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20.10.2024 - Video: Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo for C64/C128 - New Demo available
In this video you can find some updates on the Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo game that is in creation. This adaptation of SSF2T for CBM platforms is based on the GameBoy Advance version called SSF2T Revival, but obviously this version will have something different. This new demo includes the following: - enhanced appearance for all fighters (even if something has to be enhanced yet). - endings for each fighter. - almost all fighting dynamics implemented (for example, throw escapes)
In this video you can find some updates on the Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo game that is in creation. This adaptation of SSF2T for CBM platforms is based on the GameBoy Advance version called SSF2T Revival, but obviously this version will have something different. This new demo includes the following: - enhanced appearance for all fighters (even if something has to be enhanced yet). - endings for each fighter. - almost all fighting dynamics implemented (for example, throw escapes)
08.08.2024 - SNK vs CAPCOM Stronger Edition for C64/C128
In this video you can find a link to another version of the game SNK vs CAPCOM. It's SNK vs CAPCOM - Stronger Edition, with 16 additional fighters add to the roster, for a total of 32 fighters to play with. Currently it's a work-in-progress, since the backdrops and musics to assign to the new fighters need to be completed, but the AI, endings, animations, etc, are almost complete.
In this video you can find a link to another version of the game SNK vs CAPCOM. It's SNK vs CAPCOM - Stronger Edition, with 16 additional fighters add to the roster, for a total of 32 fighters to play with. Currently it's a work-in-progress, since the backdrops and musics to assign to the new fighters need to be completed, but the AI, endings, animations, etc, are almost complete.
03.08.2024 - Hacking C64 Frantic Freddie to reach "World -1": Infinite Lives, Bug Fix, Level Skip - video from '8-Bit Show And Tell'
Robin was going to make a video about fixing the music player code in the C64 game Frantic Freddie so it would also work on the Commodore 128. But changing a bunch of $D5 bytes to $D4 really didn't seem all that interesting to him anymore. While he was contemplating this, patron James Poll pointed out a little glitch in the 2nd Interlude that suddenly became VERY interesting...
Robin was going to make a video about fixing the music player code in the C64 game Frantic Freddie so it would also work on the Commodore 128. But changing a bunch of $D5 bytes to $D4 really didn't seem all that interesting to him anymore. While he was contemplating this, patron James Poll pointed out a little glitch in the 2nd Interlude that suddenly became VERY interesting...
03.08.2024 - GEOS 128 REU Autoboot Mysteries Unraveled - video from 'retrobits'
How can the Commodore 128 boot into GEOS without a cartridge or disk?
How can the Commodore 128 boot into GEOS without a cartridge or disk?
30.07.2024 - 'SNK vs CAPCOM' for C64/C128 - update 2 available as download
Within this link you can find another update for C64 version of SNK vs CAPCOM and a specific version of the same game for C128, that implements the stage scrolling deal. The C128 version can be written in a standard 1Mb EasyFlash or KungFu Flash cartridge. For the Kung Fu Flash, it requires the WarpSpeed capability in the cartridge firmware in order for the game to run properly.As for all the previous versions, the C128 version can get other updates as well, so stay tuned.
Within this link you can find another update for C64 version of SNK vs CAPCOM and a specific version of the same game for C128, that implements the stage scrolling deal. The C128 version can be written in a standard 1Mb EasyFlash or KungFu Flash cartridge. For the Kung Fu Flash, it requires the WarpSpeed capability in the cartridge firmware in order for the game to run properly.As for all the previous versions, the C128 version can get other updates as well, so stay tuned.
29.06.2024 - 'Mystery Isles' - adventure for C64, C128, Amiga, Plus/4 and Mega65 (and even more systems) released
Mystery Isles is a text adventure game written in PunyInform for the ParserComp 2024 itch.io jam. You are stranded on a deserted island and must solve puzzles and figure out a way to escape. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.
Mystery Isles is a text adventure game written in PunyInform for the ParserComp 2024 itch.io jam. You are stranded on a deserted island and must solve puzzles and figure out a way to escape. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.
29.06.2024 - 'Iowa Jack and the Crystals of Chaos' - adventure for C64 and C128 release
Take on the role of Iowa Jack - adventurer, tomb raider and pilot for hire - and head off in search of a legendary treasure in this old school text adventure game. You can get the game as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer. The C128 version, that supports the 80 column mode, can be downloaded here.
Take on the role of Iowa Jack - adventurer, tomb raider and pilot for hire - and head off in search of a legendary treasure in this old school text adventure game. You can get the game as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer. The C128 version, that supports the 80 column mode, can be downloaded here.
07.05.2024 - C128 game 'Castle Quest' released
'Castle Quest' is an old school text adventure game. Your quest: rescue the kidnapped princess! The game was already released for C64 and VIC-20. This version is for the Commodore 128 in 80 column mode and you can get it as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.
'Castle Quest' is an old school text adventure game. Your quest: rescue the kidnapped princess! The game was already released for C64 and VIC-20. This version is for the Commodore 128 in 80 column mode and you can get it as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.
