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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...
31.12.2025 - Amiga game 'Gunslinger' released - free for download
'Gunslinger' is a 2 player cowboy shoot out for Amiga (OCS/AGA) in the style of Boot Hill, an arcade video game released by Midway in 1977. This is a very rough and ready take on that game made during the Xmas holiday 2025 for some simple family fun.
'Gunslinger' is a 2 player cowboy shoot out for Amiga (OCS/AGA) in the style of Boot Hill, an arcade video game released by Midway in 1977. This is a very rough and ready take on that game made during the Xmas holiday 2025 for some simple family fun.
31.12.2025 - New Amiga Games from December 2025 - video by 'Retro Gaming Dino'
Presentation of new games for Commodore Amiga released in December 2025, with gameplay footage, lots of information about the games and download links in the video description.
Presentation of new games for Commodore Amiga released in December 2025, with gameplay footage, lots of information about the games and download links in the video description.
31.12.2025 - 'Berserk' for the Commodore PET released
'Berserk', the well known arcade game from 1980 by Stern Electronics, now got ported to the the Commodore PET. There is a version for Commodore 2001 with 32k or a 3032/4032 machine and also for the Colour PET. Features: Over 200 unique rooms, written entirely in machine language, three robot styles, multi-firing ability, 80x50 resolution, allows keyboard, Stupid PET Tricks joystick and SNES controller input. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain to support the developer.
'Berserk', the well known arcade game from 1980 by Stern Electronics, now got ported to the the Commodore PET. There is a version for Commodore 2001 with 32k or a 3032/4032 machine and also for the Colour PET. Features: Over 200 unique rooms, written entirely in machine language, three robot styles, multi-firing ability, 80x50 resolution, allows keyboard, Stupid PET Tricks joystick and SNES controller input. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain to support the developer.
30.12.2025 - Most favourite Commodore 64 games for 2025 - video by 'RetroGamerNation'
The video presentation of the RGN C64 Gamers' Choice Award 2025 results.
The video presentation of the RGN C64 Gamers' Choice Award 2025 results.
29.12.2025 - 'TT-64' / 'Super VIC TT' - racing game for C64 and VIC-20 released - free for download
'TT-64' / 'Super VIC TT' is an arcade style racing game for the for C64 and VIC-20 (+32K exp). Leave the city and make your way to the beach before the time runs out. Moving to the left or right at certain checkpoints will determine the route you take. Choice of three difficulty levels, which affects the rate of the approaching traffic. The above link is for the VIC-20 version. Get the C64 version here.
'TT-64' / 'Super VIC TT' is an arcade style racing game for the for C64 and VIC-20 (+32K exp). Leave the city and make your way to the beach before the time runs out. Moving to the left or right at certain checkpoints will determine the route you take. Choice of three difficulty levels, which affects the rate of the approaching traffic. The above link is for the VIC-20 version. Get the C64 version here.
29.12.2025 - C64 game 'Overload' released
'Overload' by Dr. Mortal Wombat (maker of e.g. Terminal Walker, Soiled Iron, Roguebot, Minotrace, Ball and Chain, Gates of the Ancient) is a simple incremental clicker and idle game. No evil enemies, no complex puzzles or game mechanics, no hectic gameplay – just pure clicking and flickering screen joy. You are in control of a reactor that blows up fuel pellets to generate energy. Your goal is to generate one billion energy units in a limited time frame. You start by blowing up individual pellets but build out your reactor with the cash earned to blow all fuses on the way. You can get the game as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.
'Overload' by Dr. Mortal Wombat (maker of e.g. Terminal Walker, Soiled Iron, Roguebot, Minotrace, Ball and Chain, Gates of the Ancient) is a simple incremental clicker and idle game. No evil enemies, no complex puzzles or game mechanics, no hectic gameplay – just pure clicking and flickering screen joy. You are in control of a reactor that blows up fuel pellets to generate energy. Your goal is to generate one billion energy units in a limited time frame. You start by blowing up individual pellets but build out your reactor with the cash earned to blow all fuses on the way. You can get the game as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.
27.12.2025 - New C64 Games from December 2025 - video by 'Retro Gaming Dino'
Presentation of new games for the Commodore 64 released in December 2025, with gameplay footage, lots of information about the games and download links in the video description.
Presentation of new games for the Commodore 64 released in December 2025, with gameplay footage, lots of information about the games and download links in the video description.
26.12.2025 - C64 game 'Quasimodo's Christmas Caper- Ice Blue Edition' released
Quasimodo's Christmas Caper is an arcade-style Christmas themed platform game for the C64 by rwx designs, where you guide Quasimodo through 14 Christmas-themed levels clearing all the snowballs and collecting precious stars and collectables which will appear throughout, whilst avoiding the many obstacles and Happy Little Elves. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain to support the developer.
Quasimodo's Christmas Caper is an arcade-style Christmas themed platform game for the C64 by rwx designs, where you guide Quasimodo through 14 Christmas-themed levels clearing all the snowballs and collecting precious stars and collectables which will appear throughout, whilst avoiding the many obstacles and Happy Little Elves. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain to support the developer.
25.12.2025 - High Voltage SID Collection (HVSC) #84 released
The HVSC Team is thrilled to celebrate this December 25th with a landmark update to the High Voltage SID Collection. This holiday release is extra special: we have finally surpassed the 60.000 SID milestone, bringing the total collection to an incredible 60.572 files! This milestone is a testament to the tireless musicians and contributors who keep the SID spirit alive. Grab the update, fire up your favorite player, and enjoy the sounds of the Commodore 64 this Christmas!
The HVSC Team is thrilled to celebrate this December 25th with a landmark update to the High Voltage SID Collection. This holiday release is extra special: we have finally surpassed the 60.000 SID milestone, bringing the total collection to an incredible 60.572 files! This milestone is a testament to the tireless musicians and contributors who keep the SID spirit alive. Grab the update, fire up your favorite player, and enjoy the sounds of the Commodore 64 this Christmas!
24.12.2025 - Fixing Christmas Carols' Raster Code on Commodore 64 - video by '8-Bit Show And Tell'
In 1984, John Henry Software released "Christmas Carols", which is 18 Commodore 64 SID renditions of Christmas songs, complete with themed bitmap graphics, and karaoke-style onscreen lyrics. Some of the graphics are also animated, and the package even included a song-booklet, to encourage singing along with your family, and dog. While the Commodore 64 is capable of displaying multiple graphic modes at once, such as bitmap graphics and text mode, it was often a challenge to work out precisely how to do this "raster split" and many C64 programs from the 1980s do this in a less than optimal way, resulting in a flickery or glitchy seam between the two graphics modes. We'll try to improve this with some tighter 6510 machine code that results in a rock solid display.
In 1984, John Henry Software released "Christmas Carols", which is 18 Commodore 64 SID renditions of Christmas songs, complete with themed bitmap graphics, and karaoke-style onscreen lyrics. Some of the graphics are also animated, and the package even included a song-booklet, to encourage singing along with your family, and dog. While the Commodore 64 is capable of displaying multiple graphic modes at once, such as bitmap graphics and text mode, it was often a challenge to work out precisely how to do this "raster split" and many C64 programs from the 1980s do this in a less than optimal way, resulting in a flickery or glitchy seam between the two graphics modes. We'll try to improve this with some tighter 6510 machine code that results in a rock solid display.
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