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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...
03.03.2026 - C64 game 'Boom Special Edition' - download version released
Boom Special Edition is a remastered, enhanced version of BOOM - a 1993 homage to Katakis. It nearly fell into oblivion - through a twist of bad luck, it almost got crossed out of history. The delta between the original and this new edition is a true game changer: Up to 50 times faster loading thanks to cartridge adaptation, and three new difficulty levels. Now, everyone can make BOOM match their personal skill. You can get the game as digital download for a a fair price to support the developer.
Boom Special Edition is a remastered, enhanced version of BOOM - a 1993 homage to Katakis. It nearly fell into oblivion - through a twist of bad luck, it almost got crossed out of history. The delta between the original and this new edition is a true game changer: Up to 50 times faster loading thanks to cartridge adaptation, and three new difficulty levels. Now, everyone can make BOOM match their personal skill. You can get the game as digital download for a a fair price to support the developer.
03.03.2026 - Video: 'Mappy' Amiga WIP
This is a first video of a WIP port of Mappy, the 1983 platform game developed and published by Namco for arcades, showing title & demo (running on AGA at the moment).
This is a first video of a WIP port of Mappy, the 1983 platform game developed and published by Namco for arcades, showing title & demo (running on AGA at the moment).
03.03.2026 - Amiga game 'Burn' released - free for download
Burn a side scrolling game for Amiga inspired by the likes of Commander Keen. It was made for AmiGameJam2025. Walk to the right, shoot fire demons, don't die.
Burn a side scrolling game for Amiga inspired by the likes of Commander Keen. It was made for AmiGameJam2025. Walk to the right, shoot fire demons, don't die.
02.03.2026 - Plus/4 game 'Axis' released - free for download
Axis is an "escape" game where the main character can't hit or shoot, only run. Youy 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.
Axis is an "escape" game where the main character can't hit or shoot, only run. Youy 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.
02.03.2026 - The CRT from Hell - Commodore Amiga 3000 (E3) - video by 'The Retro Collective'
The Amiga 3000 is putting up a fight today in what was supposed to be a simple episode, but turns into a complex series of fault finding on both the Amiga and the CRT.
The Amiga 3000 is putting up a fight today in what was supposed to be a simple episode, but turns into a complex series of fault finding on both the Amiga and the CRT.
02.03.2026 - Amiga New Wave #6 - video by 'BastichB 64K'
Reviews of 6 modern New Wave Amiga games both newer & from the past few years including Rygar , Dig Dug 2 , Whack-a-Skull , Captain Cloudberry , Riviera '79 and Phantom Leap.
Reviews of 6 modern New Wave Amiga games both newer & from the past few years including Rygar , Dig Dug 2 , Whack-a-Skull , Captain Cloudberry , Riviera '79 and Phantom Leap.
01.03.2026 - Amiga game 'Blue And Red ' released - free for download
Blue And Red - Fight The Robots - Arcade Edition is a frantic platforming and robot zapping action game for the Amiga (ECS, 2MB Chip RAM, 68020 processor), made for AmiGameJam 2025. The silly robots have kidnapped Bernie and Dino, so Blue and Red have decided to zap the robots, stomp them into oblivion, and rescue their beloved pets!
Blue And Red - Fight The Robots - Arcade Edition is a frantic platforming and robot zapping action game for the Amiga (ECS, 2MB Chip RAM, 68020 processor), made for AmiGameJam 2025. The silly robots have kidnapped Bernie and Dino, so Blue and Red have decided to zap the robots, stomp them into oblivion, and rescue their beloved pets!
01.03.2026 - Amiga game 'The Osiris Infection' released
'The Osiris Infection' is a strategic puzzle-action hybrid inspired by classic Amiga and arcade titles. Osiris is under attack. Unknown forces have infiltrated the network, leaving control nodes scattered throughout the system. Deploy the Cypher. Purge the corruption. Restore Osiris. Save us all. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.
'The Osiris Infection' is a strategic puzzle-action hybrid inspired by classic Amiga and arcade titles. Osiris is under attack. Unknown forces have infiltrated the network, leaving control nodes scattered throughout the system. Deploy the Cypher. Purge the corruption. Restore Osiris. Save us all. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.
28.02.2026 - Amiga game 'Strike Force Omega' - preview version released
'Strike Force Omega' is a fast, top‑down WIP arcade shooter for AGA Amigas, powered by the Scorpion engine. The game is inspired by iconic 80s and 90s titles like Commando, Mercs, Ikari Warriors, Chaos Engine and Smash TV. As an elite Omega operative, you fight through a city overrun by terroristic organization, clearing streets, breaking enemy lines, and surviving relentless waves of gunfire. You can get the game in its current state as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.
'Strike Force Omega' is a fast, top‑down WIP arcade shooter for AGA Amigas, powered by the Scorpion engine. The game is inspired by iconic 80s and 90s titles like Commando, Mercs, Ikari Warriors, Chaos Engine and Smash TV. As an elite Omega operative, you fight through a city overrun by terroristic organization, clearing streets, breaking enemy lines, and surviving relentless waves of gunfire. You can get the game in its current state as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.
28.02.2026 - Protovision Shop: The Legend Returns - EasyFlash 3 Back in Stock
Great news for all power users and hardware enthusiasts! Protovision has announced that the EasyFlash 3 is finally back in their shop! This versatile „big brother“ of the original EasyFlash is widely considered the ultimate „Swiss Army Knife“ for any Commodore 64 setup, and for good reason. Whether you are a developer testing new code, a gamer tired of waiting for long loading times, or a collector who wants the cleanest setup possible, the EasyFlash 3 is the perfect companion for your machine. Don’t wait too long - stock is limited and these usually fly off the shelves!
Great news for all power users and hardware enthusiasts! Protovision has announced that the EasyFlash 3 is finally back in their shop! This versatile „big brother“ of the original EasyFlash is widely considered the ultimate „Swiss Army Knife“ for any Commodore 64 setup, and for good reason. Whether you are a developer testing new code, a gamer tired of waiting for long loading times, or a collector who wants the cleanest setup possible, the EasyFlash 3 is the perfect companion for your machine. Don’t wait too long - stock is limited and these usually fly off the shelves!
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