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22.05.2026 - C64 game 'Cube 64' released - free for download
Play the famous 80's cube puzzle on your C64. Use the keys indicated to turn each wheel of the cube. The function keys can be used to rotate the entire cube, so that you can see the hidden sides. The shift key can be used in conjunction with those indicated to move in the reverse direction.

22.05.2026 - C64 game 'Mazes of Malice' - preview version released
Mazes of Malice is an in-development graphical, realtime, roguelike stealth action game for the C64. The game is in an early access preview - it is playable, but not complete. You can get it in its current state as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.

22.05.2026 - C64 game 'GloomKeep' released
'GloomKeep' is a torchlit, roguelike dungeon crawl for the C64. Steal the Idol of Orcus before the gloom claims thee. The game features 10 procedurally-generated floors, freshly rolled every run, 100 hand-drawn monster glyphs, themed by depth and a torch-fuel-driven light radius. You can get it as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.

22.05.2026 - Video: Roc'N Rope Amiga port WIP (2)
Developer jotd666, who already delivered a lot of great arcade ports like Track'N'Field, Bad Dudes vs Dragonninja, Gyruss and more is currently working on Roc 'N Rope, a 1983 platform video game developed and published by Konami for arcades. This new small video shows level 1. AGA & ECS versions are available. AGA uses dual playfield and will be smoother, but visuals are identical to the arcade version in AGA & ECS.

22.05.2026 - Plus/4 emulator YAPE 1.3.0 released
YAPE is a decent no-nonsense Plus/4 emulator thats being developed for 10+ years. It is available in Windows as well as multiplatform editions. Version 1.3.0 is a milestone release, as from now on it is possible to do source level debugging in YAPE. You can either set the source file name (.LST) from the command line or just simply load it via the monitor menu directly. The external monitor itself has also been fully revamped with an unlimited scrollback buffer, better command history etc. On top of all this, many emulation improvements have been made, mostly focusing on a few of TED's remaining peculiarities this time.

21.05.2026 - VIC-20 game 'VVVVIC' released - free for download
'VVVVIC' is a VIC-20 (PAL/NTSC +24k), port of Notch's "VVVV" entry to the 2010 Java4K game contest, which was a playable 4-kilobyte demake version of VVVVVV, the well-known platform game by Terry Cavanagh. Rescue your six stranded crewmen from a deadly alien world. Survive spikes, collapsing platforms, and treacherous gravity - with the power to flip it at will. To control the man, use Joystick or the following keys:

21.05.2026 - Video: Saboteur! AGA Beta
This video shows a proof of concept for a potential Amiga AGA conversion of Saboteur, the stealth action-adventure game created by Clive Townsend, which was published by Durell Software in 1985 for several 8-bit home computer formats. This version here is based on the PC version though. Modifications and new graphics by S0Y. The Audio-CD track currently implemented will only play on the CD32 version. Sound effects are drowned out by the excessive volume of this audio track.

21.05.2026 - C64 Weekly #73 (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

20.05.2026 - Amiga game 'ARC4NERD' released
'ARC4NERD' is a classic arcade game for Amiga 500 or higher in the Arkanoid style with a healthy dose of Ruhr area charm and humor. In an industrial setting typical of the Ruhr area, the player's task, using either a mouse or joystick, is to shoot down all the tiles installed in the level with the help of the boing ball and a movable reflector. Obstacles and drone-copters complicate matters, but luckily, randomly falling 3.5" floppy disks are available. The game is available as physical edition in a high-quality collector's box with great extras. In addition to the game on floppy disk, it includes a rulebook, a sticker sheet with in-game artwork, and a pixel-art poster and postcard of the ARC venue.

18.05.2026 - C64 game 'Impossible Mission 3' released
Psytronik Software in association with Epyx Games, LLC., Code 10 Digital, Retro Games Ltd & ICON 64 are very proud to present 'Impossible Mission 3'. The third game in one of the most famous C64 games series of all time is finally here. Take control of Agent 4125 once again on a mission to thwart the plans of the evil Elvin Atombender and his army of robots. Use all your cunning and skills to infiltrate his new headquarters and put an end to his villianous scheme. You can get the game as digital download for a fair price the developer. The game is also available as physical version in different boxed collector's and limited editions exclusively from the official Psytronik Software online store.

18.05.2026 - Amiga WIP game 'Rastan' - new demo (v0.5) for download available
Released in arcades in 1987, Taito’s Rastan was one of the best fantasy action-platformers of its time. Now, after eight months down in the basement, the Amiga version of Rastan emerges. New in this version: - Stage 2-1, 2-2, and 2-3, loosely based on the arcade version. Two brand new enemies and a re-invented Stage 2 boss, retouched Stage 2 enemies, stage 2-specific gameplay mechanics; slope sliding, traps, fireballs etc, gameplay tweaks & QoL stuff and lots more, all running on a stock Amiga 500 with 512kb extra ram. You can get the demo version as digital downloads for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.

17.05.2026 - XFLOPPY: How they Squeezed 1120k onto an 880k Amiga Disk - video by 'RobSmithDev'
Previously Rob has covered various disk formats including DiskSpare that allowed up-to 960k per double density disk. Join him as we take a deep dive into XFLOPPY, an alternative that boasts being able to store a whopping 1120k of data on a single double density disk.

17.05.2026 - New A1200NET Mechanical Amiga Keyboard Review - video by 'Jan Beta'
Jan is checking out the actual production version of the new A1200NET Amiga replacement keyboard.

17.05.2026 - C64 game 'Shadowvault' released - free for download
'Shadowvault' is a roguelike adventure for the C64. Descend into the ever-shifting depths of the Shadowvault, uncover ancient lore, and master the power of forbidden contracts.

17.05.2026 - C64 game 'Dantalion' released - free for download
'Dantalion' is a platformer adventure game. You are Dantalion. You have entered the Academy of Dark Arts, run by Bael. The academy is filled with nasty surprises, and there are various tricks and puzzles to get through. You will start empty handed, but if you go to the right places you will find various objects which can be used to defend yourself against evil monsters and bats. Look out for all the objects as they are required for you to be reach Bael's lair and defeat him. You will need a weapon to attack zombies and bats and other monsters. Happy exploring.