Chronology of Amiga Computers

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1988

January

• Impulse ships Turbo Silver 3.0 for the Amiga. [24.37] [53.37]

(month unknown)

• Brown-Wagh Publishing releases the Publisher Plus desktop publishing software for the Amiga. Price is US$99.95. Former name is Publisher 1000. [50.34]
• MicroIllusions releases the Photon Paint software for the Amiga. Price is US$99.95. [50.35]
• MicroIllusions releases the Fire Power tank game for the Amiga. Price is US$24.95. [50.38]
• Celestrial Data Systems introduces the Custom-BBS! software for the Amiga. Price is US$100. [50.40]
• Discovery Software International releases the Zoom! game for the Amiga. [50.8,28]

May 14

• In Santa Clara, California, an Amiga / Commodore Show is held, over two days. [54.38]

May

• The Amiga Developers Conference is held in Washington, D.C. [50.9]
• At the Amiga Developers Conference, Commodore announces that 600,000 Amiga computers have been shipped. [50.9]
• At the COMDEX show, NewTek introduces the Digi-View 3.0 paint program for the Amiga. [50.8]
• At the COMDEX show, Oxxi releases the MaxiPlan 1.9 spreadsheet software for the Amiga. [50.8]
• At the COMDEX show, Electronic Arts announces the DeluxePhotoLab graphics software for the Amiga. Price is U$149.99. [50.8]

(month unknown)

• Electronic Arts releases the Ferrari Formula One game for the Amiga. Price is US$49.95. [50.32] [52.112]
• William Hawes releases the ARexx macro programming language for the Amiga. Price is US$49.95. [54.61]
• WordPerfect releases the WordPerfect Library for the Amiga. Price is US$129. [54.62]
• Microsmith releases the TxEd Plus text editor for the Amiga Price is US$79.95. [54.63]
• Mimetics releases the 3-Demon 3-D object editor for the Amiga. Price is US$99.95. [54.63]
• Micron Technology releases the Micron Memory Board for the Amiga. Price is US$595 for Amiga 2000 (1-MB on board). Price is US$770 for Amiga 1000 (2-MB on board). [54.64]
• Accolade releases The Graphics Studio for the Amiga. Price is US$49.95. [54.64]
• MicroWay releases the flickerFixer for the Amiga. Price is US$595. [54.66]
• Constellation Software releases the Emerald Mine game for the Amiga. [54.12]
• Constellation Software releases the Mission Elevator game for the Amiga. [54.14]
• Constellation Software releases the Crystal Hammer game for the Amiga. [54.14]
• ANCO releases the Karting Grand Prix game for the Amiga. [54.14]
• Mindscape releases the Indoor Sports game for the Amiga. [54.12]
• Electronic Arts ships the Alternate Reality: The City game for the Amiga. The game was developed by DataSoft. [50.9]
• Titus Software releases the Fire & Forget game for the Amiga. Price is US$39.95. [50.9]
• Progressive Peripherals & Software releases the IntroCAD v2.0 software for the Amiga. Upgrade from v1 is US$10. [50.9]
• Cinemaware releases the Rocket Ranger game for the Amiga. Price is US$49.95. [50.9]
• Precision releases the Superbase Professional database management software for the Amiga. Price is US$299.95. [52.38]
• Central Coast Software releases the Quarterback hard drive backup software for the Amiga. Price is US$69.95. [52.50]
• Infinity Software releases the HotLicks music keyboard player software for the Amiga. Price is US$49.95. [52.48]
• Shereff Systems releases the Pro Video Plus professional video character and graphics generator for the Amiga. price is US$299.95. [52.46]
• Psygnosis releases the Obliterator space game for the Amiga. Price is US$39.95. [52.44]
• Mindscape releases the Q-Ball game for the Amiga. Price is US$29.95. [52.40]

