers and alien forces. An new intergalactic war has taken place. It is now time for you to defend your own territory. This game can be played with 1 or 2 players, or with both players linked with a shared score and lives. It is time for you to cause a lot of devastation and destruction to the alien bases. Go on, make a big mess out of them!
Zap your way to Super Vortex 2
25th December 2019
IT'S CHRISTMAS - WHAT'S IN YOUR STOCKING TODAY?
Amazon Tales - Full Game Released
You might have remembered back in 2012, I teamed up with Alf Yngve to make Amazon Tales. This game ended up as 75% complete. It was submitted to RGCD's 16KB Cartridge Compo 2012. After the competition ended, I had lost interest with the game and it was thrown in to the Games That Weren't archive. This was mainly due to a lot of problems I had back then. Now fast forward 7 years or so. This C64Studio project was still backed up on my HDD and Zip Drive. 2 Years ago, I created Starfysh. Now, I wanted to do one thing better. So I teamed up with Alf Yngve and finally finished Amazon Tales as a Christmas gift for your all. As an extra bonus Trevor Storey has produced a nice loading picture for the game. I couldn't resist making an Ocean Style tape loader of this game - Although it was made in TapeToolBuild :)
You are Gemma Hunter, A fully trained vet, who is loved by the tribe. She was asked to vaccinate an elephant from an illness. Unfortunately, the elephant panics and disappears into the jungle through and safely makes it to the river bank. The tribe people are annoyed, and send poor Gemma into the jungle in order to find the elephant. However, she is fearless, and armed with rocks, she can toss those at the jungle critters and rival tribesmen that pass by. Some will require more than one hit. Can Gemma get through all 7 destinations within the jungle? Or will death become her fate?
Welcome to the Jungle - Amazon Tales
Tape Master Pro V4.0
Just as TND Christmas couldn't get any better. There's a brand new tape mastering utility called Tape Master Pro V4.0. This version is much faster and easier to use, like with V3.0. This tape mastering system, based on TapeToolBuild sources is much better. There is a removal of some of V3.0's features. which made the tape loader unstable/ Not to worry though, there's a set of new features, suggested by some people. Single file programs of up to 193 blocks, runnable from BASIC can be mastered to high speed tape loader with a Koala paint loading picture with music and your custom settings. A manual has also been included.
Master your progs like a pro - Tape Master Pro V4.0
New contributor's release
Super Vortex 2 by Pinov Vox
Contributor, Pinov Vox brings to The New Dimension a full vertical scrolling space shoot 'em up called Super Vortex 2. It is a game created using the Shoot Em Up Construction Kit (SEUCK). An alien empire has attacked your base. In the verge to have your revenge, you set off in to deep space and do battle against many alien battle cruisers and alien forces. An new intergalactic war has taken place. It is now time for you to defend your own territory. This game can be played with 1 or 2 players, or with both players linked with a shared score and lives. It is time for you to cause a lot of devastation and destruction to the alien bases. Go on, make a big mess out of them!
Zap your way to Super Vortex 2
25th December 2019
IT'S CHRISTMAS - WHAT'S IN YOUR STOCKING TODAY?
Amazon Tales - Full Game Released
You might have remembered back in 2012, I teamed up with Alf Yngve to make Amazon Tales. This game ended up as 75% complete. It was submitted to RGCD's 16KB Cartridge Compo 2012. After the competition ended, I had lost interest with the game and it was thrown in to the Games That Weren't archive. This was mainly due to a lot of problems I had back then. Now fast forward 7 years or so. This C64Studio project was still backed up on my HDD and Zip Drive. 2 Years ago, I created Starfysh. Now, I wanted to do one thing better. So I teamed up with Alf Yngve and finally finished Amazon Tales as a Christmas gift for your all. As an extra bonus Trevor Storey has produced a nice loading picture for the game. I couldn't resist making an Ocean Style tape loader of this game - Although it was made in TapeToolBuild :)
You are Gemma Hunter, A fully trained vet, who is loved by the tribe. She was asked to vaccinate an elephant from an illness. Unfortunately, the elephant panics and disappears into the jungle through and safely makes it to the river bank. The tribe people are annoyed, and send poor Gemma into the jungle in order to find the elephant. However, she is fearless, and armed with rocks, she can toss those at the jungle critters and rival tribesmen that pass by. Some will require more than one hit. Can Gemma get through all 7 destinations within the jungle? Or will death become her fate?
Welcome to the Jungle - Amazon Tales
Tape Master Pro V4.0
Just as TND Christmas couldn't get any better. There's a brand new tape mastering utility called Tape Master Pro V4.0. This version is much faster and easier to use, like with V3.0. This tape mastering system, based on TapeToolBuild sources is much better. There is a removal of some of V3.0's features. which made the tape loader unstable/ Not to worry though, there's a set of new features, suggested by some people. Single file programs of up to 193 blocks, runnable from BASIC can be mastered to high speed tape loader with a Koala paint loading picture with music and your custom settings. A manual has also been included.
Master your progs like a pro - Tape Master Pro V4.0
NOVEMBER 2019
ANOTHER COOL SEUCK SCHOOL UPDATE
Linked Players Score Sharing + Re-Alienator source
Today's installment is based on linking two scores to one player. With special thanks to VG Vox for the request for some additional tips, related to the linked players trick I posted a long while ago. The routine this time is based on sharing player 1 and player 2's score in memory, adding it together to get a result. The result is then placed on to the front end. I have also included a complete C64Studio project, Re-Alienator to show you how the score + lives share routine works. Enjoy this short update.
SEUCK School - Linked Players Score + Lives Sharing
16th November 2019
Assemble it updates - Delayed + A New SEUCK School Update
Assemble It example game updates delayed
First of all example sources of existing game projects have unfortunately been delayed until early 2020. Due to more concentration on one of my game projects for Christmas 2019. So I think you can understand why the TND web site hasn't really had regular updates this month. The project I intend to finish and try to release for Christmas will not be revealed yet as it is top secret, apart from those who are involved in the game projecy. One production has been completed and will be released on Christmas day, although it isn't a game, but I'm sure you'll find it useful if you are a games creator. :)
SEUCK School Update - Platform SEUCK and Flip Screen
Eleanor Burns surprises us with some great SEUCK tips in which gives you handy Action Replay codes on how to implement your very own flip screen jump, run and shoot creations, using SEUCK and the famous programming cartridge. So have you ever wanted to create SEUCK games that allowed the player to jump, run and shoot? Eleanor has great tips for you. Also included are some cool examples.
SEUCK School Update
1st November 2019
New Contributor's game
Wizmax by Pinov Vox
Something had gone bump in the night. Well, Halloween may be over, but there's one game which never got released yesterday, as it was to be first submitted to a Halloween C64 game development compo, run by DoubleSided games. This is a spooky, but fun arcade adventure, created with the Shoot Em Up Construction kit, called Wizmax. You play a magician's ball, which has to break a spell of an evil witch, which has raided the good magician's castle. She put the magician to sleep, and has sprayed power crystals in the rooms of the castle. Wizmax must eat those crystals, before getting caught by the evil ghosts, skeletons and other monsters. Then face the witch and destroy her to break the spell.
WIZMAX at the Contributor's page
OCTOBER 2019
31st October - Happy Halloween - a little updateFORGOTTEN FOREST + MORE ASSEMBLE IT SOURCE
Forgotten Forest V1.1 by Alf Yngve
It is time for some HORROR fun, with this winner's SEUCK game creation, from the Sideways SEUCK Compo 2010! This game was enhanced as a prize, but was released as a bonus game for the Shoot 'Em Up Destruction Set. By special request from the Author, himself. I have agreed to launch this spooky game on to the contributor's page. Also, as an extra bonus you can check out the ACME source code and project, which I used to develop this game project's enhancements back in 2011. There's also a couple of new features added to this game, such as NTSC music control, and also a quick hi-score detection. Sadly not much else could be done, due to lack of time I had available. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this release, and/or exploring the front end and in game enhancements code.
Can you guide your bounty hunter through the Forgotten Forest, and torch out the evil creatures. Or will you become the next soul for the evil demon?
Happy Halloween
FORGOTTEN FOREST - CONTRIBUTOR'S PAGE
FORGOTTEN FOREST + Enhancement Source Code - ASSEMBLE IT
... Wait, you might want also check out these other epic horror games from ALF YNGVE
DARKLAND
THE PLAYER DIES AT THE END
17th October 2019
ASSEMBLE IT - MORE SOURCE FOR YOU!
Assemble It - Let's Invade
It seems that the last time I added existing source of some of my projects, it was about 3 weeks ago. That was because I have been very busy with some other projects. One of which is intended to be released this Christmas time (If I can get it done by then that is). Today's installment of Chapter 8's Assemble IT, takes to you back in time 3 years. That's right, I have chosen Let's Invade, my playable and fun Space Invaders style game, featuring visual effects with trance style music. Blend it all together with multiplexor sprites with some raster splits and what do you get? ... Let's Invade :) There are some more updates on chapter 8 to come next week!
