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Thanks for the heads up on that, I've updated the listing. 🙂 - James

It's in ROUGH condition and on its way! I wish you good luck with it. 🙂 - James

Added to Completed: Cosmic Combat (2K) by Ric Pryor @KaeruYojimbo | Final Binary (20210525) PLAY ON JAVATARI | Updated: May 26, 2021 Updated WIP: C.A.V.E. Apocalypse (16K) | WIP Binary (20210526) PLAY ON JAVATARI | Updated: May 26, 2021

Hahah, I think those names might be a little too close to the film trilogy by Richard Linklater - Before Sunrise (1995) - Before Sunset (2004) - Before Midnight (2013) - James

They definitely SHOULDN'T release it as is, it was meant as a commentary on how incredibly playable that John and Nathan are able to get the game so quickly. In the short amount of time that I've played it I'm sure I've only scratched the surface of what bugs will reveal themselves. I also look forward to all the fun Champ Games variations they usually put into the game like with dual player Galagon & RobotWar: 2684. - James

Only two bugs, that's pretty good! But seriously, the game plays incredibly and could be released as is and would still blow people's minds. I think the software collision is worth it for the Red Bridge, that bridge is awesome looking when you go through it. You're very welcome! 🙂 - James

These are great hints that John posted above to avoid crashes. I think I played it offline later when I did figure it out that pulling over to the side after crashing reduced my chances of getting demolished from behind. I also started to try to avoid clumps of cars duking it out on the horizon for fear of one flying at me after crashing into its opponent. I'm glad they'll start to obey the laws of physics in the next build rather than instantly reducing their velocity to zero after crashing! They turn into deadly bullets at that point! While I'm here... I found when you're going around a turn, just on the seawall section, there seems to be an invisible barrier that doesn't let you go all the way to the outside of the curve (when it's either on the left or right side) when your near the bottom of the screen. In my screenshot here, this is as far left as you can go when it's curving to the right. In other turns, you're able to go all the way over and hit the side of the road with no issues: - James

I'll probably be going with 'After Dark', it has a stronger feel to it. 🙂 We'll just have to wait and see if I pull out the silk pajamas and smoking jacket! - James

Oh wow, you're right! I wonder if this was an update to Javatari as I swear it didn't work before. I've updated the link, thanks so much! - James

Updated WIP: Wizard's Dungeon by BydoEmpire @BydoEmpire | WIP Binary (20210523) PLAY ON JS7800 | Updated: May 24, 2021

Just a followup from yesterday... we did a 90 min broadcast last night using the new setup and it went so incredibly smooth with the shorter USB 3 cables and the new Active USB extension! No problem whatsoever getting all the inputs working immediately. It was like magic! The computer also didn't crash or give any trouble during the broadcast but we also didn't have the extra input from the video chat. We'll try that out on the next broadcast by having Pixel conference in from upstairs to give us his input on how things are going, hahah. Still waiting on the shipping of the power conditioner to try it out but it doesn't arrive until June 12th so in the mean time I'll continue to plug the camera into another room's outlet. - James

Added to Completed: AStar (4K) by Aaron Curtis @Aaron | Final Binary (20210523) PLAY ON JAVATARI | Updated: May 24, 2021 | Note: Previously Completed Cosmic Canyon (2K) by Ric Pryor @KaeruYojimbo | Final Binary (20210522) PLAY ON JAVATARI | Updated: May 24, 2021 [ref] Added to WIP: Legend of Zelda, The (?K Port) mzxrules @mzxrules | Video Only (20210522) NO PUBLIC BINARY | Updated: May 24, 2021 Updated WIP: C.A.V.E. Apocalypse (8K) | WIP Binary (20210524) PLAY ON JAVATARI | Updated: May 24, 2021

Added to WIP: Number Crusher by Steve Fulton @fultonbot | WIP Binary (20210523) PLAY ON JS7800 | Updated: May 23, 2021

I've been investigating an issue I've been having with the various capture devices cutting out or not working sometimes and I think I've finally figured it out. I've found out (much too late) that the maximum length of a USB 3 cable is about 9'10" (3 meters) and I've been extending some of my USB 3 cables out to about 12'!! I'm actually amazed that they've worked as well as they have in fact. I've now bought a USB 3 "Active USB Extension Cable" which was recommended in the previous link for lengthening your USB connections and it arrived today. I plugged it in and BOOM, everything worked right out of the gate, no need to disconnect and reconnect over and over. Phew! One problem solved. The next problem I need to tackle is the computer has crashed in the past two shows, blue screen crashes. This MAY have something to do with the USB connector but I doubt it. The first thing I'm going to do it take apart the computer and clean out all the dust and then after that I'm going to put it under normal broadcast load and watch the temperatures of all the components. - James

For those of you who missed the live broadcast of the premiere of Turbo Arcade last night and the interview with @johnnywc @Nathan Strum on the ZeroPage Homebrew Twitch stream, it's now up on YouTube! Thank you again to John and Nathan for making an truly astounding game and blowing everybody away with incredible innovations that are sure to change the landscape of what we thought possible on the 2600 (once again)! - James (SET VIDEO TO 1080P60 FOR FULL QUALITY)