Category: Retro Gaming
We have some more Kickstarter News today and it’s not about the Next! Antoine Gohin (glutock) contacted us a few days ago to let us know that his Kickstarter project for “Twin Dragons” has started. We are very pleased to announce to the world that so far the project has reached a whopping €17,478 pledged of an €8,000 goal! But it’s not…
I remember to play Time Pilot for the Atari 2600 back in the 80’s and it was one of the best ones I had at the time, even with the not-so-good graphics the 2600 would offer compared to its arcade counterpart. Now, after 35 years, the Atari 8-bit computers get its well-deserved port, and a fantastic one! The game, developed by…
As you know, the Super Famicom is the Japanese cousin of the Super Nintendo. What you probably don’t know is that there will be a new cartridge being released for it in 2017! The game is not a brand new homebrew, as you could expect when reading the headline. Kaizou Choujin Shubibinman Zero was actually released in 1997 as a digital download…
As I am writing this post, the ZX Spectrum Next campaign is entering its last week and is £991 short to reach the astonishing mark of half million pounds! Henrique and team had created a new stretch goal to be unlocked after the £500,000 mark that will make all backers very happy: a new Dizzy game made exclusively for the ZX Spectrum…
If you are into BASIC programming and the ZX Spectrum, here is a great opportunity to make something fun with your little machine! It was announced a game jam exclusively for ZX Spectrum games written in BASIC. The general jam rules allow you to create a game in one of the following categories: Arcade / Platformer Adventure (Text or Graphical)…
ArtiGames have just released a new version of “Zelda Return of the Hylian”. Changes: Enhanced for Vampire, New intro, Roland mt32 music, Link can now scream when in attack mode and we can even hear him walking around. Story: After Link’s victory over Ganon (in “A Link to thePast”),no one knows what Link’s wish to the Triforce was. But this…
Mr. Mind is a new game by Assassins (ASN) for the Commodore Plus/4. Taking the rules of the classic Mastermind and mixing it up with an Arcade feel, this game will keep you entertained for many hours. Be careful though, it is highly addictive! A lovely little game with a charming bouncy TED tune, download it now! :) Written by Skoro…
Sixteen Plus is a YouTube Channel run by the website Commodore16.com. If your into C16/Plus/4 as much as I am, this is definitely worth a look, there are Longplays, Shortplays, Demo’s, Games and System Reviews. Some lovely Retro Gaming Nostalgia to keep you entertained! :) YouTube: Sixteen Plus Website: commodore16.com
Jan Beta has made a video about the restoration of a Commodore 1541-II disk drive he was given for free recently. The video Includes inspecting the whole drive internally, lubricating the mechanics, cleaning the head, washing the case, replacing the electrolytic capacitors on the PCB, and exercising the stepper motor. Check out the video below. YouTube: Jan Beta
The 8-Bit Guy takes a look at a very special cartridge for the Commodore VIC-20, the Super Expander. Also he takes a brief look at an EPROM programmer. Check out the video below. YouTube: The 8-Bit Guy
