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02.11.2023 - WIP game 'Worriorz' - Wizard of Wor is coming to the Amiga
'Worriorz' is a remake of the C64 version of Wizard of Wor for the Amiga. It provides the original gameplay, based on the C64 sources, also a 4 player-mode with original rules. Additional 3 new modes are implemented, for massive multiplayer action. A playable demo is available for download.

01.11.2023 - Fixing a Commodore 16 with modern parts and testing MOS chips - video from 'Adrian's Digital Basement'
It's time for another super mini mail call! On today's episode we have some neat things including a bunch of things to fix the old Commodore 264 machines. (TED based machines like the Commodore 16, Plus/4, etc.)

01.11.2023 - SNK vs Capcom (Commodore 64) Review - video from 'BastichB 64K'
Review of this remake/remix of the Neo Geo Pocket Colour game SNK vs Capcom now available on the Commodore 64.

01.11.2023 - Plus/4 port of 'Cauldron II' released - free for download
'Cauldron II: The Pumpkin Strikes Back', a 2D platform game developed and published by British developer Palace Software as a sequel to their 1985 game Cauldron, was released in 1986 for the ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, and Amstrad CPC home computers. Now TCFS has converted this game to the Plus/4. Guide Bouncey the pumpkin through his quest to get revenge on the Witch.

31.10.2023 - Amiga game 'Agonman' - version v.099 released
'Agonman' is platform game for Amiga (AGA/OCS), inspired by classic Psygnosis title Agony and made with RedPill. Now there is an new update with lots of improvements. You can get it as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.

31.10.2023 - Protovision Shop: 8in1 Diag multirom cart added to Protovision Shop
The 8in1 Diag multirom cart from C64Lovers contains multiple cartridges in one device. It contains 8 different ROMs, including two types of Dead Test, C64 Diag, C1541 Diag, C128 Dig and more. The Protovision Shop has a limited number of these versatile carts and are sure to sell out quickly.

30.10.2023 - Gamebase 64 collection: Version 19 released
GameBase64 v19 is finally online with 30000 entries!

30.10.2023 - Amiga game 'Trick or Treat!' released
The aim of the game is to toggle the platforms to get more of the treats to the bottom than the tricks. You need to find a suitable stratergy to help you achieve this. Once you have collected 20 tricks or treats the game finishes. You win if you have more treats than tricks. You can the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price).

30.10.2023 - Amiga game 'Hop to the Top' released
Typical British Weather, It’s raining and starting to flood... Help save the rabbit from drowning by jumping higher and higher eating as many chocolate eggs as possible which give it energy to keep jumping! This game has procedually created levels and you can it as digital download for a bargain (name your own price).

30.10.2023 - Amiga game 'Santas Present Drop 2' released
Santa returns with more present related problems! Last year (Present Drop v1) Santa was in trouble for delivering the wrong presents to the wrong houses. This year he introduced the Gift-o-Matic 5000. You can the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price).

29.10.2023 - C64 game 'Colossus' released
The colossal nightmare beast has descended onto earth. Your only chance is your acid suit and your electric zapper. Couragely you jump into its mouth and make for its eyes and heart. Destroy all three and return to the mouth to exit! The game was in 72 hours for the Mini Jam #144 and you can it as digital download for a bargain (name your own price).

29.10.2023 - Amiga game 'Castlevania AGA' - update released - free for download
A remake of the 1987 original but with visuals inspired by Castlevania Chronicles and other non-8 bit titles in the series. The goal was to provide a playable and pure version of the original Castlevania but with an Amiga flavor. The new large update that adds stages 10 to 15, with many new enemies such as the sprite-segmented mini-boss, the reaper boss, skeletons able to get back up after hit, and more.

29.10.2023 - C64 port of 'Vampire Vengeance' released
'Vampire Vengeance' is a classic single screen platformer game originally made for Spectrum. Now it was ported to C64 and presented at Flashparty 2023 as an entry for the Video Game Category. The game features 4 Acts, 30 Stages, 10 Relics, 2 Endings and it can be downloaded for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developers.

28.10.2023 - Plus/4 emulator YAPE 1.2.4 released
YAPE is a decent no-nonsense Plus/4 emulator thats being developed for 10+ years. It is available in Windows as well as multiplatform editions. Let's kick off the impending cucumber season with a new release of YAPE, a tad earlier than usual in recent years. New in this version: - readded legacy DDraw mode for some folks that prefer blocky graphics (without CRT emulation). - timer scaling could cause a lockup on some machines with older Windows OS's (regression bug). - noise LFSR phase and reset fix (regression bug)

28.10.2023 - Crystal Clear HDMI For The Commodore 64 In 60 Seconds - video from 'The Retro Shack'
There's a new way to add HDMI to the Commodore 64 that uses a new protocol called LumaCode. I am going to take a 60 second challenge to see just how easy it is to install.