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Retro Gadgets Playground is now available on Steam!

[h3]We’re delighted to announce the launch of Retro Gadgets Playground, now available on Steam![/h3][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Retro Gadgets Playground lets you download and use the creations made with Retro Gadgets completely for free, with more than 2000 Gadgets currently available for browsing.[/p][p][/p][h2]If you are a Retro Gadgets creator [/h2][p]You can now share your Gadgets with your friends, family and community for free, without the need from them to purchase Retro Gadgets. [/p][p][/p][h2]If you are new to Retro Gadgets [/h2][p]Browse among thousands of Gadgets, pick your favourite ones and use them like any other application to run on your computer throughout your day, for free[/p][p][/p][p]If you feel ready to get creative and give life to your own Gadgets, make sure to check out Retro Gadgets! And don't forget to join our Discord server and follow us on social media Retro Gadgets Playground now for free![/h2]

Retro Gadgets 0.2 is now available

[p]Hello Gadgeteers![/p][p]We're excited to share with you the new update of Retro Gadgets, available from today.[/p][p][/p][p]In this new version you'll find:[/p]
  • [p]New WiFi Chip function: WebGetAudioStream – stream audio straight from the web![/p]
  • [p]New property to list all open audio streams[/p]
  • [p]New GIF recorder: when publishing the gadget on the workshop it's now possible to record an animated gif[/p]
  • [p]WiFi Chip can now fetch images too – you can have PixelData as a response[/p]
  • [p]New Video Chip functions: DrawCustomRenderBuffer and RasterCustomRenderBuffer for drawing only parts of a RenderBuffer[/p]
  • [p]Fixed alpha blend in SetPixelBuffer and RasterRenderBuffer[/p]
  • [p]Code editor can now run in fullscreen[/p]
  • [p]Tons of crash fixes and stability improvements[/p]
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To celebrate this release and join other incredible games on Ada Lovelace Day, we decided to discount Retro Gadgets with a special 20%![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]But the updates are not over: the issues that were preventing the release of Retro Gadgets Playground have been solved, so we're almost ready to share it with you! [/p][p][/p][p]Keep following us on Discord and on social media, so you won't miss the release![/p]

Retro Gadgets Playground: release delay

[p]Hello Gadgeteers! [/p][p]Unfortunately, we regret to inform everyone that the launch of Retro Gadgets Playground has been delayed due to some unforeseen circumstances regarding its submission, which we're currently dealing with Steam. [/p][p]The team here at Evil Licorice truly apologise for this inconvenience and while we are unable to provide an exact timeframe, please know that we are working around the clock to rectify this as soon as possible.[/p][p] We thank each and every one of you for your understand and support, and we hope to repay that kindness with an update on the situation once we're able to share it.[/p]

Now Announcing: Retro Gadgets Playground Release Date!

[p]Hi Gadgeteers! 
[/p][p]With further updates on the Retro Gadgets Story Mode coming soon, today we’re pleased to bring you news that the Retro Gadgets Playground will be coming for FREE on Sep 18th![/p][p][/p][h3]Retro Gadgets Playground launches FREE on 🗓️ September 18th! [/h3][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Delivered as a separate Steam app, the Retro Gadgets Playground lets you download and play gadgets from the main game completely for free. Share your creations with friends, or simply use gadgets like any other application to run on your computer throughout your day.
[/p][p]Check it out on Steam here[/p][p][/p][h3]Browsing the available gadgets on Steam or from a simple webpage, anyone can play and use gadgets for free!
[/h3][p]Maybe…[/p][p]☑️ Create your own simple desktop game.[/p][p]☑️ Measure your work in a productivity tool. [/p][p]☑️ Build your own code-checker, calculator or audio player.[/p][p]✅ And best of all: share them with anyone! 
[/p][p][/p][h3]Community Update[/h3][p][/p][p]We know many of you have been keen to hear what’s next for Retro Gadgets. Launching the Playground, we’re excited to bring new players into the Retro Gadgets community – but our work doesn’t stop there. [/p][p][/p][p]We will be sharing new updates on the Retro Gadgets Story Mode and our next steps from Early Access towards full launch in the near future. Be sure to follow our Steam community (👆 top of this page!) to be amongst the first to know or join the official Discord where we’ll keep sharing exclusive previews. Also, a surprise update of Retro Gadgets is going to happen on September 18th, to celebrate Retro Gadgets Playground release![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]First look at Retro Gadgets Story Mode in action! 
[/p][p]Once again we thank you for your continued patience and trust. We hope you are as excited as we are for what’s to come! 
[/p][p]Thanks,[/p][p]~ Retro Gadgets team [/p]

Live Dev Update: Retro Gadgets Playground



Hello Gadgeteers! As many of you know, part of our work on the game in the last months was to create the Retro Gadgets Playground. We're finally ready to share and comment with you an exclusive preview of how it works and looks like!

Please join us for a new Live Dev Update on Retro Gadgets Discord Server, on April 8th at 6:00 pm CEST / 12.00 pm EDT / 9.00 am PDT! Make sure you don't miss it and get ready to join our Q&A session!