BLAST ANNUAL 2020 is a new publication work in progress.
The publication is about computer games (8 bit based - c64, amstrad cpc, zx spectrum, msx, atari, bbc etc), console games, community and coding.
With much thanks to developer Misfit and TFW8B we currently have an exclusive multi platform game being made for Blast Annual 2020 called Crazy Blaster. This will be a physical tape release and exclusive to Blast Annual 2020.The first wip CPC screenshots can be seen below. The black and white screenshot is the test of 4 colour mode and the second screen a test in 16 colour mode.
If you are interested to learn more or would like to join in the community and even contribute then please come along to the fb group. The FB group is a closed group to keep out the trolls and spammers so just let me know you want to join in and i will invite you.
Blast Annual 2020 is also seeking people who would like to write CPC articles on the following topics:
* CPC coding at any level - basic, intermediate or advanced.
* CPC events in 2019. These events can be anything at all big or small.
* CPC people who have created artwork and demos in 2019.
* CPC devs who have released CPC games in 2019
* Arcade to CPC game conversions.
* The BEST arcade to CPC conversion.
* The WORST arcade to CPC conversion.
* Your own All time top 10 CPC games - any games = homebrew, arcade, original, etc
* Anything else CPC related.
Want to discuss and find out more just reply here or you can contact me on fb or twitter.
Cheers
Quote from: BLAST ANNUAL on 10:39, 20 July 19
* CPC coding at any level - basic, intermediate or advanced.
Well, if you're interested in a "how to write an MC program for FutureOS" then please PM me.
Sweet! Is there a site for this?
Quote from: Gryzor on 08:17, 22 July 19
Sweet! Is there a site for this?
Not YET
A few page layout examples of how BLAST ANNUAL 2020 is shaping up below.
Progress report:
* Some really great people contributing to the publication now. Many thanks to all of them for their efforts.
* New and old game reviews are being submitted, there is a healthy selection of CPC games being reviewed.
* CPC Crazy Blaster game being developed.
* If you would like to contribute CPC content please contact me to discuss possibilities etc.
I will provide further updates when i can.
Cheers
Looks nice and clean. Cheers!
Quote from: Gryzor on 08:17, 22 July 19
Sweet! Is there a site for this?
I think this could also possibly mean "FB sucks, please feel free to post further updates on this forum" :D
Definitely :D
If you are (WIP) working on a game of any description please feel free to post it in this thread or to contact me as there will be a Works In Progress section of the publication and we would love to be able to show and share your creations.
Cheers ;D
I have good news to share: the next game from Condense to be first shown at Alchimie this year (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/games/new-game-for-amstrad-gx-4000-from-condense/ (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/games/new-game-for-amstrad-gx-4000-from-condense/)) will get exclusive coverage in BLAST ANNUAL 2020 ! 8)
(While we are at it, know that BLAST ANNUAL also became the official sponsor of the game)
Quote from: norecess on 05:56, 29 September 19
I have good news to share: the next game from Condense to be first shown at Alchimie this year (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/games/new-game-for-amstrad-gx-4000-from-condense/ (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/games/new-game-for-amstrad-gx-4000-from-condense/)) will get exclusive coverage in BLAST ANNUAL 2020 ! 8)
(While we are at it, know that BLAST ANNUAL also became the official sponsor of the game)
Its going to be a real BLAST !!!
Hope you have total BLAST at Alchimie 2019 !!!!
:D :D :D :D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Alchimie13 from 2019 really WAS a blast : the biggest (French) CPCscene reunion since a lot of time.
Amiga and AtariST peoples were really impressed by the GX4000 unleashed power, bu t we really cannot compete against the AtariST guys, they had a freaking fully working and filled BEER TAP !!!
:o
:laugh:
Really hope some scene peoples from other countries may come in 2021 as well.
will paper edition of Blast2020 be available in Europe and especially in France ?
My little article is 72% finished. Hopefully I can do it during the next 12 days. :)
I just finished writing my article about Sonic GX for BLAST ANNUAL 2020. It's a quality article with interesting (new) content + illustrations, don't forget to get a copy when it will be released :-)
Quote from: GUNHED on 16:36, 21 July 19
Well, if you're interested in a "how to write an MC program for FutureOS" then please PM me.
