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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.

06.06.2023 - C64 game 'Dragon'n Princess' released - free for download
'Dragon'n Princess' is an enhanced text adventure with authentic PETSCII graphics and atmospheric SID music and multiple endings. The kingdom's sworn enemy, the dragon, has been finally caught. As the prince it's your job to execute him. However, something feels off about the dragon...

05.06.2023 - Video: 'Rogue Declan: Zero' Amiga WIP (2023/06/05) game
More gameplay footage of an in-development twinstick roguelite shooter for Amiga.

05.06.2023 - Adding four IDE Channels and a CD-ROM to my Amiga 4000 - video from '10 Minute Amiga Retro Cast'
This week on 10 Minute Amiga Retro Cast (10MARC) Doug is installing an adapter that gives you four IDE channels on the Amiga 4000 and adding a CD-ROM Drive. Join him as he covers the hardware and software required to get it working.

04.06.2023 - New at AMIGAstore.eu - 'PiStorm 600'
For Amiga A600. PiStorm is an adapter which uses a Raspberry Pi to provide a CPU accelerator, RTG graphics card, hard disk interface, Wifi, and others enhancements. CPU relocator, Raspberry Pi 3A+, and a pre-configured SD card are available as option. If you want to 1MB of CHIP RAM, please check our Trapdoor Memory Expansions for Amiga Amiga 600.

03.06.2023 - C64 game 'Dr. Maria' released - free for download
Short Futures present 'Dr. Maria', a pill flipping puzzling production for the Commodore 64. Experimental viruses have mutated and are trying to escape from the research lab. Help Doctor Maria use her pills to destroy all the viruses before they spread. The game was available first to ZZAP! 64 subscribers on the issue 14 cover disk, now it was released to the public as free digital download.

03.06.2023 - VIC-20 game 'Supa Vidya Poker - Black Lodge Edition' released - free for download
Supa Vidya Poker' for VIC-20 (+16k) is, as the name suggests, a Poker game, but with a back story: You are an agent of the F.B.I. and you have been tasked with investigating the disappearance of another agent of the bureau. After a long and winding road your search has led you to a place called the Black Lodge. You now have to play a game of video poker. Get a full house and keep the code, it could become useful later (literally for use in another game).

02.06.2023 - C64 Round Up: June 2023 - The Games Keep on Coming! - video from 'RetroGamerNation'
The June 2023 edition of the RGN Commodore 64 (C64) Round Up featuring the latest game releases, pixel art, demo and add-on items.

02.06.2023 - Polar Bear in Space! (C64) Review - video from 'BastichB 64K'
Review for the Commodore 64 Platform/Shooter 'em Up game Polar Bear in Space! version 2 which is also getting a new physical cartridge release.