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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...
16.08.2026 - Wait .. what? Why is there an extra spacebar? - video by 'Adrian's Digital Basement'
It's a C64 and it has a pretty strange mod. Let's investigate and fix this machine to try to figure out why this mod was done.
It's a C64 and it has a pretty strange mod. Let's investigate and fix this machine to try to figure out why this mod was done.
15.08.2026 - C64 game 'Warlock - Der Ketzer' - preview released
Imagine a first-person RPG shooter, but top-down...and you get Warlock. Note, this is not a rogue-like game. The maps are handcrafted (not procedurally-generated), and there is no "permadeath". It is like playing Heretic but from above. Everything is work in progress, including the (graphics, gameplay, etc.). The final game will have more levels, weapons, monster types, animations, music, sound effects and gameplay elements. You can get this early preview that includes the first 6 levels (and maybe some bugs) as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.
Imagine a first-person RPG shooter, but top-down...and you get Warlock. Note, this is not a rogue-like game. The maps are handcrafted (not procedurally-generated), and there is no "permadeath". It is like playing Heretic but from above. Everything is work in progress, including the (graphics, gameplay, etc.). The final game will have more levels, weapons, monster types, animations, music, sound effects and gameplay elements. You can get this early preview that includes the first 6 levels (and maybe some bugs) as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.
15.08.2026 - C64 game 'Lemmings Reloaded' released - free for download
'Lemmings Reloaded' is an unofficial non-commercial fan project of the 1991 DMA classic (C64 version by E&E Software, 1994). Works on real C64 + EasyFlash/GMod2, Commodore 64 Ultimate / U64 family, and VICE, Mouse strongly recommended (1351 or USB via MouSTer / Ultimate). This is a full C64 tribute to the Lemmings legacy, containing 123 levels (3 more than the original Amiga version), mixing classic stages, ports from other systems, and brand-new exclusive levels. Includes 30 SID tracks (over an hour of music) unlock as you progress, playable in the built-in Jukebox. New optional star-rating system (Bronze / Silver / Gold) turns even the “Fun” levels into a fresh challenge. Every achievement is saved on the cartridge. Level Select lets you freely replay any reached stage, view your star ratings, and enter classic access codes when needed.
'Lemmings Reloaded' is an unofficial non-commercial fan project of the 1991 DMA classic (C64 version by E&E Software, 1994). Works on real C64 + EasyFlash/GMod2, Commodore 64 Ultimate / U64 family, and VICE, Mouse strongly recommended (1351 or USB via MouSTer / Ultimate). This is a full C64 tribute to the Lemmings legacy, containing 123 levels (3 more than the original Amiga version), mixing classic stages, ports from other systems, and brand-new exclusive levels. Includes 30 SID tracks (over an hour of music) unlock as you progress, playable in the built-in Jukebox. New optional star-rating system (Bronze / Silver / Gold) turns even the “Fun” levels into a fresh challenge. Every achievement is saved on the cartridge. Level Select lets you freely replay any reached stage, view your star ratings, and enter classic access codes when needed.
15.08.2026 - Video: Operation Backstab - OST sneak preview - Chris Huelsbeck
Here’s a quick preview of the title track (composed by Chris Huelsbeck) for 'Operation Backstab', a fast-paced split-screen adventure currently in development for the Commodore Amiga and modern systems. For more information, visit operation-backstab.com - release expected in Q1 2027. And there will be another Kickstarter campaign at the end of the year. More info is coming soon - and, of course, another demo in the not-too-distant future! Stay tuned!
Here’s a quick preview of the title track (composed by Chris Huelsbeck) for 'Operation Backstab', a fast-paced split-screen adventure currently in development for the Commodore Amiga and modern systems. For more information, visit operation-backstab.com - release expected in Q1 2027. And there will be another Kickstarter campaign at the end of the year. More info is coming soon - and, of course, another demo in the not-too-distant future! Stay tuned!
