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Create New Atari 2600 Games With BASIC

Posted by Zonk on from the new-classics dept.

2600fan writes "Fred Quimby, a game developer for the Stella Atari 2600 emulator, has released a new BASIC compiler that can be used to create games to run on Stella and potentially on the 2600 itself. The compiler generates efficient assembly-language code in DASM syntax, then uses DASM to make a binary. A bitmapped playfield and easy-to-use scrolling routines are included, and programmers can also add inline assembly language and directly access TIA registers if they please."

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  1. thats great... by JVert · · Score: -1, Troll

    dude, WHAT THE FUCK?

  2. Diamond Joe's Brother? by lbmouse · · Score: 0, Troll


    I'd change my last name.

  3. Re:if the programs run on an Atari 2600.... by FLAGGR · · Score: -1, Troll

    It almost sounds like your serious. If so, congrats, your so dumb the mods thought you were joking. If you were joking though - don't quit your day job and become a comedian.