Category: News

Galencia Khaos Sphere, Progress Update

Jason Aldred has provided backers with another update to his Galencia Khaos Sphere project for the Commodore 64. Aldred reported that “everything is on schedule and I have pretty much completed the core engine for the vertical scrolling section, with everything in place”.  Aldred also goes on to confirm Galencia Khaos Sphere’s NTSC compatability (in addition to PAL). Galencia Khaos…

The 8-Bit Guy’s C64 Mini Video Review! (TheC64)

The 8-Bit-Guy has released his C64 Mini (TheC64) YouTube video review today! The official release is only 3 days away! Many indiegogo backers have started receiving their machines, with lot’s of lovely pictures flooding the Twitter feeds. Never heard of TheC64? It’s a tiny but perfectly formed 50% scale replica of the Commodore 64 computer, featuring high-definition output via HDMI,…

CollectorVision Games announces release date for Dead Tomb, an all-new graphical adventure for the NES!

Fans of graphical adventures might be interested to learn that the team over at CollectorVision Games has finally announced a release date of Summer 2018 for Dead Tomb, a new title in development for the Nintendo Entertainment System. CollectorVision has been developing the title as an homage to Temporel Inc, an adventure game released in Quebec during the late 1980s for the…

CollectorVision Games releases Sydney Hunter and the Curse of Death for the SNES!

Fans of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System are in for a treat as we’ve learned that a brand new title has been released for the system by CollectorVision Games! Billed as an adventure/puzzle platformer, Sydney Hunter and the Caverns of Death is an all-new release for Nintendo’s 16-bit console where players must help the titular Sydney, treasure hunter and adventurer extraordinaire,…

MsMadLemon’s C64Ultimate II+ Multi-Part Video Series!

If you are into Commodore machines, especially the Amiga and Commodore 64, then you will more than likely be familiar with MsMadLemon. MsMadLemon (Maddi to her friends), runs an awesome self-named Retro Gaming YouTube channel, featuring some fantastic in-depth videos about Amiga Hardware and Games, Vintage Hi-Fi repair and many other Retro delights! Maddi’s latest video is about the classic…

Commodore Format Website Interviews Martin Walker

Commodore Format website have recently interviewed Martin Walker. Martin is a programmer and musician, famous for creating games on the Commodore 64, such as Hunter’s Moon, Back to the Future, Chameleon, Citadel and Rupert and the Toymaker’s Party. Over on Commodore Format’s Twitter page they also recently announced that Martin is back on the C64 scene which is great News….

Retro Revisited: Platoon (C64)

Directed by Oliver Stone and released in 1986, Platoon gave a harrowing portrayal of the Vietnam conflict through the eyes of an inexperienced, rookie trooper who quickly learns about the horrors of war and it’s corrupting impact on the human soul. A critical and commercial success, the picture won numerous awards at the Oscars ceremony that same year, including best…

Commodore 64 CSDb Scene Release Updates

Here are the latest C64 releases from CSDb. Two competition events have been running. He-Man Jr. Compo and The 128b font compo. I have highlighted specific ones that I think will interest you guys. There’s quite a few nice EasyFlash releases to check out too. Click the names for info and download link. #Slutdrop, Ski Or Die and Skate Or…

Retro Revisited: Toki (Arcade)

Some guys can’t seem to catch a break. One minute you’re a hunk of prehistoric manhood strolling through the jungle, simply minding your own business, the next, you’re betrothed has been kidnapped by an evil witch-doctor and you’ve been transformed into a semi-evolved simian. No, today is definitely not a good day to be Toki. Not one to let his…

MSXdev, Now you can find all previous contestants games in one single place

With the announcement of the 15th edition of MSXDev, the team behind the contest seems to be willing to give us all extra perks that will make the 15th anniversary celebration even more unforgettable. They have created a page that lists all previous editions contestant entries. That means more than 140 MSX games for the MSX, all available as free downloads….