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24.04.2024 - 'Bronx / Bronx64' - Adventure for C64 and Plus/4 released - free for download
Bronx is a text adventure for ZX Spectrum originally made by Gian Battista Aicardi and published in January 1988, more precisely in Load'n Run magazine issue 45. Today Bronx arrives on C64 (named 'Bronx64' - download here) and Plus/4 thanks to the faithful conversion made by Carmine Migliaccio also known as TSM, and it can be played both in the original Italian language and translated into English. It features hires, slightly animated, bitmap graphics, and 80-column charset.
Bronx is a text adventure for ZX Spectrum originally made by Gian Battista Aicardi and published in January 1988, more precisely in Load'n Run magazine issue 45. Today Bronx arrives on C64 (named 'Bronx64' - download here) and Plus/4 thanks to the faithful conversion made by Carmine Migliaccio also known as TSM, and it can be played both in the original Italian language and translated into English. It features hires, slightly animated, bitmap graphics, and 80-column charset.
24.04.2024 - 3D Printing with ChatGPT: Restoring a C64 - video from 'Sayaka's Digital Attic'
In this video Sayaka is trying to make the missing keys for a Commodore 64 and a game cartridge with the help of a 3D printer. But it's her first time attempting 3D printing, so let us see if ChatGPT can be helpful and provide valid guidance.
In this video Sayaka is trying to make the missing keys for a Commodore 64 and a game cartridge with the help of a 3D printer. But it's her first time attempting 3D printing, so let us see if ChatGPT can be helpful and provide valid guidance.
24.04.2024 - Commodore 64 Arcade Multiversion : Special - video from 'BastichB 64K'
A look back at some of the biggest multiversion arcade releases on the Commodore 64.
A look back at some of the biggest multiversion arcade releases on the Commodore 64.
22.04.2024 - 'VIC-20 Unexpanded Adventures' released
VIC-20 Unexpanded Adventures is a collection of two text adventures for unexpanded VIC-20 (with Commodore 64 versions included). You can get the collection as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.
VIC-20 Unexpanded Adventures is a collection of two text adventures for unexpanded VIC-20 (with Commodore 64 versions included). You can get the collection as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.
21.04.2024 - SuperCPU "Sky Travel" Easter Egg Hunt for Commodore 64 - video from '8-Bit Show And Tell'
We take another look at the Commodore 64 astronomy program Sky Travel, this time with the assistance of the 20 MHz CMD SuperCPU Accelerator. We examine the reasons for the 2 hour discrepancy between Sky Travel's depiction of the eclipse, and reality. It involves time zones and Daylight Saving Time. Other tangential topics include: JiffyDOS disk speed-up, 1541 disk drive "head knocking" copy protection. Then finally we go on a "round the world" easter egg hunt for many interesting "tokens" hidden in the Sky Travel program.
We take another look at the Commodore 64 astronomy program Sky Travel, this time with the assistance of the 20 MHz CMD SuperCPU Accelerator. We examine the reasons for the 2 hour discrepancy between Sky Travel's depiction of the eclipse, and reality. It involves time zones and Daylight Saving Time. Other tangential topics include: JiffyDOS disk speed-up, 1541 disk drive "head knocking" copy protection. Then finally we go on a "round the world" easter egg hunt for many interesting "tokens" hidden in the Sky Travel program.
21.04.2024 - Commodore VIC-20 drop-in replacement ROMs plus C64/VIC-20 dual character ROM - video from 'TheRetroChannel'
Today we're taking a quick look at some replacement ROMs for the Commodore VIC-20. Just like the C64 replacement roms that 'TheRetroChannel' designed, we now have a set for the VIC-20 and this also includes a dual character rom, much like the C64 version which had a VIC-20 font and a C64 font. So let's get these installed we'll look at the power consumption of these versus the originals and also take a look at this dual character ROM.
Today we're taking a quick look at some replacement ROMs for the Commodore VIC-20. Just like the C64 replacement roms that 'TheRetroChannel' designed, we now have a set for the VIC-20 and this also includes a dual character rom, much like the C64 version which had a VIC-20 font and a C64 font. So let's get these installed we'll look at the power consumption of these versus the originals and also take a look at this dual character ROM.
17.04.2024 - Repairing ZXkim81's C64 - video from 'Jan Beta'
Jan is trying to fix a Commodore 64 board that was given to him by his late friend ZXkim81 in 2017.
Jan is trying to fix a Commodore 64 board that was given to him by his late friend ZXkim81 in 2017.
