Commodore News

Freshly fished out of the net...

Here you will find all the latest Commodore news - mostly related to C64 - Amiga - C128 - Plus/4 - VIC-20 - PET. This ticker contains news about new game and hardware releases, latest video and podcast uploads, trivia and product information. All freshly fished from the web. RSS feed available!

News filter:
All C64 Amiga C128 Plus/4 VIC-20 PET

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).

10.02.2022 - C64 game 'C64Hunt v1.1' released
Salvage, once again, yet another discovered lost S.S. Tramiel cargo liner lost-at-sea and filled to the brim with lost Commodore-related booty. The new updated v.1.1 has a new feature 'Nitrogen Narcosis' finally added along with some new treasures to behold. Also, a kool new Mo art screen is added to the game for your visual enjoyment. Kick your sunday shoes off and relax... and slowwww downnnn with your favorite home gaming computer system, the C64. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price).

10.02.2022 - 'Akumajou Dracula' - a Castlevania port for Amiga - new prototype demo version available
This WIP port of Castlevania for Amiga could be the next great project after Green Beret port. New in this update: - Added the famous "Vampire Killer" soundtrack, which is the correct one for this game and stage, replacing the previous one. A great Paula 4 channels rendition by the talented musician Estrayk/Capsule^Scoopex, based on the original by Satoe Terashima. - Fixed an issue with jumping whip attacks. Now it'll be easier to hit high candles. - Press and Hold attack button to throw knives (when available), for those who don't have 3 buttons CD32 compatible pad.

10.02.2022 - C64 game 'Bugs Inc.' released and free for download
Welcome new member of the great Bugs Incorporated family. Your first mission will be to exterminate the giant worm pests called 'Giant malum cimex' and the spiders 'Aspersos maculis aranea giant'. 'Bugs Inc.' is a little single screen platformer in classic arcade style. You can get the game as digital download for free.

08.02.2022 - 'Green Beret' port for Amiga released and free for download - Updated February 08, 2022
Green Beret, also known as Rush'N Attack, is a Konami game released in 1985 on the arcades and later ported to several home systems. But it was never released for the Amiga back then. Updated February 08, 2022: - Added better siren sounds at the beginning. No loading pause for boss music at boss truck. Some other fixes and improvements. Updated February 06, 2022: - Added BGM 2, which is the music track that will play on stages 2 and 4. Updated February 05, 2022: - the higher jump added in February 03 update ruins the game for many people: it defeats the purpose of ladders, since you can simply jump to reach another floor.

06.02.2022 - 'Vanilla Conquer' - Amiga port of Command & Conquer
Vanilla Conquer is a port of Command & Conquer (a.k.a. Command & Conquer: Tiberian Dawn or simply C&C/C&C1) for Amigas equipped with Apollo/Vampire V4 PiStorm/Emu-68 accelerators.

06.02.2022 - BBC Micro core ported to the 'Turbo Chameleon 64'
A port of the MiST BBC Micro core for the Turbo Chameleon 64 cartridge was just released. Turbo Chameleon 64 is an extremely user-friendly multipurpose C64 cartridge that can be used without opening the computer. The MiST BBC Micro core is an experimental core, and while the developer will do his utmost to make sure it works for everyone and will try to help solve any problems that arise, you run this core entirely at your own risk.

06.02.2022 - Amiga WIP game 'CyberPunk Alien City' - Demo version for download
The Cyberpunk City of Night Bloom are invaded by the Aliens , Marc the Mercenary have work to do... 'CyberPunk Alien City' is a work in progress, ECS/AGA game for The Amiga Computer , featurings Dual Playfield with 4 bitplanes per playfield(AGA) , 50hz on stock Amigas and more, a some kind of space invaders with multiple weapons , great cyberpunk atmosfera with awesome graphics from ansimuz.

06.02.2022 - Did You Know? #1 - new video from 'Bread Box Commodore Computer Museum'
50 things you didn't know about Commodore Computers: #1 The Coup that didn't happen, but imagine if it had!

06.02.2022 - New C64 WIP game 'The Machinations' - preview for download available
The Machinations is an automation puzzle game for C64. Transport the binary cell from the source to the target using the modules at your disposal. The game is a remake of The Sequence by One Man Band. The preview version for download contains 2 module types, 10 levels, and quite possibly, bugs. The full version of the game will feature six module types, around 40 levels including sandbox levels, sound effects, and (hopefully) no bugs. The planned release date is towards the end of March.