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03.08.2025 - Fixing Fails: The Frustration is Real - video by 'RobSmithDev'
You might have seen Rob's journey with his Amiga 2000 and its various fixes and upgrades. However it started to become more and more unreliable, sometimes not even booting at all. In this video Rob will attempt to find out why, and see if there is any way he can fix it.

03.08.2025 - Out Run Amiga Edition – finally worthy of the name? - video by 'retrobits'
Does this new Out Run deliver? Let’s look at the game, development process, and how the music was made with just 4 channels!

03.08.2025 - Video: Lock'n'Chase Amiga port - WIP
Should run at 50Hz on any Amiga. No sound at the moment. Stay tuned...

02.08.2025 - C64 game 'QUOD INIT EXIT IIo' released
QUOD INIT EXIT IIo is an unconventional platformer characterized by original mechanics, non-linear environments and puzzles. Help Zampo collect them so that witch Cotechina can bring them back to the original state... You can get the game as digital download for la fair price to support the developer.

01.08.2025 - 'The Librarian 2' - game for C16 / Plus/4 released - free for download
She's back: our experienced librarian is still fulfilling the requests of visiting readers by retrieving topic-appropriate books from the shelves. Supporting this work is a lightning-fast computer that offers three tips for each question, pointing to the most likely subject area. There's also a small booklet (a condensed version of the Universal Decimal Classification) listing all major topics in English, in neat order. If you enjoy detailed PETSCII graphics and unique gameplay, The Librarian 2, the successor to the first part published in 2020 is for you!

31.07.2025 - Amiga game 'Rex and the Galactic Plague' - final version released
'Rex and the Galactic Plague'​, a vertical shooter for the Amiga (A1200 - A500 version coming soon), is finally unleashed. After many years - regarding the first attempt was made with SEUCK back in 1993 - the game is finally here and ready for you to play. You can get the game as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.

31.07.2025 - C64 game 'H.E.R.O. Is Back' released
'H.E.R.O. Is Back' is a homage to H.E.R.O. from John Van Ryzin, published by Activision in 1984. This version contains completely new levels. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.

31.07.2025 - 'Games That Weren't 64' (GTW64) - GTW64 July 2025 update
The seventh update of the year is a special one, as July featured one of our holy grail titles finally being found with the release of Nigel Mansell World Championship. There were also seven new entries added to the archives, including the full recovery of The Mystic Zone graphic adventure and the sad inclusion of the very promising Moonspire 2. Then to conclude, there are 12 existing entries updated, including confirmation that Runestone was the work of Sensible Software, and that Special Agent 2 sadly was merely vapourware.

31.07.2025 - Video: THEC64 Mini Black Edition - Announcement Trailer
This new Black Edition of the THEC64 Mini has been beautifully reimagined in a bold matte-and-gloss black finish, making it a striking, collectible redesign of the beloved 8-bit machine. Along with the sleek aesthetic, THEC64 Mini - Black Edition arrives with 25 hand-picked pre-installed Neo-Classic retro games, all among the highest rated C64 titles and many of which have been enhanced for this release and are otherwise commercially unavailable.

31.07.2025 - Gameplay of New C64 Games from July 2025 - video by 'Retro Gaming Dino'
Presentation of new games for the Commodore 64 released in July 2025, with lots of information about the games and download links in the video description.

30.07.2025 - Amiga New Wave #5 (Track & Field + Developer Interview) - video by 'BastichB 64K'
A look at a modern Amiga conversion of the classic arcade "Track & Field" + an interview with the developer JOTD666.

29.07.2025 - 'Games That Weren't 64' (GTW64) - The Mystic Zone - Full C64 game recovered!
Thanks to the amazing recovery work of team member Csaba Virag, yet another full game has been recovered and released for download on GTW64 - this time a complete Hungarian graphic adventure game called The Mystic Zone. A translated English version might popup in the near future.

29.07.2025 - C64 game 'Robo Gems' - preview for download
'Robo Gems' is a fast-paced game for two players. Each player controls a robot. The goal is simple: collect as many gems as possible before time runs out. The player with the most points at the end wins. This game is currently in development, but you can already download and play the demo version. Don't forget to drop some coins (name your own price) to support the developer.

28.07.2025 - VIC-20 Diagnostics Cart & Harness Repair - video by 'Jan Beta'
Jan is troubleshooting, repairing and improving the VIC-20 Diagnostics Cartridge and Harness that turned out to be broken in the previous video.

28.07.2025 - Amiga game 'Block Cannon' released - free for download
In Block Cannon you have to arrange at least three or more blocks of the same color in a row. These then disappear and score points. The goal is to hold out as long as possible and score as many points as possible before a column of blocks reaches the top of the screen, while the game gets faster and faster based on time.