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07.06.2025 - Video: Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo for C64/C128 - Demo 2 free for download
In this video you can find some updates on the Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo game that RetroGL (Gianluca Alberico) is creating for C64/C128 platforms using his RetroFighter engine. This adaptation of SSF2T for CBM platforms is based on the GameBoy Advance version called SSF2T Revival, but obviously my version will have something different. The game is planned to be executed on a 1Mbyte EasyFlash or Kung Fu Flash cartridge. You can download and and test the game for free with the link in the video description.
In this video you can find some updates on the Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo game that RetroGL (Gianluca Alberico) is creating for C64/C128 platforms using his RetroFighter engine. This adaptation of SSF2T for CBM platforms is based on the GameBoy Advance version called SSF2T Revival, but obviously my version will have something different. The game is planned to be executed on a 1Mbyte EasyFlash or Kung Fu Flash cartridge. You can download and and test the game for free with the link in the video description.
07.06.2025 - SNK vs CAPCOM Stronger Edition for C64/C128 - New demo free for download
In this video you can find a link to another version of the game SNK vs CAPCOM. It's SNK vs CAPCOM - Stronger Edition, with 16 additional fighters add to the roster, for a total of 32 fighters to play with. Currently it's an alpha release: only one backdrop and few things are left, but the game is almost there. Some few changes to standard edition gameplay are present in this update too. You can download and and test it for free with the links in the video description.
In this video you can find a link to another version of the game SNK vs CAPCOM. It's SNK vs CAPCOM - Stronger Edition, with 16 additional fighters add to the roster, for a total of 32 fighters to play with. Currently it's an alpha release: only one backdrop and few things are left, but the game is almost there. Some few changes to standard edition gameplay are present in this update too. You can download and and test it for free with the links in the video description.
26.05.2025 - Commodore 128 - Part 1 - What is it? And why is it 'Not Working'? - video from 'The Retro Shack'
Commodore Fix-It Chronicles Part 2 - Commodore 128 - Part 1. What is it? And can we get it 'working' again?
Commodore Fix-It Chronicles Part 2 - Commodore 128 - Part 1. What is it? And can we get it 'working' again?
22.05.2025 - C64 game 'Orbix' - update V1.01 offers C128 support
Orbix is a puzzle game, that was released for C64 in 2024. Now a version update has been released where C128 turbo mode support was added, that will double speed of gameplay on C128 and makes it much smoother. Better deletion handling for eliminated orbz was also added. You can get it as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.
Orbix is a puzzle game, that was released for C64 in 2024. Now a version update has been released where C128 turbo mode support was added, that will double speed of gameplay on C128 and makes it much smoother. Better deletion handling for eliminated orbz was also added. You can get it as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.
11.03.2025 - The PocketWriter Review for the Commodore 128 you never knew you wanted - video by '10 Minute Amiga Retro Cast'
This week on "The ChickenHead Chronicles" Doug is reviewing and showing you the cool features of PocketWriter 3.0 Word Processor for the Commodore 128.
This week on "The ChickenHead Chronicles" Doug is reviewing and showing you the cool features of PocketWriter 3.0 Word Processor for the Commodore 128.
10.02.2025 - Gideons Logic Ultimate 1541 II Review - and fun Commodore 128 stuff! - video by '10 Minute Amiga Retro Cast'
This week on "The ChickenHead Chronicles", Doug will be talking about the Commodore 128 DCR, and discussing why he chooses that to highlight Gideons Ultimate 1541 II cartridge. Join him as we explore not only the features of this awesome device, but learn a bit about the Commodore 128 too!
This week on "The ChickenHead Chronicles", Doug will be talking about the Commodore 128 DCR, and discussing why he chooses that to highlight Gideons Ultimate 1541 II cartridge. Join him as we explore not only the features of this awesome device, but learn a bit about the Commodore 128 too!
20.10.2024 - Video: Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo for C64/C128 - New Demo available
In this video you can find some updates on the Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo game that is in creation. This adaptation of SSF2T for CBM platforms is based on the GameBoy Advance version called SSF2T Revival, but obviously this version will have something different. This new demo includes the following: - enhanced appearance for all fighters (even if something has to be enhanced yet). - endings for each fighter. - almost all fighting dynamics implemented (for example, throw escapes)
In this video you can find some updates on the Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo game that is in creation. This adaptation of SSF2T for CBM platforms is based on the GameBoy Advance version called SSF2T Revival, but obviously this version will have something different. This new demo includes the following: - enhanced appearance for all fighters (even if something has to be enhanced yet). - endings for each fighter. - almost all fighting dynamics implemented (for example, throw escapes)
08.08.2024 - SNK vs CAPCOM Stronger Edition for C64/C128
In this video you can find a link to another version of the game SNK vs CAPCOM. It's SNK vs CAPCOM - Stronger Edition, with 16 additional fighters add to the roster, for a total of 32 fighters to play with. Currently it's a work-in-progress, since the backdrops and musics to assign to the new fighters need to be completed, but the AI, endings, animations, etc, are almost complete.
