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...from time to time, some thoughts need to get out...
Farewell Patrick!
Author: Zeldin - written on 31.12.2014
My "Highscore" TV Show Story
Author: Zeldin - written on 19.12.2013
25 Years Cascade
Author: Zeldin - written on 25.07.2013
Commodore 64: 8 Bit Legend
Author: Zeldin - written on 19.09.2012
The Stuff Is Out There
Author: Zeldin - written on 06.11.2010
I hate moving...
Author: Zeldin - written on 20.05.2009
New Cascade Website finished
Author: Zeldin - written on 05.10.2008
Puhh... being back from Greece in the beginning of October, I finally felt driven on enough to finish this new Cascade website, which was slowly getting rotten as alpha in my projects folder (it's beta now ;-). Meeting all those old friends in Hellas after such a long time, besides seeing the famous Antikythera mechanism from eye to eye, gave me a lot of new energy, which I wanted to invest before it fades again...
To this website:
Well after I stopped uploading old stuff to csdb last year (read below why), I started concentrating (besides other things, of course) on a new Cascade website as the old site was apr. 7 years old and really antiquated. I wanted a dynamic content system, the possibility of an easier site administration and a little blog-like system, just to spit out my thoughts from time to time, whenever I feel to do so. Furthermore I wanted to integrate my personal demo and game databases into an easier webdesign, therefore the new layout was made with .css (well most of it at least). So I recoded the whole site from scratch. All in all it took quite long to finish the code, because real life leached most of my energy. But now it's finished and I hope you all like this...
Some words to csdb:
As I said I stopped uploading stuff to csdb, although I still sit on tons of missing old cracks. The reasons for this is that my motivation for supporting csdb sadly was killed, after some ppl started to spam the database for unknown reasons. Maybe those guys suffer of heavy image neurosis, being keen on upload credits in the csdb stats, I don't know... but now there are many, many "scene releases" in csdb that are either not scene related or no releases by definition or worse, even both! Some entries are totally senseless, others were only done to have some bytes for upload to csdb. It's so weird!
And not to mention all the double-entries because some ppl are not willing to check properly. So the amount of 67.000 "scene releases" in csdb is definitely artificially elevated, spoiling this cool web resource :-(
Hopefully someday things get better, or I simply regain motivation to support csdb more than just keeping track on the Cascade entry... we'll see...
Commodore News
...freshly fished out of the net...
18.03.2026 - Amiga game 'Kaboomania' - demo version released - free for download
'Kaboomania' is a fast‑paced WIP retro maze bomber packed with explosive action, colorful pixel art, and a fresh twist on a timeless gameplay formula. Designed for the Amiga (including an AGA port) and PC. Features: Authentic low resolution pixel art in 128 AGA colors (Amiga 500: 32 colors), exclusive new soundtrack by Chris Huelsbeck, classic chaotic arena gameplay - reimagined, 5 unique themed worlds, 1000 levels (!!), large maps with varied environments, dozens of quirky enemies with distinct behaviors, crazy collectibles and power‑ups, 4‑player couch battle mode, password system for true retro vibes
'Kaboomania' is a fast‑paced WIP retro maze bomber packed with explosive action, colorful pixel art, and a fresh twist on a timeless gameplay formula. Designed for the Amiga (including an AGA port) and PC. Features: Authentic low resolution pixel art in 128 AGA colors (Amiga 500: 32 colors), exclusive new soundtrack by Chris Huelsbeck, classic chaotic arena gameplay - reimagined, 5 unique themed worlds, 1000 levels (!!), large maps with varied environments, dozens of quirky enemies with distinct behaviors, crazy collectibles and power‑ups, 4‑player couch battle mode, password system for true retro vibes
17.03.2026 - Amiga game 'Mike Mech" released
'Mike Mech' is a platformer game, that was originally made for C64 and now got ported to (any) Amiga. The game is set inside a spaceship invaded by alien entities that have deactivated the supply batteries necessary for the propulsion of the rockets. The aim is to guide Mike, the mechanic on board, inside the various power rooms and reactivate the batteries. You can get the game as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.