LET'S INVADE ASSEMBLE IT
13th October 2019
SEUCK SCHOOL UPDATE + NEW GAME
SEUCK School: Fairer respawn, timed Invincibility Cloak and Rocket 'N Roll
Today's session of SEUCK School is based on producing a temporary shield/invincibility cloak, using colour flashing. Not only this, there's also an issue which seems to occur in a SEUCK game, where the player spawn on a deadly background and cannot get off the deadly background every time a life has been lost. The tutorial also fixes this problem. Also as an additional bonus, there's a brand new example game which I have made called Rocket 'N Roll, which even includes enhancement code snippets inside the disk image. Rocket 'N Roll is a fast paced shoot 'em up for 1 or 2 players, where your mission is to guide your rocket through 4 different zones and try to find your destination for exploration - The sun. Zap those aliens, collect the shield pods and fight hard. The game has also been added to the TND games page also!
SEUCK SCHOOL
28th September 2019
ASSEMBLE IT UPDATE
Assemble IT - Chapter 8 update - Invert with Source Code released
Continuing with the weekly game project+source section in Assemble IT. Only one game has been added to this section, which is Invert. A puzzle game, which I originally wrote for the RGCD 16KB cartridge Compo 2013. For those who don't remember the game. It is a simple puzzle game in which you guide a blue blob around the maze, trapped inside a cell. He has to flip all of the reversible tiles correctly, but has to watch out for time, and those nasty monsters. It was quite an addictive game back then. I am very pleased to include the C64Studio project for this game for you to check out, and/or maybe improve if you want to make it look even better and fun.
Invert + Source code
20th September 2019
ASSEMBLE IT UPDATE
Assemble IT - Chapter 8 update - 2 TND games with Source Code released
I have started to add the actual projects of past TND Games, on to Chapter 8. Each week, there will be additional project binary/source code added the CHAPTER 8 - PAST/PRESENT T.N.D PROJECTS page. Today this chapter starts with "Bionik Granny Returns". A game I written way back in 2010, where you control a granny, who is out to clobber the poor folk as they leave each place. There's also "Blap 'N Bash - Revisited", a comical Breakout game, with a difference. All set up to work with C64Studio. There will be more project source submissions coming next week. Stay tuned
Chapter 8 Assemble It
16th September 2019
ASSEMBLE IT NEWS AND TIME FOR A MYSTERY
A mystery game in the works
It may be September 2019, but last year we didn't do a Christmas special. This was due to the lack of free time that was available for my hobby projects. This year looks to be different as there should be plenty. Also usually each update has new Enhanced SEUCK/SEUCK Redux games. That could be possible, but only if there is time in between. There's something even better in store and in the works. There was a game project I had left for dead about 7 years ago, and the game is coming back to life. It is a horizontally run and throw 'em up, inspired by an old Mastertronic Games Creator game, but this game will be even better.That's all I'm going to tell you. I don't want to tell you what it is.
Over the next few months, I am going to be flexible between various projects, and also a Blazon demo, a Scene World, project and a few other things. This means that one day I can work on one project, and another day, I can work on something else, and so on. Since the time period of the mystery game project shouldn't be a long project. It should also be worth waiting for.
Assemble It - Chapter 8 starts this Friday
Starting from this Friday, onwards. Chapter 8 of Assemble It will be featuring all of the source code from my game projects that were created on different sources. I will be uploading a bit of each project at a time, so you can play around with the source, and maybe make improved versions of my game projects or some of your own? That's it really!
14th September 2019
GET IN TO THE GROOVE!
Mix Box #10 - Autumn 2019
Just a very small update today, in which after a long wait, the Mix Box #10 has finally been released. It is the very last in the series of the TND music collection. Since the concept is just fading away for me. Still more projects on the way in the future :) So why not download this demo, and enjoy the new tunes.
Mix Box 10
13th September 2019
FRIDAY 13TH UPDATE SPECIAL - 1 CONTRIBUTOR'S GAME AND 2 TUTORIAL UPDATES
Galactic Quarry X by Jari Karjalainen
Jari Karjalainen created a small Sideways scrolling SEUCK game just for a laugh, and for the TND contributor's page. This is an amusing sideways scrolling shoot 'em up, in which you have to defeat aliens that have approached your mines, which an unknown ore has been discovered. In order to protect your mines, you must blast the aliens into oblivion and save your mines from complete destruction. Can you do it!?!?!?
Galactic Quarry X
SEUCK School Update - Still Levels trick
There's a new update to SEUCK School, in which features a clever trick, discovered last week by Eleanor Burns. The trick involves allowing to automatically trigger an end of a static level and not allow it to time out. SEUCK games have been well known for having a static screen created for boss stages, and by surviving the boss wave by allowing the screen to time out. Now is your chance to trigger a still screen to not change level before defeating a boss.
Check out Eleanor's tip in SEUCK School
Assemble It - Chapter 7 Tape Mastering update
A mammoth update has been added to the Tape Mastering section on Assemble It. This update features methods of mastering tapes to real media. There is even a FREELOAD special, to help you create your own imaginative tape loaders, using PRG2TAP and Freeload, with my own modified example. So if you had a dream of making your own OCEAN loader, or want to make a new loader out of Freeload, then chapter 7 should be able to help you out. I also give you the 2017 release of Starfysh as an example for making your own tape masters.
Assemble It Chapter 7 - Mastering
6th September 2019
It's time to be HAPPY ... --- 2 BRAND NEW GAMES
Happy Blocks DX
The New Dimension is very proud to bring to you as first of two brand new game releases. Happy Blocks DX. After the huge success of the tape loader game, Happy Blocks. I was persuaded by a few people to create a full deluxe version of the Happy Blocks loader game. Well, great news is that it has now finished and is now ready for you to download and enjoy. This mad block dodging game features enhanced in game graphics, animated blocks, plenty of music, funny edited digi samples, and much more. What was originally a tape loader game, has finally been converted into a proper full party game. Can Happy dodge the nasty blocks, before getting tossed into oblivion?
Happy Blocks DX
4 A Win by Matteo Angelini
Matteo Angelini recreates the classic well known board game through the C language and CC65, Connect 4, with 4 A Win. It features animated graphics and music by Richard. The game has 3 different game modes, in which you have to take it in turns to try and match 4 counters in a row horizontally, vertically and diagonally. You can play against an opponent, the computer, or watch the C64 play against the ZX Spectrum, live in front of the screen.
4 a Win
ASSEMBLE IT UPDATE
Assemble IT - Chapter 8 update - Invert with Source Code released
Continuing with the weekly game project+source section in Assemble IT. Only one game has been added to this section, which is Invert. A puzzle game, which I originally wrote for the RGCD 16KB cartridge Compo 2013. For those who don't remember the game. It is a simple puzzle game in which you guide a blue blob around the maze, trapped inside a cell. He has to flip all of the reversible tiles correctly, but has to watch out for time, and those nasty monsters. It was quite an addictive game back then. I am very pleased to include the C64Studio project for this game for you to check out, and/or maybe improve if you want to make it look even better and fun.
Invert + Source code
20th September 2019
ASSEMBLE IT UPDATE
Assemble IT - Chapter 8 update - 2 TND games with Source Code released
I have started to add the actual projects of past TND Games, on to Chapter 8. Each week, there will be additional project binary/source code added the CHAPTER 8 - PAST/PRESENT T.N.D PROJECTS page. Today this chapter starts with "Bionik Granny Returns". A game I written way back in 2010, where you control a granny, who is out to clobber the poor folk as they leave each place. There's also "Blap 'N Bash - Revisited", a comical Breakout game, with a difference. All set up to work with C64Studio. There will be more project source submissions coming next week. Stay tuned
Chapter 8 Assemble It
16th September 2019
ASSEMBLE IT NEWS AND TIME FOR A MYSTERY
A mystery game in the works
It may be September 2019, but last year we didn't do a Christmas special. This was due to the lack of free time that was available for my hobby projects. This year looks to be different as there should be plenty. Also usually each update has new Enhanced SEUCK/SEUCK Redux games. That could be possible, but only if there is time in between. There's something even better in store and in the works. There was a game project I had left for dead about 7 years ago, and the game is coming back to life. It is a horizontally run and throw 'em up, inspired by an old Mastertronic Games Creator game, but this game will be even better.That's all I'm going to tell you. I don't want to tell you what it is.
Over the next few months, I am going to be flexible between various projects, and also a Blazon demo, a Scene World, project and a few other things. This means that one day I can work on one project, and another day, I can work on something else, and so on. Since the time period of the mystery game project shouldn't be a long project. It should also be worth waiting for.
Assemble It - Chapter 8 starts this Friday
Starting from this Friday, onwards. Chapter 8 of Assemble It will be featuring all of the source code from my game projects that were created on different sources. I will be uploading a bit of each project at a time, so you can play around with the source, and maybe make improved versions of my game projects or some of your own? That's it really!
14th September 2019
GET IN TO THE GROOVE!
Mix Box #10 - Autumn 2019
Just a very small update today, in which after a long wait, the Mix Box #10 has finally been released. It is the very last in the series of the TND music collection. Since the concept is just fading away for me. Still more projects on the way in the future :) So why not download this demo, and enjoy the new tunes.
Mix Box 10
13th September 2019
FRIDAY 13TH UPDATE SPECIAL - 1 CONTRIBUTOR'S GAME AND 2 TUTORIAL UPDATES
Galactic Quarry X by Jari Karjalainen
Jari Karjalainen created a small Sideways scrolling SEUCK game just for a laugh, and for the TND contributor's page. This is an amusing sideways scrolling shoot 'em up, in which you have to defeat aliens that have approached your mines, which an unknown ore has been discovered. In order to protect your mines, you must blast the aliens into oblivion and save your mines from complete destruction. Can you do it!?!?!?
