Category: Computers

Classic C64’s Dig Dug gets special enhanced version by Hokuto Force

Hokuto Force has released an enhanced version of Dig Dug, one of my favourite games for the C64 (I’ve played a lot on the arcades back in the day, to be honest!). In addition to the NTSC speed option, the team took the time to fix some bugs in the original game and focus on features that would be appreciated…

GEOS has been ported to the Atari 8-bit

It’s never too late to do cool stuff in the retro computing world. This time around, the Atari 8-bit computers get a new port of the GEOS, a graphic interface environment created for the Commodore (64, 128, and Plus/4) and Apple II by Berkeley Softworks. GEOS was interesting at the time because it delivered a powerful environment while having extremely…

Lilly’s Saga – The Stones of Evergreen wins MSXdev’22 – Check the results!

MSXdev’22 is over, and all results are in. The always-successful contest nailed again! With 32 games, the judges had a really hard time picking the best ones, but after several days of deliberation, the grand prize went to Lilly’s Saga – The Stones of Evergreen, gathering 572 out of 600 points. According to the MSXdev post, “The jury was well…

The Retro Hour Book – You will be able to hold in your hands a piece of the retro gaming history

The 7-years-old retro gaming podcast is already well-known by the retro community, and it is unquestionable their ability to invite real “celebrities” of retro computing and gaming history to their weekly show. This week’s show brought some news that might interest you, even if you are not a frequent listener. Dan Wood, Ravi Abbott and Joe Fox announced the Kickstarter…

CBM prg Studio v4.0.0 – Major release of one of the best development tools for the Commodore machines

I’ve been a big fan of CBM prg Studio since I started using it back in 2013! It is an all-around IDE that allows you to develop programs for multiple Commodore machines, using either BASIC or Assembler. It includes the code editor, debugger, and design tools for sprites, characters and screens. It even includes a basic SID editor! I am…

CoCoBan – A new puzzle game for the Color Computer 3

CoCoBan is a self-discovery action puzzle game derived from Sokoban and Picoban with a few added twists.   Use the keyboard to push or pick up objects to make your way to the green emerald goal.  Game progress is automatically saved to disk when you advance a level.  Be sure to turn up the volume to hear the sound effects! CoCoBan…

Scene World Podcast Episode #152 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge with Yannick Belzil

In our new episode we talk with Yannick Belzil – script writer for the new Turtles game Shredder’s Revenge by Dotemu and Tribute Games! This brawler for PS4, Switch, Xbox and PC Steam has a lot in common with the classic TMNT games ‘Turtles In Time’ and ‘Hyperstone Heist’, but also adds many quirky new ideas… Cowabunga! Interview starts at…

Amiga Game Development Contest AmigameJam 2022 has Started

The AmiGameJam contest has started! Hosted by Underground Arcade, this year the theme is “Sword & Sorcery” where you will have the opportunity to create a game for the Amiga. The rules don’t allow ports this time around, only original games. The games can be entered into two different categories: Classic OCS/AGA and Next-Gen Amigas (Aros, MorphOS, OS4 and Vampire)….

Cosmos Chronicles “Beta” for the Atari ST – A tribute to Ultima 4

Cosmos Chronicles is an open-world RPG in an SCI-FI setting. According to the author, Dr. Floyd, the game is a tribute to Ultima 4, Sundog & Elite and it is an ambitious game being developed for more than two years! The game features: Persistent Universe You only have one true life There is no going back. You will die, it’s…