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22.11.2021 - Powering a C64 with a USB Power Bank - new video from 'Jan Beta'
Jan tried to power a Commodore 64 with a USB power bank and here's what happened. (May contain traces of VIC-20, too.)
Jan tried to power a Commodore 64 with a USB power bank and here's what happened. (May contain traces of VIC-20, too.)
22.11.2021 - 'Rock Star Ate My Hamster Millennium' for C64 and Plus/4 released
'Rock Star Ate My Hamster Millennium' is a crack of the same game, with 50 brand new stars at pinnacle of success in the period 2000-2020 to play with (4 of them are courtesy of Chris Graham, as the original graphician of the game), and it has been released both on Commodore 64 and Commodore Plus/4 with no commercial intents as a passionate fanwork, consequently to the fact that previous cracks and homebrew conversions have been tolerated to date.
'Rock Star Ate My Hamster Millennium' is a crack of the same game, with 50 brand new stars at pinnacle of success in the period 2000-2020 to play with (4 of them are courtesy of Chris Graham, as the original graphician of the game), and it has been released both on Commodore 64 and Commodore Plus/4 with no commercial intents as a passionate fanwork, consequently to the fact that previous cracks and homebrew conversions have been tolerated to date.
21.11.2021 - New firmware release (211121) 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 firmware 211121:- Use hardware-controlled NPCS lines for SPI. - Add mass-storage device support (MiST as USB drive - need mass_storage=1 in mist.ini). - Add Xbox360 controller support (digital parts only, tested with a Retroflag classic USB gamepad)
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 firmware 211121:- Use hardware-controlled NPCS lines for SPI. - Add mass-storage device support (MiST as USB drive - need mass_storage=1 in mist.ini). - Add Xbox360 controller support (digital parts only, tested with a Retroflag classic USB gamepad)
21.11.2021 - Amiga 500 Adventures: Planning our Repair - Episode 113 - new video from '10 Minute Amiga Retro Cast (10MARC)'
This week on 10 Minute Amiga Retro Cast Doug is starting a new Mini Series about the Amiga 500, along the same lines as his A2000 Adventures series from a few months back. This machine has some reliability issues, so we are going to get busy getting her all fixed up. In Episode 1 we are introduced to the machine, and to the A500 in general for newbies and make a road map of the repair process.
This week on 10 Minute Amiga Retro Cast Doug is starting a new Mini Series about the Amiga 500, along the same lines as his A2000 Adventures series from a few months back. This machine has some reliability issues, so we are going to get busy getting her all fixed up. In Episode 1 we are introduced to the machine, and to the A500 in general for newbies and make a road map of the repair process.
19.11.2021 - 'FREEZE64 - Issue 50' - Celebratory issue out now
FREEZE64 magazine has hit the BIG 5-0 and so they feel it’s time to celebrate with you all. There is a whole host of FREEZE64 subscribers, readers and past interviewees looking back at the past 49 issues and sharing their thoughts, love and comments for this famous Commodore 64 ‘zine. Content (excerpt): The making of Firefly with Tony Pomfret, Monstro Giganto mini review. new and exclusive pokes for Soulless 2 - The Armour of Gods, secret squirrel is back with three new case files: Enforcer - Fullmetal Megablaster, Gauntlet 2 (the intro), and James Pond 2 - Robocod, and many more articles...
FREEZE64 magazine has hit the BIG 5-0 and so they feel it’s time to celebrate with you all. There is a whole host of FREEZE64 subscribers, readers and past interviewees looking back at the past 49 issues and sharing their thoughts, love and comments for this famous Commodore 64 ‘zine. Content (excerpt): The making of Firefly with Tony Pomfret, Monstro Giganto mini review. new and exclusive pokes for Soulless 2 - The Armour of Gods, secret squirrel is back with three new case files: Enforcer - Fullmetal Megablaster, Gauntlet 2 (the intro), and James Pond 2 - Robocod, and many more articles...
