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27.11.2020 - New footage of WIP Amiga game 'Super Metal Hero' uploaded
In this video we see the testing of all weapons...

27.11.2020 - New Amiga game 'Astro Blox Revisited' available as boxed version for sale
'Astro Blox Revisited' is a variation of the Sokoban style game with new logic elements. The game was first presented in the GAME DEV competition organized at DECRUNCH 2020, where it took first place. The game finally offers 34 different stages. The ability to perform movements with a joystick or keyboard. Works on any classic Amiga with 512kb CHIP memory (stock A500).

27.11.2020 - Protovision ARM2SID double/triple SID/FM solution (and more) now in stock!
If you are in the need of a double or triple SID solution for your C64 then you’re in luck as we have received stock of the ARM2SID package that can also emulate an FM chip. You have less than a week to also take advantage of our November discount, so be quick! Also back in stock: BeamRacer, This groundbreaking video coprocessor expansion. Back in stock soon: The Kerberos, a popular MIDI and file transfer interface.

26.11.2020 - PDF Retro magazine REV'n'GE issue #116 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.

26.11.2020 - Learning to Love the Commodore Amiga 600 - Part 2 - new video from 'RMC'
The Commodore Amiga 600 is a machine that, unusually, leaves a bad taste in the mouth of Neil from 'RMC'. The retro system he has always shunned as a computer that should never have existed. But he feels it's time to revisit his relationship with the A600. Perhaps in the modern day it can deliver an experience that surpasses others in the range. Perhaps time heals. There's only one way to find out...

25.11.2020 - Amiga games pack by Luca Carminati (LC-Games) released
These are the games Luca Carminati coded in the years 1995/1998 for the Commodore Amiga. Download the pack from here.

25.11.2020 - Yellowest VIC-20 ever and more - new video from 'Adrian's Digital Basement'
Welcome to Adrian's Midweek-Mini-Mail-Call #25! Some neat stuff on today's video including something that will probably cause a lot of controversy!

25.11.2020 - Making a C64/C65 compatible computer - The DevKits have started shipping!
Paul Gardner-Stephen: "By this time tomorrow, my understanding is that all 100 will be underway! This is of course very big news for us, and more importantly, for the 100 people who ordered the DevKits, and supported the preparation for release of the final machines through their purchase." [read on]

25.11.2020 - 'Grid Pix Advent' for C64 - available for free
This is a free festive edition of the game 'Grid Pix'. Featuring 24 brand new puzzles to take you through to Christmas. If you enjoy this why not buy the full game from the itch page or the deluxe cartridge version from RGCD?

25.11.2020 - Building a new C64 Power Supply - new video from 'Jan Beta'
'Jan Beta' is building a new power supply for the Commodore 64 in this video.

24.11.2020 - Raspberry Pi 400: The ULTIMATE Amiga Emulation Machine? (Tutorial) - video by 'Dan Wood'
How to play Amiga games on the Raspberry Pi 400. The Pi 400 is a great retro-inspired all-in-one machine and in this video 'Dan Wood' takes a look at how to emulate the Commodore Amiga and the ultimate setup for this machine.

23.11.2020 - Review of WIZ : Quest for the Magic Lantern for the Commodore Amiga - Episode 81 - new video from '10 Minute Amiga Retro Cast (10MARC)'
This week on 10 Minute Amiga Retro Cast I am reviewing the new game "Wiz: Quest for the Magic Lantern" for our AGA Commodore Amiga computers with my son, Daniel. This great new game from Mutation Software is available now.

23.11.2020 - Protovision Shop: November Discounts – Games
If you enjoy collecting physical modern day C64 games as much as you enjoy playing them then here is your chance to add to your collection by taking advantage of Protovision’s November Discount sale! 10% of future classics such as Sam’s Journey, MW ULTRA, Hunter’s Moon Remastered and many more.

23.11.2020 - Protovision Shop: Soul Force - Retrosouls Collection - Back in stock
The RetroSouls bundle release featuring Old Tower and Alter Ego on a single C64 cartridge is now back in stock.

23.11.2020 - FREEZE64 issue 41 available
There’s plenty of new and exclusive spooky Commodore 64 content for you to devour, including two Commodore 64 game developer interviews. FREEZE64 is a home-grown, A5 pro-printed, full colour, gloss, Commodore 64 gaming, cheat and coding fanzine, which you can buy and have sent to you wherever you are in the world.