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10.01.2022 - Protovision Shop: Lots of great items restocked!
What better way to start the new year but to grab yourself a whole lot of goodies for your C64 machine: Protovision has restocked a number of items in the Shop including: SuperKernal, cynthCART64, Mini X-Pander+ , TFC3+, LumaFix 128, MIDI-cables and the IEEE-488 interface.
What better way to start the new year but to grab yourself a whole lot of goodies for your C64 machine: Protovision has restocked a number of items in the Shop including: SuperKernal, cynthCART64, Mini X-Pander+ , TFC3+, LumaFix 128, MIDI-cables and the IEEE-488 interface.
10.01.2022 - Amiga game 'Astro Blox Revisited' free for download
Astro Blox Revisited is a Sokoban clone game with some extra features and contains 34 levels. It had already been released in 2020 at the Polish retro event Decrunch 2020 as a demo version. Later it was commercially distributed as a boxed edition followed. Now you can get the full version as free download.
Astro Blox Revisited is a Sokoban clone game with some extra features and contains 34 levels. It had already been released in 2020 at the Polish retro event Decrunch 2020 as a demo version. Later it was commercially distributed as a boxed edition followed. Now you can get the full version as free download.
10.01.2022 - Amiga game 'Amidar' released
This remake of Amidar, the 1982 arcade game, is a 1:1 port for Amiga 500, 1MB memory. Features: - original visual & sounds. - faithful enemy behaviour & speed & increasing difficulty. - 50 frames per second (PAL) even on a 68000 A500. - all levels & bonus levels. - original intro. - joystick controlled (port 1) or keyboard controls (arrows + space). - can run directly from shell or from whdload (fast machines/complex configurations). You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price).
This remake of Amidar, the 1982 arcade game, is a 1:1 port for Amiga 500, 1MB memory. Features: - original visual & sounds. - faithful enemy behaviour & speed & increasing difficulty. - 50 frames per second (PAL) even on a 68000 A500. - all levels & bonus levels. - original intro. - joystick controlled (port 1) or keyboard controls (arrows + space). - can run directly from shell or from whdload (fast machines/complex configurations). You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price).
08.01.2022 - 'Kung Fu Flash' Firmware v1.34 released
'Kung Fu Flash' is a cartridge for the Commodore 64 by Kim Jorgensen that packs a punch. It can emulate different cartridge types, load PRG files and use D64 disk images. Just place your desired CRT, PRG or D64 files on a FAT formatted microSD card and use the built-in launcher to execute them. New in this update: - Fix broken mount D64 file option (since v1.33)
'Kung Fu Flash' is a cartridge for the Commodore 64 by Kim Jorgensen that packs a punch. It can emulate different cartridge types, load PRG files and use D64 disk images. Just place your desired CRT, PRG or D64 files on a FAT formatted microSD card and use the built-in launcher to execute them. New in this update: - Fix broken mount D64 file option (since v1.33)
08.01.2022 - C64 game 'Project - X9' released
'Project - X9' is a new Commodore 64 shoot 'em up game with design-animation made by Pinov Vox with the S.E.U.C.K. source code from Outlaw. It offers power-ups and music by Richard Bayliss.You can get the game as digital download for little money.
'Project - X9' is a new Commodore 64 shoot 'em up game with design-animation made by Pinov Vox with the S.E.U.C.K. source code from Outlaw. It offers power-ups and music by Richard Bayliss.You can get the game as digital download for little money.
07.01.2022 - C64 Round Up: January 2022 featuring Rogue 64, Sonic the Hedgehog, Scramble Infinity - new video from 'RetroGamerNation'
The January 2022 edition of the RGN Commodore 64 (C64) Round Up featuring the latest game releases, pixel art, demo and add-on items.
The January 2022 edition of the RGN Commodore 64 (C64) Round Up featuring the latest game releases, pixel art, demo and add-on items.
07.01.2022 - New in Protovision Shop: 'Space Collection Cartridge'
Protovision has in stock a limited number of the Space Collection cartridge. This exclusive cart contains enhanced versions of four space themed games - Babylon’s Ark, Flying Saucers, Space Firehawk and Space Planters. The cartridge itself is very beautifully designed. Order your copy now before they are sold out!
Protovision has in stock a limited number of the Space Collection cartridge. This exclusive cart contains enhanced versions of four space themed games - Babylon’s Ark, Flying Saucers, Space Firehawk and Space Planters. The cartridge itself is very beautifully designed. Order your copy now before they are sold out!
07.01.2022 - 'Scourge of the Underkind' - video shows first 13 minutes of the game
'Scourge of the Underkind' is going to be a 8-way scrolling action game with vast maps, hidden areas, lots of meanies and bosses to kill on your way to ridding the world of the Underkind and their evil minions. Gameplay will be a mixture of all our favourite games, from Gods to Chaos Engine and Alien Breed. And here we now have the first 13 minutes of the game, including the loading screen and intro!
