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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.

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.

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.

15.05.2026 - C64 game 'Fizz Extended' released
FiZZ: Extended is an expanded version C64 of the puzzle-platformer from 2023, which was also released for VIC-20 back then. This game challenges both your planning abilities and coordination, offering 60 single-player levels and 30 cooperative stages. You can get the games as digital downloads for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.

15.05.2026 - C64 game 'Duo Tanx' released - free for download
The object of the game is to battle against your opponent simply by moving your tank around the arena, face the correct position and then fire at your enemy. On each hit the energy of your opponent (or vice-versa) will be drained. After your opponent is defeated (or reverse) then a round is won. Collect the floating mystery power up to gain better / useless power ups. These may affect your player or possibly your opponent. The game is won when a maximum score set from the game title screen has been reached. May the best tank win!

14.05.2026 - C64 game 'Street Sports Pogo' released - free for download
'Street Sports Pogo' is a joystick wiggling fun sports game with wonderful PETSCII graphics. Grab your joystick, take a slow breath, find your wiggling power and get pumped by the cheers of your friends. There's no action required from you here, just getting prepared mentally for your big jump. Why walk when you could just bounce wherever you want to go?

14.05.2026 - C64 game 'Munchy Worm' released - free for download
'Munchy Worm' is a free and fun snake-like game. This is a C64 version of the original Munchy Worm game by Antibody Software. Eat mushrooms for points and to grow longer. The longer your worm is the more you score. Avoid the walls and your own tail. Eat mushrooms rapidly to increase the score multiplier. Eat stars to shrink your worm. Each new star will take longer to spawn than the previous so make use of them sparingly.

11.05.2026 - C64 Weekly #72 (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.

09.05.2026 - Fixing Commodores is like "coming home for the holidays" - video by 'Adrian's Digital Basement'
It's time for a "Retro" Adrian's Digital Basement episode where troubleshoot and repair a couple Commodore 64 machines. For Adrian working on them is heartwarming and comfortable - and always is so fun. Like riding a bicycle.

06.05.2026 - Traps N' Gemstones (Commodore 64) Review - video by 'BastichB 64K'
Review for this 2026 released new C64 game 'Traps N' Gemstones' by Donut 80. Download the game here.

04.05.2026 - C64 game 'Broken Crown' released
'Broken Crown' is a procedurally generated roguelike for the C64, inspired by classic 80s dungeon crawlers. Explore a living overworld, descend into dangerous dungeons, and hunt for the fragments needed to face the final threat. You can get the games as digital downloads for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.

04.05.2026 - C64 game 'WolfsciiPack' released
'WolfsciiPack' is a WWII U-boat periscope shooter for the C64. Take command of U-96, the most feared submarine in the Kriegsmarine wolfpack. Hunt Allied shipping across the North Atlantic in this homage to the 1976 arcade classic Sea Wolf. You have 10 torpedoes. The convoy has hundreds of ships. Sink 110 to win the patrol - and earn your place among the legendary U-boat aces. You can get the game as digital download for a fair price to support the developer.

01.05.2026 - Operation Vostoka (C64) Game Showcase - video by 'RetroGamerNation'
Video showcase of Operation Vostoka for the Commodore 64, developed by Chris Stanley & the Megastyle team. The game is still awaiting a release date in the later part of 2026.

01.05.2026 - Microtonal SID Music? Angine de Poitrine Bassline in C64 BASIC - video by '8-Bit Show And Tell'
Angine de Poitrine's microtonal math rock has taken Youtube by storm. Some SID covers of their music prompted the question: can the SID actually play microtonal music? Some say "no", but we'll prove them wrong by recreating the bassline from AdP's song "Sarniezz" in humble Commodore 64 BASIC. We'll learn some music theory along the way, such as what A440 and "standard tuning" mean, along with "equal temperament", 24TET, along with some C64 theory such as the differences between PAL and NTSC when it comes to SID tuning, and a lot more.

01.05.2026 - C64 Weekly #71 (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.