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28.03.2022 - Video shows new footage of WIP game 'Happy Go Blocky'
'Happy Go Blocky' is an experimental C64 game using Multicolor FLI Overlace graphics. Last video was 4 years ago, so it's about time for an update. The developer ran into some demotivating multiplexer issues back in 2018, but now they're finally starting to get solved, and it was possible to add some enemies without everything bugging up. Still lots of work ahead.
'Happy Go Blocky' is an experimental C64 game using Multicolor FLI Overlace graphics. Last video was 4 years ago, so it's about time for an update. The developer ran into some demotivating multiplexer issues back in 2018, but now they're finally starting to get solved, and it was possible to add some enemies without everything bugging up. Still lots of work ahead.
27.03.2022 - Protovision Shop: Back in stock: Prototyping Board and Cartridge Cases
The popular prototyping boards are back in store! If you want to design your own custom cartridge then these boards are perfect for you. And while you are at it why not put them in one of our quality cartridge cases that comes in many different colors. Place your order before they sell out again.
The popular prototyping boards are back in store! If you want to design your own custom cartridge then these boards are perfect for you. And while you are at it why not put them in one of our quality cartridge cases that comes in many different colors. Place your order before they sell out again.
27.03.2022 - More footage of the WIP Amiga AGA port of 'Turrican 2'
This is the first release with World 2. As mentioned in previously, there is a form of parallax added to it that was not in the MS-DOS version. This does push the blitter, and these levels are more likely to experience slow downs. The slow-downs are not as obvious or severe as the original Amiga version due to being triple-buffered. More changes: Changes: - Contains the first three worlds (8 bosses) and the intro on two floppys. - Now comes in floppy and WHDLoad flavours with improved stability (I hope!). - Player can now die and will respawn (but has infinite lives). - CD32 pads are detected (controls below). - Player jump/fall rates fixed to match original. - Player shield/invulnerability on spawn working. - End of level music working.
- Wind on World1-1 added. - Bounce weapon upgrades work. - Lots of other smaller fixes.
This is the first release with World 2. As mentioned in previously, there is a form of parallax added to it that was not in the MS-DOS version. This does push the blitter, and these levels are more likely to experience slow downs. The slow-downs are not as obvious or severe as the original Amiga version due to being triple-buffered. More changes: Changes: - Contains the first three worlds (8 bosses) and the intro on two floppys. - Now comes in floppy and WHDLoad flavours with improved stability (I hope!). - Player can now die and will respawn (but has infinite lives). - CD32 pads are detected (controls below). - Player jump/fall rates fixed to match original. - Player shield/invulnerability on spawn working. - End of level music working.
- Wind on World1-1 added. - Bounce weapon upgrades work. - Lots of other smaller fixes.
27.03.2022 - Autofire Circuit for my self-made Joystick - new video from 'Jan Beta'
Jan is adding a good old 555 timer chip based autofire circuit to his DIY joystick.
Jan is adding a good old 555 timer chip based autofire circuit to his DIY joystick.
26.03.2022 - New Release of '8bit-Slicks' with support for Ultimate Cart!
8bit-Slicks is finally available for the Ultimate Cart! This brings to 3 the number of supported network interfaces (8bit-Hub, RR-Net, Ultimate). If you have not heard of 8bit-Slicks, head now to www.8bit-slicks.com and enjoy some cool online car racing on your C64/C128!
8bit-Slicks is finally available for the Ultimate Cart! This brings to 3 the number of supported network interfaces (8bit-Hub, RR-Net, Ultimate). If you have not heard of 8bit-Slicks, head now to www.8bit-slicks.com and enjoy some cool online car racing on your C64/C128!
26.03.2022 - Protovision Shop: FM Radio for your Commodore 64
Yes, it is true! You can actually use your C64 to blast out your favourite FM radio station. The FM Radio Module by Timo Voutilainen plugs into the User Port and comes bundled with an application disk. Go on and experience something new with the best home computer and place your order now before they sell out.
Yes, it is true! You can actually use your C64 to blast out your favourite FM radio station. The FM Radio Module by Timo Voutilainen plugs into the User Port and comes bundled with an application disk. Go on and experience something new with the best home computer and place your order now before they sell out.
26.03.2022 - Protovision Shop: CleoRAM - a great GeoRAM alternative back in stock
The CleoRAM is available again. This GeoRAM clone contains many enhancements, including a battery backup to make sure that you never lose your data. The CleoRAM works with the C64/C128 and the Ultimate 64 at all operation speeds. Protovision has both the 2MB and 4MB models in stock.
The CleoRAM is available again. This GeoRAM clone contains many enhancements, including a battery backup to make sure that you never lose your data. The CleoRAM works with the C64/C128 and the Ultimate 64 at all operation speeds. Protovision has both the 2MB and 4MB models in stock.
24.03.2022 - PDF Retro magazine REV'n'GE issue #132 for download
REV'n'GE (Retro Emulator Vision and Game) is an Italian and English language PDF magazine, not only for Commodore fans, that mainly focus on game REViews.
REV'n'GE (Retro Emulator Vision and Game) is an Italian and English language PDF magazine, not only for Commodore fans, that mainly focus on game REViews.
24.03.2022 - 'Metro Siege' playthrough, boss reveal, and update for March 24th 2022
'Metro Siege' is a retro 16-bit pixel art brawler game by BitBeamCannon being built from the ground-up with a custom engine that not only runs on modern systems, but on classic Amiga computers. Join Corey and Mike as they co-op play through the latest build of Metro Siege and finally reveal the level 1 boss fight and more to the general public!
