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MSXdev’17 #3 – ΧΙ∧∃Χ (Zevimodoki), Homage to Namco Classic Xevious

The first entry in the brand new MSX Freestyle category, ΧΙ∧∃Χ (Zevimodoki) by GW’s Workshop is a homage to Namco classic Xevious. Xevious also got an MSX release, which was an interesting joint effort between Namco and Compile. Notable as well is Zemina‘s Xevious Micro. Category: MSX Freestyle Name of the game: ΧΙ∧∃Χ (Zevimodoki) Game size / RAM size: 64KB ROM /…

32 Years Later, the ISEPIC Cartridge is Back!

With permission from the rights owner (Chip Gracey), the ISEPIC cartridge has been brought back to the world. The ISEPIC cartridge is the very first “freezer” cartridge to have been invented and brought to market back in the 80’s for the Commodore 64. This cartridge is similar in function to the “freeze” function of AR or Super Snapshot cartridges that…

New Firmware Released for 1541U-II and 1541U-II Plus Devices

Gideon has released a new firmware for the 1541U-II PLUS device 1541U-II PLUS V3.1 R474. Based on this markusC64 has build and released an unofficial firmware with extra functionality based on Gideon’s official release 3.1 R474, archive 1541U-II(+) 3.1 R475 compiled by me includes builds for the regular 1541U-II and the 1541U-II Plus, including update instructions. r474 | gideonz | 2017-03-21…

Commodore 64 Black Screen Repair by MindFlareRetro

MindFlareRetro takes a look what he thought was a junk Commodore 64 to be scavenged for parts. Instead he decides to clean it up and tries bringing it back to life. Check out the video below. [youtube RSUjcupjCgk nolink] Website: mindflareretro.com Twitter: @MindFlareRetro

Thursday Afternoon Retro Gaming News Updates

Well it’s been a nightmare few weeks for me, As some of you know I was hit hard with the flu a couple of weeks ago, my father is in hospital again (won’t go into details but he’s doing ok), a few weeks ago I was made redundant from my so called ‘Secure’ job, and last the few days, I lost…

ZERO and the Castle of Infinite Sadness, Puzzle/Action Enhanced Game Version Released

ZERO and the Castle of Infinite Sadness was released earlier as a freeware 32k ROM in the MSXDev ’14. Dioniso has been working on an improved 48k ROM version, with the following enhancements: expanding the stages from 35 to 80 added an intro demo updated graphics fixed sprite detection routines modifying the easy mode so that the screen won’t be…

C64 intros Latest Updates

c64Intros have updated their intro database with 26 new intros. Groups updated this time include Laxity, Hokuto Force, Genesis Project, Atlantis, Atlantis + F4CG, Alpha Flight 1970, Angels, Accept and Collision. Website: http://intros.c64.org

Club Info 145, German Language d64 magazine (C116, C16 and Plus/4)

Club Info 145 is a German language d64 Magazine for the Commodore C116, C16 and Commodore Plus/4. The following articles are included; Forum, Scene, Tips & Tricks, Gradm. In Bogenm., Gr. Gem. Teiler, Matatu, 1010, Spionsuche, Castle, Matcher, Exorcist, Pearl Diver, Blasto, Brickhunter, Flappy Dot, Wallbreak, Computerspass, Hardwar (7501), Uninvited, Music Composer Synth, and Andere Systemen. Download: club_info_145.zip Source: plus4world.powweb.com

VIChaos, New Spectrum Game Port for VIC-20

VIChaos is a port of the Spectrum game for VIC-20. The game requires 16k memory expansion. VIChaos is a turn based wizard battle strategy game for 0-8 players. The original version by Julian Gollop was released on the Spectrum in 1985. This port is based on the GBA port sources (chaos-0.82). Source code is included in the download. Download: vichaos.zip Source:…

Commodore Free Magazine Issue #96 Available Now!

Issue 96 of ‘Commodore Free’, the magazine dedicated to Commodore computers is now available for download. The magazine is available in the following formats; PDF, ePUB, MOBI, HTML, TXT, SEQ and D64 disk image. Website: http://www.commodorefree.com Previous Issue: Commodore Free issue95.pdf