Issue 5 of BASIC Gaming released

The fifth edition of BASIC Gaming has been released, read about the latest developments/project in the BASIC gaming scene at http://games.freebasic.net/BASICGaming/Issue5/index.html.

Issue 4 of BASIC Gaming released

The foruth edition of BASIC Gaming has been released, read about the latest developments/project in the BASIC gaming scene at http://games.freebasic.net/BASICGaming/Issue4/index.html.

Issue 3 of BASIC Gaming released

The latest edition of BASIC Gaming has been released, issue number 3, check out the amazing new projects/developments/tutorials now at http://games.freebasic.net/BASICGaming/Issue3/index.html to read it now.

Issue 2 of BASIC Gamer released

The latest edition of BASIC Gamer has been released this week, issue number 2. It showcases several interesting new projects in news brief (including some amazing ones by Dr_D), head on to http://games.freebasic.net/BASICGamer/Issue2/index.html to read it now.

BASIC Game Issue 1 released

Lachie has released the first edition of BASIC Gamer, a "FB/QB64/QB games dedicated ezine". You can read it online at http://games.freebasic.net/BASICGamer/Issue1/index.html or download it from http://games.freebasic.net/BASICGamer/BASIC_Gamer_Issue1.zip (42.5 MB). The second issue is due o…

QB64 V0.91 is released (source code too!)

The QB64 project is moving right along with a new release!  This new version includes an update feature that updates the compiler package when new files are added/changed.  It comes with a "classic" Qbasic looking IDE.  QB64 is now a self-compiling compiler and  SOURCE CODE IS INCLUDED!  

The project has a growing community of active & helful Qbasic fans and a decent wiki. Most Qbasic/QB BAS code will compile with QB64.

For details on this release and for a QB64 download just go here:
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QB64 V0.872 released

QB64 Version 0.872 (April 16th) has been released with the following updates:

- QB64 compiler/ide source code released!  (.bas file located in download in qb64\source\ folder)
- Implemented REDIM _PRESERVE array-name(…)
 (QB64 uses _PRESERVE to dynamically scale itself and can now compile even larger programs)
- New commands added to control/automate the desktop
 i=_SCREENIMAGE 'creates a new image of the desktop (always a 32-bit image, don't forget to free it later)
 _SCREENCLICK x,y 'sim…

QB64 V0.85 released (Windows)

The compiler QB64 V0.85 was released a few hours ago.

QB64 is the Qbasic compiler project by Galleon and has an active forum of beta testers.  It is a growing community and the project is moving along well.  The project site now has wiki.

Check it out today!
Link to download: http://www.qb64.net/forum/index.php?topic=568.0

The information below taken from the projects official announcement:

V0.85 Specific
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QB64 V0.841 released (Windows + Linux)

Looking for a Qbasic for Windows or Linux?  QB64 may now be it.  The new version released today includes support for commands previous versions didn't have, such as DRAW, letting QB64 now compile the vast majority of Qbasic programs out there.  

Instead of me telling you all about it, just download QB64 here and try it out for yourself:
http://www.qb64.net/forum/index.php?topic=355.0

Below is a summary Galleon has included with the d...

QB64 V0.84 released (Windows only)

The QB64 compiler project updates once again by releasing QB64 V0.84.  This is a major update as it fixes a critical IDE memory issue, several bugs, and adds even more Qbasic compatibility.  This is a Windows only release.  The next Linux version is not expected utill the V0.841 update planned 3 weeks from now. 

QB64 is currently a one-man project, by Galleon, aimed at making a Qbasic compatible compiler that will produce EXE's which will run perfectly on modern computers.  It comes with a '...