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25.12.2020 - Digital Talk #109 released
The german C64 disk magazine Digital Talk issue 109 was just recently released and can be downloaded for free.

25.12.2020 - 'Zap Fight Trilogy' by Psytronic for C64 released
Alf Yngve blasts back onto the C64 with another fantastic compilation of action-packed shoot 'em ups! Jump into your trusty Zap Fighter and blast your way through THREE exciting games packed with zapping action, power-ups and plenty of air and ground-based targets to obliterate! Richard Bayliss has also contributed to this release by adding specially coded front-ends to each game, in-game enhancements and has supplied thumping soundtracks as well!

24.12.2020 - 2020 'VIC20 to C64 Ported Collection' released
In recognition of the 40th anniversary of VIC20 in 1980, 'Cout Games' had a mission to port/translate twenty type-in games from the VIC20 to the C64. However, during the lockdown period and this "human malware" problem, as we all had more time at home, and somehow he got a bit carried away... and made a few more than what I ever imagined... The VIC20 to C64 enhanced collection consists of 76 games and only has 1 block free left on the D64 file, so part 2 which *enhances* the VIC20 games to the full-screen of the C64 is released as additional disk here.

23.12.2020 - Video shows footage of WIP Amiga game 'Streets of Rage'
The developer calls it a small lockdown project that he was working on in the summer of 2020. Originally it was just going to be a small straight conversion demo of Streets of Rage 1, but he started to tweak the sprites add new moves and ideas, plus assets from Streets of Rage 2, so in reality it's more like a Streets of Rage 1.5. This video now shows a small update of this demo. Some music in Protracker were done, which is a version of the Megadrive's Streets of Rage Level 1 music (3 Channels only with 1 free for sound effects). Also added is a small colour cycle effect to the background for the neon, and two of the palette colours have been brightened ever so slightly.

23.12.2020 - Attack of the PETSCII Robots - Part 2 - new video from 'The 8-Bit Guy'
After Planet X3 'The 8-Bit Guy' is going for another game. This time, as the name suggests, it will be based on PETSCII graphics and is supposed to be made for the C64, the Commodore PET (incl. the PET Mini), the VIC-20 and some more Commodore machines (plus one none CBM computer) ...

23.12.2020 - 'Games That Weren't 64' (GTW64) Xmas update for 2020
The yearly tradition of a large GTW64 xmas site update continues, even if this year has been pretty shite overall. We kick off with the following updates for you: A ton of 41 new entries added, mostly with downloads for you to check out of various previews that have been floating around for some time but may have passed you by. Ultrabulb is worth a look – a previously unknown Gremlin Graphics game. Furthermore 17 entry updates added...

23.12.2020 - Unboxing and testing Commodore stuff for the holidays- new video from 'Adrian's Digital Basement'
Welcome to Mid-Week-Mini-Mail-Call #28! This week's is definitely a "maxi" episode. Adrian received another large well packed package and it was an absolute cornucopia of goodies!

23.12.2020 - New Amiga game 'Axel Tetris' released
For a long time, 'Axel Software' had been eager to make their own version of one of the classics of all time; this desire has now materialized in this new publication! Get the download link and some more info here.

21.12.2020 - Protopad takes big step towards funding goal
The C64 community has shown strong support for the Protopad over the weekend with a rush of donations pushing the amount raised to in excess of 85% of its Crowd Funding campaign target. It's nearly there but still needs support. With only 5 days left of the campaign, help to produce the ultimate game controller for your C64 by donating to the Protopad Crowd Funding.

21.12.2020 - All the Commodore 64 KERNAL Revisions: Bugs, Fixes, and More! - new Video from '8-Bit Show And Tell'
In this video we take a look through the differences, bugs, and fixes of the C64 KERNAL operating system ROM through the years, from the original silver label C64 through to the 64C, to the SX-64, Educator 64, the Japanese C64, the C64GS, and more.

21.12.2020 - Setting up an FTP Server for your Amiga, featuring RNOXfer - Episode 82 - new video from '10 Minute Amiga Retro Cast (10MARC)'
This week on 10 Minute Amiga Retro Cast Doug is setting up an FTP server on his PC, and configuring the Amiga to access it with a few different programs, AmiFTP and RNOXfer. Join in as it's shown how to do it!

21.12.2020 - Amiga game 'Black Dawn Rebirth - Deluxe Edition' released
'Black Dawn: Rebirth' brings the popular Amiga dungeon crawler RPG series into the 21st Century. It is both the ideal entry point into the Black Dawn universe for a new generation of players, and an opportunity for fans of the series to continue their adventure. It has better graphics and sound than ever before, and includes more levels, more monsters and more puzzles than any other Black Dawn game. Are you ready for the challenge? Get the digital version for only £5.00 GBP. Contains the fullgame (now for free) and the source code and map editor

20.12.2020 - 'Kung Fu Flash' Firmware v1.18 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: - Timing adjustments to address issues with some C64C. The NTSC version is still considered experimental, feedback is welcome.

20.12.2020 - New C64 game 'Peter the Postman' released and free for download
'Peter the Postman' has to deliver his packages to several houses. The time is limited and so he has to find the best path. Peter can shovel away the snow, but this takes time. Using already cleaned paths is faster. You can move Peter with the Joystick in Port 2. Press the fire button to ring the bell and deliver the package.

20.12.2020 - C64 game 'Rabbit Runner' released
'Rabbit Runner' is a little fun game for the Commodore 64 and was recently released as holiday gift, so it is free for download.