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Sprite Castle - Pogo Joe | Rob O'Hara has made a new podcast. The subject of this episode is the game Pogo Joe (1983) from Screenplay for the Commodore C64 computer.

Versatile Amiga Test Program v5.9 | The Versatile Amiga Test Program is developed for all Amiga computers. The available tests are: Screen, Audio, Sprite, Blitter, CD32 joypad, Keyboard, CIA, ROM, CPU, FPU, RTC, Memory, Address-line, Real Interrupt, Interrupt Request, Disk-drive, Parallel-port and Serial-Port.

Harharagon - C64 | Harharagon is a new game for the Commodore C64 computer, developed by Stuart Collier (code), Trevor Storey (pixels), Saul Cross (music) and Mike Robertson (cartridge). In the game you must try to escape from the prison ship Harharagon, the most secure prison ship in the galaxy. The features of the game are: 230 screens, hi-res graphics, excellent soundtracks and PAL/NTSC compatible.

HAM graphic converter - Amiga | The program ham_convert is written by Sebastian Sieczko and can convert a normal jpg, gif or png image to one of the graphic modes of the Amiga. Its main use is to produce high-quality hold-and-modify (HAM) images.

André Fachat - 8bit-times #26 | You can now watch a new YouTube video from André Fachat. In this episode of 8-bit-times: The GeckOS multitasking operating system for the 6502 CPU, specifically in its supported Commodore 64 and PET architectures.

SlotGame - Amiga | SlotGame is a new game for the Amiga computer, developed by Giovanni Iacobelli. The game is based on the classic slot games, and you must have 2, 3, 4 or 5 Cherries or 2, 3, 4 or 5 Oranges to win.

Spediteur - C64 | Spediteur is a new game for the Commodore C64 computer, developed by Windigo Productions. In the game you are the manager a freight forwarder. You need to transport goods between cities, so smart route planning will maximize your profits. The game can be played by 1 to 4 players, has 5 unique maps, adjustable difficulty level and is PAL/NTSC compatible.

DGen - AmigaOS 4.x | DGen is a Sega Genesis MegaDrive emulator for AmigaOS4. The AmigaOS4 conversion was done by Marek Glogowski and the GUI was made by Javier de las Rivas. The available GUI-languages are: English, Polish, Italian, Spanish and German.

Commodore Users Europe | You can now watch the videos from the most recent online meeting of the Commodore Users Europe. The topics are: Rotor Rampage PET - Dave Duke & Ken McIlveen, FPGATED 8360 TED chip - Istvan Hegedus, TeensyROM emulator C64/128 - Travis Smith and Stranded BASIC V2 - Magnus Heidenborn.

FairLight TV | You can now watch a new episode of the FairLight TV YouTube channel. In this video: Did computer piracy push the progress of hardware?

Iz8dwf - CBM IEEE-488 disk drive | A new video is available from the Iz8dwf YouTube channel. In this video: The design of a CBM IEEE-488 floppy disk drive. Part1: Drive mechanism choices and testing.

Linus Akesson - ClownC0re | Linus Akesson has made a new video in which he plays a ClownC0re cover on different kinds of Commodore based musical instruments.

Binary Battle - Plus/4 | Binary Battle is a new game for the Commodore Plus/4 computer. The game is developed by Haplo (code & pixels), Andy Johns (pixels), Csabo (music) and Marukpa (manual). In the game, you must protect your source code with the help of an excellent antivirus program, Binary Battle. Use it to destroy all the viruses before it is too late.

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: Support for AmiUpdate and the Tetris plugin, SDL 2.30.0 and a lot of small errors are fixed.

Dan The Digger 10 - C64 | Dan The Digger 10 is a new game for the Commodore C64 computer, developed by Bago Zonde. In this PETSCII game, you must dig your way through the ground and find the diamonds.

Trevor's Amiga Blog | You can now read a new article from Trevor Dickinson on his blog. This time he writes about the A1222 Plus motherboards, AAA Technology, Steven Solie (Recovery-USB-drive) and Alexandre Balaban (AmigaOS 4.1-ISO).

Chip SID show - 65 | You can now listen to a new episode of the Chip SID show with Max Hall. An hour long classic and new SID music.

FlashBack - Spring is on the air | You can listen to a new FlashBack podcast with lots of music. In this episode: NabilAmin179 - Pinkia's Space Trip, DJ Uranus - Fly away, A-lin - Cool, Look and Zalza - Little computer boy, Confuzed generation - Laxity of Vibrants, Cs127 - Stars, 240-185 - UN Owen, Cutcreator - Glenzpiration, ExplosionTimer - Raiu, Delta X of Noise - Master of Orion, MrGamer - 8-Bit Love, Xerxes - Fuk, Inactivee - Point of No Return, Pegasus - Feelings, RepellantMold - Jaded Nostalgia, Trim - Cheetahmen and Skaven252 - War in the Middle Earth.

