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12.05.2023 - A Disgusting Commodore PC20 Restoration - Can it be Saved? Trash to Treasure - video from 'RMC'
This Commodore PC20-III is all covered in poop! But how did it get like this, what is it, and can it be restored?

11.05.2023 - 'Amiga 2000 EATX PCB' revision 3.0 released
The purpose of this project is to develop an open source Amiga 2000 PCB in the EATX form factor, an ATX variant that allows slightly deeper PCBs. There are one-to-one board replacement projects for the Amiga 2000, but none to change the layout to meet current form factor standards. In addition, the Amiga 2000 made use of connectors and custom parts that are no longer commercially manufactured. This often requires parts to be pulled from existing machines. As such, this project will make use of only actively supported components when possible. New in Rev. 3.0: - Various fixes (see closed issues flagged for Revision 3.0), - Changed SRAM to 5V tolerant 3.3V part. - Removed almost all signal traces from power planes. - Swapped position of U801 and U899 and brought related components to front of board. - Updated to KiCAD 7.0

10.05.2023 - Amiga game 'Kalle Kloakk 68k' released
'Kalle Kloakk 68k' by Megastyle is based on the same gameplay as the C64 version, such as the story is the same. You exit to the right as always after all the toilet papers has been picked up. You will see a door when all the paper has been picked up. This is more like eye candy for your eyes, but, you can still exit anywhere on the right side of the screen. You can get it as digital download for a bargain (name your own price).

09.05.2023 - Preview Video: Welcome Back Stranger - Amiga game SUPERMiniJu
Video shows demo level 01. Deliver caged rabbits in all stages. Cut grass and flowers to collect items. The demo will be unlocked from the 100th comment post below the video ;-)

09.05.2023 - Sword & Sorcerer WIP V0.01J - Amiga GameDev - Early Test Footage
This is early test footage of a game I started making in the last week for the "Sword & Sorcery AmiGameJam 2022" which finishes in less than 3 months time. The game is being made using the Bartman/Abyss VisualStudioCode extension and my still in development Amiga/PC compatible game library.

08.05.2023 - Multi platform game 'Space Cavern Blaster' released
Space Cavern Blaster is a proof of concept for a cross-platform platformer for Amiga 500, Atari ST, C64, DOS and Sega Megadrive. (HTML5 and Windows versions will be uploaded at a later time). The game is tagged as V0.1 and is more of a tech demo, but you can get a playable release as digital download for a bargain (name your own price).

07.05.2023 - C64 game 'Aztec Tomb' released
'Aztec Tomb' is an entry for the Retro Platform Jam #6. You explore an underground aztec tomb, looking for an ancient relic. Survive cunning puzzles and traps. The game currently has a measly 7 stages, but hopefully there'll be more, so it's more of a preview. You can get it as digital download for a bargain (name your own price).

06.05.2023 - C64 game 'The Last Defender' released
'The Last Defender' is a single screen shooter with slight reminiscences to the classic arcade Pang. Use the laser gun at your disposal to hit the enemy on top of you. However, keep in mind that with each shot, the gun temporarily loses energy. So use it in moderation if you don't want to risk being defenseless in the most critical moments. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price).

06.05.2023 - Protovision Shop: C64 game 'Cursed Tomb' now available!
Get ready to test your mind and reflexes with our latest C64 arcade puzzle adventure - Cursed Tomb. Explore your way through creepy catacombs, collecting treasure as you navigate your way around many dangers such as ghosts, deadly artifacts, moving walls, hidden traps, teleports and a lot more. Cursed Tomb is available in digital, diskette and cartridge editions with physical editions are in stock - shipping starts in May. A digital download version is available here.

01.05.2023 - Zeta Wing II (Commodore 64) Review - video from 'BastichB 64K'
Review for the latest Witchsoft C64 release "Zeta Wing II" , which is great shmup styled arcade fun on the old breadbox.

30.04.2023 - C64 game 'Jump'n Crate' released - free for download
'Jump'n Crate' is a fast-paced platform game. The objective of the game is to collect all the crates before the time runs out. The duration is decreased by time as well as collecting anti-crates (distorted ones) or getting hits by the robots and their bullets. However, collecting time capsules increase the time left (though not fully). If all 5 levels are completed, the time left provides extra points.

30.04.2023 - WIP C64 game 'Grey' - weapons demo (engine demo 8)
Grey is an FPS for C64 in development. There are now four weapons in the game (they are not balanced yet): chainsaw, pistol, shotgun and chaingun

30.04.2023 - Amiga port of 'Flying Shark' - Level 4 video preview
This video shows level 4 of the WIP port of the arcade 'Flying Shark', which is currently under construction. If you want, you can download the game in it's current stage and try it out by yourself.

29.04.2023 - C64 Round Up: May 2023 - Cursed Tomb, Zeta Wing 2, Newsstand - video from 'RetroGamerNation'
The May 2023 edition of the RGN Commodore 64 (C64) Round Up featuring the latest game releases, pixel art, demo and add-on items.

29.04.2023 - C64 game 'TextQuest' released
'TextQuest' is an oldschool text adventure for C64, which tries to recreate the atmosphere of the very first text-based RPGs that appeared on the PLATO platform. We take on the role of the hero of the moment, engaged in the exploration of a dungeon full of monsters, but don't worry: in the various rooms you can find some objects that will be a conspicuous aid for the success of the mission. The game is available in English or Italian as digital version for a bargain (name your own price).