Galactic Quarry X
SEUCK School Update - Still Levels trick
There's a new update to SEUCK School, in which features a clever trick, discovered last week by Eleanor Burns. The trick involves allowing to automatically trigger an end of a static level and not allow it to time out. SEUCK games have been well known for having a static screen created for boss stages, and by surviving the boss wave by allowing the screen to time out. Now is your chance to trigger a still screen to not change level before defeating a boss.
Check out Eleanor's tip in SEUCK School
Assemble It - Chapter 7 Tape Mastering update
A mammoth update has been added to the Tape Mastering section on Assemble It. This update features methods of mastering tapes to real media. There is even a FREELOAD special, to help you create your own imaginative tape loaders, using PRG2TAP and Freeload, with my own modified example. So if you had a dream of making your own OCEAN loader, or want to make a new loader out of Freeload, then chapter 7 should be able to help you out. I also give you the 2017 release of Starfysh as an example for making your own tape masters.
Assemble It Chapter 7 - Mastering
6th September 2019
It's time to be HAPPY ... --- 2 BRAND NEW GAMES
Happy Blocks DX
The New Dimension is very proud to bring to you as first of two brand new game releases. Happy Blocks DX. After the huge success of the tape loader game, Happy Blocks. I was persuaded by a few people to create a full deluxe version of the Happy Blocks loader game. Well, great news is that it has now finished and is now ready for you to download and enjoy. This mad block dodging game features enhanced in game graphics, animated blocks, plenty of music, funny edited digi samples, and much more. What was originally a tape loader game, has finally been converted into a proper full party game. Can Happy dodge the nasty blocks, before getting tossed into oblivion?
Happy Blocks DX
4 A Win by Matteo Angelini
Matteo Angelini recreates the classic well known board game through the C language and CC65, Connect 4, with 4 A Win. It features animated graphics and music by Richard. The game has 3 different game modes, in which you have to take it in turns to try and match 4 counters in a row horizontally, vertically and diagonally. You can play against an opponent, the computer, or watch the C64 play against the ZX Spectrum, live in front of the screen.
4 a Win
AUGUST 2019
19th AUGUST 2019SCENE WORLD ISSUE 29 RELEASED
Scene World Issue 29 by People of Liberty
It has been over a year since the last issue of Scene World was released. Still, it doesn't mean that it's all over. As friends of the C64 scene, we have launched yet another new issue of Scene World. Crammed on 2 disk sides, with yet a backlog of news, reviews reports and also the long await KickAssembler programming tutorial, Spider Maze. This issue's theme (intro based) is Communication. Since there's a lot of people using mobile smart phones, apps and stuff like that. Enjoy this issue.
Scene World issue 29.
15th AUGUST 2019
CRUISER X-79 NEWS AND A CONTIBUTOR'S GAME
Cruiser-X 79 Update
The project of Cruiser-X 79 is going pretty slowly at the moment, and might not be released in 2019. We are nowhere near completion. There are going to be a lot of major changes to the game, where enemy attack patterns are concerned. I have a few more ideas crammed into my head specially for this game, in which to give more variation to attack patterns. The best way for me to get round this is simply by programming a test program, which bases the movement by speed, time stop zones and length of movement tables - then implement these sequences into the main game code afterwards. Similar to what I did with Starfysh. This will also reduce memory consumption, compared to using my Alien Formation Maker tool. It is going to be hard work, but hopefully it should be worth it.
New Contributor's Release - Mine Sweeper 2019
Matteo Angelini has submitted to TND a little puzzle game called Mine Sweeper 2019, Programmed in CC65. The game mainly consists of PETSCII graphics with a few custom characters and a nice moody tune to go with the game. Setup your game options and try to clear the board without touching a bomb. If a bomb is found, then the game is over. There's a few options which you can choose from.
Mine Sweeper 2019
10th AUGUST 2019
SEUCK COMPO 2019 NEWS UPDATE
The Official C64 SEUCK Compo 2019 Prize Package
The submissions have finished, the voting took place, the results came out last month. Now, finally the Official C64 SEUCK Compo 2019 prize package has been released. It features all of the SEUCK Compo Entries, as well as the winners and runners up prizes. Pagoda Warrior 2, Legion of the Damned 3 and Fulgur all feature brand new front ends, and additional enhancements, to make the game even cooler. The pack is now available to download on disk and tape. So what are you waiting for, go and download the complete compilation and enjoy this collection. It is highly likely that it could be happening next year also :)
JULY 2019
12th JULY 2019
New contributor's game
Hanoi Tower by Matteo Angelini
Time for a little break from SEUCK fever, while you wait for the final SEUCK compo prize package. This time Matteo Angelini brings out a nice little strategy puzzle game, based on the ancient puzzle The Tower of Hanoi. This game was programmed in the C programming language, with a bit of assembly invovled and it works on PAL machines only. This is a simple little puzzle game in which you switch all of the discs from one pin to a different pin. The tower must be built in order of largest to smallest. Enjoy.
Hanoi Tower
Assemble It part 7 - IRQ tape Loader tutorial source updated
There appeared to have been a small fault in the tutorial on mastering programs using Martin Piper's TapeToolBuild program. This fault was one of mine. Some important source files for linking the music, loading picture and compiling the game were missing. After a few months or so, I have finally fixed this issue. So hopefully now, if you have the correct source files added to the original tapetoolbuild, you should be able to build your own tape with loading picture and music. Sorry about that.
Assemble It - Tape Mastering feature
KickAssembler SEUCK Framework released
Finally after a long(ish) wait, the KickAssembler SEUCK framework has been made. It supports use of Charpad generated charsets, screen + colour data, SEUCK game files, and various music players. The framework also consists of a high score table, which can be implemented into your own SEUCK games. All you need to do is learn a bit of basic assembly, follow Aseemble It, SEUCK School, SEUCK Vault pages for some of the tips and also do some other cool things. The example game used for this framework is my previous SEUCK Compo 2019 entry, is Squibblies 3.
SEUCK School - Kick Assembler SEUCK Framework
Hanoi Tower by Matteo Angelini
Time for a little break from SEUCK fever, while you wait for the final SEUCK compo prize package. This time Matteo Angelini brings out a nice little strategy puzzle game, based on the ancient puzzle The Tower of Hanoi. This game was programmed in the C programming language, with a bit of assembly invovled and it works on PAL machines only. This is a simple little puzzle game in which you switch all of the discs from one pin to a different pin. The tower must be built in order of largest to smallest. Enjoy.
Hanoi Tower
Assemble It part 7 - IRQ tape Loader tutorial source updated
There appeared to have been a small fault in the tutorial on mastering programs using Martin Piper's TapeToolBuild program. This fault was one of mine. Some important source files for linking the music, loading picture and compiling the game were missing. After a few months or so, I have finally fixed this issue. So hopefully now, if you have the correct source files added to the original tapetoolbuild, you should be able to build your own tape with loading picture and music. Sorry about that.
Assemble It - Tape Mastering feature
KickAssembler SEUCK Framework released
Finally after a long(ish) wait, the KickAssembler SEUCK framework has been made. It supports use of Charpad generated charsets, screen + colour data, SEUCK game files, and various music players. The framework also consists of a high score table, which can be implemented into your own SEUCK games. All you need to do is learn a bit of basic assembly, follow Aseemble It, SEUCK School, SEUCK Vault pages for some of the tips and also do some other cool things. The example game used for this framework is my previous SEUCK Compo 2019 entry, is Squibblies 3.
SEUCK School - Kick Assembler SEUCK Framework
4th JULY 2019
SEUCK COMPO 2019 RESULTS + PRIZE ANNOUNCEMENTS
The votes have been counted, and the results are revealed ... Plus a bonus treat
After 6 months of incoming SEUCK game releases, some pretty much amazing. The audience has voted, and decided who the winner's game. The results have finally been revealed.
The winner wins a full-works SEUCK enhancement, which features GET READY, GAME OVER, front end with hi-score table, loading picture with music, and a few additional features, plus a pintable cover inlay for disk+tape versions of the game. - Possibly in SEUCK Redux unless the game doesn't require it.
The two runners up also get SEUCK enhancements (Should the games need those) with a new front end, and loading picture with music and additional features. - Possibly in SEUCK Redux, unless the game doesn't need to be imported in to it.
The complete set of games will be available along with the winner's enhanced games around inside the SEUCK Compo prize package about mid-end of August. Should the pack be ready by then, it will be released on the Official C64 SEUCK Compo page for downloading.
Once again, a huge thank you to everybody who entered this year's Official C64 SEUCK Compo 2019. We'll be doing it all again at the start of next year.
Visit the Official C64 SEUCK Compo 2019 page for results
1st JULY 2019
SEUCK COMPO VOTING CLOSED
The official C64 SEUCK Compo 2019 voting has expired. Results are coming this Friday
The voting phase for the OFFICIAL C64 S.E.U.C.K compo 2019 has officially closed. Results are being collated and will be revealed hopefully on 4th July 2019. During this time, the Official C64 SEUCK Compo 2019 prize package will also be under development and will consists of some bonus surprises (in the BONUS folder category). I would like to thank everybody who has been involved in this year's official C64 SEUCK compo. There have been some amazing results and you all helped make this compo one of the best SEUCK compo's so far.
The official C64 SEUCK Compo 2019 voting has expired. Results are coming this Friday
The voting phase for the OFFICIAL C64 S.E.U.C.K compo 2019 has officially closed. Results are being collated and will be revealed hopefully on 4th July 2019. During this time, the Official C64 SEUCK Compo 2019 prize package will also be under development and will consists of some bonus surprises (in the BONUS folder category). I would like to thank everybody who has been involved in this year's official C64 SEUCK compo. There have been some amazing results and you all helped make this compo one of the best SEUCK compo's so far.
