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06.02.2024 - Dumping (And Playing) LeMans Ultimax Cartridge on the Commodore 64 - video from '8-Bit Show And Tell'
Join Robin as he figures out how to dump the 1982's LeMans racing game cartridge, load, and run it from disk, in preparation for another video where he actually looks at the game code in detail.
Join Robin as he figures out how to dump the 1982's LeMans racing game cartridge, load, and run it from disk, in preparation for another video where he actually looks at the game code in detail.
05.02.2024 - 'Rock n' Bolt Enhanced' for C64 released - free for download
The old classic game Rock 'N Bolt got an complete overhaul by Grue/Beyond Force that includes a vast number of fixes, improvements and tweaks, including changes that make use of the 2Mhz mode of the C128. But this is only one issue in a very long list...
The old classic game Rock 'N Bolt got an complete overhaul by Grue/Beyond Force that includes a vast number of fixes, improvements and tweaks, including changes that make use of the 2Mhz mode of the C128. But this is only one issue in a very long list...
04.02.2024 - New Commdore 64 and 1541 drop in replacement ROMs - video from 'TheRetroChannel'
A quick look at something else that has been in work by 'TheRetroChannel' for the C64 - modern ROM replacements!
A quick look at something else that has been in work by 'TheRetroChannel' for the C64 - modern ROM replacements!
04.02.2024 - Video: Donkey Kong Amiga port beta
Game now complete & running great on A500 configuration.
Game now complete & running great on A500 configuration.
03.02.2024 - I Made A Commodore SX-64 From A Trashed TV - video from 'The Retro Shack'
Aaron from the 'The Retro Shack' found an old portable TV at e-waste and decided it needed a makeover. Why not turn it into a Commodore SX-64? This was a fun project that included adding a composite mod, fixing a self-induced problem, and loads of cutting, painting, 3D printing, and more.
Aaron from the 'The Retro Shack' found an old portable TV at e-waste and decided it needed a makeover. Why not turn it into a Commodore SX-64? This was a fun project that included adding a composite mod, fixing a self-induced problem, and loads of cutting, painting, 3D printing, and more.
02.02.2024 - C64 game 'Corescape' released
'Corescape' is a fine looking (and playing) shoot'em'up for the C64 and was made by Dr.Mortal Wombat, who already brought us great games like Roguebot, Minotrace, Ball and Chain, Gates of the Ancient, Plekthora. Battle your way out through eight stages in a constant race forward – you have not been voted the "Best-looking blockade runner of the interior systems" for the last three years to be caught by the authorities. Collect additional lives and credits (score) on the way out. You can get the game as digital download for a little money (name your own price) to support the developer.
'Corescape' is a fine looking (and playing) shoot'em'up for the C64 and was made by Dr.Mortal Wombat, who already brought us great games like Roguebot, Minotrace, Ball and Chain, Gates of the Ancient, Plekthora. Battle your way out through eight stages in a constant race forward – you have not been voted the "Best-looking blockade runner of the interior systems" for the last three years to be caught by the authorities. Collect additional lives and credits (score) on the way out. You can get the game as digital download for a little money (name your own price) to support the developer.
02.02.2024 - 'Minesweeper' for C64 (and other 8-bit systems) released
Relive the challenge of playing minesweeper for you favorite 8-bit computer. Available for: Sega Master System, Commodore C64, ZX Spectrum 48/128, ZX Spectrum Next, ColecoVision, MSX, Sega SG-1000, SpectraVision SV-318/328, Memotech MTX 500/512, Sord M5, Atari 5200/800, Elan Enterprises 128 and Amstrad CPC. Available as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.
Relive the challenge of playing minesweeper for you favorite 8-bit computer. Available for: Sega Master System, Commodore C64, ZX Spectrum 48/128, ZX Spectrum Next, ColecoVision, MSX, Sega SG-1000, SpectraVision SV-318/328, Memotech MTX 500/512, Sord M5, Atari 5200/800, Elan Enterprises 128 and Amstrad CPC. Available as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.
01.02.2024 - C64 game Cruisin' For A Bruisin' released
In Cruisin' For A Bruisin' you jump from platform to platform and collect the colors Red, Green, Blue, Yellow and Purple to score points. The more you collect on each platform, the more points you score. The game was part of the ZZAP! 64 Issue 18's covermount, now you can get it as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.
In Cruisin' For A Bruisin' you jump from platform to platform and collect the colors Red, Green, Blue, Yellow and Purple to score points. The more you collect on each platform, the more points you score. The game was part of the ZZAP! 64 Issue 18's covermount, now you can get it as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.
