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20.03.2024 - Commodore PET game 'Slimed' released - free for download
'Slimed' is a remake of Jim Summer's SLIME game for the Commodore PET 2001. This game works on 8K PET 2001 models. As a result, the menu system was redesigned, there's no sound and the game is only 25 blocks in size.
'Slimed' is a remake of Jim Summer's SLIME game for the Commodore PET 2001. This game works on 8K PET 2001 models. As a result, the menu system was redesigned, there's no sound and the game is only 25 blocks in size.
25.02.2024 - Found: "Lost" 1979 Stealth Game: Manbiki Shonen / Shoplifting Boy - Commodore PET (Japan) - video from '8-Bit Show And Tell'
Way back in 1979 in Japan, Hiroshi Suzuki programmed a game for the Commodore PET that many consider the first-ever Stealth game: Manbiki Shonen aka Shoplifting Boy. Predating Castle Wolfenstein, it's a game in which a young shoplifter attempts to clear a supermarket of all items on the shelves without being caught.
Way back in 1979 in Japan, Hiroshi Suzuki programmed a game for the Commodore PET that many consider the first-ever Stealth game: Manbiki Shonen aka Shoplifting Boy. Predating Castle Wolfenstein, it's a game in which a young shoplifter attempts to clear a supermarket of all items on the shelves without being caught.
24.01.2024 - 'Colour Space Invaders' v1.0 for Commodore PET released
This is, as the name suggests, a coloured version of Space Invaders for the Commodore PET. The IRQ has been fixed to work on different PET models (30xx, 40xx). You can get it as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.
This is, as the name suggests, a coloured version of Space Invaders for the Commodore PET. The IRQ has been fixed to work on different PET models (30xx, 40xx). You can get it as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.
21.12.2023 - 'Trainyard' - game for C64, PET and Commander X16 released
'Trainyard' is a logic / puzzle game where you control the switches to get your trains to the right stations. You can get the game for all three systems as free digital download.
'Trainyard' is a logic / puzzle game where you control the switches to get your trains to the right stations. You can get the game for all three systems as free digital download.
30.09.2023 - Commodore PET game 'PETSCII Side-Scrolling Platformer' released - free for download
The Commodore PET now has a multi-level side-scrolling platformer. Inspired by other side-scrolling platform games like Mario and Sonic. Run, jump, collect coins, crush henchmen, battle the bosses, rescue friends.
The Commodore PET now has a multi-level side-scrolling platformer. Inspired by other side-scrolling platform games like Mario and Sonic. Run, jump, collect coins, crush henchmen, battle the bosses, rescue friends.
14.08.2023 - Commodore PET game 'PETaxian' released - free for download
'PETaxian' is a Galaga game in the style of the old C64 version for Commodore PET. The game is currently in "a sort of finished state" (i.e has a workable game loop) but may never end up completely polished. It could have fit into the 16k PET with some trimming of the code, but the developer didn't wanted to remove too much. It plays well on 3032 and 4032 machines.
'PETaxian' is a Galaga game in the style of the old C64 version for Commodore PET. The game is currently in "a sort of finished state" (i.e has a workable game loop) but may never end up completely polished. It could have fit into the 16k PET with some trimming of the code, but the developer didn't wanted to remove too much. It plays well on 3032 and 4032 machines.
07.08.2023 - Commodore PET core ported to the 'Turbo Chameleon 64'
A port of the PET2001 core from MiSTer to the Turbo Chameleon 64 cartridge.was just released. Turbo Chameleon 64 is an extremely user-friendly multipurpose C64 cartridge that can be used without opening the computer. The PET2001 core is an experimental core, and while the developer will do his utmost to make sure it works for everyone and will try to help solve any problems that arise, you run this core entirely at your own risk.
A port of the PET2001 core from MiSTer to the Turbo Chameleon 64 cartridge.was just released. Turbo Chameleon 64 is an extremely user-friendly multipurpose C64 cartridge that can be used without opening the computer. The PET2001 core is an experimental core, and while the developer will do his utmost to make sure it works for everyone and will try to help solve any problems that arise, you run this core entirely at your own risk.
19.07.2023 - K&A Plus Magazine #23 released and ready to be ordered
Komoda & Amiga Plus, or K & A+ for short, is a paper magazine dedicated to Commodore's range of home computer systems produced between 1977 and 1994. 82 pages (A4) on chalk matt paper offer in issue #23: Ninja, Terrestrial, Zeta wing 2, GP Cars, Targ, PET Panic!, Missle Defence, Muddy Racers, Lester, Tai Chi Tortoise, GameDev Story, Gallery X’2023, XC=BASIC tutorial vol. 4, SpritePad, Balls lika a Frog, We beat on C64, Interview Alf Yngve, Review of fighting games for Amiga, Street Fighter from the inside, Way of the 16-bit Warrior, Mortal Kombat. Secret blows, 4D Sports Boxing, Agonman
Geo Quest 2, Franko, and more...
Komoda & Amiga Plus, or K & A+ for short, is a paper magazine dedicated to Commodore's range of home computer systems produced between 1977 and 1994. 82 pages (A4) on chalk matt paper offer in issue #23: Ninja, Terrestrial, Zeta wing 2, GP Cars, Targ, PET Panic!, Missle Defence, Muddy Racers, Lester, Tai Chi Tortoise, GameDev Story, Gallery X’2023, XC=BASIC tutorial vol. 4, SpritePad, Balls lika a Frog, We beat on C64, Interview Alf Yngve, Review of fighting games for Amiga, Street Fighter from the inside, Way of the 16-bit Warrior, Mortal Kombat. Secret blows, 4D Sports Boxing, Agonman
Geo Quest 2, Franko, and more...
