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REDUX: Dark Matters - Interview with Rene Hellwig

Posted by Christuserloeser on May 14, 2012 at 7:46am - 0 Comments

via http://www.sega-dc.de/dreamcast/Redux-Special




REDUX: Dark Matters is the upcoming Dreamcast game by René Hellwig (NG:DEV.TEAM) and KTX Software. It's basically a remake of the original DUX from 2009. While it's planned for release on Steam/XBLA and PSN, a Dreamcast version is being worked on as well. Preorders can be made via Kickstarter, a first for a Dreamcast project.

How long have you been working on REDUX? When DUX was finished did you already have had plans for a successor ?

We've been working on REDUX for about five months now. REDUX isn't what I would consider a real successor but more of a remake, so we were pretty much done in no time. Still, we did put a lot of effort into the project to ensure the best possible result. DUX had a clean futuristic style, for REDUX we aimed for a darker, dirtier look á la Blade Runner. That's why we chose "Dark Matters" as subtitle for the game.
All the game's graphics got new, more detailed textures. Especially a stage like Level 3 (Material Mine) is a good example of what we tried to accomplish and really does shine now.

Does playability in REDUX differ from that in DUX ? - What are they key differences ?

Even if it's basically a remake, playability differs a lot. The gameplay is more balanced, fairer. There's just a lot more to it than in DUX. Like I already mentioned, graphics have been completely redesigned. Same goes for the scoring system. In REDUX the player's ship can generate a force field around itself, trapping enemies inside. There's a laser attack á la Ikaruga or RayForce allowing you to blow away larger enemy formations much faster. You collect orbs and gold for things like that.
Both DUX 1.5 and REDUX offer custom controls now, so the users can adjust the controls the way they like.

DUX 1.5 will be included to the Limited Editon of REDUX. Will DUX 1.5 be a bug fix only release or are there more changes ?

There are. Gameplay is much fairer and Andre Neumann even composed a completely new soundtrack for 1.5. DUX 1.5 isn't just better, it also sounds better.

Why Kickstarter ? Weren't you happy with the scene's support ?

We are happy, but Kickstarter allows you to reach more fans much faster. A lot of indie developers use it already, and I think even more will do so in the future. Kickstarter also provides the supporters with a lot of security as the money will not be charged until the project is successfully realized.

The OST says „featuring Chris Huelsbeck“ on its cover - Is Chris Huelsbeck involved in this project?

Chris contributed a remix to the OST, and it turned out really really great! You can hear a small excerpt in the trailer (when the casing is shown). He obviously did put a lot of effort into it and the result turned out very well - as you'd expect from a living legend like him.

Are you using KallistiOS? If so, how would you rate KOS? Are you satisfied with it? (if not, what are you using instead?)

We did use KallistiOS in the past. It's OK but it does have its weaknesses. We won't use it for REDUX but in general we do recommend it for indie developers. For REDUX we are using a more powerful tool we're developing in-house.

In our forums people were speculating as to whether you are going to use REDUX to leave the Dreamcast scene and switch focus to XBLA/Steam/PSN. - Will you be supporting Dreamcast in the future ?

Aside of GUNLORD ( see http://www.gun-lord.com ) there will be further NG:DEV.TEAM games for NeoGeo and Dreamcast. - I would like to highlight that REDUX is not developed by NG:DEV.TEAM. It's a game developed by KTX Software and myself.


Support the game via Kickstarter here:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/red ... t?ref=card

Open Syobon Action DC Released!

Posted by Neoblast on May 13, 2012 at 1:32pm - 7 Comments

After a long while since my last port, I decided it was time to get in action again and it wasn't until I saw this game that I thought:

"This has to be on DC" And so I got to it....



What we have here is a typical super mario bros parody where you control some sort of cat, fight some internet meme like enemies, until then all is familiar and we all know how it ends, except for one particular thing: THIS GAME HATES YOU, literally.



There's all sorts of traps everywhere specially if you play remembering how the original game was, this game is known as one of the most difficult out there, and massive laugh and desperation is guaranteed.

It has nine levels and 8 bit like music, I hope you enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLrWwmnt2po

Controls:
Dpad + -> Move
ABXY -> Jump
Left Trigger -> Exit

License: GPL
Ported using KOS + SDL
You can download the game source, cdi image and binary file HERE

SDISO for dc sd adapter here : http://www.sendspace.com/file/fxwu34

New Dreamcast game: REDUX (sequel to DUX)

Posted by DaMadFiddler on May 11, 2012 at 12:57am - 11 Comments
via http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/red ... -dreamcast

DUX, a 2009 Dreamcast exclusive space shooter, is getting a sequel in REDUX: Dark Matters. The game is planned for a release as a physical copy for Dreamcast and as a downloadable title for STEAM, XBLA and PSN.



