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24.06.2023 - C64 game 'Advent 101' released - free for download
Have you ever heard of Colossal Cave, or Adventure, the (generally considered) first text adventure game in the history of videogames? Have you tried playing it, only to find it too hard for you? Well... try this version! 'Advent 101' features: - Random maps! And you contribute to the randomness! - Ultra-simplified parser: you press one key, a whole word comes out (à la ZX Spectrum) - Less than 26 verbs and less than 26 objects. You can easily list all the recognized verbs. - An auto-map feature! - Usually the game can be solved in one hour!

23.06.2023 - New Retro #36 (M.U.L.E [C64] /Space Moguls [C64]) - video from 'BastichB 64K'
A look at the 2018 release of Space Moguls on the C64 and a look at the game that inspired it M.U.L.E. on the C64 by Electronic Arts.

21.06.2023 - WIP C64 game 'Rocky & Co' - Video 4 uploaded
Yet another video showing work in progress of the next Icon64 title 'Rocky and Co' for C64. Current state: Gfx 99% / Code 95% / Music 80% / SFX 0%.

19.06.2023 - Amiga Future magazine - Issue 163 available for pre-order
The Amiga Future magazine is available as either a single issue or by subscription, either with or without a cover CD in german or english language. Content for #163, which will be in stock on Wednesday, 05. July 2023: Content: - Interviews: Settle The World. - Show Reports: Amiga Ruhrpott Convention (ARC) 2023, Amiga User Group Switzerland 2023. - Previews: Playfield, ASM - Das Computer-Spiel (The Director’s Cut). - Reviews: Boxx 4, Cyberpunks 2, Ambermoon Advanced, Tenebra, Board game vs Amiga - Castle Danger, Xevious, Aminet News, Dr. Fruit, Tank Mouse, IceDrake. - Special: Trevors Soapbox, Amiga Future 25 Years Part 4, Demoscene, Combitec Clock Part 2. - Workshops: Revisiting an old program, Pagestream Part 1. - Others: Editorial, Contents, News, Imprint, Readers CD content.

19.06.2023 - Will the Paint Come Off? Amiga 4000 Back From Black Restoration | Trash to Treasure - video from 'RMC'
This Commodore Amiga 4000 is beautiful...on the inside. It may have looked great too when it was originally painted, but today it's looking worn, tired and old. Can paint be stripped from it though? Can it be restored to an original condition?

18.06.2023 - Kung Fu Flash C64 Instant Loading Cartridge - video from 'Jan Beta'
Jan is taking a look at the open source Kung Fu Flash instant loading cartridge for the Commodore 64.

18.06.2023 - New C64 game 'Nesterin Trail' - preview released
'Nesterin Trail' is a WIP text/graphics adventure for the C64 of which you can download an early preview. Active gameplay is still very limited, though. You can move around and explore some of Nesterin and its surroundings (and start to get an idea of the potential story elements you'll need to work on), you can interact with people (ask them about things), and you have a couple of plot paths you can already follow.

17.06.2023 - Five bad Commodore 64s. One hour. All fixed! - video from 'Adrian's Digital Basement'
Even though we have five broken Commodore 64C machines on the bench today, Adrian still says this specific type of C64 is the most reliable of all. (Running on original hardware.) Let's see if he can get all five fixed in one video!

17.06.2023 - 10 Ways To Unlock TheC64 Maxi For Maximum Retro Computing Fun! - video from 'retroCombs'
In this video, join retroCombs as he shares ten lesser-known tips for TheC64 series. Driven by his exploration of the official TheC64 user's manual, he uncovers valuable tips that can enhance your experience with TheC64 Maxi, TheC64 Mini, and TheVIC20 units.

17.06.2023 - Can we 3D Print NEW Cases for 1982's Commodore 64 Breadbin? - video from 'Retro Recipes'
Join in the re-live chat for this exciting project where we try 3D printing C64 cases at home and using a mail order 3D printing service. The results blew me away, and of course these methods could be applied to any other retrocomputer too!

15.06.2023 - Cursed Tomb (Commodore 64) Review - video from 'BastichB 64K'
Review for the newly released (May 2023) Commodore 64 Puzzle/Action game Cursed Tomb by Protovision.

15.06.2023 - WIP C64 game 'Rocky & Co' - Video 3 uploaded
Another video showing work in progress of the next Icon64 title 'Rocky and Co' for C64.

12.06.2023 - Ultimate II+L Unboxing for the Commodore 64 - video from 'GRay Defender'
In this video 'GRay Defender' is unboxing the new Ultimate II+L from Gideon Zweijtzer

11.06.2023 - 'Tenebra 2' for Amiga released
After the port of the first part, Haplo (maker of ''Ooze: The Escape' and 'Caim') now also released C64 and Plus/4 game 'Tenebra 2' for Amiga. It's an atmospheric puzzle game with rogue-like elements on 35 levels. The Amiga version comes in two flavours; the classic 8-bit looks (non-interlaced) and the enhanced looks (interlaced). You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price).

07.06.2023 - WIP C64 game 'Awesome Slam Sibs Infinite' - Actual Gameplay vs AI on the REU-only Ghosts'n Goblins level.
Here is another work in progress video from Awesome Slam Siblings, a port of the party game Super Smash Brothers. This time we see a complete unedited match between a human player and an AI opponent in Awesome Slam Sibs Infinite. Apart from showcasing the current state of the AI, this video also showcases the newly created Ghosts'n Goblins playfield.