HerMIDI / SID-Wizard

HerMIDI is a MIDI interface for the Commodore 64 made by Hermit. The device has only a few components and you can built it yourself. The schematics, firmware and PCB are available. The device works together with the SID-Wizard program. Hermit also released an update for SID-Wizard. Changes in this version: MIDI-in, 2SID (stereo), 324 new instruments, new “Bare” player,…

Jack v4.3 – Amiga

Jack is a multi-purpose program for AmigaOS, AROS and MorphOS. Features: Preferences, Screen snapshot, Knowledge Base, Image editor, Music player, Slideshow, File-management, Auto-updates, etc. Changes in this version: APPDIR: is now accessible from the shell. Dashboard: Improved the function of the “Go” button. New Tab for Tech RSS NewsFeeds. Knowledge Base: Improved the function of the “Go to website” button….

C64 Power adaptor

MAD Scientist made a new power adaptor for the Commodore 64. He uses a standard power supply from the PC with a Molex connector that has 5 VDC and 12 VDC. His adaptor makes 9 VAC from the 12 VDC and together with the 5 VDC it is connected to the Commodore 64. You can follow the progress on the…

Retro Asylum Episode 66!

MrSid & Company have done it again! It’s surely time to tune into more Retro Asylum Podcast Goodness! Their latest offering is Podcast Episode 66 – ‘Top 20 Games Ever’. Welcome back to the 1st episode in 2014 of the UK’s Number 1 Retro Gaming Podcast “The Retro Asylum”. Andy tells you about what he’s been up to. An early…

A.R.C.O.S.

Baron Ashler released the game A.R.C.O.S. for the Commodore 64. In the game you must fight against aliens. You have control over the ultra secret weapon called A.R.C.O.S. Besides defeating the aliens you must also save as many spacemen as you can. Download: ARCOS_C64.zipWebsite: CSDb

Boingsworld #47

A new episode of BoingsWorld (German language) is now available. You can listen to the following articles: Amigakit Joystick, Elbox Turboflyer 530, Rasberry Pi as Floppy, Odyssey 1.22 – MorphOS, A-Eon & ACube, MorphOS 3.4, Joypad Boomerang, Tetris, ACA 500, ACA 1232, Flight of the Amazon Queen, Hybris, Legend of Kyrandia, Solid Gold, BoingsWorld radio, torrent and RSS-Feed. Website: http://boingsworld.de

Tetris (Atari arcade conversion)

This game is a conversion of the Atari arcade version of Tetris. The game is written by Karoshier, the music is from fieserWolf and the graphics are from Karoshier and Sampaguita. The original Atari version is from 1988 and is based on the original Teris game by Alexey Pajitnov from 1985. Download: tetris.d64Download SID: tetris_fieserwolf.sidWebsite: CSDb

CCS64 v3.9.1

Per Håkan Sundell released a new version of his Commodore 64 emulator. Changes in this version: Emulator improvements to support more demo’s such as EmuSuxx0r from Crest. More PAL artifacts such as blurring, etc., have been implemented. You can download this C64 emulator from Per’s web page. Website: http://www.ccs64.com

Retrogaming Times Monthly #116

In this English pdf and html magazine about retro gaming computers the following articles: Apple II Incider, CoCoLicious, Rejects Gaming Hall Of Fame, More 64! – Avoid The Noid, The Simpsons, Mega Man, Shining Force II, The Pixelated Mage +More! Website: http://www.retrogamingtimes.com

Creatures Cartridge – Commodore 64

On the web page of Siem Appelman you can now download the game Creatures as a cartridge image. The game was made in 1990 by John and Steve Rowlands and released for the Commodore 64, the Amiga, the ZX Spectrum and the Atari ST. The original game was only available as a cassette or as a diskette. Website: http://www.siemappelman.nl