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    • CrushC
      Crush @Auster
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      @auster said in Where to (legally) acquire content to play on RetroPie:

      Hey @Auster cause gog has an identical disclaimer on scummvm and dosbox games it's possible to google search filtering games using only one of those 2 engines.
      This gets you up to date results and you can filter by date.
      SCUMMVM: https://www.google.com/search?q=site%3Agog.com%2Fgame%2F+"This+game+is+powered+by+ScummVM"

      Dosbox: https://www.google.com/search?q=site%3Agog.com%2Fgame%2F+"This+game+is+powered+by+DOSBox."

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      • themazingnessT
        themazingness @Crush
        last edited by themazingness

        Many ScummVM and Dropbox games are on sale as part of GoG's Activision and Blizzard sale (including many old Sierra games).

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        • UnknownU
          Unknown
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          I’m not sure if this is true or not but I heard that after the Atari Jaguar was discontinued, it was declared open source. So maybe it’s legal to get Atari Jaguar games?

          You can't beat the classics(unless you copy them).

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            Auster @Unknown
            last edited by

            @unknown I just sent an email to their support (support@atari.com) asking about the situation. They'll probably answer on Monday or afterwards.

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            • R
              RustyMG
              last edited by

              After Hasbro Interactive acquired all Atari properties, the patents of the Jaguar were released into the public domain, with the console declared an open platform.
              This is only in relation to the console hardware, NOT the software.
              It was to allow the writing and legal release of homebrew.

              When Commodore went bankrupt, all the thousands of games written by the hundreds of developers suddenly didn't become free overnight!

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                Auster
                last edited by

                Wampus (NES homebrew) free to claim again:
                https://itch.io/s/57416/free-the-wampus-giveaway

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                • BenMcLeanB
                  BenMcLean @RustyMG
                  last edited by

                  @rustymg said in Where to (legally) acquire content to play on RetroPie:

                  After Hasbro Interactive acquired all Atari properties, the patents of the Jaguar were released into the public domain, with the console declared an open platform.
                  This is only in relation to the console hardware, NOT the software.
                  It was to allow the writing and legal release of homebrew.

                  When Commodore went bankrupt, all the thousands of games written by the hundreds of developers suddenly didn't become free overnight!

                  Wow! I didn't know that about the Jaguar. That's great!

                  It is really absurd that other technology from 30 years ago isn't free to use now. It isn't like the original creators are still using it. They're all either out of business or onto making current stuff now.

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                  • UnknownU
                    Unknown @BenMcLean
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                    @benmclean Currently they are working on Atari's new system. It's called the "VCS".

                    You can't beat the classics(unless you copy them).

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                    • BenMcLeanB
                      BenMcLean @Unknown
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                      @unknown said in Where to (legally) acquire content to play on RetroPie:

                      @benmclean Currently they are working on Atari's new system. It's called the "VCS".

                      Oh, I thought it was called the

                      .

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                      • UnknownU
                        Unknown @BenMcLean
                        last edited by

                        @benmclean Nope, that’s a picture of the system but it has the wrong name

                        You can't beat the classics(unless you copy them).

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                        • themazingnessT
                          themazingness @Unknown
                          last edited by

                          @unknown The VCS is already out. It's basically a mini PC with Atari Vault on it. Might as well get a Raspberry Pi and Atari Vault unless you're wanting a Ryzen mini PC:

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                          • themazingnessT
                            themazingness @themazingness
                            last edited by themazingness

                            The Curse of Illmoore Bay is on sale right now on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1535880/The_Curse_of_Illmoore_Bay/

                            It's a Halloween themed platformer for Genesis/Mega Drive. The ROM is located at Steam\steamapps\common\The Curse of Illmoore Bay\bin\x86 and named libcore.dll. Simply rename it to a .bin or .md file.

                            The ROM is also sold at https://seconddimensionllc.itch.io/the-curse-of-illmoore-bay and https://www.second-dimension.com/store/the-curse-of-illmoore-bay

                            There is no sale on those sites, and they are more expensive than Steam, but they do have other options other than a stand-alone rom.

