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Vintage Geek - Plus/4 | You can watch a new video from the Vintage Geek YouTube channel. In this episode: A look at the Commodore Plus/4, a computer featuring four built-in software programs: word processing, spreadsheet, database and graphics.

Snake - C64 | Snake is a new game for the Commodore C64 computer, developed by Kevin Krausnick. The objective of this classic game is to manoeuvre the snake and eat as many apples as possible without it running into itself or the screen borders. The snake grows longer with each apple that is eaten, thereby increasing the difficulty.

Schematic Reference | On the Schematic Reference webpage you can find many schematics of retro computers and peripherals from Commodore, Atari and Sinclair. It also has a component selector which will give you the pin-outs, a resistor calculator, a 680x0 ROM splicer & combiner and a number conversion tool (Dec, Hex, Oct & Bin).

Jan Beta - VIC20 repair | A new YouTube video from Jan Beta is now available. In this video, Jan shows how to repair a Commodore VIC20 computer by looking at the symptoms, checking voltages and using a diagnostic cartridge.

TPUG - Drean 64 | You can watch a new video from the TPUG (Toronto PET Users Group) YouTube channel. In this video: The history of the Drean Commodore 64 in Argentina, by Jorge Abreu.

V.A.M.P. v3.25 - Amiga | Virtual Amiga Multimedia Player is a media player made with the help of Hollywood. Changes in this version: Improvements for the configuration file and special video sizes.

Denise v2.6 | Denise is a cycle accurate and platform independent C64 / Amiga emulator. This emulator is developed by piciji. The recent changes are: Improvements for the Amiga: Hard disk emulation (M-Tec AT 500), VHD support, ECS Denise emulation (A500+/A600), CPU overclock, SCP format, CD32 game pad support, LHA support and a Caps Lock LED in the status bar. Improvements for the C64: fast loading, cartridges and PRG injection.

Mini Rulett - Plus/4 | Mini Rulett is a game for the Commodore Plus/4 computer, developed by Puhasoft in the 80s. The game is a slot machine, but you will have to place the monitor on it's left side to play the game.

NorthSeaOil - C64 | NorthSeaOil is a new game for the Commodore C64 computer. The game is written in Simons' Basic by SLJ and WDJ. In the game you must loan money for setting up a drilling rig for oil. You will need to test the site, buy a concession, buy a drill and start drilling. You can also pay off your loan and sell your concessions or drills. The game can be played with one or six persons.

Donkey Kong - Plus/4 | Donkey Kong is a new game for the Commodore Plus/4 computer. In the game you must help Jumpman to rescue Pauline from Donkey Kong. The game is converted from the classic Nintendo game from the year 1981 by TCFS, Unreal, Csabo, Chronos and siz.

Sconnex - C64, C16, VIC20 & PET | Sconnex is a new game for the Commodore C64, C16, VIC20 and PET computers, based on the famous 4-in-a-line game. You can play any board size from 4x4 up to 12x12. You can use the game in two player mode for human against human, or play against the computer.

Phil's Adventure - Plus/4 | Phil's Adventure is a new game for the Commodore Plus/4 computer, developed by Epy (code & pixels) and Csabo (music). Phil wakes up in a strange labyrinth, where he must avoid the monsters, collect the treasures and find the exit.

Violence #13 - C64 | Violence is a Hungarian diskette magazine for the Commodore C64 computer. In this edition: News, Violent Forrest, La Palma, Humor, Maszk, Purple Beat 3, Remido, FU, PCHooter, Right in the Night and Show Must Go On.

Vasm v2.0c - Amiga | Vasm is an assembler to create linkable objects in various formats. The following CPUs are supported: M680x0, ColdFire, 80x86, PowerPC, ARM, Jaguar RISC, Z80, C16x/ST10, 6502 and the 6800. Visit the web page to read about the changes in this version.

Housepaint BASIC - C64 | Housepaint BASIC is a new game for the Commodore C64 computer, developed by Steveboy and tested by Baracuda and Freeze. The game is written in the Basic programming language and use only standard PETSCII for the pictures.

Yet Another Simple Memory - C64 | Yet Another Simple Memory is a new memory game for the Commodore C64 computer, developed by Vili. You can change the board size (5x8 - 8x8), the game time (120 - 240 seconds) and the theme (Giana Sisters, Imp. Missions and Henry's House).

Oldsocks - b5s4 XA1541 | This is the b5s4 PCB version of the XA1541 active adapter. It lets you connect Commodore disk drives to a PC with a parallel port, and read and write to real diskettes. Compatible disk drives: 1541, 1541-II, 1570, 1571 and 1581. Compatible software: The Star Commander, OpenCBM, NibTools, CMBXfer, Mtap & Ptap and cbm4linux.

Amiga Retro - HD-64 | A new episode from the Amiga Retro YouTube channel is now available. In this episode, you can see how to install the HD-64 from SPL in a Commodore C64 computer, that will output Full-HD (PAL/NTSC) with audio.

