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30.07.2021 - 'Turbo Chameleon 64' Core update 9o 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: FPGA Core: - Added 720x576 resolutions. Filebrowser: - G64 files can be autostarted by pressing RETURN on them in the file browser. - D64 and G64 files can be autostarted by using CBM+E (execute) action, which is also available in the file-action menu (space). - enabled copying files into D64 images. - (re)enabled "rename" in the file-action (space) menu in CDTV mode.

29.07.2021 - The Ultimate Retro Chip Tester? - new video from 'Noel's Retro Lab'
Let's have a close look at the Retro Chip Tester Pro. With a list of hundreds of different retro chips and even the ability to read the contents of ROMs and use special adapters, is this the ultimate chip tester? Let's build one from scratch and find out (in spite of making a few mistakes along the way).

29.07.2021 - WIP Amiga game 'Creeping Me Out: Hex Night' - Swamp Experiments No1
In this video of 'Creeping Me Out: Hex Night', we see first footage with semi functional enemies of the Swamp. 'Creeping Me Out: Hex Night' is going to be an action platformer in the vein of Turrican & Castlevania, made in Scorpion Engine. A demo version is available now. Get the download and more information from here.

29.07.2021 - Release of new Amiga game 'Turbo Tomato' by Bitmap Soft announced
'Turbo Tomato' is a high-explosive arena battle game, coming soon for the Classic Amiga platform from NIVRIG GAMES and BITMAP SOFT. Take control of Turbo and Nitra Tomato in fast, one or two player co-op arcade action across four non-linear worlds packed with power ups, bonus items and increasingly dangerous crazed mutant fruit and vegetables! Going live this Saturday 31st of July @ 9am UK.

28.07.2021 - Size Optimizing Tricks in 10 PRINT Orthogonal for Commodore 64 - new Video from '8-Bit Show And Tell'
We look at a new take on the famous 10 PRINT program, which makes an orthogonal (at right angles to the screen) maze instead of the classic diagonal maze. Additionally, it's been optimized down to a 32 byte file size for entry in a competition. It turns out there are some complications with the tricks used when run on a real Commodore 64. So we dig into it to figure out what's going on and end up discussing BASIC program structure, how PRG files are stored on disk, and how real C64 RAM initializes differently than on C64 emulators.

27.07.2021 - Amiga CD32 FMV Failure! This thing is a mess, can it be saved? - new video from 'RMC'
In an era of failed console and computer releases the CD32 is up there. It had potential but ultimately was too little, too late. What's even more obscure than failed consoles is failed peripherals for failed consoles and this FMV module is just such an example. Costing nearly the same price as the console itself it promised smooth MPEG1 playback of videos. Looking at the condition of it however that's unlikely. Lets see if we can repair it.

27.07.2021 - Coming soon: C64 game 'Polar Bear in Space!'
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.

27.07.2021 - Part 2: Ten cool things you will do with a MEGA65 - new video by 'Steven Combs'
Commodore computing fans will soon have a new device to add to their collection of retro-computers, the MEGA65. In part 2 of this video and companion blog post, Steven looks at what makes the MEGA65 special and then share items six through ten of the ten cool things you will do with the MEGA65 that you can't do with any other Commodore-inspired recreations such as The C64. As promised, he includes a bonus item (with a special guest) for a cool dozen things you will do with the MEGA65.

26.07.2021 - 'Muddy Racers' - upcoming C64 game from Protovision
'Muddy Racers' will be a new single screen arcade racer coming from Protovision! This C64 game will feature a great one player challenge plus game modes for up to four players and will be the first racer to support the upcoming hardware Protopad (the best gamepad ever created for the C64!) and MultiJoy (our upcoming 8 player adapter).

26.07.2021 - Amiga game 'Liminalia' released and free for download
The very first multiplayer game made in the Scorpion Engine. Adapt to seasonal changes as you battle in this 48 hour Kiwijam game. Two players required. - Race to collect the season changing orbs, or - Push each other off the screen repeatedly.

26.07.2021 - Yet Another Boring C64 Repair - new video from 'Jan Beta'
Jan is taking a look at another Commodore 64 and encounter some mods and a surprisingly simple fix.

26.07.2021 - Raspberry Pi400 and Amiberry Review and Tutorial - Amiga OS 3.2 - Episode 103 - new video from '10 Minute Amiga Retro Cast (10MARC)'
This week on 10 Minute Amiga Retro Cast Doug did a special presentation for "The Amigos Amigathon", and they raised over $7000 for Children's Miracle Network! He is so glad he could be part of that. The Pi400 came out last year, and it is a wonderful $100 computer system with an integrated keyboard, and just happens to be an awesome home for the equally awesome Amiberry software to host Amiga Emulation. Join Doug as he discusses setting up the Pi400, installing Amiberry and getting a full AmigaOS 3.2 install on this little marvel.

25.07.2021 - The Great Commodore Brand Heist - new video by 'Nostalgia Nerd'
Commodore, a brand that has been with us for decades. As synonymous with computing as ICL or IBM, but almost universally loved. Commodore brought us the C64, the SX64, the Commodore Amiga, The Commodore PET Smartphone... WHAT. Yes, in 2015, a company known as Commodore Business Machines released a Commodore branded smartphone, and then seemingly vanished. This video explores what happened with that Smartphone before finding out what the company are doing these days...

24.07.2021 - Firmware version 3.10 / Core 1.41 for Ultimate 64 and 1541 Ultimate-II released
Changes since official release (3.9 / 1.37): Added features - Hardware emulation of 1571 and 1581 drives (U2+ / U64 only) - MFM support on 1571, with enhanced G71 format to store MFM tracks - Added audio samples for insert / remove floppy disk - Added second drive sound to speaker output - Possiblity to use your own drive sound samples - Custom U64 palettes - SystemInfo Page, showing drive, cartridge and storage status (under F4 key) - Flash Disk, to store drive roms, sounds, cartridges and such - Cartridges are now always CRT files. Selected by filename in the config - Cartridge compatibility check and reporting - Plus Various UI Improvements and many bugfixes... GMOD2 support, including EEPROM (U2+ / U64 only) Zaxxon Cartridge support Implemented writing CVT files back to a disk image (enables copying CVT files across disks.)

24.07.2021 - New footage for C64 WIP game 'A Pig Quest'
A Pig Quest is an upcoming Commodore 64 game. Brought to you by:Antonio Savona, Mauricet, Aldo Chiummo and Gaetano Chiummo.