Randy Linden
@RandalLinden
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Programmer: Cyboid, bleem!, bleemcast!, DOOM SNES, Dragon's Lair Amiga, Home Alone NES, Where's Waldo NES My company is
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A long-lost archive of the DOOM/SNES source code, levels and artwork has been found and preserved here:
Kudos to JJ Dasher for tracking this down and archiving it, and to Jeff Hughes for saving the backup all these years!
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Something from the “archives” that sits proudly in my home
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THE actual laser disc used to digitize Dragons’s Lair for Amiga
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The actual development cable for Super FX DOOM
There are two controller connectors in the middle, one parallel port connector to the right for the Amiga and the audio connector at the top is to reset the Super NES when debugging
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Now that the full source and assets for DOOM/SNES are out there, here's an amazing find ... what I hope is the first of many mods for DOOM/SNES was done by
@RealSunlitSpace
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The very last bleem “care package” going out this morning
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Before we settled on regular sized CDs for bleemCast!, the prototypes were all using mini CDs
Here are two examples..
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Originally bleem! was going to release bleemcast! on minidiscs like these pictured here…
… but it turned out that they were more expensive than the regular sized CDs so we went with that instead
… and the rest is history
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#QuakeCon2024
was an amazing event!
Thank you so much to everyone who stopped by to chat and play the new SuperNES DOOM
I appreciate all the suggestions and feedback and I’m excited to wrap up the project and get on to the next big thing!
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Carbon Engine trophies for titles that I worked on…
Thanks so much for an awesome team and wonderful place to work!
@LimitedRunJosh
@superNESjoe
@PC98_Audi
@ModernVintageG
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@Borman18
@LimitedRunGames
We have our own custom chip thats compatible with SuperFX but increases the memory and speed
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It's taken 40 years in the industry, but I've finally made it!
Many thanks to Thumperward who authored the page!
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I remember doing SH4 pipeline calculations by hand ... a tool to do it would have been great!
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One of the people who worked on the new SNES DOOM levels has put together a short video -- check it out here:
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I agree 1000%!!
I've used Mesen for development and it's unmatched in terms of capabilities, features and easy of use.
I *wish* I had these kinds of comprehensive tools decades ago.
I cannot tell you how amazing today's tools are for 8-bit console development. I've been using Mesen (NES) to investigate an issue with a ROM I'm re-constructing. I can see everything at a glance. I wish I'd had this available to me when I was developing NES games in the 80s/90s.
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My company page is here:
@RandRDigitalLLC
Cyboid is my latest work, a fully 3D FPS in the style of Quake 2 using a custom engine.
The game is available for Amazon and Android devices (and soon, apparently, Windows 11)
For more of my projects, Google "Randy Linden"
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@Succinct_Punchy
No, bleem did NOT include the PS1 BIOS in the software.
I would know, I wrote it.
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@kandowontu
This is exactly why we're releasing the tech specs, docs and sample code for the rumble support...
... so people like
@kandowontu
can add rumble to existing SNES titles!
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Had an amazing chat with MVG
@ModernVintageG
last night about all things GBA, optimization, Quake and more...
Truly enjoyed the conversation and am looking forward to move of his awesome videos!
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I’m at
@QuakeCon
in Grapevine, Texas and seeing the massive venue and very long line for the BYOC was amazing!
Watch the QuakeCon Live Stream tomorrow for a special announcement from
@LimitedRunGames
about a top secret project I’ve been working on!
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Another person who worked on the new SNES DOOM levels has put together a short video -- check it out here:
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@ModernVintageG
I am truly honoured and humbled to have two of my projects under the "impossible port" collection!
Without a doubt a highlight of my career!!!
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How dare Microsoft enable OneDrive without permission?!
This is a serious violation of privacy and ownership rights.
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@RealDealDiPirro
@IncredibleCulk
OMG! I had NO idea that Home Alone for NES would still be played today -- and by speedrunners no less!
I co-wrote the game with Paul Coletta at Bethesda Softworks many decades ago and would never have guessed that it's a "thing" in modern times!
Very grateful!
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@HouselessGamer
@ModernVintageG
There are a few ways to improve the speed a little bit, but the code is pretty tight if I do say so myself.
I'd like to see someone take the code and assets and make step-by-step instructions for building the actual game -- that would be a great first step!
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Had another awesome chat with MVG
@ModernVintageG
yesterday ... can't wait to see what magic he comes up with from our discussion!
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@ErikHaliewicz
@LimitedRunGames
Yes
First we will publish the specs and protocol for the rumble support so modders and hackers can add rumble to other SNES titles
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DC is one of my all-time favourite consoles/hardware!
