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November 9th, 2013, 20:14 Posted By: wraggster
via http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...d/posts/646475
# Shipping and Availability of Units
A fulfillment company was approached to deal with shipments in order to speed up the delivery process. However, due to their unfitness in handling the task, we now severed ties with them and are back to shipping the units ourselves.
We are in the process of obtaining exact shipment details/numbers of the units handled by the fulfillment company and will inform you about the accurate number of devices shipped so far, when the details are available to us. We want to stress out that the delivery process has never stopped and the units continue to ship.
# Quick Start Guide
For all of you who have received the units, the development team prepared a Quick Start Guide that will help you go through the basic steps of GCW Zero usage. It is meant as an online equivalent of a printed manual, which we are unable to include in the box due to the constantly evolving nature of the device (software side of the project is under development and a lot changes with every new firmware update).
You can find the Quick Start Guide under the following location:
http://wiki.gcw-zero.com/Quick_Start_Guide
# Software Porting Guidelines
With an increasing number of people receiving units, we have already started to see third party software releases for the GCW Zero. Motivated by this, the development team prepared Software Porting Guidelines. This document dictates criteria required in order for a port to be accepted into our official repository.
You can take a look at it at the following link:
http://wiki.gcw-zero.com/Software_Porting_Guidelines
# Griffon Legend, A Retro Inspired Action RPG
The GCW Zero has received an exclusive reimplementation of "The Griffon Legend" (released in 2005) from FreeBasic to C by Dmitry Smagin.
The game, an action RPG, features an original storyline and is inspired by the 16-bit style RPGs of the SNES/GENESIS era. It was originally written by Daniel "Syn9" Kennedy in FreeBASIC, with sound by David Turner and was limited to a Windows release.
With the help of Dmitry Smagin the game is now featured on the GCW Zero for the first time ever. Griffon Legend can be freely downloaded from the GCW software repository and will be preinstalled on new units.
[1] http://github.com/dmitrysmagin/griffon_legend
[2] http://syn9.thehideoutgames.com/index_backup.php
[3] http://www.gcw-zero.com/downloads
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October 28th, 2013, 22:20 Posted By: wraggster
via http://pdroms.de/page/2
ReGBA by Nebuleon is a Game Boy Advance emulator based ultimately on gpSP 0.9 by Exophase. The project is currently in alpha. This build is a preview for your consideration. Some features are missing and will be coded later. You can also submit patches on GitHub.
Release notes:
ReGBA alpha 11 is available.
Download: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...a-alpha-11.opk
This build contains a quick fix for Doom’s garbled graphics. As I suspected, MIPS32 R2 instructions are to blame. I disabled some of them (and will need to revalidate them before enabling them again later). The performance will be up to 4% less in any release from now on until the MIPS32 R2 instructions are validated, which will be unnoticeable in all games except Mario Golf and Tennis.
In this release, there is also a small change to the progress bar. The text is now inside the bar, and the background is TRS-80 blue.
The last commit that went into this build is commit fbc3d1a: “OpenDingux: Quick fix to disable most MIPS32 R2 instructions in the stub, but allow the SYNCI instruction.”.
http://boards.dingoonity.org/gcw-rel...%28alpha-1%29/
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October 28th, 2013, 22:19 Posted By: wraggster
via http://pdroms.de/page/2
Open Sonic is an open-source game based on the “Sonic the Hedgehog” universe. It introduces a different style of gameplay called cooperative play, in which it’s possible to control 3 characters simultaneously. Unlike most similar games, Open Sonic provides a greater level of interaction between the player and the levels. It’s more than just a jump’n'run; the user must come up with some strategy in order to get through the levels.
Ported to GCW Zero by d_smagin.
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October 21st, 2013, 15:09 Posted By: wraggster
via http://gbatemp.net/
Solarus Engine v1.1, which is an open-source Zelda-like game engine has been ported by Shin-NiL to the GCW Zero. There are two games available to try; Mystery of Solarus DX, which was made to be a sequel to Link to the Past, and and Mystery of Solarus XD, a parody mini-game. Both the games are available at the official website. If you're a Zelda fan and own a Zero, be sure to check this out. Rest assured, if you don't have GCW0 yet, the games are playable on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and Android. Also, if you're interested in creating your own adventure, be sure to check the Solarus wiki page.
http://boards.dingoonity.org/gcw-rel...g-game-engine/
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October 20th, 2013, 00:59 Posted By: wraggster
The Nvidia Shield has been a solution in search of a problem, and this week the company began a justification campaign for the $300 device's existence with some interesting upgrades. This week the company announced Nvidia GameStream, due to launch on October 28, and the Shield "console mode."
