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Amiga Addict 32 | Amiga Addict is a digital and printed Amiga magazine. In this edition: The Collyer Brothers, Tony - Montezuma's Gold, Shift, ImageFX, Drawbridge drive, Bloodline, QWAK, Bill's Tomato Game and Soccer Kid.

Quantum Soundtracker - C64 | Quantum Soundtracker is a 3-channel sample-based tracker with 16 kHz mixing rate and internal 8-bit resolution. The editor loads 8-bit mono raw samples. The output resolution is about 6.5 bits on a standard computer. The Quantum Soundtracker program is developed by Aleksi Eeben.

SIDKick pico - update | SIDKick pico is an inexpensive dual-SID-replacement without making compromises regarding quality. It also emulates Sound Expander/FM and has a built-in PRG launcher. The new firmware offers the possibility to flash PRGs from disk, adds diagnostics and more paddle configuration options.
There is also a new hardware variant which hosts the microcontroller, flash, DAC, op-amp etc. on a footprint only slightly larger than an original SID chip.

Programming Redux - sharkC64 | Mauno Rönkkö is developing a new programming language for the Commodore C64 computer, called sharkC64. It comes bundled with a compiler and an integrated development environment. You can watch many videos where Mauno shows how to use sharkC64.

Amiga Micropython | Amiga Micropython is a fork of the MicroPython project for the Amiga computers (running Amiga OS 3.1). This program is still in development, but it can already be used.

Disk Manager 5.0 - C64 | Disk Manager is a new program for working with diskettes for the Commodore C64 computer, developed by Skylord64. The features are: DOS commands (delete, rename and copy), view and organize the directory structure of your diskettes, fast format and change the disk-header.

Jan Beta - A500 case | A new YouTube video from Jan Beta is now available. In this video, Jan shows the new replacement case for the Amiga 500 computer from A1200net. Besides the original colour it is also available in black and transparent.

FairLight TV | You can now watch a new episode of the FairLight TV YouTube channel. In this video: A review of the 8Bitdo mechanical keyboard.

Linus Akesson - The Tenor Commodordion | The Tenor Commodordion is an ergonomically improved version of the Commodordion. This musical instrument, developed by Linus Akesson, combines an accordion with a Commodore C64 computer.

Yawning Angel Retro - AMOS | You can watch a new video from the Yawning Angel Retro YouTube channel. In this episode: How you can use speech in your AMOS programs.

TheRetroChannel - 1084 repair | Mark Sawicki has made a new video for his YouTube channel. In this video Mark shows how to repair a Commodore 1084 monitor, with the help of Mr. Lurch.

Spotless 2.3.0 - AmigaOS 4 | Spotless is a debugging program for AmigaOS 4. This program is developed by Alfkil Thorbjørn Wennermark. Changes in this version: Improvements for the stabs interpreter to handle new style of gcc 11.

Anykey V1.7 | Anykey is a program, developed by T'Pau, for the Commodore C64, 128, Plus/4, PET, MEGA65 or an emulator to test the keyboard, but also the joysticks, mouse, light-pen etc.

The Chaotic Dungeon - AROS | The Chaotic Dungeon is a new game for AROS. The original game is developed by Space.cpp and the AROS version is from retrofaza. In the game you must fight your way through the dungeon defeating enemies and collecting items. Can you reach end and defeat the guardian?

Sperrstunde - C64 | Sperrstunde is a new game for the Commodore C64 computer. The game is developed by Wil (code) and Logiker (pixels). The game was released at the Vintage Computing Carinthia $2B meeting.

Dr. Dangerous - Amiga | Dr. Dangerous is a game for the Amiga computer, developed by HooGames. In the game you must help Dr. Victor Dangerous, to find enough batteries to restore the station's computers and regain control. But be aware of the strange creatures that will attack you.

FREEZE64 - 69 | FREEZE64 is a fanzine for Commodore 64 gamers and hackers. In this edition: Timo's Castle, Andrew Braybrook, Scorpius, Imhotep, The Last V8, 19 - Part 1: Boot Camp, Almazz, Grant Harrison (Underwurlde, Chase H.Q. 2, Super Monaco Grand Prix & Knight Rider), Harharagon, Built-In Cheats, Blue Moon and Inbread.

Michael Martin - A500 programming | Michael Martin is writing a blog about programming on the Amiga A500 computer. A few examples are: Direct Keyboard Access, Bare-Metal Startup Code, Using Our Full Power, Completing The Display, Alternate Graphics Memory Layouts, Mode Switching, Drawing a Bitmap on the Bare Metal and The Original Chip Set.

C64games.de | The web page c64games.de had an update. You can now find 7317 games on this web page. The new games are: Boulder Dash 5 (Szipeti), Boulder Dash 8 (Szipeti), Boulderdan 1 and Boulderdan 2.

Laird's Lair - Commodore VIC20 | You can watch a new video from the Laird's Lair YouTube-channel. In this video: The 8-bit Commodore VIC20 computer.

