Something barely totally different for right this moment’s retro heads up, as we have simply been contacted by way of Facebook, that as from right this moment, there would be the launch of the Sword & Sorcery – AmiGameJam ; a model new creation contest for builders from all over the world to develop some new video games for Classic OCS/AGA” and Next-Gen Amigas (Aros, MorphOS, OS4 and Vampire. As of their phrases ” Hi fellow Amiga and retro lovers! I’m very comfortable to announce that the subsequent AmiGameJam contest has began! This yr, the theme is “Sword & Sorcery” the place you should have the chance to create an unique recreation for the Amiga”.

“As regular, video games could be entered in two totally different classes – “Classic OCS/AGA” and Next-Gen Amigas (Aros, MorphOS, OS4 and Vampire). Entries must be submitted by the first of May and the judging will start shortly after that which will provide you with six months to work on an entry. The neighborhood can have an opportunity to price every entry, the outcomes of which might be introduced and tallied alongside the scores given by our celeb judges on our reside awards present hosted by AmigaInvoice on Twitch”.

“No ports might be allowed this time as that is unique video games solely, and all entries ought to match inside the “Sword & Sorcery” theme. Please be happy to contact me when you have questions in regards to the jam or when you suppose you would assist out by being a sponsor or donating prizes”.

“I’m trying ahead to seeing all your entries!”

“Thank you all for making the Amiga scene as superior as it’s, and good luck to everybody wishing to enter!”

So sure we at Indie Retro News are very a lot trying ahead to what as has been created for this AmiGameJam, particularly as final years Jam gave us nice recreation bulletins corresponding to Green Beret, Rick Dangerous and Wonderboy 1200!

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