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02.11.2025 - 'Megapaint' - a new C64 painting tool released as free download
Megapaint is a Pc tool for Commodore 64 artitsts who wants to create koala pictures. With Megapaint you have 16 pages to paint with. You can use these for animations, or a page or two of brushes you like (you have plenty, treat yourself ). You can paint with either a rectangle, a circle, or a brush you made yourself. To load up a picture you are working with, just drop a koala (.KLA file) or a 320x200 .PNG file onto the running app.

31.10.2025 - 'Games That Weren't 64' (GTW64) - GTW64 October 2025 update
Only a smaller update this month, with a new entry on a cancelled Rocky Memphis game and then updates on 5 pre-existing entries in the archive: 1944, Cyberworm, Eelona - The Warrior Princess, Hill 19, Money Minefield.

31.10.2025 - C64 game 'Boom Special Edition' released
Boom Special Edition is a remastered, enhanced version of BOOM - a 1993 homage to Katakis. It nearly fell into oblivion - through a twist of bad luck, it almost got crossed out of history. The delta between the original and this new edition is a true game changer: Up to 50 times faster loading thanks to cartridge adaptation, and three new difficulty levels. Now, everyone can make BOOM match their personal skill. Find out if you got what it takes. The game is available as boxed Collector's Edition featuring: cartridge, cardboard box, microSD card (including Easyflash image and bonus material), 20-page DIN A5 manual (English), Secret Service Report, DIN A3 poster and stickers.

31.10.2025 - BOOM Special Edition - Obscure C64 Shooter Resurrected - video by 'RetroGamerNation'
Video showcase of the Commodore 64 game BOOM Special Edition.

31.10.2025 - C64 game 'P.T.' released
'P.T.' (aka Playable Teaser) is one of the most discussed games ever made. It was a 2014 interactive teaser for the video game Silent Hills, a cancelled instalment in the Silent Hill series. You have woken up in room that leads to a strange corridor, which continuously loops and changes itself. Can you piece together the dark past of this place? The C64 version of P.T. was heavily inspired by the Gameboy Colour version and was made by Haplo (maker of 'Shift', 'Tenebra', ''Ooze: The Escape' and 'Caim'). You can get the game as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.

30.10.2025 - Plus/4 game 'Geography Europe' released - free for download
In 'Geography Europe', a new Plus/4 game written completely in machine language, you fly a helicopter over a map of Europe and have to find cities before the timer runs out. The game is similar to an older Commodore 64 game by Radarsoft.

30.10.2025 - New C64 Games from October 2025 - video by 'Retro Gaming Dino'
Presentation of new games for the Commodore 64 released in October 2025, with gameplay footage, lots of information about the games and download links in the video description.

27.10.2025 - Video: Escape From PETSCII Castle - A First-Person Shooter for Commodore C64 - Preview 3
Preview (v0.75) of the upcoming first-person shooter Commodore 64 game - Escape From PETSCII Castle. An 8-bit ray casting engine with walls, doors, hidden passages, weapons, ammo, keys and gold. Multiple levels of mayhem! Blocky enemies are now active. Next steps include improved enemies, better sound and more levels.

27.10.2025 - C64 Weekly #53 (Commodore 64 Scene Updates) - video by 'BastichB 64K'
Weekly updates from the Commodore 64 Scene Including new music, demos and games. Links to all shown content in the video description.

24.10.2025 - C64 game 'Dr. Hell Invasion' released
'Dr. Hell Invasion' is an arcade action game for C64, where you must control Koji Kabuto as the Photonic Laboratory is invaded by Dr. Hell and his henchmen: Baron Ashura, the Headless Count, and their troops of Tetsukamen and Iron Masks. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.

23.10.2025 - C64 game 'HipoFruta' released
'HipoFruta' is a platform game for C64 in which you play as a friendly hippopotamus and try to overcome all kinds of obstacles. Hipofruta features 20 levels, each filled with colorful jungle environments and dangerous enemies, extra life hearts, levers to open doors, and much more for our grape-eating hero. You can get the game as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.

23.10.2025 - 'Sperrbildschirm' - game for 8-bit Commodore machines released as free download
'Sperrbildschirm' is a puzzle game for Commodore PET, C64, C128, and Plus4 as well as C16.. Can you crack the code? A strange new machine has arrived. Its glowing screen stays hidden behind mysterious barriers: shifting patterns, secret numbers, and even phantom fingerprints. Only the sharpest minds will discover how to break through.

23.10.2025 - C64 game 'The Last Pumpkin' released
'The Last Pumpkin' is a little action game with breakout elements. After Santa failed to save the last snowball the world went into extreme drought and now the following fall only one pumpkin remains.....the last pumpkin! You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.

22.10.2025 - Protovision Shop: Pre-Order THEC64 Black Mini with Legendary Protovision Games
Experience the next evolution of retro gaming with THEC64 Black Mini Limited Edition - a striking new edition of the beloved mini console, now in elegant black and packed with an expanded library of game titles. For the first time, this edition proudly features a collection of acclaimed Protovision titles, including Sam’s Journey, A Pig Quest, Metal Warrior Ultra and Yeti Mountain - modern masterpieces that showcase just how far the C64 scene has come. Whether you’re reliving 8-bit adventures or discovering them anew, the Black Mini brings together timeless nostalgia and today’s creative brilliance. Pre-order now to secure your piece of Commodore history before it’s gone!

20.10.2025 - C64 Weekly #52 (Commodore 64 Scene Updates) - video by 'BastichB 64K'
Weekly updates from the Commodore 64 Scene Including new music, demos and games. Links to all shown content in the video description.