JUNE 2019
28th June 2019
21st June 2019
7th June 2019
Another TND Blaster of a playable preview
Cruiser-X 79 Demo by TND Games
While you have been very busy blasting aliens with Blastopia. TND blasts you back once more this June with a playable preview of Cruiser-X 79. A vertical scrolling blaster, with some neatly rendered graphics by Saul Cross. This is also the first time I ever made a proper vertical scrolling shoot 'em up without SEUCK. The game isn't quite finished, but Saul and I are pleased to bring out a 1 level playable preview of Cruiser-X 79. There is more news to come about the game's progress later on this year. Fly through space, and attack alien bases, but watch out for the aliens. They don't half fight back. Can you reach the end of this single level - you'll have a long journey to get there :)
Check out the Cruiser X-79 playable demo
Cruiser-X 79 Demo by TND Games
While you have been very busy blasting aliens with Blastopia. TND blasts you back once more this June with a playable preview of Cruiser-X 79. A vertical scrolling blaster, with some neatly rendered graphics by Saul Cross. This is also the first time I ever made a proper vertical scrolling shoot 'em up without SEUCK. The game isn't quite finished, but Saul and I are pleased to bring out a 1 level playable preview of Cruiser-X 79. There is more news to come about the game's progress later on this year. Fly through space, and attack alien bases, but watch out for the aliens. They don't half fight back. Can you reach the end of this single level - you'll have a long journey to get there :)
Check out the Cruiser X-79 playable demo
21st June 2019
Another TND 16KB Cartridge Compo Entry 2019
Blastopia by TND Games
You may have remembered Blastopia, as an example game from Assemble It. Now,The New Dimension is very proud to present to you today Blastopia DX, a fast paced horizontal scrolling shoot 'em up, submitted for the RGCD 16KB Game Cartridge Compo 2019. This game features fresh new graphics by Saul Cross, and also some new music and arcade style sound effects. Aliens have approached planet Earth and have captured Camels and are keeping them on 8 different planets in order to generate a powerful weapon that can wipe out our beloved planet. Luckily you are in full command of Blastopia, a fast firing space ship. Shoot complete fleets of aliens, rescue camels then find the landing pad. Once done, wave bye, bye to the alien planet. Can you save planet Earth from a major intergalactic threat?
Blastopia DX
Blastopia by TND Games
You may have remembered Blastopia, as an example game from Assemble It. Now,The New Dimension is very proud to present to you today Blastopia DX, a fast paced horizontal scrolling shoot 'em up, submitted for the RGCD 16KB Game Cartridge Compo 2019. This game features fresh new graphics by Saul Cross, and also some new music and arcade style sound effects. Aliens have approached planet Earth and have captured Camels and are keeping them on 8 different planets in order to generate a powerful weapon that can wipe out our beloved planet. Luckily you are in full command of Blastopia, a fast firing space ship. Shoot complete fleets of aliens, rescue camels then find the landing pad. Once done, wave bye, bye to the alien planet. Can you save planet Earth from a major intergalactic threat?
Blastopia DX
7th June 2019
The Official C64 SEUCK Compo 2019 - Voting active
It's time to vote for your official C64 SEUCK Compo 2019 champion
Submissions are finally over. The entries are still available to download individually. It is now up to you, the gamers to decide who is the Official C64 SEUCK Compo 2019 champion. A voting form is available for you to vote for your favorite game. Remember that the winner wins, a new front end with logo (See example above), in game music/sfx options, hi-score table, power ups, and much more done in either the standard SEUCK or SEUCK Redux. The prize package will feature all of the entrants and outside compo entries. After the enhancements have been finished, a whole package of all of the games submitted for the compo, .d64 and .tap will be included as a complete prize package for you all to download from the compo page, around about July or August 2019. So why not check out all of the entries, then vote for your favorite game. Go on, I'm sure you want to.
The Official C64 SEUCK Compo 2019
It's time to vote for your official C64 SEUCK Compo 2019 champion
Submissions are finally over. The entries are still available to download individually. It is now up to you, the gamers to decide who is the Official C64 SEUCK Compo 2019 champion. A voting form is available for you to vote for your favorite game. Remember that the winner wins, a new front end with logo (See example above), in game music/sfx options, hi-score table, power ups, and much more done in either the standard SEUCK or SEUCK Redux. The prize package will feature all of the entrants and outside compo entries. After the enhancements have been finished, a whole package of all of the games submitted for the compo, .d64 and .tap will be included as a complete prize package for you all to download from the compo page, around about July or August 2019. So why not check out all of the entries, then vote for your favorite game. Go on, I'm sure you want to.
The Official C64 SEUCK Compo 2019
MAY 2019
30th May 2019
SEUCK COMPO DEADLINE + Outside Compo Entry
Soccer War by Commodore Spain
The submissions deadline has now drawn to a close. No more compo submissions are accepted, but luckily until the results and compo prize enhancements come in. Newer submissions can go in to the OUTSIDE COMPO section of the page. So, to put it another way. You are still allowed to submit your SEUCK compo entry, but it will NOT qualifty for the competition.
We have a game I kept stored in my inbox for a very long time. It is a game, which was originally submitted to the compo back in January 2019. The game is Soccer War by Commodore Spain. It is a comical take on football. You play a professional footballer, who has to take on other footballers and revellers and try to win as many cups as you possibly can. Knock your opponents flying by kicking balls at them. Also can you actually get to the other end of the pitch? I don't like football, or football management sims, or games like that - but this is a really funny game.
Unfortunately the had to be left outside of the competition, as it had broken one of the important rules. "All entries must be exclusive for this competition, and must not have been seen elsewhere before your entry has been uploaded on to the competition page.". Sadly this game was submitted for the compo, but was publicly released back in 2018. So I had to withdraw it from the compo.
SOCCER WAR
Soccer War by Commodore Spain
The submissions deadline has now drawn to a close. No more compo submissions are accepted, but luckily until the results and compo prize enhancements come in. Newer submissions can go in to the OUTSIDE COMPO section of the page. So, to put it another way. You are still allowed to submit your SEUCK compo entry, but it will NOT qualifty for the competition.
We have a game I kept stored in my inbox for a very long time. It is a game, which was originally submitted to the compo back in January 2019. The game is Soccer War by Commodore Spain. It is a comical take on football. You play a professional footballer, who has to take on other footballers and revellers and try to win as many cups as you possibly can. Knock your opponents flying by kicking balls at them. Also can you actually get to the other end of the pitch? I don't like football, or football management sims, or games like that - but this is a really funny game.
Unfortunately the had to be left outside of the competition, as it had broken one of the important rules. "All entries must be exclusive for this competition, and must not have been seen elsewhere before your entry has been uploaded on to the competition page.". Sadly this game was submitted for the compo, but was publicly released back in 2018. So I had to withdraw it from the compo.
SOCCER WAR
MAY 2019
MARCH 2019
30th May 2019
Another SEUCK Compo 2019 Entry
Entry #13: Araignee - The Spider Thief by Mo Dernart
As the submissions SEUCK compo is very close to the closing deadline (You have until 11:59pm UK time tomorrow to get your entries submitted, otherwise you'll be too late). We have a 13th entry, unlucky for some. This time a little spooky classic early 1980's inspired fun game called Araignee. You are a thief who has broken in to the spider's lair. You are determined to steal diamonds, and other jewelery, and get out of the lair alive. Unfortunately the lair has been infested by deadly spiders. Pick up the jewels and activate your weapon on the arachnids, and try to escape the lair before the spiders capture you in their own web. Mind you don't walk into the deadly obstacles.
Escape the spider's lair with Araignee
27th May 2019
Another SEUCK Compo 2019 Entry
Langrangian Point - The Messgeger from Outer Space by Recycled Arts
Although the 10th milestone has been reached, the entries keep on running. This time round, we have a brand new compo entry from a new entrant. Lagrangian Point - The Messenger from Outer Space by Recycled Arts. This game is slightly different, compared to a lot of normal shooters, and quite an original concept. Your mission is to approach an asteroid, and discover the source inside it. If you succeed with your mission, visit the author's web site shown on the end, followed by the code. This game can be played by 2 player team work - or alternatively, you can perhaps use two joysticks.
Explore the asteroid with Lagrangian Point
26th May 2019
New TND contributor's release
Vortex by Pinov Vox
Fancy another blasting session? A new SEUCK Compo entry has just been submitted to the compo, and should hopefully be uploaded some time tomorrow. While you're waiting for it. Here's a pretty cool blaster from Pinov Vox. This is Vortex. A vertical scrolling SEUCK creation, which first uses my unreleased SEUCK + Charpad front end framework. Your cruiser has been attacked by aliens and things are about to get worse. The alien empire have sent in their battle cruisers, through the vortex of space. They want to invade your home planet. It is up to you as the captain, to fight off those aliens and take over their final base. Will you succeed, or will you fail? Only one way to find out. Check the game out.
Blast your way through the Vortex
22nd May 2019
SEUCK Compo Entry: Squibblies 3 updated
Squibblies 3 by Richard Bayliss / TND Games
Just a small update to V1.3 on Squibblies 3, and hopefully this should be the final update until after competition. There is a case where the scrolling after a level completion scene doesn't work out and the player gets stuck. In order to fix this I altered the scene by adding two ladders on both sides, so that that player can climb up to the next level without a hitch.
