Site Blog
...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...
22.03.2026 - Viewer sent me a Broken Commodore 16 - serious damage! - video by ' Sayaka's Digital Attic'
Sayaka fixed a Commodore 16 that a viewer sent in. Apparently, he found it in the trash and tried to fix it himself, but after failing, he left it in the basement for a long time until he sent it to 'Sayaka's Digital Attic'. It had a lot of problems, including broken traces on the motherboard, a chip with one leg cut off and even a non working keyboard that someone had already tried to repair.
Sayaka fixed a Commodore 16 that a viewer sent in. Apparently, he found it in the trash and tried to fix it himself, but after failing, he left it in the basement for a long time until he sent it to 'Sayaka's Digital Attic'. It had a lot of problems, including broken traces on the motherboard, a chip with one leg cut off and even a non working keyboard that someone had already tried to repair.
21.03.2026 - C64 game 'SG Invaders MMXXVI' released
SG Invaders MMXXVI is yet another Invaders clone on first glance, but its game developer took a slightly different approach. Instead of chasing perfect accuracy, this version goes all-in on what the C64 does best - delivering something smoother, and more visually engaging than the original. This is achieved by leaning heavily into the machine’s strengths: Aggressive sprite multiplexing for fluid, arcade-beating motion, the legendary SID chip driving the soundscape and a Galencia-style parallax starfield for that extra layer of depth and motion. You can get the game as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.
SG Invaders MMXXVI is yet another Invaders clone on first glance, but its game developer took a slightly different approach. Instead of chasing perfect accuracy, this version goes all-in on what the C64 does best - delivering something smoother, and more visually engaging than the original. This is achieved by leaning heavily into the machine’s strengths: Aggressive sprite multiplexing for fluid, arcade-beating motion, the legendary SID chip driving the soundscape and a Galencia-style parallax starfield for that extra layer of depth and motion. You can get the game as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.
20.03.2026 - Plus/4 game 'Jungle Joe' released - free for download
'Jungle Joe' is a puzzle-adventure game, originally released for C64 in 2022, where survival is not about quick reflexes, but about a cool head and foresight. Joe faces a perilous journey through the jungle, dark caves and ancient ruins, where every step counts and every mistake can be fatal. Your objective is very simple, build your path to the level exit by using ladder pieces. On your way, there are many puzzling choices to make. Avoid enemies and other hazards. One level is divided into three checkpoints. There is a password system to load already played levels.
'Jungle Joe' is a puzzle-adventure game, originally released for C64 in 2022, where survival is not about quick reflexes, but about a cool head and foresight. Joe faces a perilous journey through the jungle, dark caves and ancient ruins, where every step counts and every mistake can be fatal. Your objective is very simple, build your path to the level exit by using ladder pieces. On your way, there are many puzzling choices to make. Avoid enemies and other hazards. One level is divided into three checkpoints. There is a password system to load already played levels.
20.03.2026 - C64 game 'Unison' released
'Unison' is a puzzle game by Haplo (maker of 'Carcer' 'Shift', 'Tenebra', ''Ooze: The Escape' and 'Caim'), where take control of two entangled little guys traveling through a series of intricate levels. They move in unison; guide both to the finish flags without stepping in the opposite colours. Sometimes a well-placed crate can be a great help. Have an eye out for those pesky canon balls though. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.
'Unison' is a puzzle game by Haplo (maker of 'Carcer' 'Shift', 'Tenebra', ''Ooze: The Escape' and 'Caim'), where take control of two entangled little guys traveling through a series of intricate levels. They move in unison; guide both to the finish flags without stepping in the opposite colours. Sometimes a well-placed crate can be a great help. Have an eye out for those pesky canon balls though. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.
20.03.2026 - C64 game 'Gravity Duck 64' released - free for download
'Gravity Duck' is a C64 port of the flash game Gravity Duck from 2010. Dreaming of big treasure and strange powers? This fearless duck has discovered the secret of gravity and now the adventure begins Flip gravity, dodge hazards, and solve clever puzzles across 40 challenging levels while collecting every precious egg on the way to the mighty Maui statue.
'Gravity Duck' is a C64 port of the flash game Gravity Duck from 2010. Dreaming of big treasure and strange powers? This fearless duck has discovered the secret of gravity and now the adventure begins Flip gravity, dodge hazards, and solve clever puzzles across 40 challenging levels while collecting every precious egg on the way to the mighty Maui statue.
19.03.2026 - Amiga game 'Fernando Martín Vs Epi' - demo version released
'Fernando Martín Vs Epi' s a tribute to the 8-bit classic "Fernando Martín Basket Master", which never had a Commodore Amiga adaptation and which, humbly and as a homage, was now ported. At the moment, and although it is 100% playable, it is still just a demo of a more ambitious project, but you will be able to try out a full match, currently on easy difficulty, with its two halves and most of the rules included. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.
'Fernando Martín Vs Epi' s a tribute to the 8-bit classic "Fernando Martín Basket Master", which never had a Commodore Amiga adaptation and which, humbly and as a homage, was now ported. At the moment, and although it is 100% playable, it is still just a demo of a more ambitious project, but you will be able to try out a full match, currently on easy difficulty, with its two halves and most of the rules included. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.
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.
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