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19.03.2020 - Next video from 'Retro Recipes' - Peri Plays ELITE! - Part 2 - Commodore 64 Longplay
It's time to wake from hypersleep for an even more fun journey into deep space as we get closer to becoming ELITE! This is part 2 of Commander Gavyn Sykes' try to become an 8-bit space ace...
It's time to wake from hypersleep for an even more fun journey into deep space as we get closer to becoming ELITE! This is part 2 of Commander Gavyn Sykes' try to become an 8-bit space ace...
19.03.2020 - Sneak Preview - 'QUOD INIT EXIT IIo' for C64
QUOD INIT EXIT IIo is a Commodore 64 platformer. It is the sequel of QUOD INIT EXIT and the big brother of QUOD INIT EXIT IIm. Its development is progressing slowly, but hopefully one day it will be finished. This video shows the state the game is currently in.
QUOD INIT EXIT IIo is a Commodore 64 platformer. It is the sequel of QUOD INIT EXIT and the big brother of QUOD INIT EXIT IIm. Its development is progressing slowly, but hopefully one day it will be finished. This video shows the state the game is currently in.
18.03.2020 - DIR PLUS V3.0 for Commodore 64 and Plus/4 released
DIR PLUS is a SD2IEC browser, program starter and file manager solution for your Commodore 64 and Plus/4. The goal with the file management functionality has been, that you never should have to put your SD card in a modern computer for file managing.
DIR PLUS is a SD2IEC browser, program starter and file manager solution for your Commodore 64 and Plus/4. The goal with the file management functionality has been, that you never should have to put your SD card in a modern computer for file managing.
18.03.2020 - New video from 'Retro Recipes' - Let's journey into deep space with Elite! C64 Longplay - Part 1
Don't stay home, join 'Perifractic' on a journey into deep space... because he has never played ELITE! 'Perifractic' is temporarily moving to more frequent videos to support the community.
Don't stay home, join 'Perifractic' on a journey into deep space... because he has never played ELITE! 'Perifractic' is temporarily moving to more frequent videos to support the community.
15.03.2020 - New video from 'Retro Recipes' - Fixing Commodore 64 Colour + Rescue on Fractalus!
In this video 'Perifractic' is serving us the following: "On today's menu let's explore (and try to fix) an idiosyncrasy of Commodore electronics caused by PAL/NTSC conversions, and take a journey to Fractalus!"
In this video 'Perifractic' is serving us the following: "On today's menu let's explore (and try to fix) an idiosyncrasy of Commodore electronics caused by PAL/NTSC conversions, and take a journey to Fractalus!"
15.03.2020 - New Video from '8-Bit Show And Tell': Estimating Pi With Commodore 64 Logo
For Pi Day Robin from '8-Bit Show And Tell' brushes the 35-year-old rust off his Logo skills and attempt to implement a Monte Carlo method estimation of Pi. He also demonstrates a much more accurate Pi calculator for the C64 that's available for other vintage computers too.
For Pi Day Robin from '8-Bit Show And Tell' brushes the 35-year-old rust off his Logo skills and attempt to implement a Monte Carlo method estimation of Pi. He also demonstrates a much more accurate Pi calculator for the C64 that's available for other vintage computers too.
14.03.2020 - New C64 game 'Atic Atac' released and available as free download
'Atic Atac' for C64, originally released for the ZX Spectrum and the BBC Micro, is finally finished, released and available as free download! 'Atic Atac' is an arcade-adventure developed and published by Ultimate Play the Game. The game takes place within a castle in which the player must seek out the 'Golden Key of ACG' by unlocking doors and avoiding enemies.
'Atic Atac' for C64, originally released for the ZX Spectrum and the BBC Micro, is finally finished, released and available as free download! 'Atic Atac' is an arcade-adventure developed and published by Ultimate Play the Game. The game takes place within a castle in which the player must seek out the 'Golden Key of ACG' by unlocking doors and avoiding enemies.
14.03.2020 - New video from 'Adrian Black' - Can you replace your C64 PLA for under $3?
Bad PLA chips (MOS 906114-01) are a super common problem for the breadbin Commodore 64 machines. There are replacements around but they aren't that cheap. How about one you can build yourself at home for under $3?
Bad PLA chips (MOS 906114-01) are a super common problem for the breadbin Commodore 64 machines. There are replacements around but they aren't that cheap. How about one you can build yourself at home for under $3?
