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27.09.2024 - 'Games That Weren't 64' (GTW64) - GTW64 September 2024 update
As we leave Summer and begin to enter into Autumn, GTW64 has more updates to the Commodore 64 archive with the following for the month: 5 new entries added (Harris House Software titles, Mission Extreme, Monster Bash, Sinister, Time Capsule), plus 10 entry updates added.

27.09.2024 - Plus/4 version of 'PETSCII Lumberjack' released - free for download
'PETSCII Lumberjack', which was originally released for C64 at QBParty 2024 in the Game development compo, now got a Plus/4 version. The game is a PETSCII version of the well-known game, featuring both PvE and PvP modes. In PvE mode, you will face off against the computer in a race to chop down trees as fast as possible. In PvP mode, two players compete head-to-head to see who can chop down more trees within the time limit.

25.09.2024 - Super VCF Midwest 19 wrap-up and a C64 SID vs SIDKICK battle - video by 'Adrian's Digital Basement'
Back from the VCF Midwest 19 (2024) Adrian wants to share memories and some items gifted to him from other viewers and exhibitors. This includes the relatively new SIDKick Pico, a fully open source and inexpensive MOS SID replacement. How does it stack up?

25.09.2024 - C64 Weekly #4 (Commodore 64 Scene Updates) - video by 'BastichB 64K'
Links to all shown games, demos and music in the video description.

24.09.2024 - Video: Cyberdroid (C64) - Preview 2 - Progress with Developer Chat
Cyberdroid is a work in progress C64 game, a game which is a homage to the Hewson game Cybernoid. This second preview gives some insight into the ideas for the game and showcases some of the changes that have been made since Preview 1.

23.09.2024 - Commodore 64 : Deep Cuts #8 (Wavy Navy & Insects in Space /C64) - video by 'BastichB 64K'
In this 8th episode we take a look at two forgotten C64 Shoot 'em Up games called "Wavy Navy " and "Insects in Space".

21.09.2024 - C64 game 'PETSCII Lumberjack' released - free for download
This is a PETSCII version of the well-known game, featuring both PvE and PvP modes. In PvE mode, you will face off against the computer in a race to chop down trees as fast as possible. In PvP mode, two players compete head-to-head to see who can chop down more trees within the time limit.

21.09.2024 - Amiga game 'Shadowmage' released - free for download
'Shadowmage' is a Dungeon Crawler / RPG for Amiga (with 68030 25MHz or faster, HD and 2MB RAM) that takes place in a medieval world and you are hired by some villagers to retrieve a holy stone that was stolen by an evil mage. Features: - Rules are somewhat based on Microlite20. - 3 difficulty levels. - Many spells available. -3 playable characters. - Save system. - Auto-map. - 12 levels to explore. - HD Installable.

21.09.2024 - DesTestMAX: A revolutionary new diagnostic ROM for the C64 - video by 'Adrian's Digital Basement'
It's not often Adrian sees a testing tool for the C64 that moves the needle, but he feels that the DesTest MAX ROM is one such test that should help more people fix more Commodore 64 computers.

21.09.2024 - Amiga - Dr. Dangerous: Secrets of the Temple of Xol'Tan (LONGPLAY)
This video shows a longplay of 'Dr. Dangerous: Secrets of the Temple of Xol'Tan', a recently released platform game for Amiga.

21.09.2024 - Amiga game 'Beyond a Steel Sky' released - free for download
Beyond a Steel Sky is a port of the 2020 adventure video game developed and published by Revolution Software. This Amiga version is written with Scala MM400 and it's a point and click game, very similar to the game Myst. It should run on almost any Amiga with at least 4 MB RAM (more is better), a minimum resolution of 640*512 (with at least 16 colours) , AmigaOS 3.x and a copy of Scala or Scala Player.

20.09.2024 - Amiga (AGA) game 'The Lost Pixel' released
The Lost Pixel is an addictive platformer in which you will visit several of the most iconic games of all time. The game was originally made for PC but got now ported to Amiga (AGA) by using Redpill. You can get it as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.

18.09.2024 - Finishing the Classic Amiga 500 Project - video by 'Jan Beta'
Addressing the flaws that Jan's "Classic Amiga 500" build had and finishing the project (for now).

18.09.2024 - Video: Dungeonette (Amiga) - WIP Alpha 2 Preview
Another preview of the new Amiga dungeon crawler 'Dungeonette' that is currently in the making by Mutation Software.

16.09.2024 - Hydrogenese - Preview of a game missing for 35 years on the C64
Missing for 35 years, a preview of the long lost Hydrogenese on the Commodore 64 has finally been recovered by CBA/SCS+TRC. A brilliant early look at what could have been an amazing space shooter!