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23.12.2022 - Protovision Shop: 'C128 RGBi to RGBa adapter'
If you need a simple way to output an analog RGB signal from your Commodore 128 then Protovision has the solution for you. This handy little adapter will convert a digital RGBIHV signal over to RGBa, allowing you to connect it to your favourite VGA upscaler.

22.12.2022 - Plus/4 game 'WhirlyBirds' released
Remember the second wave of open-world 3D games? WhirlyBirds is an attempt to do all that in 64kb at about 1.25 Mhz on a Plus/4 in a Freescape like 3D engine. Move around with joystick or cursor keys. Explore the level and find the three Christmas elves.

21.12.2022 - Protovision Shop: 'Ultimate 64 RBG SCART cable'
If you want the best display possible for your Ultimate64/Ultimate64 Elite using a SCART connection, then Protovision has the cable for you. The Ultimate64 RBG SCART cable excels in providing a superior visual experience with its great clarity and colors. Order yours before they sell out!

21.12.2022 - 'Turrican 2' for AGA Amiga released and free for download
This is a free and unofficial remake of the PC-DOS version of Turrican 2 for the AGA Amigas (A1200/A4000/CD32), reprogrammed from scratch and not associated with Factor 5. Features: - 50/60hz action. All worlds. All enemies. All bosses. - Full use of AGA enhanced 24 bit / 256 colour modes. - The original games glorious music and sound effects. - Support for 2 button joysticks, CD32 joypads and user definable controls. - Three additional difficulty modes. - Built-in trainer mode. - Option to replace the DOS character sprite with the Amiga version. - Option to look down to see blind jumps and Gyro Jump controls enhancement. - Restored parallax to Worlds 2-1, 2-2, 3-2 and 4-1 (missing in the DOS version), animated cogs from World 4, underwater effects from World 1 and background scrolling in Worlds 3-2 and 3-3 boss fights. - Hiscores and options are saved (WHDLoad and A500 Mini versions). - Enhanced secrets. Find hidden drones and follow them. Find all 24 for a special gameplay unlock.

20.12.2022 - Video: 25 C64 Games Made in 2022
Mino Trace, Robo Jet Action, Terrestriall Eye of the Beholder, Turdle, Duck Hunt, Petsci Giana Sisters, We are Stardust, Puzzle Bobble, The Empire strikes back, Santa´s workout 2, Poing Ultra, Pick n Mix, Lykia, Knights and Slimes, Jungle Joe, Cacorm, Bugs Inc, Tenebra 2, Munchkin, Orbital Rescue, Sub Chase, Apeshit, Knight Trap, Tasered in the Crotch

18.12.2022 - Plus/4 game 'X-Massacre' released
A new tortureware product: X-MaSsacre is here. It's time to shoot all nasty dudes and collect all x-mas presents. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price).

18.12.2022 - OneLoad64 Games Collection v4 released
Okay guys, the day has come, the waiting is over! OneLoad64 v4 is here! Now with over 2.000 games for the C64, including nearly 100 new multiload conversions bringing MultiLoad64 to life!

18.12.2022 - 'Snake Games are the Best Games' released for VIC-20
You are a hungry snake. Eat all the food, which includes cherries, grapes, blueberries and bugs, to grow longer. Some food leaves a nasty yellow mushroom. Don't eat mushrooms! Get the right combination of food and you will be rewarded with a Green Jelly bonus, the most excellent of all the Jellies. You can get the game as digital download for free. However, you can also purchase the game on tape, to load into a real VIC-20, from The Future Was 8Bit for little money.

18.12.2022 - Amiga game 'Goblinking Eduard' released and free for download
'Goblinking Eduard' is a little 2 player Amiga game for children. There are different versions: Version 1 needs an Amiga with Kickstart 1.3 and 1 MB Ram. It is only in German. Version 2 needs an Amiga with Kickstart 3.1 and 1 MB Ram. It is in german and english. Version 3 is for Amiga CD 32. It is in English. 

17.12.2022 - Combined C64 Diagnostics & Dead Test Cartridge - video from 'Jan Beta'
Jan is building a combined Dead Test/Diagnostics cartridge for the Commodore 64

17.12.2022 - Commodore 64 on MiSTer FPGA with real disk drives! - video from 'retrobits'
A deep dive into the features of the Commodore 64 core on the MiSTer FPGA with SNAC2IEC build and test.

17.12.2022 - Browsing the 2023 ZZap64 Annual - video from 'GRay Defender'
In this video we take a quick look into the new CHATGPT bot by openai and see how well it can produce code for the Commodore 64.

17.12.2022 - What's Next from Retrogames Ltd? My 2023 Prediction, and Why - video from 'Commodore Computer Museum'
What will be the next Retrogames Ltd release after TheC64 Mini, TheC64, TheVIC20, TheA500 Mini?

17.12.2022 - Long awaited C64 game 'Terrestrial' finally released
Terrestrial is a multi-part C64 sci-fi action adventure in the vein of Beach Head and Raid over Moscow, featuring 9 different mini-games combined into one epic arcade adventure! Take on the role of Captain Havoc as he battles against the invading alien hordes! You can get the game as digital download for little money, but it is also available as a basic/premium physical Collecor's Edition in a stunning full colour printed glossy box on 5.25" floppy disk or cartridge for pre-prder (shipping in February 2023).

17.12.2022 - C64 game 'Pik n Mix' released
'Pik n Mix' is a platformer game, where the player has to stun enemies with paint balls and then eat them. When you have gained enough weight, all players must step on the switch to open the door to the next level. The player who wins the race to the door first wins the level and gets a bonus.  You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price).