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21.12.2021 - THEC64 firmware update v1.6.1 available
There is a new firmware upgrad for THEC64, THEC64 Mini and THEVIC20 providing new features and correct issues: - Adds Commodore 1351 mouse support to the C64. - Adds support for up to four joysticks. - Adds support for THEMOUSE. - Adds support for THEGAMEPAD. - Adds a new game Space Lords, a multi-player game that utilises the new mouse and multi-joystick support
There is a new firmware upgrad for THEC64, THEC64 Mini and THEVIC20 providing new features and correct issues: - Adds Commodore 1351 mouse support to the C64. - Adds support for up to four joysticks. - Adds support for THEMOUSE. - Adds support for THEGAMEPAD. - Adds a new game Space Lords, a multi-player game that utilises the new mouse and multi-joystick support
20.12.2021 - New C64 Core (211220) for MIST Board available
The MIST board was designed to implement classic 16 bit computers like the Amiga and Atari ST(E) as System-on-a-Chip using modern hardware. But it equally well supports 8 bit systems like the Atari XL, ZX81, ZX Spectrum, C64, Atari VCS, Atari 5200, Colecovision, Apple II, Sega Master System, NES, Odyssey2 and more. New in C64 Core 211220: - CIA Timer fixes, - VIC-II: latch xscroll one pixel later (Happy 2021 demo), - Keyboard numpad symbol support, - REU up to 16 MB with original timings and bus arbitration
The MIST board was designed to implement classic 16 bit computers like the Amiga and Atari ST(E) as System-on-a-Chip using modern hardware. But it equally well supports 8 bit systems like the Atari XL, ZX81, ZX Spectrum, C64, Atari VCS, Atari 5200, Colecovision, Apple II, Sega Master System, NES, Odyssey2 and more. New in C64 Core 211220: - CIA Timer fixes, - VIC-II: latch xscroll one pixel later (Happy 2021 demo), - Keyboard numpad symbol support, - REU up to 16 MB with original timings and bus arbitration
20.12.2021 - Monthly Commodore Computer Show - Dec 2021 - Keeping Up With Commodore :) - Video from 'Bread Box Commodore Computer Museum'
This is a rough cut of a potential monthly program bringing all things Commodore together in different segments: Commodore News / Commodore Computer Museum Update / New C64 game / New Hardware / Spotlight Mini Doco / Recap / Recommended Other Youtube Channels to watch etc...
This is a rough cut of a potential monthly program bringing all things Commodore together in different segments: Commodore News / Commodore Computer Museum Update / New C64 game / New Hardware / Spotlight Mini Doco / Recap / Recommended Other Youtube Channels to watch etc...
20.12.2021 - C64 game 'Polar Bear in Space!' released
Psytronik Software in association with RGCD are delighted to present an absolutely stunning debut release for the C64 from Unrolled Loop Studios LLC - 'Polar Bear in Space!' Take control of an extremely cute Polar Bear in his quest to run, jump and zap through various alien-infested levels whilst collecting krystals. The game will be available to buy as a COLLECTOR'S EDITION in a stunning full colour printed glossy box that contains the C64 game on 5.25" floppy disk with fantastic artwork by Trevor Storey. A Premium+ disk edition and Budget disk version of the game will also be available along with tape versions of the game.
Psytronik Software in association with RGCD are delighted to present an absolutely stunning debut release for the C64 from Unrolled Loop Studios LLC - 'Polar Bear in Space!' Take control of an extremely cute Polar Bear in his quest to run, jump and zap through various alien-infested levels whilst collecting krystals. The game will be available to buy as a COLLECTOR'S EDITION in a stunning full colour printed glossy box that contains the C64 game on 5.25" floppy disk with fantastic artwork by Trevor Storey. A Premium+ disk edition and Budget disk version of the game will also be available along with tape versions of the game.
20.12.2021 - The PiMiga Review - Amiga Emulator for the Raspberry Pi - Episode 116 - new video from '10 Minute Amiga Retro Cast (10MARC)'
This week on 10 Minute Amiga Retro Cast Doug is reviewing the awesome PiMiga software designed for the Raspberry Pi 4 and Pi400 computer. Chris Edwards has done a great job putting the package together. Join me as Doug covers the software, hardware and the cool stuff the PiMiga can do!