15.08.2026 - C64 game 'Wolf64' released - free for download
'Wolf64' is an unofficial fan port of the 1992 FPS classic to the stock C64 with disk drive. You are B.J. Blazkowicz, the Allies’ top agent, locked in the depths of a heavily fortified Nazi dungeon after uncovering the horrific truth behind Operation Eisenfaust. Engineered entirely in pure 6502 assembly, this project brings id Software’s iconic 1992 raycasting classic to 8-bit hardware with no shortcuts. Experience authentic first-person navigation, lavish full-colour texture mapping, fluid directional enemy sprites, and responsive combat, all driven by a highly optimized raycasting engine that squeezes every last drop of performance out of the best selling home computer of all time. Guaranteed to make Scott Miller cry!
'Wolf64' is an unofficial fan port of the 1992 FPS classic to the stock C64 with disk drive. You are B.J. Blazkowicz, the Allies’ top agent, locked in the depths of a heavily fortified Nazi dungeon after uncovering the horrific truth behind Operation Eisenfaust. Engineered entirely in pure 6502 assembly, this project brings id Software’s iconic 1992 raycasting classic to 8-bit hardware with no shortcuts. Experience authentic first-person navigation, lavish full-colour texture mapping, fluid directional enemy sprites, and responsive combat, all driven by a highly optimized raycasting engine that squeezes every last drop of performance out of the best selling home computer of all time. Guaranteed to make Scott Miller cry!
15.08.2026 - C64 Weekly #83 (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.
14.08.2026 - 'Vector Battle' game for VIC-20 and PET released
'Vector Battle' is a first-person shooter tank combat game for Commodore PET (32k required) and VIC-20 (16k required) in the style of Battlezone, the 1980 arcade by Atari. You command an armoured fighting vehicle equipped with a forward-firing cannon, defensive shields, radar and a limited fuel supply. Navigate the vector battlefield, locate hostile units, destroy them before they destroy you, and keep your machine supplied with fuel. You can get the game as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.
'Vector Battle' is a first-person shooter tank combat game for Commodore PET (32k required) and VIC-20 (16k required) in the style of Battlezone, the 1980 arcade by Atari. You command an armoured fighting vehicle equipped with a forward-firing cannon, defensive shields, radar and a limited fuel supply. Navigate the vector battlefield, locate hostile units, destroy them before they destroy you, and keep your machine supplied with fuel. You can get the game as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.
14.08.2026 - Protovision Shop: GP Cars GOLD Edition available on pre-order
GP Cars is finally coming to the C64 in physical form! Having already won over fans as a digital download, this beloved racer is now getting the full physical treatment from Protovision. Preorders for the exclusive GOLD Edition are now open, presented on a rare golden cartridge. As always, this special edition is reserved for our loyal supporters - become one via Patreon or Tipeee to unlock your chance to order. The standard (non-gold) physical edition will follow separately at a later date, so non-supporters need not worry. Secure your golden piece of racing history today
GP Cars is finally coming to the C64 in physical form! Having already won over fans as a digital download, this beloved racer is now getting the full physical treatment from Protovision. Preorders for the exclusive GOLD Edition are now open, presented on a rare golden cartridge. As always, this special edition is reserved for our loyal supporters - become one via Patreon or Tipeee to unlock your chance to order. The standard (non-gold) physical edition will follow separately at a later date, so non-supporters need not worry. Secure your golden piece of racing history today
13.08.2026 - 'Bio Menace' port for Amiga released
Bio Menace is a 1993 game developed and published by Apogee Software for MS-DOS. Now it got ported to Amiga (Kickstart 2.0 or newer, roughly 1 MB of chip RAM plus some fast RAM (8MB or more). All three episodes, complete and playable and you can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.
Bio Menace is a 1993 game developed and published by Apogee Software for MS-DOS. Now it got ported to Amiga (Kickstart 2.0 or newer, roughly 1 MB of chip RAM plus some fast RAM (8MB or more). All three episodes, complete and playable and you can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.
12.08.2026 - C64 version of 'Shikaku' released - free for download
Shikaku is a relaxing Japanese logic puzzle game, now available for the C64 after it was already released for Plus/4 in July 2026. The goal of the game is simple: divide the board into rectangles so that each rectangle contains exactly one number, and its area matches that number. Easy to learn, but increasingly challenging as the puzzles become more complex.
Shikaku is a relaxing Japanese logic puzzle game, now available for the C64 after it was already released for Plus/4 in July 2026. The goal of the game is simple: divide the board into rectangles so that each rectangle contains exactly one number, and its area matches that number. Easy to learn, but increasingly challenging as the puzzles become more complex.
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