@emanuel@schleuss.online Passionate computer geek. First 8Bitter in 1986. Grew up hacking game consoles and writing emulators, worked in eCommerce and video game industries.
Hardcore game system collector, maker, tinkerer. Demoscene easter party regular.
Author of the "HAM" GBA devkit, and the @retrochecker iOS game collector app.
ITSEC / privacy enthusiast.
Admin of mastodon instance schleuss.online - maintainer of @itnewsbot @itsecbot @vulnbot and @cryptonewsbot.
Matrix: @emanuel:matrix.schleuss.online
Hi Fediverse, I'm Emanuel, an 80's computing enthusiast, worked for nearly 30 yrs mostly in eCommerce and gaming. My interests span programming, digital creation of any kind, demoscene (nick:"tubo^bph^beil"), and advocating for IT security and privacy. Creator of the Retrochecker app (@retrochecker) and the HAM GBA devkit, manager of these bots @itnewsbot, @itsecbot, @vulnbot, @cryptonewsbot, and @ainewsbot. Here to share, engage, and connect with anyone reasonable.
boostedWe are beyond thrilled to announce that on April 19, 2025, we will be performing live at @revisionparty in Saarbrücken (Germany)!
This is more than just a gig. It’s a milestone. The demoscene and crackscene music and culture have been shaping the very essence of this project since day one and playing at the world’s biggest demoparty is an honor that truly takes my breath away.
With us also arottenbit as special guest!
ANSi poster by aNACHRONiST^iMP
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@h0ffman Hyperbased makes me cry in joy. Double please play that on Revision this year.
.... and failed. I heated it just that little bit too much. The console still starts ok, but the USB-C prong does not go all the way in, likely because some platic in the middle melted / deformed. :-( i'll have to try again... this is tricky!
boostedEverything you say to your Echo will be sent to Amazon starting on March 28
Amazon is killing a privacy feature to bolster Alexa+, the new subscription assistant.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/03/everything-you-say-to-your-echo-will-be-sent-to-amazon-starting-on-march-28/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
Repairing a (hackable) Nintendo Switch this weekend, the USB-C port is no longer working and I got a replacement. This is tiny stuff. Heat gun only.
Now THIS is a SCART switcher ! By the mighty Lotharek. #retrogaming
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[Castlevania AGA] - Castlevania for the Commodore Amiga is now Feature complete!
Dev Notes: It's a complete game as of January of 2025. All stages, all bosses, all music tracks and all weapons from the original Castlevania. Pixel art adapted or completely re-designed to highlight Amiga's strengths.
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A1200/A4000 versions are available on many formats. (HDF image etc.)
• A1200/A4000 versions at the moment do not run on a stock 2MB (A1200) machine, because of the (memory-expensive) MOD soundtrack (comprised of about a dozen tracks). It ended running on CD32 because the CD music is inexpensive. The CD music was curated from several releases from the series. Removing most MOD tracks, leaving just one that repeats during the whole game (a la Battle Squadron) is also an option for a parallel, cut-down version that runs on stock 2MB A1200.
• 6 main tracks (Vampire Killer, Stalker, Wicked Child, boss theme, intro and stage clear theme) were arranged by Estrayk. The remaining tracks are placeholders that will be replaced by new versions arranged by Martin Eriksson (DJ Metune). When that happens, the game will be a 1.0 release.
• Some bosses, specially 4 and 5, are a bit weak and need to be re-balanced. That's also part of version 1.0. The Dracula fight has been re-balanced as of January 2025 and (IMHO) is quite challenging, worth of its final boss status.
• CD32 version eliminates alternative method for employing special weapons (dagger, axe, cross, holy water), because of its multi-button standard control pad. So, it uses right shoulder button for that, with a backup on green button. A1200/A4000 version also features that if you plug a CD32 pad on it.](https://nerdculture.de/system/media_attachments/files/114/126/874/337/746/647/original/1ec57a0b01f6d58a.png "[ImageSource: Dante Retro Dev]
A1200/A4000 versions are available on many formats. (HDF image etc.)
• A1200/A4000 versions at the moment do not run on a stock 2MB (A1200) machine, because of the (memory-expensive) MOD soundtrack (comprised of about a dozen tracks). It ended running on CD32 because the CD music is inexpensive. The CD music was curated from several releases from the series. Removing most MOD tracks, leaving just one that repeats during the whole game (a la Battle Squadron) is also an option for a parallel, cut-down version that runs on stock 2MB A1200.
• 6 main tracks (Vampire Killer, Stalker, Wicked Child, boss theme, intro and stage clear theme) were arranged by Estrayk. The remaining tracks are placeholders that will be replaced by new versions arranged by Martin Eriksson (DJ Metune). When that happens, the game will be a 1.0 release.
• Some bosses, specially 4 and 5, are a bit weak and need to be re-balanced. That's also part of version 1.0. The Dracula fight has been re-balanced as of January 2025 and (IMHO) is quite challenging, worth of its final boss status.
• CD32 version eliminates alternative method for employing special weapons (dagger, axe, cross, holy water), because of its multi-button standard control pad. So, it uses right shoulder button for that, with a backup on green button. A1200/A4000 version also features that if you plug a CD32 pad on it.")
@retronom Am Ende sind wir beide große Retro-Nerds und du setzt im Moment gerade das um, über was ich schon lange nachgedacht habe. Ich habe Zeit meines Lebens alte Videospiele gesammelt, und oft gedacht man müsste mal was mit der Sammlung machen, vielleicht ne Bar :-) . Vielleicht hast du ja mal Lust, die Tage zu telefonieren oder so. lg, Emanuel (2/2)
@retronom Hallo unbekannterweise und herzlichen Glückwunsch zum erfolgreichen Finden der location in Dortmund! - ich schaue sicher mal vorbei (wohne bei Köln derzeit)! Ich habe gerade eben das neueste Video von euch gekuckt - und die Referenzen zur Demo-Szene sind mir aufgefallen. Ich bin selbst seit 200x jedes Jahr auf der "Osterparty" - derzeit in Saarbrücken auf der Revision, und wollte fragen, ob du da auch hingehst. (1/2)
Lego Back to the future DeLorean in Part 2 configuration. Amazing detail, very cool set.
As the year comes to an end, I release a major update of my https://retro.gold gaming archive site, finally launching accounts, collection management and favorites. Enjoy!
#retrogaming #retrocomputing
most hated message for people that love to use advanced AI tooling in 2024.
boostedmy talk will happen in 15 minutes at stage HUFF: https://38c3.c3nav.de/l/stage-h/@0,193.58,97.84,5
boosted boostedAll music at https://lukhash.bandcamp.com is now FREE to download for next few days 
Go grab some copies and enjoy the tunes! 
Hope you have an amazing Christmas! 
Xbox 360 Star Wars edition: Sounds like R2D2 on startup / disc tray open.
Xbox 360 Star Wars Special edition. The best Star Wars themed console. #retrogaming
Here is a reminder just how bad the full motion video quality was on the Sega Mega CD. Real photograph taken on my Sony Trinitron, using RGB cable. #retrocomputing #retrogaming
