Author Topic: BLAST ANNUAL 2020 (Read 14687 times)

BLAST ANNUAL · « **on:** 12:39, 20 July 19 »

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

GUNHED · « **Reply #1 on:** 18:36, 21 July 19 »

Quote from: BLAST ANNUAL on 12:39, 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.

Gryzor · « **Reply #2 on:** 10:17, 22 July 19 »

Sweet! Is there a site for this?

BLAST ANNUAL · « **Reply #3 on:** 23:18, 21 September 19 »

Quote from: Gryzor on 10:17, 22 July 19

Sweet! Is there a site for this?

Not YET

BLAST ANNUAL · « **Reply #4 on:** 23:29, 21 September 19 »

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

Gryzor · « **Reply #5 on:** 08:16, 22 September 19 »

Looks nice and clean. Cheers!

Lazy Dude · « **Reply #6 on:** 13:16, 25 September 19 »

Quote from: Gryzor on 10:17, 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"

Gryzor · « **Reply #7 on:** 13:56, 25 September 19 »

Definitely

BLAST ANNUAL · « **Reply #8 on:** 00:07, 29 September 19 »

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

norecess · « **Reply #9 on:** 07:56, 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/) will get exclusive coverage in BLAST ANNUAL 2020 !

(While we are at it, know that BLAST ANNUAL also became the official sponsor of the game)

BLAST ANNUAL · « **Reply #10 on:** 09:59, 29 September 19 »

Quote from: norecess on 07:56, 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/) will get exclusive coverage in BLAST ANNUAL 2020 !
(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 !!!!

MacDeath · « **Reply #11 on:** 16:20, 15 November 19 »

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 !!!

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 ?

GUNHED · « **Reply #12 on:** 19:11, 15 November 19 »

My little article is 72% finished. Hopefully I can do it during the next 12 days.

norecess · « **Reply #13 on:** 05:58, 24 November 19 »

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 :-)

GUNHED · « **Reply #14 on:** 22:02, 19 January 20 »

Quote from: GUNHED on 18:36, 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.

BLAST ANNUAL · « **Reply #15 on:** 21:07, 12 February 20 »

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.

SharkusMaximus · « **Reply #16 on:** 14:03, 15 February 20 »

Any hints at what we can expect to see in volume one that’s CPC related?

Didier Disquette · « **Reply #17 on:** 18:14, 15 February 20 »

Will there be some articles covering the Amstrad demoscene?

keith56 · « **Reply #18 on:** 05:33, 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 · « **Reply #19 on:** 13:06, 26 February 20 »

Quote from: keith56 on 05:33, 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

BLAST ANNUAL · « **Reply #20 on:** 21:39, 27 February 20 »

here is the KS PRE LAUNCH URL

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1863593401/blast-annual-2020-volume-1-multi-platform-retro-game-book

Gryzor · « **Reply #21 on:** 09:51, 28 February 20 »

When is it going live?

BLAST ANNUAL · « **Reply #22 on:** 15:08, 29 February 20 »

Quote from: Gryzor on 09:51, 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

Gryzor · « **Reply #23 on:** 15:09, 29 February 20 »

Saw the campaign right when the email arrived.

Gonna back it, but: really, really disappointed by the tiny amount of CPC games covered.

norecess · « **Reply #24 on:** 21:55, 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.

News:

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