Commodore News

Freshly fished out of the net...

Here you will find all the latest Commodore news - mostly related to C64 - Amiga - C128 - Plus/4 - VIC-20 - PET. This ticker contains news about new game and hardware releases, latest video and podcast uploads, trivia and product information. All freshly fished from the web. RSS feed available!

News filter:
All C64 Amiga C128 Plus/4 VIC-20 PET

07.08.2023 - Commodore PET core ported to the 'Turbo Chameleon 64'
A port of the PET2001 core from MiSTer to the Turbo Chameleon 64 cartridge.was just released. Turbo Chameleon 64 is an extremely user-friendly multipurpose C64 cartridge that can be used without opening the computer. The PET2001 core is an experimental core, and while the developer will do his utmost to make sure it works for everyone and will try to help solve any problems that arise, you run this core entirely at your own risk.

07.08.2023 - 'Kung Fu Flash' Firmware v1.47 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 Update 1.47: - Drive emulation: Allow files on the SD card to be opened as SEQ.

06.08.2023 - WIP C64 game 'Grey' - weapons demo (engine demo 11)
Grey is an FPS for C64 in development. What's new: - improved resolution. - colored ceilings and floors. - animated muzzle flashes. - improved enemy behavior

05.08.2023 - New Keycaps for your Commodore - video from 'Jan Beta'
Jan puts the new CBMstuff replacement keycaps for Commodore computers on his Sixtyclone build.

05.08.2023 - C64 Round Up: August 2023 - We're Back with Exclusive Content - video from 'RetroGamerNation'
The August 2023 edition of the RGN Commodore 64 (C64) Round Up featuring the latest game releases, pixel art, demo and add-on items.

05.08.2023 - 'Hopman' also released for C64 - free for download
As suggested (see news below) there is now also a version for C64 of Inufuto's recently released jump'n'run game.

02.08.2023 - 'Hopman' for Plus/4 and C16 released - free for download
'Hopman' is a platform game by Japanese developer Inufuto, with a simple task: jump and run, avoid obstacles, collect the flags and reach the goal. As always, Inufuto offers several version for different computer systems, now including one for Plus/4 and C16 (32k). A C64 port might also happen the next days.

01.08.2023 - C64 game 'Sherlock Holmes and The Secret Weapon' released
This 'Sherlock Holmes' game for C64 is a visual novel based on 'AND THE SECRET WEAPON' storyline! You can get it as digital download for a bargain.

01.08.2023 - C64 game 'Lunar City' released - free for download
'Lunar City' by The New Dimension is a fun and challenging space shooting gallery type of game written for the Zzap! 64 Micro Action Covermount. The game was inspired by Atlantis for the ATARI, but Lunar City is slightly different, as you will probably see when you play the game. Lunar City consists of the following: - Nicely presented loading bitmap with loading music. - Front end presentation with Drum 'n Bass style music. - End scene presentation. - Hi score table with saver (if playing in disk mode). - 16 action-packed levels with an increasing level of difficulty. - Arcade style sound effects 4 different landscapes 8 different aliens (where newer aliens will appear after completing every fourth level).

01.08.2023 - Installing a PiStorm32 Lite in your Amiga 1200... - video from 'The Retro Shack'
PiStorm32 - the Raspberry Pi based accelerator card for the Amiga 1200 promises to be plug and play - but is it?

01.08.2023 - 'Airwolf Enhanced' for Plus/4 and C16 released - free for download
Airwolf is a skill game where you have to navigate the well known TV series helicopter through a maze. It was originally made by Richard Ikin for Elite Systems in 1985. Now there is an enhanced version available, that features: - 16 new screens, taking the total to 25. - 5 more scientists to rescue (now 8 in total). - Improved controls. - Improved chars and animation, based on C64 release. - New scoring system. - Respawn death bug removed. - Infinite score bug removed. - Cheat modes built in. - NTSC fixed. - All still crammed into 16K!

31.07.2023 - Amiga CD32 game 'King Arthur: Rise of the Round Table' - demo for download
'King Arthur: Rise of the Round Table' is an action RPG inspired by Moonstone but still very much in the middle of development. It features the use of a 4 button CD32 controller (but also playable using the keyboard for emulation) and 50FPS gory action in glorious AGA. It was released as demo on the AmiGameJam 2022. AI is till being worked on, as are all aspects of the gameplay. There are several major known bugs and graphics are unfinished. Plus it's completely unoptimized (requires an 030 and fast RAM, though the final game should run at 50FPS on a stock CD32). Still you can download and test it for free.

31.07.2023 - Amiga game 'Roguecraft' - demo for download
Roguecraft, which is s currently under development.for Amiga, is a modern turn-based roguelike focused on simplicity and fun. It is a dungeon crawler where each play-through is a unique experience. As you progress in the game you will combat meaner monsters and tougher challenges. Features:- Procedural generated levels. - Unique experience for each play-through. - Quick sessions - most games last 30-40 minutes to completion. - Glorious pixelated graphics. - Lovely music by Sami Louko

31.07.2023 - WIP C64 game 'Rocky & Co' - Video 7 uploaded
More work in progress footage of the coming Icon64 title 'Rocky and Co' for C64.There is now a full cart built, just a few things left to tweak then the game can go to testing.

31.07.2023 - New Dig Dug Revival for the Commodore 64 Review - video from '10 Minute Amiga Retro Cast'
This week on The ChickenHead Chronicles Doug is reviewing the new Dig Dug Revival game for the Commodore 64 from LC Games. How does it stack up to the original? Stop by and find out!