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03.09.2026 - Protovision Shop: Steel Ranger 2 GOLD Edition – Pre-Order Now!
Pre-orders are open! Steel Ranger has been vited as one of the top 10 C64 games of all time. It is time for a sequel. Steel Ranger 2 Gold Edition is now available to reserve. Suit up in a second-generation Ranger suit and return to the ruins of a dying Earth, wielding both rifle and blade against a deadly new threat. As always, Gold Editions are reserved for supporters: join Protovision on Patreon or Tipeee, or qualify through past purchases. The standard edition will become available at a later time.

03.09.2026 - Protovision Shop: ARM2SID for Commodore Ultimate
One of the most powerful SID solutions out there is available again - the ARM2SID for Commodore Ultimate! Run it as a double or triple SID, as an SFX Sound Expander with OPL FM synthesis, or combine SID and SFX for up to 12 music channels – all configurable directly from the C64.

01.09.2026 - Protovision Shop: WiC64 is back!
The WiC64 - the parallel WLAN interface for Commodore computers with user port connection - is back in stock. Unlike classic modems, it operates with 8 data lines, 2 handshake lines, and one control line, speeding up data transfer by a factor of 20: load 202 blocks / 50kb from the internet in just 2.5 seconds via HTTP:// or TCP! The complete hardware and software is open source, and it ships with the new 2024 firmware.

01.09.2026 - C64 game 'ScartariX' - demo version for download
'ScartariX' is a WIP shoot'em'up for the C64, that's in the making for over a year. Now the developer has decided to a BETA version of the first level. Since it is a beta version, some elements are of course missing, and the game might differ slightly from the final product. Development is nearly complete though, but the music still needs to be added.

01.09.2026 - Protovision Shop: cynthCART64 V2.0.1 is back
The cynthCART64 V2.0.1 is back in stock - and as always, every unit ordered through Protovision comes in orange. This cartridge turns your C64/128 into a standalone analog synthesizer, packed with 30 preset patches, arpeggiator, vibrato, analog filter control, and full MIDI support. Since it runs without a monitor, it’s a perfect companion for live performances.

31.08.2026 - 'Uchotos' - game for C64 and Plus/4 released - free for download
'Uchotos' is a classic arcade platformer. Avoid or shoot the enemies and collect all stars on screen to reach the next level. Uchotos is the newest game by Japanese developer Inufuto and as always, there are several version for different computer systems. The Plus/4 version can be downloaded here.

31.08.2026 - Lemmings Reloaded (Commodore 64) Review + Developer Interview - video by 'BastichB 64K'
Review for this new C64 game 'Lemmings Reloaded' a new Updated game by Lunatic Lad + full developer interview with coder Jörg Karwath.

30.08.2026 - New C64 games August 2026 - video by 'Retro Gaming Dino'
Presentation of new games for the Commodore 64 released in August 2026, with gameplay footage, lots of information about the games and download links in the video description.

29.08.2026 - C64 game 'Rotor Repeat' released - free for download
'Rotor Repeat' by The New Dimension is the sequel of 'Repetition 64'. It's a challenging shoot 'em up space themed memory game which involves blasting aliens. So yeah, TND has blended two game modes into one. This game may be simple, but it can be quite addictive. Also it will test your patience. Rotor Repeat contains the following features:

29.08.2026 - C64 Weekly #85 (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.

28.08.2026 - C64 game 'Skittles III' released - free for download
In this series of puzzles, a chessboard is filled with black pawns. You need to replace all these pawns with the ones on the left. The 63 pawns on the left are colored and organized into 21 sets of 3. You cannot change the order within each triplet, but you can rotate it. Place all triplets so that their colors match those of the chessboard. You can clear the chessboard at any time and start over from the beginning. You may also reposition a triplet on the chessboard, if you change your mind. 30 puzzles to beat the game. Each one of them has a unique solution.

28.08.2026 - 'Wet Wings' - adventure for C64 and Amiga released - free for download
'Wet Wings' is a classic interactive fiction adventure. Unlike a traditional graphical adventure, the world is presented primarily through text descriptions. You interact with the game by typing commands and telling Dashiell what you want him to do. When an object is mentioned or described, you can interact with it in different ways. You might examine it, take it, or give it to another character. Characters can also be examined and spoken to, and you may be able to give them objects or interact with them in other ways depending on the situation. Besides a version for C64 and Amiga, there are also versions for Amstrad, Atari ST, Spectrum, MSX and PC-DOS.

26.08.2026 - Video: Vale of the Lost Goddess for C64 - work in progress (3)
More footage of 'Vale of the Lost Goddess', a coming new game from Icon64. Current status: Enemy sprites now in, still need animating and the ambient tracks are also in, you will have the options for ambient or music tracks.

26.08.2026 - Laserdisc conversion of 'Dragon's Lair' for C64 released - free for download
This new C64 take on 'Dragon's Lair', released by Cinematronics in 1983 for arcade machines, is a conversion of the Laserdisc game. To be able to play the game you need a 16 MB REU as a storage device. The REU is built in cartridges like the 1541ultimate, Ultimate-II(+)(L), Turbo Chameleon or RAD Expansion Unit, in most emulators and C64 replicas like the Ultimate 64 or Commodore 64 Ultimate. For the best gaming experience the Ultimate-II+(L) cartridge or the Ultimate 64 or Commodore 64 Ultimate is recommended. Those devices have the Command Interface built in that, if enabled, allows automatic loading of .reu files. When using one of the other mentioned devices you have to manually load the .reu files when prompted by the game.

25.08.2026 - C64 game 'EyedBall' released
'EyedBall' is a logic puzzle game for C64 by LC Games. You control Eyedball, moving him left or right and guiding him down from one platform to another. You must avoid various obstacles and spooky foes in order to recover his comrades transformed into hearts. Our hero has no defenses against enemies, but he possesses an extraordinary magical power: the ability to rotate his surroundings, allowing him to reach parts of the room that would otherwise be inaccessible. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.