'Mike Mech' is a platformer game, that was originally made for C64 and now got ported to (any) Amiga. The game is set inside a spaceship invaded by alien entities that have deactivated the supply batteries necessary for the propulsion of the rockets. The aim is to guide Mike, the mechanic on board, inside the various power rooms and reactivate the batteries. You can get the game as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.
17.03.2026 - Protovision Shop: ARMSID Back in Stock
Are you looking for modern day SID solutions for your C64? Well, than Protovision has what you need! The ARMSID is back in stock and available to order now. Get your C64 sounding the best it can before stock sells out fast.
Are you looking for modern day SID solutions for your C64? Well, than Protovision has what you need! The ARMSID is back in stock and available to order now. Get your C64 sounding the best it can before stock sells out fast.
16.03.2026 - C64 Weekly #63 (Commodore 65 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.
15.03.2026 - Amiga game 'Wizznic' released
'Wizznic' is an opensource puzzle game with 160 levels which has been original created by the awesome Dusted for Windows and Linux, has now an Amiga 68K version. The game was ported to Amiga/ApolloOS so Amiga fans who have an Apollo A6000 or Apollo V4 standalone machine or other powerful Amiga devices as Pistorms/RetroPi, A600GS/A1200NG etc, so you can play it as well. It's a very demanding game so its not for a 030 or a 040 but for systems as mentioned above. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.
'Wizznic' is an opensource puzzle game with 160 levels which has been original created by the awesome Dusted for Windows and Linux, has now an Amiga 68K version. The game was ported to Amiga/ApolloOS so Amiga fans who have an Apollo A6000 or Apollo V4 standalone machine or other powerful Amiga devices as Pistorms/RetroPi, A600GS/A1200NG etc, so you can play it as well. It's a very demanding game so its not for a 030 or a 040 but for systems as mentioned above. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.
15.03.2026 - Amiga game 'Orbital Mission' - demo version released
'Orbital Mission' is an action game for amiga (OCS/ECS) where you belong to an elite special unit known as AMIGA, part of the COMMODORE civilisation. Your callsign is A500. You are given a state-of-the-art spacecraft equipped with electronic systems ATARI could only ever dream of. Your mission is to set course for the galaxy that houses the main stronghold of the Atari forces and wipe them out completely. We wish you the very best of luck on this cosmic mission. You can get the game in current state as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.
'Orbital Mission' is an action game for amiga (OCS/ECS) where you belong to an elite special unit known as AMIGA, part of the COMMODORE civilisation. Your callsign is A500. You are given a state-of-the-art spacecraft equipped with electronic systems ATARI could only ever dream of. Your mission is to set course for the galaxy that houses the main stronghold of the Atari forces and wipe them out completely. We wish you the very best of luck on this cosmic mission. You can get the game in current state as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.
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.
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.
15.03.2026 - Video: Steel Ranger 2 Teaser #3
Sequel to Steel Ranger in development. Showing the game start menu and interactive intro, and the very beginning of actual gameplay. Rough project status: All game content including intro, gameplay and ending completed. Testing and finalizing remain. To be released when it's done!
Sequel to Steel Ranger in development. Showing the game start menu and interactive intro, and the very beginning of actual gameplay. Rough project status: All game content including intro, gameplay and ending completed. Testing and finalizing remain. To be released when it's done!
15.03.2026 - Commodore 64 Ultimate : SPECIAL - video by 'BastichB 64K'
A massive blowout on the C64 Ultimate , the new FPGA version of the classic Commodore 64 released by the newly resurrected Commodore International. A full breakdown, review, retrospective and run through of it's most important functions.
A massive blowout on the C64 Ultimate , the new FPGA version of the classic Commodore 64 released by the newly resurrected Commodore International. A full breakdown, review, retrospective and run through of it's most important functions.
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.
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.
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