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22.05.2026 - Plus/4 emulator YAPE 1.3.0 released
YAPE is a decent no-nonsense Plus/4 emulator thats being developed for 10+ years. It is available in Windows as well as multiplatform editions. Version 1.3.0 is a milestone release, as from now on it is possible to do source level debugging in YAPE. You can either set the source file name (.LST) from the command line or just simply load it via the monitor menu directly. The external monitor itself has also been fully revamped with an unlimited scrollback buffer, better command history etc. On top of all this, many emulation improvements have been made, mostly focusing on a few of TED's remaining peculiarities this time.

17.05.2026 - Plus/4 game 'Dr. Margo' released - free for download
'Dr. Margo' is the Plus/4 interpretation of Dr. Mario, the 1990 puzzle video game developed and published by Nintendo for the NES and Game Boy. Help Dr. Margo eliminate viruses! As the capsules drop, you can move and rotate them. Match four (or more!) of the same color to make them disappear. Get rid of all the viruses to clear a level. Can you beat Level 20 on HI speed? This new game is brought to you by Csabo and KiCHY.

06.05.2026 - Plus/4 game 'Mega Chase' released - free for download
'Mega Chase' is a persecution game in which player one has to "catch" the other with his laser, while player 2 has to try to escape. It's much more fun in two player mode, although single player modes are also provided. To make things harder and more interesting, there is a time limit and the number of shots is limited. The spaceship has 5 "warps" to teleport to another random point of the screen, but always at least at a certain minimum distance from the crosshair.

29.04.2026 - 'SwordWork' - game for Plus/4 and C64 released - free for download
SwordWork is much more an action game than puzzle game. The more swords you collect, the stronger your fighter will hit the baddies who want to prevent him from conquering all the treasures on the screen. Skewer them in a single thrust to get more points! Magic potions occasionally appear, in order to gain extra lives. SwordWork is the 22nd game by Japanese developer Inufuto and as always, there are several version for different computer systems. The link above is for the Plus/4 and C16 (32k), whilst the C64 version can be downloaded from here.

08.04.2026 - Plus/4 game 'Dynamite Jim' released - free for download
Dynamite Jim, is a multiplatform game release and a follow up to Skattabugz. The game was also developed with VTDL ("Very Tiny Development Layer", a simple portable library designed to be efficient with very small target systems). Guide Jim through a treacherous, ever-thickening field of mines as you collect the hearts needed to survive. Mastering the 8-way directional movement is key: to slip through tight gaps, and use Dynamite or Freezers strategically to blast paths and stop time. The game is also available for C64 and VIC-20 - download links are on the webpage.

08.04.2026 - Plus/4 game 'Skattabugz' released - free for download
'Skattabugz' is a fast paced shoot 'em up for the C16/Plus4, made for multiple platforms liker C64 and VIC-20 (download links are on the webpage). Its just 3.5k long! Eliminate the bugs before they capture all your hearts. As each level progresses, the bugs become faster. If you win, you progress to the next level. Avoid the bombs, if you get hit, you loose half of your hearts. Each bug scores 10 points on level 1, 20 on level two, and so on.

02.04.2026 - Plus/4 game 'Unison' released
'Unison' is a puzzle game by Haplo (maker of e.g. 'Carcer', 'Tenebra', and 'Binary Battle'), which was also recently released for C64 and is now available for Plus/4. In the game you take control of two entangled little guys traveling through a series of intricate levels. They move in unison; guide both to the finish flags without stepping in the opposite colours. Sometimes a well-placed crate can be a great help. Have an eye out for those pesky canon balls though. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.

01.04.2026 - Plus/4 game 'Gem'X Lite' released - free for download
'Gem'X Lite' is a puzzle game, originally released on Amiga and C64 in 1991, where you must match a target pattern by toggling colored diamonds, which affects both the selected tile and its neighbours. You must solve 16 randomly selected levels (from a total of 32) before time runs out.

31.03.2026 - C64 game 'Axis' released - free for download
Axis, which was also recently released for Plus/4, is an "escape" game where the main character can't hit or shoot, only run. You must navigate 10 alien-infested sectors by collecting colored keycards to reach the exit. You can't fight back and the aliens can sense you through walls, you'll need to rely on stealth, timing, and patience to survive. The game tracks your total completion time and has an adjustable speed. The game was developed using the TRSE development tool, based on Bery (Zsolt Bertók)'s work of the same name for Videoton TV Computer.

30.03.2026 - Plus/4 game 'Sandris' released - free for download
'Sandris' is a Tetris-like game in which the falling pieces turn into sand. But though the game may look similar to Tetris, it needs a very different strategy. Connecting a single color from wall to wall clears lines and scores points. You start out with only two colors, but the number of colors and the speed increases as you progress through levels. The game features two shape sets: Classic and Odd Bunch. The latter contains weird shapes and might behave surprisingly.

27.03.2026 - Plus/4 game 'Galax Man' released - free for download
'Galax Man' is a neat new little action game for Plus/4. Guide the titular character as they try to leave their space station through increasingly tougher areas. Collect the keycards, avoid plasma, and don't step on spikes. On later levels, to move the levers, you need the keycards with a matching color.

20.03.2026 - Plus/4 game 'Jungle Joe' released - free for download
'Jungle Joe' is a puzzle-adventure game, originally released for C64 in 2022, where survival is not about quick reflexes, but about a cool head and foresight. Joe faces a perilous journey through the jungle, dark caves and ancient ruins, where every step counts and every mistake can be fatal. Your objective is very simple, build your path to the level exit by using ladder pieces. On your way, there are many puzzling choices to make. Avoid enemies and other hazards. One level is divided into three checkpoints. There is a password system to load already played levels.

15.03.2026 - Video: 10 Amazing Commodore Plus/4 Facts
In this vide retro youtuber 'The Laird's Lair' looks at 10 tantalising titbits of trivia surrounding the failed 8-bit Commodore Plus/4 computer.

14.03.2026 - Plus/4 game 'Randoom' released - free for download
In 'Randoom', a port of a C64 game with the same name from 2021, you play through 31 stages by catching the squares in the correct order. Sounds simple, but the fun of the game is the frantic gameplay due to the chaotic nature of the squares' movement. The game is very polished and has all the bells and whistles one could ask for.

12.03.2026 - Plus/4 game 'Homo Sapiens' released - free for download
'Homo Sapiens' is an adventure game where you are the weakest living thing on your wild planet, and you must find a way to survive and rule over all the other species. This is an enhanced and English translated version of the Italian adventure Antropos: Homo Sapiens by Bonaventura Di Bello. Released as part of The BDB Project. Developed on PunyInform v6.4.1 with Ozmoo v15.5..