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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
Ayeah... finally a new comment from me on this page. Not that there wasn't something to comment, but somehow I always fail to get the right moment. So why this time, you may ask. Well, it finally happened!
What happened, you may ask. Oh well... a proof of existence, a sign of life from Cascade's 8-Bit era finally popped up. If you wonder, what's so special about that (because there is already 8-Bit stuff from Cascade present on this page) let me explain:
Although Cascade was founded in the 80s on C64 it had all its impact and merits solely on Amiga. The C64 Cascade demos on this webpage were entirely done by the second generation of the C64 Cascade line-up and made after 1995... Until October 2010, when finally old C64 stuff appeared...
For me not a big surprise, but a big relief. I was always aware, that Bruce & Bongo (the founders of Cascade) had done scene stuff on C64 in 1988 and most likely also for Cascade before moving to Amiga. Being always keen on these old bits and bytes, I was searching for it nearly the whole last decade. I started buying and scanning old C64 disks, which I got from second hand markets. And I bought a lot of 'em the last years... god knows! Thousands of disks were checked. Tons of old interesting scene stuff was found, but not from Cascade.
Slowly I lost belief. But then, in October 2010, I got an surprising mail by an old contact, who forwarded me 80s C64 Cascade stuff from his collection and I was baffled... even more, when realizing that this stuff was not done by Bruce and Bongo as expected, but by some guys from France, who were running the Cascade C64 section in 1989, before their members moved to Cascade Amiga (or other C64 groups... or both). A fact in the Cascade trivia I didn't knew.
So finally there is the sign of life from the 80s, which I was searching for so long, though not exactly the things my quest was started for. Anyway, it made me happy and my belief is back. I am sure that even more old Cascade stuff exists - waiting to be recovered.
The truth... ahem... the stuff is out there, Mulder...
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PS: To the few who read this: If you have additional information about the Cascade trivia or former members - anything that isn't mentioned yet, or which is inaccurate or even wrong - please contact me. Oh and useless to mention: if you are in possession of Cascade stuff, that is missing I will be more than happy, if you could drop me a note :-)
I hate moving...
Author: Zeldin - written on 20.05.2009
New Cascade Website finished
Author: Zeldin - written on 05.10.2008
Commodore News
...freshly fished out of the net...
26.07.2024 - Video: Amiga - Droid Special Edition (FULL BETA 2)
As it was recently been reported through the EAB forums, the 1990's coverdisk game of 'Droid' for the Atari ST, is being converted over to the Commodore Amiga by junosix: A decent run-and-gun style platformer with Metroid-ish elements!
As it was recently been reported through the EAB forums, the 1990's coverdisk game of 'Droid' for the Atari ST, is being converted over to the Commodore Amiga by junosix: A decent run-and-gun style platformer with Metroid-ish elements!
24.07.2024 - Video: Avalan - C64 - work in progress
Upcoming C64 game 'Avalan', which is currently in development for C64 by Icon64. Still sound FX to add and bugs to fix.
Upcoming C64 game 'Avalan', which is currently in development for C64 by Icon64. Still sound FX to add and bugs to fix.
23.07.2024 - 'Galaga500' - Amiga port of old arcade classic released
Galaga was a shooter arcade video game developed and published by Namco in 1981. This newly released port is a transcode from the original arcade game Z80 to 68K assembly. It is fully playable with sound and all game bugs fixed (now a few graphical minor bugs remaining). The game is still slow at 25FPS on a plain A500 or even A1200 but running good on a fastmem-equipped amiga, it will run at 50FPS. You can get it as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.
Galaga was a shooter arcade video game developed and published by Namco in 1981. This newly released port is a transcode from the original arcade game Z80 to 68K assembly. It is fully playable with sound and all game bugs fixed (now a few graphical minor bugs remaining). The game is still slow at 25FPS on a plain A500 or even A1200 but running good on a fastmem-equipped amiga, it will run at 50FPS. You can get it as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.
18.07.2024 - C64 game 'Silly Life' released - free for download
In the platformer game 'Silly Life' you are trapped in a strange world in which toys have come to life. For some reasons, they all want to kill you. But the Jack in the Box is your friend.
In the platformer game 'Silly Life' you are trapped in a strange world in which toys have come to life. For some reasons, they all want to kill you. But the Jack in the Box is your friend.
15.07.2024 - Amiga game 'Dr. Dangerous' - demo version released - free for download
Dr. Dangerous is a nice looking platform game made with Scorpion Engine. This currently released test version consists of 7 levels and there are still some bugs in the game, still it's fully playable.
Dr. Dangerous is a nice looking platform game made with Scorpion Engine. This currently released test version consists of 7 levels and there are still some bugs in the game, still it's fully playable.
10.07.2024 - Amiga game 'Skinny Marley Waiter Dog' released
This is yet another adventure of old friend Skinny Marley. If you don't know the story of the old little dog, check it out here. In this new game, Marley will have to understand that life isn't just about good meals; sometimes we need to serve as well. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain to support the developer.
This is yet another adventure of old friend Skinny Marley. If you don't know the story of the old little dog, check it out here. In this new game, Marley will have to understand that life isn't just about good meals; sometimes we need to serve as well. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain to support the developer.
09.07.2024 - Amiga game 'Chopper Duel' V1.1 released
'Chopper Duel' is a two-player air combat game and was originally released for DOS systems by Addict back in the 1993. The game features 50 stunning battle fields, nice 32 color graphics, joystick and keyboard controls. You can get it as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.
'Chopper Duel' is a two-player air combat game and was originally released for DOS systems by Addict back in the 1993. The game features 50 stunning battle fields, nice 32 color graphics, joystick and keyboard controls. You can get it as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.
08.07.2024 - Video: Amiga - NEON World (WIP demo V.04 , full demo)
'Neon-World' is a WIP Shoot-em-up for Amiga 500 that is currently in open development and which is available as downloadable demo version here.
'Neon-World' is a WIP Shoot-em-up for Amiga 500 that is currently in open development and which is available as downloadable demo version here.
07.07.2024 - Amiga game ' The Grid' released
Step into the breathtaking world of The Grid and dive into an action-packed race like no other! Mount your futuristic light-bike and enter the grid where strategy and reflexes determine victory or defeat. The game is for PAL-Amigas with at least 1 MB CHIPMEM and you can get it as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.
Step into the breathtaking world of The Grid and dive into an action-packed race like no other! Mount your futuristic light-bike and enter the grid where strategy and reflexes determine victory or defeat. The game is for PAL-Amigas with at least 1 MB CHIPMEM and you can get it as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.
07.07.2024 - C64 game 'Quest Four Two' V1.0 released - free for download
Join Arthur Dent and Ford Prefect on the Heart of Gold, a ship powered by the whimsical Improbability Drive. With each jump, they could end up on a sofa or surrounded by singing penguins. Players must help them navigate through seven crucial planets to save the universe. The chances of survival are ... improbable but not impossible. Viewed from a specific angle, the universe appears mostly harmless.
Join Arthur Dent and Ford Prefect on the Heart of Gold, a ship powered by the whimsical Improbability Drive. With each jump, they could end up on a sofa or surrounded by singing penguins. Players must help them navigate through seven crucial planets to save the universe. The chances of survival are ... improbable but not impossible. Viewed from a specific angle, the universe appears mostly harmless.
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