'Scourge of the Underkind' is going to be a 8-way scrolling action game with vast maps, hidden areas, lots of meanies and bosses to kill on your way to ridding the world of the Underkind and their evil minions. Gameplay will be a mixture of all our favourite games, from Gods to Chaos Engine and Alien Breed. And here we now have the first 13 minutes of the game, including the loading screen and intro!
06.01.2022 - Amiga 600 RGB2HDMI Review - Episode 117 - new video from '10 Minute Amiga Retro Cast (10MARC)'
This week on 10MARC, Doug is covering the really awesome new RGB2HDMI interface for the Amiga 600 created by Joachim Firnhaber. This great little interface lets your Amiga 600 join in on the Raspberry Pi Zero fun and get a rock solid, non interlaced HDMI display!
This week on 10MARC, Doug is covering the really awesome new RGB2HDMI interface for the Amiga 600 created by Joachim Firnhaber. This great little interface lets your Amiga 600 join in on the Raspberry Pi Zero fun and get a rock solid, non interlaced HDMI display!
05.01.2022 - New C64 game 'Missile Evade' released and free for download
'Missile Evade' for Commodore 64 is a one-to-one combat game for 1 or 2 players. The basic concept is that you're flying a spaceship, and 1 or 2 missiles launch and try to bring you down. You can select the thrust force of the missiles, as well as how much fuel (time) they have before they fall out of the sky. In 2 player mode, player 2 controls the missile. You can get it as digital download (currently only NTSC) for free.
'Missile Evade' for Commodore 64 is a one-to-one combat game for 1 or 2 players. The basic concept is that you're flying a spaceship, and 1 or 2 missiles launch and try to bring you down. You can select the thrust force of the missiles, as well as how much fuel (time) they have before they fall out of the sky. In 2 player mode, player 2 controls the missile. You can get it as digital download (currently only NTSC) for free.
05.01.2022 - 'Kung Fu Flash' Firmware v1.33 released
'Kung Fu Flash' is a cartridge for the Commodore 64 by Kim Jorgensen that packs a punch. It can emulate different cartridge types, load PRG files and use D64 disk images. Just place your desired CRT, PRG or D64 files on a FAT formatted microSD card and use the built-in launcher to execute them. New in this update: - Improve disk drive emulation to support Sidplay64. - Support basic SD2IEC commands
'Kung Fu Flash' is a cartridge for the Commodore 64 by Kim Jorgensen that packs a punch. It can emulate different cartridge types, load PRG files and use D64 disk images. Just place your desired CRT, PRG or D64 files on a FAT formatted microSD card and use the built-in launcher to execute them. New in this update: - Improve disk drive emulation to support Sidplay64. - Support basic SD2IEC commands
05.01.2022 - Plexilaser Retro Computer Case Unboxing for the Ultimate 64 - video from 'GRay Defender'
In this video 'GRay Defender' unboxes the Plexilaser retro computer acrylic housing for the Ultimate 64.
In this video 'GRay Defender' unboxes the Plexilaser retro computer acrylic housing for the Ultimate 64.
04.01.2022 - Update V1.01 of C64 game 'Apeshit' released
'Apeshit', a fast onebutton reaction game for the Commodore 64 by Megastyle, is a one button game where you jump from tree to tree while you try to avoid the scary insects. On the left tree Ape slides down the trunk, and on the right side ape climb up. Try to pick up bananas to gain extra points, but watch it so you don't jump into a branch while trying to pick it up. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price). v1.01 includes: - Fixed: When getting more than 100 points - score/highscore was corrupted. Score is now using the BSD system. - Fixed: Removed border increase color (inc $d020)
'Apeshit', a fast onebutton reaction game for the Commodore 64 by Megastyle, is a one button game where you jump from tree to tree while you try to avoid the scary insects. On the left tree Ape slides down the trunk, and on the right side ape climb up. Try to pick up bananas to gain extra points, but watch it so you don't jump into a branch while trying to pick it up. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price). v1.01 includes: - Fixed: When getting more than 100 points - score/highscore was corrupted. Score is now using the BSD system. - Fixed: Removed border increase color (inc $d020)
03.01.2022 - RAM Scan 64 - Early 1980s Glitch Art Code? - new video from '8-Bit Show And Tell'
We take a look at the short "Ram Scan 64" program from the first issue of Transactor Robin ever bought, way back in 1984 and of which he doesn't think to have seen it in action since he was 11 or 12.
We take a look at the short "Ram Scan 64" program from the first issue of Transactor Robin ever bought, way back in 1984 and of which he doesn't think to have seen it in action since he was 11 or 12.
03.01.2022 - Ultimate64 Elite unbox and test - video from 'GRay Defender'
In this video 'GRay Defender' finally unboxes his Ultimate64 Elite and go on to test it out.
In this video 'GRay Defender' finally unboxes his Ultimate64 Elite and go on to test it out.
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