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21.10.2022 - Commodore VIC-20 Games Round Up 2022 - new video from 'RetroGamerNation'
This is an overview of some of the best new games for the Commodore VIC-20 computer released in 2022.
This is an overview of some of the best new games for the Commodore VIC-20 computer released in 2022.
09.10.2022 - 'H.E.R.O.' for the VIC-20 released and free for download
Back in 1984, Activision released the game H.E.R.O. by John van Ryzin for the Atari 2600. Later it was ported to several 8-Bit systems. But it took until In February 2022, until someone started porting it to the VIC-20. And it was managed to achieve the task. Now the game is available and ready to be played on a 32 KB expanded VIC-20. And the best thing: You can get it as digital download for free.
Back in 1984, Activision released the game H.E.R.O. by John van Ryzin for the Atari 2600. Later it was ported to several 8-Bit systems. But it took until In February 2022, until someone started porting it to the VIC-20. And it was managed to achieve the task. Now the game is available and ready to be played on a 32 KB expanded VIC-20. And the best thing: You can get it as digital download for free.
14.09.2022 - Multi format text adventure 'Silk Dust - Collector's Edition' is ready for pre-order
Silk Dust - the latest text adventure by Davide Bucci is now available for pre-order as a physical release. 'Silk Dust' is the third chapter of the adventures of Emilia Vittorini, after 'Two Days to the Race' and 'The Queen's Footsteps'. Silk Dust is available for the following computers: C64, VIC20+32K, C128, Plus/4, PET models with at least 32K of RAM, Amiga,CPC 664 or CPC6128, MSX, ZX Spectrum 48K, MS-DOS, Macintosh 68k, CP/M, Olivetti M20, RC2014, Atari 800, Apple II, Atari ST.
Silk Dust - the latest text adventure by Davide Bucci is now available for pre-order as a physical release. 'Silk Dust' is the third chapter of the adventures of Emilia Vittorini, after 'Two Days to the Race' and 'The Queen's Footsteps'. Silk Dust is available for the following computers: C64, VIC20+32K, C128, Plus/4, PET models with at least 32K of RAM, Amiga,CPC 664 or CPC6128, MSX, ZX Spectrum 48K, MS-DOS, Macintosh 68k, CP/M, Olivetti M20, RC2014, Atari 800, Apple II, Atari ST.
24.08.2022 - 'Basic Invaders' for VIC-20 released and free for download
Developer 'Backtothe8bits' tried to see if he could write a space invaders game in BASIC on the VIC-20. The result is just about playable, though has a few bugs still, but he doesn't want to slow the game play down any more. Requires a Vic20 with 3K RAM expansion + Joystick.
Developer 'Backtothe8bits' tried to see if he could write a space invaders game in BASIC on the VIC-20. The result is just about playable, though has a few bugs still, but he doesn't want to slow the game play down any more. Requires a Vic20 with 3K RAM expansion + Joystick.
01.08.2022 - C64 game 'Little Nippers Deluxe' released as free download
This is a deluxe edition of the single button game Little Nippers, which is bigger than the 4K version. Features: - Loading bitmap. - Colourful front end presentation. - Hi score table. - Nice summery tunes. - 5 different seaside locations, based on skill level. - Bonus incentives (Higher skill level, less crabs - more points). - Compatible with theC64 mini , theC64, theVIC20 (in c64 mode) full size computer. - Compatible with both PAL and NTSC, although best played on PAL.
This is a deluxe edition of the single button game Little Nippers, which is bigger than the 4K version. Features: - Loading bitmap. - Colourful front end presentation. - Hi score table. - Nice summery tunes. - 5 different seaside locations, based on skill level. - Bonus incentives (Higher skill level, less crabs - more points). - Compatible with theC64 mini , theC64, theVIC20 (in c64 mode) full size computer. - Compatible with both PAL and NTSC, although best played on PAL.
25.07.2022 - Rare PET-style VIC-20 restoration - new video from 'The 8-Bit Guy'
This time the 8-Bit Guy is restoring a rare version of an old VIC-20 with a keyboard that has PET-style keys, which was given to him as donation.
This time the 8-Bit Guy is restoring a rare version of an old VIC-20 with a keyboard that has PET-style keys, which was given to him as donation.
22.07.2022 - Newly Found 40+ Year-Old VIC-20 Easter Eggs by Commodore Programmer Andy Finkel - new Video from '8-Bit Show And Tell'
Join Robin as he looks through 1980s Commodore programmer Andy Finkel's games and other programs in a search for easter eggs, some of which have never been documented. Commodore policy prevented programmers from claiming authorship, so programmers found ways to hide their names within the programs.
Join Robin as he looks through 1980s Commodore programmer Andy Finkel's games and other programs in a search for easter eggs, some of which have never been documented. Commodore policy prevented programmers from claiming authorship, so programmers found ways to hide their names within the programs.
