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This year has brought many exciting developments for Commodore 64 enthusiasts, including the introduction of TurboMaster V3 by Thomas Christoph, developer of COREi64 – a 4 MHz accelerator card that has opened up new dimensions in the performance of this classic machine. The original TurboMaster was released in the 1980s by Schnedler Systems, designed as an …
Coman Castaway is an action-adventure game inspired by Gryzor (Contra) currently in development for the Commodore 64 by Andrzej Krawczyk (GED). Across 14 development diary entries at the moment, the creator provides a detailed, transparent look into the entire process: from early design ideas and gameplay prototypes to animation systems, optimization, and level construction. In …
Lunadia is an upcoming title for the Commodore 64, currently in development by Commodore Spain and scheduled for release in 2025. The game places the player in the role of an astronaut, clad in a white spacesuit, who drifts and maneuvers through a hostile cosmic environment. The setting is dominated by a mysterious purple celestial …
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Stirring Dragon Games has unveiled the latest progress on Unknown Realm: The Siege Perilous, an original role‑playing game in development for both PC and the Commodore 64. Designed as a complete, self‑contained experience, the project aims to deliver a fully realized RPG that stands on its own rather than relying on nostalgia. Unknown Realm: The …
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Vision BASIC is a commercial development environment for the Commodore 64 released in 2022, created by American programmer Dennis Osborn. His goal was to create a BASIC language that is not only easy to learn, but can also be compiled into machine code, thus maximizing the performance of the C64. C-64 BASIC might be your …
DotBASIC Plus is a powerful and elegant extension to the classic Commodore 64 BASIC language which introduces over 100 new commands. If you are interested in BASIC programming for the C-64, then you have probably used a BASIC Extension at some point. Other than Simon's Basic it offers a clean, unified command structure. Every new …
Video Chess 2025 is a direct port and reimplementation of Atari's original 4 KB chess engine, adapted for the Commodore 64 and VIC-20. It supports all chess rules, including castling, en passant, pawn promotion, and checkmate. Video Chess is a chess game released by Atari in November 1979 for the Atari VCS / 2600, programmed …
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The Chat64 Cartridge is a modern expansion module designed and developed by Bart Venneker and Theo van den Beld for giving new life into your Commodore 64. It transforms your retro machine into a communication hub, bridging the gap between old computing technology and today's digital world, while preserving the charm of the original hardware. …
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A game developed by Karsten Senkel, which is very impressive in the space shooter category and should not be missed. Action-packed space spectacle that will keep you glued to the screen for hours. After starting you first have to navigate through an asteroid field defended by alien spaceships. Unlike other similar games, your spaceship has …
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Tiny Quest 2 is a forthcoming platform-adventure that preserves the series’ emphasis on precise level design and rewarding exploration while adopting a cleaner, more contemporary visual direction. Overview Tiny Quest 2 is built around a compact, focused experience meant to deliver tight play sessions and meaningful discoveries. The game’s structure centers on concise goals and …