This week on 10 Minute Amiga Retro Cast Doug is reviewing the awesome PiMiga software designed for the Raspberry Pi 4 and Pi400 computer. Chris Edwards has done a great job putting the package together. Join me as Doug covers the software, hardware and the cool stuff the PiMiga can do!
19.12.2021 - 'Kung Fu Flash' Firmware v1.32 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: - Optimized code to make it all fit in flash. In this version, all functionality works without requiring the firmware file to be on the SD card
'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: - Optimized code to make it all fit in flash. In this version, all functionality works without requiring the firmware file to be on the SD card
19.12.2021 - 'Devil's Temple' - a spin off of Kung Fu Master for Amiga gets a free playable demo
Well, the the new version of Kung Fu Remaster has now evolved into a spin off game., the official name of the game is... Devil's Temple - Son of the Kung-Fu Master. The developers are adding an extra 5 levels to the game along with combining some of the features of Vigilante such as player weapon pick ups and additional weapons. The game is still on target for early 2022 (likely mid February) and will be for OCS Amigas.
Well, the the new version of Kung Fu Remaster has now evolved into a spin off game., the official name of the game is... Devil's Temple - Son of the Kung-Fu Master. The developers are adding an extra 5 levels to the game along with combining some of the features of Vigilante such as player weapon pick ups and additional weapons. The game is still on target for early 2022 (likely mid February) and will be for OCS Amigas.
19.12.2021 - Tetris clone for Amiga 'Crazy Columns' Version 1.05 released
Jochen Heffer's 'Crazy Columns' is a clone of the classic Sega-Genesis game Columns for one or two players, which can be played with joystick or keyboard. V1.05 is now available in German or English as free download. The "Bad Buddy" game mode has been revised. From now on you get one point per won round. Whoever has 9 points first, wins the game.
Jochen Heffer's 'Crazy Columns' is a clone of the classic Sega-Genesis game Columns for one or two players, which can be played with joystick or keyboard. V1.05 is now available in German or English as free download. The "Bad Buddy" game mode has been revised. From now on you get one point per won round. Whoever has 9 points first, wins the game.
19.12.2021 - 'Sonic the Hedgehog' for C64 - First, long & deep look!
No this is not a dream, it’s real, and it’s here. Sonic The Hedgehog now runs and jumps on your C64! In this video 'Retroluzzer' shows you how to play the game up to the last fight against Dr. Robotnik, but he fails to win this last battle, so he doesn’t spoil it all - and even if he did: there is a second, cooler end sequence if you manage to collect all six chaos emeralds hidden in the game.
No this is not a dream, it’s real, and it’s here. Sonic The Hedgehog now runs and jumps on your C64! In this video 'Retroluzzer' shows you how to play the game up to the last fight against Dr. Robotnik, but he fails to win this last battle, so he doesn’t spoil it all - and even if he did: there is a second, cooler end sequence if you manage to collect all six chaos emeralds hidden in the game.
19.12.2021 - 'Sonic the Hedgehog' for C64 released and free for download
This is a direct port of "Sonic the Hedgehog" for the SEGA Master System. It has been reverse engineered and manually converted from Z80 to 6502 assembly. It requires a REU of at least 256 KB to run. If 512 KB or more is available, the game can be optionally loaded into the REU completely, to avoid further disk access. The game will use CPU acceleration if available. C128 2MHz mode, SuperCPU 64, Ultimate 64 and Turbo Chameleon have been tested. This is especially recommended on NTSC hardware, which is normally too slow to run without dropping frames. Changes between the Master System and the C64 version include: - No auto-scrolling in Bridge Act 2, - Allow down-scrolling in Jungle Act 2
This is a direct port of "Sonic the Hedgehog" for the SEGA Master System. It has been reverse engineered and manually converted from Z80 to 6502 assembly. It requires a REU of at least 256 KB to run. If 512 KB or more is available, the game can be optionally loaded into the REU completely, to avoid further disk access. The game will use CPU acceleration if available. C128 2MHz mode, SuperCPU 64, Ultimate 64 and Turbo Chameleon have been tested. This is especially recommended on NTSC hardware, which is normally too slow to run without dropping frames. Changes between the Master System and the C64 version include: - No auto-scrolling in Bridge Act 2, - Allow down-scrolling in Jungle Act 2
19.12.2021 - Amiga Future magazine - Issue 154 available for pre-order
The Amiga Future is available as either a single issue or by subscription, either with or without a cover CD in german or english language. Content for #154: - Interviews: Thomas Römer. - Show Reports: Amiga Meeting 2021.
