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03.12.2024 - Amiga game 'Last Battle 2' - Demo version for download
'Last Battle 2' is a WIP Kung Fu Master type game, which is curently in the making. A1 level demo was released for AmiGameJam 2024 and is now ready for public download and testing. It should work on OCS 1MB chip Amiga.

02.12.2024 - Video: Pooyan Amiga port WIP (2)
More footage of WIP Amiga OCS port of Pooyan, a fixed shooter arcade video game released by Konami in Japan in 1982. We now see a playable version of Pooyan Amiga. Missing sounds & stuff, but fully playable.

02.12.2024 - Amiga game 'Hyper Wings' - V1.50 for download
Hyper Wings is a fast space shooter, influenced by Spacewar (B. Seiler) and other space shooter games like Asteroids. The game is for Amiga (1MB RAM). It is developed completely in assembly language and was optimized for Amiga 500 (OCS), but also runs on other Amigas (1200,3000,4000).

02.12.2024 - Video: WIP 2 of a new C64 RPG by Sarah Jane Avory
Ever since the 80s Sarah, who already brought us C64 hits like Briley Witch Chronicles, Zeta Wing and Neutron, always wanted to create an Ultima-style RPG for the C64, so she started creating one! This is the 2nd video clip to show some combat, showing melee weapons, ranged weapons, and a few spells.

02.12.2024 - C64 ASSY 250469 Black Screen Repair - video by 'Jan Beta'
Jan is repairing a Commodore 64 "short board" that displays a black screen and doesn't start up.

01.12.2024 - VIC-20 game 'Jumpin'Claus' released - free for download
'Jumpin'Claus' is a classic platform game written 100% in Basic for the unexpanded VIC-20.

01.12.2024 - Amiga game 'North & South Wars' released - free for download
'North & South Wars' is a turn-based strategy game, with mechanics somewhat like a simplified Advance Wars. The game was made by Peter Mackay for AmiGameJam 2024 and should run on all Amigas A500 and better.

01.12.2024 - Nixy and the Seeds of Doom (Commodore 64) Review - video by 'BastichB 64K'
New review for "Nixy and the Seeds of Doom" on the C64 , a sequel to 2021s "Nixy the Glade Sprite".

01.12.2024 - InfeZtation (Commodore 64) Review + Developer Interview - video by 'BastichB 64K'
New C64 game from Monte Boyd called "InfeZtation", a platform run 'n' gun styled adventure + a full interview with the developer himself.

30.11.2024 - Amiga game 'Star Dust Wars' released
Electric Black Sheep proudly presents Star Dust Wars for Amiga1200 (HDD +FastRam and Accelerator for optimal framerate). This is a fan-made homage to the legendary Star Wars arcade game that captured the imagination of players worldwide back in 1987-88. ´This space shooter reimagines the beloved original in what we believe is a more visually stunning environment, combining nostalgic gameplay with modern creative touches. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.

30.11.2024 - Amiga 3000 Yellow Screen Revisited - We find the REAL problem - video by '10 Minute Amiga Retro Cast'
Well... last weeks fix lasted reliably for one day... and then the Yellow Screen came back with a vengeance. This week we find and fix the REAL issue. Maybe. Or maybe "Yellow Screen Fixes" will be the theme for the next year.

30.11.2024 - Video: C64 game Ladybird - work in progress (1)
Ladybird on the C64 work in progress - almost ready for testing.

30.11.2024 - Video: PIXELFU - early work in progress
A very early look at PIXELFU on the C64.

30.11.2024 - Amiga game 'Rintivoorh' - Single level prototype released for download
'Rintivoorh' for PAL Amiga is an AmiGameJam 2024 prototype for 'The Sequel That Never Was'. What if there was a Hawkeye sequel? Requires minimum 1MB RAM (512KB/512KB or 1MB).

29.11.2024 - Video: Pooyan Amiga port WIP
Footage of WIP Amiga OCS port of Pooyan, a fixed shooter arcade video game released by Konami in Japan in 1982. Some bugs & glitches, but gameplay is there.