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28.06.2026 - High Voltage SID Collection (HVSC) #85 released
Fire up your emulators, because the ultimate C64 audio archive just hit a monumental milestone. Thanks to the relentless dedication of musicians and fans keeping the 8-bit spirit alive, the High Voltage SID Collection has officially crushed and surpassed 61.000 SIDs! Update #85 brings a massive batch of fresh rips, fixes and newly unearthed gems to your playlist. A massive thanks to everyone who contributes, rips and creates. This milestone truly belongs to the community!

28.06.2026 - C64 game 'Phase Out' - LPE v2.2 + Level-Pack Summer 2026 released
Phase Out was originally created for the RGCD C64 16k Cartridge Competition 2013. This Level Pack Edition (LPE v2.2) contains 50 more reloadable levels (level pack summer 2026) on the disk image which can be loaded after finishing the last 50 previuos levels! The game is available as digital download for little money to support the developer.

27.06.2026 - C64 game 'Chrome Horizon' - Version 1.0 released
'Chrome Horizon' is a fast-paced horizontal scrolling shoot 'em up for the C64. Built to push the limits of 8-bit hardware, it delivers a smooth arcade experience with a focus on technical precision and classic gameplay loop. Features: 4 intense levels, advanced weaponry, satellite system, epic boss fights, parallax scrolling, custom SID Soundtrack. You can get the game as digital download for a small price to support the developer.

26.06.2026 - C64 game 'Infeztation 2' released
The galactic sheriff is back to unravel the Mystery of the Crystal Moon. The follow up to RGN's 2024 Gamers Choice Award winner, Infe2tation gives you more run ’n’ gun action featuring: massive levels, varied enemies, 4 distinct areas, fun power ups, passcodes to pick up where you left off, intro, outro, and cutscenes as the story unfolds and a mini-game featuring robo-sidekick, D3P-UT! You can get the game as digital download for a fair price to support the developer.

26.06.2026 - Infeztation 2 (C64) Showcase - Awesome Blasting Action! - video by 'RetroGamerNation'
Video showcase of Infeztation 2 for the Commodore 64 by Monte Boyd.

26.06.2026 - Infeztation 2 (Commodore 64) Review + Developer Interview - video by 'BastichB 64K'
Review for this new C64 game 'Infeztation 2' the sequel to the 2024 C64 exclusive + a full developer interview with creator Monte Boyd.

22.06.2026 - C64 game 'Comchinko' released
Too old to keep up with fast shooters? Too bored to replay the same type of reskinned flip screen platformer over and over again? Can’t be bothered to read a six page manual? Too AI degraded to solve puzzle games or struck down by tendonitis by jerking your joystick too hard. Comchinko by Dr. Mortal Wombat (maker of e.g. Trenchangle, Terminal Walker, Soiled Iron, Roguebot, Minotrace, Ball and Chain, Gates of the Ancient) may be just the right game for you. Just push a button to let your balls drop and see chaos ensue and numbers go up – or just sit there and see the balls drop all by themselves if even this is to much bother. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.

22.06.2026 - War of the Worlds (Commodore 64) Review + Developer Interview - video by 'BastichB 64K'
Review for this new C64 game based on the H.G. Wells novel 'War of the Worlds' + a full developer interview about the making of the game.

21.06.2026 - C64 game 'Gravity Snake' released
In 'Gravity Snake', you control a snake trapped inside a series of mind-bending puzzle chambers. Collect every fruit, avoid letal traps or getting stuck, and find your way to the exit. Gravity constantly influences your movement, turning every level into a challenge of logic, timing, and careful planning. You can get the game as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.

21.06.2026 - VIC-20 port of 'Atic Atac' released - free for download
Atic Atac is an action-adventure video game developed and published by Ultimate Play the Game, released for the ZX Spectrum in 1983 and the BBC Micro in 1985. After the port for C64 in 2020, there is now a also port for VIC-20 (PAL/NTSC +35K RAM expansion). The game takes place within a castle in which the player must seek out the 'Golden Key of ACG' by unlocking doors and avoiding enemies.

20.06.2026 - 'Games That Weren't 64' (GTW64) - Three Big Commodore 64 recoveries
What a lovely surprise for the weekend: GTW64 is very pleased to add not one, but three significant C64 recoveries to the archives thanks to former Beam Software developer Tony Smales. First up is Arcade Wizzard, a long-lost U.S. Gold pinball game that GTW64 has been trying to solve for over 22 years. Thanks to Tony, we can finally confirm its Beam Software origins and present a playable prototype. Joining it is an Australian prototype of Aussie Games, containing a number of interesting differences from the released editions, plus Tony’s own unreleased game Void – a complete commercial title that sadly fell victim to publishing changes before release.

20.06.2026 - Video: Vale of the Lost Goddess for C64 - work in progress
Very early video from Icon64 about there new wip game 'Vale of the Lost Goddess'. It is looking good so far...

19.06.2026 - C64 game 'Cyber-Run: Project Black Ice' released
Cyber-Run is a cyberpunk role-playing and dungeon crawler game (Roguelike) developed natively for the C64. The year is 2085. You will infiltrate the analog bunker 'Black-Ice', an isolated underground facility where rogue AIs and corporate secrets from Arasaka are hidden from the net. Features: dynamic progression, procedural sector generation, chrome degradation mechanic,three playable configurations. You can get the game in four different languages (english, french, german, spanish) as digital download for little money(name your own price) to support the developer.

18.06.2026 - C64 game 'Princess Amelia' released - free for download
'Princess Amelia' is a nice little platformer game for C64. Help Princess Amelia collect the "Letter Shields" that spell her name. Climb 20 floors of the Castle, avoid or collect the gems it's up to you. Be careful as time is limited and Princess Amelia can be Impatient!

17.06.2026 - C64 Impossible Mission 3 Retro Tape Edition - video by 'GRay Defender'
In this video, 'GRay Defender' takes a quick look at the new Mission Impossible 3 retro tape edition, which can be purchased here.