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01.01.2022 - 'BMC64 V3.9' released
BMC64 is a bare metal fork of VICE's C64 emulator optimized for the Raspberry Pi. It has 50hz/60hz smooth scrolling, low video/audio latency and a number of other features that make it perfect for building your own C64 replica machine. In V3.9 there a REU to cartridge menu was added, so now it' s easy to play 'Sonic' on your BMC64 :-)

01.01.2022 - 'Tenebra' for Plus/4 released
Tenebra is an atmospheric puzzle game with rogue-like elements. Guide the hapless protagonist to the exit, but also keep in mind that he is afraid of darkness and refuses to walk in the dark areas. The game contains 25 levels and works on both PAL and NTSC machines. After the C64 version, now there is a Plus/4 port. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price).

01.01.2022 - Repairing a couple C64s which are serving up 'hot chips' - new video from 'Adrian's Digital Basement'
It's been quite a while since Adrian has done some C64 repairs, so let's tackle two motherboards with the ultra common black screen.

01.01.2022 - New C64/C128 hardware Kickstarter campaign - 'The Orange Cartridge'
The Orange Cartridge is a simple FPGA cartridge for the C64 (and C128) aimed at people who want to experiment with making their own cartridges beyond simple ROM expansions. A key feature is that full schematics and layouts will be published, and the full toolchain to generate the bitstreams is open source software.

01.01.2022 - 'Digital Talk' #110 released
The german C64 disk magazine Digital Talk issue 110 was just recently released and can be downloaded for free.

01.01.2022 - C64 game 'Retaliate DX' released
'Retaliate DX' is an 8-bit reimagining of a mobile/Roku game by Romans I XVI, developed by Marcelo Lv Cabral, Trevor Storey, Richard Bayliss, Antonio Savona and Jon Eggleton for the Commodore 64/128 personal computer. Published by RGCD and Psytronik Software in 2021. Game Features: - A unique twist on the shmup formula. - Refined game play and improved 8-bit graphics. - Kick ass soundtrack based on the original Roku game score. - Unlock additional ships and customize their appearance in the hangar. - 4 skill levels with multiple enemy wave formations. - Reach the Earth-Martian Station and get an honor medal for each level. - Play with Joystick or SNES controller with a user port adapter. - Full PAL & NTSC compatibility. - Localized in English, Brazilian Portuguese and Spanish! You can get the game as digital download for little money, and there is a preview for download here.

31.12.2021 - C64 game 'Apeshit' released
'Apeshit', a fast onebutton reaction game for the Commodore 64 by Megastyle, is a one button game where you jump from tree to tree while you try to avoid the scary insects. On the left tree Ape slides down the trunk, and on the right side ape climb up. Try to pick up bananas to gain extra points, but watch it so you don't jump into a branch while trying to pick it up. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price).

31.12.2021 - More footage on WIP Amiga game 'Amidar'
This remake of Amidar, the 1982 arcade game, for Amiga 500 is still work in progress (but almost complete). Several bugs are present in this video, specially in the end, but it gives a good idea on how well it is going already.

30.12.2021 - V1.2 update for C64 game 'Scramble Infinity' released
This brilliant looking remake of Scramble from Mirage/Focus with music by Jammer/MSL was released on the Zzap 2022 annual coverdisk which was part of a yearly kickstarter. The new version is the non-commercial scene release and now has hi-score table saving support.

30.12.2021 - WIP C64 game 'Robot Jet Action' - Final Preview (Complete)
The second and final preview of Robot Jet Action, exclusively on the ZZAP! 64 2022 annual covermount.

29.12.2021 - Commodore Amiga 1000 Restoration - new video from 'The 8-Bit Guy'
The 8-Bit Guy started to work on an Amiga documentary about two years ago and one of the things he needed for it, was an stock Amiga 1000. He only had one that was modified. Finally, he now got a stock machine as donation, but it needs some restoration service.

29.12.2021 - New C64 game 'Lane Crazy' announced as free digital download coming January 2022
Blazon - Games Division is very proud to present to you Lane Crazy. A fun little vertical scrolling hi-score attack party game. This game is guaranteed to drive you crazy if you keep on losing constantly. Lane crazy features the following: - Complete loading screen presentation. - Front end presentation with options screen added. - Hi Score table (including a hi score saver, if playing on D64/disk). - Stylish in game graphics. - Quirky music. - 8 levels of crazy ball rolling fun. - PAL and NTSC compatible.

28.12.2021 - 'Sonic the Hedgehog V1.2' - another update for the C64 game of the year released
The recently released C64 port of "Sonic the Hedgehog" from the SEGA Master System has been updated again. This new versiona few more bugs that were found: - Fixed hang on SuperCPU during SEGA logo, - Fixed checkpoint behaviour after using a continue, - Fixed special stages appearing after a boss fight, - Fixed Sonic’s idle time check

27.12.2021 - PDF Retro magazine REV'n'GE issue #129 for download
REV'n'GE (Retro Emulator Vision and Game) is an Italian and English language PDF magazine, not only for Commodore fans, that mainly focus on game REViews.

26.12.2021 - 'Doomball' for Plus/4 released
Like for the C64, also the Plus/4 got it's port of DoomBall, a Commodore PET conversion of 'POLF: the game of balls and holes' by David Given. Search the maze for the ball and move it into the hole. The game is free for download.