June

• At the Summer CES, Micro Illusions introduces the Craps Academy dice game for the Amiga. Price is US$39.95. [48.12] [54.12]
• At the Summer CES, Electronic Arts announces the Heroes of the Lance game for the Amiga. The game was written by Strategic Simulations. [12.31] [54.27]
• At the Summer CES, Electronic Arts announces the First Expedition game for the Amiga. The game was written by Interstel. [54.27]
• At the Summer CES, Electronic Arts announces the Gone Finshin' game for the Amiga. The game was written by Interstel. [54.27]
• At the Summer CES, Electronic Arts announces the Scrabble game for the Amiga. The game was written by Virgin Games. [54.28]
• At the Summer CES, Electronic Arts announces the Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing program for the Amiga. The game was written by The Software Toolworks. [54.28]
• At the Consumer Electronics Show, First Row announces The Twilight Zone game for the Amiga. [54.29]
• At the Consumer Electronics Show, First Row announces Jackie Gleason's The Honeymooners game for the Amiga. [54.29]
• At the Consumer Electronics Show, Capcom announces the Bionic Commando game for the Amiga. [54.29]
• At the Consumer Electronics Show, Capcom announces the 1943 game for the Amiga. [54.29]
• At the Consumer Electronics Show, Capcom announces the Street Fighter game for the Amiga. [54.29]
• At the Consumer Electronics Show, Cinemaware announces the Lords of the Rising Sun game for the Amiga. [54.29]
• At the Consumer Electronics Show, Cinemaware announces the TV Sports Football game for the Amiga. [54.29]
• At the Consumer Electronics Show, Titus announces the Off Shore Warrior game for the Amiga. [54.29]
• At the Consumer Electronics Show, Titus announces the Fire and Forget game for the Amiga. [54.29]
• At the Consumer Electronics Show, Intracorp announces the Murder on the Atlantic game for the Amiga. [54.29]
• At the Consumer Electronics Show, Sierra On-Line announces the King's Quest IV: The Perils of Rosella game for the Amiga. [54.29]
• At the Consumer Electronics Show, Sierra On-Line announces the Leisure Suit Larry II: Lookin' for Love in Several Wrong Places game for the Amiga. [54.29]
• At the Consumer Electronics Show, Sierra On-Line announces the Gold Rush game for the Amiga. [54.29]
• At the Consumer Electronics Show, Sierra On-Line announces the Manhunter: New York game for the Amiga. [54.29]
• At the Consumer Electronics Show, Sierra On-Line announces the Police Quest II game for the Amiga. [54.29]
• At the Consumer Electronics Show, Sierra On-Line announces the Space Quest III game for the Amiga. [54.29]
• At the Summer CES, Konami announces the Contra game for the Amiga, based on a Nintendo game. [54.28]
• At the Summer CES, Konami announces the Rush 'n' Attack game for the Amiga, based on a Nintendo game. [54.28]
• At the Summer CES, Konami announces the Jackal game for the Amiga, based on a Nintendo game. [54.28]
• At the Summer CES, Konami announces the Boot Camp game for the Amiga, based on a Nintendo game. [54.28]
• At the Summer CES, Spectrum Holobyte announces the Bermuda Project game for the Amiga. [54.28]
• At the Summer CES, Spectrum Holobyte announces the Solitaire Royale game for the Amiga. [54.28]
• At the Summer CES, Three Sixty announces the Warlock game for the Amiga. [54.28]
• At the Summer CES, Eidersoft announces the Pro Sound Designer software for the Amiga. Price is US$129.95. This is a port from the Atari ST version. [54.28]
• At the Summer CES, Eidersoft announces the Pro Sprite Designer software for the Amiga. Price is US$29.95. [54.28]
• At the Summer CES, Eidersoft announces the Pro Draw graphic tablet with mouse emulation software for the Amiga. Price is US$399. [54.28]
• At the Summer CES, Eidersoft announces the Flash-Bak hard drive backup software for the Amiga. Price is US$79.96. [54.28]
• At the Summer CES, Eidersoft announces the Tempus text editor for the Amiga. Price is US$49.95. [54.28]
• At the Summer CES, Eidersoft announces the Mortville Manor talking graphic adventure game for the Amiga. [54.28]
• At the Summer CES, Avalon Hill announces the TrianGO game for the Amiga, based on the Chinese game GO. [54.28]
• At the Summer CES, Avalon Hill announces the Club Backgammon game for the Amiga. [54.28]
• At the Summer CES, Scorpion announces the Black Shadow game for the Amiga. [54.29]
• At the Summer CES, Scorpion announces the Foundation's Waste game for the Amiga. [54.29]
• At the Summer CES, Scorpion announces the Phantasm game for the Amiga. [54.29]
• At the Summer CES, Scorpion announces the Attack on London game for the Amiga. [54.29]
• At the Summer CES, Scorpion announces the I Ludicrous game for the Amiga. [54.29]
• At the Summer CES, Mindscape announces the Harrier Combat Simulator game for the Amiga. [54.28]
• At the Summer CES, Mindscape announces the Captain Blood game for the Amiga. [54.28]
• At the Summer CES, Rainbird releases the Universal Military Simulator for the Amiga. [54.27]
• At the Summer CES, Rainbird Software introduces the Starglider II space game for the Amiga. Price is US$44.95. [48.8] [51.32] [54.27]
• At the Summer CES, Electronic Arts introduces the Empire game for the Amiga. Price is US$49.95. The game was created by Interstel. [48.46] [54.14,27]
• At the Summer CES, Micro Illusions announces the Music-X software for the Amiga. [54.27]
• At the Summer CES, Rainbord announces the Black Lamp game for the Amiga. [54.27]
• At the Summer CES, Electronic Arts releases the Roadwars game for the Amiga. The game was written by Arcadia. [49.30] [54.14,27]
• At the Summer CES, Electronic Arts announces The Awesome Arcade Action Pack for the Amiga. It includes the Sidewinder, Xenon, and Blasta Ball games. Price is US$49.99. [54.27]
• At the Summer CES, Rainbird Software introduces the Enlightenment game for the Amiga. Price is US$24.95. [48.12] [54.27]
• At the Summer CES, Micro Illusions announces the Tracers game for the Amiga. [54.27]
• At the Summer CES, Mediagenic announces the Battle Chess game for the Amiga. It was written by Interplay. [54.27]
• At the Summer CES, Taito announces the Gladiator game for the Amiga. [54.28]
• At the Summer CES, Taito announces the Operation Wolf game for the Amiga. [54.28]
• At the Summer CES, Taito announces the Rastan game for the Amiga. [54.28]
• At the Summer CES, Taito announces the Bubble Bobble game for the Amiga. [54.28]
• At the Summer CES, Taito announces the QIX game for the Amiga. [54.28]
• At the Summer CES, Taito announces the Sky Shark game for the Amiga. [54.28]
• At the Summer CES, Mastertronic announces the War in Middle Earth game for the Amiga. [54.28]
• At the Summer CES, Mastertronic announces the Aquaventure game for the Amiga. The game was written by Psygnosis. [54.28]
• At the Summer CES, Mastertronic announces the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game for the Amiga. It is based on the comic book series of the same name. [54.28]
• At the Summer CES, Micro Illusions announces the Turbo modem game for the Amiga. [54.27]
• At the Summer CES, Mediagenic announces the Neuromancer graphic adventure game for the Amiga. It was written by Interplay. The game is based on the book by William Gibson. [54.27]
• At the Summer CES, Electronic Arts releases Rockford: The Arcade Game for the Amiga. The game was written by Arcadia. [49.30] [54.27]

