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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...
15.10.2025 - 'Freax' - game for C64, VIC-20 and C16 / Plus/4 released
Freax is a simple alien shootem-up game in the style of Invaders that compiles for the VIC20 (unexpanded), C64 & C16/ Plus/4. It is very playable, and yet it is only 2K in size! You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.
Freax is a simple alien shootem-up game in the style of Invaders that compiles for the VIC20 (unexpanded), C64 & C16/ Plus/4. It is very playable, and yet it is only 2K in size! You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.
15.10.2025 - Video: Quasimodo's Christmas Caper (C64) Release 4.4 - ICE Blue Edition...
This is just a brief video detailing a few changes in the up and coming Release 4.4, notably, now featuring a long overdue pause mode. There are numerous bug-fixes and optimizations implemented during a 3 month code clean-up at the beginning of 2025. There are a few more fixes planned and all being well a tape version with fastloader and loading screen.
This is just a brief video detailing a few changes in the up and coming Release 4.4, notably, now featuring a long overdue pause mode. There are numerous bug-fixes and optimizations implemented during a 3 month code clean-up at the beginning of 2025. There are a few more fixes planned and all being well a tape version with fastloader and loading screen.
14.10.2025 - C64 Weekly #51 (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.
13.10.2025 - Amiga game 'Fight' - Full version released
'Fight' by Megastyle was originally made for C64 and released at Craptastic 4K Game Compo 2020. Now the game was ported to Amiga by using Scorpion Engine. In the game you are controlling two swordmen who is under constant attack from a ninjastar throwing warrior, and you have to knock away the stars. This version should feel easier to play, at least the first level. The full version consists of 3 different levels, with 3 different difficulty levels. All of the levels are based on patterns, so if you learn the patterns and when to hit the projectile, you can hit very big hi-scores. You can get the game as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.
'Fight' by Megastyle was originally made for C64 and released at Craptastic 4K Game Compo 2020. Now the game was ported to Amiga by using Scorpion Engine. In the game you are controlling two swordmen who is under constant attack from a ninjastar throwing warrior, and you have to knock away the stars. This version should feel easier to play, at least the first level. The full version consists of 3 different levels, with 3 different difficulty levels. All of the levels are based on patterns, so if you learn the patterns and when to hit the projectile, you can hit very big hi-scores. You can get the game as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.
13.10.2025 - Video: HyperSports Amiga AGA port WIP (2)
More footage of 'HyperSports' a WIP Amiga port of Hyper Sports, also known as Hyper Olympic, an Olympic-themed sports arcade game by Konami released in 1984. It is the sequel to 1983's Track & Field and features seven new Olympic events. Current state: AGA port completed, but not fully optimized. Also missing music. But all the 7 events are there. In the video only 4 of them are showcased though. You can download the game in its current state here.
More footage of 'HyperSports' a WIP Amiga port of Hyper Sports, also known as Hyper Olympic, an Olympic-themed sports arcade game by Konami released in 1984. It is the sequel to 1983's Track & Field and features seven new Olympic events. Current state: AGA port completed, but not fully optimized. Also missing music. But all the 7 events are there. In the video only 4 of them are showcased though. You can download the game in its current state here.
12.10.2025 - Amiga game 'Chaotic Crazy Castle' released
Chaotic Crazy Castle for Amiga 500 is a platformer game by Alberto Sgaggero, inspired by 8-bit classics like Manic Miner and Jet Set Willy, using AMOS BASIC. In this game, you'll guide a little mage with a big hat on his quest for magical herbs that will allow him to brew a potion to make himself grow taller. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.
Chaotic Crazy Castle for Amiga 500 is a platformer game by Alberto Sgaggero, inspired by 8-bit classics like Manic Miner and Jet Set Willy, using AMOS BASIC. In this game, you'll guide a little mage with a big hat on his quest for magical herbs that will allow him to brew a potion to make himself grow taller. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.
