Category: Commodore 64
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…
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:…
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…
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…
Author of the well-received The Secret History of Mac Gaming, Richard Moss is now working on a new book called Shareware Heroes: Independent Games at the Dawn of the Internet (working title) where he is writing about shareware games released from the late-1980s through the 90s. To fund the production costs, the author is running a crowdfunding campaign at https://unbound.com/books/shareware-heroes/. Looks to me an…
GIANTS Software has been able to obtain a good loyal following for their Farming Simulator franchise over the years and when they recently announced that the Collector’s Edition of Farming Simulator 19 was to included a Commodore 64 port, we were naturally curious, if not slightly excited. C64 enthusiasts were provided with some relief of not having to buy the…
Although the history tells us the Amiga was a successful home computer and a multimedia powerhouse with no suitable competitor, its beginning wasn’t an easy win as the machine capabilities would make us believe. With that point of view, Flatline YouTube channel has published an excellent 30-minute documentary about the beginning of the Amiga, how it struggled to almost a…
Paleotronic Magazine is an Australian magazine published by Melody and April Ayres-Griffiths and is dedicated to examining the evolution and culture of electronics and computers through a retro-inspired yet modern-styled format. After a successful Kickstarter campaign, the magazine took off and has published 3 issues in 2018. One of the perks for backers was a special series of 12 articles looking at products…
Protovision will be launching their latest release title, Space Moguls, for the Commodore 64 on the evening of December 7 (Central European Time). Developed by Carl-Henrik Skarstedt, in collaboration with Ole-Marius Pettersen and Stein Pedersen (who provided the music and sound effect), Space Moguls is a modern day tribute to the cult classic M.U.L.E, which itself is celebrating its 35…
For the past many years, I had loose plans to attend the World of Commodore that happens in Toronto, but for one reason or another, it never happened. This year, however, only two days before the event, I manage to confirm my presence and book the hotel. For those who aren’t as fortunate as me, here are my report with…
