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DOSBox - Amiga | DOSBox is a DOS-emulator that uses the SDL-library, which makes DOSBox very easy to port to different platforms. DOSBox is available for Windows, BeOS, Linux, MacOS X and Amiga.

Chirp'n TAP | Chirp'n TAP is an application that provides an interactive, modern take on the Commodore C64 cassette tape experience. The program is developed by Jakob Rosenskjold, and it is still in the development stage. It will load .tap files and gives you clear block navigation, customizable playback behaviour and searchable game library. It aims to preserve a retro feel while introducing modern comforts.

PC Maziacs - AmigaOS 4 | PC Maziacs is a new game for the Amiga computer. The game is converted from the Windows and Linux game developed by S. Romero. The game takes place in a randomly generated maze. Your goal is to find gold and then exit the level. You can also find food and swords, but be aware of the monsters.

3Tower - C64 | 3Tower is a new game for the Commodore C64 computer, developed by Wechelbalg Studio. In the game you are a watchman, overseeing a mysterious cemetery filled with restless spirits. The problematic dead are kept in check by three ancient towers. If the towers fail, all hell breaks loose. You’ll need to endure a full 6-hour shift, during which you’ve got to maintain these towers, with each night bringing its own share of problems.

Amiga Addict 38 | Amiga Addict is a digital and printed Amiga magazine. In this edition: HiSoft Systems, Amiga Shopper, Top Hat Willy, RPG games, Aminer, Pjusk, LightTheLEDs, Exile, Bump 'n' Burn, AMIGApril, Dennis and Gnasher, Fantavision and Amiga virtual desktops.

Iowa Jack and the Crystals of Chaos v1.5 - C64 | An updated version of the game Iowa Jack and the Crystals of Chaos for the Commodore C64 computer is now available. The game is developed by Richard J. Derocher and the music is from Richard. Take on the role of Iowa Jack - adventurer, tomb raider and pilot for hire - and head off in search of a legendary treasure in this old school text adventure game.

Commodoriani #19 | A new edition of the Italian Commodoriani magazine is now available. In this edition: Mayhem In Monsterland, Lemmings, Retroedicola Lemmings Amiga & C64, Commodore 65, Dario Robaldo, Fan Art and Curiosita.

Mingo‘s Commodore Blog - Easter Eggs | Mingo wrote a blog (German language) about Easter Eggs in games, programs and computers from Commodore and Amiga.

Pixel Playback - C64 | You can watch a new video from the Pixel Playback YouTube channel. In this episode: The history of the Commodore C64. The iconic 8-bit home computer that transformed gaming, personal computing, and digital culture. Discover how bold engineering, affordable pricing, groundbreaking SID sound chip, VIC-II graphics, and massive software libraries turned the Commodore C64 into a global phenomenon.

YormeSyx64 - v2.2.0 | YormeSyx64 is a program that allows you to create games for the Commodore C64 computer and is developed by AGPX. The program is compatible with the AGPX Graphics Maker, and makes use of a simple BASIC language to create the game. Changes in this version: Improvements for naming of the generated file and compatibility with the latest version of Oscar64, more disk drive functions and fixed a bug in the ActorsMap.

Sprite Castle - #100 | Rob O'Hara has made a new podcast, and it is the 100th episode of Sprite Castle. Rob will talk about the Commodore C64 and reflect on the history of the podcast.

Amiga Future #175 | A new edition of the English and German Amiga magazine Amiga Future is now available. In this edition: Playfield, Aminer, Speed Haste, Burgertime, Black Magic, Rocket Attack, Ramses, Aminet, AmigaOS 3.2.3, Mechanical Keyboard Amiga 1200, Samba, 3D - Amiga, Trevors Soapbox, Cinemaware, Amiga HAM-E, 40 Years Amiga (2), Reset Amiga 500 & 2000, Electric Black Sheep Compendium, Blockhead, Blockhead II, AmiArcadia, Baccarat, Blackjuan, CardsMakingKit, CompareDirs, Deark, FractalNova-1.1, ReportPlus, Siete Y Media, iGame-v2.5.2, uae, HLE Poker Card, Untangle, Video Slot Machine, Ageocadv0.78b, Galactica, MCE, MorsConv-3.0, BlockOut II, BreakHack, EasyRPG, Lite-XL, MoonDesk, ProTrekkr, ReportPlus, ScummVM, Shifty-Pills and Wetris.

