[starman]

Face Invaders

Version 0.0.0.1

Ok, it's VERY early on right now, and there's a face in there because I haven't gotten around to making anything decent yet. No, "Face Invaders" is not the final name, it's a little "let's see if I can do this" project.

GBA development is fun.

[ender2002]

you are sooooooooo wierd.

[starman]

Developing for a game console is weird?

[MilkmanDan]

You should have something like special levels, where you have to kill puppies and kitties.

[Peter]

what did you make this in?

[starman]

C. I'm using gcc for the GBA.

Mike

[joltguy]

Cool! I can't wait for the OS X port.

No seriously though, that is a very nifty little project. Mind posting details? Special libraries you had to use, etc... Actually, this may be a lame question, but how did you actually get the game code onto the GBA? I noticed on your blog that you've got the retro-styled GBA... nice. If I were to pick one up, that is definitely the one I would get.

[starman]

Originally posted by joltguy:
Cool! I can't wait for the OS X port.

No seriously though, that is a very nifty little project. Mind posting details? Special libraries you had to use, etc... Actually, this may be a lame question, but how did you actually get the game code onto the GBA? I noticed on your blog that you've got the retro-styled GBA... nice. If I were to pick one up, that is definitely the one I would get.

It's very easy. Well, it's easy if you know how to solder . You need to make a LPT->GBA port cable and you NEED a PC to do it. No special libs, but again, you need a PC to do all the work. I don't think there's an OS X version that works nearly as well as the PC tools.

Do a search on "Gameboy advance programming" and the first link should get you started.

Mike

[Diggory Laycock]

It is possible to flash a cart on OS X - I've done it several times.

You need the right hardware though (a USB Flash-Advance Linker)

http://www.gameboy-advance.net/fal_s...e_software.htm

[starman]

Right, but the PC way allows you to connect to the GBA without the need of a cart unless your game is going to be above a certain size.

Mike

[scaught]

i think its pretty damned cool.

[insert_coin]

Congratulations, great job!!