New In The GP2X File Archive...

Four new releases in the GP2X FILE ARCHIVE:

Allegro Patch F-200
Archive Section: Misc Stuff
Author: kevcal/sbock
Version: N/A
"This patch allows all Allegro based games to be played on the GP2x F-200.
Tested with:

-BunkerMaster
-Rafkill
-GravityForce
-O2em

LiquidWars is the only game I know, which needs a different patch.

Look at this thread for more infos:
Install:

Just copy the unzipped 'AllegroPatch' folder on a SD card and run the "install.gpu" file inside.

You can change the frequency in the 'allegro.cfg' file between the following values:

11025,22050,44100

The default value is 22050.

Warning! The file will be written directly to the NAND. There is always a risk writing files to this area.
There may be unforeseen consequences from adding this file, so you have been warned.

Uninstall:

Execute the 'uninstall.gpu' file."

BunkerMaster2X
Archive Section: GP2X - Games: Games - Freeware: Shooters
Author: ParkyDR
Version: 0.3
"Version 0.3 - Fix for F-200
Thanks to kevcal for fix and sbock for testing.
Also some performance improvements.

This is a port of Bunkermaster (see http://www.allegro.cc/forums/thread/519816/0)

The objective is to advance as much as possible into enemy territory, and to try to survive. Move to the right, shoot down enemies, and don't charge alone! Wait for your army to back you up. Use the different weapons to defeat your foes, and capture their flagpoles until you can't anymore."

GravityForce2X
Archive Section: GP2X - Games: Games - Freeware: Arcade
Author: ParkyDR
Version: 0.4
"This is a port of Gravity Force (see http://www.gravity-force.de)

'In Gravity Force you control a little ship. Your mission is to collect all cargo and return it safely to your home base. This would be quite easy if there were no enemies and no gravity pulling you to the ground. Well, for the enemies you have a cannon (in fact more than 6 different weapon systems), and for the gravity you have your skill (maybe)'.

Version 0.4 - Fix for F-200
Thanks to kevcal for fix and sbock for testing."

LiquidWar2X
Archive Section: GP2x - Games: Games - Freeware: Strategy
Author: ParkyDR
Version: 0.2
"This is a port of Liquid War 5 (see http://www.ufoot.org/liquidwar/v5)

Liquid War is a unique multiplayer wargame. Its rules are truely original and have been invented by Thomas Colcombet. You control an army of liquid and have to try and eat your opponents.

Version 0.2 - Fix for F-200
Thanks to kevcal for fix and sbock for testing."

New In The GP2X File Archive: PicoDrive:by Nick Henry

A new release in the GP2X FILE ARCHIVE:

PicoDrive:by Nick Henry
Archive Section: GP2X - Emulators
Author: Nick Henry
Version: N/A

"This is another one of my redesigns of an emulator."

EDIT - THIS RELEASE HAS BEEN DELETED FROM THE ARCHIVE. SORRY.

GP2X News: "The Ur-quan Masters 2x Add-on Language Pack V1.1"

Source: GP32X

"submitted by Senor Quack @ (13:14) 09 Jan 2008

Link to addon language pack: http://archive.gp2x.de/cgi-bin/cfiles.cgi?0,0,0,0,29,2412

This language pack adds support to The Ur-Quan Masters 2X for the following languages: Suomen kieli (Finnish), Русский язык (Russian), Español (Spanish), & Deutsch Sprache (German). The Ur-Quan Masters 2X is a port to the GP2X by Senor Quack of The Ur-Quan Masters, an open source port of Star Control II. The thread for discussion is currently: http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=39355

Fixed in Version 1.1 Jan 9 2008::
* Replaced German translation with slightly different version I found. German translation now works! Wunderbar! Thanks to fusion_power for testing.

What is Star Control II?

(FROM http://uqm.stack.nl/wiki/Star_Control_II):

QUOTE

Star Control II, the sequel to the original Star Control, is a space adventure game that features role-playing elements alongside a robust 2D combat system. It was a milestone for non-linear gaming and an undeniable influence on modern space travel games such as Homeworld; many consider it one of the best computer games of all time. The player assumes the role of the captain of a single starship wandering a detailed environment of solar systems, gradually gathering information and resources in order to defeat a mysterious and implacable enemy; the plot contains numerous mysteries and other half-explained elements that contribute to the beauty of the game, along with a rare sense of humor that manifests numerous times, inevitably having the player rolling on the floor laughing.

Instructions:
Extract the .ZIP archive into the top game folder. It will extract several new .GPE files that will launch each language. It will also extract new content into the "content/packages/addons" folder. Run the file "uqm_???.gpe" to run a specific language, ex. uqm_spa.gpe for Spanish.

