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23.03.2023 - C64 game 'Rambler' released and free for download
Rambler, a free Commodore 64 game by stepz. Collect all the stars on each screen and then reach the exit. Use powerups to help you along the way. Can you beat all 11 screens?

22.03.2023 - 'Cracky' also got its C64 release - free for doenload
Cracky is a new platformer game written by Japanese developer Inufuto. Already released for Plus/4 (see below) and several other 8-bit platforms, it now got its C64 version. Clear each level by collecting all the stars, while avoiding the baddies and keep an eye on the floors. Some parts crack when you walk over them once, creating holes in the platforms, giving the possibility to reach otherwise unreachable stars. You can download a tape image (.tap) here.

22.03.2023 - Video: 'Rocky & Co' - C64 game (WIP)
This video shows very early work in progress of the next Icon64 title 'Rocky and Co' for C64.

21.03.2023 - 'Cracky' - game for Plus/4 and C16 (32k) released
Cracky is a new platformer game written by Japanese developer Inufuto. He writes his games using his own C compiler and assembler, and releases them on a multitude of 8-bit platforms (35+ and counting). Cracky is his 13th release. Your task is simple: clear each level by collecting all the stars, while avoiding the baddies. The title refers to the floors, some parts crack when you walk over them once, creating holes in the platforms. Since there's no jumping, on most levels you must use this to your advantage to reach otherwise unreachable stars.

21.03.2023 - Amiga WIP game 'CyberPunk Alien City' - new demo version for download
The Cyberpunk City of Night Bloom are invaded by the Aliens , Marc the Mercenary have work to do... 'CyberPunk Alien City' is a work in progress, ECS/AGA game for The Amiga Computer , featurings Dual Playfield with 4 bitplanes per playfield(AGA) , 50hz on stock Amigas and more, a some kind of space invaders with multiple weapons , great cyberpunk atmosfera with awesome graphics from ansimuz.

20.03.2023 - C64 game 'GP Cars' released
'GP Cars' is a top down racer in the style of 'Hot Rod', which was in the making for about 20 years and was now released at the Forever 23 C64 demo party. It offers 5 different tracks with increasing difficulty, nice graphics and musics and even speech samples. The game is available as digital download fro free.

19.03.2023 - 'Rick Dangerous' enhanced version for A1200 and CD32 released
The port of 'Rick Dangerous' for Amiga 1200 or Amiga CD32 console with 1Mo FastRam, which was announced last year is finally out and available as digital download for a bargain (name your own price). The game was entirely developed with Scorpion Engine. It contains the follow features: - All graphics remastered by Domkid (from Wii Version). - brand new title screen (2018 Original illustration by Simon Phipps). - Music Module by Dom.. Now there is a Beta version for download offering: - level South America : almost done. - level Egypt : WIP 70%. - level Schwarzendumpf Castle : Ripping map and sprite 50%. - level Missile Base : 0%

19.03.2023 - Re-imagining Tiki (from New Zealand Story) on the C64 - Preview 1
This video shows the first preview of a re-imagining of the Tiki character from The New Zealand Story in a brand new C64 game being developed by Robert Wilson. This game which remains untitled at this point, will feature the Tiki character from the game The New Zealand Story, which was redesigned to make him as close to the Arcade version as possible given the limitations of the C64.

18.03.2023 - Create your own library of c64 cartridges with this Versa64Cart single or mult-cart solution! - video from Retro Hack Shack
It really is easy to create your own c64 multi-cart with the versa64cart from bwack!

17.03.2023 - 'Games That Weren't 64' (GTW64) - ‘La Venganza del Toro’ C64 recovery
A new recovery at GTW64 - an unfinished and early bullfighting game for the C64 called ‘La Venganza del Toro’. Contributor Retroboy got in touch in early March after buying a collection of C64 tapes from Spain. One of them contained several files, and the most complete of all was an 18 block file called 'La Venganza del Toro'. Mostly BASIC code with some machine code routines, there is no sound, no score, credits or any details - so it seems to be a work in progress, or potentially just a title that was being done for fun. Still you can simply move the bull around on the screen and run into five standing toreros, who then appear in the sky.

17.03.2023 - New at AMIGAstore.eu - 'PiStorm32 Lite Amiga 1200'
For Amiga 1200. PiStorm32 Lite is an adapter which uses a Raspberry Pi to provide a CPU accelerator, RTG graphics card, hard disk interface and others enhancements. Raspberry Pi 3A+ and a pre-configured SD card are available as option. It includes a thermal pad, 3 screws, 3 spacers, and a protection cover.

14.03.2023 - Plus/4 game 'Sumplete' released
'Sumplete' is a Sudoku like math puzzle. Delete numbers so each row/column adds up to the target number at the right/bottom. The game is free for download.

13.03.2023 - 'Supercars 2' for Amiga AGA machines released
Supercars 2 AGA by JOTD is a reboot of Supercars 2 by Magnetic Fields / Gremlin for A1200/A4000 computers using AGA graphics. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price). It features: - 256 color screens from Supercars 3 international. - colored enemy cars instead of gray ones (128 colors displayed on screen). - based on original Shaun Southern source code. - optional in-game music (choice between sfx only, J.M.D tunes, Lotus tunes). - joypad controls. - runs on a 2MB chip vanilla A1200 in DOS mode with a hard disk. - workable NTSC screen layout (whdload only). - 100% same Supercars 2 gameplay. - runs on unexpanded A1200 and CD32 machines

12.03.2023 - C64 game 'Dagon's Awakening (Community Edition)' released and free for download
The action adventure/RPG Dagon's Awakening by Vintage Computing Carinthia was recently released as Community Edition at the Vintage Computing Carinthia $1F. This version features several improvements over the cartridge version and has the story and the game contents changed so that the game is self-contained, while the cartridge version requires a physical postcard item to play the game properly.

12.03.2023 - C64 game 'Tritopia' - V1.1 releaased and free for download
The action adventure Tritopia V1.1 by Vintage Computing Carinthia was recently released at the Vintage Computing Carinthia $1F. This latest update to the game includes new music from renowned musician Emu. The new sound will add a unique flavor to the game and is sure to make it even more enjoyable. In addition, we've also straightened out some of the problems with the story. We've made adjustments to the dialogue, so that it flows more naturally, and improved the pacing of the game. This should make the story even more immersive and engaging