A Commodore 64 prototype build of Scooby Doo and Scrappy Doo, developed by Ash and Dave for Hi-Tec Software in 1991, has been preserved and documented. The build appears to be a test version of one level, likely made to show progress to the publisher or for magazine preview screenshots, and lacks sound compared to a finished release. via gamesthatwerent.com
Fan translator Eien ni Hen has passed away, according to fellow translator Garrett Greenwalt. Eien ni Hen was known for creating English translation patches for games including Romancing SaGa, Fire Emblem, Sakura Wars, Tear Ring Saga, Dragon Force II and Beyond Oasis. via timeextension.com
A Pokémon Emerald ROM hack, announced a few weeks ago, has gained a new feature allowing players to control battles using their voice in real time. The project continues to draw attention within the ongoing wave of Pokémon fan-made hacks. via retrododo.com
Blitter Studio has released version 2.8.0 of the firmware and drivers for the ZZ9000 Amiga graphics card. The firmware moves ZZ9000AX audio handling onto the card, adds FPGA images for A4000 video-slot connections, and extends coprocessor services, while the drivers speed up Picasso96 drawing, add SANA-II multicast support and include an on-Amiga manual. via amiga-news.de
The community SteamOS ARM build for handheld devices has been updated with native ARM frame generation, added support for the AYANEO Pocket S2, and an easier installation process that no longer requires reflashing the device. via retrohandhelds.gg
Developer coze has released a free demo of Act I of Mass Fraction, a hard science fiction space-industry strategy game presented in a sixteen-colour Amiga-inspired palette. The demo runs in-browser via HTML5 and covers economy and management gameplay set in a sci-fi space setting. via itch.io
Developer chadlung has released Pirate Raider II, a free action game for the Commodore 64. The sequel raises the stakes from the original Pirate Raider, with the game using AI-assisted code, graphics and sound. via itch.io
