vectrexnews

New version of ParaJVE

2008-11-26T05:19:00.000-08:00

Parabellum has released a new version of his ParaJVE emulator.

Goto his website for more info and download links.

Eurocon 2008

2008-10-16T08:13:00.000-07:00

The Eurocon 2008 event (held 10,11,12 october) was, like last year, a great event to be at. Some of the european vectrex crowd was present, like Revival Studios, Mat Allen, Pepijn and Madtronix. Unfortuanately Alex Nicholson (vectorzoa) and Rudy couldn't make it.

Revival Studios had a small update on the VexOS, as well as a presentation of new vectrex products (colorclash slim, the soon to be released v-hockey and the upcoming MVR racing) and Mat Allen showed some rare items like a Lightpen/lightgun prototype and the very rare Android cart (this cartridge was developed specifically for the movie Android).

There should be videos from the event on youtube.

Vectrexians now for sale!

2008-04-10T02:01:00.000-07:00

After years of development, Kristof Tuts' Vectrexians is finally ready for sale:

For more information, go to Kirstof's website.

Vectrex rarityguide v1.2 released

2008-02-24T09:09:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

The new Vectrex rarity guide has just been released. There have been a lot of changes to the guide and it should now include all available/known items for the vectrex, including photo's for nearly all the items.

This guide is compiled by myself with contributions from various big vectrex collectors and is based very long discussions based upon our shared knowledge of the available items, ebay prices and prices of private sellings/auctions.

Here is a full list of changes:
- Updated with new accessories/hardware
- Updated with new homebrew games
- Updated Canadian games list
- Updated MB/European games list
- Added promotional items section
- Added multicart section
- Adjusted some prices based on 2007's ebay auction prices
- Added prices for all items
- Added photos for remaining items

You can check out the new rarity guide at http://www.vectrexnews.com/rarityguide

Enjoy!

Happy 2008-bit !

2008-01-08T02:21:00.000-08:00

Hi,

Vectrexnews.com wishes you, and the classic gaming scene in general a very good 2008.
So far we have a few exciting things to look at:
- The release of VectrexOS and various pieces additional content for it.
- Alex his game: Solarwars (see his blog for updates).
- Hopefully we'll see some of Kristof's brilliant work see the light of day in 2008.
- Revival Studios has a few games planned.
- Madtronix.com will launch a whole new line of beautifully packaged products: new multicarts, vecvoxx, lightpen repro's, his 3d imager and more.

So all in all i think 2008 will be a great year for Vectrex so far, who knows what else is awaiting us in 2008!

New Vectrex game - Vectoblox

2007-11-11T08:24:00.000-08:00

Revival Studios has released a new Vectrex game called "Vectoblox".

VectoBlox is an exciting puzzle game for the Vectrex arcade system, with no less than 40 different puzzles to solve! The player has to clear each puzzle by shoving all the boxes in each level to their respective target area’s.
Are you skilled enough to clear all 40 puzzles ???

Game features:
- Addictive and challenging puzzlegame
- 40 different puzzles + 10 bonus puzzles
- Many other bonus puzzles to be unlocked.

Price: 19 euros + 5 euro S&H

Fore more information and ordering, go to www.revival-studios.com and select Vectoblox from the Vectrex section.

Additionally, a new run of 3D scape carts are now for sale at 19 euro's + 5 euro S&H. These carts include 3 different demo's for your vectrex. Go to www.revival-studios.com and select 3D Scape cart from the Vectrex section for more information.

Eurocon 2007

2007-11-04T17:35:00.000-08:00

I just returned from the Eurocon 2007 convention and i really had a great time. There were lots of new vectrex relating things happening there. Lots of new product demonstrations, very nice items, and the infamous "Joust Evolution" cartridge has been auctioned.

To read all about it, check out the Eurocon 2007 report at the feature article section of the website.
Since its very fresh there are no photos available yet, but these will be added shortly.