Return Sonderheft #3 | Return magazine is a German printed magazine for classic computers and consoles. In this edition: Enchanted Scepters, Kings Quest, MacVentures, Space Quest, Maniac Mansion, Leisure Suit Larry, Police Quest, Zak McKracken, Snatcher, Neuromancer, Indiana Jones The Last Crusade, The Colonel's Bequest, Loom, Secret of Monkey Island Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge. Gobliiins 1-3, Indiana Jones 4, Indiana Jones 5, Kyrandia 1-3, Star Trek, Sherlock Holmes 1+2, Day of the Tentacle, Sam & Max, Shadow of the Comet, Simon the Sorcerer 1+2, Gabriel Knight, Eric the Unready, Myst, Full Throttle, The Dig, Discworld +2, Phantasmagoria, Baphomets Fluch, The Last Express, The Curse of Monkey Island, Blade Runner, Grim Fandango, The Whispered World, Return to Monkey Island, Thimbleweed Park, Al Lowe, David Fox, Bob Bates, Revolution Software, Sierra On-Line, Lucasfilm Games and Legend Entertainment.

Mega65 | Paul Gardner-Stephen is working on a FPGA version of the Commodore C65. His goal is to make an 8-bit computer for the 21st century. Most recent updates: Tracking down 1581 lock-up on R3 boards and Hardware Accelerated IEC Controller (5).

Amiga Bill - Podcast | You can now watch a new episode from the Amiga Bill podcast. In this episode: Andy Warhol, AmiWest, Amiga Classic X-Out, A600GS - Super Skidmarks, Holy Warrior, The Crimson Diamond and Ron's Computer Videos - Retro Repair Roundtable.

Commodore.software | The web page Commodore.software has had an update with many new items: DiskAligner, Lynx XVII, Adventures in Narnia Manual, Denise 2.3, CUL-DE-SAC 128, Airport 128, VICE 1.0a, CMD RAMLink User's Manual, Mathematics on the Commodore 64, DiskAligner Instruction Manual, Super File Backup and Utilities v1.0, Gothmog's Lair Manual, Boulderdash 128, Coil Cop Instruction Manual, Face Bender 128, True Paint I, Authenticalc 128, Grafix-Link v1.0, Xetec Serial Printer Interface Manual, Easy Working Planner v1.01, SAMCoupe, Easy Working Filer v1.01, Computeryes Owners Manual and Enigmuh Cipher.

Serena - Amiga | Serena is an experimental operating system for 32bit Amiga computers, developed by Dietmar Planitzer. The kernel is object-oriented and designed to be cross-platform and future-proof. The features are: Dispatch queues, virtual processors, memory management, SerenaFS file system, ROM and RAM-disks, floppy disk driver, Zorro II & III, keyboard, mouse, joystick, paddles, light pens and a graphics driver.

River Barrage - C64 | River Barrage is a new game for the Commodore C64 computer developed by Alf Yngve and Richard Bayliss. A terrorist group wants to destroy a dam and flood the villages in the neighbourhood. Your mission is to guide your boat through the National Park and prevent the terrorist group from destroying the dam.

Retro Gaming Library: Amiga Edition | Anton and Jarret started a Kickstarter campaign to make a games guide for the Amiga computer. The book will be filled with over 300 game reviews spanning the Amiga's lifespan from 1985 to 1997. Each review features beautiful, crisp images of the game, its box art, and title screen.

DS3231 RTC - C64 | Timo Voutilainen has written a blog about how to connect a RTC module to the Commodore C64 computer. A RTC is a Real Time Clock and can be used by a computer to display the current time and date. Timo has also made a program to set the time and date, and there is also a driver available for GEOS.

Hall of Light | An update for the Hall of Light web page: Edukacja Zestaw 27, Test Prawa Jazdy Kat.B część 1 v1.5, KulMan, Space Baller, Enterprise, Defender II, Vabank, Genetic Species, World Odyssey, Sturmtruppen: The Videogame, A320 Airbus, ADI French: GCSE Pack, Mix It!, Reversi (Techland), King Kong, ADI French: 14/15 Years, Was ist Das, Statki, Łowca Głów, Skarb Templariuszy, Sink Or Swim, MegaBlast, Eskadra and TNT Wrestling.

FairLight TV | You can now watch a new episode of the FairLight TV YouTube channel. In this video: An explanation of the SD2IEC device for the Commodore C64 computer.

MorphOS Storage | An update for the MorphOS Storage web page: WinAction_1.4.lha, Tree_2.1.3.lha, Easy2Install_1.0b55.lha, AmiArcadia_33.0.lha, CardsMakingKit_2.0.lha, Iris_1.32.lha, YouTube-Extractor_2.7.lha, fheroes2_1.1.1.lha, SDL_2.30.5_Libraries.lha, OpenFodder_1.9.2.lha, Easy2Compile_1.3.lha, GitDesktop_0.16.30.lha, rxcharsets-0.1.lha, Crono_3.0.lha, Pangomonium_2.0.lha, ReportPlus_8.60.lha, MCE_15.11.lha, gasm80.lha, TMSColor-2.3.lha and CVBasic-0.5.1.lha.

TheRetroChannel - C64 repair | Mark Sawicki has made a new video for his YouTube channel. In this video Mark shows how to repair a Commodore C64 computer.

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