A big selling point of the Shield to begin with was the ability to stream PC games to the device. That will leave beta on the 28th. Initially it will support local PC streaming for "more than 50 top PC games," but the long-term plan is to support Nvidia's Grid cloud gaming service.
Even more interesting is the "Shield Console Mode," which turns the device into a microconsole, similar to concepts like Ouya and PlayStation Vita TV. Attaching Shield to a TV via HDMI and then pairing it with a "Nyko PlayPad Pro Bluetooth controller," users can stream PC games, play Android games, browse the internets and "watch their favorite movies at native 1080p."
The Shield will offer $100 off beginning October 28 with free copies ofAssassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, Splinter Cell: Blacklist and Batman: Arkham Origins. The company plans to share details on participating retailers soon.
http://www.joystiq.com/2013/10/19/nv...g-leaves-beta/
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October 14th, 2013, 02:50 Posted By: wraggster
via http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php...dpost&p=969081
So somebody asked for Caanoo version, and here is the latest build:
http://notaz.gp2x.de/releases/PicoDr...oDrive_191.zip
This should run on GP2X/Wiz/Caanoo, but I've only tested this on GP2X and Caanoo. The main change is that SegaCD compatibility issues should be resolved now. 32X compatibility has been improved too, but it'll be too slow on GPH consoles. I don't know if/when I can optimize 32X, although it should be possible to improve it still.
From what I see there is not much action on these boards any more, I guess everyone moved on to one of the gazillion Android devices that are available these days.. If anyone still uses this on their GPH consoles (especially on good old GP2X), it would be nice if you posted here so that I know if it's worth building future PD releases for GPH consoles or not.
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October 12th, 2013, 01:19 Posted By: wraggster
via http://pdroms.de
Sonic Robo Blast 2 is a 3D open-source Sonic the Hedgehog fangame built using a modified version of the Doom Legacy port of Doom. SRB2 is closely inspired by the original Sonic games from the Sega Genesis, and attempts to recreate the design in 3D. While SRB2 isn’t fully completed, it already features tons of levels, enemies, speed, and quite a lot of the fun that the original Sonic games provided. Ported to GCW Zero by Shin-NiL.
http://mb.srb2.org/showthread.php?t=31137
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October 12th, 2013, 01:16 Posted By: wraggster
via http://pdroms.de
If you own a GCW Zero device you might be happy to know that there was an improvement/update for the OpenDingux OS.
Changes:
* included improvements in OpenGL ES from the Etnaviv project; read details here
* set GPU clock to 500 MHz (was 432 MHz)
* set VPU clock to 166 MHz (was 333 MHz, but it didn’t actually work at this speed)
* print a reminder that the login name is “root” in the network configuration utility
http://www.gcw-zero.com/updates
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September 25th, 2013, 01:27 Posted By: wraggster
Even in the age of the NVIDIA Shield, dedicated Android gaming handsets are still a bit of a rarity, which is all more of a reason to take a gander at the leaked GamePad 2 from Archos. The device first reared its head at the FCC, and thanks to an online retailer -- which has since scrubbed all references to the product -- we're now treated to a press shot and a smattering of technical specs for the successor to the original GamePad. This time around, it's purported to sport a slightly more dense 1,280 x 800, 7-inch IPS display, along with a 1.6GHz quad-core CPU and 2GB of RAM. In addition to the previously available 8GB model, a new 16GB version is said to be in the works, and in both cases, the GamePad 2 will retain a microSD expansion slot. There's no word yet on pricing or availability, but you can bet that we'll hear more from Archos soon enough.
http://www.engadget.com/2013/09/24/a...epad-2-leaked/
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September 24th, 2013, 23:46 Posted By: wraggster
Distributor MSE Group will launch the Wikipad gaming tablet in the UK and Ireland this month, which aims to fill a “huge hole” in the mobile gaming space.
Having hit the US earlier this year, the tablet will now go on sale in the UK on September 24th.
Fraser Townley, president of sales at Wikipad, told PCR: “Half of tablet usage is gaming and we believe the Wikipad does this better than any other tablet. The exclusive and patented removable controller, upgradeable storage and our focus on gaming makes the Wikipad different from other tablets.”
“We believe we have carved an exciting niche that fills a huge hole in the mobile gaming space.”
The Wikipad is specifically designed for mobile gaming, featuring an Nvidia Tegra 3 mobile processor with a quad core CPU. Its lightweight removable controller features standard game pad controls, including dual-analog sticks, buttons, D-pad, bumpers and triggers.
