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23.02.2023 - C64 Scout The Stray Gameplay - video from 'GRay Defender'
Let's take a look at the new game by Luca Carminati, 'Scout the Stray'.

23.02.2023 - The Forgotten Commodore 900, we look at a rare prototype - video from 'RMC'
Neil has got a Commodore 900 prototype in The Cave today and it's a rare beast indeed. One of only 50 known to have been made and we don't know how many of those still exist. Today we're going to learn all about it and have a look inside

22.02.2023 - 'Quasimodo's Jungle Adventure' - New C64 game - Preview 2
Welcome to the 2nd preview of Quasimodo's Jungle Adventure, a brand new C64 game being developed by Robert Wilson. This game will be the third spin-off game to Hunchback Redux (currently in development) featuring Quasimodo. For those who may not have guessed, this game is going to be my re-imagining of the Atari VCS classic Pitfall! by David Crane.

22.02.2023 - New at AMIGAstore.eu - 'AmigaOS 3.2.1 CF card'
Pre-configured CF card with AmigaOS 3.2.1 installed for all Amiga models. Stickers are professionally printed (no handmade). You only can order this product if you have a genuine license. Extra Kickstart ROMs are also available for purchase on the AMIGAStore.eu website.

21.02.2023 - C64 game 'Flodder' released and free for download
Flooder is a logical game where the goal is to colour(flood) the whole grid in the same colour. Starting point is the upper left corner and you spread the flood by choosing the colours of adjacent tiles.

21.02.2023 - Protovision Shop: 'C64 shaped USB sticks' back in stock
Looking for something cool? How about a USB stick in the shape of a Commodore 64 breadbin? Be the envy of your C64 friends with this high quality 16GB storage device. You know you want one, so have a closer look at the Protovision Shop and place your order.

20.02.2023 - Amiga game 'Geo's Quest - In Search of Queen Lorraine' released
'Geo's Quest -In Search of Queen Lorraine' is a point and click adventure for Amiga and released as free digital download. The developer started to work on the game in December 2000, but real life put the project on rest until it was finished some 20 years later and released now.

20.02.2023 - C64OS Part 2: Install, Update, Explore - video from 'GRay Defender'
This is the second video covering the C64OS. This one covers the installation & update process. Then we take a look around!

19.02.2023 - My New Favourite C64 One-Liner? - video from '8-Bit Show And Tell'
Programmer Ian Witham created a short Commodore 64 BASIC program that procedurally generates a very interesting 3D landscape. We examine how it works, and then focus our efforts on optimizing the program so it can fit in a single 80-column line of code.

19.02.2023 - Amiga Future magazine - Issue 161 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 #161, which will be in stock on Sunday 05 March, 2023: - Interviews: Colin Vella. - Previews: Playfield. - Reviews: Wonderboy, Black Dawn Technomage, Turrican II AGA, Board game vs Amiga - Patrizier, LUMA, Billy Frontier, Connect, Athanor 2 - Legend of the Birdmen, Aminet News, RNOTunes, C64 & Amiga Forever 8, AmiCygnix 1.7, Triton USB Card, Commotron Turbo 2000 Super Wireless Gamepad. - Special: Trevors Soapbox, Amiga Future 25 Years Part 2, Demoscene. - Workshops: AmigaOS4 SDK Praxis. - Others: Editorial, Contents, News, Imprint, Readers CD content.

17.02.2023 - 'Quasimodo's Jungle Adventure' - New C64 game - Work in progress
Welcome to the early preview of Quasimodo's Jungle Adventure, a brand new C64 game being developed by Robert Wilson. This game will be the third spin-off game to Hunchback Redux (currently in development) featuring Quasimodo. For those who may not have guessed, this game is going to be my re-imagining of the Atari VCS classic Pitfall! by David Crane.

17.02.2023 - Crystal Clear HDMI For The Amiga - video from Retro Hack Shack
This mod for the Amiga adds 1080p HDMI video output without sacrificing a Raspberry Pi permanently in the process. This mod should work for the A1000 through the early A3000s including the CDTV (extra bodge wires will be required for older systems).

17.02.2023 - Top 20 Commodore 64 Racing Games - video from 'BastichB 64K'
Here's the favorite 20 C64 Racing games list from 'BastichB 64K'. Not the best of all time just simply the ones he enjoys the most.

16.02.2023 - Early Amiga 500 Restoration & More Fixes - video from 'Jan Beta'
Jan is continuing work on the very early Amiga 500 from previous videos. He cleans the case and keycaps, fixes the keyboard and tries to repair the disk drive.

14.02.2023 - C64 game 'Evil Dungeon' released
'Evil Dungeon' is a BASIC programmed RPG-based Fantasyadventure for the C64 (in german language only, currently). The story of Alrik, a young adventurer who has to master his first quest. Fight against monsters, search for treasures and plan your next steps to escape the Evil Dungeon labyrinth. The game is not a commercial product! It’s a non profit hobby project. The developer though has a handfull boxes of a physical edition, which he will give out for plain material and processing costs of 15€ plus shipping. A free digital version will be available as download on Friday February 24th on the website of the developer (link above)!