Deutsch Sprache:

http://sc2de.berlios.de/modules/news/

Extract Sprache Packung. ZIP-Datei in der obersten Ordner UQM2X. Eine neue GPE ausführbare Datei extrahiert werden im obersten Ordner und neue Sprache Pakete werden in "content/packages/addons/"-Ordner. Run "uqm2xger.gpe", um die deutsche Sprachversion des Spiels.

Suomen kieli:

http://www2.kyamk.fi/~vi3dhepe/uqm-fin/index.html

Kiristävä ".ZIP" arkistoida ardor ylin rampa kansio. Se jälkisäädös aiheuttaa veres .GPE arkistoida ja kohta käännös pakkaus "content/packages/addons/" Ajelu "uqm_fin.gpe" jotta alku Finnish käännös.

Русский язык:

http://uqm-rus.sh.nu/

Выдержка ".ZIP" файл в высоком уровне UQM игры папку. Новая .GPE файлы будут извлечены в папку игры. Новый язык файлы будут размещены в "content/packages/addons" папку. Выполнить "uqm_rus.gpe", чтобы начать русскоязычную версию игры.

En Español:

http://www.custom-creations.org/~starsite/UQM-spa/

Extraer ".ZIP" en el archivo de nivel superior de UQM juego carpeta. Nueva .GPE archivos se extrajeron en la carpeta del juego. Nuevo idioma archivos se colocarán en "content/packages/addons" carpeta. Run "uqm_spa.gpe" para iniciar la versión en español del juego.

A quick screenshot to show what it's all about:
"

GP2XTouch: Touchscreen News - "Scummvm: 0.11.0 'preview 3' Release"

Source: GP32X

"submitted by DJWillis @ (10:12) 08 Jan 2008

Just a quick news post to point out that I have done another 0.11.0 preview release (this really is the last one I hope before the official 0.11.0 release).

You can find more information on my ScummVM news page.

Thanks to Manjuu and SBock for the help testing the fixes in the preview 3 build.

Any feedback on this release would be most appreciated as I am unable to test myself.

How to provide feedback?

In order to help me keep track of requests, bugs etc. I am asking that people kindly report such issues to the correct places (or at least copy them there). I don't spend all my time looking at forums and bug reports placed on random internet forums are never very helpful to me (i.e. they are very unlikely to get fixed). The same applies to feature requests etc. etc.

If you would like me to consider a feature or fix a bug help me to help you by ensuring the reports end up recorded in the one official place.

• Bug Reports (ScummVM's Sourceforge bug tracker)
• Feature Requests (ScummVM's Sourceforge feature tracker)

Note: Feature Requests for 0.11.0 are closed but any requests will be looked at for the next release.

• Source Code Patches (ScummVM's Sourceforge patch tracker)
• General Forum Feedback (Not Bug Reports) (ScummVM's GP2X forum, I also check any official news posts I make to the GP32x forums such as this one)"

GP2XTouch: Touchscreen Release Update - "Muepp Muepp"

An update to the touchscreen game Muepp Muepp has been uploaded to the GP2X FILE ARCHIVE:

Muepp Muepp
Archive Section: GP2X - Games: Games - Freeware: Misc
Author: Achim Tober
Version: 1.6
"Smilies are going wild. Try to cach as much as you can.

This is my 1st game for the F200 with touchscreen support."

GP2X News: "Sqdef 1.2"

Source: GP32X

"submitted by Alex. @ (15:11) 06 Jan 2008

Sqdef is a tower defense game for the GP2X. The goal is to prevent enemies from getting from one side of the map to the other by placing towers along their way. Visit the Sqdef microsite for more info. Note that none of the files from the old versions work, so this will need a 100% clean install. Sqdef is compatible with all GP2X models.

Download Sqdef 1.2 from archive.gp2x.de

1.2 is a very important milestone, with a lot of new features and refinements to old ones:

-> improved game balance (including dynamic pricing for the more special items)
-> new graphics
-> special towers that boost the damage of every tower in range
-> fast-forward speed increased from 3x to 5x
-> bonus 60-wave mode after winning all three medals on a map
-> detailed score break-down at the end of every game
-> on-GP2X map editor, with everything you need to make new levels!
-> easily manageable map packs
-> you can download more map packs from the game's site, as well as make your own and share them with us!
-> clear and concise readme.txt that explains everything there is to know about Sqdef

If you enjoy playing Sqdef, please consider making a PayPal donation to support its development! There's a PayPal button on my site. Any amount is appreciated, and in return I will add your name or nickname to the game’s credits.

Please let me know of any new maps you make (or better yet, post them here). It would be great to put together a GP32x map pack where each map was made by a different member of our community Additionally, if you make a pack of three or more maps, I'll put it up on the site as a download. Speaking of new maps, many thanks go to Prairiefire, who designed 10 of the 16 new maps in this release!"

GP2X News: "The Gp2x And Wind And Water Go To The Gdc!"

Source: GP32X

"submitted by Yuan @ (05:24) 06 Jan 2008

Hi, everyone!