'Metro Siege' is a retro 16-bit pixel art brawler game by BitBeamCannon being built from the ground-up with a custom engine that not only runs on modern systems, but on classic Amiga computers. Join Corey and Mike as they co-op play through the latest build of Metro Siege and finally reveal the level 1 boss fight and more to the general public!
23.03.2022 - 'Games That Weren't 64' (GTW64) March 2022 update
How is it March already? Here is yet another GTW64 update for 2022 with a bunch of new entries, including 8 new entries to the archive, namely Arrivo, Ball-Job, Blob, Brain Death, Cityfighter, Mat Mania, Operation Ironhawk, Paradroid V1, and a bunch of updates for 29 titles in all.
How is it March already? Here is yet another GTW64 update for 2022 with a bunch of new entries, including 8 new entries to the archive, namely Arrivo, Ball-Job, Blob, Brain Death, Cityfighter, Mat Mania, Operation Ironhawk, Paradroid V1, and a bunch of updates for 29 titles in all.
23.03.2022 - 'Green Beret' port for Amiga released and free for download - Updated March 23, 2022
Green Beret, also known as Rush'N Attack, is a Konami game released in 1985 on the arcades and later ported to several home systems. But it was never released for the Amiga back then. Now you can get a playable version as free digital download. Updated March 20, 2022:- Enemies in attack position (shooting) now dying instantly when hit by flamethrower (no delay in showing the animation). - better adjusted position of projectile coming out of enemy bazookas. Updated March 23, 2022:- alternate ADF release that plays the original arcade music (a military march) instead of the NES soundtrack included in the other releases.
Green Beret, also known as Rush'N Attack, is a Konami game released in 1985 on the arcades and later ported to several home systems. But it was never released for the Amiga back then. Now you can get a playable version as free digital download. Updated March 20, 2022:- Enemies in attack position (shooting) now dying instantly when hit by flamethrower (no delay in showing the animation). - better adjusted position of projectile coming out of enemy bazookas. Updated March 23, 2022:- alternate ADF release that plays the original arcade music (a military march) instead of the NES soundtrack included in the other releases.
23.03.2022 - Let's talk: The awesome Commodore 1084 monitor - new video from 'Adrian's Digital Basement'
On today's video, Adrian is taking a look at a Commodore 1084 that was saved from e-waste. Let's talk about how great this monitor is and why.
On today's video, Adrian is taking a look at a Commodore 1084 that was saved from e-waste. Let's talk about how great this monitor is and why.
23.03.2022 - New retro book Kickstarter campaign - 'The Commodore 64 Collectors Guide to Mastertronic'
Introducing the new book - "The Commodore 64 Collectors Guide to Mastertronic". The final book now has over 500 pages, with input from staff at the company, over 800 new game screenshots and a collector's checklist. If you are a C64 owner or fan, and love the Mastertronic games that were a part of your youth, this book will sit nicely on your bookshelf.
Introducing the new book - "The Commodore 64 Collectors Guide to Mastertronic". The final book now has over 500 pages, with input from staff at the company, over 800 new game screenshots and a collector's checklist. If you are a C64 owner or fan, and love the Mastertronic games that were a part of your youth, this book will sit nicely on your bookshelf.
23.03.2022 - Protovision Shop: FM-YAM cartridge and FM-YAM cable pack
Mix the warmth of the SID chip with the arcade-like sounds of the Yamaha YM chip, with the excellent FM-YAM cartridge. With this device by Xentax your C64 can use up to 12 channels, making it a must-have for any chip tune enthusiast and musician. The FM-YAM cartridge is available from our the Protovision Shop in limited quantities. Most recently, also an optional FM-YAM cable pack was stocked, which may also be purchased separately.
Mix the warmth of the SID chip with the arcade-like sounds of the Yamaha YM chip, with the excellent FM-YAM cartridge. With this device by Xentax your C64 can use up to 12 channels, making it a must-have for any chip tune enthusiast and musician. The FM-YAM cartridge is available from our the Protovision Shop in limited quantities. Most recently, also an optional FM-YAM cable pack was stocked, which may also be purchased separately.
22.03.2022 - 1979 Home Computer Buyer's Guide: Apple II, Commodore PET, TRS-80, and The Very Obscure! - new Video from '8-Bit Show And Tell'
Let's take a close look at the Home Computer Buyer's Guide that Popular Science published in their March 1979 issue. Their top concerns were: what programming language did each computer ship with, did they have enough RAM (you need more if you're loading the language from cassette or disk rather than running it from ROM!), and did it allow for later add-ons via ports and slots? Computers considered include the well-known "trinity" of Apple II, Commodore PET, and TRS-80, and many more machines that range from rare to completely forgotten: Compucolor, VideoBrain, Sol, Heath, Interact, Bally, Sorcerer, RCA VIP, PeCos One, Challenger. Which one would you purchase?
Let's take a close look at the Home Computer Buyer's Guide that Popular Science published in their March 1979 issue. Their top concerns were: what programming language did each computer ship with, did they have enough RAM (you need more if you're loading the language from cassette or disk rather than running it from ROM!), and did it allow for later add-ons via ports and slots? Computers considered include the well-known "trinity" of Apple II, Commodore PET, and TRS-80, and many more machines that range from rare to completely forgotten: Compucolor, VideoBrain, Sol, Heath, Interact, Bally, Sorcerer, RCA VIP, PeCos One, Challenger. Which one would you purchase?
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