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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...
18.05.2026 - Amiga WIP game 'Rastan' - new demo (v0.5) for download available
Released in arcades in 1987, Taito’s Rastan was one of the best fantasy action-platformers of its time. Now, after eight months down in the basement, the Amiga version of Rastan emerges. New in this version: - Stage 2-1, 2-2, and 2-3, loosely based on the arcade version. Two brand new enemies and a re-invented Stage 2 boss, retouched Stage 2 enemies, stage 2-specific gameplay mechanics; slope sliding, traps, fireballs etc, gameplay tweaks & QoL stuff and lots more, all running on a stock Amiga 500 with 512kb extra ram. You can get the demo version as digital downloads for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.
Released in arcades in 1987, Taito’s Rastan was one of the best fantasy action-platformers of its time. Now, after eight months down in the basement, the Amiga version of Rastan emerges. New in this version: - Stage 2-1, 2-2, and 2-3, loosely based on the arcade version. Two brand new enemies and a re-invented Stage 2 boss, retouched Stage 2 enemies, stage 2-specific gameplay mechanics; slope sliding, traps, fireballs etc, gameplay tweaks & QoL stuff and lots more, all running on a stock Amiga 500 with 512kb extra ram. You can get the demo version as digital downloads for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.
17.05.2026 - XFLOPPY: How they Squeezed 1120k onto an 880k Amiga Disk - video by 'RobSmithDev'
Previously Rob has covered various disk formats including DiskSpare that allowed up-to 960k per double density disk. Join him as we take a deep dive into XFLOPPY, an alternative that boasts being able to store a whopping 1120k of data on a single double density disk.
Previously Rob has covered various disk formats including DiskSpare that allowed up-to 960k per double density disk. Join him as we take a deep dive into XFLOPPY, an alternative that boasts being able to store a whopping 1120k of data on a single double density disk.
17.05.2026 - New A1200NET Mechanical Amiga Keyboard Review - video by 'Jan Beta'
Jan is checking out the actual production version of the new A1200NET Amiga replacement keyboard.
Jan is checking out the actual production version of the new A1200NET Amiga replacement keyboard.
17.05.2026 - C64 game 'Shadowvault' released - free for download
'Shadowvault' is a roguelike adventure for the C64. Descend into the ever-shifting depths of the Shadowvault, uncover ancient lore, and master the power of forbidden contracts.
'Shadowvault' is a roguelike adventure for the C64. Descend into the ever-shifting depths of the Shadowvault, uncover ancient lore, and master the power of forbidden contracts.
17.05.2026 - C64 game 'Dantalion' released - free for download
'Dantalion' is a platformer adventure game. You are Dantalion. You have entered the Academy of Dark Arts, run by Bael. The academy is filled with nasty surprises, and there are various tricks and puzzles to get through. You will start empty handed, but if you go to the right places you will find various objects which can be used to defend yourself against evil monsters and bats. Look out for all the objects as they are required for you to be reach Bael's lair and defeat him. You will need a weapon to attack zombies and bats and other monsters. Happy exploring.
'Dantalion' is a platformer adventure game. You are Dantalion. You have entered the Academy of Dark Arts, run by Bael. The academy is filled with nasty surprises, and there are various tricks and puzzles to get through. You will start empty handed, but if you go to the right places you will find various objects which can be used to defend yourself against evil monsters and bats. Look out for all the objects as they are required for you to be reach Bael's lair and defeat him. You will need a weapon to attack zombies and bats and other monsters. Happy exploring.
17.05.2026 - Amiga game 'Ecliptic' - full game released
Ecliptic is a mixture of turn based tactical combat and role playing for Amiga 1200 (requires OS 3.1 or greater, 2MB of RAM and a hard drive). Some of its influences are Space Crusade, UFO: Enemy Unknown and the Gold Box Dungeons & Dragons games. Features: 8 levels to fight through, including two never included in the demos, more than 20 monsters, heaps of weapons and puzzles to solve. You can get the games as digital downloads for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.
Ecliptic is a mixture of turn based tactical combat and role playing for Amiga 1200 (requires OS 3.1 or greater, 2MB of RAM and a hard drive). Some of its influences are Space Crusade, UFO: Enemy Unknown and the Gold Box Dungeons & Dragons games. Features: 8 levels to fight through, including two never included in the demos, more than 20 monsters, heaps of weapons and puzzles to solve. You can get the games as digital downloads for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.
17.05.2026 - Plus/4 game 'Dr. Margo' released - free for download
'Dr. Margo' is the Plus/4 interpretation of Dr. Mario, the 1990 puzzle video game developed and published by Nintendo for the NES and Game Boy. Help Dr. Margo eliminate viruses! As the capsules drop, you can move and rotate them. Match four (or more!) of the same color to make them disappear. Get rid of all the viruses to clear a level. Can you beat Level 20 on HI speed? This new game is brought to you by Csabo and KiCHY.
'Dr. Margo' is the Plus/4 interpretation of Dr. Mario, the 1990 puzzle video game developed and published by Nintendo for the NES and Game Boy. Help Dr. Margo eliminate viruses! As the capsules drop, you can move and rotate them. Match four (or more!) of the same color to make them disappear. Get rid of all the viruses to clear a level. Can you beat Level 20 on HI speed? This new game is brought to you by Csabo and KiCHY.
16.05.2026 - C64 game 'Pharaoh's Legacy' released - free for download
'Pharaoh's Legacy', the nexr game by Windigo Games (also known for e.g. 'Rise of Babylon', 'Deathflood, 'Devolution', 'The Tribe' and ' Battle for Cronos'), is the sequel to Rise of Babylon. Once again, the goal is to utilize limited space to build the most efficient city possible. However, this time there are even more building options available and additional aspects included, such as constructing a pyramid and building a legacy. Furthermore, the game now features a multiplayer mode for up to four players.
'Pharaoh's Legacy', the nexr game by Windigo Games (also known for e.g. 'Rise of Babylon', 'Deathflood, 'Devolution', 'The Tribe' and ' Battle for Cronos'), is the sequel to Rise of Babylon. Once again, the goal is to utilize limited space to build the most efficient city possible. However, this time there are even more building options available and additional aspects included, such as constructing a pyramid and building a legacy. Furthermore, the game now features a multiplayer mode for up to four players.
16.05.2026 - An easy Amiga 3000 repair that went off the rails - video by 'Adrian's Digital Basement'
Adrian has always wanted an Amiga 3000, and when he was finally given one he thought it would not be hard to get it up and running. He was wrong, this machine isn't giving him any clues as to what is wrong.
Adrian has always wanted an Amiga 3000, and when he was finally given one he thought it would not be hard to get it up and running. He was wrong, this machine isn't giving him any clues as to what is wrong.
16.05.2026 - Video: Roc'N Rope Amiga port WIP
Developer jotd666, who already delivered a lot of great arcade ports like Track'N'Field, Bad Dudes vs Dragonninja, Gyruss and more is currently working on Roc 'N Rope, a 1983 platform video game developed and published by Konami for arcades. Current status: No sound, but 100% playable, after only a few days working on it.
Developer jotd666, who already delivered a lot of great arcade ports like Track'N'Field, Bad Dudes vs Dragonninja, Gyruss and more is currently working on Roc 'N Rope, a 1983 platform video game developed and published by Konami for arcades. Current status: No sound, but 100% playable, after only a few days working on it.
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