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...from time to time, some thoughts need to get out...Farewell Patrick!
Author: Zeldin - written on 31.12.2014
Axis/Cascade is no more. We are all still shaken by the unexpected death of our friend and group mate Patrick aka Axis/Cascade. We wanted to express our sorrow, so I coded a little intro, which you can find in the C64 demo section of this page. The following text is a rough excerpt taken from the scroller:
Dear Patrick, may this be the condolence from the the group that was co-founded by you long time ago. We want to give you our last salute. I (Zeldin) know how much you were breathing the spirit of the scene. That's why I thought a goodbye demo would have made you happy. You and me exchanged lots of mails about how much we both enjoyed the good ol' days and of course: how much we miss them... It was this tie that emotionally connected us for over 15 years. Thanks for all your help in supporting the group and your indefatigable endeavour in spreading our name. Your tattoos were legendary! Thanks for your work on fb and youtube. Your channels were appreciated by a lot of people. Thanks for being such a good chap. You'll be sorely missed!!!
Mach's gut, Patrick... den Adler im Herzen, sge4ever!
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22.08.2026 - C64 game 'Bubble Pop: The Sea' released
'Bubble Pop: The Sea' is an arcade puzzle game for C64 obviously inspired by Puzzle Bobble from Taito. Fire bubbles up into the raft - three of a colour touching pops the clump, and anything left hanging with no path back to the ceiling falls away with it. You can get the game as digital download for a fair price to support the developer.
'Bubble Pop: The Sea' is an arcade puzzle game for C64 obviously inspired by Puzzle Bobble from Taito. Fire bubbles up into the raft - three of a colour touching pops the clump, and anything left hanging with no path back to the ceiling falls away with it. You can get the game as digital download for a fair price to support the developer.
22.08.2026 - C64 game 'Scrapyard II: Meltdown' released
'Scrapyard II: Meltdown' for C64 is the successor of the arcade maze shooter released in July 2026. You scrapped the Mastervader. Nobody thanked you. The meltdown followed. Nothing in the yard makes power any more. Batteries are the only currency left, and every crew in the yard is hoarding them. Bank ten and the floor lets you up. You can get the game as digital download for a fair price to support the developer.
'Scrapyard II: Meltdown' for C64 is the successor of the arcade maze shooter released in July 2026. You scrapped the Mastervader. Nobody thanked you. The meltdown followed. Nothing in the yard makes power any more. Batteries are the only currency left, and every crew in the yard is hoarding them. Bank ten and the floor lets you up. 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.
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.
'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.
22.08.2026 - C64 Weekly #84 (Commodore 64 Scene Updates) - video by 'BastichB 64K'
Weekly updates from the Commodore 64 Scene Including new music, demos and games. Links to all shown content in the video description.
Weekly updates from the Commodore 64 Scene Including new music, demos and games. Links to all shown content in the video description.
22.08.2026 - C64 game 'A Day at the Races' - preview version released
A Day at the Races is a straightforward horse‑racing simulation designed with a classic retro feel. Your objective is simple: study the runners, place your bets, and progress through the racing calendar until you earn enough to qualify for the Main Event. This is an early beta release of the game and you can get it as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.
A Day at the Races is a straightforward horse‑racing simulation designed with a classic retro feel. Your objective is simple: study the runners, place your bets, and progress through the racing calendar until you earn enough to qualify for the Main Event. This is an early beta release of the game and you can get it as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.
20.08.2026 - Sneak Peek: Captain Ishtar in the Fortress of Fear, Part 1 - WIP video clip
There is a new C64 project by Alf Yngve, titled 'Captain Ishtar in the Fortress of Fear', which will be the third game of the Captain Ishtar series. The development is now at the stage where finalized versions of each of the 5 game parts are being compiled. Music and extra coding are added, there's testing and fine-tuning of the gameplay, etc. In this brief video clip you see the front end and the beginning of Part 1, which starts with a cut scene.
There is a new C64 project by Alf Yngve, titled 'Captain Ishtar in the Fortress of Fear', which will be the third game of the Captain Ishtar series. The development is now at the stage where finalized versions of each of the 5 game parts are being compiled. Music and extra coding are added, there's testing and fine-tuning of the gameplay, etc. In this brief video clip you see the front end and the beginning of Part 1, which starts with a cut scene.
20.08.2026 - Best POKE Ever 2: Not Really - video by '8-Bit Show And Tell'
POKE 788,82 on the Commodore 64 is a pretty good POKE. Some might say it's the best POKE ever. But what if we add POKE 56515,4? Is it twice as good? Not really, but it was still interesting to figure out why it slowly filled (or cleared?) the screen.
POKE 788,82 on the Commodore 64 is a pretty good POKE. Some might say it's the best POKE ever. But what if we add POKE 56515,4? Is it twice as good? Not really, but it was still interesting to figure out why it slowly filled (or cleared?) the screen.
19.08.2026 - C64 game 'Jack's 8-bit quest' released
'Jack's 8-bit quest' is a classic 8-bit Action RPG for the C64. Explore 10 challenging levels filled with enemies, treasures, secrets and hidden paths. Fight your way through each level, gain EXP, improve your stats and discover useful items along the way. Every level has its own mechanics and challenges, leading to a unique boss battle. Watch your health, choose your strategy and learn from your enemies. No endless grinding. No complicated systems. Just pure 8-bit Action RPG gameplay. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.
'Jack's 8-bit quest' is a classic 8-bit Action RPG for the C64. Explore 10 challenging levels filled with enemies, treasures, secrets and hidden paths. Fight your way through each level, gain EXP, improve your stats and discover useful items along the way. Every level has its own mechanics and challenges, leading to a unique boss battle. Watch your health, choose your strategy and learn from your enemies. No endless grinding. No complicated systems. Just pure 8-bit Action RPG gameplay. You can get 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.
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.
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