- Previews: No More Toxic Man. Reviews: Furtum Sacrum Adventure, Ms Pacman, The Shadows of Sergoth, Brettspiel vs Amiga - The Adventures of Robin Hood, Ad Cosmos Ex Terra, OilWorker, PCMCIA-CF-Adapter, Aminet News, Pixy, Matze 68030-TK2, A3660, Terrible Fire 1230, RGB-to-HDMI (RGB2HDMI), SDBox. - Special: Trevors Soapbox, A note from the editor, Museo Arcade Vintage Ibi. - Workshops: DeepL. - Others: Editorial, Contents, News, Imprint, Readers CD content.
The Amiga Future is available as either a single issue or by subscription, either with or without a cover CD in german or english language. Content for #154: - Interviews: Thomas Römer. - Show Reports: Amiga Meeting 2021.
- Previews: No More Toxic Man. Reviews: Furtum Sacrum Adventure, Ms Pacman, The Shadows of Sergoth, Brettspiel vs Amiga - The Adventures of Robin Hood, Ad Cosmos Ex Terra, OilWorker, PCMCIA-CF-Adapter, Aminet News, Pixy, Matze 68030-TK2, A3660, Terrible Fire 1230, RGB-to-HDMI (RGB2HDMI), SDBox. - Special: Trevors Soapbox, A note from the editor, Museo Arcade Vintage Ibi. - Workshops: DeepL. - Others: Editorial, Contents, News, Imprint, Readers CD content.
18.12.2021 - New C64 game 'Pillars' released
Pillars is based on the classic arcade game ‘Columns’ that was ported to most of the 16-bit home systems - indeed many people would have had it bundled with their Megadrive. However it seemingly never reached the C64 in the shape of either an official conversion or clone. Until now! You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price).
Pillars is based on the classic arcade game ‘Columns’ that was ported to most of the 16-bit home systems - indeed many people would have had it bundled with their Megadrive. However it seemingly never reached the C64 in the shape of either an official conversion or clone. Until now! You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price).
18.12.2021 - Scene World Podcast Episode #130 - The A500 Mini with Darren Melbourne and Chris Smith
Darren Melbourne returns to the podcast - 5 years after, this time with Retro Games' CTO Chris Smith, they are talking about the upcoming A500 Mini. In this episode, they talk about the rocky way of getting this onto the road and what it means for the Amiga scene and the Amiga competitive gaming scene, as well.
Darren Melbourne returns to the podcast - 5 years after, this time with Retro Games' CTO Chris Smith, they are talking about the upcoming A500 Mini. In this episode, they talk about the rocky way of getting this onto the road and what it means for the Amiga scene and the Amiga competitive gaming scene, as well.
18.12.2021 - Video shows 'MEGA-GEN 64' - Genesis & Mega Drive Gamepad to Commodore C64 & C128 adapter.
MEGA-GEN 64: The Sega Genesis & Mega Drive control pad to Commodore C64 & C128 joystick port adapter. This video describes some of the unofficial features built into the MEGA-GEN 64.
MEGA-GEN 64: The Sega Genesis & Mega Drive control pad to Commodore C64 & C128 joystick port adapter. This video describes some of the unofficial features built into the MEGA-GEN 64.
17.12.2021 - C64 Round Up: December 2021 - C64 Gamers' Choice Award 2021 - new video from 'RetroGamerNation'
The December 2021 edition of the RGN Commodore 64 (C64) Round Up featuring the latest game releases, pixel art, demo and add-on items. Feature: RGN C64 Gamers' Choice Award 2021
The December 2021 edition of the RGN Commodore 64 (C64) Round Up featuring the latest game releases, pixel art, demo and add-on items. Feature: RGN C64 Gamers' Choice Award 2021
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