Date   : Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:30:10 +0100
From   : samwise@... (samwise)
Subject: Retro Software launch: The Krystal Connection

Hi, all.

As promised, Retro Software managed to launch a new title at this past
weekend's Acorn World show.  RS itself is progressing from a solid web
community, into a fully-fledged software label.

We've got a wide range of retro titles in development, even more
useful tools and docs available free for use, and can now lay claim to
having two titles officially released.  The RS forums are becoming a
focussed resource for 8-bit Acorn development, and we're beginning to
steadily build up our publishing infrastructure behind the scenes.

Joining the classic shoot-'em-up Zap! we released earlier the year,
Acorn World saw the official launch of The Krystal Connection by
Stephen Smith for the BBC B/B+/Master and Master Compact.

This new title is reminiscent of the early Acornsoft arcade
platformers, like Boxer, and has gone down very well with everyone
we've seen playing it so far.  In fact, from the few times we've
revealed it to the public, we've managed to build up quite a following
eagerly anticipating this release!

You'll find more details and screenshots, on The Krystal Connection
page: http://www.retrosoftware.co.uk/krystal

The online shop hasn't yet been launched but, for now, you can order
copies of both Zap! and The Krystal Connection through eBay or direct,
in the following formats:

- BBC Micro Cassette (?1.95)
- BBC Micro 5.25? Disc (?2.95)
- BBC Master Compact 3.5? Disc (?2.95)

An SSD version for emulator users will be available soon (on CD-ROM)
priced at ?1.95. Until it is, SSDs can be provided manually - full
details on the Retro Software pricing page, linked below.

We hope you'll check out The Krystal Connection and consider placing
an order to encourage all of our hobbyist developers to stick through
to the end of their projects.

Remember, Retro Software is wholly a not-for-profit organisation and
the cover price of each release is split between the cost of
production, royalties to the author and, if there's anything left,
into a fund for advertising Retro Software.

So there it is. Check out the pricing page for full ordering details:

http://www.retrosoftware.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Prices

Keep an eye on http://www.retrosoftware.co.uk/ for further titles in
the future (including several freeware games) - and, please (can't
stress this enough!), do leave us some feedback on this title over at
the RS forums:

http://www.retrosoftware.co.uk/forum/

Many thanks,

Peter.

P.S. Retro Software definitely welcomes volunteers who'd like to get
their hands on early releases to do some beta playtesting ... plus, as
well as needing graphic artists, musicians etc. if anyone out there is
of the art persuasion, we have plenty of cover-art and poster work to
do as more of the projects get closer to completion. If you're
interested, head over to the forums and join in!