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31.08.2021 - Amiga shooter/platformer game 'Hideous' re-released
Hideous is inspired by the game Zamzara for C64. The game is generally joystick controlled and you have several weapons at your disposal: Space for smart bomb, right shift for missile, left shift for mine web, pull down and hold for death scream. Hideous struggles with graphical glitches and appears to be most stable on v1.2 Amiga 500 systems. The game was originally released in July 1993 as licenceware by 5th Dimension Software. Now you can it get as digital download for a bargain (name your own price).
Hideous is inspired by the game Zamzara for C64. The game is generally joystick controlled and you have several weapons at your disposal: Space for smart bomb, right shift for missile, left shift for mine web, pull down and hold for death scream. Hideous struggles with graphical glitches and appears to be most stable on v1.2 Amiga 500 systems. The game was originally released in July 1993 as licenceware by 5th Dimension Software. Now you can it get as digital download for a bargain (name your own price).
31.08.2021 - Commodore Magic Voice Software Prototype and Easter Eggs - new Video from '8-Bit Show And Tell'
We take a look at the Commodore Magic Voice Speech Module which promised a full library of compatible software for the Commodore 64, but in reality only a few titles shipped. We examine the three released titles that support Magic Voice: GORF, Wizard of Wor, and the rare A Bee C's, along with some little-known Easter Eggs in these games. And we also look at the newly discovered Magic Desk 1+ prototype, programmed by John Feagans and rescued by Chuck Hutchins and Santo Nucifora. Many, many related links below!
We take a look at the Commodore Magic Voice Speech Module which promised a full library of compatible software for the Commodore 64, but in reality only a few titles shipped. We examine the three released titles that support Magic Voice: GORF, Wizard of Wor, and the rare A Bee C's, along with some little-known Easter Eggs in these games. And we also look at the newly discovered Magic Desk 1+ prototype, programmed by John Feagans and rescued by Chuck Hutchins and Santo Nucifora. Many, many related links below!
31.08.2021 - Ultimate64 / II+ Firmware 3.10 updates + 1571 and 1581 benchmarks - new video from 'retrobits'
Ep 43 : Ultimate 64 and 1541 UII+ Firmware 3.10 - new features and enhancements reviewed + 1571 and 1581 emulation benchmarked against real Commodore hardware.
Ep 43 : Ultimate 64 and 1541 UII+ Firmware 3.10 - new features and enhancements reviewed + 1571 and 1581 emulation benchmarked against real Commodore hardware.
30.08.2021 - Video: 'Duckstroma' - Amiga WIP 6
More footage of work in progress 'Duckstroma', a game is built using Scorpion Engine. It should work on a stock Amiga 500 1MB, when it's finished.
More footage of work in progress 'Duckstroma', a game is built using Scorpion Engine. It should work on a stock Amiga 500 1MB, when it's finished.
30.08.2021 - Video shows early alpha of the Amiga 500 of 'Pacman'
Very faithful remake of the original coin op in 68k assembly.
Very faithful remake of the original coin op in 68k assembly.
29.08.2021 - Amiga 600 Adventures: The Commodore A600 and Furia Accelerator build and Review - Part 2 - new video from '10 Minute Amiga Retro Cast (10MARC)'
This week on 10 Minute Amiga Retro Cast we are exploring the Commodore Amiga 600 in more detail, and trying to figure out what went wrong with this Amiga 500 replacement. Join Doug as he opens the old girl up and sees what makes her tick, and then upgrade her to at least 1990 levels of power! We will be installing the Furia A600 accelerator as well as the EX01 1 MB Chip RAM card with added Real Time Clock and Clockport headers. Will the A600 become my favorite Amiga? Will the Furia work with standard Compact Flash cards? Will Doug stay sober until the end of the show? Find out by watching this weeks episode!
This week on 10 Minute Amiga Retro Cast we are exploring the Commodore Amiga 600 in more detail, and trying to figure out what went wrong with this Amiga 500 replacement. Join Doug as he opens the old girl up and sees what makes her tick, and then upgrade her to at least 1990 levels of power! We will be installing the Furia A600 accelerator as well as the EX01 1 MB Chip RAM card with added Real Time Clock and Clockport headers. Will the A600 become my favorite Amiga? Will the Furia work with standard Compact Flash cards? Will Doug stay sober until the end of the show? Find out by watching this weeks episode!
29.08.2021 - Amiga port of 'Jackal' is on its way - first demo version available and ready for download and play
Jackal, also distributed under the title of Top Gunner, is an overhead run'n gun-style shoot-'em-up video game by Konami released for the arcades in 1986. The player must maneuver an armed jeep in order to rescue prisoners of war (POWs) trapped in enemy territory. Jackal was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) on September 1988 in North America. This project attempts to port the NES version with some graphical improvements on the Amiga (OCS-ECS) platform. First demo version available for you to download and play. It's a very WIP version so don't expect too much from it!
Jackal, also distributed under the title of Top Gunner, is an overhead run'n gun-style shoot-'em-up video game by Konami released for the arcades in 1986. The player must maneuver an armed jeep in order to rescue prisoners of war (POWs) trapped in enemy territory. Jackal was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) on September 1988 in North America. This project attempts to port the NES version with some graphical improvements on the Amiga (OCS-ECS) platform. First demo version available for you to download and play. It's a very WIP version so don't expect too much from it!