                            The sale on Steam is store-wide, so there may be other games mentioned in this thread that are on sale.

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                            • UnknownU
                              Unknown @themazingness
                              last edited by

                              @themazingness well they do offer new games made by Atari on it.

                              You can't beat the classics(unless you copy them).

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                              • BenMcLeanB
                                BenMcLean @themazingness
                                last edited by

                                @themazingness said in Where to (legally) acquire content to play on RetroPie:

                                The Curse of Illmoore Bay is on sale right now on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1535880/The_Curse_of_Illmoore_Bay/

                                It's a Halloween themed platformer for Genesis/Mega Drive. The ROM is located at Steam\steamapps\common\The Curse of Illmoore Bay\bin\x86 and named libcore.dll. Simply rename it to a .bin or .md file.

                                The ROM is also sold at https://seconddimensionllc.itch.io/the-curse-of-illmoore-bay and https://www.second-dimension.com/store/the-curse-of-illmoore-bay

                                There is no sale on those sites, and they are more expensive than Steam, but they do have other options other than a stand-alone rom.

                                The sale on Steam is store-wide, so there may be other games mentioned in this thread that are on sale.

                                I gotta say, $20 seems a little pricey for just one Mega Drive ROM.

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                                • themazingnessT
                                  themazingness @BenMcLean
                                  last edited by themazingness

                                  @benmclean Much less pricey than the cartridge! I agree though. However, it's an Indie developer making a new game. You aren't buying a ROM of an old game.

                                  I own Second Dimension's NES collection on Steam and it was worth every penny to me. It is a better deal though. That's why I got Illmoore Bay on Steam which was $5 cheaper at full price and even a better deal during this sale.

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                                  • themazingnessT
                                    themazingness @Unknown
                                    last edited by

                                    @unknown Yeah, I had forgotten there were Indie games and such for sale on the VCS too. If you're in the market for a mini PC doubling as a retro/indie console it isn't a bad deal. I would be much more interested if those were roms I could buy without having to own the VCS and just run them in RetroArch.

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                                      Auster
                                      last edited by Auster

                                      First, I managed to dig the process to port Aquaria for the PSP.

                                      It appears to work only in the original OS of the PSP (which includes the PS Vita). This behaviour is probably due to none of the PSP emulators available nowadays being accurate enough.

                                      Sending the method here in case PPSSPP or something else becomes able to run it at some point.

                                      First, download the Linux binary of the tool for converting the game: http://achurch.org/AquariaPSPBuilder-1.6.678.tar.gz

                                      You can try using the source version of the binary instead, too: https://wololo.net/2010/07/10/compiling-aquaria-on-the-psp-download-included/

                                      If using the binary, after downloading it, unpack it, make it executable with chmod or your distro's method, run it, select the first option (make a fresh conversion, iirc), choose the path for the original assets (top option), path for temp files (middle option) and output path (bottom option), then start the conversion. After finishing it, copy the two files from the output path and put them in [memcard root]/PSP/GAME/Aquaria/, or any folder emulators accept once they can run the port.

                                      When running Aquaria, to exit the game, use the in-game options, AND NOT the PS button. Using the PS button to exit the game seems to glitch the OS and only restarting the console seems to fix it.

                                      Lastly, it should work with all 4 PC versions of the game, from GOG, Steam, Humble Bundle and the dev's site.

                                      ###########################################

                                      Now, some more games from Itchio:

                                      h/\k1ng Th3 L0g0n
                                      https://matteo-trevisan.itch.io/hackingthelogon
                                      Platform: ZX Spectrum

                                      The WOZ Apple II Fixing Adventure by Toolkitman
                                      https://matteo-trevisan.itch.io/the-woz-apple-ii-fixing-adventure-by-toolkitman
                                      Platform: Apple II

                                      AMIGA MUSIC MOD PLAYER EXAMPLE
                                      https://matteo-trevisan.itch.io/amiga-music-mod-player-example
                                      Platform: Commodore Amiga
                                      Open Source

