Recently, videos have emerged with the current beta version of the game Robot Arena and have caused great enthusiasm among many Vectrex players: Robot Arena is to Robotron 2084 ajar, This applies among players as one of the most demanding games. The player is exposed in an arena, in which it is a short, must survive long predetermined time or eliminate this time all the enemies in the arena. That sounds easy, due to the sheer masses of enemies it makes tough and confusing for the inexperienced player.

Author of Robot Arena is Thomas Sontowski; a newcomer among the Vectrex developers. But not really a newbie: Thomas employs professionally for many years with systems programming. And that his Thomas “craft” understood, is obvious: So many simultaneously animated objects you last at Vector Pilot (Kristof Tuts) or Protector (Alex Herbert) seen. A total of 40 level with 12 very different enemies make the game very varied and keep the players on their toes.
A special feature of Robot Arena is the support of two controllers: The plasma gun moving with joystick 1 while with Joystick 2 controls the direction of the shots. Thomas has also thought of players with only one controller, in game mode with a joystick, he even has the difficulty in accordance with the limited control slightly adjusted and made simple.

Even now one can speak of a top game for the Vectrex in Robot Arena. In what form and when Robot Arena can be ordered and purchased, is not yet clear exactly, this information will now be added here.

On Friday begins the now fifth Vector War. The annual Vector War is THE international Vectrex tournament. From 30.10. – 7.11.2015 fight players worldwide on the Vectrexkonsole points. They will play this year following titles:

GCE / MB
1. Blitz!
2. Dark Tower
3. Minestorm
4. Pole Position
5. Spike
6. Star Trek (Star Ship)
7. Tour de France

Homebrew:
8. N.E.L.S.
9. Omega Chase Deluxe
10. Protector
11. Royal 21
12. V-Frogger

satisfy a Vectrex For participation with games (Original-Cartridge, Multicart or VecFlash), a digital camera and English for's transmitting the highscores required. To participate you do not have all of the above 12 have games and play, are sufficient to attend the scores of 6 title.

When Vector War participate very good players, but it is nevertheless not only 'what experts, rather have for all Vectrexbesitzer fun on games and want himself and measure at other. It is a good opportunity, the games to pull off the shelf and to experience video games as in the 80s: Self longer deal with the more simple games to improve de gradually and then finally tease out one or the other highscores.

More details and rules can be found in please Vectorgaming-Forum.

This Friday It's already going on, So once ordered so the Vectrex from the attic or the cellar, whether it is still running!

addendum on 8. November:
The Vector War V is over. The three best players are Vectrex:
1. coleco1981 100,0%
2. VectorXl 99,9%
3. Chainsaw 99,3%

Between the first and the third winners are just 0.7%! Congratulations to the winners and all the players a "thank!"For's Participate!

Already in two weeks of Vector War starts. The Vector War is an international Vectrex tournament and will be held for the fourth time. In addition to fun and excitement there is to win attractive prizes. Taking part is worthwhile in any case!

Further information, exact prices and rules can be found in Vectorgaming-Forum (English). There you received then also the photos of your earned high scores.

The tournament is for both beginners and professional players. Now: dusting and join the Vectrex!

addendum on 7. December:
The Vector War is over. The three best players are Vectrex:
1. coleco1981 98,7%
2. Mazzal 96,0%
3. Chainsaw 89,7%
Congratulations to the winners and all the players a “thank you!” for's Participate!

By sticking the VectrexWraps transformed to the black Vectrexkonsole in a Defender- or Space Invaders machine. Michael Flowers, The designer of VectrexWraps, now has new designs created.

Michele Fiori plays himself enthusiastically Vectrexians and Vector Pilot. therefore his new designs are mostly existing and new tracks by Tutstronix:

1. Vector Pilot (Time Pilot)
2. Vectrexians (Galaxians)
3. Vector Patrol (Moon Patrol)
4. Berzerk

In addition to adhesives for dressing the Vectrex Michele has added to remaining vacancies numerous stickers, which can be mounted where an ornament on the Vectrex but otherwise.

The selling price per wrap is 20 EUR +. Shipping. The wraps for Protector, YASI and Scramble are still available. Michele Fiori takes orders for Wraps emailed. More information and pictures can be found on Michele's website.

From 1. August sees the Vectrex Competition “Shifted – World Challenge” instead of. Besides some fun prizes can be won.

Shifted is an action-puzzle game, a quick puzzle game on the Vectrex. Martijn Wenting (Revival Studios) had a first version of Shifted already 2008 developed. Only 2011 revised Martijn then the existing level of development and once again significantly published this tete. Survival mode (Survivalmode) it applies, as long as possible to keep the flood of emerging symbols stand. In addition, the player is in Challenge Mode in total 70 demanded challenges: Changing requirements and wagering give players some variety and makes this title even more interesting.

From 1. August to 1. November, players worldwide rows back- and forth- and high- and down slide and can be measured. To the victor on points waving an original Minestorm II Cartridge. And all players, Who qualifies, will automatically be in the draw of a limited edition of Shifted, VectoBlox or debris Revisited (winner's choice) part. Read more, Conditions of participation and discussions are Vectorgaming-Forum to find.

In good 3 Weeks we go…

addendum:
winners of 1. Price is jacuk
winners of 2. price is “The lynx”