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Dream Coding Grand Prix 2004
wraggster writes "Thursday saw the start of the first joint Dreamcast and Gamepark 32 coding competition called Dream Coding Grand Prix 2004. The contest was jointly organized by DCEmu UK and GP32 Xtreme, and was sponsored by Lik Sang. Its purpose is for Coders to create an educational game/tool for Children and those with learning difficulties. A unique contest for a good cause." -
GP32 Gets Homebrew Games Galore For Competition
Thanks to GP32News for its set of freely downloadable games from the ADIC2003 competition, a homebrew contest for the previously discussed GP32 handheld game console. Highlights include 'LOL Fighters', featuring a giant fighting cigarette, a classic 2D puzzler called 'Puzzle Mix', and the sideways scrolling shooter 'Magical Quest'. GP32News also has much supplementary information regarding other homebrew projects for this cult handheld. -
GP32 Gets European Setback, Future Rocky?
Thanks to Gamesindustry.biz for their report that the Mitsui-backed European release of the cult GP32 handheld has been cancelled. The article explains that the GP32 "had already achieved a significant niche following thanks to its ability to emulate older systems and play back video as well as running original games", but a news report at Lik-Sang has Mitsui's spokesman referring to "[original Korean creator] Gamepark's unstable financial situation and to 'insecurity of the intellectual property rights' as the reasons for the cancellation." As Lik-Sang point out, "This step might affect international availability of the units, as the GP32 just lost its big hope", but it's hoped that support will continue and another distributor for Europe or even the U.S. might be found. -
State, Future Of Portable Gaming Probed
Thanks to Boomtown for completing their earlier article on the history of portable gaming with a second and third, final part, in which they check out the Sega Game Gear ("...one of the finest handhelds ever crafted, but also one of the most problematic") and Neo Geo Pocket Color ("caught by the same thing that killed the Lynx - lack of third-party support"), before moving on to the all-conquering, frontlit Game Boy Advance SP ("so much better, it's uncanny"), the GP32 ("...an amazing idea"), and into the future with Sony's "bulkier, multifunctional" PSP. -
Gameboy Advance Clone Superemulator
Aluminum Tuesday writes "During a raging internal debate over whether to fork out for the new Gameboy Advance SP, I came across the Korean GP32, a handheld console that looks superior to the GBA in every way. It's capable of emulating the GBA, Super Nintendo, Commodore 64, etc. plus there's a SCUMMVM engine for Monkey Island games and a Java VM. Seems to have a huge online following. It runs its own OS, and there are programs capable of playing divx/mp3 files, though there's also a Linux port on the way. Not too expensive either. (99UKP / 149USD) That's a UK supplier; they ship worldwide, though I found this more expensive American supplier too. (179USD)" Gotta catch 'em all! -
Game Park Handheld Encourages Open Development
DarkZero writes: "The Korean company Game Park has just started shipping their new handheld game system, called GP32. It has a USB port, internet connectivity, Wireless RF for multiplayer games, and most importantly, it stores its games on Smart Media cards and encourages open development of games by its fans. The first shipment will be available in a few days, most notably from Lik Sang, which has a lot more information about the product here and here."
