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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...
02.09.2026 - Protovision Shop: SD2IEC cableless now in black!
Protovision's SD2IEC cableless is back in black! This version connects directly to the serial and cassette ports - no extra power cable or serial cable needed. The pass-through serial port lets you daisy-chain additional drives, and the Atmega 1284 keeps the unit future-proof with software updates. Just a heads-up: compared to the 1541 Ultimate, the SD2IEC is slightly less compatible with multiload programs since it doesn’t include full drive emulation.
Protovision's SD2IEC cableless is back in black! This version connects directly to the serial and cassette ports - no extra power cable or serial cable needed. The pass-through serial port lets you daisy-chain additional drives, and the Atmega 1284 keeps the unit future-proof with software updates. Just a heads-up: compared to the 1541 Ultimate, the SD2IEC is slightly less compatible with multiload programs since it doesn’t include full drive emulation.
02.09.2026 - Amiga game 'Fernando Martín Vs Epi' - final 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.You can now play the complete version, where, of course, you'll be able to control either Epi or Fernando Martín. The game includes a 1-player mode, where you play as Epi, and a 2-player mode where you can choose your character (joystick only), with P1 as Fernando Martín and P2 as Eli. 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.You can now play the complete version, where, of course, you'll be able to control either Epi or Fernando Martín. The game includes a 1-player mode, where you play as Epi, and a 2-player mode where you can choose your character (joystick only), with P1 as Fernando Martín and P2 as Eli. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.
02.09.2026 - Amiga game '2048 Amiga' released
Welcome to 2048 Amiga! This is a faithful "demake" of the highly addictive tile-matching puzzle game, programmed entirely from scratch using AMOS Professional. Whether you are playing on original Amiga hardware or running it through an emulator, this game brings the beloved 2048 logic right to your CRT monitor. You can get the game as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.
Welcome to 2048 Amiga! This is a faithful "demake" of the highly addictive tile-matching puzzle game, programmed entirely from scratch using AMOS Professional. Whether you are playing on original Amiga hardware or running it through an emulator, this game brings the beloved 2048 logic right to your CRT monitor. You can get the game as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.
01.09.2026 - Protovision Shop: WiC64 is back!
The WiC64 - the parallel WLAN interface for Commodore computers with user port connection - is back in stock. Unlike classic modems, it operates with 8 data lines, 2 handshake lines, and one control line, speeding up data transfer by a factor of 20: load 202 blocks / 50kb from the internet in just 2.5 seconds via HTTP:// or TCP! The complete hardware and software is open source, and it ships with the new 2024 firmware.
The WiC64 - the parallel WLAN interface for Commodore computers with user port connection - is back in stock. Unlike classic modems, it operates with 8 data lines, 2 handshake lines, and one control line, speeding up data transfer by a factor of 20: load 202 blocks / 50kb from the internet in just 2.5 seconds via HTTP:// or TCP! The complete hardware and software is open source, and it ships with the new 2024 firmware.
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.
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