SQUIBBLIES 3 V1.3
SEUCK News: Kick Assembler Framework coming soon
Some great news for SEUCK fans. This week I have been working on a simple KickAssembler framework for importing SEUCK games into. The framework is currently being tested and will feature ability to build your own new front end, which supports graphics imported from char pad (In charset, attributes and map raw bin files) and also play music. There's also an advanced version, that will allow you generate object detection, smart bomb effect, background animation, get ready, game over and much more - for those who want to add more pizazz to their own game creations made from SEUCK.
The framework is also comnpatible with Sideways SEUCK as well as standard SEUCK.
The overall probject will be fully documented, to help you out. Once released, it will be announced on this page.
12th May 2019
2 SEUCK Compo Entries updated
Just a couple of updated entries from previous submissions. This year I have allowed this option to take place, should there be any improvements considered for the Official C64 SEUCK compo 2019 before the deadline. You are most welcome to update your games, should you need to - but I suspect you probably already read the compo rules on this year's compo page then.
The two SEUCK compo entries which have been replaced with brand new files are as follows:
Squibblies 3 by Richard Bayliss / TND Games
1. Updated to V1.2, due to a crash in the game enhancements which I did with V1.2 on Friday.
2. After the player defeats the giant fire Slug. When level 2 started, the first enemy which was about to shoot, crashed the program. So that fix was compulsory
3. Also fixed the water background to set as the correct characters. There were a few incorrect characters used in the water effect that did nothing.
Pagoda Warrior 2 by Stefano Canali
1. Easier ability for the player to move on/off the stairs
2. Makes the game less challenging to cross the bats
3. More extra lives can be awarded
4. Credit for tester and title screen uses different colour foreground
It is recommended that before you play this game, you read the instructions manual first.
Grab the two games from the Entries Showcase page
10th May 2019
3 brand New SEUCK Compo 2019 entries
This has been quite an unexpected surprise. Another 3 SEUCK game creations for the official C64 SEUCK Compo, released on the same weekend. Let's reveal the 3 SEUCK compo entries released today.
Entry #9 - Squibblies by TND Games
Okay, we start off tonights competition with a cute and comical game, featuring a lot of toilet humour. While PC and modern day gamers enjoy the delight of pointless toilet simulators. For the retro gamers ands SEUCK fans, we have Squibblies 3 - Mucus' Revenge. A game I made this week as a joke for the compo. Also it is the final in the series of the Squibblies games, which I last wrote over 20 years ago. Squibblies' family have all been captured by an evil snot monster, known as Mucus. Your mission is to help Squibblies fight against the evil, but cute monsters that ransacked Mudsville. Fight their bosses, and rescue your family members. Then make your way to Mucus's lair and defeat him. Watch out for traps and other hilarious gags. Youl'll see as you play through this game.
Squelch you way to Squibblies 3
Entry #10 - Demon Star II - Interstellar Overdrive by Mo Dernart
The second of today's entries is Demon Star by Mo Dernart. This is a strategic SEUCK tribute to the original 1983 Demon Star game. You have been employed by the Interstellar Trade Organization, in which to pilot ship across different star systems. Watch out for the deadly space rogues and pirates. They will want you dead. Shoot them down with your phasers. You will only have one life during your mission. So good luck pilot.
Pilot carefully to Demon Star 2 Interstellar Overdrive
Entry #11 - Pagoda Warrior 2 by Stefan "McValdemar" Canali
To end tonight's unexpected SEUCK compo update extravaganza. We finish off with a cute ninja style creatrion called "Pagoda Warrior 2". A push-scrolling platforms and ladders game in which you must fight a criminal cult. A cult, who has summoned an evil snake as their lord. You have to enter the building stealthly and then try to reach the roof top of the building. Then comes the final show down. The Snake will be ready for you ... but you are a Pagoda Warrior.
Go like ninja with Pagoda Warrior 2
Let the Invasion Commence
Let's Invade 2 - Released TODAY
Yes folks. Finally it has happened. The Invasion continues with a brand new C64 game title for you. Let's Invade 2. A stunning sequel to the Original Let's Invade. This time, made specially for the RGCD 16KB Cartridge Compo 2019. Although the game was originally made for the cartridge compo... I got carried away and also produced a bonus pack of a disk + tape version, with SID tunes as an extra treat. This game has been released TODAY.
For those who never seen the original game. Let's Invade 2 is a Space Invaders style game, with a big difference. First off, you can choose whether or not you want to play a classic style, with pixel sprites or multi-colour sprites. The game also uses two screen buffers (one for the void, and one for the bullets). Also the game features a choice of thumping trance in game music, or custom sound effects. There are also some more new power ups, which can be helpful or pretty cruel. For instance, watch out for the dreaded bullet shower and shielded aliens. They will make you want to scream :)
Planet Earth has been captured inside a scrolling void, by a giant mother ship. Suddenly hoards of alien invaders come screaming towards the Earth's surface. As a true hero (or heroine). You must control a laser cannon and zap out all 40 waves of aliens using a joystick in port 2. The aliens come in different colours. The lighter the colour, the stronger the alien is. The aliens will not complete a full horizontal position before moving to the next row (which will make the game crazy and confusing). Shoot orange aliens for power ups, and also shoot Purple aliens for a possibility to gain extra lives or bonus points Avoid alien fire.
Let's Invade on the TND games page
19th April 2019
Easter Update
Let's Invade 2 - Postponed
We start this page to announce some bad news, related to Let's Invade 2, a game I originally made for the RGCD 16KB cartrdige compo. The proposed release date on the itch.io page for the 16KB cartridge compo was going to be today. Just as I thought I had completely finished my game and the testing had passed. My game testers spotted 3 issues with the game, two days just before the release date. Therefore I had to postpone the release of this game. Still, if you'd like to see the game page, here's the link.
Let's Invade 2 on Itch.io
Assemble It - 16KB Cartridge Framework for C64Studio Released
If you are writing a game for RGCD's 16KB cartridge compo 2019 or you just want to make 16KB cartridges for fun. I have created my own version of the the 16KB Cartridge framework, based on existing codebase sources by Enthusi/Onslaught. This updated framework is documented on how to use it. Should you have problems building an actual 16KB cart in CartConv. Using the newer source should some how be easier. Remember to read the instructions before you use it. Example framework uses Rogue Ninja as an example.
Assemble It - Chapter 7 - Cartridge Framework Update
Mix Box 9 Released
The latest edition of Mix Box 9 has been released to day, in order to make up for the delay of Let's Invade 2. This demo features yet another 5 brand new and exclusive unheard tunes, composed by me. Have fun.
Mix Box 9 - Spring 2019
10th April 2019
CONTRIBUTOR'S RELEASE
RTC Utiilities by Matteo Angelini
Just a quick one before next week's Good Friday/Easter Update (We may have something cool for you next week, you'll see). Matteo Angelini has delivered to TND a RTC utility, which will require DS1307 or DS3231 modules in order to use the tools. They are a RTC utility and also C64 Weather Station.
C64 RTC Tools
3rd April 2019
SEUCK COMPO 2019 NEWS
New entry #8: Star MIG by VG VOX
The space blasters seem to dominate this year's compo, and we have yet another one for alien zapping SEUCK fans out there. This time by the name of Star MIG. This is VG Vox's final submission for the compo. This is a fun vertical scrolling Denarius inspired SEUCK creation. Your mission is to fly your Star MIG fighter past several alien bases, and make a good mess out of them. Then try to reach your home port. You are going to be having a real tough fight on your hands - so you'd better have that FIRE BUTTON handy and an appetite for intergalactic destruction.
Zap along to Star MIG
1st April 2019
SEUCK COMPO 2019 NEWS
New entry #7: Legion of the Damned by Eleanor Burns
It is time for a world of might and magic, in this nice looking fantasy game by Eleanor Burns. Legion of the Damned 3 is the finale of the epic LOTD trilogy. In this chapter you play a role of fearless female warrior, Xandra, who has to save Coyed-Elyon, from a deadly power. A power which has been activated through a deadly Brex Rune stone at the top of Yaxley tower. Xandra must locate the stone and destroy it. Will she succeed in her quest, or will she perish, just like the other brave warriors did?
Journey on to Legion of Damned 3
Another SEUCK Compo 2019 Entry
Entry #13: Araignee - The Spider Thief by Mo Dernart
As the submissions SEUCK compo is very close to the closing deadline (You have until 11:59pm UK time tomorrow to get your entries submitted, otherwise you'll be too late). We have a 13th entry, unlucky for some. This time a little spooky classic early 1980's inspired fun game called Araignee. You are a thief who has broken in to the spider's lair. You are determined to steal diamonds, and other jewelery, and get out of the lair alive. Unfortunately the lair has been infested by deadly spiders. Pick up the jewels and activate your weapon on the arachnids, and try to escape the lair before the spiders capture you in their own web. Mind you don't walk into the deadly obstacles.
Escape the spider's lair with Araignee
27th May 2019
Another SEUCK Compo 2019 Entry
Langrangian Point - The Messgeger from Outer Space by Recycled Arts
Although the 10th milestone has been reached, the entries keep on running. This time round, we have a brand new compo entry from a new entrant. Lagrangian Point - The Messenger from Outer Space by Recycled Arts. This game is slightly different, compared to a lot of normal shooters, and quite an original concept. Your mission is to approach an asteroid, and discover the source inside it. If you succeed with your mission, visit the author's web site shown on the end, followed by the code. This game can be played by 2 player team work - or alternatively, you can perhaps use two joysticks.