                                      AMIGA 1200 GAME
                                      https://matteo-trevisan.itch.io/amiga-1200-game
                                      Platform: Commodore Amiga
                                      Open Source

                                      APAGE INTERACTIVE DEMO
                                      https://matteo-trevisan.itch.io/apage-interactive-demo
                                      Platform: Commodore Amiga

                                      Hallowed Knight
                                      https://ejvg.itch.io/hallowed-knight
                                      Platform: ZX Spectrum

                                      Shovel Adventure
                                      https://greenwebsevilla.itch.io/shovel-adventure
                                      Platform: Amstrad CPC, M4, SF2 and SF3
                                      Open Source

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                                        Auster
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                                        Beyker Legacy
                                        https://playonretro.itch.io/beyker-legacy-zx-spectrum-dandanator-rom
                                        Platform: ZX Spectrum

                                        SORCERERS
                                        https://playonretro.itch.io/sorcerers-amstrad-cpc-by-salvakantero
                                        Platform: Amstrad CPC

                                        Ánima
                                        https://cperezgrin.itch.io/anima
                                        Platform: Amstrad CPC

                                        Manic Pietro
                                        https://noentiendo.itch.io/manic-pietro
                                        Platform: ZX Spectrum

                                        Top Top
                                        https://rantan.itch.io/toptop
                                        Platform: Amstrad CPC 464

                                        Super Bread Box
                                        https://rgcddev.itch.io/super-bread-box
                                        Platform: Commodore 64

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                                          Auster
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                                          C64anabalt
                                          https://rgcddev.itch.io/c64anabalt
                                          Platform: Commodore 64

                                          ROBBIE STRIKES BACK!
                                          https://playonretro.itch.io/robbie-amstrad-cpc
                                          Platform: Amstrad CPC

                                          L'ABBAYE DES MORTS
                                          https://playonretro.itch.io/labbaye-des-morts-megadrivegenesis-por-002
                                          Platform: Sega Genesis/Mega Drive

                                          Get 'Em DX
                                          https://rgcddev.itch.io/get-em-dx
                                          Platform: Commodore 64

                                          Gandalf
                                          https://noentiendo.itch.io/gandalf
                                          Platform: ZX Spectrum

                                          Pietro Bros
                                          https://noentiendo.itch.io/pietro-bros
                                          Platform: ZX Spectrum

                                          THE LAST ESCAPE
                                          https://endaraues.itch.io/the-last-escape
                                          Platform: ZX Spectrum

                                          Survive the week
                                          https://cperezgrin.itch.io/survive-the-week
                                          Platform: Amstrad CPC

                                          earth defENDER
                                          https://cperezgrin.itch.io/earth-defender
                                          Platform: Amstrad CPC

                                          AGD Example
                                          https://cperezgrin.itch.io/agd-example
                                          Platform: ZX Spectrum

                                          Being Left is not Right
                                          https://cperezgrin.itch.io/being-left-is-not-right
                                          Platform: ZX Spectrum

                                          Cobra
                                          https://cperezgrin.itch.io/cobra
                                          Platform: Amstrad CPC

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                                            Auster
                                            last edited by

                                            First, I forgot to mention yesterday that "Survive the week" for Amstrad CPC is open source. The source should be the file "Código Fuente y Documentación".

                                            Now, a bit of bad news:

                                            There's a chance Jim Power -The Lost Dimension gets banned from Steam.
                                            Long story short, it has promised contents that were never delivered, the devs/publisher are MIA in the game's forum since 2017, the game's last update was in 2018 and now an user reported the game due to scam and is suggesting other people to do the same:
                                            https://steamcommunity.com/app/370270/discussions/0/2295094308096933882/?tscn=1638353731#c3199241242399697790
                                            (in case the link doesn't work properly, it's the comment #26)
                                            While it's missing the Genesis and NES versions, it does have two SNES versions and the MS-DOS version included, and it's on sale now. So collectors may want to get it before the sale ends in a few hours.

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