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Here you will find the latest news about the VIC20, aka VIC-20, aka VC20 - the first home computer success of Commodore and predecessor of the C64. This ticker contains news about new game and hardware releases, latest video and podcast uploads, trivia and product information. All freshly fished from the web. RSS feed available!

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14.09.2026 - 'Mels Disco Bassoon' - adventure for C64, C16, Plus/4 and VIC-20 released
'Mels Disco Bassoon' is a novel little puzzle game, with versions for the Atari400/800, C64, C16, VIC-20, ZX Spectrum, MSDOS, or Windows/Linux via SDL. The computer generates a random band name for Mel, and scatters the letters across the screen. Your task is to collect the letters in order, to progress to the next level. The new name is one letter longer on each level. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.

12.09.2026 - Plus/4 adventures 'Castle Quest' and 'Iowa Jack and the Crystals of Chaos' released - free for download
Richard J. Derocher, who is a well-known game creator – primarily of adventure games – has chosen to bring two of his classics to the TED platform: Castle Quest and Iowa Jack and the Crystals of Chaos. Both games feature a parser stripped down to the bare essentials to make the genre truly accessible to everyone, alongside graphics and music of a caliber rarely seen in this type of game. Castle Quest is an expanded version of a game by the same author titled "Tiny Quest", originally created for the VIC-20: save the princess and grab the loot. Iowa Jack and the Crystals of Chaos feels like the big brother of the previous titles; while the parser remains as simple as ever, the story and supplementary content are significantly more substantial, "perfect for newcomers to the genre, or advanced players who want a quick adventure break" (cit.). It is an adventure game that catapults you into a story with a distinctively 1980s, Lucas-style vibe.

10.09.2026 - 'Wizards Lab' - game for C64 and VIC-20 released
In 'Wizards Lab' you have to match potions by colour, set the reagents off. The game is a 16 KB cartridge for three 8-bit machines - the Commodore 64, the Commodore VIC-20 and the AC6502 - written in 6502 assembly. Same playfield same tiles, same timing, on all three. You can get the game as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.

08.09.2026 - VIC-20 port of 'Pitfall II: Lost Caverns' released
This is a homebrew adaptation inspired by the classic Pitfall II: Lost Caverns, bringing underground exploration, platforming, treasures, enemies, and adventure to the Commodore VIC-20 (+ 35K expansion). This port also includes Level 2 from the Atari 5200 version, extending the adventure beyond the original game's first level.

28.08.2026 - VIC-20 game 'Space Panic DX' released
'Space Panic DX' is a faithful VIC-20 conversion of Universal’s classic 1980 arcade game, widely regarded as one of the earliest platform games. Navigate the platforms and ladders while avoiding pursuing enemies. Dig holes to trap them, then fill the holes to defeat them. Plan your route carefully, work quickly, and clear each stage before time runs out!

25.08.2026 - VIC-20 port of 'Phoenix' released
'Phoenix' is a 1980 fixed shooter video game developed and published for arcades, which was now ported to VIC-20 (24/32K). The game features three distinct battle scenarios spread across five stages. The opening stages pit you against small, agile space birds that attack in diving formations. The next two stages introduce larger, more dangerous falcon-like enemies with tougher attack patterns. The fifth and final stage is an all-out assault on the mothership itself. You can get the game as digital download for a fair price to support the developer.

22.08.2026 - VIC-20 port of 'Knight Lore' released - free for download
Knight Lore is a 1984 action-adventure game developed and published by Ultimate Play the Game, written by company founders Chris and Tim Stamper and released for ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro, Amstrad CPC, MSX. After there was also a port for C64/C128, this game no also got a homebrew fan port for the VIC-20 (PAL/NTSC +35K RAM expansion, keyboard and joystick supported), created for the retro gaming community.

22.08.2026 - 'TFREAX' - game for C64, C16/Plus4 and VIC-20 released
'TFREAX' is a fast paced shoot-em up, adding new twists to a familiar theme. Besides the Commodore versions, there are also versions for Atari 400/800, ZX Spectrum, MS-DOS, or Windows/Linux via SDL. The VIC-20 version is just 3k! You can get all ports of the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.

19.08.2026 - VIC-20 port of 'Galaga' released
Galaga for the Vic-20 (16/32K) is a fast-paced tribute to Namco’s arcade classic, rebuilt for a 32K expanded VIC-20 with full enemy formations, diving attacks, Boss Galagas, tractor-beam captures, dual-fighter rescues, Challenging Stages and arcade-style scoring. Features smooth animated enemies, authentic attack patterns, escalating difficulty, bonus fighters, sound effects, scrolling stars and end-of-game accuracy statistics. You can get the game as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.

14.08.2026 - 'Vector Battle' game for VIC-20 and PET released
'Vector Battle' is a first-person shooter tank combat game for Commodore PET (32k required) and VIC-20 (16k required) in the style of Battlezone, the 1980 arcade by Atari. You command an armoured fighting vehicle equipped with a forward-firing cannon, defensive shields, radar and a limited fuel supply. Navigate the vector battlefield, locate hostile units, destroy them before they destroy you, and keep your machine supplied with fuel. You can get the game as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.

06.08.2026 - 'Starcade' - Game compilation for C64 / PET / VIC-20 released
'Starcade - Four games in one Package' for C64, VIC-20 with 8k or 16K memory and Commodore PET (2001, 30xx and 40xx series with 16K or 32K memory) contains: Asteroidz - Pilot your spacecraft through a dangerous asteroid field and destroy as many asteroids as possible. Stellar Ambush - Earth is under attack by wave after wave of hostile aliens. Destroy the invading forces before they overwhelm your defenses. HiVe Dive - For players who found Stellar Ambush too easy, Hive Dive provides an even greater challenge. Space Walkers - Save your base from the space walkers, large mechanized machines intent on destroying your base. You can get all the games as digital download for a fair price to support the developer.

14.07.2026 - VIC-20 game 'Deathchase' released - free for download
'Deathchase' is a classic 3D chase game for VIC-20 (PAL, with 8k expander or greater) and a port of the Spectrum classic vehicular combat game by Mervyn Estcourt, published by Micromega in 1983.

05.07.2026 - VIC-20 game 'Rally-X Reloaded' released - free for download
'Rally-X Reloaded' for VIC-20 (+35K, PAL only) is an improved version of Rally-X, an 1980 maze video game developed and published by Namco for the arcades. It features smooth borderless scolling and a split screen status display and radar. Collect all the flags before you run out of fuel. Use joystick to control direction and fire for smoke that hinders enemy pursuers.

05.07.2026 - VIC-20 port of 'Jet Set Willy' released - free for download
Jet Set Willy is a platform video game written by Matthew Smith for the ZX Spectrum home computer. It was published in March 1984 by Software Projects and ported to most home computers of the time. Now it also got ported to VIC-20 (PAL VIC with 16k expander, or unexpanded PAL VIC with disk drive).

03.07.2026 - VIC-20 port of 'Sabre Wulf' released - free for download
'Sabre Wulf' is an action-adventure game released by British video game developer Ultimate Play the Game for several home computers in 1984, including the C64. Now the game got also ported to VIC-20 (PAL/NTSC +35K RAM expansion). Explore the jungle maze, avoid dangerous creatures, collect the 4 pieces of the amulet (and 3 unofficial precious items : GRAIL, NECKLACE, TREASURE CHEST), and find your way out of the wilderness.