Explore the asteroid with Lagrangian Point
26th May 2019
New TND contributor's release
Vortex by Pinov Vox
Fancy another blasting session? A new SEUCK Compo entry has just been submitted to the compo, and should hopefully be uploaded some time tomorrow. While you're waiting for it. Here's a pretty cool blaster from Pinov Vox. This is Vortex. A vertical scrolling SEUCK creation, which first uses my unreleased SEUCK + Charpad front end framework. Your cruiser has been attacked by aliens and things are about to get worse. The alien empire have sent in their battle cruisers, through the vortex of space. They want to invade your home planet. It is up to you as the captain, to fight off those aliens and take over their final base. Will you succeed, or will you fail? Only one way to find out. Check the game out.
Blast your way through the Vortex
22nd May 2019
SEUCK Compo Entry: Squibblies 3 updated
Squibblies 3 by Richard Bayliss / TND Games
Just a small update to V1.3 on Squibblies 3, and hopefully this should be the final update until after competition. There is a case where the scrolling after a level completion scene doesn't work out and the player gets stuck. In order to fix this I altered the scene by adding two ladders on both sides, so that that player can climb up to the next level without a hitch.
SQUIBBLIES 3 V1.3
SEUCK News: Kick Assembler Framework coming soon
Some great news for SEUCK fans. This week I have been working on a simple KickAssembler framework for importing SEUCK games into. The framework is currently being tested and will feature ability to build your own new front end, which supports graphics imported from char pad (In charset, attributes and map raw bin files) and also play music. There's also an advanced version, that will allow you generate object detection, smart bomb effect, background animation, get ready, game over and much more - for those who want to add more pizazz to their own game creations made from SEUCK.
The framework is also comnpatible with Sideways SEUCK as well as standard SEUCK.
The overall probject will be fully documented, to help you out. Once released, it will be announced on this page.
12th May 2019
2 SEUCK Compo Entries updated
Just a couple of updated entries from previous submissions. This year I have allowed this option to take place, should there be any improvements considered for the Official C64 SEUCK compo 2019 before the deadline. You are most welcome to update your games, should you need to - but I suspect you probably already read the compo rules on this year's compo page then.
The two SEUCK compo entries which have been replaced with brand new files are as follows:
Squibblies 3 by Richard Bayliss / TND Games
1. Updated to V1.2, due to a crash in the game enhancements which I did with V1.2 on Friday.
2. After the player defeats the giant fire Slug. When level 2 started, the first enemy which was about to shoot, crashed the program. So that fix was compulsory
3. Also fixed the water background to set as the correct characters. There were a few incorrect characters used in the water effect that did nothing.
Pagoda Warrior 2 by Stefano Canali
1. Easier ability for the player to move on/off the stairs
2. Makes the game less challenging to cross the bats
3. More extra lives can be awarded
4. Credit for tester and title screen uses different colour foreground
It is recommended that before you play this game, you read the instructions manual first.
Grab the two games from the Entries Showcase page
10th May 2019
3 brand New SEUCK Compo 2019 entries
This has been quite an unexpected surprise. Another 3 SEUCK game creations for the official C64 SEUCK Compo, released on the same weekend. Let's reveal the 3 SEUCK compo entries released today.
Entry #9 - Squibblies by TND Games
Okay, we start off tonights competition with a cute and comical game, featuring a lot of toilet humour. While PC and modern day gamers enjoy the delight of pointless toilet simulators. For the retro gamers ands SEUCK fans, we have Squibblies 3 - Mucus' Revenge. A game I made this week as a joke for the compo. Also it is the final in the series of the Squibblies games, which I last wrote over 20 years ago. Squibblies' family have all been captured by an evil snot monster, known as Mucus. Your mission is to help Squibblies fight against the evil, but cute monsters that ransacked Mudsville. Fight their bosses, and rescue your family members. Then make your way to Mucus's lair and defeat him. Watch out for traps and other hilarious gags. Youl'll see as you play through this game.
Squelch you way to Squibblies 3
Entry #10 - Demon Star II - Interstellar Overdrive by Mo Dernart
The second of today's entries is Demon Star by Mo Dernart. This is a strategic SEUCK tribute to the original 1983 Demon Star game. You have been employed by the Interstellar Trade Organization, in which to pilot ship across different star systems. Watch out for the deadly space rogues and pirates. They will want you dead. Shoot them down with your phasers. You will only have one life during your mission. So good luck pilot.
Pilot carefully to Demon Star 2 Interstellar Overdrive
Entry #11 - Pagoda Warrior 2 by Stefan "McValdemar" Canali
To end tonight's unexpected SEUCK compo update extravaganza. We finish off with a cute ninja style creatrion called "Pagoda Warrior 2". A push-scrolling platforms and ladders game in which you must fight a criminal cult. A cult, who has summoned an evil snake as their lord. You have to enter the building stealthly and then try to reach the roof top of the building. Then comes the final show down. The Snake will be ready for you ... but you are a Pagoda Warrior.
Go like ninja with Pagoda Warrior 2
APRIL 2019
26th April 2019Let the Invasion Commence
Let's Invade 2 - Released TODAY
Yes folks. Finally it has happened. The Invasion continues with a brand new C64 game title for you. Let's Invade 2. A stunning sequel to the Original Let's Invade. This time, made specially for the RGCD 16KB Cartridge Compo 2019. Although the game was originally made for the cartridge compo... I got carried away and also produced a bonus pack of a disk + tape version, with SID tunes as an extra treat. This game has been released TODAY.
For those who never seen the original game. Let's Invade 2 is a Space Invaders style game, with a big difference. First off, you can choose whether or not you want to play a classic style, with pixel sprites or multi-colour sprites. The game also uses two screen buffers (one for the void, and one for the bullets). Also the game features a choice of thumping trance in game music, or custom sound effects. There are also some more new power ups, which can be helpful or pretty cruel. For instance, watch out for the dreaded bullet shower and shielded aliens. They will make you want to scream :)
Planet Earth has been captured inside a scrolling void, by a giant mother ship. Suddenly hoards of alien invaders come screaming towards the Earth's surface. As a true hero (or heroine). You must control a laser cannon and zap out all 40 waves of aliens using a joystick in port 2. The aliens come in different colours. The lighter the colour, the stronger the alien is. The aliens will not complete a full horizontal position before moving to the next row (which will make the game crazy and confusing). Shoot orange aliens for power ups, and also shoot Purple aliens for a possibility to gain extra lives or bonus points Avoid alien fire.
Let's Invade on the TND games page
19th April 2019
Easter Update
Let's Invade 2 - Postponed
We start this page to announce some bad news, related to Let's Invade 2, a game I originally made for the RGCD 16KB cartrdige compo. The proposed release date on the itch.io page for the 16KB cartridge compo was going to be today. Just as I thought I had completely finished my game and the testing had passed. My game testers spotted 3 issues with the game, two days just before the release date. Therefore I had to postpone the release of this game. Still, if you'd like to see the game page, here's the link.
Let's Invade 2 on Itch.io
Assemble It - 16KB Cartridge Framework for C64Studio Released
If you are writing a game for RGCD's 16KB cartridge compo 2019 or you just want to make 16KB cartridges for fun. I have created my own version of the the 16KB Cartridge framework, based on existing codebase sources by Enthusi/Onslaught. This updated framework is documented on how to use it. Should you have problems building an actual 16KB cart in CartConv. Using the newer source should some how be easier. Remember to read the instructions before you use it. Example framework uses Rogue Ninja as an example.
Assemble It - Chapter 7 - Cartridge Framework Update
Mix Box 9 Released
The latest edition of Mix Box 9 has been released to day, in order to make up for the delay of Let's Invade 2. This demo features yet another 5 brand new and exclusive unheard tunes, composed by me. Have fun.
Mix Box 9 - Spring 2019
10th April 2019
CONTRIBUTOR'S RELEASE
RTC Utiilities by Matteo Angelini
Just a quick one before next week's Good Friday/Easter Update (We may have something cool for you next week, you'll see). Matteo Angelini has delivered to TND a RTC utility, which will require DS1307 or DS3231 modules in order to use the tools. They are a RTC utility and also C64 Weather Station.
C64 RTC Tools
3rd April 2019
SEUCK COMPO 2019 NEWS
New entry #8: Star MIG by VG VOX
The space blasters seem to dominate this year's compo, and we have yet another one for alien zapping SEUCK fans out there. This time by the name of Star MIG. This is VG Vox's final submission for the compo. This is a fun vertical scrolling Denarius inspired SEUCK creation. Your mission is to fly your Star MIG fighter past several alien bases, and make a good mess out of them. Then try to reach your home port. You are going to be having a real tough fight on your hands - so you'd better have that FIRE BUTTON handy and an appetite for intergalactic destruction.
Zap along to Star MIG
1st April 2019
SEUCK COMPO 2019 NEWS
New entry #7: Legion of the Damned by Eleanor Burns
It is time for a world of might and magic, in this nice looking fantasy game by Eleanor Burns. Legion of the Damned 3 is the finale of the epic LOTD trilogy. In this chapter you play a role of fearless female warrior, Xandra, who has to save Coyed-Elyon, from a deadly power. A power which has been activated through a deadly Brex Rune stone at the top of Yaxley tower. Xandra must locate the stone and destroy it. Will she succeed in her quest, or will she perish, just like the other brave warriors did?
