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15.02.2022 - Protovision Shop: Many Cables Back In Stock
Protovision Shop has restocked their supply of cables in our Online Shop. The 1541tro Freespin cable by Reflex, the popular FM YAM cable pack and many more are all awaiting for you to order. Grab them now!

15.02.2022 - 'Reset64 #14 - December 2021' released as free digital download
Reset Magazine is back and is proud to present Reset64 #14. This issue is packed with the latest news, new game reviews, interviews, columns and feature articles - brimming with love for our favourite 80s micro-computer, the Commodore 64. Featuring: - Anthony Stiller does it again with his beautiful cover art, inspired by one of our favourite genres - the run 'n' gun! - New reviews of a selection of amazing contemporary C64 game releases, including full reviews of Metal Warrior Ultra, Soul Force, Monstro Giganto, Outrage, Turrican 3, Runn n' Gunn, Boxy Moxy and lots more! - We dissect the amazing We Are Stardust album project by LukHash. Hint: We love it! - Louie risks being thrown out to Davey Jones' locker while chatting to Lobo on behalf of C64 game development group Pirates of Zanzibar. Dead man tells no tales, Louie. Arrr! - Kevin packs his knives and sharp sticks before catching up with Micheal Archer to chat about the making of classic C64 run 'n' gunner, Alien 3. Remember, there are no monsters! - Richard Tappenden joins to crew to tell us reasons why, in 5 different ways! - Frank Gasking of Games That Weren't makes a special appearance to discuss run 'n' gun themed games that never quite made it. It's a real tear jerker. - Brand new Blow the Cartridge comic from Cameron Davis, based on the classic run 'n' gun Turrican. - and much more...

15.02.2022 - C64 game 'U-Type' released and free for download
'U-Type is a a quick shoot em up for the C64, made with some help from the Shoot 'Em' Up Construction Kit by Sensible Software and Sideway Hacked Version by Jon Wells, Modified SEUCK framework. Music by Dwayne Bakewell. Featuring: - Hard at the start until you get the good power up. - Shortish Game. - Does have an end screen. - New Background Scrolling Effects. - 4 weapon power ups and extra life power up. - Chose Music or Sound FX on the Title Screen. - D64 has Load/Save of Hi-Scores

15.02.2022 - 'Glamorous Zombie Flakes' - new experimental Amiga builds released
Glamorous Zombie Flakes is an old-school, console-style RPG where the player must guide Katherine, Lydia, and friends as they join a modeling agency and then use their talents to cure zombies of their bizarre affliction. Two additional Amiga releases have been now added to address reported issues with the original. The first one, gzfamigafix.zip uses a different OS routine to set the color palette, as the old palette routine may run slower than expected on AGA systems. The second build, gzfamigafix2.zip, also contains experimental support for CD32 gamepads.

13.02.2022 - New C64 port of 'Berzerk' released
This port of the old arcade hit from 'Stern' was once again made by Arlasoft. Your goal in 'Berzerk' is to clear each screen of robots and then leave via one of the exits, avoiding the electrified walls. Doing so will earn you a bonus, but leaving a screen before all the robots are killed will cause you to be labelled a chicken and forfeit any bonus. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price).

13.02.2022 - Did You Know? #4 - new video from 'Bread Box Commodore Computer Museum'
50 things you didn't know about Commodore Computers: #4 Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and Commodore Computers.

12.02.2022 - C64 game 'Wordle 64' released and free for download
Wordle 64 is another try on the the well known web-based Wordle word game developed by Josh Wardle for Commodore 64.

12.02.2022 - How to diagnose and fix a C64 with bargain basement tools - new video from 'Adrian's Digital Basement'
In today's video, Adrian demonstrates troubleshooting and fixing a C64 with only inexpensive tools. No $3000 oscilloscope, $350 desoldering iron or fancy multimeter. Just a set of inexpensive tools that can give you amazing abilities for cheap.

12.02.2022 - $20 Commodore Amiga 2000 Ewaste Find! - new video from 'Retro Hack Shack'
Let's explore this Commodore Amiga 2000 that was found at ewaste for $20. Hear the silly story of how 'Retro Hack Shack' got it and then explores the innards to see what needs to be fixed.

12.02.2022 - Did You Know? #3 - new video from 'Bread Box Commodore Computer Museum'
50 things you didn't know about Commodore Computers: #3 - Commodore's Helped Save Lives at USA's Worst Hotel Fire.

11.02.2022 - Did You Know? #2 - new video from 'Bread Box Commodore Computer Museum'
50 things you didn't know about Commodore Computers: #2 The police fingerprint system on a Commodore 128.

11.02.2022 - The VIC-10 and VIC-30 - Commodore UKs Cancelled Computers - new video from '8-Bit Show And Tell'
In 1982, Commodore UK was planning a full range of home microcomputers to meet every budget. The VIC-20 was a success, and they wanted to add a VIC-10 at an even lower price point, and a 16K VIC-30 to sit below the upcoming top-end CBM-64 or VIC-64, which ended up being called the Commodore 64. But rapidly changing market conditions, led by the release of the ZX Spectrum, meant there was ultimately no place for the VIC-10 (aka Ultimax or Commodore Max Machine) in the UK, and the VIC-30 was quietly shelved. We'll look through several UK-based Commodore magazines from 1982 to figure out the story behind these little-known computers that were cancelled, relegating the VIC-30 to vapourware and the VIC-10 / MAX to only the Japanese market.

10.02.2022 - Rogue64 - unboxing and gameplay - new video from 'Scene World Magazine'
Merman unboxes the cartridge edition of Rogue64, from Badger Punch Games and Bitmap Soft. This is a Roguelike game for the C64, based on the earlier Rogue4K, coming on a physical cartridge. The boxed version includes some great extras as revealed in the video, and a digital download is also available to purchase.

10.02.2022 - 'Kung Fu Flash' Firmware v1.35 released
'Kung Fu Flash' is a cartridge for the Commodore 64 by Kim Jorgensen that packs a punch. It can emulate different cartridge types, load PRG files and use D64 disk images. Just place your desired CRT, PRG or D64 files on a FAT formatted microSD card and use the built-in launcher to execute them. New in this update: - Support VICE v2.0 CRT file format (C64 and C128). - Support WarpSpeed 128.

10.02.2022 - C64 game 'Fold'em' released
Fold'em is a puzzle game where the player has to clear all other (white) squares with his own blue square (robot). A "folding" effect is created, which is the inspiration for the name of the game. You have 3 failed attempts (level restart) available, but since there is a password after each completed level, the time limit shouldn't be a problem either. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price).