Tag: commodore 64

Argus, A New Commodore 64 Game by Achim Volkers Coming Soon!

Argus is a new stunning role playing adventure for the Commodore 64. Explore the lands of Argus that span 1500 locations on your quest to find and free the captured Starchild. Argus was programmed by Achim Volkers, with graphics design by Trevor Storey and atmospheric soundtracks by Saul Cross. For decades Zoran has sat in the temple of lies waiting…

Protovision taking Pre-Orders for Sam’s Journey, A New Epic Platformer for the Commodore 64!

As you may remember we have been covering the latest News about Sam’s Journey, an epic new platformer for the Commodore 64, since it was first announced way back in 2015. It’s been a long ride but Sam’s Journey is almost here, and Protovision have just announced availability for pre-order! The game comes in various flavours. Sam’s Journey Boxed Disk…

Non-Destructive Commodore 64c Raspberry Pi Conversion Frame

The Kickstarter from COREi64 has smashed it’s target, with still 11 days left. The total amount pledged so far is CA$ 3,053 of the CA$ 500 goal! If this is the first time you have heard this News, well join the club, somehow this slipped by us too. The Non-Destructive Commodore 64c Raspberry Pi Conversion Frame is a framework that…

The S.O.A.P, The Slightly Offensive Australian Podcast. Episode 7

The SOAP return for episode 7! This time Dan and Az take you way back with a retro special! The Commodore 64 Why was it the most popular computer of all time? Gaming on 8-bit and what made it so good? How would 8-bit gaming translate today? Get retro and sit back for the answers and so much more goodness!!!…

Commodore 1541 II Cheap Replacement PSU Video by Jan Beta

Jan Beta is testing a 2€ cheap replacement power supply for the Commodore 1541-II disk drive and comparing it to the original PSU. Check out the video below. YouTube: Jan Beta

Commodore 64 CSDb Scene Release Updates!

Here are the Latest CSDb releases from 8th June to date, click on the name of each one to view more information. Bingo Simulator 102%, The Castle of Doom – Redux +4, The Castle of Doom – Redux, The Sky Is Falling +2HD, La Carretera +T [english], Covfefe, Andagrownd Fakkaz, Escape from the Coppermine, Blackbird 1.1, TigerMoth Title Screen, Rogue…

MOS 8701 Modern Replacement Video by iz8dwf

iz8dwf has made a video about testing a drop-in replacement for the MOS8701 clock generator chip used in the some C64 revisions. Thanks to LFT’s blog, he has decided to use a particular IC that he first thought wasn’t suitable for the task. iz8dwf used Lunatico Demo by LFT as part of the test programs that he ran to validate…

Latest Updates from Vinny at C64 Endings

Latest updates from Vinny over at c64endings.co.uk are as follows: The Jetsons by Hi-Tec Software Impossible Mission 2 by Epyx Heatseeker by Thalamus Gemini Wing by Virgin Mastertronic Finders Keepers by Mastertronic Website: c64endings.co.uk

Latest C64 Updates from Richard Bayliss ,The New Dimension Website (TND)

Latest downloads over at The New Dimension are as follows: Spyders C64 – Chapter 1 by Mr. Nop Valkyrie 2 – The Templar by Eleanor Burns Mix Box #3 Launched TND Proudly Presents Delta Run Website: tnd64.unikat.sk

Commodore 64 Future-Proofing Video by Jan Beta

Jan Beta has made a video about some methods to prolong the life of a Commodore 64. The video includes recapping, heatsinking and even a crude overvoltage protection using a suppressor diode. Towards the end of the video he highlights some further preventive maintenance measures. Replacing the bridge rectifier and the voltage regulators. Check out the video below. YouTube: Jan…