(month unknown)

• Lattice releases the C++ preprocessor for the Amiga. Price is US$500. [54.42]

July

• Haitex Resources releases X-Specs 3D for the Amiga. Price is US$124.95. [54.63]
• The AmiExpo trade show for Amiga computers is held in Chicago. [46.10] [54.67]
• At the AmiExpo show, Creative MicroSystems introduces the Processor Accelerator for the Amiga. It is a 16 MHz 68000 processor on a board that plugs into a 68000 processor socket. Price is US$199.95. [46.12]
• At the AmiExpo show, Memory and Storage Technology introduces the Whomper Plus for the Amiga. It is a device that plugs into the floppy drive interface to monitor and control write access to disks, acting as virus protection. Price is US$69.95. [46.12]
• At the AmiExpo show, ASDG introduces the CygnusEd Professional advanced text editor for the Amiga. It supports AREXX, 1000x800 resolution, undo, crash recovery, etc. Price is US$99.95. [46.12]
• At the AmiExpo show, Byte-by-Byte introduces the Sculpt 4D software for the Amiga. It is a high-end professional version of Sculpt/Animate 3D. [46.12]
• At the AmiExpo show, Readysoft demonstrates the Amiga version of the arcade game Dragon's Lair. [46.12]

July 19

• Infocom releases the Zork Zero: The Revenge of Megaboz game for the Amiga and Commodore 128. Price is US$49.95. [22.72] [52.14]
• Infocom announces the Shogun game for the Amiga and Commodore 128. Price is US$49.95. The game is based on the novel by James Clavell. [52.14]
• Infocom announces the Journey role-playing game for the Amiga and Commodore 128. Price is US$49.95. [52.14]

July

• Accolade introduces the Bubble Ghost game for the Amiga. Price is US$34.95. [48.12,76]

(month unknown)

• Rainbird Software releases the Carrier Command arcade/strategy game for the Amiga. Price is US$44.95. [51.46] [54.27]
• Electronic Arts introduces the F/A-18 Interceptor jet flight simulator game for the Amiga. Price is US$49.95. [48.38] [52.112]
• ASDG introduces the CubeMaster space game for the Amiga. Price is US$24.95. [48.46]
• Electronic Arts releases the Bard's Tale II: Destiny Knight game for the Amiga. Price is US$59.95. [52.12]
• Haitex Resources introduces the X-Specs 3D glasses for the Amiga, including the Space Spuds 3D action arcade space game. Price is US$124.95. [52.12]
• MicroSearch releases the City Desk 2.0 desktop publishing software for the Amiga. Price is US$199.95. Upgrade price from version 1.0 is US$35. [52.12]
• Electronic Arts introduces the Deluxe PhotoLab software for the Amiga. Price is US$149.95. [48.42] [52.12]
• Omnitrend Software introduces the Paladin game for the Amiga. Price is US$39.95. [48.44]

