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12.03.2024 - Amiga game 'Krogharr' - Demo version for download available
'Krogharr' is a game in development for the Amiga, which was already shown in video footage and is now available as demo version for download. It should work on each model with 512k Chip plus 512k extra RAM from A1000 upwards. The evil Chieftain Pilsator stole the beer from Krogharr's home village, and now Krogharr is on a holy mission to retrieve what was taken, and bestow revenge upon the hordes of enemies Pilsator sends across his way.

12.03.2024 - Penguin Software / Polarware: Adventure Collection SPECIAL - video from 'BastichB 64K'
A look back at 4 Graphic/Text adventure games from the mid '80s by Penguin Software/Polarware on the Commodore 64.

11.03.2024 - Making a C64 Cartridge Dump RUNable, Fixing a 42-Year-Old Typo? LeMans Part 2 - video from '8-Bit Show And Tell'
Now that we've got a binary dump of the Lemans game cartridge (see previous video linked below) how do we make it able to simply LOAD and RUN without a bunch of messing around in the machine language monitor? And as a bonus: we fix a 42-year-old typo in the game!

11.03.2024 - Amiga game 'MoonPatrol500' released
MoonPatrol500 is a transcode of Moon Patrol arcade version for 68000 machines by jotd. You can get the game as digital download for a little money (name your own price) to support the developer.

10.03.2024 - C64 game 'Spediteur' released - free for download
'Spediteur' is a board game like, turn based business simulation. Become the most successful freight forwarder by earning the most money within a certain period of time. You need to transport goods between cities, so smart route planning will maximize your profits!

10.03.2024 - 'Kung Fu Flash' Firmware v1.50 released
'Kung Fu Flash' is a cartridge for the Commodore 64 by Kim Jorgensen that packs a punch. It can emulate different cartridge types, load PRG files and use D64 disk images. Just place your desired CRT, PRG or D64 files on a FAT formatted microSD card and use the built-in launcher to execute them. New in Update 1.50: - Fix loading via EF3 USB (since v1.49)

08.03.2024 - Amiga game 'AmiWordle' released
This game has been modeled to the best of the knowledge on the game principle of the original game by Josh Wardle. It runs from Kick/WB 1.2 on an unaccelerated Amiga with 1MB RAM (512kb ChipRAM and 512kb SlowRAM are sufficient). It has also been successfully tested on Kick 3.2, 68060 and lots of RAM. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.

08.03.2024 - Good Kniight - New 2024 Game For C64 - Coming Soon - video from 'RetroGamerNation'
Video showcase for Good Kniight for the Commodore 64 (C64) by Icon64, distributed through Psytronik Software.

08.03.2024 - Video: Deathmine WIP v0.05C - Amiga Game Development - A500
This is a video showing latest progress on the Amiga game 'Deathmine'. The game is made using the Bartman/Abyss VisualStudioCode extension and a still in development Amiga/PC compatible game library.

07.03.2024 - Video: Impossible Mission 3 for C64 - work in progress
New footage for Impossible Mission 3, which is currently in development for C64 by Icon64.

07.03.2024 - Video: C64 game 'Seawolves' - Ice level - full game now available
Playing LEVEL 4 of Seawolves, contending with rolling sea mists and a nasty, giant Kraken! Seawolves is now available here.

05.03.2024 - Video: 'Moon Patrol' for Amiga 500 port (alpha)
Another sneak preview of the Moon Patrol arcade port for Amiga: first section played with sounds.

05.03.2024 - New Retro #38 (Lock'n'Chase [Arcade] / Lock'n'Chase [C64]) - video from 'BastichB 64K'
A look at the 2024 release of Lock 'n' Chase on the C64 and a look at the game that inspired it Lock 'n' Chase from the arcades by Data East released in 1981.

04.03.2024 - A1200 Repair after Failed Recapping Attempt - video from 'Jan Beta'
Jan is trying to fix an Amiga 1200 that was severely damaged during a previous recapping attempt.

04.03.2024 - Amiga game 'Ecliptic' - demo version released
Ecliptic is a mixture of turn based tactical combat and role playing for the Commodore Amiga. Some of its influences are Space Crusade, UFO: Enemy Unknown and the Gold Box Dungeons & Dragons games. Visually, it is intended to evoke the retro-futuristic science fiction of the 1970s and 1980s – think Aliens. Current State: - Still in development. - No sound. - Only PAL displays are supported. - Requires 1MB of RAM. - Fast RAM and HD are recommended. - Amiga 1200 with HD and Fast RAM is ideal. You can get the demo version as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.