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ScummVM 1.7.0 Released

Posted by Unknown on from the manic-mansion dept.

jones_supa (887896) writes It's been a while since a new ScummVM release, but version 1.7.0 is now here with many exciting features. New games supported are The Neverhood, Mortville Manor, Voyeur, Return to Ringworld and Chivalry is Not Dead. The Roland MT-32 emulator has been updated, there is an OpenGL backend, the GUI has seen improvements, AGOS engine is enhanced, tons of SCI bug fixes have been applied, and various other improvements can be found. This version also introduces support for the OUYA gaming console and brings improvements to some other more exotic platforms. Please read the release notes for an accurate description of the new version. SCUMM being the language/interpreter used by many classic adventure games.

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  1. Full Throttle by tekrat · · Score: 1

    If this means I can play Full Throttle, count me in! That was one of the greatest games I've ever played, and certainly had the best opening ever made to a game.

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    1. Re:Full Throttle by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Informative

      Full Throttle has been playable on ScummVM for years.

    2. Re:Full Throttle by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1

      Yep. Support for Full Throttle was introduced in ScummVM 0.2.0 which was released in 2002.

    3. Re:Full Throttle by Daniel+Hoffmann · · Score: 1

      It is also the most badass opening ever made.

  2. Re:Still no Grim Fandango? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Informative

    That project is ResidualVM, and it's been able to play Grim Fandango for a while...

  3. Re:Still no Grim Fandango? by Narcocide · · Score: 3, Informative

    you can play grim fandango on wine...

  4. Re:Still no Grim Fandango? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1

    It's not impossible to play on a modern Windows computer. And it's getting a refresh ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grim_Fandango#Remastered_version

  5. Re:Still no Grim Fandango? by bistromath007 · · Score: 1

    Double Fine's gonna do an HD remaster soon.

  6. Re:Still no Grim Fandango? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Informative

    "Double Fine's gonna do an HD remaster soon."

    It's too bad you didn't add a (source/reference) link to your reply.
    It would have been nice if people reading it, especially if your post gets upvoted (it's at Score:2 now), could verify your statement and read more about Double Fine's plans.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grim_Fandango#Remastered_version
    http://www.pcgamer.com/2014/07/09/double-fine-confirms-grim-fandango-remaster-coming-to-pc/
    Interesting Double Fine footage, including the announcement: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNhE7zxJymE#t=597
    It will be released simultaneously for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and GNU/Linux platforms.

  7. Re:Still no Grim Fandango? by Maquis196 · · Score: 2

    And its coming to Linux natively!

    http://www.gamingonlinux.com/a...

  8. Monkey Island reboot by Zaiff+Urgulbunger · · Score: 1

    Slightly OT, but this article reminded me of the re-imaged Monkey Island released a year or so ago, so I just had a look on Steam and it's still only available for Windows. Why?!

    1. Re:Monkey Island reboot by Parlyne · · Score: 1

      The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition has been on the Mac App store since early 2011. But, the never did a Mac port of Monkey Island 2 SE. That one, though, is available for iOS.

  9. You forgot the missing ingredient: by halivar · · Score: 1

    PEPPERONI!

  10. Re:Still no Grim Fandango? by SuiteSisterMary · · Score: 1

    could verify your statement

    Seriously? He's talking about a video game, not nuclear disarmament treaties.

    read more about Double Fine's plans.

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