Journey on to Legion of Damned 3
MARCH 2019
30th March 2019
SEUCK COMPO 2019 NEWS
New entry #6: Snake Eyes by Mo Dernart
Well, we are not going to be flying space ships and fight alien territory with this submission. Instead, let's go on a cartoon adventure. Mo Dernart has come up with a weird and wacky game concept, which is quite funny to look at and to me, also fun to play. Snake Eyes is a simple push scrolling game, in which you need to try and keep beating your own score. The idea of the game is also to Illinois Jones, a.k.a Snake Eyes find his way home, before he's captured by freaks. During his quest he must endure deadly snakes, tribesmen and other vicious freaky characters.
Slither your way to Snake Eyes
25th March 2019
SEUCK COMPO 2019 NEWS
New entry #5: Fulgur by Alf Yngve
Alf Yngve has been blasting away at bringing out yet another vertical scrolling futuristic arcade blaster for this Year's SEUCK compo. It is called "Fulgur". This game features 4 levels of pure arcade action, with stunning graphics. Also there are tough scenarios which require good tactics. Blue and Green Dragon pilots (controlled by you) are retaliating against their own Government control. The pilots are trying to escape from the borders in a bid for freedom. Unfortunately, their quest won't be all that easy because the Government has sent in their own dark forces to try and shoot your air craft down. So now, prepare yourself for a real big battle before you can esccape.
Blast your way to Fulgur
1st March 2019
SEUCK COMPO 2019 NEWS
New entry #4: Summit Fever by PIEVSPIE
There have been some newcomers coming to the SEUCK game creation compo, and things are shaping up quite nicely. If you are bored of space shooters, maybe this game will interest you. It is a push-scrolling mountain climbing simulator by PIEVSPIE. In this game you play a role of Ste Pilthis, a well known explorer. He dons his climbing gear, and is ready to undertake the most dangerous expedition yet. Can he conquer the piste, or will he fail and become even more piste? :) Hahaha!.
Climb the mountain to Summit Fever
SEUCK COMPO 2019 NEWS
New entry #6: Snake Eyes by Mo Dernart
Well, we are not going to be flying space ships and fight alien territory with this submission. Instead, let's go on a cartoon adventure. Mo Dernart has come up with a weird and wacky game concept, which is quite funny to look at and to me, also fun to play. Snake Eyes is a simple push scrolling game, in which you need to try and keep beating your own score. The idea of the game is also to Illinois Jones, a.k.a Snake Eyes find his way home, before he's captured by freaks. During his quest he must endure deadly snakes, tribesmen and other vicious freaky characters.
Slither your way to Snake Eyes
25th March 2019
SEUCK COMPO 2019 NEWS
New entry #5: Fulgur by Alf Yngve
Alf Yngve has been blasting away at bringing out yet another vertical scrolling futuristic arcade blaster for this Year's SEUCK compo. It is called "Fulgur". This game features 4 levels of pure arcade action, with stunning graphics. Also there are tough scenarios which require good tactics. Blue and Green Dragon pilots (controlled by you) are retaliating against their own Government control. The pilots are trying to escape from the borders in a bid for freedom. Unfortunately, their quest won't be all that easy because the Government has sent in their own dark forces to try and shoot your air craft down. So now, prepare yourself for a real big battle before you can esccape.
Blast your way to Fulgur
1st March 2019
SEUCK COMPO 2019 NEWS
New entry #4: Summit Fever by PIEVSPIE
There have been some newcomers coming to the SEUCK game creation compo, and things are shaping up quite nicely. If you are bored of space shooters, maybe this game will interest you. It is a push-scrolling mountain climbing simulator by PIEVSPIE. In this game you play a role of Ste Pilthis, a well known explorer. He dons his climbing gear, and is ready to undertake the most dangerous expedition yet. Can he conquer the piste, or will he fail and become even more piste? :) Hahaha!.
Climb the mountain to Summit Fever
FEBRUARY 2019
24th February 2019
TND is now on itch.io
You'll be very pleased to hear that, due to the insurge of brand new Commodore 64 games, being created by various developers. itch.io seems to allow QULAITY Commodore 64 game releases to be launched on the web site. TND has now joined the itch.io community, in order to release brand new game productions. Since I don't really want to make a business out of my own productions, digital downloads will be free. Any quality game release I upload on to itch.io or a co-op game production will be uploaded on to ITCH.IO, with a full description about the game. Plus the crack intro look TND intros will also be stripped from the productions before uploading to itch.io - So that you can really enjoy the game, without having the hassle to press the SPACEBAR all the time before running your programs. :)
You can find it here:
Richard's itch.io page
RELEASED on there are Vortex Crystals and also Starfysh Remix
Starfysh Remix Released
I was originally saving this game for Reset issue 12, but since I opened my itch.io account on Friday, I decided to start with a new version of the game production I had not actually realeased yet. I was very trigger happy and decided to launch Starfysh Remix. This is a special edition of Starfysh, in which you are on a rescue mission. Planet Earth has been devastated, and the human race and pet dogs had been transported to four different stations based in space. Unfortunately alien forces knew what the earthlings were up to and they decided in an attempt to invade the four stations. Your mission is to fly through each of the four rescue stations, and do battle against the aliens.
I did have other plans for this game, for example an end of level boss, and a few other levels. Sadly it never happened.The game did get extended with a few bonus features:
- Slightly harder game play (More rapid firing from aliens)
- Brand new tunes (Each level has its own sound track)
- Starfysh Music demo (Featuring the original tape loader screen by JonEgg, and tunes)
- Multi-load system. This was used due to memory restrictions. Also the game is SDIEC compatible
This way to Starfysh Remix
or
Check it out at itch.io
23rd February 2019
ASSEMBLE IT - Chapter 7 added - PROJECT MASTERING
In the past few chapters I have been showing you how to code games, demos and other bits. Now what if you wanted to publish your creations with additional presentation. Just like back in the C64's commercial scene. People used to master programs on to disk and tape. Now here's a big chapter based on different methods of program mastering. Starting from picture linking, all the way to mastering your programs from disk or tape. Example tools and code has also been added. Enjoy the art of creating your own disk and tape loaders in CHAPTER 7 :)
The art of mastering: Assemble It Chapter 7
16th February 2019
The Official C64 SEUCK Compo 2019 News:
NEW ENTRY LAUNCHED: PROTOX-1 by VG VOX
Another SEUCK compo 2019 entry has hit TND HQ this weeken. This time it is a cool futuristic space blaster by VG VOX called Protox-1. This is a nice vertical scrolling shoot 'em up, in which you play the role of Captain John Rostar, who has accidentally transported himself into a parallel universe. Now he has to face a hostile world full of alien and giant reptiles. Luckily help is at hand. You must pilot John's squadron ships, through the alien infested planet. Locate and destroy the main androids that are controlling the alien world. Go on ... Blast, blast, blast and blast.
Protox-1 at The Official C64 SEUCK Compo 2019
15th February 2019
Assemble IT Update, Plus a new game - SUPER TOBOGGAN CHALLENGE
After a longish delay, the latest installment of Assemble It is finally here. This time it features on smooth vertical scrolling upwards, and also smooth scrolling downwards. The chapter also carries a fun example game, which you can enjoy. It is a Winter Sports themed game called "Super Toboggan Challenge". A simple game, in which you have to dodge your way past various obstacles that get in your way, also collect flags. This is a really fast paced score attack game. How far will you go?
Assemble IT Chapter 6 update + Game 10 - Super Toboggan Challenge
5th February 2019
SEUCK Compo 2019 Entry #2 - Robo Form X by VG VOX
Here comes the second entry for the OFFICIAL C64 SEUCK COMPO. Written by VG VOX, with aid of the standard Shoot Em Up Construction Kit. This is a futuristic blaster, in which you control a robot, which has to save the world from enemy forces. There are several vicious boss attacks to battle your way through. There's even a cool remix of the original tune, Dance Nation, which VG Vox had originally stuck on the front end. I have supplied that one also, as well as the new build :) Have fun, and zap those baddies into oblivion.
Zap those Robots with Robo Form X
TND is now on itch.io
You'll be very pleased to hear that, due to the insurge of brand new Commodore 64 games, being created by various developers. itch.io seems to allow QULAITY Commodore 64 game releases to be launched on the web site. TND has now joined the itch.io community, in order to release brand new game productions. Since I don't really want to make a business out of my own productions, digital downloads will be free. Any quality game release I upload on to itch.io or a co-op game production will be uploaded on to ITCH.IO, with a full description about the game. Plus the crack intro look TND intros will also be stripped from the productions before uploading to itch.io - So that you can really enjoy the game, without having the hassle to press the SPACEBAR all the time before running your programs. :)
You can find it here:
Richard's itch.io page
RELEASED on there are Vortex Crystals and also Starfysh Remix
Starfysh Remix Released
I was originally saving this game for Reset issue 12, but since I opened my itch.io account on Friday, I decided to start with a new version of the game production I had not actually realeased yet. I was very trigger happy and decided to launch Starfysh Remix. This is a special edition of Starfysh, in which you are on a rescue mission. Planet Earth has been devastated, and the human race and pet dogs had been transported to four different stations based in space. Unfortunately alien forces knew what the earthlings were up to and they decided in an attempt to invade the four stations. Your mission is to fly through each of the four rescue stations, and do battle against the aliens.