14.04.2024 - Video: Timo's Castle - Trailer - upcoming new C64 game
Team "Pixelbrei Games" announces "Timo's Castle" for Commodore 64, Partnering with Bitmap Soft for Physical Release. Digital release available on: May 1st 2024.
Team "Pixelbrei Games" announces "Timo's Castle" for Commodore 64, Partnering with Bitmap Soft for Physical Release. Digital release available on: May 1st 2024.
12.04.2024 - 'IdentityWars - Amiga contra Atari ST' - C64 multiplayer game released - free for download
When Atari ST and the Amiga came out, these two systems and their fans fought a tough battle: which was the better system? A real war of identity. This "war" is made playable as a duel game with the corresponding logos through 12 levels. This culture war ends with the victory of the consoles and a little later with new, inexpensive PCs and 3D graphics cards.
When Atari ST and the Amiga came out, these two systems and their fans fought a tough battle: which was the better system? A real war of identity. This "war" is made playable as a duel game with the corresponding logos through 12 levels. This culture war ends with the victory of the consoles and a little later with new, inexpensive PCs and 3D graphics cards.
10.04.2024 - C64 game 'AntiAir' released - free for download
As suggested (see news below) there is now also a C64 version of Inufuto's recently released shooter game 'AntiAir'.
As suggested (see news below) there is now also a C64 version of Inufuto's recently released shooter game 'AntiAir'.
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!
08.04.2024 - C64 game 'Hammurabi' released
This game is a port of the 1973 BASIC game 'Hammurabi' to C. It has been enhanced with some graphics and music. In this game you impersonate Hammurabi, the administrator of Sumeria. You start of with 1000 acres, 100 people and 3000 bushels of grain. The games lasts for ten turns (years). At each turn you may buy or sell land, the price will vary each turn. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.
This game is a port of the 1973 BASIC game 'Hammurabi' to C. It has been enhanced with some graphics and music. In this game you impersonate Hammurabi, the administrator of Sumeria. You start of with 1000 acres, 100 people and 3000 bushels of grain. The games lasts for ten turns (years). At each turn you may buy or sell land, the price will vary each turn. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.
08.04.2024 - 'The Elves of Maroland' - adventure for C64 and Amiga released - free for download
'The Elves of Maroland' is a text/graphic adventure and the English translation, from the original Spanish. Furthermore, this is the port / remake made with DAAD between 2022 and 2024 of the original adventure, made with the legendary PAWS in 1993. An attempt has been made to improve the literature, correct bugs, add new puzzles, etc., but preserving the original story, development and setting. Besides a version for C64 and Amiga, there are also versions for Amstrad, Atari ST, Spectrum, MSX and PC-DOS.
'The Elves of Maroland' is a text/graphic adventure and the English translation, from the original Spanish. Furthermore, this is the port / remake made with DAAD between 2022 and 2024 of the original adventure, made with the legendary PAWS in 1993. An attempt has been made to improve the literature, correct bugs, add new puzzles, etc., but preserving the original story, development and setting. Besides a version for C64 and Amiga, there are also versions for Amstrad, Atari ST, Spectrum, MSX and PC-DOS.
07.04.2024 - Plus/4 game 'AntiAir' released - free for download
'AntiAir' is an oldschool arcade style shooter, where you have to annihilating all UFOs while avoiding falling bombs and blocks. The game was made by Japanese developer Inufuto and as always, there are several version for different computer systems, now including one for Plus/4 and C16 (32k). A C64 port might also happen the next days.
'AntiAir' is an oldschool arcade style shooter, where you have to annihilating all UFOs while avoiding falling bombs and blocks. The game was made by Japanese developer Inufuto and as always, there are several version for different computer systems, now including one for Plus/4 and C16 (32k). A C64 port might also happen the next days.
07.04.2024 - Viewing the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse with 1984 Commodore 64 Sky Travel - video from '8-Bit Show And Tell'
A Commodore 64 can be used to view the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse with the help of some software from 1984 called "Sky Travel: A Window To Our Galaxy". We take a quick look at the original boxed program, complete with floppy disk, manual, and diskette replacement card! Then with the help of a 1541 disk drive and some vigorous head knocks, we get the software booted, configured (with some advice from Commodore friend Bruce Thomas), and finally view the eclipse.
A Commodore 64 can be used to view the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse with the help of some software from 1984 called "Sky Travel: A Window To Our Galaxy". We take a quick look at the original boxed program, complete with floppy disk, manual, and diskette replacement card! Then with the help of a 1541 disk drive and some vigorous head knocks, we get the software booted, configured (with some advice from Commodore friend Bruce Thomas), and finally view the eclipse.
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