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18.03.2026 - Amiga game 'Kaboomania' - demo version released - free for download
'Kaboomania' is a fast‑paced WIP retro maze bomber packed with explosive action, colorful pixel art, and a fresh twist on a timeless gameplay formula. Designed for the Amiga (including an AGA port) and PC. Features: Authentic low resolution pixel art in 128 AGA colors (Amiga 500: 32 colors), exclusive new soundtrack by Chris Huelsbeck, classic chaotic arena gameplay - reimagined, 5 unique themed worlds, 1000 levels (!!), large maps with varied environments, dozens of quirky enemies with distinct behaviors, crazy collectibles and power‑ups, 4‑player couch battle mode, password system for true retro vibes

17.03.2026 - Amiga game 'Mike Mech" released
'Mike Mech' is a platformer game, that was originally made for C64 and now got ported to (any) Amiga. The game is set inside a spaceship invaded by alien entities that have deactivated the supply batteries necessary for the propulsion of the rockets. The aim is to guide Mike, the mechanic on board, inside the various power rooms and reactivate the batteries. You can get the game as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.

17.03.2026 - Protovision Shop: ARMSID Back in Stock
Are you looking for modern day SID solutions for your C64? Well, than Protovision has what you need! The ARMSID is back in stock and available to order now. Get your C64 sounding the best it can before stock sells out fast.

16.03.2026 - C64 Weekly #63 (Commodore 65 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.

15.03.2026 - Amiga game 'Wizznic' released
'Wizznic' is an opensource puzzle game with 160 levels which has been original created by the awesome Dusted for Windows and Linux, has now an Amiga 68K version. The game was ported to Amiga/ApolloOS so Amiga fans who have an Apollo A6000 or Apollo V4 standalone machine or other powerful Amiga devices as Pistorms/RetroPi, A600GS/A1200NG etc, so you can play it as well. It's a very demanding game so its not for a 030 or a 040 but for systems as mentioned above. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.

15.03.2026 - Amiga game 'Orbital Mission' - demo version released
'Orbital Mission' is an action game for amiga (OCS/ECS) where you belong to an elite special unit known as AMIGA, part of the COMMODORE civilisation. Your callsign is A500. You are given a state-of-the-art spacecraft equipped with electronic systems ATARI could only ever dream of. Your mission is to set course for the galaxy that houses the main stronghold of the Atari forces and wipe them out completely. We wish you the very best of luck on this cosmic mission. You can get the game in current state as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.

15.03.2026 - Video: 10 Amazing Commodore Plus/4 Facts
In this vide retro youtuber 'The Laird's Lair' looks at 10 tantalising titbits of trivia surrounding the failed 8-bit Commodore Plus/4 computer.

15.03.2026 - Video: Steel Ranger 2 Teaser #3
Sequel to Steel Ranger in development. Showing the game start menu and interactive intro, and the very beginning of actual gameplay. Rough project status: All game content including intro, gameplay and ending completed. Testing and finalizing remain. To be released when it's done!

15.03.2026 - Commodore 64 Ultimate : SPECIAL - video by 'BastichB 64K'
A massive blowout on the C64 Ultimate , the new FPGA version of the classic Commodore 64 released by the newly resurrected Commodore International. A full breakdown, review, retrospective and run through of it's most important functions.

14.03.2026 - Plus/4 game 'Randoom' released - free for download
In 'Randoom', a port of a C64 game with the same name from 2021, you play through 31 stages by catching the squares in the correct order. Sounds simple, but the fun of the game is the frantic gameplay due to the chaotic nature of the squares' movement. The game is very polished and has all the bells and whistles one could ask for.

14.03.2026 - C64 game 'Bubble Buddies' released
'Bubble Buddies' is a reimagination of Bubble Bobble, arguably on of the best C64 games ever. With 100 brand new levels designed for maximum happiness, Bubble Buddies emphasizes unique level design with a wider range of gameplay and a slightly easier playthrough with a smooth difficulty curve. All graphics have been polished to look their absolute best within the narrow constraints of the c64. Most of the sprites are made by the talented Davide Bottino for the 2025 release of Bubble Bobble C64 Remastered. This is not a rewrite, but a hack of the original game. Only the content has been changed, along with minor bug fixes. You can get the game as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.

13.03.2026 - Bubble Buddies (C64) - the definitive Bubble Bobble hack! - video by 'RetroGamerNation'
Game showcase video of Bubble Buddies for the Commodore. Scheduled for a mid March 2026 release.

12.03.2026 - Plus/4 game 'Homo Sapiens' released - free for download
'Homo Sapiens' is an adventure game where you are the weakest living thing on your wild planet, and you must find a way to survive and rule over all the other species. This is an enhanced and English translated version of the Italian adventure Antropos: Homo Sapiens by Bonaventura Di Bello. Released as part of The BDB Project. Developed on PunyInform v6.4.1 with Ozmoo v15.5..

12.03.2026 - Plus/4 game 'Red Dwarf: Fiji Or Bust' released - free for download
'Red Dwarf: Fiji Or Bust' is a new adventure game, dedicated to Rob Grant, who recently passed away and who was starring on the British sci-fi comedy show 'Red Dwarf'. On the show, he played "Dave", whose dream was go retire on Fiji. The game explores this goal: you must find fuel for your starship, convince your crew to join, and successfully launch to Fiji!

12.03.2026 - Video: Escape From PETSCII Planet - Level Designer Demo
This video shows a level creator tool to design custom levels for the first-person shooter game Escape From PETSCII Planet for the Commodore 64. Create your own mazes, add some keys, gold, weapons, ammo, and place the enemies wherever you want them. Send the level to your friends to play, or send it to me for inclusion in a future Campaign release.