In this video you can find a link to another version of the game SNK vs CAPCOM. It's SNK vs CAPCOM - Stronger Edition, with 16 additional fighters add to the roster, for a total of 32 fighters to play with. Currently it's a work-in-progress, since the backdrops and musics to assign to the new fighters need to be completed, but the AI, endings, animations, etc, are almost complete.
03.08.2024 - Hacking C64 Frantic Freddie to reach "World -1": Infinite Lives, Bug Fix, Level Skip - video from '8-Bit Show And Tell'
Robin was going to make a video about fixing the music player code in the C64 game Frantic Freddie so it would also work on the Commodore 128. But changing a bunch of $D5 bytes to $D4 really didn't seem all that interesting to him anymore. While he was contemplating this, patron James Poll pointed out a little glitch in the 2nd Interlude that suddenly became VERY interesting...
Robin was going to make a video about fixing the music player code in the C64 game Frantic Freddie so it would also work on the Commodore 128. But changing a bunch of $D5 bytes to $D4 really didn't seem all that interesting to him anymore. While he was contemplating this, patron James Poll pointed out a little glitch in the 2nd Interlude that suddenly became VERY interesting...
03.08.2024 - GEOS 128 REU Autoboot Mysteries Unraveled - video from 'retrobits'
How can the Commodore 128 boot into GEOS without a cartridge or disk?
How can the Commodore 128 boot into GEOS without a cartridge or disk?
30.07.2024 - 'SNK vs CAPCOM' for C64/C128 - update 2 available as download
Within this link you can find another update for C64 version of SNK vs CAPCOM and a specific version of the same game for C128, that implements the stage scrolling deal. The C128 version can be written in a standard 1Mb EasyFlash or KungFu Flash cartridge. For the Kung Fu Flash, it requires the WarpSpeed capability in the cartridge firmware in order for the game to run properly.As for all the previous versions, the C128 version can get other updates as well, so stay tuned.
Within this link you can find another update for C64 version of SNK vs CAPCOM and a specific version of the same game for C128, that implements the stage scrolling deal. The C128 version can be written in a standard 1Mb EasyFlash or KungFu Flash cartridge. For the Kung Fu Flash, it requires the WarpSpeed capability in the cartridge firmware in order for the game to run properly.As for all the previous versions, the C128 version can get other updates as well, so stay tuned.
29.06.2024 - 'Mystery Isles' - adventure for C64, C128, Amiga, Plus/4 and Mega65 (and even more systems) released
Mystery Isles is a text adventure game written in PunyInform for the ParserComp 2024 itch.io jam. You are stranded on a deserted island and must solve puzzles and figure out a way to escape. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.
Mystery Isles is a text adventure game written in PunyInform for the ParserComp 2024 itch.io jam. You are stranded on a deserted island and must solve puzzles and figure out a way to escape. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.
29.06.2024 - 'Iowa Jack and the Crystals of Chaos' - adventure for C64 and C128 release
Take on the role of Iowa Jack - adventurer, tomb raider and pilot for hire - and head off in search of a legendary treasure in this old school text adventure game. You can get the game as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer. The C128 version, that supports the 80 column mode, can be downloaded here.
Take on the role of Iowa Jack - adventurer, tomb raider and pilot for hire - and head off in search of a legendary treasure in this old school text adventure game. You can get the game as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer. The C128 version, that supports the 80 column mode, can be downloaded here.
07.05.2024 - C128 game 'Castle Quest' released
'Castle Quest' is an old school text adventure game. Your quest: rescue the kidnapped princess! The game was already released for C64 and VIC-20. This version is for the Commodore 128 in 80 column mode and you can get it as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.
'Castle Quest' is an old school text adventure game. Your quest: rescue the kidnapped princess! The game was already released for C64 and VIC-20. This version is for the Commodore 128 in 80 column mode and you can get it as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.
08.04.2024 - Protovision Shop: Many cables for your Commodore machine re-stocked
Cables here, cables there, cables everywhere. We have re-stocked many cables for your Commodore machine. These include Mini DIN (svideo), Floppycable, Y-serial, SCART, composite, Y/C Monitor and C128 to C64 keyboard adapter + cable. Protovision has them all! Order yours now!
Cables here, cables there, cables everywhere. We have re-stocked many cables for your Commodore machine. These include Mini DIN (svideo), Floppycable, Y-serial, SCART, composite, Y/C Monitor and C128 to C64 keyboard adapter + cable. Protovision has them all! Order yours now!
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