The Amiga Demoscene's Notable Works
Appendix
In the following section I'd like to provide a selection of remarkable demos created for the Commodore Amiga. They showcase the technical powerof the the platform. They were released over several decades, capturing the innovative spirit that has continued to inspire enthusiasts to this day.
Links to Awesome Amiga Demos
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"Red Sector Mega Demo" by Red Sector Inc. (1989)
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"Hardwired" by Crionics & The Silents (1991)
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"State of the Art" by Spaceballs (1992)
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"Jesus on E's" by Anarchy (1992)
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"9 Fingers" by Spaceballs (1993)
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"Desert Dream" by Kefrens (1993):
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"Tint" by The Black Lotus (1996)
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"Rise" by Mellow Chips / TRSI Tristar and Red Sector Inc.
(1998)
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"Rink A Dink: Redux" by Lemon. (2013)
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"Sushi Boyz" by Ghostown (2015)
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"Batman Rises" by Batman Group (2022)
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Focus on "State of the Art" by Spaceballs
I've taken a detailed look at "State of the Art", the groundbreaking Amiga demo created by the Norwegian demogroup Spaceballs, released in 1992. This demo gained widespread acclaim for its innovative use of real-time 2D vector graphics, animation, and sound, becoming an iconic piece in the history of the Amiga demoscene.You can find the full article here: Demo Beats and MTV Vibes: History and Analysis of State of the Art by Spaceballs
Further Reading
Evoke 2023 Demo Party Report
From July 28th to 30th, I visited the Evoke 2023 demo party in Cologne. After years of study and admiration of the demoscene, I participated in a demo party in person for the third time. Here's what I experienced, which graphics I submitted for the competitions, and what I learned. I hope this helps newcomers to the demoscene make the most of their first demo party.
The Portable A500 Mini and How It Ended Up in a Pub
The A500 Mini is a nifty recreated retro computer that can be made to run any classic Amiga software. Here's how to turn it into a portable device using an Android tablet as a screen to bring it to the pub for field-testing. And I shot a video doing it! Let me show you, it's fun.
Revision 2023
Back to the E-Werk for Most, First Time for Me
After nearly three long years of distance and postponed events, the moment I stepped into the E-Werk for Revision 2023, I was swept up in radiant waves of sheer enthusiasm. Others were back, I was there for the first time. This is my account of a big, loud, and more joyful weekend in Saarbrücken.
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Finding My People
A Little Demoparty Report of Evoke 2022
In August 2022, as the world slowly reopened after the pandemic, I found myself boarding a plane to Cologne for something I had dreamed of for years: my first demoparty. What I didn't know yet was that Evoke 2022 would become a personal milestone. It was a moment where my years long interests and my research culminated. I had found my community.
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