Happy Anniversary,
@SEGA
Happy 25th birthday to the SEGA Dreamcast! 🎂
Our iconic console launched 9/9/99, revolutionizing gaming with innovative features and unforgettable classics from Sonic Adventures to Shenmue.
Which Dreamcast games are you playing to celebrate?
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@KevEdwardsRetro
I still have my copy of these notes!
I received my copy at the Nintendo developer technical conference in Redmond, Washington where they also showed the prototype of StarFox running.
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@michaellarouche
@PC98_Audi
We have our own chip that is compatible with SuperFX but provides a larger address space and fewer wait states so it runs faster
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In the new Xbox documentary, the PlayStation emulator mentioned is none other than bleem!
We were asked by Microsoft to make a version which booted straight into the game for their demo without any titles.
Thanks to
@pipnayler
for finding this tidbit!
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Looking for a reliable GBA cartridge dumper that's Windows 11 compatible (USB-based).
Have heard mixed reviews about Flash Boy Cyclone 3.2
Please DM with recommendations.
TIA!
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You're quite welcome!
Yes, there is a three-part bleem! extravaganza on FOSDEM right here:
Enjoy!
@RandalLinden
Omg! First I just wanted to say that I am so beyond honored and humbled that you shared my FOSDEM talk... Secondly... I just stumbled upon the THREE PART talk with you in the emulator devroom at FOSDEM '21!? I had no idea!! Guess I won't be sleeping for awhile now!
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@ModernVintageG
@JustinWhang
Id be happy to answer questions or do a more involved interview if you want
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@LukeEvansSimon
@forestillusion
@benjedwards
@wvo
You know him as Aardappel, but yes, all three maps are his and they're awesome!
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Another work-in-progress screenshot from the next add-on Level (free for subscribers!) called "Lilith Brachium", designed by Spirit!
The next update should be ready shortly!
#cyboid
#indiedev
#indiegame
#gamedev
#mobilegame
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@krikzz
I can't say enough good things about the FXPak Pro.
I use it for development and it's absolutely one of the best pieces of hardware I've ever owned.
If you're thinking about buying one, do it!
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@ModernVintageG
@GLDSCX
@GigaBusterEXE
@videotech_
I wrote bleem! and bleemCast! was done by me and Rod Maher
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Here's an interview with
@tokyopunchout
at
#QuakeCon
discussing the new SuperNES DOOM that I'm working on
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@GLDSCX
Yes -- I used the Amiga because that's what I was most familiar with at the time.
Sculptured Software ended up buying a couple of Amigas so they could use my SuperFX environment when developing Dirt Trax FX
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@MightBeAtomic
Agreed!
Interesting fact: both DOOM/SNES and Dirt Trax FX were developed on the Amiga because my development environment was on Amiga.
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@MikeJMika
@forestillusion
Thanks so much for the tremendous compliments -- I really appreciate it!
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If you're interested in bleemcast!, here's an interview I did with Titan Game Studios
@TitanGStudios
last year:
#bleem
#bleemcast
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I'm with
@kando
-- are you?
Alright now y’all are going after kando and I need you to stop that.
Kando loves the modding scene, and has many many times before tried to offer his personal assistance with RHDN before only to get rejected by the team because of their egos.
So he helped join a team to
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@sundhaug92
The development cable was used to connect my Amiga to the SuperNES for downloading code to the breadboard StarFox cartridge
The SuperNES had been modified to support an audio jack that was screwed into the side of the case and connected to the RESET line inside the SuperNES.
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According to an Email from Amazon, starting January 29, Prime Video movies and TV shows will include limited advertisements.
I vow to boycott any products or services that are advertised on Prime Video and urge you to do the same.
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I'm happy to see Home Alone included in the lineup!
Much appreciation and good luck with the gaming!
We are liiiiiiiiiiive. :D
Marathon starts in about a half hour.
Come check it 3 days of NES speedruns. :)
Schedule:
Channel:
#RETROGAMING
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@schbirid
@forestillusion
Somewhere I have another prototype demo that has the Quake assets in it -- if I find it, I'll dump that too.
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Looking for an external USB drive with at least 8TB for backup.
I'm currently thinking about the Seagate Expansion Desktop 14TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive (STKP14000400)
Seagate drives have been reliable, but not very fast.
Recommendations, reviews and comments appreciated!
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Another work-in-progress screenshot from the next add-on Level (free for subscribers!) called "Lilith Brachium", designed by Spirit!
#cyboid
#indiedev
#indiegame
#gamedev
#mobilegame
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I'll be at
@QuakeCon
next week in the Console Lounge Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Just look for the Limited Run Games table -- you'll know it when you see it!
