Category: Computers

Unboxing of the C64 Single Button Game Collection

Our very Andrew Fisher did an #unboxing of the #SingleButton #Game #Collection datsette by the @KomodaAmigaPlus Magazine! Check it out:

Scene World Podcast #53! – Building a New C64 PSU with Andrzej Wisniewski

This time we are talking to AndrzejWisniewski from C64PSU who is selling new modern and reliable PSUs for the #C64, #C128 and #Amiga computers! Nafcom talks to him about this complex project and how important it is to the preserving this hardware. https://scene.world/c64psu

Thalamus Digital teases C64 fans with Creatures tweet!

*Updated* – Sadly, it proved to be nothing more than a meme put out by Thalamus. Despite the disappointment this time, we expect a Creatures remake or update to be a case of “when”, rather than “if”… *Original Story* Normally we’d stay away from posting about mere rumours, but we’ll make an exception for this not-so-subtle tweet from the Thalamus…

SpeccyX – a portable Spectrum Next by Dan Birch!

The solder is barely dry on the Spectrum Next circuit boards, but that hasn’t stopped the community from dissecting the hardware and finding innovative ways to exploit the technology that is packed into the long-awaited spiritual successor to the ZX Spectrum. Among the fans already tinkering with the device boards is Dan Birch, who has designed, developed, and built a…

Jam It, Commodore 64, Retrospective Basketball Game Review

Originally released by Throwback Games back in 2015, Jam It is an arcade style two on two basketball game played on a half court format. Jam It is somewhat unique in that it allows up to 4 players to take part in some fun fast paced hoop action. Before you start playing, you get to choose the number of players…

Clube MSX magazine issue #2 pre-sale available now!

The second issue of the Brazilian quarterly print magazine Clube MSX is already available for pre-order! The magazine can be purchased at the Clube MSX website for R$ 19,90 (USD 4.90) plus shipping. International orders are being accepted via PayPal. Among other articles, the new issue will bring reviews of the games Children of the Night (2018) and Ghost (2017),…

Scene World Podcast Episode #52 – Kim Justice

Kim Justice is one of the retro scene’s most popular YouTube broadcasters, with videos covering nearly every aspect of the video game industry. This month, Kim joins AJ and Joerg to talk about her history in the gaming scene, YouTube popularity, and her process for creating engaging content. scene.world/kimjustice

Arcade-quality conversion of Ghosts’n Goblins for MSX Turbo R revealed!

Assembler of Spanish coding team ASM has finally finished work on a conversion of Ghosts’n Goblins for the MSX Turbo R. Released in 1990 as successor to the MSX 2+, the machine packed in a custom 16-bit RISC CPU (R800) alongside the standard Zilog Z80, as well as 256 Kb of RAM – it would be the most powerful machine…

Available now Tina’s Adventure Island for MSX as free download

Although the game is still for sale as physical cartridge over MSX Cartridge Shop, Imanok has made the game available as a free download. The side-scroller platform featuring Tina as the hero was released last year and received a great reception.  “Tina wakes up thinking it’s going to be another peaceful day in the island, but suddenly she starts feeling worried….

ZX Spectrum Next Update – Board working 100% and greenlit for mass production!

It is a cloudy Sunday morning here in Ottawa, and that alone sets one’s mood pretty low. Luckily, I’ve opened my emails and saw the Spectrum Next Kickstarter Update #36 in my mailbox. Suddenly, the pale skies don’t look that dull anymore! As usual, Henrique’s update is long, full or pictures and information so I will try to summarize here….