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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.

30.08.2026 - Plus/4 game 'Paddle Shooter: War At Jupiter' released - free for download
'Paddle Shooter: War At Jupiter' is a shooting game for two players and an updated version of 2008's Paddle Shooter. The interesting thing about this version is the MIDI music, which requires custom hardware: a MIDI OUT card. Be sure to watch the YouTube video to hear what it sounds like! The schematics and Arduino source files are included.

30.08.2026 - Amiga game 'The Cutters' - playable build released
'The Cutters' is a WIP retro adventure game with resource-management elements, developed for the Amiga 1200 AGA. After your grandfather's death, you inherit an old house and a small piece of forest - along with his unpaid debt. To keep the property, you must work hard: cut down and replant trees, process wood, complete orders and develop your small lumber business before time runs out. You can get the game in its current state as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.

29.08.2026 - C64 game 'Uchotos' 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.

29.08.2026 - Amiga 3000 "Flicker Fixer" repair strategies - video by 'Adrian's Digital Basement'
The last thing keeping Adrian from assembling his Amiga 3000 is the broken Flicker Fixer circuitry. It was damaged by a leaking NiCD battery, so it's time to finally address this issue and get this machine working as well as it did when it left the factory.

29.08.2026 - I built the *ultimate* Ultimate 64 (and found 10 amazing ways to use it)! - video by 'retrobits'
Making the U64 and BlingBoard fit in the Plexilaser case & demonstrating 10 interesting things you can do with your Ultimate machine!

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 - WIP Amiga game 'Sparkpaw: The Stormstone Quest' - V0.6.0 Alpha for download
'Sparkpaw: The Stormstone Quest' is an original side-scrolling action platformer for the Commodore Amiga 1200. Play as Sparkpaw, an amber-orange feline adventurer and young inventor armed with a teal energy gauntlet, and cross ancient stone-and-machine ruins to recover the scattered Cores of the Stormstone. This public alpha contains the complete first-world route: twelve scrolling screens of platforms, water hazards, ruined machinery, collectibles and clockwork enemies, followed by the Stormkeeper's Waystation and the first Stormstone Core.

28.08.2026 - VIC-20 game 'Space Panic DX' released
'Space Panic DX' is a faithful VIC-20 conversion of Universal’s classic 1980 arcade game, widely regarded as one of the earliest platform games. Navigate the platforms and ladders while avoiding pursuing enemies. Dig holes to trap them, then fill the holes to defeat them. Plan your route carefully, work quickly, and clear each stage before time runs out!

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 - Amiga game 'Arrows' released - free for download
'Arrows' is a cozy arrow puzzle game for the Commodore Amiga about finding the right order. Every arrow can only leave the board in the direction of its arrowhead. Take your time, follow the paths and discover which arrow is ready to move next. The first of 50 levels offer a gentle introduction, while later boards gradually become more interwoven and invite you to look a little closer. There is no time limit, so you can solve every puzzle at your own pace. Sit back, enjoy the chiptunes and clear the board one arrow at a time.

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.