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24.08.2022 - 'Basic Invaders' for VIC-20 released and free for download
Developer 'Backtothe8bits' tried to see if he could write a space invaders game in BASIC on the VIC-20. The result is just about playable, though has a few bugs still, but he doesn't want to slow the game play down any more. Requires a Vic20 with 3K RAM expansion + Joystick.

24.08.2022 - Knights & Slimes (Commodore 64) Review - new video from 'BastichB 64K'
A rapid fire review for the recently released C64 game Knights & Slimes By Monte Boyd.

22.08.2022 - More footage on Amiga WIP port of 'Karate Champ' - break plank & music demo
There is work in progress going on for an faithful Amiga conversion of the old arcade classic 'Karate Champ'. In this video we can see (and hear) the "break plank" bonus stage, with excellent music from no9, followed by the start of stage 3 (with music from no9 as well).

22.08.2022 - New Firmware (220821) for MIST Board available
The MIST board was designed to implement classic computers like Amiga and C64 (and other 16 or 8 bis systems) as System-on-a-Chip using modern hardware. New since Firmware 220701: - Switch boot from SD/USB with user button (by retrofun). - ATAPI CDROM support in the IDE module.

21.08.2022 - New footage for WIP Amiga game 'Super Metal Hero' - one of the shooter levels
This video shows more footage of the early prototype demo of the neoretro game 'Super Metal Hero'.

21.08.2022 - New footage for WIP Amiga game 'Hyper Runner' - Static entities, more HUD elements, hard and soft collisions
Hyper Runner, a new sci-fi racing game for the Commodore Amiga, gets more footage showing the Introduction of static entities on the track, more HUD elements, hard and soft collisions.

21.08.2022 - New at AMIGAstore.eu - 'GottaGoFastRAM 8MB'
For Amiga 500/1000/2000/CDTV. Designed to be installed on top of the CPU socket, GottaGoFastRAM provides 8MB of Autoconfig Fast RAM to your Amiga 500, 1000, 2000 or CDTV. It is also an excellent option for the Terrible Fire 534 accelerator, allowing you to get a total of 12MB (4+8) of Fast RAM.

20.08.2022 - C64 game 'Knüffel' released and free for download
Knüffel is another try on the Yahtzee (aka Kniffel) dice game for C64. It is written in basic and is currently only available in german and playable with mouse (1351). Joystick-Support, sound effects and english translation is announced.

20.08.2022 - MEGA65 Media | Update 3.5" floppy from a .D81 disk image - video from 'retroCombs'
How do you write a 3.5" floppy with data from mixed media on the MEGA65?

20.08.2022 - C64 game 'Knights and Slime' released
Knights and Slimes is a brand new, arcade-style platform game for the Commodore 64 (the greatest 8 bit computer of all time), which you can get as digital download for a bargain (name your own price). The kingdom has been overrun by slimes. Choose your knightly hero and clean up! Features: - Fast-paced, single-screen arcade platforming action. - Random levels so every game plays differently. - 8 knight characters to choose from. - 4 different world areas to play. - Slimes, monsters, and more slimes. - Epic magic spell power ups. - Gain experience points to earn new abilities for your knight. - EasyFlash cart image. - Automatic saving to the cart image.

19.08.2022 - C64 Round Up: August 2022 featuring Knights n Slimes! - new video from 'RetroGamerNation'
The August 2022 edition of the RGN Commodore 64 (C64) Round Up featuring the latest game releases, pixel art, demo and add-on items.

19.08.2022 - Amiga 500 Saved from the Flood (Part 2) - new video from 'Jan Beta'
Jan is finishing restoration work on the Commodore Amiga 500 that was stored in a flooded basement.

18.08.2022 - 'Abbey(s) of the Dead' for Amiga - WIP video 5
This video shows more footage of the future expanded port of L'Abbaye des Morts to the Amiga (1MB) using Scorpion Engine.

18.08.2022 - Amiga Future magazine - Issue 158 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 #158: - Show Reports: Amiga 37 Preview, CLASS 2022. - Previews: Playfield. - Reviews: Vanilla Conquer, Duckstroma, EmotiWorld, Boardgame vs. Amiga: Africa / SAGA / Age Of Thieves, Ball Rider, Aminet News , RNOArchive, httphandler, AxRuntime, AmiBlitz, RETURN Special-ISSUE, Terrible Fire 330. - Special: Trevors Soapbox, Have Amiga Will Travel, Amiga 500 replicas, All about us and our own business, 20 Years Hall of Light, Demoscene. - Workshops: Text editor in practice. - Others: Editorial, Contents, News, Imprint, Readers CD content.

16.08.2022 - New footage (28) for WIP Amiga game 'Souverän Soccer'
'Souverän Soccer' is a (wip) Super Formation Soccer (SNES) like game for unaccelerated stock Amiga 1200 / CD32 and compatible machines (Amiga AGA 020, 14 MHz, no Fast RAM, 50 fps). Now it's time to get serious: we got an almost decent CPU player! This and many many missing pieces of the actual gameplay have been added. Also, there were some improvements to the playfield engine once more.