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31.10.2026 - Plus/4 emulator YAPE 1.4.1 released
This release is a big one, with a strong focus on picture and audio. On the video side YAPE can now output a composite signal (plus a simulated RF antenna one) with a handful of new CRT options, and TED's video equalization pulses are emulated as well. The TED rendering itself has also been refined, including the floating bus and the NTSC palette in mixed mode. Under the hood, the CPU core was reworked to produce exact bus fetch cycles under all circumstances; there is a brand new WASAPI sound driver and the serial port (ACIA 6551) emulation has grown up considerably.

31.10.2026 - C64 game 'Van Helsing' released
'Van Helsing' is GriffonSoft’s most ambitious C64 title to date. Players embark on a dark adventure to rescue Lucy from Dracula's domain, confronting treacherous foes across eight expansive, beautifully designed, scrolling levels. Guided only by a trail of blood, Van Helsing leaps into the fray, determined to rescue the girl and destroy the vampire. You can get the game as digital download for little money to support the developer, but it s also available as beautifully presented physical editions exclusively from the official Psytronik Software Online Store.

31.10.2026 - 'Roc'n Rope' for C64 released
'Roc'n Rope' brings Konami's 1983 arcade climb to the C64. Shoot a harpoon across a gap, grab the rope it leaves behind and scramble toward the phoenix. Cavemen, dinosaurs, birds and falling rocks have other plans. Built with a 1986 mindset: tight memory, fast sprite work, colourful bitmap stages and a soundtrack made for the C64. The route changes as the rounds turn over, so reaching the top once is only the beginning. You can get it as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.

31.10.2026 - C64 game 'Big Ball Back Breaker' released - free for download
Big Ball Back Breaker is a fun run, jump and collect 'em up for the C64 and its reboot versions of this fabulous machine. Big Ball Back Breaker consists of the following features: Cartoon style loading bitmap illustrated by Alf Yngve, front end presentation, Hi Score table, 16 levels of ball dodging mayhem, a variety of collect 'em ups, including power ups and devious nasty surprises, uptempo thumping soundtracks and custom made sound effects.

31.10.2026 - C64 game 'Lost Souls' released
'Lost Souls' is an arcade action game for C64. Gather torches from the lower grounds, brave the haunted path and light all 25 gravestones before midnight falls. Avoid the creatures of the dark. They will not kill you, but they will send you back! Only with all lanters burning will the soul awaken... You can get the game as digital download for very little money to support the developer.

31.10.2026 - 'The Legend of Zelda' for C64 released - free for download
Shigeru Miyamoto's masterpiece is now available for the C64 (+ Easyflash)! Brought to you on the 40th anniversary of 'The Legend of Zelda', the 1986 action-adventure game developed and published by Nintendo for the Family Computer Disk System. It is the first game in the Legend of Zelda series, set in the fantasy land of Hyrule. It centers on an elf-like boy named Link, who aims to collect the eight fragments of the Triforce of Wisdom to rescue Princess Zelda from Ganon. The player controls Link from a top-down perspective and navigates the overworld and dungeons, collecting weapons, defeating enemies and uncovering secrets. If you want to get the developer's insight of the NES to C64 porting process, read here.

31.10.2026 - Horror Month : Van Helsing (Commodore 64/Griffonsoft/2026) + Developer Interviews - video by 'BastichB 64K'
A dive into the Action/Horror/Scrolling gameplay of "Van Helsing" a new Commodore 64 release from Griffonsoft and published by Psytronik Software in October 2026.

30.10.2026 - Protovision Shop: ARM2SID is back in stock!
The arguably most powerful SID replacement on the market has returned: ARM2SID lets you run dual or triple SIDs, emulate the SFX Sound Expander with OPL FM synthesis, or combine SID and SFX simultaneously for up to 12 music channels. Configuration and firmware updates are handled directly on the C64 – no external tools needed. Protovision offers three variants: single socket with assembly kit, two sockets for existing double-SID boards, and a two-socket version tailored for the Ultimate64.

30.10.2026 - C64 game 'Sideraxis' released
'Sideraxis' is a turn-based sci-fi tactics for the C64 - 25 sectors. Nine decks. One rogue Station Core. A remote station orbiting the Moon has stopped responding. You arrive to find its security AI in control and the crew turned into armed sentries. Fight your way from the docking bays through medical wards, research labs, reactor decks and overgrown hydroponics. Search the side rooms for supplies, reach the Bridge and terminate the hostile signal. You can get the game as digital download for a fair price to support the developer.

30.10.2026 - 'C16 Boulder Dash' for C16 and Plus/4 released - free for download
This is a fan-developed version of Boulder Dash for the standard 16K C16 and the Plus/4. A RAM expansion is not needed for the C16 to play this game. This repo really contains 6 different versions of the game. They all run with the same 'game engine' but have different caves. Use the joystick to select the version from the first menu screen, then press fire to confirm.

30.10.2026 - Protovision Shop: GP Cars – New in the Shop: C64 Racing Game
GP Cars is a single-player racing game for the C64 inspired by the golden era of classic racers. What sets it apart: every level puts you behind the wheel of a different car against new CPU opponents with varied driving styles, so no two levels feel the same. With 5 worlds, 9 vehicle types, a damage system, and strictly limited nitro, skill is rewarded and recklessness punished. The box edition includes the game cartridge, an A5 manual with its own little storyline, and a small repair tool – the download edition is included.

30.10.2026 - New C64 Games from October 2026 - video by 'Retro Gaming Dino'
Presentation of new games for the Commodore 64 released in October 2026, with gameplay footage, lots of information about the games and download links in the video description.

30.10.2026 - Sabre Wulf : Remastered (Commodore 64) Review - video by 'BastichB 64K'
Review for this new 2026 released C64 game 'Sabre Wulf : Remastered' by Genesis Project.

29.10.2026 - C64 game 'Whitechapel' released
'Whitechapel' is a stealth game for the C64 set in London, 1888. Fog lies on Whitechapel like wet wool, and the gas lamps gutter. You play in the dark: you see only what a lamp falls on. Five nights, fifteen streets, from Whitechapel Road to the Ten Bells. Play alone, or race a friend through the same streets. You can get it as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.

29.10.2026 - New in the Protovision Shop: CCGMS Future Terminal Cartridge, Joystick Switcher by TEBL, Floppy Disks (New Old Stock)
There is new stuff available in the Protovision Shop: 1. CCGMS Future Cartridge is a widely used terminal program for the C64. It supports modern Wi-Fi modems and lets you connect to classic Bulletin Board Systems with ease. 2. The Joystick Switcher by TEBL is a handy port switcher with adjustable auto-fire for your C64. Easily toggle between joystick ports 1 and 2, make use of the second fire button on compatible controllers, and let the built-in auto-fire circuit save your thumbs during intense sessions. Also new in the Protovision Shop: high-quality floppy disks from old stock, many still in their original packaging or even factory-sealed. All disks are 48 TPI double density, making them ideal for 1541 drives, among others. Choose from brands like SONY, Polaroid, KAO, JVC, ESCOM, and RPS – plus a no-name pack for those who just need reliable blanks.