Every year the IGF awards innovation in gaming, but for the first time mobile and handheld games are eligible, and Wind and Water: Puzzle Battles has been nominated as a finalist in the Inaugural IGF Mobile Competition!

Click here to see the IGF Moblie finalists!

All of the finalists will be showing their games at the IGF Pavilion during Game Developers Conference held in San Francisco on February 2008, and of course, we will be there showcasing the GP2X with our game! For those who don't know, the GDC is the largest annual gathering of professional video game developers.

We were nominated in the Audio Achievement category, along with Critter Crunch for Java and Drawn to Life for the Nintendo DS. We hope we're lucky enough to obtain one of the inaugural prices, but even if we don't, because of this the GP2X has raised much interest among a big part of the industry that didn't really know its potential (or even that it existed)!

Also, we have updated our website with a new BBS, because we would love to have your feedback on the official W&W website. It's located here!

We would like to take this chance to thank all current (and future) Wind and Water players all over the world for your continuous support!

Anyone going to the GDC, be sure to drop by our stand for some W&W matches! "

GP2X News: "Gianas-return Video-in-action 3"

Source: GP32X

"submitted by Kojote @ (20:41) 05 Jan 2008

The team behind Giana's Return has released a new teaser video, this one showing an underground / cave level. Check out Youtube and leave your comments there or at the official Giana's Return page, of course you can also heavily discuss here at these boards



Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgM7uDJNDt0
Homepage: http://www.gianas-return.de"

GP2X News: "Gp2x N-gage Qd D-pad Mod Cad Files Released"

Source: GP32X

"submitted by DaveC @ (04:40) 05 Jan 2008

Here are all of the CAD files for the N-gage QD D-pad mod that I did. It includes all gerber and exellon files for PCB manufacture as well as 3D CAD models for the pad mod itself. Do what you want with these. Mod them for your own use, reproduce and sell them and make a fortune, they are now public domain

I realize that not everyone can use these but if you can have fun.

http://www.geocities.com/dcancilier@sbcglo...GP2Xdpadmod.zip"

New In The GP2X File Archive: OpenTyrian2x source 0.3

A new release in the GP2X FILE ARCHIVE:

OpenTyrian2x source 0.3
Archive Section: GP2X - Development: Sourcecodes
Author: Kalimerou, Slaanesh
Version: 0.3
"Opentyrian2x is the open source GP2X port of the vertical scrolling shooter Tyrian originally for the PC.

The OpenTyrian sources I modified to build OpenTyrian2x.
I got them from the OpenTyrian project, just here : http://code.google.com/p/opentyrian/

For dev'rs, I let the SVN entries inside the zip file. So that you can see the diff with the original revision.

Updated sources from Slaanesh including changes made for Christmas Edition."

New In The GP2X Archive: Beat2x Beat Generator v3 for Linux

A new release in the GP2X FILE ARCHIVE:

Beat2x Beat Generator v3 for Linux
Archive Section: Linux
Author: AndrewTheArt
Version: 3.0 Linux
"AndrewTheArt's Beat2x Beat Generator v3 - Linux Edition (ported to Mono!)

What it is

**********

A very simple "step file" (.bxe) generator for the Beat2x interpreter, ported to Mono by AndrwewTheArt. This version run in Mono in Linux, and behaves exactly the same as the Windows versions that runs with the .NET Framework. It provides no real useful functionality from the Windows version (although there are minor differences, read the Updates/Enhancements section)

It basically plays any .wav, .mp3, .ogg , and possily other formats (any format that mplayer accepts), while allowing you to create a .bxe file simultaneously with some key presses. It certainly beats going into Audacity and looking for the milliseconds.

Requirements and Notes

***********

This version requires and performs correctly with the following packages-

(1) mono-core (version 1.2.5)
(2) mono-winforms (version 1.2.5)
(3) mplayer (version 1.0rc2, although most if not all versions should theoretically work) (check in the packman repository)

If I have left out a requirement, please forgive me. If this program does not run with these requirements, install more mono packages as you see fit. However, I am fairly certain it will run with these installed.

To determine what versions of the above programs you do or do not have installed either click on the "Help/About" box at the top roght of the program or open up a console and type in things like mono --version, mplayer --version ...etc. You package manager should assist you here greatly.

Updates/Enhancements as of 6/17/07

***********

The Linux version of the Beat Generator provides no new real functionality from the Windows version of the Beat Generator. However, I would like to point out -

(1) Using mplayer should allow you to playback virtually any file format.
(2) There is much more Linux- centric exception catching in this version, for things like file permissions, etc
(3) The "Help/About" button on the top right displays basic information about your mono and mplayer version - useful for debugging purposes.

Credits

***********

Programmed entirely by Andrew Stein (AndrewTheArt)

Contact: andrewtheartist@hotmail.com

Version

***********

3.0 Linux

Created 6/17/07, Ported to Mono on 1/4/08"