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The Ultimate 8-Bit Retro Camera

June 6, 2016 By ausretrogamer

Famicam64_HDRForget about looking for the latest and greatest camera app for your smartphone, as you can now have a cool 8-bit retro camera suite with real time effects, pixel art editor and sprites!

Famicam64 lets you take photos with 40+ real-time filters that emulate the nostalgic look of retro games and computers from the 80s and 90s. All graphic modes are available – CGA, EGA, VGA and even Hercules! There are styles emulating home computers and handheld systems, from the C64, ZX Spectrum through to Nintendo’s Game Boy. The developers also took an artistic license by designing filters inspired from computing milestones and historic games such as the oscilloscope based Tennis for Two, iconic games Spacewar and Asteroids, and some filters based on early vector-based games. These filters are non-destructive and have adjustable custom parameters (you can change screen resolution, distortion or colours on the fly).

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The Famicam64 camera app doesn’t just take great photos, it also allows you to:
– Draw pixel art on your photo/picture with different brushes and colours;
– Add 350+ 8-bit pixelated stickers;
– Select custom frames resembling old game covers and interfaces; and
– Write captions with cool retro fonts!

Once you are done with your work of art, you can share it with whomever and wherever you like! Famicam64 is available for free on iTunes (a paid Plus+ pack lets you disable the ads and enable all the extra content). An Android version is in the works, so keep an eye out on the Famicam64 site. The best part is, the developer will keep creating new filters and content to constantly enrich the features on the camera app. Grab the Famicam64 now and unleash your nostalgic flair!

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source: PXLArtificer

Filed Under: Retro Gaming Culture Tagged With: 8-bit camera for iOS, Famicam64, Retro Camera

DIY: Apple III Raspberry Pi Case

June 4, 2016 By ausretrogamer

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DIY’ers never cease to amaze us here at ausretrogamer HQ. Take this latest DIY 3D printed Raspberry Pi case by Charles Mangin as a perfect example!

Being a fan of Apple’s classic computers, Charles has designed a Raspberry Pi case based on the Apple /// computer. Charles’ labour of love shines through on this DIY project – it is simply a work of brilliant art!

[via Hackaday]


source: Charles Mangin

 

Filed Under: Retro Gaming Culture Tagged With: 3D Printed Case, Apple III computer, Apple III Rasp-Pi case, Apple III Raspberry Pi case, diy, retro computing

Atari Gets Connected In The Home

June 2, 2016 By ausretrogamer

Atari_Sigfox_IoT_TitleAny time Atari is in the news, we can’t help but get excited or at least our ears prick up at the mention of the once-behemoth of the video gaming industry.

This time round Atari isn’t bringing a new gaming console to the market, but they are teaming up with Internet of Things (IoT) communication specialist Sigfox to develop a set of new products for the connected home with plans to cover everything from your own safety to that of your cats and dogs. At this point in time, the product categories will include home, pets, lifestyle and safety. Product development is set to kick off this year, with more information coming in the near future. Stay tuned!

source: gizmag

 

Filed Under: Announcements Tagged With: Atari, Atari Sigfox IoT devices, IoT, Sigfox

Chiptune Crash Course

June 1, 2016 By ausretrogamer

Chiptune_fly_02Have you always wanted to create chiptunes on old gaming systems? Do you get nostalgic at the sound of old video games? Even if you have a passing interest in computer music, you will appreciate the chiptune course that is on offer from online music school Soundfly!

DIY musicans rejoice, the guys at Soundfly have launched their new and free one-of-a-kind course to teach you how to make music using the sound chips of old video game systems. The course, titled Chiptune Crash Course – Getting Started With Chip Music is taught by critically acclaimed electronic artist Chipocrite, and uncovers how to make chiptune music using a Game Boy or your computer. Popularized by such artists as Anamanaguchi and Beck, chiptune music is definitely gaining momentum in pop culture.

Through this course, students will be introduced to the hardware, how it works, and how to set up a piece of software called LSDJ (Little Sound DJ on the Game Boy) to start making complex music right away. By the end of part one, you will be able to program your own version of the C major scale — a key first step in creating more elaborate tunes. Once you master part one, the natural progression will be to dive into more complicated arrangements using four channels. Wow, now that is exciting!

All you will need is a computer, an internet connection and the desire to make sweet chip music! The course is mobile friendly and can be accessed for free (yes, for FREE!) by anyone anywhere in the world. So what are you waiting for – get jiggy wit it!

Course: Chiptunes Crash Course – Getting Started With Chip Music
Provider: Soundfly
Instructor: Chipocrite

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source: Soundly

 

Filed Under: Retro Gaming Culture Tagged With: Anamanaguchi, chip music, chipocrite, Chiptune Crash Course, chiptunes, Create chiptunes, Free Chiptune course, LSDJ, retro tunes, SID

Oz Comic-Con Ticket Giveaway

May 30, 2016 By ausretrogamer

OCC2015-LogoAs we get closer to the start of Oz Comic-Con Melbourne (June 11 and 12), we are getting quite excited at all the fun we are going to have! If you missed out on getting tickets to Oz Comic-Con, then you are in luck!

Together with the good folks at Oz Comic-Con, we are giving away a family pass to either the Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane events – it will be the winner’s choice!