Rip-Off designer Tim Skelly speaks about flocking

2007-09-29T11:11:00.001-07:00

Hi,

I recently found an old vectrex related article on my harddrive, its about Rip-Off designer Tim Skelly talking about the usage of "flocking" (a technique that allows group-like behaviour) in his game Rip-Off. Rip-Off is credited as one of the first games to implement this technique.

The article is online at the feature articles section of this site.

Also, i've updated the games section and made some minor corrections to the website.

Vectrex OS announced

2007-08-30T01:18:00.000-07:00

Revival Studios has a Vectrex OS in development.
It allows you to add all kinds of media and generate a vectrex rom using a custom filesystem.

Features:
- Drop down menu allows for easy navigation between different files.
- One click binary output using a custom created vectrex filesystem.
- Add all kinds of media to the OS from your PC!!!
- Vectrex fans can now write their own games/programs using BASIC.

Supported Media:
- APPS: Able to run binary code (BIN files)
- APPS: Able to run basic code (BAS files)
- APPS: Able to run brainf*&k code (BF files)
- GRAPHICS: Able to display bitmap graphics (TGA/BMP/PCX/JPG formats)
- GRAPHICS: Able to display Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG format)
- GRAPHICS: Able to display vector graphics and animations (VEC format)
- GRAPHICS: Able to display 3D objects (OBJ format, exportable from 3dsmax)
- GRAPHICS: Able to display Logo hex-dumps (still unstable)
- AUDIO: Able to play digtized sound (WAV format, still not very clean)
- AUDIO: Able to play Atari YM music files.
- DOCUMENTS: Able to display text files

Revival Studios releases "Performance VX" demo

2007-08-20T01:15:00.000-07:00

Revival Studios has released the Performance VX demo on rom and video.
Performance VX is a music-synced demo created in 2003. It was released on cart as part of the 3D scape cart in 2006 (to be rereleased later this year).

check out the revival studios website for more info: www.revival-studios.com

Pitchers Duel announced.

2007-07-15T13:11:00.001-07:00

After years of having 2 different prototypes floating around, the game Pitchers Duel is finally getting a proper release. The downside is that the Limited Edition of the game will only be sold at the CGE'07 expo, making it impossible for us europeans to get our hands on the game :-(
However, a regular edition of the game will also become available after the show.

Meanwhile, We'll keep you updated on this release.

New Vectorzoa game in development

2007-07-15T13:06:00.000-07:00

Alex Nicholson (aka Vectorzoa) is currently working on a new vectrex game, to be released at this years Eurocon convention. At the moment there is no title known for the game, but the good news is that you can monitor its progress.

You can read all about the game as it is written on his web-blog: http://vectorzoa.blogspot.com/

Sector-X announced

2007-06-28T02:25:00.000-07:00

Sector-X has been announced at the Fury site!

A unique 2D space shooter, promising to be the best game from Fury yet! Expected to be released in December (no orders are being accepted at this time).

The 3D games, Star Fury and Hellhole, have been canceled. Sorry, but my imager broke and I really don't miss the 3D headaches.

Additionally, the interest in 3D games among Vectrex fans was somewhat less than expected.

Thank you again for your past purchases, and keep a watchful eye for Sector-X!

George Pelonis

New vectrex game release

2007-04-15T04:19:00.000-07:00

Kristof Tuts has finished his Vectrexians game, which is currently available for release.

Vectrexians is a Galaxian type game for the vectrex and comes in box with overlay.
Go to Kristof his website for more information on this and some of his upcoming projects, as well as ordering info.

Retro computer event - Arnhem/The netherlands

2007-02-10T01:28:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

I've been terribly busy lately, so bare with me for the new articles and updates.

Right now, just a quick note about the upcoming 'Retro computer beurs' in the rijnhal/arnhem on sunday the 18th of february. Its the second time it has been held like this, and the location is quite large (its usually used for concerts and stuff). Revival studios and jeroen of vectrex.nl will be exhibiting there, and a preview of the forthcoming "Stip" project will be demo'ed.

More soon...

Vectrexnews v.2.0 - Mega update

2007-01-04T08:47:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone,

As you might have noticed, the vectrexnews.com website has had a complete overhaul. The website has been completely redesigned from scratch and has a new "feature article" section added.

