Modern Game Development for the Vectrex

PiTrex - The coolest Card for the Vectrex ?!

While I will not only write about the PiTrex, it will be the main topic and focus at first. It allows us to create content that was not possible before.

Why this, why now?

I started with some projects already one year ago, but based on other projects and priorities it’s all not yet finished. I thought it would be cool to finish many of these starting projects together as a community and include you in the planning, design, and implementation.
The PiTrex is one of the coolest ideas and cards ever made for the Vectrex and so far, the real potential is not even touched. Let us change this!

Why you should participate?

It’s great to be a collector or even a gamer only. But have you ever dreamed to create your own game? Or create an additional level?

The Vectrex is “only” a game console, but together with the PiTrex cartridge, we are able to create even a Home Computer (or something even better).

But this work needs your help and contribution. While you can of course only download the content we create here, it will be much more exciting when you add your own things.

What do you get at first?

To show the potential of the PiTrex I will finish the game “Vexxon”. It is a Zaxxon alike game and uses a game engine and tools I’ve created for the PiTrex.

So far it is just a proof-of-concept game with a test level, but we finish it together and you get on a bi-weekly base all information, a video summary, and (for paid subscribers) the source code and detailed information about it.

Based on that initial work we will extend the PiTrex to become a “Home Computer”, a content creator tool and I show you how to create more games even without programming.

Sounds interesting to you? Then please subscribe and stay tuned for the first content article in 2 weeks.