01.02.2024 - 'Games That Weren't 64' (GTW64) - January 2024 update
A new year, and to hit the ground running GTW64 has had a large amount of updates to the Commodore 64 archive this month. 3 games recovered: Metal Piramid, The Spirit and Jump People. 6 other new entries added plus 17 updates.
A new year, and to hit the ground running GTW64 has had a large amount of updates to the Commodore 64 archive this month. 3 games recovered: Metal Piramid, The Spirit and Jump People. 6 other new entries added plus 17 updates.
01.02.2024 - Update for 'Z64K' available
'Z64K' is a pixel exact emulation of the Commodore 128,Commodore 64, VIC 20, ZX Spectrum 48/128K and Atari 2600. 'Z64K' should run on any platform with an updated java runtime environment installed. Latest updates (v2): - Improved timing of switching between C128 Z80/8502. All tests behave like real hardware as discussed at Using CIA timer to measure the duration of Z80<>8502 switch | Commodore 128 (freeforums.net)
'Z64K' is a pixel exact emulation of the Commodore 128,Commodore 64, VIC 20, ZX Spectrum 48/128K and Atari 2600. 'Z64K' should run on any platform with an updated java runtime environment installed. Latest updates (v2): - Improved timing of switching between C128 Z80/8502. All tests behave like real hardware as discussed at Using CIA timer to measure the duration of Z80<>8502 switch | Commodore 128 (freeforums.net)
01.02.2024 - Amiga game 'BreakThru' released
BreakThru is an aracde game produced by Data East in 1986, where you pilot a military vehicle, equipped with super jump capability, through enemy territory. As announced previously, the game was ported to Amiga (with at least 1MB Chip and 1MB of either chip, fast or slow RAM) using Erik Hogan's amazing Scorpion Engine. You can get it now as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.
BreakThru is an aracde game produced by Data East in 1986, where you pilot a military vehicle, equipped with super jump capability, through enemy territory. As announced previously, the game was ported to Amiga (with at least 1MB Chip and 1MB of either chip, fast or slow RAM) using Erik Hogan's amazing Scorpion Engine. You can get it now as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.
31.01.2024 - 'BreakThru' from Data East - Amiga Port by Acidbottle - Coming Soon!
BreakThru by Data East, ported by Acidbottle with Scorpion Engine. Music by J.M.D. Out soon, classic arcade action on Amiga Computers.
Minimum recommended spec: OCS/ECS/AGA Amiga, 1MB Chip with 1MB Fast/Slow, 020 CPU.
BreakThru by Data East, ported by Acidbottle with Scorpion Engine. Music by J.M.D. Out soon, classic arcade action on Amiga Computers.
Minimum recommended spec: OCS/ECS/AGA Amiga, 1MB Chip with 1MB Fast/Slow, 020 CPU.
28.01.2024 - I made a fully automatic C64 Stereo Jukebox with Python! - video from 'retrobits'
3 ways to create a playlist of chiptunes on your Commodore 64 with the SD2IEC, Ultimate64/UII+ REST API, or disk images!
3 ways to create a playlist of chiptunes on your Commodore 64 with the SD2IEC, Ultimate64/UII+ REST API, or disk images!
27.01.2024 - 'Final Fight Enhanced' for Amiga released
Final Fight is a series of beat 'em up video games by Japanese publisher Capcom, which began with the arcade release of Final Fight in 1989. 'Final Fight Enhanced' takes place in its own universe separate from the Capcom timeline, and features some changes which blend elements from different iterations of the series. System Requirements: - ECS or AGA Amiga, - 2MB of Chip Ram, - 512KB of Slow or Fast RAM, - 2-Button Controller. Download link is in the video description.
Final Fight is a series of beat 'em up video games by Japanese publisher Capcom, which began with the arcade release of Final Fight in 1989. 'Final Fight Enhanced' takes place in its own universe separate from the Capcom timeline, and features some changes which blend elements from different iterations of the series. System Requirements: - ECS or AGA Amiga, - 2MB of Chip Ram, - 512KB of Slow or Fast RAM, - 2-Button Controller. Download link is in the video description.
26.01.2024 - Video: C64 game 'Seawolves' - Tech Demo 1
Some final play-testing of Seawolves on the Commodore 64, showing gameplay from its Wingman Mode. More info to the game here.
Some final play-testing of Seawolves on the Commodore 64, showing gameplay from its Wingman Mode. More info to the game here.
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