Text emailed. Let me know if you need anything else. :)
Greetings !
I just wanted to update you all on the progress of Blast Annual 2020.
Firstly I would like to thank everyone who has contributed. Without your help Blast Annual 2020 would not have been possible.
The content we received from contributors was overwhelming so we have decided to create two Blast Annual 2020 publications.
Both volumes have been fully completed and all pages laid out.
Volume 1 is currently 198 pages. This may increase with people / organisations wishing to take out ad space in the Kickstarter campaign.
The KS campaign has been drafted and has been sent to sponsors for their approval. Once this has happened Blast Annual Vol 1 will be submitted to KS for review and hopefully will receive the ok from KS to launch.
The KS page sets out what Blast Annual 2020: Vol 1 is and details everything that will be included in the book. You will have a full list of its contents and articles.
We have decided that any profits made after expenses from Blast Annual 2020: Volume 1 will be donated to charity to help those people affected in the recent Australian Bushfires.
You do not need to donate on top of the KS pledges and just so people are aware KS regulations state we can not mention charity on the KS page.
But I just want people to know we will donate any profits made from the KS campaign to a charity or spread it out among different charities to help those who have lost everything in the recent Australian bushfires.
When Volume 1 has been completed we will start work on a KS campaign for Blast Annual 2020: Volume 2.
Once again on behalf of everyone involved with Blast Annual 2020 I would like to extend my gratitude and appreciation to all of you who have contributed.
Kind regards
Blast Annual
**** The KS is not live at present - do not look for it yet !!!!
**** When the KS becomes live i will update you all again and add the link.
Any hints at what we can expect to see in volume one that's CPC related?
Will there be some articles covering the Amstrad demoscene?
Sounds fantastic... it's great you have received so much content... I look forward to reading it.
Hopefully the Kickstarter comes soon!
Quote from: keith56 on 04:33, 18 February 20
Sounds fantastic... it's great you have received so much content... I look forward to reading it.
Hopefully the Kickstarter comes soon!
BLAST ANNUAL 2020: Vol 1 update. Great News KS have approved our application. I will work on the launch details over coming days I would like to get it done now but real life looking after my ill mum and work are first so I will update this again soon with KS link and all that when its ready to go. Thanks again to everyone who has followed this project and who have been involved as a contributor :) ;) :D :D ;D ;D 8) 8)
here is the KS PRE LAUNCH URL
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1863593401/blast-annual-2020-volume-1-multi-platform-retro-game-book
When is it going live?
Quote from: Gryzor on 08:51, 28 February 20
When is it going live?
BLAST ANNUAL 2020 VOL 1 KS is now live
Much appreciation and thanks to everyone who was involved
KS URL here
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1863593401/blast-annual-2020-volume-1-multi-platform-retro-game-book?ref=discovery&term=blast%20annual
Saw the campaign right when the email arrived.
Gonna back it, but: really, really disappointed by the tiny amount of CPC games covered.
I backed it too ! :)
VOL 1 has an article about Batman Group, I look forward reading it.VOL 2 (later this year) will have the article about Sonic GX.
Quote from: SharkusMaximus on 13:03, 15 February 20
Any hints at what we can expect to see in volume one that's CPC related?
Everything - that is all content is listed on the KS page
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Quote from: norecess on 20:55, 01 March 20
I backed it too ! :)
VOL 1 has an article about Batman Group, I look forward reading it.VOL 2 (later this year) will have the article about Sonic GX.
Both articles will be in Volume 2 ;D ;D
Many thanks to everyone who has backed the KS so far.
Currently 32% backed with 27 days remaining.
There is a fantastic special offer at a massively reduced price for this weekend only for people who have not backed the book.
This includes:
1 Stunning Blast Annual 2020: Volume 1 Hardback 198+ pages
2 BLAST ANNUAL MUG's provided by OLD SCHOOL PIXELS http://www.oldskoolpixels.com/
1 set of 3 posters - Moritz to the Moon, Blast Annual cover artwork and Warhawk Next
* Your name printed in BLAST ANNUAL 2020: Volume 1 "Hall of Fame"
* Free Crazy Blaster V1.2 digital game (CPC, C64 & Speccy)
* Free C64 digital music from Chris Abbott of C64Audio.com
* Free Blast Annual 2020: Vol 1 bookmark
* Pledge amount includes postage
All the above for just $40 AUD
or approximately $27USD or $24EURO or $21UK POUNDS at the current exchange rate
This is one hell of an awesome one time offer, but it is only available for this weekend. The cut off time on Kickstarter for the offer will be 12 noon, Monday the 9th of March, Australian Eastern Standard time.
