The upcoming May/June 2025 edition of Amiga Future — issue number 174 — has been officially announced, with its release set for May. As always, it’s shaping up to be a deep dive into the latest happenings around the Amiga community, with plenty of fresh content packed into its pages.
What to Expect in This Issue
This issue brings with it two standout interviews: one with Jon Bohmer, known for his work on Scala, and another with the folks from the Oldenburger Computer-Museum. Whether you’re into multimedia software or vintage computing history, there’s something to grab your attention here.
On the preview front, readers can look forward to early coverage of Playfield, Amiga 40 Germany, and ARC 2025 — each promising interesting developments for modern and classic Amiga users alike.
The review section is especially full this time, with hands-on impressions of titles like Trapped in the Tomb, The Young Salzgitter Icefighter, Absolute Zero, and several entries from the GemRB RPG Pack, including Baldur’s Gate and Icewind Dale. Also reviewed are SkillGrid, Yoomp!, Soko-Ban, plus updates from Aminet and WHDLoad.
Workshops and Special Features
The hands-on crowd isn’t left out either. The magazine features another entry in the Knowledge series, this time focusing on 8-way scrolling — a topic close to any retro developer’s heart. There’s also a guide on how to get a modern SSD working on your Amiga, perfect for anyone upgrading their classic setup.
As for special features, this issue is stacked:
- Trevor’s Soapbox returns
- A deep dive into Asterix on the Amiga
- The story of Ports of Call gets unpacked in “Beyond the Screen”
- The Amiga 1000 Rejuvenator project makes an appearance
- A multi-part series kicks off for Amiga’s 40th anniversary, starting with a spotlight on the Amiga 1000
- And there’s another entry in the “Lost Pixellers” series from the demoscene
The CoverCD Is Packed Again
No Amiga Future release would be complete without the CoverCD, and issue 174 is loaded with fresh tools, demos, and games. Highlights across different platforms include:
- AmigaOS 4: AmiArcadia, MailSender, SDL3, VideoVortex, openjazz, mGBA, and more
- AROS: CaveStory, Hocoslamfy, HydraCastleLabyrinth, OpenTyrian, Tinytris, VAMP, protrekkr
- Classic Amiga: Galactica, ZX-Live, Untangle, Mega-ATcad, SQLMan, and others
- MorphOS: 3D-Chess, Asylum, OceanPop, Znax, Tensy, and more
- Multimedia: A variety of demos across platforms round out the disc’s content
With a blend of developer insights, gaming previews, reviews, demoscene nostalgia, and technical guides, Amiga Future #174 continues the magazine’s tradition of keeping the Amiga spirit alive and well.