12.03.2020 - Addition Video from '8-Bit Show And Tell' - 'California Pains' Easter Egg in 'California Games' for C64
This is a quick video about another Commodore 64 California Games Easter egg that '8-Bit Show And Tell' was unaware of, and was only revealed in an interview with Matt Householder, designer and producer of California Games in 2015.
This is a quick video about another Commodore 64 California Games Easter egg that '8-Bit Show And Tell' was unaware of, and was only revealed in an interview with Matt Householder, designer and producer of California Games in 2015.
12.03.2020 - New video from 'Jan Beta' - Commodore 16 SaRuMan-TED No Mod 64k RAM Expansion
In this episode, 'Jan Beta' is trying Eslapion's SaRuMan TED RAM expansion for the Commodore 16/116. This plug-in device adds 64k of SRAM to the system without any modifications to the PCB.
In this episode, 'Jan Beta' is trying Eslapion's SaRuMan TED RAM expansion for the Commodore 16/116. This plug-in device adds 64k of SRAM to the system without any modifications to the PCB.
12.03.2020 - 'Fix It Felix Jr.' for C64 announced
'Fix It Felix Jr.' was the game featured in the film Wreck It Ralph. While there is already a browser version of the game from Disney and some homebrew versions for consoles, now a C64 port (WIP) was recently announced. So (hopefully) soon you can play as Felix and fix the broken windows as Ralph tries to wreck the building!
'Fix It Felix Jr.' was the game featured in the film Wreck It Ralph. While there is already a browser version of the game from Disney and some homebrew versions for consoles, now a C64 port (WIP) was recently announced. So (hopefully) soon you can play as Felix and fix the broken windows as Ralph tries to wreck the building!
12.03.2020 - 'Games That Weren't' book sneak peak + update
Giving an illustrated snapshot of a wide range of unreleased games from 1975 to 2015, 'The Games That Weren’t' book includes titles across a variety of arcade, home computer, console, handheld and mobile platforms spread across 644 pages. Many games are expanded upon in detail, with those involved sharing their untold stories and recollections, as well as attempting to solve some mysteries along the way.
Giving an illustrated snapshot of a wide range of unreleased games from 1975 to 2015, 'The Games That Weren’t' book includes titles across a variety of arcade, home computer, console, handheld and mobile platforms spread across 644 pages. Many games are expanded upon in detail, with those involved sharing their untold stories and recollections, as well as attempting to solve some mysteries along the way.
11.03.2020 - Amiga game 'Tiny little Slug' available for order
Classic Amiga game is available either on CD, floppy disks or as a download file. A basic Amiga 500 is sufficient to enjoy playing it, though more expanded 68k Amiga systems or a CD32 are also supported. Climb like a snail on walls and ceilings to find the strawberry. As well as the standard difficulty level there's also a slightly easier playing option. For true snail veterans you can play in 'Salty' mode. The game is based on the Metroidvania genre. Find artifacts in four thematically diverse worlds and gain new skills to overcome obstacles.
Classic Amiga game is available either on CD, floppy disks or as a download file. A basic Amiga 500 is sufficient to enjoy playing it, though more expanded 68k Amiga systems or a CD32 are also supported. Climb like a snail on walls and ceilings to find the strawberry. As well as the standard difficulty level there's also a slightly easier playing option. For true snail veterans you can play in 'Salty' mode. The game is based on the Metroidvania genre. Find artifacts in four thematically diverse worlds and gain new skills to overcome obstacles.
11.03.2020 - Amiga game 'Redpill Puzzle' (update) released
In Redpill Puzzle you move around a blue jewel and try to push the green and purple jewels to the exit. However there is a red jewel that stands in the way so get rid of it however you can. This puzzle game is inspired by games like Sokoban and Atomic.
In Redpill Puzzle you move around a blue jewel and try to push the green and purple jewels to the exit. However there is a red jewel that stands in the way so get rid of it however you can. This puzzle game is inspired by games like Sokoban and Atomic.
11.03.2020 - Oldie game 'Tapper' for Amiga available as test version
'Tapper' is a true arcade classic from Bally Midway, which was already available on nearly all 8-Bit machines in the 80s. Now the game will be ported to Amiga. The game is still in development, but there is an early test phase version for download that can be played.
'Tapper' is a true arcade classic from Bally Midway, which was already available on nearly all 8-Bit machines in the 80s. Now the game will be ported to Amiga. The game is still in development, but there is an early test phase version for download that can be played.
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