Andreas Schumm - exSIDBlaster conversion | If you want, you can now convert your SIDBlaster into half an exSID. The modifications are: cutting a connecting to the microcontroller, make a new connection with a piece of wire and flash the new firmware.

LOAD #11 | LOAD is a German pdf-magazine for retro computer users. In this edition: Kenbak-1, Micro-Expander S-100 Bus, Micro Craft Dimension 68000, IBM System /23 Datamaster, PERQ-1, Computertechnik Müller, Sony Vaio S 3D, Tatung Einstein TC01, Apple ///, IBM Terminals, Microvax 2000, DEC VAXmate, NeXTstation Mono, Sharp, Kyocera 85, Fluxcopy, Chip-9, BCM64 & Oscar64, FutureOS - Amstrad CPC, Schneider CPC, ESP-8, Bare Metal Speccy, Kosmos CP1, Busch Microtronic Lerncomputer, Microtronic Phoenix, Fischertechnik Computing and IOMEGA.

VCGN - Monitor 2025-01 | A new edition of the VCGN Monitor magazine is now available for download (English & Dutch). In this edition: PET 2001 emulator (on-line), FAST-40 (VIC20), VS64 - The C64 Development Environment, the Idun Project (C128), TCBM2SD (Plus/4), Aira Force (Amiga), BassoonTracker (PC), 64'er BASIC 3.5 for the C64, Soft-tips, the Scratchpad, Commodore and Amiga news, Classifieds adds and the events for the rest of the year.

Xenomorph - Amiga | Xenomorph is a new game for the Amiga computer, developed by juande3050. The game is also one of the games for the Amigawave Redpill Contest. Xenomorp is inspired by Alien Breed, although a darker, more tense setting was sought. Because the graphics are dark and low-contrast, it's difficult to distinguish the Alien, so you have to be very careful not to get too close to one without realizing it.

Piers Rocks - Software Defined Retro ROM | You can now watch a new video from the Piers Rocks YouTube channel. In this episode: A drop-in ROM replacement for vintage 8-bit computers that solves the fundamental limitations of existing solutions. Built around an STM32F4 microcontroller, SDRR delivers true flexibility, replacing 2364, 2332 and 2316 ROMs, through software configuration while fitting in the exact footprint of the ROM socket.

Hundra - Amiga | Hundra is a new game for the Amiga computer, developed by the Amiga Factory. The game is based on the 8 bits game for the Amstrad, ZX-Spectrum and MSX computers. This game has new AGA graphics, with 64 colours, parallax backgrounds, lighting effects, particle effects and other features. In the game you must help Hundra to rescue her father Jorund, king of the Vikings of the North.

Penultimate Plus 3 DCR - VIC20 | A new version of the Penultimate cartridge for the Commodore VIC20 computer is now available. Like the original Plus 3, this has a built-in SD2IEC, but it now uses a full size SD card, the drive LEDs are visible through the top of the case and the cable IEC cable can now be removed. Other features: 280 kB RAM (8 x 35 kB), turbo loader and DOS wedge at start-up.

SwitcherBoy - Amiga | SwitcherBoy is a new game for the Amiga computer, developed by Tecniman (code & pixels), Fermix (music) and Tolkien, Jorger, Zener, Daphy and PolloHacker (help & test). In the game you must flip the switches to get the exit to open, but avoid all your enemies.

Jan Beta - Chat64 | A new YouTube video from Jan Beta is now available. In this video, Jan shows the Chat64 cartridge which gives you a plug & play instant chatroom on your vintage home computer (C64, Atari and ZX-spectrum).