Make your pledge on kickstarter here [size=78%]https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1863593401/blast-annual-2020-volume-1-multi-platform-retro-game-book (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1863593401/blast-annual-2020-volume-1-multi-platform-retro-game-book)[/size]
and lets get Blast Annual 2020: Volume 1 fully backed !
Thanks for the update, and I've now taken advantage of the weekend special.
Quote from: SharkusMaximus on 13:23, 08 March 20
Thanks for the update, and I've now taken advantage of the weekend special.
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**** Foreign Exchange rates between Australia and other major currencies have fallen again overnight meaning that Blast Annual 2020: Volume 1 is even cheaper now for people living outside of Australia using UK pounds, Euros or US Dollars. Right now is a great time to back the project you are getting awesome value for your money so those who have not backed it yet here is the link for the KS and lets get this projected fully funded !!!! ****
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1863593401/blast-annual-2020-volume-1-multi-platform-retro-game-book
Just 8 days left to back the KS.
Currently at 43% backed so far its a tough ask for sure going to need a lot of support to get it over the line
you can back it here
http://kck.st/2TuaNo5
More CPC content ;)
KS has offered the project a 7 day extension which I accepted - the final date for the KS will now be the morning of Saturday April 11 Australian Eastern Time. Please share with your friends and lets make this happen.
A reminder of the value you receive for your $38 Australian which equals at current exchange rates $23.51 US dollars $21.32 Euros and 19.06 Pounds Sterling approximate amount.
An A4 200 page or more book
Hardcover bound
over 80 game reviews and 40 articles
includes postage cost
Free digital game download of Crazy Blaster V1.2 on Speccy CPC and C64
Free digital music tracks from C64Audio.com
We have also made the 8 Bit Annuals of 2018 and 2019 as Free pdf's which you can download from this link
https://eightbitmagazine.com/index.php
Lets make this happen :)
We want to thank everyone for their support so far really appreciate it.
To everyone around the world stay safe in these most difficult times.
Link for the KS is here
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1863593401/blast-annual-2020-volume-1-multi-platform-retro-game-book
36 hours left to back the blast annual KS the link is here
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1863593401/blast-annual-2020-volume-1-multi-platform-retro-game-book
Sad to see that this didn't work out. Hope you get a second chance, and if you do, I'll definitely be there again.
Blast Annual 2020 Vol 1 PDF is now available for download from the Blast Annual online store.
You can download the PDF file from here https://blastannual.com/
Yes we are working on a printed hardback book too.More info will be posted about this in coming weeks when information is received from the printing company.
Blast Annual Vol 2 PDF hopefully not too far away either.
If you would like to contribute to Blast Annual 2021 we are collecting content now. If you are interested please pm me or write back here in this thread.
We are looking for genuine people who would like to write games reviews, product reviews, demo party and event articles, interviews, game dev profiles, anything retro gaming related on any retro platform.... even thinking of including PS1 and Xbox as those machines are 26 years and 19 years old respectively.
Hope you enjoy Blast Annual 2020 Vol 1.
(https://blastannual.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/KS_games.png)
An in depth look at Blast Annual Vol 1 was streamed live earlier today / last night depending on your part of the world by PASSION JEUX VIDEO TV ★ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ci-PpcfhI9uN3qfqHjqlQ) is here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyFhhLiBZCE&ab_channel=PassionJeuxVid%C3%A9oTV
I can recommend this, it's a great read and there is a lot of content for under 3 quid! (although a little light on CPC-specific content, hopefully Volume 2 will sort that out!) ;)
100 Vol 1 Blast Annuals are in the building...... just 7 left available.... correction only 4 are now available to purchase from the website www.blastannual.com grab your copy before you miss out ;D :D ;D
Don't those hardbacks look so nice and shiny 8) 8) 8)