Stop by and say "Hi!"
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@ModernVintageG
Agreed. I think Nintendo should have waited to release the next version of their hardware instead of a simple refresh of the display.
Then again, Nintendo has shown great fortitude when it comes to their consoles, so perhaps they know what their audience wants more than I do.
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@AvaTheArcticFox
@forestillusion
Absolutely -- I have to thank
@forestillusion
and
@ModernVintageG
(who pointed me there in the first place) for all they do!
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May I please get 2 followers to copy and re-post this tweet?
I'm trying to demonstrate that someone is always listening.
#SuicidePrevention
1-800-273-8255 or 988
Just two. Any two. Copy, not retweet
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I love the Dreamcast merch! This is way cool!
Run through Sonic’s iconic history and experience a brand-new chapter from everyone’s favorite anti-hero, complete with this way-past-cool Collector’s Edition!
Pre-order the Sonic X Shadow Generations Collector’s Edition TODAY:
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Work is progressing on the next add-on Level (free for subscribers!) called "Oceans Apart", designed by Spirit!
#cyboid
#indiedev
#indiegame
#gamedev
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If I sent you a bleem! "care package" in the past, please let me know!
I went through my storage locker yesterday and found some more "goodies" to send you for your collections.
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More progress on the next add-on Level (free for subscribers!) called "Oceans Apart", designed by Spirit!
#cyboid
#indiedev
#indiegame
#gamedev
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New favourite game of all-time: Super Mario Odyssey
Yeah, a few years too late, but wow this game is incredible!
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If you've been wondering what I've been working on ...
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Super happy to work with you at LRG, Seth!
Welcome aboard!
Thrilled to announce that I've joined the folks at Limited Run Games as a full time developer! I'll be helping the Carbon Engine team alongside other internal projects. I love working with the folks at LRG so I'm super happy to be there.
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@kandowontu
@CDi_Arcade
We’re going to release the rumble specs, docs and sample code so it can be used by the community
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@Luckykennedy79
Thanks!
@ModernVintageG
Did a video that goes into more details about the process here...
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@QuantumJos
@burgerbecky
I think Becky did an incredible job, especially considering the pressures she was under!
I'm not sure I would have done any better than she did, but appreciate the thoughts and kudos!
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@DocJohnZ
@LimitedRunGames
I did the code
If you’re at
@QuakeCon
stop by the Console Lounge and say Hi!
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@slidelljohn1
@Borman18
@LimitedRunGames
The current iteration is FPGA but that may not be the final chip
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Work is progressing on the next add-on Level (free for subscribers!) called "Lilith Brachium", designed by Spirit!
#cyboid
#indiedev
#indiegame
#gamedev
#mobilegame
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@Nick_Ireland
@ModernVintageG
He did an excellent job of the deep dive with the GitHub release I made, so I don't know if this is big enough news to warrant another look.
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If you're interested in more about bleemCast!, here's an interview I did with The Dreamcast Junkyard
@TheDCJunkyard
#bleemcast
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Another work-in-progress screenshot from the next add-on Level (free for subscribers!) called "Lilith Brachium", designed by Spirit!
#cyboid
#indiedev
#indiegame
#gamedev
#mobilegame
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Another work-in-progress screenshot from the next add-on Level (free for subscribers!) called "Lilith Brachium", designed by Spirit!
#cyboid
#indiedev
#indiegame
#gamedev
#mobilegame
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Had a great time chatting with
@kiwitalkz
about all things development, DOOM SNES and other interesting topics ... post to follow with link
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If you haven't subscribed to
@wesleyfenlon
ROM newsletter, why not???
This month there's a great write-up of Yuzu along with other interesting topics and it's FREE!
Enjoy!
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@infidelity_nes
I use the FXPak Pro for development of the new DOOM SNES and haven't experienced any issues with it
I'm curious if you know what specifically is different between FXPak Pro and SD2SNES?
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I just did an amazing interview with Joe Nash from
@software_daily
Look for it in the next month or so!
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I'll be attending PAX West in Seattle from September 1st through the 4th.
Anyone else going and want to meet up to say "hi!" or something else?
Hit me up with a DM so we can make arrangements!
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I just ordered a FXPAK PRO -- any suggestions, tips or tricks I should be aware of?
TIA
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@ricardo_sdl
No, it also required a breadboard "romulator" device
Basically this was a modified StarFox cart with RAM and a small boot ROM which had the debugger stub resident
The debug stub communicated with the Amiga for downloading and running code via the cable
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Working on a new add-on Level (free for subscribers!) called "Oceans Apart", designed by Spirit!
#cyboid
#indiedev
#indiegame
#gamedev
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