Comments on: Zack Weddington – Viva Amiga

By: Billsey

Billsey — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 01:11:42 +0000

One of my most treasured memories of the real Amiga community (much of what’s going on now is a travesty, not a community) is how much the people cared about each other. I have been in financial straits for most of the last 15 years. What many people don’t know (and Bob might have my head for telling this) is that during the last few Amiga shows that happened in St. Louis, I was one of the very few people involved who actually got paid for my time, and here’s the thing: it wasn’t because I deserved it (I was SO far from deserving it)—it was because the show’s owners knew my situation, and knew that I needed the money, and paying me for my time was just an excuse to help a friend.

Back then Amiga enthusiasts didn’t waste time ripping and tearing at each other—they helped each other. The scum that pollutes what passes for a “community” today really have no clue what Amiga was really about. The users back then lived out the name: they were friends—friends that you could depend on. Back then, Amiga WAS the people.

Rarely has it been the case that the head of a computer/software company has been someone that I could depend on. The man that for many years was head of Amiga, Inc. was one of those rare gems. It grieves me—very deeply grieves me—how the sad, sad, sorry excuse for a “community” today treats the man whose encouragement, admonition, and instruction has repeatedly saved and guided me through some very deep, deep , dark times. Rather than what the scum of today would have the public think of him, that man is a hero—and I wish this documentary could show that.

By: Steve jones

Steve jones — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 14:11:35 +0000

Please do not just concentrate on games, Amiga was so much more thank that. It just so happened it was good at games thanks to the hardware and that it was originally funded by games money.

You only have to look at the Video Toaster to see how good it was and still is.

Steve

By: J.A. Laraque

J.A. Laraque — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:21:44 +0000

We are also looking for stories from Amiga fans on their experience during their Amiga days specifically in regards to gaming. We also are looking for pictures if you still have your Amiga or games for it. You can post them on our forums or e-mail them to me at jalaraque@obsoletegamer.com

By: Honorabili

Honorabili — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 17:29:03 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nymVNhy4dw8 I had this video the physical copy but my dad threw it out

By: vivaamiga

vivaamiga — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 17:01:43 +0000

Thanks guys. It’s gonna be a while….late 2011 or early 2012. Maybe sooner, but I like to underpromise and overdeliver. Lot of cool developments lately, stay tuned for some news soon.

By: Honorabili

Honorabili — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 03:14:42 +0000

We are super excited about this film!

By: DiscreetFX

DiscreetFX — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:10:06 +0000

Sounds exciting, can’t wait to see the final film when it’s complete.