Category: Commodore VIC-20
Commodore Free, a magazine about the C64, VIC-20, Amiga and all C= family of computers has released the issue 91, the first of 2016. The issue has plenty of news about all C= models plus some featured articles like a review for the book “10 PRINT”, an article about Algorithms for Commodore BASIC, and much more. You can download the magazine…
There is a new game for iOS devices that is all about knowing your retro computers. ‘Retro PC Mania’ tests your knowledge with three game modes: Identify the model looking at the pictures Tell the brand name of the machine displayed Try to select the year of introduction of a computer The game doesn’t have the most incredible graphics but…
Tynemouth Software has been developing an expansion cartridge for the Commodore VIC-20, adding RAM and ROM expansion selectable by dipswitches. There is a new update from the previous prototype, expanding it by adding 4 pins to each of the chips. The RAM is upgraded from a 62256 (32Kx8) to a 621024 (128Kx8), and the ROM from 27C512 (64Kx8) to 27C040…
Blake Patterson has published on ByteCellar Vintage Weblog showing off his take on the best Christmas demos for several different platforms, including MSX, Atari ST, Commodore 64 and more. “I got my first computer, a TI-99/4A, on Christmas morning, 1982. I was 10 years old, and from that Christmas on, it was games and hardware I wanted Santa to leave…
We have been hosting a forum for many years, but with so many good forums around the internet, we assume we never were able to gain regular members, helping to increase the interest. For many months, we’ve been using the Facebook groups more actively, and the results are really amazing, with interesting discussions, news, photos and whatever comes to your…
A while ago we published an article about a port for the Atari 8-bit of the game Popeye. Now it is time for our beloved VIC-20 to get its version. Developed by Beamrider, the game is very close to the original arcade, taking in consideration all the graphics differences, of course. The music and the sound effects are very well…
We that lived the times where we would fistfight our friends in defence of our favourite computer brand/model, know how fierce and endless these ruses can last. How about settle it in a friendly trump card game? If you wonder how, I can tell you that it is going to be possible really soon. There is an already-funded campaign running…
Your favorite Commodore Magazine has just released issue 89 with lots of articles, interviews and game reviews for the C64, VIC-20, Amiga and all the Commodore family of computers. The interviews are with Steve Reed from WWW.C64COPYPROTECTION.COM and CLOAN NEWSLETTERS, and Sean Peck, creator of Kipperterm 128. It reviews games like Meteor Defender for the Amiga and Abyssonaut for the for…
VIC-20 Denial user ‘litody’ has released a very nice version of the classic Minesweeper. He has develop it as the way to learn 6502 programming. The game is no different than any other minesweeper, which is really a good thing, as the idea is to remake a classic game. You can try it in your emulator or VIC-20. You can download…
“You are Eino, a member of the druids. Your master, the arch druid has become old and it is time for somebody to replace him. As a young initiate you are sent to dungeon Dex, a mysterious labyrinth home to vile creatures. You must enter the dungeon alone and defeat three demon lords within. Only then can you achieve enlightenment…
