Author: Louie Dimovski

Retro gaming journalist promoting NEW C64 and Amiga releases. Contributes to RetroGamerNation YouTube channel, Vintage is the New Old blog site, Reset 64 Magazine, K&A Plus Magazine and various other publications. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/retrogamernation Website: http://retrogamernation.com Email: retrogamernation@gmail.com

Mancave (C64) heading for Psytronik Software release – ViTNO Previews Game

Psytronik Software is pleased to announce that they have secured the publishing rights to Megastyle’s next Commodore 64 release, Mancave. Mancave tells the tale of Richard, who comes home one evening to find that his two bratty kids have snuck into his mancave and turned the whole room inside out. During the course of their invasion the kids have uncovered…

RGCD Amiga Showcase – Tiger Claw & Power Glove

RGCD Publishing has extended its support for the new generation of games for vintage computer systems with its recent launch of Tiger Claw and Power Glove Reloaded for the Commodore Amiga. RGCD excitedly announced, late in 2018, that they once again have collaborated with developer Lazycow to release ports of Tiger Claw and Power Glove (originally for the Commodore 64)…

l’Abbaye des Morts 64, our verdict and insights from Antonio Savona

Double Sided Games are pleased to announce that they have successfully released their debut title, l’Abbaye des Morts 64. Previously released for a multitude of platforms, l’Abbaye des Morts is a Commodore 64 port of a flick screen platform game, with some puzzle elements, set out in the medieval period.  You play the role of Jean Raymond, a Cathar monk…

Developer Spotlight – Antonio Savona (P0 Snake, Planet Golf 64, l’Abbaye des Morts 64)

As a teenager, Antonio Savona long had aspirations of creating the next smash hit for his favourite home computer system, the Commodore 64. Teaching himself the ins and outs of assembling language, Antonio became somewhat proficient at coding for the Commodore before realising that he just didn’t have focus required to finish off his projects and postponed his dreams…for 25…

Frogs Makes Its Way To Atari ST With Boxed Edition, Interview with Thomas Ilg

Anarcho Ride Laboratories is very proud to announce that their Atari ST port of the Commodore 64 multi-player game, Frogs, is now available in physical boxed editions. Frogs was initially released for the Commodore 64 in 2017 by Dr Wuro Industries and was lauded for being a fun multiplayer game that took advantage of 4 player adapter technology to produce…

Sizzler Set For General C64 Release, ViTNO Previews

Psytronik Software are pleased to announce that they will be launching the general release of Sizzler for the Commodore 64 in January 2019. Initially made available as a RGCD limited edition release as part of the Zzap!64 2019 Annual Kickstarter campaign, Sizzler is a traditional platform game that sees you control Mik3, a 3 legged robot, whose task it is…

C64 Gamers’ Choice 2018 Winner Announced

It’s amazing to reflect back on the Commodore 64 gaming scene during 2018. Many hobbyist programmers have dedicated their spare time in creating wonderful titles for the classic 8-bit personal computer and it has gotten to the point where there barely is a week where there isn’t at least one new freeware title released. When my RetroGamerNation YouTube channel’s coverage…

Full Size TheC64 Prototype Revealed!

Retro Games Limited has finally revealed photos of the full-size pre-production prototype of THEC64, complete with a fully functional integrated keyboard. Set to be delivered in 2019 (no specific time frame given) THEC64 will be the full size version of Retro Games Limited Commodore 64 emulator with a fully functional keyboard. In discussing the prototypes on show, Retro Games stated:…

Firmware 1.2 brings Galencia to TheC64 Mini plus hints of some big news!

Retro Games Limited has announced the release of firmware version 1.2.0. for TheC64 Mini emulator. The latest firmware provides the following enhancements: the full version of GALENCIA added to the built-in game carosusel for you to play; introduction of a Virtual Joystick option allowing you to select all the options on TheC64 Mini and even play game just using a…

C64 Gamer’s Choice Award – Have Your Say, Vote Now! [VOTING HAS CLOSED]

What a great year we’ve had within the modern era of Commodore 64 gaming with a multitude of quality releases over 2018. To celebrate the ongoing renaissance of the Commodore 64 games scene, RetroGamerNation (in conjunction with its partners VITNO and RVG) is running its inaugural C64 Gamer’s Choice Award. You have the opportunity to vote for up to three…