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Salix8 Sunset is a Commodore 64 game developed by DataDoor and originally commissioned as one of four microgames for ACMI’s Game Worlds exhibition; the playable preview runs in‑browser via C64 emulation and the team plan a larger deluxe release with a full SID soundtrack in a future 2026 version. The project centres on a simple, …
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One of the most fascinating retro projects of recent years is underway: LittleBigPlanet, the iconic PlayStation 3 platformer, is being reimagined for the Commodore 64. Even more remarkable, the developer behind this demake is none other than Marcos Healey, co-founder of Media Molecule and creative director of the original game. How Did the Idea Begin? …
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576 KByte was launched in June 1990 in Hungary as a computer and video game magazine. Its name was symbolic: by adding the Commodore 64’s 64 KB of memory to the Amiga’s 512 KB RAM, you got 576 – a clever nod to the two most popular platforms of the era. The magazine played a …
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In the early 1980s, the Commodore 64 became one of the most beloved home computers of all time. For millions of users, the journey into digital worlds began not with instant access, but with the slow, deliberate ritual of loading software from cassette tapes. This process was more than just a technical necessity—it was an …
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Novotrade International was one of Hungary’s pioneering software companies, and it played a key role in the early days of video game development—especially during the Commodore 64 era. Founded in the early 1980s, Novotrade quickly became a bridge between Eastern Europe and the Western gaming market, producing games that reached audiences far beyond the Iron …
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Komoda & Amiga Plus (K&A+) is a vibrant, international magazine dedicated to the legendary Commodore and Amiga computer systems. Published quarterly in both print and digital formats, each issue delivers over 80 pages of fresh, colorful, and engaging content for retro computing fans around the world. What Makes K&A+ Special? History & Nostalgia: Dive into …
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A true gem for retro gaming fans has arrived: the legendary crossover makes its return on the Commodore 64 and C128. The Stronger Edition is not just an update, but a refined, faster, and more powerful experience that faithfully brings back the arcade spirit to the 8-bit era. The Stronger Edition includes a total of 32 fighters …
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On August 23, 2025, the legendary Quantum group dropped a fresh release for the LuheCon #25 event that thrilled retro gaming fans: Impossamole +12HDGF (v2) for the Commodore 64. This isn’t just a nostalgic throwback—it’s a technically refined and feature-packed version of the classic platformer that originally debuted in 1990. What Is Impossamole? Originally developed …
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Developed by Alberto (BCO) Sgaggero in 2024, The Slot-tastic C=64 Slot Machine is a compact slot machine simulation written in Commodore 64 V2 BASIC. Originally created for the VIC-20 as part of the “Slot Machine Game Simulation Challenge” organized by the Facebook group Retro Programmers Inside, it was later ported to the C64. Gameplay Start …
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Caprica Defense is a thrilling space shooter by Peter Otto set in the universe of Battlestar Galactica. With fast-paced action and strategic depth, this game brings interstellar warfare to life. Story & Atmosphere The game follows the dramatic Cylon assault on Caprica and the human colonies. You pilot a Colonial Viper starfighter, tasked with defending …
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