The game is being developed by René Hellwig from NG:DEV.TEAM (GunLord, Fast Striker, Last Hope and DUX) and KTX Software (The Haunted: Hells Reach).

To fund the STEAM, XBLA and PSN versions of REDUX: Dark Matters the developers offer an exclusive Limited Edition of the game for Dreamcast only available for those who support their KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN!



The Limited Edition for Dreamcast will be released as a 2-disc set and includes the long awaited DUX 1.5, a refined and polished version of the original DUX released in 2009. This game is exclusive to Dreamcast and will only ever be available as part of the Limited Edition 2-disc set.

GAME SACK: Sega Dreamcast Special

Posted by Christuserloeser on May 07, 2012 at 4:32am - 1 Comments
Episode 52 of Game Sack is all about the Sega Dreamcast! There's not much more we can say about this fun episode.



Check out their channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/MrGameSack

Forum Maintenance Completed

Posted by |darc| on Apr 28, 2012 at 5:29pm - 11 Comments

Sorry for the down time, but it was very much necessary. Due to some database corruption, the site's board software could not be updated for several years now, but after some spam bot issues I decided to bite the bullet and fix it. Since the database is extremely large, most operations performed through web-based methods timed out, and SSH connections to our host would time out as well. In the end, I had to dump the database to my local machine, install an Ubuntu server with apache2, MySQL, and PHP in a virtual machine, perform SQL surgery, then reupload the entire database in dozens of individual chunks. It was a pain, but everything was a major success!

Because the forum software was so outdated, it needed to be reinstalled from scratch. All of the modifications (Quick Reply, Front Page news, Topic Titles on Index, etc.) had to be readded. I'm pretty sure I got everything. If you notice something different or wrong, be sure to post so that I can address it.

Rush Rush Rally Racing DX Deal: 50% OFF

Posted by cube_b3 on Apr 19, 2012 at 12:52pm - 1 Comments

In order to celebrate the long awaited release of R4 on WiiWare publisher redspotgames dropped the price of the Dreamcast version by 50% - along with some other merchandise like t-shirts.

The Dreamcast version for sale is the Deluxe Edition with alternate box art. It also comes with a nice poster for the WiiWare release which is sold seperately for about 5 Euros.



"Grab those as long as you can! Don’t forget that these items will be back to the normal price after Saturday, 21st April 2012. Only lasts as long as there is still a quantity available."

Link: http://www.redspotgames.com/

Rectangular Battle - In Space

Posted by Stryfe on Apr 08, 2012 at 6:57pm - 0 Comments

(Video added)

- Released for Dreamcast, and Xbox360.
- Official site and downloads HERE.

Linux gets VMU filesystem support

Posted by Juan on Mar 21, 2012 at 11:22pm - 3 Comments

There's a VMU filesystem support patch released for the Linux kernel:


While it might be too soon to know if it'll be merged into the mainline kernel, the patch can be found on the Linux Kernel Mailing List.

Source: Phoronix

Sturmwind ready for release in April? (+ New screenshots!)

Posted by Christuserloeser on Mar 19, 2012 at 9:51am - 1 Comments

It's been quiet for the past few months regarding the release of the visually stunning Sturmwind. Too quiet. But there are new signs of life from both the game's developer and publisher.

Redspotgames posted the following on their facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/redspotgames/210719714872

"To our cherished, loyal fans, and to our valued business partners and associates: Our office move has been completed! And also good news concerning Sturmwind: The production issues have been solved and third parties can finally complete what we have asked for. We keep you up to date here. "

According to Duranik the game might finally be released in April:
http://www.dreamcast-talk.com/forum/vie ... 524#p47524

"I think an April release is more realistic than march, especially for the normal version, the LE is holding the thing up at the moment but from what i heard today there is also progress from the Magnetboxes, so fingers crossed." (posted 01-03-2012)

Aaand last but not least there are new screenshots up at http://www.duranik.com showing the game's new HUD.

GAME SACK's Dreamcast VMU commercial

Posted by Christuserloeser on Mar 19, 2012 at 7:39am - 3 Comments




Check out their excellent Game Sack YT series here: http://www.youtube.com/user/MrGameSack

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