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24.04.2023 - Firmware version 3.10f / Core 1.42 for Ultimate 64 and 1541 Ultimate-II released
This release now also includes the Ultimate-II+L version of the firmware! Plus Fixes: - Fixxed ExFAT filesystems with 128kB clusters (Fixes failing D64 mounts from some ExFAT thumbdrives). - EasyFlash save function now saves all chip chunks to support incomplete CRT files. - GEORAM at boot (MarkusC64). - Support for 2 MHz operation for any cartridge, including EasyFlash. - Minor fixes in the modem emulation layer from Scott Hutter (xlar54) - U64 only: Multicolor graphics side border bug (core version V1.41 => V1.42). - Plus Additions: Firmware target added: Ultimate-II+L; the Lattice version! System Information page now shows elaborate version info. GEOS support functions from MarkusC64.

24.04.2023 - Commodore Amiga A10 Speakers - Can we fix them? - video from '10 Minute Amiga Retro Cast'
This week on 10 Minute Amiga Retro Cast (10MARC) Doug is fixing a set of Commodore Amiga A10 speakers that he picked up last year at AmiWest - The right one is not working... Can he gets it working again?

22.04.2023 - A.I. Programming on the Commodore 64 in BASIC - video from 'Commodore Computer Museum'
Are you curious about how AI programming looked like on a Commodore 64 in BASIC? Look no further! In this video, we'll take a step back in time and explore the world of AI programming back in the 1980's.

21.04.2023 - Video shows preview of 'Zeta Wing 2' for C64
Zeta Wing 2 by Sarah Jane Avory (Briley Witch Chronicles, Neutron) is a fun vertical shoot-em-up for the C64 to be released very soon. As the name suggests it is the sequel to Zeta Wing, itself winner of both the RGN Gamers' Choice Award 2020 for the Commodore 64, and Indie Retro News Budget Game Of The Year 2020.

20.04.2023 - Amiga Future magazine - Issue 162 available for pre-order
The Amiga Future magazine is available as either a single issue or by subscription, either with or without a cover CD in german or english language. Content for #162, which will be in stock on Friday 05 May, 2023: - Interviews: Domkid (Maria Renard’s Revenge). - Show Reports: Treffen Berlin. - Previews: Playfield, Boxx, Settle World. - Reviews: Board game vs Amiga - Hero Quest, Ring around the World, Operacion Fallida, Mission La Luna, Maria Renard’s Revenge, Geos Quest, CroMag Rally, Hollywood 10, Aminet News, Image2PDF, AmigaOS 3.2.2, Amiga37 DVD, Prelude ZII recreated 2022, AmiFox. - Special: Trevors Soapbox, Amiga Future 25 Years Part 3, Demoscene. - Editorial, Contents, News, Imprint, Readers CD content.

20.04.2023 - VIC-20 game 'Alien Marauders' released - free for download
'Alien Marauders' is a Shoot-em-up game for the unexpanded VIC20. Keep going for as long as you can.

19.04.2023 - Amiga 500 Power Supply Repair Attempt - video from 'Jan Beta'
Jan is trying to repair the power supply that came with the early revision 3 Amiga 500 from the previous episode.

19.04.2023 - Plus/4 and C16 game 'Digits' released - free for download
'Digits' is a 16k math puzzle with a "daily puzzle" option.

18.04.2023 - Death Rally - Amiga Port by BSzili
Death Rally is a vehicular combat racing video game from 1996 for MS-DOS computers developed by Remedy Entertainment, published by Apogee Software. Now it was ported to AGA Amiga. Requirements:- 68040 or 68060 with an FPU. - Kickstart 3.0. - AGA chipset or RTG. - 8 MB Fast RAM. - 45 MB disk space. - AHI 4.18+ (this will probably become optional eventually). More info plus download link here.

17.04.2023 - Lost Realms Of Murkasada: Episode 2 (Commodore 64) Review - video from 'BastichB 64K'
Review of the latest C64 release By Arkanix Labs (April 2023) for The Lost Realms Of Murkasada : Episode 2.

16.04.2023 - 'Tenebra' for Amiga released
Tenebra is an atmospheric puzzle game with rogue-like elements on 31 levels. It was already released for C64 and Plus/4 (besides other 8-bit systems). Now also an Amiga version was released. It comes in two flavours; the classic 8-bit looks (non-interlaced) and the enhanced looks (interlaced). You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price).

16.04.2023 - Interested in buying J-CIA and other C64 replacement chips?
By filling out a form on the survey website of hardware developer Jani Laatikainen (click link above), you will be informed when the chips come available and where you can buy them. These are replacement parts for Commodore CPU, CIA & VIC-II ic's. It is not a pre-order and does not bind you to anything. The information collected here is only used to find out the interest of these parts and to inform you when the parts come available.

14.04.2023 - C64 Round Up: April 2023 - Games, News, Pixels! - video from 'RetroGamerNation'
The April 2023 edition of the RGN Commodore 64 (C64) Round Up featuring the latest game releases, pixel art, demo and add-on items.

14.04.2023 - C64 game 'Kick of the Spear' released
'Kick of the Spear' is a fast-paced 1 and 2 player fighting game for the Commodore 64 that features: - Large high resolution sprites. - 6 individual characters. - Championship Tournament. - 1 & 2 player VS mode mixing any combination of the 6 fighters. - Digi speech. - High score list. You can get the game as digital download for small money.

14.04.2023 - 'Sulphur Eye' - 3D adventure for C64 and Plus/4 released
'Sulphur Eye' is a Freescape driven 3D Construction Kit game. Original game by Tomáš Zanvit, translated and documented version by O'Dog/LXT. The game is available as freedigital download.