08.04.2024 - Protovision Shop: Many cables for your Commodore machine re-stocked
Cables here, cables there, cables everywhere. We have re-stocked many cables for your Commodore machine. These include Mini DIN (svideo), Floppycable, Y-serial, SCART, composite, Y/C Monitor and C128 to C64 keyboard adapter + cable. Protovision has them all! Order yours now!
Cables here, cables there, cables everywhere. We have re-stocked many cables for your Commodore machine. These include Mini DIN (svideo), Floppycable, Y-serial, SCART, composite, Y/C Monitor and C128 to C64 keyboard adapter + cable. Protovision has them all! Order yours now!
23.02.2024 - Repairing Martin Galway's Commodore 128- video from 'The 8-Bit Guy'
In this video the 8-Bit Guy is having a look at a very special computer. It's not so much the computer itself but because of who it belongs to: Martin Galway, the famous chiptune musician from back in the day.
In this video the 8-Bit Guy is having a look at a very special computer. It's not so much the computer itself but because of who it belongs to: Martin Galway, the famous chiptune musician from back in the day.
05.02.2024 - 'Rock n' Bolt Enhanced' for C64 released - free for download
The old classic game Rock 'N Bolt got an complete overhaul by Grue/Beyond Force that includes a vast number of fixes, improvements and tweaks, including changes that make use of the 2Mhz mode of the C128. But this is only one issue in a very long list...
The old classic game Rock 'N Bolt got an complete overhaul by Grue/Beyond Force that includes a vast number of fixes, improvements and tweaks, including changes that make use of the 2Mhz mode of the C128. But this is only one issue in a very long list...
01.02.2024 - Update for 'Z64K' available
'Z64K' is a pixel exact emulation of the Commodore 128,Commodore 64, VIC 20, ZX Spectrum 48/128K and Atari 2600. 'Z64K' should run on any platform with an updated java runtime environment installed. Latest updates (v2): - Improved timing of switching between C128 Z80/8502. All tests behave like real hardware as discussed at Using CIA timer to measure the duration of Z80<>8502 switch | Commodore 128 (freeforums.net)
'Z64K' is a pixel exact emulation of the Commodore 128,Commodore 64, VIC 20, ZX Spectrum 48/128K and Atari 2600. 'Z64K' should run on any platform with an updated java runtime environment installed. Latest updates (v2): - Improved timing of switching between C128 Z80/8502. All tests behave like real hardware as discussed at Using CIA timer to measure the duration of Z80<>8502 switch | Commodore 128 (freeforums.net)
02.01.2024 - Adding Command Line-esque Parameters to C64 and C128 Programs - video from '8-Bit Show And Tell'
It's actually pretty easy to add support for command-line-style parameters to Commodore 64 and Commodore 128 programs by reading the line input buffer with some PEEKs. We examine how to do this, why this might be beneficial, and give some example code in BASIC and Assembly. We also learn a bit about how BASIC parses and interprets our code, and the internal structure of these commands and programs. And we look at the Commodore 128 feature to RUN a file from disk that further enhances the use of parameters.
It's actually pretty easy to add support for command-line-style parameters to Commodore 64 and Commodore 128 programs by reading the line input buffer with some PEEKs. We examine how to do this, why this might be beneficial, and give some example code in BASIC and Assembly. We also learn a bit about how BASIC parses and interprets our code, and the internal structure of these commands and programs. And we look at the Commodore 128 feature to RUN a file from disk that further enhances the use of parameters.
23.12.2023 - 'Evening Star Enhanced' - C64 redux game released - free for download
'Evening Star' is a vector graphics train simulation game that was published by Hewson Consultants in 1987 for C64 and other 8-bit systems as sequel to the game 'Southern Belle'. This new enhanced version by Grue od Beyond Force offers, besides small touches and polish, a bunch of speed enhancements: - C128 2Mhz mode in the borders. - REU support for Gfx Buffer and copying it to the bitmap. - speed code for places it needs to be. - Pixel plotting integrated into line drawing routine. - Game math speed improvements. - Smoke drawing routine rework. - overhauled 3D engine and objects into a more optimized form.
'Evening Star' is a vector graphics train simulation game that was published by Hewson Consultants in 1987 for C64 and other 8-bit systems as sequel to the game 'Southern Belle'. This new enhanced version by Grue od Beyond Force offers, besides small touches and polish, a bunch of speed enhancements: - C128 2Mhz mode in the borders. - REU support for Gfx Buffer and copying it to the bitmap. - speed code for places it needs to be. - Pixel plotting integrated into line drawing routine. - Game math speed improvements. - Smoke drawing routine rework. - overhauled 3D engine and objects into a more optimized form.
16.12.2023 - Fully testing a C128D: I do everything wrong but I get there in the end - video from 'Adrian's Digital Basement'
Adrian has this dingy and neglected C128D that he has never even tested or turned on. So let's test this machine and put it through its paces and see if it works or needs some repairs.
Adrian has this dingy and neglected C128D that he has never even tested or turned on. So let's test this machine and put it through its paces and see if it works or needs some repairs.
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