I did have other plans for this game, for example an end of level boss, and a few other levels. Sadly it never happened.The game did get extended with a few bonus features:
- Slightly harder game play (More rapid firing from aliens)
- Brand new tunes (Each level has its own sound track)
- Starfysh Music demo (Featuring the original tape loader screen by JonEgg, and tunes)
- Multi-load system. This was used due to memory restrictions. Also the game is SDIEC compatible
This way to Starfysh Remix
or
Check it out at itch.io
23rd February 2019
ASSEMBLE IT - Chapter 7 added - PROJECT MASTERING
In the past few chapters I have been showing you how to code games, demos and other bits. Now what if you wanted to publish your creations with additional presentation. Just like back in the C64's commercial scene. People used to master programs on to disk and tape. Now here's a big chapter based on different methods of program mastering. Starting from picture linking, all the way to mastering your programs from disk or tape. Example tools and code has also been added. Enjoy the art of creating your own disk and tape loaders in CHAPTER 7 :)
The art of mastering: Assemble It Chapter 7
16th February 2019
The Official C64 SEUCK Compo 2019 News:
NEW ENTRY LAUNCHED: PROTOX-1 by VG VOX
Another SEUCK compo 2019 entry has hit TND HQ this weeken. This time it is a cool futuristic space blaster by VG VOX called Protox-1. This is a nice vertical scrolling shoot 'em up, in which you play the role of Captain John Rostar, who has accidentally transported himself into a parallel universe. Now he has to face a hostile world full of alien and giant reptiles. Luckily help is at hand. You must pilot John's squadron ships, through the alien infested planet. Locate and destroy the main androids that are controlling the alien world. Go on ... Blast, blast, blast and blast.
Protox-1 at The Official C64 SEUCK Compo 2019
15th February 2019
Assemble IT Update, Plus a new game - SUPER TOBOGGAN CHALLENGE
After a longish delay, the latest installment of Assemble It is finally here. This time it features on smooth vertical scrolling upwards, and also smooth scrolling downwards. The chapter also carries a fun example game, which you can enjoy. It is a Winter Sports themed game called "Super Toboggan Challenge". A simple game, in which you have to dodge your way past various obstacles that get in your way, also collect flags. This is a really fast paced score attack game. How far will you go?
Assemble IT Chapter 6 update + Game 10 - Super Toboggan Challenge
5th February 2019
SEUCK Compo 2019 Entry #2 - Robo Form X by VG VOX
Here comes the second entry for the OFFICIAL C64 SEUCK COMPO. Written by VG VOX, with aid of the standard Shoot Em Up Construction Kit. This is a futuristic blaster, in which you control a robot, which has to save the world from enemy forces. There are several vicious boss attacks to battle your way through. There's even a cool remix of the original tune, Dance Nation, which VG Vox had originally stuck on the front end. I have supplied that one also, as well as the new build :) Have fun, and zap those baddies into oblivion.
Zap those Robots with Robo Form X
25th January 2019
SEUCK Compo 2019 Entry #1 - Nucleo 447 by Leonardo Vettori
The Official C64 SEUCK Compo 2019 kicks off the entries with a first entry from a new contributor, Leonardo Vetorri with Nucleo 447. A vertical scrolling futuristic blaster. Yep, it's one of those cool SEUCK space blasters (My all time favourite genre of games), in which you fly through the deep voids of space, and fight against the evil aliens, and blast away having a good time. This time, you fly through a crystal world, doing battle against an evil machine, and its creator, and many of its minions. Go on, have a good blast. I'm sure you SEUCK fans will want to. Along with a breathtaking front end and a brand new T.N.D tape loader tune, "Let Me Go Home" with my own colourful, but oldschool style loader bitmap.
Let;'s play Nucleo 447
22nd January 2019
Mix Box #8 Released
Just a quick one today! The long awaited MIX BOX #8 has now been launched. The music demo, featuring the Mix Box 7 layout (With new colour scheme) features yet another 5 brand new tunes for you to listen out and enjoy to. Most of the tunes this time were composed in DMC music players. I hope you have fun listening to the tunes.
MIX BOX #8 by TND
12th January 2019
New Contributor's Game: GIGABLAST - GOLD EDITION by Alf Yngve
Who remembers the SEUCK Compo 2015 runner up game GIGABLAST by Alf Yngve? Well, by sepcial request from the game's author, TND is proud to bring to you a GOLD edition of this game. GIGABLAST - GOLD EDITION is a special version of the original GIGABLAST game. This new version features a brand new golden front end, an updated loading picture, smarter aliens, a new score panel, high score detection, action packed explosive gameplay and to top off all things, two brand new late 80's/early 90's house style SID remixes of the original loader tune and the title tune. Guide your mech ship and invincible drone through enemy territory and fight those aliens and robots. Happy blasting!
Blast your way to GIGABLAST - GOLD EDITION
SEUCK Compo 2019 Entry #1 - Nucleo 447 by Leonardo Vettori
The Official C64 SEUCK Compo 2019 kicks off the entries with a first entry from a new contributor, Leonardo Vetorri with Nucleo 447. A vertical scrolling futuristic blaster. Yep, it's one of those cool SEUCK space blasters (My all time favourite genre of games), in which you fly through the deep voids of space, and fight against the evil aliens, and blast away having a good time. This time, you fly through a crystal world, doing battle against an evil machine, and its creator, and many of its minions. Go on, have a good blast. I'm sure you SEUCK fans will want to. Along with a breathtaking front end and a brand new T.N.D tape loader tune, "Let Me Go Home" with my own colourful, but oldschool style loader bitmap.
Let;'s play Nucleo 447
22nd January 2019
Mix Box #8 Released
Just a quick one today! The long awaited MIX BOX #8 has now been launched. The music demo, featuring the Mix Box 7 layout (With new colour scheme) features yet another 5 brand new tunes for you to listen out and enjoy to. Most of the tunes this time were composed in DMC music players. I hope you have fun listening to the tunes.
MIX BOX #8 by TND
12th January 2019
New Contributor's Game: GIGABLAST - GOLD EDITION by Alf Yngve
Who remembers the SEUCK Compo 2015 runner up game GIGABLAST by Alf Yngve? Well, by sepcial request from the game's author, TND is proud to bring to you a GOLD edition of this game. GIGABLAST - GOLD EDITION is a special version of the original GIGABLAST game. This new version features a brand new golden front end, an updated loading picture, smarter aliens, a new score panel, high score detection, action packed explosive gameplay and to top off all things, two brand new late 80's/early 90's house style SID remixes of the original loader tune and the title tune. Guide your mech ship and invincible drone through enemy territory and fight those aliens and robots. Happy blasting!
Blast your way to GIGABLAST - GOLD EDITION
1st January 2019
Happy New Year
Happy New Year!!!! ... I hope you didn't get too drunk :)
Sadly no brand new releases today, but this was mainly due to lack of free time. As so much has been going on over the past couple of months. There are some new things in store for 2019. I hope to continue producing brand new games, launch some more music and also participate in another Blazon mega demo and make music for a Psytronik Game . Another plan of action also includes a game project intended for this year's RGCD 16KB game cartridge competition. Assemble It will also continue later on this month, where I give you a basic introduction to smooth scrolling a screen vertically. At the moment my first thing being made is something for the Ultimate 64 group. However here is some good news - started already:
A new SEUCK Compo Launched
Following the success of last year's SEUCK Compo 2018. The New Dimension is very proud to present the Official C64 SEUCK Compo 2019. This is a competition in which is to design and develop a full game, created using Sensible Software's/Palace/Outlaw's Shoot 'Em Up Construction Kit or Jon Well's Sideways Scrolling SEUCK Left (As no Right scrolling version exists). No programming knowledge is required and this is supposed to be a fun competition. Remote entries only (Email).
This competition is open to beginners as well as the SEUCK regulars. There's no themed or split category this year. Enhancements are welcome, although the prize is mainly to do with enhancing the games. SEUCK Redux is also allowed. Who will be the next winner of the SEUCK Compo to be crowned along with Eleanor Burn's Valkyrie 3 - The Templar this year?
Happy New Year
Happy New Year!!!! ... I hope you didn't get too drunk :)
Sadly no brand new releases today, but this was mainly due to lack of free time. As so much has been going on over the past couple of months. There are some new things in store for 2019. I hope to continue producing brand new games, launch some more music and also participate in another Blazon mega demo and make music for a Psytronik Game . Another plan of action also includes a game project intended for this year's RGCD 16KB game cartridge competition. Assemble It will also continue later on this month, where I give you a basic introduction to smooth scrolling a screen vertically. At the moment my first thing being made is something for the Ultimate 64 group. However here is some good news - started already:
A new SEUCK Compo Launched
Following the success of last year's SEUCK Compo 2018. The New Dimension is very proud to present the Official C64 SEUCK Compo 2019. This is a competition in which is to design and develop a full game, created using Sensible Software's/Palace/Outlaw's Shoot 'Em Up Construction Kit or Jon Well's Sideways Scrolling SEUCK Left (As no Right scrolling version exists). No programming knowledge is required and this is supposed to be a fun competition. Remote entries only (Email).
This competition is open to beginners as well as the SEUCK regulars. There's no themed or split category this year. Enhancements are welcome, although the prize is mainly to do with enhancing the games. SEUCK Redux is also allowed. Who will be the next winner of the SEUCK Compo to be crowned along with Eleanor Burn's Valkyrie 3 - The Templar this year?