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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...
01.09.2026 - C64 game 'ScartariX' - demo version for download
'ScartariX' is a WIP shoot'em'up for the C64, that's in the making for over a year. Now the developer has decided to a BETA version of the first level. Since it is a beta version, some elements are of course missing, and the game might differ slightly from the final product. Development is nearly complete though, but the music still needs to be added.
'ScartariX' is a WIP shoot'em'up for the C64, that's in the making for over a year. Now the developer has decided to a BETA version of the first level. Since it is a beta version, some elements are of course missing, and the game might differ slightly from the final product. Development is nearly complete though, but the music still needs to be added.
01.09.2026 - Protovision Shop: cynthCART64 V2.0.1 is back
The cynthCART64 V2.0.1 is back in stock - and as always, every unit ordered through Protovision comes in orange. This cartridge turns your C64/128 into a standalone analog synthesizer, packed with 30 preset patches, arpeggiator, vibrato, analog filter control, and full MIDI support. Since it runs without a monitor, it’s a perfect companion for live performances.
The cynthCART64 V2.0.1 is back in stock - and as always, every unit ordered through Protovision comes in orange. This cartridge turns your C64/128 into a standalone analog synthesizer, packed with 30 preset patches, arpeggiator, vibrato, analog filter control, and full MIDI support. Since it runs without a monitor, it’s a perfect companion for live performances.
31.08.2026 - Commodore SX-64 Restoration - Keys and CRTs | Trash to Treasure (pt2) - video by 'The Retro Collective'
Commodore SX-64 repairs are in full flow today as we tackle the CRT and Keyboard in this Trash to Treasure series.
Commodore SX-64 repairs are in full flow today as we tackle the CRT and Keyboard in this Trash to Treasure series.
31.08.2026 - Amiga game 'Aonic: The Green Hill Zone Demo' - demo version released
'Aonic' is a work-in-progress demo of a port of 'Sonic The Hedgehog' from the Sega Megadrive to the Commodore Amiga 1200 (with 2MB Chip RAM), which is in the work by developer reassembler68k. It is directly based on the original code. Specifically, the disassembly published by the Sonic Retro team. As such, it plays identically, although the rendering has been heavily optimized and rewritten for the Amiga. Visually, there are necessary and obvious differences. This demo is the first Act of Green Hill Zone only and you can get it as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.
'Aonic' is a work-in-progress demo of a port of 'Sonic The Hedgehog' from the Sega Megadrive to the Commodore Amiga 1200 (with 2MB Chip RAM), which is in the work by developer reassembler68k. It is directly based on the original code. Specifically, the disassembly published by the Sonic Retro team. As such, it plays identically, although the rendering has been heavily optimized and rewritten for the Amiga. Visually, there are necessary and obvious differences. This demo is the first Act of Green Hill Zone only and you can get it as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.
31.08.2026 - 'Uchotos' - game for C64 and Plus/4 released - free for download
'Uchotos' is a classic arcade platformer. Avoid or shoot the enemies and collect all stars on screen to reach the next level. Uchotos is the newest game by Japanese developer Inufuto and as always, there are several version for different computer systems. The Plus/4 version can be downloaded here.
'Uchotos' is a classic arcade platformer. Avoid or shoot the enemies and collect all stars on screen to reach the next level. Uchotos is the newest game by Japanese developer Inufuto and as always, there are several version for different computer systems. The Plus/4 version can be downloaded here.
31.08.2026 - Lemmings Reloaded (Commodore 64) Review + Developer Interview - video by 'BastichB 64K'
Review for this new C64 game 'Lemmings Reloaded' a new Updated game by Lunatic Lad + full developer interview with coder Jörg Karwath.
Review for this new C64 game 'Lemmings Reloaded' a new Updated game by Lunatic Lad + full developer interview with coder Jörg Karwath.
30.08.2026 - New C64 games August 2026 - video by 'Retro Gaming Dino'
Presentation of new games for the Commodore 64 released in August 2026, with gameplay footage, lots of information about the games and download links in the video description.
Presentation of new games for the Commodore 64 released in August 2026, with gameplay footage, lots of information about the games and download links in the video description.
30.08.2026 - Plus/4 game 'Paddle Shooter: War At Jupiter' released - free for download
'Paddle Shooter: War At Jupiter' is a shooting game for two players and an updated version of 2008's Paddle Shooter. The interesting thing about this version is the MIDI music, which requires custom hardware: a MIDI OUT card. Be sure to watch the YouTube video to hear what it sounds like! The schematics and Arduino source files are included.
'Paddle Shooter: War At Jupiter' is a shooting game for two players and an updated version of 2008's Paddle Shooter. The interesting thing about this version is the MIDI music, which requires custom hardware: a MIDI OUT card. Be sure to watch the YouTube video to hear what it sounds like! The schematics and Arduino source files are included.
30.08.2026 - Amiga game 'The Cutters' - playable build released
'The Cutters' is a WIP retro adventure game with resource-management elements, developed for the Amiga 1200 AGA. After your grandfather's death, you inherit an old house and a small piece of forest - along with his unpaid debt. To keep the property, you must work hard: cut down and replant trees, process wood, complete orders and develop your small lumber business before time runs out. You can get the game in its current state as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.
'The Cutters' is a WIP retro adventure game with resource-management elements, developed for the Amiga 1200 AGA. After your grandfather's death, you inherit an old house and a small piece of forest - along with his unpaid debt. To keep the property, you must work hard: cut down and replant trees, process wood, complete orders and develop your small lumber business before time runs out. You can get the game in its current state as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.
29.08.2026 - Amiga 3000 "Flicker Fixer" repair strategies - video by 'Adrian's Digital Basement'
The last thing keeping Adrian from assembling his Amiga 3000 is the broken Flicker Fixer circuitry. It was damaged by a leaking NiCD battery, so it's time to finally address this issue and get this machine working as well as it did when it left the factory.
The last thing keeping Adrian from assembling his Amiga 3000 is the broken Flicker Fixer circuitry. It was damaged by a leaking NiCD battery, so it's time to finally address this issue and get this machine working as well as it did when it left the factory.
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