19.11.2021 - 'Rogue64' - a modern roguelike for the C64 ready for pre-order
Rogue64 is based on Rogue4k, a minimalistic Rogue-ish game in under 4000 bytes made for The C64 'Cassette 50' Charity Competition hosted by Bitmap Soft. Every play of the game is a unique experience, with our procedural generated levels. As you progress in the game you will meet tougher monsters and bigger challenges, but if you reach the end, there are wonderful rewards to be gathered!
Rogue64 is based on Rogue4k, a minimalistic Rogue-ish game in under 4000 bytes made for The C64 'Cassette 50' Charity Competition hosted by Bitmap Soft. Every play of the game is a unique experience, with our procedural generated levels. As you progress in the game you will meet tougher monsters and bigger challenges, but if you reach the end, there are wonderful rewards to be gathered!
19.11.2021 - Protovision Shop: PLAnkton TED/+4 In Stock Now
Do you have a faulty PLA chip in your Commodore 16 or Plus/4 machine? Then you need the PLAnkton, a highly compatible PLA drop-in replacement chip. The Protovision Shop currently stocks versions compatible for both the Plus/4 and the C16 models.
Do you have a faulty PLA chip in your Commodore 16 or Plus/4 machine? Then you need the PLAnkton, a highly compatible PLA drop-in replacement chip. The Protovision Shop currently stocks versions compatible for both the Plus/4 and the C16 models.
18.11.2021 - 'Cosmic Combat DX' for C64 announced
Cosmic Combat Deluxe is a fun arcade blaster for one or two players, that will be free download and web player blasting its way on 3rd December 2021. This game was originally created and designed using the Shoot Em Up Construction Kit and has been majorly transformed into the SEUCK Redux engine. Features: - Brand new front end presentation. - Uptempo 90s style music. - Hi score table. - No SEUCK slowdown syndrome. - 1 or 2 player action. - Original Cosmic Combat also included with a new title screen made by using the SEUCK Title Maker.
Cosmic Combat Deluxe is a fun arcade blaster for one or two players, that will be free download and web player blasting its way on 3rd December 2021. This game was originally created and designed using the Shoot Em Up Construction Kit and has been majorly transformed into the SEUCK Redux engine. Features: - Brand new front end presentation. - Uptempo 90s style music. - Hi score table. - No SEUCK slowdown syndrome. - 1 or 2 player action. - Original Cosmic Combat also included with a new title screen made by using the SEUCK Title Maker.
18.11.2021 - 'Amiga 2000 EATX PCB' revision 2.1 released
The purpose of this project is to develop an open source Amiga 2000 PCB in the EATX form factor, an ATX variant that allows slightly deeper PCBs. There are one-to-one board replacement projects for the Amiga 2000, but none to change the layout to meet current form factor standards. In addition, the Amiga 2000 made use of connectors and custom parts that are no longer commercially manufactured. This often requires parts to be pulled from existing machines. As such, this project will make use of only actively supported components when possible. New in Rev. 2.1: - Changed footprint of U9000 to offer more part options. - Added U207 to buffer VSYNC and HSYNC signals. - Relocated Zorro termination components. - Added additional component values to silk screen. - Moved many traces to the external layers
The purpose of this project is to develop an open source Amiga 2000 PCB in the EATX form factor, an ATX variant that allows slightly deeper PCBs. There are one-to-one board replacement projects for the Amiga 2000, but none to change the layout to meet current form factor standards. In addition, the Amiga 2000 made use of connectors and custom parts that are no longer commercially manufactured. This often requires parts to be pulled from existing machines. As such, this project will make use of only actively supported components when possible. New in Rev. 2.1: - Changed footprint of U9000 to offer more part options. - Added U207 to buffer VSYNC and HSYNC signals. - Relocated Zorro termination components. - Added additional component values to silk screen. - Moved many traces to the external layers
17.11.2021 - More footage on Amiga WIP port of 'Wonderboy'
Full playthrough of rounds 1 and 2. This was made using Erik Hogan's outstanding Scorpion engine for the Amiga computer, currently AGA only for smooth frame rates. Will run on A500 (with some extra memory) but further optimisation is required for zero slowdown. Area 1 Rounds 1-4 are more or less complete, still some polish and rough edges to fine tune.
