Category: 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…

The WUDSN IDE version 1.7.0 has been released. New power for 6502-based development.

WUDSN IDE is a free integrated Apple II, Atari 2600, Atari 7800, Atari 8-bit, C64 and NES development plugin for Eclipse and a new version has just been made available for the public. The version 1.7.0 brings the following changes: Daily build – Advanced users have now the option to install the daily build with the greatest and latest in…

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…

Shareware games history book in the making

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…

Farming Simulator C64 Edition – Nice Demo, What About The Rest of the Game?

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…

FLATLINE: How The Amiga Languished

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…