64'er magazine 85/08 | It is more than 40 years ago that the first 64'er magazine was published (1984-04). You can now read the magazine like it was 40 years ago, a new edition will be available every month The 64'er magazine is in the German language.

The 8-bit files podcast | You can listen to a new podcast from The 8-bit files. In this episode of the podcast: Dave finally unboxes the long-awaited Ultimate 64 Elite II - an FPGA-based modern C64 replacement - and shares why it might be the last 64 he ever needs.

FRGCB | FRGCB (Finnish Retro Game Comparison Blog) is a web page that writes about retro games. But the difference is that this blog compares the games between the different computers like the C64, Amiga, MSX, NES, CPC, DOS, etc. The most recent comparisons are: Elfmania (Renegade, 1994), Pitstop (Epyx, 1983), Insector Hecti in the Inter Change (HiTEC Software, 1991) and Yogi Bear (Piranha, 1987).

Commodore 64 Ultimate | A new Commodore product will be available in 2025, the Commodore 64 Ultimate. This will be a reincarnation of the Commodore C64 with a motherboard based on the Ultimate 64 Elite-II from Gideon Zweijtzer. Features: C64 case in beige, gold or transparent with the original badge, RGB-LEDs, Wi-Fi game transfer, USB-cassette, manual, glossy classic box and more.

Amiga Future #149 | This older edition of Amiga Future is now online available. In this edition: Editorial, News, Stefan Vogt, Adrian Cummings, Amicygnix Games, Airmail, Board game vs. Amiga version - Dune, Magica, Tristam Island, AmigaOS 4.1 Final Edition - Update 2, Aminet, Development Package, Akiko32, MiSTer, Nightdawn, Wicked, Trevors Soapbox and mySync.

FairLight TV | You can now watch a new episode of the FairLight TV YouTube channel. In this episode: Bacchus talks about the $D011 register in the Commodore C64 computer.

GadgetUK164 - Amiga disk drive repair | You can now watch a new video from the GadgetUK164 YouTube channel. In this video: The repair of a Panasonic JU-253 disk drive for the Amiga A500 computer.

FREEZE64 - 77 | FREEZE64 is a fanzine for Commodore C64 gamers and hackers. In this edition: Zoids - The Battle Begins, C64 Hidden Harmonies, Knight Rider, Miami Vice, Invasion Anarchy, Freaky Fish, Crime and Punishment, Paul Norris (Ice Palace, Stifflip & Co and Wicked), BMX Number Jump and Operation Vostoka.

Hall of Light | An update for the Hall of Light web page: Drol, Zynaps, Zombi, Zaxxon, Yogi's Great Escape, Yogi Bear And Friends In The Greed Monster, Xybots, X-Out, Xenophobe, WWF WrestleMania, Worm In Paradise, World Cup Soccer: Italia '90, World Soccer, World Rugby, World Games, World Darts, World Cricket, World Class Rugby, World Class Leader Board, World Championship Soccer, World Championship Boxing Manager, Wizard Warz, Wishbringer and Winter Challenge: World Class Competition.

Stickler - C64 | Stickler is a new puzzle game for the Commodore C64 computer. The game is developed by Dumpster Diver, and the size is only 512 bytes.

MorphOS Storage | An update for the MorphOS Storage web page: sqlite-3.34.0.a.lha, MCE_15.50.lha, less-679.lha, Wayfarer_10.3.lha, MissDriller2_0.1.lha, ytSearch_1.5.lha, Doom64EX-Plus_4.1.0.1.lha, SimpleMahjong_1.0.lha, AmiArcadia_34.50.lha, rezerwar_0.4.2.lha, SDL2-Piano_1.0.lha, iGame_2.6.0.lha, Acuario_FINAL.lha, RetroArch-Cores.lha and hexen2_1.5.10.lha.

JPL64 v0.5 - PC | JPL64 is an emulator for the Commodore C64 computer, developed by James Purcell. This emulator is still in development, and James would appreciate comments and improvement suggestions.

Amiga Future - Cheats Database | The cheats database of Amiga Future is updated weekly by David Jahn. The database contains cheats, solutions, tips & tricks and Freezer addresses. The latest updates are: Police Quest 3 - The Kindred and Police Quest 2 - The Vengeance.

C64.ch | The demo portal C64.ch has added new demos for the Commodore C64 computer. The new files are: D.S. Compware, Aciiiiid!, Chess Intro, Canabalt, Baracuda, AWT, American Eagle, Commodore 64 Music-Picture Show, F4CG, Beastie Boys, V - The Show, Digivisitors, Eroticon, X-Rated, Flexible & Flexible 2, Bad Drive, A.R.C. Demo, Merih - Pictures, The Show 6, Atlantis, Hutt - Graphics and Didi.

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