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19.12.2021 - 'Kung Fu Flash' Firmware v1.32 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: - Optimized code to make it all fit in flash. In this version, all functionality works without requiring the firmware file to be on the SD card

19.12.2021 - 'Devil's Temple' - a spin off of Kung Fu Master for Amiga gets a free playable demo
Well, the the new version of Kung Fu Remaster has now evolved into a spin off game., the official name of the game is... Devil's Temple - Son of the Kung-Fu Master. The developers are adding an extra 5 levels to the game along with combining some of the features of Vigilante such as player weapon pick ups and additional weapons. The game is still on target for early 2022 (likely mid February) and will be for OCS Amigas.

19.12.2021 - Tetris clone for Amiga 'Crazy Columns' Version 1.05 released
Jochen Heffer's 'Crazy Columns' is a clone of the classic Sega-Genesis game Columns for one or two players, which can be played with joystick or keyboard. V1.05 is now available in German or English as free download. The "Bad Buddy" game mode has been revised. From now on you get one point per won round. Whoever has 9 points first, wins the game.

19.12.2021 - 'Sonic the Hedgehog' for C64 - First, long & deep look!
No this is not a dream, it’s real, and it’s here. Sonic The Hedgehog now runs and jumps on your C64! In this video 'Retroluzzer' shows you how to play the game up to the last fight against Dr. Robotnik, but he fails to win this last battle, so he doesn’t spoil it all - and even if he did: there is a second, cooler end sequence if you manage to collect all six chaos emeralds hidden in the game.

19.12.2021 - 'Sonic the Hedgehog' for C64 released and free for download
This is a direct port of "Sonic the Hedgehog" for the SEGA Master System. It has been reverse engineered and manually converted from Z80 to 6502 assembly. It requires a REU of at least 256 KB to run. If 512 KB or more is available, the game can be optionally loaded into the REU completely, to avoid further disk access. The game will use CPU acceleration if available. C128 2MHz mode, SuperCPU 64, Ultimate 64 and Turbo Chameleon have been tested. This is especially recommended on NTSC hardware, which is normally too slow to run without dropping frames. Changes between the Master System and the C64 version include: - No auto-scrolling in Bridge Act 2, - Allow down-scrolling in Jungle Act 2

19.12.2021 - Amiga Future magazine - Issue 154 available for pre-order
The Amiga Future is available as either a single issue or by subscription, either with or without a cover CD in german or english language. Content for #154: - Interviews: Thomas Römer. - Show Reports: Amiga Meeting 2021. - Previews: No More Toxic Man. Reviews: Furtum Sacrum Adventure, Ms Pacman, The Shadows of Sergoth, Brettspiel vs Amiga - The Adventures of Robin Hood, Ad Cosmos Ex Terra, OilWorker, PCMCIA-CF-Adapter, Aminet News, Pixy, Matze 68030-TK2, A3660, Terrible Fire 1230, RGB-to-HDMI (RGB2HDMI), SDBox. - Special: Trevors Soapbox, A note from the editor, Museo Arcade Vintage Ibi. - Workshops: DeepL. - Others: Editorial, Contents, News, Imprint, Readers CD content.

18.12.2021 - New C64 game 'Pillars' released
Pillars is based on the classic arcade game ‘Columns’ that was ported to most of the 16-bit home systems - indeed many people would have had it bundled with their Megadrive. However it seemingly never reached the C64 in the shape of either an official conversion or clone. Until now! You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price).

18.12.2021 - Scene World Podcast Episode #130 - The A500 Mini with Darren Melbourne and Chris Smith
Darren Melbourne returns to the podcast - 5 years after, this time with Retro Games' CTO Chris Smith, they are talking about the upcoming A500 Mini. In this episode, they talk about the rocky way of getting this onto the road and what it means for the Amiga scene and the Amiga competitive gaming scene, as well.

18.12.2021 - Video shows 'MEGA-GEN 64' - Genesis & Mega Drive Gamepad to Commodore C64 & C128 adapter.
MEGA-GEN 64: The Sega Genesis & Mega Drive control pad to Commodore C64 & C128 joystick port adapter. This video describes some of the unofficial features built into the MEGA-GEN 64.

17.12.2021 - C64 Round Up: December 2021 - C64 Gamers' Choice Award 2021 - new video from 'RetroGamerNation'
The December 2021 edition of the RGN Commodore 64 (C64) Round Up featuring the latest game releases, pixel art, demo and add-on items. Feature: RGN C64 Gamers' Choice Award 2021

16.12.2021 - More footage of the comming C64 version of 'Sonic the Hedgehog'
Sonic the Hedgehog - Green Hill Act 1 Playthrough (C64+REU, PAL). The first level of Sonic the Hedgehog, played on a PAL C64. The game will be available as a free download on the December 19th, 2021.

16.12.2021 - 'Turbo Chameleon 64 ' Core update 9q released
'Turbo Chameleon 64 ' is an extremely user-friendly multipurpose C64 cartridge that can be used without opening the computer. It is just plugged to the expansion port of the C64. It can also be operated as a stand-alone unit (since it's basically an FPGA computer like the C-One in a C64 cartridge case), replacing the computer, the floppy drive and the heavy power supply. A docking station providing 4 joystick ports and connectors for an Amiga or C-64 keyboard is available. New in this core, besides several bugfixes: - current mountlist can now be saved as .lst file from the usermenu (F2). - (some) configuration options can be saved to a file from usermenu (F2), and reloaded automatically from a .cfg file matching the loaded file (.d64, .g64, t64, .prg, .p00, .lst). - improved textentry widget. - .cfg and .lst files are recognized in the "space" menu

16.12.2021 - 'Kung Fu Flash' Firmware v1.31 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: The previous version required the firmware file KungFuFlash_v1.30.upd to be present in the root directory of the SD card, otherwise emulation of cartridges (CRT files) would not work. In this version the following cartridge types will not require the firmware file on the SD card: Normal cartridge (8k, 16k, Ultimax), Fun Play, Power Play, Super Games, Ocean type 1, Epyx Fastload, C64 Game System, System 3, Dinamic, Zaxxon, Super Zaxxon, Magic Desk, Domark, HES Australia, EasyFlash, Prophet64, RGCD, Hucky, Drean, C128 Normal Cartridge (external function ROM). The rest of the supported cartridge types require the firmware file KungFuFlash_v1.31.upd in the root directory of the SD card

16.12.2021 - Is The Cheapest Amiga Accelerator Any Good? - new video from 'Noel's Retro Lab'
Let's have a look at the Pi Storm, probably the cheapest Amiga accelerator out there. Is it ready for prime time? Can it compete with the expensive accelerators?

15.12.2021 - C64 game 'Hi-Score' as digital download released
Already released some weeks ago as tape release, you can get the 'Hi-Score' as digital download for a bargain (name your own price). Choose any of the 3 Rad pilots and help save the whole Universe. Hi-Energy, Fast action game play. If you want to buy a tape release The Future Was 8 Bit.