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18.10.2022 - Gameplay video: 'Aquabyss' - finally released Amiga game
'Aquabyss' is a stratetic simulation game for Amiga that was in development since 2018 by AgedCoder. Now it was presented at 'Amiga37'. A digital download version for purchase (and later probably also a boxed version) can be obtained here. The minimum hardware required to run the game is an Amiga 68000, 2 MB Chip, 8 MB Fast RAM, and 15 MB of free hard drive space. More info see here.

17.10.2022 - C64 game 'The Konia Project' released
The Konia project is a game for C64 where you can play 3 games "inside" a Nok... ehm, an old "Konia" cellphone, while funny text messages entertain. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price).

15.10.2022 - My "Introduction to the MEGA65" video for the MEGA65 Webpage - video from 'retroCombs'
Learn about the MEGA65 in the brief introductory video describing the beginnings of the MEGA65, the hardware, what you can do now, and what you'll be able to later. At the end, learn about additional MEGA65 resources and how to order or reserve your own.

15.10.2022 - C64 game 'Outpost' released
Outpost is a short entry for the Retro Platform Jam #5. You can play the game online or get it as digital download for a bargain (name your own price). Story: You wake up in your bunk and try to find out what's up. It's a short game, no big surprises. Press Up to search/use (the active item), Down to kneel, Space to toggle the active item.

14.10.2022 - New at AMIGAstore.eu - 'ArcadeR Joystick'
Compatible with all Classic Amiga computers: A500, A500+, A600, A1200, A1500, A2000, A2500, A3000, A4000, A4000T and CD32. Also compatible with the MiST, MiSTer, Commodore C64/C128, Atari ST, Atari XL, Atari 2600, Amstrad CPC, and MSX computers.

13.10.2022 - We Must Save These Amiga 500 Hard Disks | Trash to Treasure- new video from 'RMC'
Commodore Amiga Hard Disk time today. Unobtainable upgrades on budget back in the day for everyone. But now they have three examples in the cave in varying conditions that deserve attention. Let's see how they are tested before a restoration is considered.

12.10.2022 - C64 game 'Minotrace' released
'Minotrace' is an 3D maze game from Dr.Mortal Wombat (Ball and Chain, Gates of the Ancient, Plekthora). Race against the clock to escape from the convoluted dungeons of the rainbow zebra. This little snack game was build to showcase a grid based ray-casting routine written with the Oscar C compiler. Eight different labyrinth creating routines provide 27 levels of increasing size and complexity. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price).

12.10.2022 - The Commander X16 has finally arrived! - new video from 'The 8-Bit Guy'
Believe it or not, it's been 3 years since the last update on the Commander X16 project. A lot of people might have thought, the project was dead or just had forgotten about it. But now The 8-Bit Guy has received the final prototype, which is basically the production board. See in this video, what the Commander X16 has to offer in this stage.

12.10.2022 - Video: QUOD INIT EXIT IIo for C64 - preview #6
QUOD INIT EXIT IIo, the loosely-related big-size sequel of QUOD INIT EXIT, is a platformer with original mechanics, a few puzzle elements and an unprecedented graphical engine. The development continues - and again the list of changes since the previous preview is quite long. I you feel like giving the game a go, download the playable preview from here.

10.10.2022 - Video & Audio Capture Tutorial for the Commodore Amiga - Episode 136 - new video from '10 Minute Amiga Retro Cast (10MARC)'
This week on 10 Minute Amiga Retro Cast Doug is sharing my methods for video and audio capture from my Amiga computers. Join him as he shows you how to get HDMI output and HDMI capture for yourself.

09.10.2022 - 'H.E.R.O.' for the VIC-20 released and free for download
Back in 1984, Activision released the game H.E.R.O. by John van Ryzin for the Atari 2600. Later it was ported to several 8-Bit systems. But it took until In February 2022, until someone started porting it to the VIC-20. And it was managed to achieve the task. Now the game is available and ready to be played on a 32 KB expanded VIC-20. And the best thing: You can get it as digital download for free.

09.10.2022 - C64 game 'JITNOG V2' released
'JITNOG - Judge In The Name Of God' is a multiple choice adventure. Story: You are JITNOG, the Judge In The Name Of God. Your task is to do the punishment in His name. God has given you a set of ten rules which are set in stone. In order not to offend you God, you need to follow his rules closely. Also you must not work to slow, as all our time on this earth is limited. All the best and may you PUNISH well! V1 was created during the KluJam #9 in April 2022, while the improved V2 was just recently released at the Commodore-Treffen Graz.

08.10.2022 - Amiga game 'Minky' released
'Minky' is a very nice looking platformer game for Amiga, which was in development for some time. Now the game gets a full release, featuring 28 Levels, each one can be accessed by a password. Required: Amiga 500 (512k Chip / 512k Slow). You can get the game as digital version for little money. If you like to test it first, you can get a demo version here.

07.10.2022 - C64 Round Up: October 2022 featuring Captain Ishtar - new video from 'RetroGamerNation'
The Octboer 2022 edition of the RGN Commodore 64 (C64) Round Up featuring the latest game releases, pixel art, demo and add-on items.

06.10.2022 - Metro Siege (and more) Update for October 4th 2022
Here's a progress report for MetroSiege, the 2 player retro pixel art arcade/console style brawler game by BitBeamCannon, as well as a platformer-action game they're making using the Scorpion Engine by Erik Hogan.