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EXCLUSIVE: New retro Star Wars game – JarJar64

New indie developer DirtyDeeds has announced a brand-new Commodore64 title starring everyone's favourite Star Wars character - Jar Jar Binks. DannyD, the main coder of the game, has recently taken a career break from corporate coding and wanted to do something more akin to bedroom coding - something he wished he had done more of as a kid on his trusty C64. JarJar64 is a flip-screen action platformer, where you
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Charity retro gaming live stream promises a galaxy of stars!

Couldn't make it to ZZAP! Live this year? Weren't able to get to Play Blackpool? Unable to travel to the upcoming CRASH Live? Gutted that you'll have missed out on all kinds of retro gaming chat and shenanigans? Well, fear not, as this Sunday sees an event where you can enjoy all of this and more from the comfort of your own home! Renowned retro YouTuber Alan 'Mamemeister' Stewart will
Protovision update
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Protovision update – Lykia/A Pig Quest/Protopad

Lykia and A Pig Quest cartridge order update Due to their size, C64 games Lykia and A Pig Quest will be presented in a new cartridge design currently under development. This process has been slow as Protovision has run into issues with the original PCB prototype not being compliant with EU laws and then the revised prototypes being held up in customs for over 3 months. The good news is
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SNK vs Capcom on the C64 gets an Alpha release

Six months ago we brought you news of an early demo of SNK vs Capcom on the Commodore 64. Developers Jon Eggelton and Gianluca Alberico have now released an Alpha version, stating that engine enhancements have all been implemented, and music has been added to the game. You can download the alpha version here, or check out the impressive gameplay below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dboMkEPMb40&ab_channel=RetroGL
Dagon's Awakening
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Dagon’s Awakening – a new game coming from Bobr.Games

Dagon's Awakening by Vintage Computing Carinthia is now in a complete state and will premier in the "Underwater collection" of four games that have a common theme (Dagon's Awakening, Krakens, Sub Chase 64 and Ray Fish Deluxe). Dagon's Awakening is an adventure game inspired by works of H.P. Lovecraft and will have multiple storylines and end sequences.The OST/soundtrack is available at https://csdb.dk/release/?id=225499 How about the cartridge collection itself? Well, this
Superchase Remix
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Superchase Remix released on the C64

A maze game for the C64 where you try to collect as much treasure as possible, while the Monster of Dungeons tries to stop you! It's also hungry! This is the first C64 game released by JJFlash. You leave a trail while moving, which the Monster follows, but there are ways to make it go astray… Superchase Remix is a game that remixes three different versions of the same game
Flappy Night
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Flappy Night released by Digital Monastery

On All Hallow's Eve, Italian-based Digital Monastery released Flappy Night. You will love this one if you're a fan of the Flappy Bird genre. Need a relaxing game after a hard day's work? Download Flappy Night for free and enjoy the calming game coded by Flavioweb and graphics by Raffox plus a beautiful soundtrack by Gaetano Chiummo. Download: https://csdb.dk/release/?id=225115
Sabre Wulf Remastered Preview
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Sabre Wulf Remastered Preview released

There's no game here yet… but you can explore the map, pick up the amulet pieces and some other objects (not placed in all rooms as yet), and find your way to the end location - which has the gatekeeper. Robert Troughton (Raistlin), the lead developer writes: "We started this project after Jon Eggleton redrew all the tiles for the C64 version of Sabre Wulf. "Oh, I can easily hack