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01.08.2020 - Full version of Amiga title 'Smarty And The Nasty Gluttons' released - available for download
Eero Tunkelo is most delighted to release the full version of 'Smarty And The Nasty Gluttons'. The development of the game started back in 1992 but was halted after a few years due to difficulties in finding a publisher for the game - partly related to Commodore losing it's share of the home computing market. Approximately 25 years passed until Eero Tunkelo felt inspired a gathering and the idea of completely wrapping up the project and releasing a full version in ADF format.

01.08.2020 - How did Ghostbusters know your bank account balance?! - new video from 'Retro Recipes'
1984's Ghostbusters game was one of the first ever to let you save a game that you could reload on any copy in the world! Who you gonna call to find out? Perifractiiiiic mwahahaha!

30.07.2020 - My Ultimate FPGA Desktop for Retro Gaming - Part 1 - video from 'RetroManCave'
In the Cave it's about time a MiSTer got the love it deserved, and so 'RetroManCave' presents to you his ultimate FPGA Desktop machine. An attempt to get the absolute most out of the MiSTer experience.

30.07.2020 - Video shows freshly compiled preview of long lost Amiga title 'Dragon Slayer'
A few months ago it was told, that Christian Haller, programmer of the unreleased 'Dragon Slayer' on Amiga, had found his sources and was going to try to rebuild the game. Well, now there is a a video revealing that this reconstruction was successful. Fingers crossed that a playable ADF will emerge at the end of this preservation project.

30.07.2020 - Discount available on 'Grade B' boxed editions in the Protovision Shop
Protovision Shop has a small number of boxed versions that contain minor cosmetic flaws (for example scuff marks) on either the insert or the outer box. Everything else inside these boxes are complete and work perfectly. The 'Grade B' boxes currently available include 'Galencia', 'MAH', 'It's Magic 2' and 'Space Moguls' and can be purchased at a reduced price.

30.07.2020 - Exploring the 1581: Partitioning, Easter Eggs, And More - new Video from '8-Bit Show And Tell'
A patron asks about partitioning sub-directories on the Commodore 1581 disk drive, and Robin from '8-Bit Show And Tell' takes the opportunity to show several other aspects of the drive: easter eggs, bugs, utilities, and software he bought on 1581-format disks.

28.07.2020 - Making a C64/C65 compatible computer - MEGA65 Emulator and Tools Live ISO
Snoopy, one of the MEGA65 enthusiasts who frequents forum64 has done some amazing work, making a live ISO image containing LGB's MEGA65 emulator, the MEGA65 documentation and various other goodies. Read on...

28.07.2020 - Can I De-Yellow an Amiga Tank Mouse with just Peroxide and a Sun Lamp? - video by 'Mark Fixes Stuff'
Join Mark as he tries to DE-YELLOW a mucky Amiga Mouse using some peroxide cream and a facial tanner!

28.07.2020 - Long lost 'Joust' by Atarisoft Commodore 64 review - video by 'GRay Defender'
This is a review of Joust for the Commodore 64 with some background story. The game was originally developed by Atarisoft, but never saw the light of day, that is, until now!

27.07.2020 - 'It's Magic 2!' back in stock at the Protovision Shop
'It's Magic 2' (a Protovision game from 2001) has now been rewritten to work from cartridge. The cartridge includes a few special features, like a possibility to jump via fire button instead of by pressing up and a difficulty level selector. 'It's Magic 2' is restocked and both Disk and Cart version are available again as an exquisite boxed edition.

27.07.2020 - 'Super Metal Hero' - new Amiga game in the making
A video shows an early prototype demo of the neoretro game 'Super Metal Hero'. Everything is early WIP and subject to change, but it already looks great...

26.07.2020 - PDF Retro magazine REV'n'GE issue #112 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.

26.07.2020 - Smart Homes Commodore 64 Style (1980s Home Automation) - Video by ' Bread Box Commodore Computer Museum'
Smart Homes, Commodore 64 style! In the 1980's using a X-10 home automation system and your Commodore 64 you could control your home lighting, appliances, cooling, music and security. This C64 home automation video is part of an ongoing series highlighting the interesting uses of Commodore Computers in the 70s, 80s and 90s.

26.07.2020 - C64 game 'Naddando' (SEUCK) released
'Naddando' is a C64 shooter in the style of the great classic 'Commando', though playing in an aquatic environment. It also has nods to other games like Rambo Part II or Ikari Warriors. Get more information on the linked page (spanish), including screenshots, video with gameplay and of course a download link for the game.

26.07.2020 - Amiga 3000 Adventures: Commodores best Amiga is the A3000. Change my mind. - new video from '10 Minute Amiga Retro Cast (MARC)'
This week on '10 Minute Amiga Retro Cast (MARC)': I am presenting another Amiga Adventures video - This one on the beautiful Amiga 3000 computer. In my humble opinion, this is the finest machine ever produced by Commodore. It was designed to fix all the shortcomings of the Amiga 2000 computer and combine it with the beauty and style of the original Amiga 1000 machine. And I would say it succeeded! Join me as we go over the features of the Amiga 3000 and learn more about its history.