Users can download games via the Google Play Store, Amazon App Store, the Nvidia Tegrazone and Sony PlayStation Mobile.
http://www.pcr-online.biz/news/read/...s-month/031968
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September 19th, 2013, 12:43 Posted By: wraggster
A simple resistive DAC is all you need to drive a VGA display. Combining that with an on-chip DAC for audio, the STM32F405RGT6 looks like a good choice for a DIY game console. [Makapuf's] Bitbox console is a single chip gaming machine based on the STM32 ARM processor.
We’ve seen some DIY consoles in the past. The Uzebox is a popular 8 bit open source game system, and [makapuf] was inspired by its design. His console’s use of a more powerful 32 bit processor will allow for more complex games. It will also provide more colors and higher quality audio.
One of the keys of the Uzebox’s success is the development tools around it. There’s a fullemulator which allows for debugging with GDB. [Makapuf] has already built an SDL based emulator, and can debug the target remotely using GDB. This will certainly speed up game development.
After the break, check out a demo of the first game for the Bitbox: JUMP. Also be sure to read through [makapuf]‘s blog for detailed information on the build.
http://hackaday.com/2013/09/18/the-b...ce-gaming-rig/
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September 16th, 2013, 00:05 Posted By: wraggster
via http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...handheld/posts
# Shipping and Availability of Units
A milestone has been reached. 778 KS units have been shipped and another 200 are scheduled to ship on Saturday - but the project still has a long way to go. Both Special Edition and Kickstarter units will continue to ship while we strive to make communication more transparent. Retail units will become available on gcw-zero.com only after all the Kickstarter orders have been shipped.
# Graphics and Games
At this point we would like to share with you yet another achievement of this project. In its infancy, the GCW Zero firmware launched without GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) drivers, which meant that software lineup was limited to 2D games or software rasterizing. As of today’s firmware upgrade [1], we are proud to announce the support of GCW Zero’s Vivante GC860 GPU core.
All thanks to the open source project of etna_viv maintained by Wladimir J. van der Laan. While still work-in-progress, it has finally reached a development stage that allows for a public release. We welcome gamers, enthusiasts and developers alike to test out the hardware acceleration. Issues and rendering problems can be reported at the GitHub issues page [2] from van der Laan.
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September 8th, 2013, 22:52 Posted By: wraggster
via http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...handheld/posts
Why did I goto PAX?
For this project to stay alive after the KickStarter it needs exposure to attract more developers Indie and Commercial alike so the console library will be always evolving and growing.
It was also a place to make connections with other vendors to make the console and it's experience better for everyone.
I stated the amount of consoles shipped at PAX and met a lot of kewl KickStarter backers in the process.
They also got to have a hands on experience with the hardware and it gave a good grueling test of the hardware in the four days and all units were still working and in good condition. So it was a good test of wear and tear on the system.
Did consoles ship while I was gone to PAX?
Yes as stated in update I made a deal with a local shipping house and fedex to do shipping also so consoles continue to ship. I will still continue to ship also to boost the numbers and ensure shipping gets out there.
I understand everyone wants their pledge reward and I will do my best to ensure you get them as soon as possible. But to not answer e-mails from other Vendors, KickStarter Backers, and new fans would make this project for nothing as we would have nothing after fulfilling the KickStarter pledges.
I have to take the time to reply to e-mails trivial or just information or concerns to just ignore them would be rude and counter productive to the project and the purpose of KickStarting it in the first place.
Alot of projects not naming any are way over their expected dates it's not an excuse just a fact all of the projects for most part are just like me one to three people operations on logistics side with a great idea and the ability to produce the product.
The stalemate to the equation is getting it out to everyone and staying in budget you have from KickStarter funds you raised.
We've had our delays in this project let there be no doubt and have tried our best to navigate through them with as little effect to you the backers as we can.
This project means alot to me hence I have put mostly my own funds to fund development and produce the prototypes that were shown and even now after the KickStarter pledge portion has ended.
I funded PAX out of my own money just as I'm funding and covering the excess cost of shipping that has arisen due to delays and the swap of D-Pads and buttons shipping costs back to China then back to the States.
Once again thank your for your faith in the project and your pledge to make this project/start-up a reality with out you and the early adopters this dream would have died along time ago.
Please read these to get a better understanding of what KickStarter purpose and what it is for:
http://www.kickstarter.com/hello
http://www.kickstarter.com/blog/is-lateness-failure
http://www.kickstarter.com/blog/kick...is-not-a-store
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