Well together with 3112 like-minded ZXSpectrum fans, I contributed to the kickstarter development and production of the ZX Spectrum Next: “a new machine, fully compatible with the original computer, and packed with improvements and expansions“. In the 30 days since the campaigns launch, £723,390 was pledged beating the funding target of £250,000 within the first few days!
“Spectrum Next is an expanded and updated version of the ZX Spectrum, fully compatible (software and hardware) with the original. You can play any games, demos, use original hardware, you name it. And it also runs new software created more recently to make use of expanded hardware, including new graphics modes and faster processor speeds.”
I opted for the “ZX Next Accelerated” model for which the specifications are:
The following additional stretch goals were also unlocked as a result of the funding success:
Looking forward to unwrapping a new ZX Spectrum and seeing what development potential lies within!
I spent some time recently exploring what potential Unity3D might offer for Midnight related development. Not being so familiar with the game engine it was a bit of an eye opener to see what assets are up for purchase in the Asset Store. A quick search came up with the following interesting assets which caught my eye… 🙂
Map Magic Terrain generator / Winter ground pack
Time of Day / Fir Trees
Cave System / Knights
Elves / Dwarfs
I’ve created a Guide to play which contains the full background and detailed instructions for playing The War of the Solstice. An essential read for those that are new to the game!
I’ve put out another patch release 1.0.2.6 which fixes some graphical glitches that I realised have been introduced in 1.0.2.5. If you happened to download the 1.0.2.5 patch, then please apply 1.0.2.6 over the top to fix these issues.
Please do log any feedback in the forums, especially if you experience any gameplay bugs.
See the revision history to check what has been fixed.
The next patch release 1.0.2.5 is now available with some minor bug fixes. None of these are to do with the actual gameplay, mostly graphical / performance issues. It’s only a very small 4Mb patch, however must be applied on top of an existing 1.0.2.4 installation.
Please do log any feedback in the forums, especially if you experience any gameplay bugs.
See the revision history to check what has been fixed.
It wouldn’t usually occur to me to link to other non-Midnight titles on the site, but I was so impressed by this gem of a modern game inspired by the likes of Knight Lore, Head Over Heels, Amaurote, Solstice and Equinox, that I thought I would share it… it’s starting to tempt me into the world of Unity development! Visit the site to get all the details.
A new Midnight inspired project has been announced, using the Unity engine. I’ve added a link over on the links page It’s great to see a new project on the blocks since where there were once more than 25 links to Midnight related remakes and fanpages, only a few remain !
The next patch release 1.0.2.4 is now available with many additions/changes.
See the revision history to check what has been fixed.
I’ve been steadily working my way through almost all of the feedback given since the original release, and implementing as many of the changes and suggestions as possible. I also found a few bugs along the way which have also been fixed. Needless to say, it’s taken up a little time!
I’m now in the tidying up phase and preparing the next release for download, which should be made available in the next couple of weeks…
The next patch release 1.0.2.3 is now available which fixes another important gameplay bug…
See the revision history to check what has been fixed.
