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09.03.2026 - New footage of WIP C64 game 'Parallaxian' (Mar. 2026)
Parallaxian by John Woods is a vertical shooter in development, that will be the first ever combining a vertical parallax effect within a horizontally scrolling parallaxed landscape. There was no news about the development for quite a while, but now the developer has uploaded a new video with the note that the game nears completion and play testers are now starting to send feedback. The video shows the latest WIP build of the technical testbed, this time showcasing planet Alpinia for a change of scenery from all that desert landscaping of previous previews.

07.03.2026 - BMC64 Emulator Advanced Setup - video by 'Jan Beta'
Jan is digging a bit deeper into the settings of the BMC64 emulator, installing all emulated systems and even getting autofire joysticks to work.

07.03.2026 - C64 game 'Where is it' - prototype released - free for download
'Where is it' is a simple puzzle game exploring the C64’s architecture, limitations, and possibilities. You have to find the correct 3x3 pattern in the Game Area. Your searching skills are being tested to the max. The game is classified by it's developer as prototype, which still uses placeholder graphics and which development is ongoing, but it already includes two game modes, a bonus stage, and a set of levels to explore.

07.03.2026 - Video: Escape From PETSCII Castle - A First-Person Shooter for Commodore C64 - Preview 5
New footage of the soon-to-be-released first-person shooter game for the Commodore 64 - Escape From PETSCII Castle - an adaptation of a PET release of the same game, which itself was inspired by Wolfenstein 3D. This time showing a full playthrough of Level 4. Enemy robots and sentries. Pick up ammo, health, weapons and gold. Multiple difficulty levels.

04.03.2026 - C64 game 'Traps N' Gemstones' released - free for download
'Traps N' Gemstones' is another platformer game for C64 by Donut 80 (known for Superstar Chefs, Marshi N' Phoebe, The Last Pumpkin and Egg Feud). This time we face an adventure through a cursed pyramid. Step into the boots of a whip-cracking adventurer as you descend through forgotten chambers, crumbling corridors, and treasure-filled vaults in a quest to solve the mystery hidden beneath the sands.

04.03.2026 - New Amiga Games from February 2026 - video by 'Retro Gaming Dino'
Presentation of new games for Commodore Amiga released in February 2026, with gameplay footage, lots of information about the games and download links in the video description.

04.03.2026 - C64 Weekly #64 (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.

03.03.2026 - Firmware version 3.14d - for All Platforms: U2, U2+, U2+L, U64 and U64E2 released
This version also includes an update for the WiFi modules (U2+L, U64 and U64E2). This update might fail the first time around, because of the way the firmware 'talks' to the modules has changed. Just run the updater again, skip the primary update and then update the ESP32. It is highly recommended to update your Ultimate 64 Elite-II with this version after receiving it.

03.03.2026 - C64 game 'Boom Special Edition' - download version released
Boom Special Edition is a remastered, enhanced version of BOOM - a 1993 homage to Katakis. It nearly fell into oblivion - through a twist of bad luck, it almost got crossed out of history. The delta between the original and this new edition is a true game changer: Up to 50 times faster loading thanks to cartridge adaptation, and three new difficulty levels. Now, everyone can make BOOM match their personal skill. You can get the game as digital download for a a fair price to support the developer.

03.03.2026 - Video: 'Mappy' Amiga WIP
This is a first video of a WIP port of Mappy, the 1983 platform game developed and published by Namco for arcades, showing title & demo (running on AGA at the moment).

03.03.2026 - Amiga game 'Burn' released - free for download
Burn a side scrolling game for Amiga inspired by the likes of Commander Keen. It was made for AmiGameJam2025. Walk to the right, shoot fire demons, don't die.

02.03.2026 - Plus/4 game 'Axis' released - free for download
Axis is an "escape" game where the main character can't hit or shoot, only run. Youy must navigate 10 alien-infested sectors by collecting colored keycards to reach the exit. You can't fight back and the aliens can sense you through walls, you'll need to rely on stealth, timing, and patience to survive. The game tracks your total completion time and has an adjustable speed.The game was developed using the TRSE development tool, based on Bery (Zsolt Bertók)'s work of the same name for Videoton TV Computer.

02.03.2026 - The CRT from Hell - Commodore Amiga 3000 (E3) - video by 'The Retro Collective'
The Amiga 3000 is putting up a fight today in what was supposed to be a simple episode, but turns into a complex series of fault finding on both the Amiga and the CRT.

02.03.2026 - Amiga New Wave #6 - video by 'BastichB 64K'
Reviews of 6 modern New Wave Amiga games both newer & from the past few years including Rygar , Dig Dug 2 , Whack-a-Skull , Captain Cloudberry , Riviera '79 and Phantom Leap.

01.03.2026 - Amiga game 'Blue And Red ' released - free for download
Blue And Red - Fight The Robots - Arcade Edition is a frantic platforming and robot zapping action game for the Amiga (ECS, 2MB Chip RAM, 68020 processor), made for AmiGameJam 2025. The silly robots have kidnapped Bernie and Dino, so Blue and Red have decided to zap the robots, stomp them into oblivion, and rescue their beloved pets!