21.07.2022 - 'Super Monza Grand Prix' for Vic-20 released and free for download
This is a racing game for the 16K expanded Commodore VIC 20. Race for position or race against the clock. PAL or NTSC.
This is a racing game for the 16K expanded Commodore VIC 20. Race for position or race against the clock. PAL or NTSC.
20.07.2022 - What is a MOS 6582 SID?, 40 column text on a stock VIC-20 and glorious 8" floppy disks - new video from 'Adrian's Digital Basement'
On this week’s SMMC 0039, Adrian has an assortment of neat things including some original TRS-80 8” discs, a SID chip he has never seen before and a cool homebrew VIC-20 multi cart.
On this week’s SMMC 0039, Adrian has an assortment of neat things including some original TRS-80 8” discs, a SID chip he has never seen before and a cool homebrew VIC-20 multi cart.
17.07.2022 - VIC-20 game 'H3LP B0DG3' released and free for download
H3LP B0DG3 is a 1 player game for your 35kb expanded VIC20, featuring beautiful colour multicolour graphics, 20 brain bending levels and wonderful presentation and work on both PAL and NTSC VIC20s. Help "B0DG3" through the 20 levels, collecting the electronic components he needs from throughout his laboratory to complete his mega project. Unfortunately, his cheeky minions have scattered the components he needs throughout the complex. They are not to keen on B0DG3 getting them back!
H3LP B0DG3 is a 1 player game for your 35kb expanded VIC20, featuring beautiful colour multicolour graphics, 20 brain bending levels and wonderful presentation and work on both PAL and NTSC VIC20s. Help "B0DG3" through the 20 levels, collecting the electronic components he needs from throughout his laboratory to complete his mega project. Unfortunately, his cheeky minions have scattered the components he needs throughout the complex. They are not to keen on B0DG3 getting them back!
11.07.2022 - 'Press-Fire-Pong!' for VIC-20 released
Press-Fire-Pong! is a VIC-20 Pong clone for 50th anniversary of ATARI Pong. The game was written specially for the Pong Jam - 50 Years of Pong - by Retro Programmers Inside and is free for download..
Press-Fire-Pong! is a VIC-20 Pong clone for 50th anniversary of ATARI Pong. The game was written specially for the Pong Jam - 50 Years of Pong - by Retro Programmers Inside and is free for download..
11.07.2022 - 'Pong for Vic20' released
VIC-20 Pong clone for 50th anniversary of Atari Pong, written specially for the Pong Jam - 50 Years of Pong - by Retro Programmers Inside. The game is free for download.
VIC-20 Pong clone for 50th anniversary of Atari Pong, written specially for the Pong Jam - 50 Years of Pong - by Retro Programmers Inside. The game is free for download.
08.07.2022 - VIC-20 game 'Galaxian Sleena' released and free for download
Galaxian Sleena is a fast paced Shoot 'em up for the unexpanded Commodore VIC-20. Prepare to have a swollen trigger finger as you shoot down aliens and battle four Sleena Overlords while traversing the alien megastructure. You only have a single ship to combat the enemy but luckily it has been armed with a powerful laser cannon that makes quick work of the Sleena's minions.
Galaxian Sleena is a fast paced Shoot 'em up for the unexpanded Commodore VIC-20. Prepare to have a swollen trigger finger as you shoot down aliens and battle four Sleena Overlords while traversing the alien megastructure. You only have a single ship to combat the enemy but luckily it has been armed with a powerful laser cannon that makes quick work of the Sleena's minions.
24.06.2022 - Y.A.S.I.C. - Yet Another Space Invaders Clone for the VIC-20 (+16k)
We're not being invaded, we're the invaders! Yep its come to that. In the far distant future humankind finally discovers that we are not the only sentient beings in this vast universe. made for the 16k Expanded Commodore VIC-20, runs on PAL/NTSC and the digital download is for free.
We're not being invaded, we're the invaders! Yep its come to that. In the far distant future humankind finally discovers that we are not the only sentient beings in this vast universe. made for the 16k Expanded Commodore VIC-20, runs on PAL/NTSC and the digital download is for free.
22.06.2022 - How compatible is the Enhancer 2000? (A clone of the Commodore 1541 disk drive) - new video from 'Adrian's Digital Basement'
On today's SMMC 0036, we have a VIC-20 computer and an Enhancer 2000 clone 1541 disk drive to look at. These were found by a local viewer at the Goodwill bins, which is one step removed from e-waste. Lets see if we can get these things working!
On today's SMMC 0036, we have a VIC-20 computer and an Enhancer 2000 clone 1541 disk drive to look at. These were found by a local viewer at the Goodwill bins, which is one step removed from e-waste. Lets see if we can get these things working!
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