Besides cosmetics, the following changes have been made:
- new section: feature articles
- updated media section
- added seperated emulator section
- added dutch vectrex discount coupon to media section
- added several videos to the media section
- added information about the vecvoxx
- added information about reproduction lightpens
- added information about the keyboard interface
- added previously unreleased review on i,cyborg by Daniel Foot

This is just the beginning. Lots of updates will follow shortly, including new reviews, interviews, feature articles and much more. Also expect the Vectrex Rarity list to be updated shortly.

I hope you enjoy your stay here. If you have any comments or suggestions, please leave them below.

Happy new year!!!

2007-01-01T05:27:00.000-08:00

Happy new year to all !!!

2006 has been a great year for vectrex, and has seen lots of new productions (both on software and hardware end) for the system. Lets all hope 2007 will become just as fruitfull!

Vectrexnews.com to be relaunched soon

2006-11-16T03:06:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone,

As some of you might have noticed, there haven't been as much updates as usual around here. This is because i spent some time completely redoing the vectrexnews.com site.
The site is now ready and will be launched shortly. Also we're moving servers for more stability.

Expect the new website, as well as new updates shortly.

Lord of the Robots 3D out now.

2006-08-18T00:38:00.000-07:00

Fury Unlimited is now taking orders for his new game "Lord of the Robots". This is the first homebrew written for the 3D imager. However a 2D version is also included. It also includes a special box with engraved metal lid to give it a nice finishing touch!

More information and screens are available at his website.
So get yourself a copy now at: Fury Unlimited

Spike's Circus out now!!!

2006-08-08T10:58:00.000-07:00

Hi,

As you might have heard, Spike's circus is out now!
I personally had the pleasure of playing it a little while ago, and its a very nice game with very good usage of the analogue controller. Play as Spike an manouver yourself through 50 challenges on your unicycle.
There are also guest appearances of all your favourite Vectrex icons including Minestorm Ships, Scramble Rockets & Berzerk Robots

So pick up this baby now at:

http://www.vectorzoa.com/circus/gi_circus.html

Day to day Vectrex game developments

2006-07-24T14:11:00.000-07:00

I've now opened up a personal blog at: http://www.d3signer.com with the his day to day game development activities. The blog will be updated almost daily with my latest development on the various classic game systems. It is also a way for me to get some more direct feedback from others, so please give me as much feedback as possible.

The blog already features a number of projects for atari 2600, colecovision, vectrex, but also some of the old stuff i did on gameboy (nearly 10 years ago). So if you're interested in classic games or classic game development (be it vectrex, atari, coleco or other platforms), please visit the blog.

The blog will be updated almost daily, so please make sure you to visit it frequently.

http://www.d3signer.com

VecSports Boxing box

2006-07-22T15:09:00.000-07:00

Ever wondered what the limited edition of Vecsports Boxing looks like?
Well, it seems mayhem was able to pick up a copy and made the following photo for us to enjoy...

click here to see it.

Pervertrex!

2006-07-05T10:45:00.000-07:00

It seems adult content has penetrated our beloved Vectrex as well. This little x-rated demo was displayed at last year's Eurocon convention by Pepijn Bakker, but it was not until recently that Chris Romero started asking around about it. So there you have it folks, your daily dosis of vector-pr0n.

Mr. Boston up for grabs!

2006-07-02T10:18:00.000-07:00

Good news everyone!

Ubercollector Chris Romero is auctioning his copy of Mr.Boston, along with cool Wodka bottle. Be sure to empty your bankaccount though, current offers are at $3000USD. If you are interested in bidding, please contact Chris Romero (see www.vectrex.com for details).

Update: Mr.Boston auction was closed and sold for $4200USD

News section updated

2006-07-01T06:10:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,

The newssection has been updated to a blogstyle type, which is much easier for me to maintain + it will allow you to comment on the various news items. I've also included the whole archive of all the previous news for easy navigation.

I hope you'll like it, it will definitely allow me to update news more quickly from now on.