Category: Commodore News

X-bEnCh v0.91F

X-bEnCh can be used to replace the Workbench when you only want to load games with WHDLoad. You can use X-BENCH with all Amiga’s, OCS or AGA and with 68000 to 68060 CPU’s. Changes in this version: Improvements for Xinit and Xsetup. This version will end the Beta status of X-bEnCh, and is the first stable version. Website: http://www.jimneray.com/xbench.html

Sqrxz 2 – Amiga OS4

Sqrxz 2 is now also available for Amiga OS4. Changes in this version: All enhancements from Sqrxz 3 are included. Improvements for frame skipping, sound effects and saving of the configuration. Sqrxz is also available for Playstation Portable, NetBSD, RaspberryPi, MorphOS, Linux and Windows. Website: http://www.sqrxz.de

SnapIT – Amiga OS4

SnapIT is a powerful and simple to use screen grabber for AmigaOS4. Changes in this version: Updated JPEG/PNG save routines. New icon set from Thomas Blatt. Italian translation by Samir Hawamdeh and added support for a key file. SnapIT is also available for AROS and MorphOS. Website: http://www.onyxsoft.se/snapit.html

A story about the introduction of the C128

Bil Herd tells a story about the introduction of the Commodore 128 on the Consumer Electronics Show. The CES is one of the most important expositions for new computer hardware. The team from Commodore had many problems with the C128, but with a few tricks and hard work they managed to demonstrate the C128 to the public. Website: http://c128.com

AmiMag #02

AmiMag is a French pdf magazine for the Amiga user. In this edition: News, The Time Machine, Pub Micronik, CD-32, Amiga emulation, WB install, Pin-Up, Videopac, Icons, HDD, Pitfall, GBS-8200, What are they now, Record T07, Viscorp, Labo Amos, DemoMania, Napalm, SOFB II and ExtraAmiMag. Website: http://aminet.net/package/docs/mags/AmiMag_02

RGCD C64 Cartridge Development Competition 2013

Looks like the RGCD competition entry time has concluded and we have 15 games on the final list. Grab details and screenshots of the games HERE And HERE is a link to the RGCD page with details to download these beauties. Happy Gaming, Keep it c64 :)

Commodore Flyer Case

The Commodore Flyer Case/Enclosure is a custom designed case for the Flyer Internet Modem. It’s made from 100% aluminum with a clean brushed finish. The case features openings for all external ports, power switch and front push button switch. Also included on the front is an opening/window to view on board activity LED’s. The case comes in an upper and…

Upcoming SLAYRadio Shows

Thursday, November 28, 2013 at 20:00 CET       kraxxultima – The Ultimate Crack Monday, December 02, 2013 at 20:00 CET       Gurt – Radio Awesome Website: http://www.slayradio.org

C64 intros Update

The web page c64Intros has updated there database and have added 25 new intros. A few examples of groups with new or updated intros are: Alpha Flight 1970, Avatar, The Force, Genesis Project, Hokuto Force, Laxity, Nostalgia, Onslaught, Raw Deal Incorporated and Trance. Website: http://intros.c64.org

CSDb Latest Releases

Latest releases over at CSDb are as follows: Another intro, Xray diffraction pattern, Rain-TRO, Atlantis + F4CG Co-op Intro Compo Edition, Codejurer7, 6581 Alternative Output, Komoda #08 [polish], The Grand Old Smileyntro, SwingTro 2013, Slackjaw, Avatar Intro DX, Loopz +2HD [pal/ntsc], C6-IntroCompo2, E.G. Blues 2SID cover, Sid2prg, Gary, Take it easy with roses, Panda Power, Happy Birthday Micron, Desire neon-frame,…