WinUAE 6.0.0 | A new version of WinUAE is now available. In this version: Custom chipset rewrite (Agnus/Alice and Denise/Lisa), Low level keyboard emulation, added PCI Matrox Millennium, Millennium II, Mystique, Mystique 220, 512kWOM A1000 512k WOM expansion and the RIPPLE IDE controller. Many improvements and other updates.

Retro Gaming Dino - C64 | You can watch a new video from the Retro Gaming Dino YouTube channel. In this episode new games for the Commodore C64 computer: Tantooman, Zzapped In the Butt, Dominion, Space Invaders 2, The Catacombs of Cherubim, Space Fight, Jump Bird, Lyoberon Mecha, Mad Moggy, The Trolley Problem, Baba Jaga, Fugger, SNK vs CAPCOM, Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo, Decade of Ruin, Turbo, Herra 47, Dungeon, ROGUEish, Croc: Legend of the Gobbos and Motorcycle Road Trip.

Lite XL - AmigaOS 4 & MorphOS 3 | Lite XL is a lightweight text editor written in Lua and SDL2 and can be used on AmigaOS 4 and MorphOS 3. Recent changes: Compiled with SDL3 v3.2.14 for AmigaOS 4 and v3.2.8 for MorphOS. This version with SDL3 is slower than the previous version, the author is working on the problem. If you have a slower system, stay with the previous version.

Sparkle v3.2 - C64 | A new version of Sparkle is now available for the Commodore C64. This trackmo loader for the C64 is developed by Sparta.

A100 - Amiga | A100 is a new puzzle game for the Amiga computer, heavily inspired by the mobile game 1010! by Gram Games. The game is developed by Kevin Saunders (pixels), Krzysztof Odachowski (music), Frank Neumann (code), Frank Wille and Keir Fraser (additional code).

Chip SID show | You can now listen to a new episode of the Chip SID show with Max Hall. In this 60 minutes podcast the best classic and new SID music.

KickSmash32 - Amiga | A new version of KickSmash32 is now available. KickSmash32 is a Kickstart ROM replacement module for the Amiga 1200, 3000 and 4000 computers, developed by Chris Hooper. The features are: Programming via the Amiga or via USB (Linux), and a configurable bank switching of 8 banks.

Immortal Joystick V2 | It is now possible to pre-porder the Immortal Joystick V2. The specifications are: Die cast aluminium alloy enclosure, Sanwa joystick / buttons, auto fire circuit, DB9 connector, left- and right-hand version and wired to the Atari standard.

C64 / Amiga Forever 11 | Cloanto released a new version of the C64 / Amiga Forever emulation package. In this version: Virtual printers (EpsonQ, MPS 803, CBM 8026, PostScript/PDF) with retro printing options, touchscreen input and handheld device support for bridging classic computing with modern interaction. Hundreds of smaller new features and refinements also made it into these new versions.

Amiga Forever 11: Value-, Plus- and Premium Edition.
C64 Forever 11: Free Express-, Downloadable Plus- and Boxed Plus Edition.

Space Invaders 2 - C64 | Taito released the original Space Invaders arcade game in 1978, and as a high school student Satoshi Matsuoka created a masterpiece replica of Space Invaders for the Commodore PET in 1980. Originally for the PET/CBM Series of computers, and now available on C64 with this port by Milasoft. Featuring: Shields that resemble the original SI2, Respawning aliens that come back to life, Colour, Sound FX by Richard Bayliss, Built-in cheats, Loading picture by Andy Green and Smoother bullets.

Dr. Dangerous - Amiga | You can now order your boxed version of the game Dr. Dangerous - Secrets of the Temple of Xol'Tan for the Amiga computer. This version has new difficulty levels Easy, Medium and Hard. Four new levels expand the adventure and the music has also been reworked by Barry Leitch and ZEKAVEO. The game is now available in English, German, French and Spanish.

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