diff --git a/content/news/037/gamercade.gif b/content/news/037/gamercade.gif new file mode 100644 index 000000000..8ddd534c8 Binary files /dev/null and b/content/news/037/gamercade.gif differ diff --git a/content/news/037/index.md b/content/news/037/index.md index cd316759d..f481677f6 100644 --- a/content/news/037/index.md +++ b/content/news/037/index.md @@ -216,6 +216,42 @@ or browse through the [open issues][runty8-open-issues]. [pico8-site]: https://www.lexaloffle.com/pico-8.php [runty8-logo]: https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/15112080/188467323-037617cf-7dbc-4988-bbd7-fbafd1524455.png +### [Gamercade] + +![Gamercade preview](gamercade.gif) +_Preview of the Audio Editor in Action_ + +[Gamercade] ([Discord][Gamercade-Discord], [Github][Gamercade-Github]) +by @RobDavenport is a WASM-powered fantasy console focused +on building multiplayer neo-retro games. + +Gamercade is preparing for their first alpha release! This includes all the +core features needed for a fantasy console and game library: input, graphics, +and audio. It also has networked multiplayer, and an editor. + +They implemented the in-game sound engine from scratch. They also improved the +editor to allow creation of instruments and tracks. It synthesizes sounds at +runtime, and produces something like an 80s synth, a 90s SoundBlaster, and a +touch of SNES. Songs and Sfx are built using a tracker interface. +[This video][Gamercade-Video] shows a small sample of what it is capable of. + +"Wavetables" are great for classic sounds like 8-bit chiptunes or even more +complicated sounds. "FM Synth" is a 4-op FM synthesizer. Masters of this +technique can produce a huge variety of instruments, effects, and other +otherwordly things. "Sampler" rounds out the rest of the system, providing +pre-recorded sample playback. Samples can be pitched and played as the desired +note. + +Come hang out and chat on [Discord][Gamercade-Discord], where the developers +interact with members and post updates daily. The project is +[open source][Gamercade-Github] and looking for contributors, suggestions, +as well as awesome game demos. + +[Gamercade]: https://gamercade.io +[Gamercade-Discord]: https://discord.gg/Qafv2Fpt5j +[Gamercade-Github]: https://github.com/gamercade-io/gamercade_console +[Gamercade-Video]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRsOvefap_U + ## Learning Material Updates ## Tooling Updates