ENTRY CONDITIONS
For your chance to win the family pass to Oz Comic-Con, make sure you like our Facebook page and like and share the post about the competition. It is that easy! Make sure you hurry, the competition closes at midday on June 5.

CLAIMING TICKETS
At the conclusion of the competition, the winner’s details will be provided to Oz Comic-Con. The winner will then be issued a promotion code to claim their tickets online. If the winner wants to attend the Melbourne show the code will be provided at the end of this competition. If the winner wants to attend Sydney or Brisbane the code will be sent in June once tickets are on sale for those cities.

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OCC2015-Cosplay2image source: Oz Comic-Con

 

Filed Under: Announcements Tagged With: Competition, Oz Comic Con, Oz Comic-Con 2016, Oz Comic-Con Competition, Oz Comic-Con family pass giveaway, Oz Comic-Con ticket giveaway

SDCC Exclusives: TMNT Arcade Action Figures

May 28, 2016 By ausretrogamer

TMNT_Arcade_Neca_1Cowabanga, dude! As fans of Konami’s brilliant 4 player TMNT arcade game, we were quite chuffed to hear that NECA would be recreating the arcade game with set pieces in two distinct 4-figure box sets – TMNT Arcade Turtles and the evil Foot Clan action figures.

However our excitement soon turned to despair when we learned that these box sets would only be available to attendees at the San Diego Comic-Con in late July. If any of you fine folks happen to be attending #SDCC2016, could you please get us both sets? We’d be forever in your debt *smiley*

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source: NECA – Natl Entertainment Collectibles Assoc

 

Filed Under: Announcements, Retro Gaming Culture Tagged With: Comic Con, exclusive SDCC action figures, SDCC Exclusive TMNT Arcade and Foot Clan Box Sets, SDCC exclusive toys, SDCC2016, TMNT Arcade action figures

Sponsored Video: ‘Warcraft: The Beginning’ – In Cinemas June 16

May 27, 2016 By ausretrogamer

We are very excited that the release of Warcraft: The Beginning is almost upon us – just a few more sleeps, because it’s in cinemas on June 16!

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Filed Under: Announcements, Modern Gaming Tagged With: Movie, sponsored, sponsored post, sponsored video, video, Warcraft movie, Warcraft The Beginning, World of Warcraft, WOW

Classic Game Covers – Confessions of An Art Junkie

May 27, 2016 By ausretrogamer

CGC_TitleWhen we got our hands on Mike Winterbauer’s Classic Game Covers – Confessions of An Art Junkie eBook, we knew we had to let you all know about it! If you love video games box art, then this free eBook is for you – yes, we said *FREE*!

In Classic Game Covers, Mike showcases artwork of our favourite classic computer and console games, with his own personal commentary as an added bonus. As Mike succinctly puts it:

This book is a must read for computer gamers and artists who enjoy classic cover art of some of their favorite games. The book is visually beautiful and showcases all the classic covers I painted between 1985 and 1994. It also describes what it was like getting the commissions and painting them. This is a fun read for any one interested in being an artist and wondering what it is like to create classic cover art for games and movies. Told candidly and with a sense of humor you can learn the nostalgic history behind these paintings and many of my other paintings not lost to the digital age.

You can grab your free copy of Classic Game Covers – Confessions of An Art Junkie at Winterbauer Arts or on iTunes. This eBook is definitely worth downloading immediately!

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source: Winterbauer Arts

Filed Under: Retro Gaming Culture Tagged With: Classic Game Covers - Confessions of An Art Junkie, Classic Game Covers ebook, free video games art book, Mike Winterbauer

Neo Turf Masters Tees Off On Mobile Devices

May 26, 2016 By ausretrogamer

Neo-Turf-Masters-DotEmuCast your mind back to a woman announcing, “On the gween!” as your golf ball lands close to the hole in Nazca’s classic, Neo Turf Masters – oh the memory! Well guess what, French retro gaming revivalists, DotEmu are bringing the Neo Geo classic golf game to your iOS and Android mobile devices. So stay out of the rough and tee off with Neo Turf Masters on June 30!


source: DotEmu

 

Filed Under: Announcements, Modern Gaming, Retro Gaming Culture Tagged With: Classic golf game, DotEmu, mobile games, Neo Geo, Neo Turf Masters, Neo Turf Masters on iOS and Android, SNK Playmore

Sponsored Video: ‘The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt BLOOD AND WINE’

May 26, 2016 By ausretrogamer

Become professional monster slayer Geralt of Rivia and explore Toussaint, a remote land untouched by war, where you will unravel the horrifying secret behind a beast terrorizing the kingdom. With all trails leading to dead ends, only a witcher can solve the mystery and survive the evil lurking in the night. Introducing an entirely new realm to traverse, new characters and monsters, Blood and Wine is a 20+ hour adventure full of dark deeds, unexpected twists, romance and deceit.

This second expansion is available May 31st on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Sponsored post

 

Filed Under: Announcements, Modern Gaming Tagged With: Blood and Wine, PC, PlayStation 4, PS4, sponsored, sponsored post, sponsored video, The Witcher 3, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, video, Witcher, Xbox One

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