Commodore.software | The web page Commodore.software has had an update with many new items: Disky Business, Decision Maker, Compute's Gazette SID Collection, Turbo MIRV Manual, Microlog SWL Cartridge Manual, SuperKey Manual, RTC Master 128 Docs, Kwik-Load Manual, Cave of the Word Wizard User's Manual, Ivory BBS v3.2, Activision's Commodore 64 15-Pack Docs & History and Commodore Store Demos.

GadgetUK164 - Amiga repairs | You can now watch a new video from the GadgetUK164 YouTube channel. In this video, a couple of repairs on the Amiga: new CPU socket, pin replacement, 68882 testing and watching paint dry.

Hidden Key - C64 | Hidden Key is a new game for the Commodore C64 computer, developed by Iceout. In this game you need to find the hidden key to open the exit.

Passione Amiga 18 | Passione Amiga is an Italian printed Amiga magazine. In this edition: News, Karate Champ, Super Delivery Boy: The Holiday Shift 2023, AMI H.E.R.O., BreakThru, Final Fight Enhanced, Duck Hunt, Ninjaferatu, Spheroid, Tetris1200, Santa's Workout III - Silent Night, RNO Effects, A600GS, A1222Plus, ACube Systems, Amiga GCC, Demo Scene and Back Chat.

Ultimate64 - Firmware v3.11 | In the beginning of this year, Gideon released new firmware for the Ultimate64. Changes in this version: Support for Wi-Fi (Ultimate 64 / Elite), Assembly 64 integration. Support for a web server, JiffyDOS and external drives.

Amiga Future: New downloads | The Amiga Future website has new (full) downloads available: The Puzzle Gallery: At the Carnival and Jonathan. Reuploads: Brainstorm, Burnout, Bonanza Bros, Breathless, Blockhead, Beneath a Steel Sky, Behind the Iron Gate, Boulder Däsh, Cytadela, Cygnus 8, Crystal Kindom Dizzy, Crystal Dragon, Cool Droc Twins, Colossus Chess X, Clockwiser, Charon 5, Castle Kingdoms and Cabal.

Seawolves - C64 | Seawolves is a new game for the Commodore C64 computer, developed by Kodiak. The game has 8 levels with 4 modes: 1 player, 2 players, Wingman and AI Rival mode. A comprehensive manual for the game can be downloaded.

Amiga Addict 28 | Amiga Addict is a digital and printed Amiga magazine. In this edition: SCALA, coverdisk, Alien Breed Special Edition '92, Project-X Special Edition, Assassin Special Edition,Time Bandit, Abbey(s) of the Dead, Spheroid, Stuntman Seymour, Allister Brimble, Deluxe Paint IV's AGA, Phil Nibblelink, Michael Dawes - Creeping Me Out & Wizonk, Almathera Systems Ltd and AmiFox.

Impossible Mission III (preview) - C64 | ICON64 is working on version 3 of the game Impossible Mission. You can view a short video of the work in progress on YouTube.

Hall of Light | An update for the Hall of Light web page: Megablock 2, Crimbo, Cecconoid, Castlevania, Triad: Volume 2, Vocabulary Adventure III, Reading and Thinking I, The Adventures of Genlock Holmes, Wastelands, The Talisman, The Talisman, The unlikely adventure of Edd Schiester #1: Escape from a large Cave, Dungeon Blaster IV: Schorch on Fire, Dreamventure 1 / 2 and Dawn - A new Beginning / Dawn - A new Beginning Remix.

TPUG - Chris Huelsbeck | During the next TPUG (Toronto PET Users Group) meeting, there will be an interview with Chris Huelsbeck. You can join the Zoom meeting on March 21, 2024.

MorphOS Storage | An update for the MorphOS Storage web page: SuDokuL_1.3.lha, Easy2Install_1.0b50.lha, Woof_14.2.0.lha, MirageImager_1.2.lha, Dandanator_1.1.lha, Fallout1-ce_1.1.lha, Albireo_1.6.lha, lwtools-4.22.lha, GitDesktop_0.13.22.lha, Wayfarer_7.5.lha, AmiArcadia_30.81.lha, codesets_6.22.lha, 2nd-Albireo_1.6.lha, MCE_14.61.lha, ReportPlus_8.48.lha, Iris_1.21.lha, SonosController_1.4.lha, iGame_2.4.6.lha, Protrekkr_2.6.5.lha and AppLauncher_2.6.lha.

FREAX - VIC20 | FREAX is a simple Alien shoot 'm up game for the unexpanded Commodore VIC20 computer. The game is developed by orac81, and he also made versions for the Commodore C64 and Plus/4 computers.

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: Kings Quest 3 - To Heir is Human, Kings Quest 2 - Romancing The Throne, Ballmaster, Beach Volley, Beambender, Behind the Iron Gate, Beneath a Steel Sky, Blockhead, Bonanza Bros., Kings Quest - Quest For The Crown and KGB.

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