28.08.2021 - Did I buy a PRICELESS Commodore 64D Prototype? - new video from 'Retro Recipes'
Have we found a rare Commodore 64 split-level prototype, or simply a 3rd party product NOBODY has ever seen before? Slam dunk or damn junk?!
Have we found a rare Commodore 64 split-level prototype, or simply a 3rd party product NOBODY has ever seen before? Slam dunk or damn junk?!
27.08.2021 - Soulless 2: The Armour of Gods (C64) - New 2021 Game - new video by 'RetroGamerNation'
Soulless 2: The Armour of Gods game showcase for the Commodore 64. Available to pre-order from 1 September 2021 from Psytronik.
Soulless 2: The Armour of Gods game showcase for the Commodore 64. Available to pre-order from 1 September 2021 from Psytronik.
27.08.2021 - Amiga game 'Outliner' re-released
Outliner is an arcade shooter for Amiga. The game was originally released in 1996. It is an Asteroids-style action game for one or two players. It was an evolution of Roton, Xenex, and similar rotary shooters, here distinguished by two player co-op and combat modes, and the hi-res wireframe look. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price).
Outliner is an arcade shooter for Amiga. The game was originally released in 1996. It is an Asteroids-style action game for one or two players. It was an evolution of Roton, Xenex, and similar rotary shooters, here distinguished by two player co-op and combat modes, and the hi-res wireframe look. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price).
26.08.2021 - Can the Sun Help This Amiga 500? - new video from 'Noel's Retro Lab'
Today Noel is taking a sad-looking Amiga 500 and restoring it into something much better looking and much more functional. He tries both retrobrighting with sun (sunbrighting?) and with liquid hydrogen peroxide with different results. Finally, he swaps out the internal floppy disk drive for a Gotek with an external OLED screen.
Today Noel is taking a sad-looking Amiga 500 and restoring it into something much better looking and much more functional. He tries both retrobrighting with sun (sunbrighting?) and with liquid hydrogen peroxide with different results. Finally, he swaps out the internal floppy disk drive for a Gotek with an external OLED screen.
26.08.2021 - Also WIP Amiga game 'Boss Machine' gets a new video teaser
'Boss Machine', a SHMUP for Amiga in the making, that was started, while creator Kevin Saunders was working on his projects 'Iridium' and 'Reshoot Proxima III', of which we also had some new footage today.
'Boss Machine', a SHMUP for Amiga in the making, that was started, while creator Kevin Saunders was working on his projects 'Iridium' and 'Reshoot Proxima III', of which we also had some new footage today.
26.08.2021 - WIP C64 game 'Wor2one' - video shows development status and game updates
Wor2one shall be the ultimate multiplayer shooter for the Commodore 64. The ever first with online high score capability. Features: - single and multiplayer gameplay. - co-op or competing play - up to you. - 30 levels / 3 settings / 3 boss fights. - unlockable comics. - worldwide global high scores & statistics
globally visible personal competitions. System requirements: C64, C128, The C64 /mini, Ultimate 64, Turbo Chameleon 64, DTV and decent emulators are all supported, both NTSC and PAL systems.
Wor2one shall be the ultimate multiplayer shooter for the Commodore 64. The ever first with online high score capability. Features: - single and multiplayer gameplay. - co-op or competing play - up to you. - 30 levels / 3 settings / 3 boss fights. - unlockable comics. - worldwide global high scores & statistics
globally visible personal competitions. System requirements: C64, C128, The C64 /mini, Ultimate 64, Turbo Chameleon 64, DTV and decent emulators are all supported, both NTSC and PAL systems.
26.08.2021 - C64 shooter 'Zeta Wing' Version 1.2 released
Zeta Wing is a fun vertical shoot-em-up for the Commodore 64, inspired by the arcade game Gemini Wing, and winner of both the RGN Gamers' Choice Award 2020 for the Commodore 64, and Indie Retro News Budget Game Of The Year 2020. Updates for v1.2: - Added save for settings (remembers auto-fire and difficulty level, plus high-scores). - Can save settings (including high scores) to either device 8 or 9. - Cartridge version is now Easy Flash and will auto-save settings to cartridge. - Disk version now has a proper loading screen.
Zeta Wing is a fun vertical shoot-em-up for the Commodore 64, inspired by the arcade game Gemini Wing, and winner of both the RGN Gamers' Choice Award 2020 for the Commodore 64, and Indie Retro News Budget Game Of The Year 2020. Updates for v1.2: - Added save for settings (remembers auto-fire and difficulty level, plus high-scores). - Can save settings (including high scores) to either device 8 or 9. - Cartridge version is now Easy Flash and will auto-save settings to cartridge. - Disk version now has a proper loading screen.
26.08.2021 - Video trailer: Amiga game 'Reshoot Proxima 3' at Gamescom 2021
Reshoot Proxima 3 - a new Amiga game in 2021. This is the Gamescom 2021 trailer. Want to support this work and get detailed info about designing Reshoot Proxima 3: Visit: www.patreon.com/loewenstein
Reshoot Proxima 3 - a new Amiga game in 2021. This is the Gamescom 2021 trailer. Want to support this work and get detailed info about designing Reshoot Proxima 3: Visit: www.patreon.com/loewenstein
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