29.05.2023 - Commodore PET game 'PETSCII Bros' released - free for download
This Commodore PET game has similar game mechanics to the original Mario Bros arcade game. Hit the floor under the turtles to flip them, and jump up to kick them. A one or two player action game made for the TOJam 2023 game jam. Mario Bros is not that well known .. it came after Donkey Kong but before Super Mario Bros, introduced Luigi for the first time and also changed Mario from a carpenter into the plumber that we know today.
This Commodore PET game has similar game mechanics to the original Mario Bros arcade game. Hit the floor under the turtles to flip them, and jump up to kick them. A one or two player action game made for the TOJam 2023 game jam. Mario Bros is not that well known .. it came after Donkey Kong but before Super Mario Bros, introduced Luigi for the first time and also changed Mario from a carpenter into the plumber that we know today.
27.05.2023 - 'Island Rescue' for Commodore PET released
Island Rescue ported from the C64 version created by Eleanor Rice and DR. C. F. Cannon. Find food and water and attempt to be rescued from an island. You can get the game as free digital download.
Island Rescue ported from the C64 version created by Eleanor Rice and DR. C. F. Cannon. Find food and water and attempt to be rescued from an island. You can get the game as free digital download.
02.03.2023 - Commodore PET 8K game 'Tower And Dragon' released
Tower And Dragon has been released for the Commodore PET! Tower And Dragon is a classic dungeon crawling adventure with primary and offhand weapon, armor, quest storyline, moving walls, teleportation, and unique tilesets and monsters for each dungeon level. The game only requires 8K of memory and is available as free digital download (see video description).
Tower And Dragon has been released for the Commodore PET! Tower And Dragon is a classic dungeon crawling adventure with primary and offhand weapon, armor, quest storyline, moving walls, teleportation, and unique tilesets and monsters for each dungeon level. The game only requires 8K of memory and is available as free digital download (see video description).
05.02.2023 - PET game 'PET Panic' released and free for download
The arcade game Space Panic was the first "platformer" game, and it inspired more popular games of the time such as Lode Runner and Donkey Kong. There were many different versions of Space Panic on the original 8-bit machines, including Apple Panic which won a number of game awards. This is an updated version for the Commodore PET.
The arcade game Space Panic was the first "platformer" game, and it inspired more popular games of the time such as Lode Runner and Donkey Kong. There were many different versions of Space Panic on the original 8-bit machines, including Apple Panic which won a number of game awards. This is an updated version for the Commodore PET.
31.12.2022 - Commodore-Inspired Vinyl Records and Compact Discs - Video from '8-Bit Show And Tell'
Let's take a look at some of my collection of vinyl records and CDs that are somehow inspired by or connected to Commodore computers. One Intelligent Dance Music album is VIC-20 themed and even includes a type-in program that we try! Another is named after the Commodore PET, or my favourite Commodore magazine. Another has a Commodore 64 program hidden on it that promises the greatest Telespeil ever on the next album! Another is a synth record about Kayak Championships published by Commodore that borrows from Phil Collins in a very strange way. Or another song is about using your Commodore 64 for free long distance calls and getting busted by the Feds. Much variety, but all of it is somehow Commodore-connected.
Let's take a look at some of my collection of vinyl records and CDs that are somehow inspired by or connected to Commodore computers. One Intelligent Dance Music album is VIC-20 themed and even includes a type-in program that we try! Another is named after the Commodore PET, or my favourite Commodore magazine. Another has a Commodore 64 program hidden on it that promises the greatest Telespeil ever on the next album! Another is a synth record about Kayak Championships published by Commodore that borrows from Phil Collins in a very strange way. Or another song is about using your Commodore 64 for free long distance calls and getting busted by the Feds. Much variety, but all of it is somehow Commodore-connected.
24.12.2022 - 'PET Space Invaders 2' for Commodore PET released and free for download
Taito released the original Space Invaders arcade game in 1978, and as a high school student Satoshi Matsuoka created a masterpiece replica of Space Invaders for the Commodore PET in 1980. Taito updated the original arcade game in 1979 with the release of Space Invaders Part II. The updated game featured more aliens, spawning aliens and different UFOs. 'PET Space Invaders 2' is an updated version of the original PET game that more closely matches the gameplay of that 1979 Taito version.
Taito released the original Space Invaders arcade game in 1978, and as a high school student Satoshi Matsuoka created a masterpiece replica of Space Invaders for the Commodore PET in 1980. Taito updated the original arcade game in 1979 with the release of Space Invaders Part II. The updated game featured more aliens, spawning aliens and different UFOs. 'PET Space Invaders 2' is an updated version of the original PET game that more closely matches the gameplay of that 1979 Taito version.
03.10.2022 - 'Transactor' - a PET CBM 8296 Demo
Transactor is a Commodore PET CBM 8296 Demo by Rabenauge featuring Plush at deadline 2022. It's an introduction to a new graphics mode called Mode2. Code: Bodo, Krill, Yago & Utz, Music: Utz, GFX: Titus. This video shows the demo captured from a real machine. If you want to get the executable file and more info, look here.
Transactor is a Commodore PET CBM 8296 Demo by Rabenauge featuring Plush at deadline 2022. It's an introduction to a new graphics mode called Mode2. Code: Bodo, Krill, Yago & Utz, Music: Utz, GFX: Titus. This video shows the demo captured from a real machine. If you want to get the executable file and more info, look here.
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