The UK’s biggest magazine for the best computer of all time is approaching its 18th issue! This time, Amiga Addict tells us about hardware development company NewTek, and its groundbreaking Video Toaster software.
Meanwhile, if it new hardware you’re looking for, there is a review of the officially licenced tank mouse, too.
Also in Amiga Addict #18:
- Amiga Active magazine retrospective.
- A roundup of 2022’s Blitz Basic Game Jam and Amiga Art Contest.
- The Batman Group and other iconic demoscene offerings.
- ARexx programming tutorial.
- Surfin’ the web and getting online with a classic 68K-based Amiga.
- Six of the Best – indie developer James Dunn (Namcos) talks about his favourite classic Amiga games.
- A papercraft Amiga model courtesy of Rocky Bergen.
- Adventures In Word Processing (Part 2).
- Classic gaming, including an Amiga Wonder Boy port created by acidbottle and the legendary Wizkid: The Story of Wizball (1992, Ocean Software).
- Memories of the Amiga in its twilight years, a time after the biggest hit games had been and gone.
- Writer Paulee Bow discusses what was on offer and how the platform survived.
- Confessions of an Amiga Virgin, Aged 51.
- Usual regulars including former-Sensible Software’s Stoo Cambridge, Amiga news, User Groups, Classic Coverdisk Of The Month and readers letters.
Here’s a look at the cover…
Don’t forget, you can buy Amiga Addict on the high street (or shopping centre) at WHSmith, or order online from www.amiga-addict.com. But you can no longer pay with PayPal.
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Christian Cawley is the founder and editor of GamingRetro.co.uk, a website dedicated to classic and retro gaming. With over 20 years of experience writing for technology and gaming publications, he brings considerable expertise and a lifelong passion for interactive entertainment, particularly games from the 8-bit and 16-bit eras.
Christian has written for leading outlets including TechRadar, Computer Weekly, Linux Format, and MakeUseOf, where he also served as Deputy Editor.
When he’s not exploring vintage consoles or retro PCs, Christian enjoys building with LEGO, playing cigar box guitar, and experimenting in the kitchen.