June

• At the Summer CES, Electronic Arts releases the Cosmic Relief: Prof. Renegade to the Rescue game for the Amiga. Price is US$34.95. The game was written by Data Soft. [12.30] [52.9] [54.27]
• At the Summer CES, Taito announces the Renegade game for the Amiga. [54.28]
• At the Summer CES, Electronic Arts announces the third edition of the Reach for the Stars game for the Amiga. [54.27]

(month unknown)

• DigiTek Software introduces the Vampire's Empire game for the Amiga. Price is US$44.95. [46.32]
• Brown-Wagh Publishing introduces the Softwood File II SG database management software for the Amiga. Price is US$99.95. [46.36]
• Learners Image introduces the Spellbound word learning game for the Amiga. Price is US$39.95. [46.38]
• Micro Illusions introduces the Ebonstar space combat game for the Amiga. Price is US$39.95. [46.42]
• Software Visions introduces the Microfiche Filer Plus database program for the Amiga. Price is US$179. [48.8]
• Spectrum Holobyte introduces the Solitaire Royale card games program for the Amiga. Price is US$29.95. [48.12]
• Titus Software introduces the Off Shore Warrior game for the Amiga. Price is US$39.95. [48.12]
• Aegis Development releases the Lights! Camera! Action! presentation graphics software for the Amiga. Price is US$79.95. [48.12]
• Rainbird Software introduces the Black Lamp game for the Amiga. Price is US$24.95. [48.12]
• Diemer Development releases the C-ZAR-1 music editor/librarian for the Amiga. Price is US$195. [48.14]
• Buena Vista Software releases the Who Framed Roger Rabbit game for the Amiga. Price is US$44.95. [46.10]
• DataSoft releases The Hunt for Red October game for the Amiga. Price is US$49.95. It is based on the book by Tom Clancy. [51.38]
• Infinity Software releases the Shakespeare v1.1 color desktop publishing program for the Amiga. Price is US$225. [51.42]
• Micro-Systems Software introduces the excellence! software for the Amiga. Price is US$299. [51.44]
• Aegis Development releases the Modeler 3D software for the Amiga. Price is US$99.95. It allows creation of 3D graphics for use with Aegis VideoScape 3D. [51.8]
• Precision releases the Pro Sound Designer sound sampling system for the Amiga. Price is US$159.95. [51.8]
• Brown-Wagh Publishing releases the Express Paint 3.0 software for the Amiga. Price is US$139.95. [51.8]
• Gold Disk releases the ComicSetter comic strip creation software for the Amiga. Price is US$99.95. [51.10] [49.27]
• Gold Disk releases the MovieSetter software for the Amiga. It can be used to create 32-color animated cartoons with stereo sound. Price is US$99.95. [51.10]
• Gold Disk releases the Professional Draw color drawing software for the Amiga. Price is US$199.95. [51.10]
• Gold Disk releases the Design-3D wire frame modelling software for the Amiga. Price is US$99.95. [51.10]
• Lattice releases the AmigaDOS C compiler v5.0 for the Amiga. Price is US$300. [51.10]
• Commodore Business Machines introduces the Amiga 2000HD. [40.19]
• Commodore Business Machines introduces the Amiga 2500. [40.19]

November

• ReadySoft demonstrates its AMAX Macintosh emulator for the Amiga at the World of Commodore show. [31.45]
• Byte by Byte releases Sculpt Animate 4-D for the Amiga. [24.35] [53.35]
• Konami releases the Contra game for the Amiga. [46.114]

(month unknown)

• Accolade releases the Jack Nicklaus' Greatest 18 Holes of Major Championship Golf game for the Amiga. Price is US$44.95. [46.10] [25.17]

December 1

• In Toronto, Ontario, Canada, the 6th Canadian World of Commodore trade show is held, over four days. [52.23] [49.80]

December

• Commodore Business Machines announces the A2286D Bridgeboard for the Amiga 2000. The A2286D contains an 8 MHz Intel 80286 and a 1.2 MB 5 1/4-inch disk drive. [29.36]

(month unknown)

• Electronic Arts releases the Aaargh! game for the Amiga. The game was written by Arcadia. Price is US$34.95. [49.30]