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21.12.2021 - New C64 game 'Scramble Infinity' released and free for download
This brilliant looking remake of Scramble was started by Mirage/Focus already in 2009. After the project seemed to be abandoned, the game has now been released on the Zzap 2022 annual coverdisk which was part of a yearly kickstarter. The version you can download from csdb (link above) is the non-commercial scene release with improved menu music from Jammer.

21.12.2021 - C64 Sketch and Design Book Review - video from 'GRay Defender'
A quick review of the C64 Sketch and Design Book available on Amazon.

21.12.2021 - 'C64 Green Felt Classics' released as free digital download
Three classics Solitaire, Yahtzee and Blackjack reissued as new BASIC V2 type-in listings for the extra nostalgic experience. All three games have in common to make use of the rarely seen ECM (=Extended Color Mode), that brings a complete new and fresh look into C64 games. Please note that Solitaire requires a 1351 Commodore mouse to play (in Joystick Port 2).

21.12.2021 - '2021 C64 Basic Games Compilation' released
A series of three D64 disks containing over 100 games ported from several 8-bit computers to the Commodore 64 in 2021. Free for download.

21.12.2021 - Repairing childhood Commodore 1084S monitor + RGB SCART mod! - new video from 'retrobits'
Ep 51 : A burnt deflection yoke, a mysterious 11 kHz noise, and a spare SCART connector. Can these amazing but wounded monitors from 1988 be saved or perhaps even improved?

21.12.2021 - THEC64 firmware update v1.6.1 available
There is a new firmware upgrad for THEC64, THEC64 Mini and THEVIC20 providing new features and correct issues: - Adds Commodore 1351 mouse support to the C64. - Adds support for up to four joysticks. - Adds support for THEMOUSE. - Adds support for THEGAMEPAD. - Adds a new game Space Lords, a multi-player game that utilises the new mouse and multi-joystick support

20.12.2021 - New C64 Core (211220) for MIST Board available
The MIST board was designed to implement classic 16 bit computers like the Amiga and Atari ST(E) as System-on-a-Chip using modern hardware. But it equally well supports 8 bit systems like the Atari XL, ZX81, ZX Spectrum, C64, Atari VCS, Atari 5200, Colecovision, Apple II, Sega Master System, NES, Odyssey2 and more. New in C64 Core 211220: - CIA Timer fixes, - VIC-II: latch xscroll one pixel later (Happy 2021 demo), - Keyboard numpad symbol support, - REU up to 16 MB with original timings and bus arbitration

20.12.2021 - Monthly Commodore Computer Show - Dec 2021 - Keeping Up With Commodore :) - Video from 'Bread Box Commodore Computer Museum'
This is a rough cut of a potential monthly program bringing all things Commodore together in different segments: Commodore News / Commodore Computer Museum Update / New C64 game / New Hardware / Spotlight Mini Doco / Recap / Recommended Other Youtube Channels to watch etc...

20.12.2021 - C64 game 'Polar Bear in Space!' released
Psytronik Software in association with RGCD are delighted to present an absolutely stunning debut release for the C64 from Unrolled Loop Studios LLC - 'Polar Bear in Space!' Take control of an extremely cute Polar Bear in his quest to run, jump and zap through various alien-infested levels whilst collecting krystals. The game will be available to buy as a COLLECTOR'S EDITION in a stunning full colour printed glossy box that contains the C64 game on 5.25" floppy disk with fantastic artwork by Trevor Storey. A Premium+ disk edition and Budget disk version of the game will also be available along with tape versions of the game.

20.12.2021 - The PiMiga Review - Amiga Emulator for the Raspberry Pi - Episode 116 - new video from '10 Minute Amiga Retro Cast (10MARC)'
This week on 10 Minute Amiga Retro Cast Doug is reviewing the awesome PiMiga software designed for the Raspberry Pi 4 and Pi400 computer. Chris Edwards has done a great job putting the package together. Join me as Doug covers the software, hardware and the cool stuff the PiMiga can do!

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