+mksmith Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 Hey everyone! Well another year has passed and Arkanoid is still WIP ? I desperately want to finish it but the ball movement still needs further work and it just does my head in at times that I cannot get it a little better. As noted previously the enemies have been started and some basic movement has been added but is yet to be fully flushed out otherwise the game is pretty complete. Anyway I thought I really should release a new version considering I've been sitting on this for quite a while. So a reminder this was a full restart from the previous version and contains a whole new gfx engine using the learning from Millie and Molly. It also now has an amazing number of controllers available such as Paddles, Driving Wheel, Trakball, Joystick and Amiga or ST mouse (thanks Mike!!). Please note that this may not play well on PAL machines as the ball speeds still need some adjustments. Also note the lives indicator is not yet working. See the first post for the download. Apart from that I've really enjoyed helping around the forums with various projects, been playing with some little projects myself ? but the best thing is seeing the amazing movement around the 7800! We have a great product in 7800basic to develop our games plus we now have Concerto and DragonFly carts available to the masses. 2020 brought us the human malware of covid but it also gave us an ever expanding community around this great machine. Looking forward to seeing what 2021 brings. Happy new year to you all! 18 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DrVenkman Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 So I downloaded the latest WIP version and tried to play on real hardware via my new Concerto Cart. Although the game loads and the intro screens and menu work, once I select the controller option and try to start a game, I get corrupted graphics along the bottom of the screen but that's it. I also have no sound at all, despite having a POKEY in my Concerto. Is there a Concerto-specific build available, or is this just an incompatibility with my console? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mksmith Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share Posted January 10, 2021 2 hours ago, DrVenkman said: So I downloaded the latest WIP version and tried to play on real hardware via my new Concerto Cart. Although the game loads and the intro screens and menu work, once I select the controller option and try to start a game, I get corrupted graphics along the bottom of the screen but that's it. I also have no sound at all, despite having a POKEY in my Concerto. Is there a Concerto-specific build available, or is this just an incompatibility with my console? Thanks for trying it out @DrVenkman I suspect that the issue relates to the pokey initialisation much the same as what happened with Popeye (as both are based on 7800basic). I'll need to investigate how Darryl fixed Popeye to see what I can do for a specific Concerto build. My Concerto currently doesn't get past loading much at all on either of my PAL 7800s currently but will see if I can test it here first. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlidellMan Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 I just downloaded the latest demo, and don't worry about rushing it out the door. Just focus on making the best home version of Arkanoid. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swami Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 1 hour ago, mksmith said: Thanks for trying it out @DrVenkman I suspect that the issue relates to the pokey initialisation much the same as what happened with Popeye (as both are based on 7800basic). I'll need to investigate how Darryl fixed Popeye to see what I can do for a specific Concerto build. My Concerto currently doesn't get past loading much at all on either of my PAL 7800s currently but will see if I can test it here first. The old oct 2019 version in Trebor’s new Propack works on both of my 7800s with Concerto. Chunky Pixel label. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+wavemotion Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Awesome work in progress! Any chance the default first controller can be Joystick? With my DS Emulator, as soon as you select off paddles into (??) driving controller, it won't allow me to make any more changes. The emulator doesn't support the analog inputs (yet) so having Joystick first would allow me to start it up. The previous WiP had no such selection issues. I realize this is an Emulator issue. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phattyboombatty Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 On 1/2/2021 at 2:51 PM, mksmith said: So a reminder this was a full restart from the previous version and contains a whole new gfx engine using the learning from Millie and Molly. It also now has an amazing number of controllers available such as Paddles, Driving Wheel, Trakball, Joystick and Amiga or ST mouse (thanks Mike!!). Thank you once again @mksmith! This is a phenomenal reboot of the amazing work that you've shared with us all. We are grateful for your abilities! I was able to enjoy the heck out of this game on my CC2 using the following entry: 7800: Arkanoid REBOOT ARKANEW 7128R32P78BIOS Yes, I called my ROM "ArkaNew"! It wasn't working using the same banking scheme as your previous release(s). I took a careful look at the numerous banking files that were provided by @Mitch, and I chanced upon just the right one the very first time. 7128R32P loaded the software just beautifully, and the POKEY audio is simply amazing. In case it helps anyone, the 7128R32P banking file has the following description: 7128R32P 128K SuperCart, 32K Banked RAM ($4000-$7FFF), POKEY at $0450 Thank you again for your incredible motivation to redo this masterpiece game! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreaspv Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 wonderful ! compliments ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mksmith Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 22 hours ago, llabnip said: Awesome work in progress! Any chance the default first controller can be Joystick? With my DS Emulator, as soon as you select off paddles into (??) driving controller, it won't allow me to make any more changes. The emulator doesn't support the analog inputs (yet) so having Joystick first would allow me to start it up. The previous WiP had no such selection issues. I realize this is an Emulator issue. I will take a look at doing a build with that configuration when I sort out the concerto pokey issue. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mksmith Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 Thanks everyone - we'll get there eventually ? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ZeroPage Homebrew Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 (edited) ZeroPage Homebrew is playing ARKANOID on tomorrow's (Fri Feb 26, 2021) stream LIVE on Twitch at 6PM PT | 9PM ET | 2AM GMT! Hope everyone can watch! ZPH Twitch Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/zeropagehomebrew/ Games: Arkanoid (2021 WIP | 7800) by Matt Smith @mksmith Dragon's Havoc (2021 WIP | 7800) by Todd Furmanski @Revontuli Froggie (2016 Retail | 7800) by Matthais Luedtke @Schmutzpuppe (SET VIDEO TO 1080P60 FOR FULL QUALITY) Edited February 28, 2021 by ZeroPage Homebrew 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mksmith Posted February 26, 2021 Author Share Posted February 26, 2021 Thanks James - looking forward to seeing how the paddles play ??? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 On 1/10/2021 at 8:35 AM, llabnip said: Awesome work in progress! Any chance the default first controller can be Joystick? With my DS Emulator, as soon as you select off paddles into (??) driving controller, it won't allow me to make any more changes. The emulator doesn't support the analog inputs (yet) so having Joystick first would allow me to start it up. The previous WiP had no such selection issues. I realize this is an Emulator issue. Are you able to make a post without mentioning "your DS emulator"? It's really distracting from the topics at hand that are about anything but some DS emulator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 1 hour ago, mksmith said: Thanks James - looking forward to seeing how the paddles play ??? @ZeroPage Homebrew This game has a plethora of controller options (e.g. joystick, paddles, driving controller, trak-ball, st-mouse). I may have missed one, but IIRC all of these options have been tested and tuned. There may not be enough space on the box, to list all of the options.? I may be biased, but I like playing this version, much more than the actual arcade coin-op. The "spinner' on the arcade cabinet has a "weighty" feel to it. At least it does for me and that always felt a bit odd. However, this game is a personal fav of mine. I look forward to seeing you guys play it too. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthpopalooza Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 awesome. Gotta watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+wavemotion Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 2 hours ago, Shawn said: Are you able to make a post without mentioning "your DS emulator"? It's really distracting from the topics at hand that are about anything but some DS emulator. I tend to take criticism from posters newer than me on this site with a grain of salt, but your opinion is noted! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ZeroPage Homebrew Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 3 hours ago, sramirez2008 said: @ZeroPage Homebrew This game has a plethora of controller options (e.g. joystick, paddles, driving controller, trak-ball, st-mouse). I may have missed one, but IIRC all of these options have been tested and tuned. There may not be enough space on the box, to list all of the options.? I'll be bringing out all the various options for controllers I have for the game, should be fun trying them all out. I don't have a st-mouse so that's one that we'll have to miss unfortunately. Does anyone know if this USB to DB9 adapter would work for connecting a modern mouse to the 2600 & 7800? - James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, llabnip said: I tend to take criticism from posters newer than me on this site with a grain of salt, but your opinion is noted! Arkanoid is a fun game. This homebrew version for the Atari 7800 is awesome. Edited February 26, 2021 by Shawn Emulator Dude isn't worth the time. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_hawk Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 ... anyway about that Arkanoid game. It looks AMAZING! So looking forward to this one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 I am VERY much looking forward to this release, especially with the paddles. Back when I was in college ('87), This game was in my Dorm... I was able to get to the ending just about every time... LOVED this game. This and Dig Dug were the only games I could 'roll' the score back then. (I don't remember if you could actually 'roll' the score on Arkanoid, but I do remember getting the high score every time, and getting to the ending). Loved it! Can't wait for this one! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Karl G Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 5 hours ago, sramirez2008 said: This game has a plethora of controller options (e.g. joystick, paddles, driving controller, trak-ball, st-mouse). I may have missed one, but IIRC all of these options have been tested and tuned. So, everything except the keyboard controllers, then? Or will those be added in the next release? 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevEng Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 31 minutes ago, Karl G said: So, everything except the keyboard controllers, then? Or will those be added in the next release? I think that's a great idea. He also needs to add control via the console switches! 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Break out your trak-ball James. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ZeroPage Homebrew Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 29 minutes ago, sramirez2008 said: Break out your trak-ball James. It's out and ready for Arkanoid tonight! - James 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DrVenkman Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Love the WIP included in Trebor's ProPack and play it quite a bit, though I'm not terribly good at it. I'm always glad to see more paddle games though and this one is a gem. *** 6 hours ago, PacManPlus said: This and Dig Dug were the only games I could 'roll' the score back then. When can we see your take or a better 7800 version, then? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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