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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...
12.06.2026 - C64 game 'Duckling Rescue' released
Duckling Rescue is a cosy platformer for the C64, designed with young and cosy gamers in mind. You play a courageous duck, on a mission to find each duckling and bring them home. Features: a whole island to explore made up of 10 screens, strawberries to collect and ducklings to rescue, patrolling enemies, music inspired by a classic nursery rhyme. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.
Duckling Rescue is a cosy platformer for the C64, designed with young and cosy gamers in mind. You play a courageous duck, on a mission to find each duckling and bring them home. Features: a whole island to explore made up of 10 screens, strawberries to collect and ducklings to rescue, patrolling enemies, music inspired by a classic nursery rhyme. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.
12.06.2026 - Steel Ranger 2 (C64) - So much Metroidvania goodness! - video by 'RetroGamerNation'
Video showcase of the game Steel Ranger 2 for the Commodore 64. To be released via Protovision Games in the second half of 2026. For more information about Steel Ranger 2, click here.
Video showcase of the game Steel Ranger 2 for the Commodore 64. To be released via Protovision Games in the second half of 2026. For more information about Steel Ranger 2, click here.
12.06.2026 - Donut 80 Commodore 64 : Special + Developer Interview - video by 'BastichB 64K'
A look at 5 Commodore 64 games converted from web based originals by Griffonsofts Ola Zandelin + a full interview with the man himself.
A look at 5 Commodore 64 games converted from web based originals by Griffonsofts Ola Zandelin + a full interview with the man himself.
11.06.2026 - C64 game 'Broken Altars' released
'Broken Altars' is a new isometric action/strategy puzzler by Dr. Mortal Wombat (maker of e.g. Trenchangle, Terminal Walker, Soiled Iron, Roguebot, Minotrace, Ball and Chain, Gates of the Ancient). You play archeologist Fumbling Fred, who is equipped with a basic pickaxe to collect gold and altar pieces. You can acquire additional tools buying from a shop in between excavation campaigns. Once you buy the ancient papyri showing the layout of the altar to rebuild, you can try to piece the collected fragments back together to advance to the next. You can get the game as digital download for little money (name your own price) to show your appreciation.
'Broken Altars' is a new isometric action/strategy puzzler by Dr. Mortal Wombat (maker of e.g. Trenchangle, Terminal Walker, Soiled Iron, Roguebot, Minotrace, Ball and Chain, Gates of the Ancient). You play archeologist Fumbling Fred, who is equipped with a basic pickaxe to collect gold and altar pieces. You can acquire additional tools buying from a shop in between excavation campaigns. Once you buy the ancient papyri showing the layout of the altar to rebuild, you can try to piece the collected fragments back together to advance to the next. You can get the game as digital download for little money (name your own price) to show your appreciation.
11.06.2026 - Amiga 3000 floppy drive repair. (Chinon FB-354) - video by 'Adrian's Digital Basement'
The A3000 Adrian has been working on has a dead floppy drive. He is trying to resurrect it, because he doesn't really has any alternatives.
The A3000 Adrian has been working on has a dead floppy drive. He is trying to resurrect it, because he doesn't really has any alternatives.
09.06.2026 - 'Eclipse' - game for C64, C128, Amiga, Plus/4 and Mega65 (and even more systems) released
'Eclipse' is is an adaptation of the Italian adventure Morgan Tyler: Eclypse by Bonaventura Di Bello. It was originally written using The Quill and Illustrator and published by Edizioni Hobby S.r.l. on the cover tape of Epic 3000, no. 7, December 1986 for the ZX Spectrum. It was later published on the cover tape of Explorer, no. 7, May 1987 for the Commodore 64 and MSX. It has now been translated to English and rewritten for a modern audience with the original author's permission. This new version includes many enhancements that weren't in the original. Type ABOUT in the game for further info.
'Eclipse' is is an adaptation of the Italian adventure Morgan Tyler: Eclypse by Bonaventura Di Bello. It was originally written using The Quill and Illustrator and published by Edizioni Hobby S.r.l. on the cover tape of Epic 3000, no. 7, December 1986 for the ZX Spectrum. It was later published on the cover tape of Explorer, no. 7, May 1987 for the Commodore 64 and MSX. It has now been translated to English and rewritten for a modern audience with the original author's permission. This new version includes many enhancements that weren't in the original. Type ABOUT in the game for further info.
08.06.2026 - Lost C64 games and protos – May 2026 - GTW64 May 2026 update
Almost half way through the year already, and GTW64 has more Commodore 64 goodness for you, with 4 brand-new entries added to the site (Dungeons and Magic, The Sanctuary, Thunder Light, Trap Mission), and 22 existing entries updated. Some new recoveries coming very soon, so watch this space! Little bit late with May due to a holiday, so GTW64 will be back again in less than a month with June’s update.
Almost half way through the year already, and GTW64 has more Commodore 64 goodness for you, with 4 brand-new entries added to the site (Dungeons and Magic, The Sanctuary, Thunder Light, Trap Mission), and 22 existing entries updated. Some new recoveries coming very soon, so watch this space! Little bit late with May due to a holiday, so GTW64 will be back again in less than a month with June’s update.
08.06.2026 - C64 Weekly #75 (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.
07.06.2026 - Amiga game 'Brain Braiser' released - free for download
'Brain Braiser' is a tiny (less then 5KB) turn based strategy logic puzzle for the Commodore Amiga (PAL Amiga 500 KS 1.3 or better). Uses the PAL High-Res resolution (640x256). Outsmart your opponent (either a real person or the computer) and get the higher overall score.
'Brain Braiser' is a tiny (less then 5KB) turn based strategy logic puzzle for the Commodore Amiga (PAL Amiga 500 KS 1.3 or better). Uses the PAL High-Res resolution (640x256). Outsmart your opponent (either a real person or the computer) and get the higher overall score.
07.06.2026 - Amiga game 'Rex: Into the Shadow Realm' demo version for download
Rex: Into the Shadow Realm is an arcade shooter for Amiga and the second game in the Rex series, following Rex and the Galactic Plague, and is the third game set within the wider Osiris Universe alongside The Osiris Infection. It is the third title developed by Hoyster Games. In this now released demo version you can play the first three levels of Rex: Into the Shadow Realm. Please note: This is an early and in-development version of the game and you may still encounter some issues.
Rex: Into the Shadow Realm is an arcade shooter for Amiga and the second game in the Rex series, following Rex and the Galactic Plague, and is the third game set within the wider Osiris Universe alongside The Osiris Infection. It is the third title developed by Hoyster Games. In this now released demo version you can play the first three levels of Rex: Into the Shadow Realm. Please note: This is an early and in-development version of the game and you may still encounter some issues.
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