This is an early version of a game I started yesterday called "Freefall" it's the first game I ever attempted to mak for the psp. it's in lua so you'll need lua player.

the controls are real simple, press L to move left, and R to move right. even after letting go of a button you will continue to slowly "sway" in that direction, so pressing both L+R will slow down your falling, and steady you out.

the objective is to try and avoid the black bars, it's still in an early stage, but the core of the game is very solid, the movement is really smooth, and the controls are really responsive.

the only thing that's really wrong, is after you collide with a bar, you may have to press start a couple times to continue, I'm not sure what it is that's making it so glitchy there, but there is nothing that affects the gameplay.

I plan on adding a menu, some sound effects, and fixing the game over screen. other than that, it's pretty solid.

A few hours ago news popped out about a Vice City Stories preview in the Official PlayStation 2 Magazine (UK). Screenshots with ugly watermarks surfaced on one website, but we now have them - in higher resolution too! The screenshots can be seen below - with the first two being brand new. Be sure to read the details from the article after the jump.

• The Phoenix and Stinger makes a return to Vice City.
• Vic and Lance have grown up poor, and you start off in a trailer park - that's brand new to Vice City.
• There's a whole new cast of characters.
• Not only is the city bigger, it's more detailed.
• Buildings look cleaner, signs are at a much higher resolution, and the palm trees look better.
• Brand new pedestrians, and groups of the same type appear less together.
• Missions are much more varied than previous GTA's.
• Water effects have been improved, with a ''choppy-looking surface'' and weather affecting vehicle handling and swimming.
• Helicopters control smoothly
• Rockstar Leeds has been listening to YOUR thoughts on Liberty City Stories, like controlling issues, swimming and flying etc.
• As you probably know, the biker gang makes a return to Vice City. But, according to this article Big Mitch Baker will be the leader again. So expect to see him in the game!
• In one screenshot we see a silenced SMG.

Something I didn't notice before that can be and seen in some screenshots, is that Vic has a tattoo on his right arm. He is after all a US Marine, so chances are he has this from the beginning of the game. We'll have to wait for more info in the coming weeks to see if there's any word on vehicle or character customization.

There's something interesting on the Horizon (September the 16th to be precise).

Amiga Big Bash has been an annual event in the Amiga calendar for the last few years, and is a get together of like-minded individuals for a generally good tme, with drinks and food.

How does this affect us as GP32/GP2x users you may ask??

WELL! There's talk this year of making it a joint venture and bringing Retro gaming into the fray. They (and I) have been talking to Craig at GP2X.co.uk and it looks like that if there's enough interest here, we at Gp32x and him may be able to get involved.

I had this message form my good mate Rob :-

"Would anyone be interested in Amiga Big Bash if it had a retro bend to it? Amiga Big Bash is being held on Saturday the 16th September, in Peterborough - which is a fairly central location.

The event is held every year, and is predominantly party centred, with a BBQ, music, and an Amiga fair. It was set up to bring the Amiga Community closer together. Numbers range from 50 to 250 with visitors from afar afield as Poland. The organisers are thinking about extending it to include retro gaming as well - but would like to know how many people would be interested if Retro Gaming was included? They have been in talks with Craig from gbax.com - and now wish to gauge numbers.

If numbers are good, things can proceed :-)"


It depends on the level of interest from here. I dont know about you, but I'd love it to happen! The big bash happens in a set of halls in Peterborough, and is definitely going to happen on September 16th. All it'll take from this side is a little interest, and it could well turn into a heck of a lot more It would be great to be able to get together again with forumers from this community (especially after the success of the Gp32x.com Brit meetup - can you believe that was almost three years ago???). This whole event would be bigger and better, with people from two communities coming together for a bit of a gathering. It would have a live podcast from the site for the event, and in the past has been great fun, just as an Amiga event.

This event is DEFINITLEY happening as an Amiga event. It just takes YOU LOT to make it into a joint thing.

Craig has said he has lots of the sort of kit that we'll need to make it a great retro gaming gathering. From what I know about what Craig has, he's not joking either! I'd aboslutely love for this to happen, and if the interest is there - it will! It'll be just £3.50 entrance (to cover the cost of the venue). It starts at around mid-day and will go on until about 11pm, though you of course dont have to be there for the whole time unless you want to!

Let me know here how you feel about it all. I'd love to meet you all. I'll be there, so will Craig (if the interest is there). There's even a bar for those of you who feel the need

Post here and let me now if you could make it. Again - I hope to see as many of you as possible there. All we need is the interest!

Cheers!

There's something interesting on the Horizon (September the 16th to be precise).

Amiga Big Bash has been an annual event in the Amiga calendar for the last few years, and is a get together of like-minded individuals for a generally good tme, with drinks and food.

How does this affect us as GP32/GP2x users you may ask??

WELL! There's talk this year of making it a joint venture and bringing Retro gaming into the fray. They (and I) have been talking to Craig at GP2X.co.uk and it looks like that if there's enough interest here, we at Gp32x and him may be able to get involved.

I had this message form my good mate Rob :-

"Would anyone be interested in Amiga Big Bash if it had a retro bend to it? Amiga Big Bash is being held on Saturday the 16th September, in Peterborough - which is a fairly central location.

The event is held every year, and is predominantly party centred, with a BBQ, music, and an Amiga fair. It was set up to bring the Amiga Community closer together. Numbers range from 50 to 250 with visitors from afar afield as Poland. The organisers are thinking about extending it to include retro gaming as well - but would like to know how many people would be interested if Retro Gaming was included? They have been in talks with Craig from gbax.com - and now wish to gauge numbers.

If numbers are good, things can proceed :-)"


It depends on the level of interest from here. I dont know about you, but I'd love it to happen! The big bash happens in a set of halls in Peterborough, and is definitely going to happen on September 16th. All it'll take from this side is a little interest, and it could well turn into a heck of a lot more It would be great to be able to get together again with forumers from this community (especially after the success of the Gp32x.com Brit meetup - can you believe that was almost three years ago???). This whole event would be bigger and better, with people from two communities coming together for a bit of a gathering. It would have a live podcast from the site for the event, and in the past has been great fun, just as an Amiga event.

This event is DEFINITLEY happening as an Amiga event. It just takes YOU LOT to make it into a joint thing.

Craig has said he has lots of the sort of kit that we'll need to make it a great retro gaming gathering. From what I know about what Craig has, he's not joking either! I'd aboslutely love for this to happen, and if the interest is there - it will! It'll be just £3.50 entrance (to cover the cost of the venue). It starts at around mid-day and will go on until about 11pm, though you of course dont have to be there for the whole time unless you want to!

Let me know here how you feel about it all. I'd love to meet you all. I'll be there, so will Craig (if the interest is there). There's even a bar for those of you who feel the need

Post here and let me now if you could make it. Again - I hope to see as many of you as possible there. All we need is the interest!

Cheers!