Full playthrough of rounds 1 and 2. This was made using Erik Hogan's outstanding Scorpion engine for the Amiga computer, currently AGA only for smooth frame rates. Will run on A500 (with some extra memory) but further optimisation is required for zero slowdown. Area 1 Rounds 1-4 are more or less complete, still some polish and rough edges to fine tune.
17.11.2021 - 'Rick Dangerous' enhanced version for A1200 and CD32 announced
As a trailer announced, there will be an enhanced version of Rick Dangerous for Amiga 1200 or CD32. Made with Scorpion engine by the Z-Team and targeted to be released on AmigaGameJam. The video shows footage of the work in progress.
As a trailer announced, there will be an enhanced version of Rick Dangerous for Amiga 1200 or CD32. Made with Scorpion engine by the Z-Team and targeted to be released on AmigaGameJam. The video shows footage of the work in progress.
15.11.2021 - 'Turbo Santa' - new WIP Amiga game
Santa slept in! Can you deliver the presents in time and save Christmas?
'Turbo Santa' is a frantic arcade action game for the Classic Amiga platform, procalimed coming December 2021. Gather presents and toss them to the wandering dreamers, but watch out for the GRONCH dashing around stealing presents! Take too long or miss too many throws and Christmas will be ruined
Santa slept in! Can you deliver the presents in time and save Christmas?
'Turbo Santa' is a frantic arcade action game for the Classic Amiga platform, procalimed coming December 2021. Gather presents and toss them to the wandering dreamers, but watch out for the GRONCH dashing around stealing presents! Take too long or miss too many throws and Christmas will be ruined
14.11.2021 - New C64 game 'PAC-WOR' released
'PAC-WOR' is crossover of 'Pac-Man' and 'Wizard of Wor', trying to combine the strengths of the two classics. Or in other word: A two player Pac-Man game in the Wizard of Wor universe. Collect all pills in the dungeons and avoid the monsters. After you eaten the POWOR PILL you can eat the monsters for extra points for a little time. But be aware, they will revive soon. You can play the game, even competing against each other, even helping each other, fighting together against monsters.
'PAC-WOR' is crossover of 'Pac-Man' and 'Wizard of Wor', trying to combine the strengths of the two classics. Or in other word: A two player Pac-Man game in the Wizard of Wor universe. Collect all pills in the dungeons and avoid the monsters. After you eaten the POWOR PILL you can eat the monsters for extra points for a little time. But be aware, they will revive soon. You can play the game, even competing against each other, even helping each other, fighting together against monsters.
13.11.2021 - 'Get The Diamonds' - new game for VIC-20 released as free download
Guide Diamond Dylan through each cave, collecting enough diamonds so he can finally retire and afford to buy a nice cottage in the country, away from the traffic. Get The Diamonds is a 1 player game for your 3kb expanded VIC20, featuring colourful graphics, in game sound and 8 fiendish levels. Get The Diamonds will work on both PAL and NTSC VIC20s.
Guide Diamond Dylan through each cave, collecting enough diamonds so he can finally retire and afford to buy a nice cottage in the country, away from the traffic. Get The Diamonds is a 1 player game for your 3kb expanded VIC20, featuring colourful graphics, in game sound and 8 fiendish levels. Get The Diamonds will work on both PAL and NTSC VIC20s.
12.11.2021 - Commodore DAC-612 from 1969: Inside and Out - new Video from '8-Bit Show And Tell'
We take a look at a mostly-but-not-completely functional Commodore DAC-612 desktop calculator based upon the Casio 122 made in Japan around 1969. It uses Elfin display tubes and many components from a family of parts from NEC and Hitachi.
We take a look at a mostly-but-not-completely functional Commodore DAC-612 desktop calculator based upon the Casio 122 made in Japan around 1969. It uses Elfin display tubes and many components from a family of parts from NEC and Hitachi.
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