12.10.2025 - Protovision Shop: COMAL 80 - structured programming on your C64
Step into the world of COMAL, the language that brings together the simplicity of BASIC, the structure of Pascal, and the educational clarity of Logo. Designed to unleash the full potential of your C64, COMAL 2.01 delivers a smooth and modern programming experience right from a convenient cartridge. Whether you’re learning to code or developing complex routines, COMAL offers the perfect balance of speed, structure, and creativity. Each cartridge includes an information card with links to comprehensive documentation and online resources - everything you need to rediscover the joy of programming on the legendary Commodore 64.
Step into the world of COMAL, the language that brings together the simplicity of BASIC, the structure of Pascal, and the educational clarity of Logo. Designed to unleash the full potential of your C64, COMAL 2.01 delivers a smooth and modern programming experience right from a convenient cartridge. Whether you’re learning to code or developing complex routines, COMAL offers the perfect balance of speed, structure, and creativity. Each cartridge includes an information card with links to comprehensive documentation and online resources - everything you need to rediscover the joy of programming on the legendary Commodore 64.
10.10.2025 - Amiga game 'Geo's Quest II - Gateway to Nowhere Part 2' released
'Geo's Quest II - Gateway to Nowhere Part 2' (aka 'There Be Cows') is a point and click adventure for Amiga and the final chapter of the adventures of George Angus. The game is filled with over 100 rooms and closeups to explore, dozens of puzzles to solve, games within the game, dozens of Mods, Samples and Animations to keep you entertained. And of course it continues in the absurd humor evident in the previous episodes. You can get the game as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.
'Geo's Quest II - Gateway to Nowhere Part 2' (aka 'There Be Cows') is a point and click adventure for Amiga and the final chapter of the adventures of George Angus. The game is filled with over 100 rooms and closeups to explore, dozens of puzzles to solve, games within the game, dozens of Mods, Samples and Animations to keep you entertained. And of course it continues in the absurd humor evident in the previous episodes. You can get the game as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.
09.10.2025 - Protovision Shop: BMC64 - the C64 reimagined for the modern era
The BMC64 project transforms your classic Commodore 64 case into a fully functional, low-latency emulation powerhouse using a Raspberry Pi. Simply install the BMC64 system into your original breadbin or slimline shell, plug in your authentic keyboard and joysticks, and enjoy an experience that feels indistinguishable from the real thing. Built on the renowned VICE emulator, BMC64 delivers exceptional compatibility and lightning-fast response times - capturing the genuine look, sound, and feel of the legendary C64 while giving it a 21st-century heartbeat.
The BMC64 project transforms your classic Commodore 64 case into a fully functional, low-latency emulation powerhouse using a Raspberry Pi. Simply install the BMC64 system into your original breadbin or slimline shell, plug in your authentic keyboard and joysticks, and enjoy an experience that feels indistinguishable from the real thing. Built on the renowned VICE emulator, BMC64 delivers exceptional compatibility and lightning-fast response times - capturing the genuine look, sound, and feel of the legendary C64 while giving it a 21st-century heartbeat.
09.10.2025 - MOS 6502: 50 Years, Top 50 Instructions - video by '8-Bit Show And Tell'
The MOS 6502 microprocessor was released September 1975, and has now turned 50 years old. To celebrate, we're counting down the top 50 instructions as ranked by use in possibly the most-executed 6502 software ever written: the built-in BASIC and KERNAL ROMs of the best-selling Commodore 64 home computer. We'll also look at a bit of microprocessor history, another contender or two for software to examine, and give a real-world use for every single instruction, as found in the 16KB of ROM code in the C64. Happy birthday to the 6502 processor family!
The MOS 6502 microprocessor was released September 1975, and has now turned 50 years old. To celebrate, we're counting down the top 50 instructions as ranked by use in possibly the most-executed 6502 software ever written: the built-in BASIC and KERNAL ROMs of the best-selling Commodore 64 home computer. We'll also look at a bit of microprocessor history, another contender or two for software to examine, and give a real-world use for every single instruction, as found in the 16KB of ROM code in the C64. Happy birthday to the 6502 processor family!
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