It’s been a while since I added a classic C64 game to my collection. Mercenary Escape from Targ takes the honours for being the first in 2019. It’s in terrific condition, has no tears in the plastic wallet case and the cover insert...
A blog about Commodore 8-bit & 16-bit computers, retro tech and the odd gadget or two…
How to access a network share on the Amiga
After getting it online this has to be the next best thing your can do with your Amiga. Being able to access a network share on...
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Indivision AGA Mk3 Flicker-Fixer
I’ve wanted an Indivision AGA Mk3 flicker-fixer for quite some time but have been stymied by a combination of Brexit and...
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Andy’s Utility Cart Review
In this post I’ll be taking a look at ‘Andy’s Utility Cart’, a collection of 12 utilities (and one music...
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C64 Tape Pulse Visualizer
This cool looking Gizmo is the ‘C64 Tape Pulse Visualizer’ and is the creation of a guy who goes by the handle of...
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Commodore 64 FM Radio Module
If you’ve ever wanted to have an FM radio built into your C64 then your dreams have just come true. I spotted this cool...
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WiC64 Review
The WiC64 might possibly be one of the most interesting devices for the Commodore 64 I’ve seen in years. It’s not...
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Freespin: Play MUSIC & VIDEO from your 1541 Drive!!!
This astonishing little package from Shareware Plus dropped through my letterbox a few days ago. It was nicely presented in a...
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Couple of new game purchases arrived for my Amiga today. Tales of Gorluth and Heroes of Gorluth. These are both brand new games that I freely admit I’d never heard of until stumbling onto them a few weeks ago. These are traditional 16-bit...
After a tiring day at work it’s always great to come home to a nice surprise in the post. When I saw that familiar A5 envelope on the worktop as I hung up my coat I knew exactly what would be inside – Freeze 64 Issue 24! Really...
Just in time for some winter weekend reading in front of the fire – Amiga Future #136 dropped onto my doormat this morning! Looks like it’s going to be a very interesting read as usual. Here’s a quick peak at some of the...
Just received Powerglove Reloaded and Tiger Claw in the post from RGCD and they both look absolutely awesome. The new style of packaging makes them look really premium and they’re going to look amazing displayed on my shelves. ...
This is a quick look at Fire Breath, Little Knight Arthur & Valkyrie Trilogy published by K&A+ Magazine for the Commodore 64. These are basically volumes #2 and #3 of a series. Volume #1 was ‘Single Button Games‘. All the...
Here’s a quick look at what came in my Mayhem in Monsterland 25th Anniversary Collector’s Edition game I received yesterday. I have to say I was super impressed with the design and finish of the box, it looks and feels amazing...
I saw this “C64 LCD Cassette Slideshow” whilst browsing through my twitter feed one night a few weeks ago. The moment it caught my eye I knew I had to have one for my man cave. Today it finally arrived and I’m over the moon...
I’ve had my 1541 Ultimate II+ cart for around a year now. It’s a fantastic modern addition to my Commodore 64 and one that I certainly wouldn’t ever want to be without. However in all that time I’ve never bothered to explore using its built-in...
The latest issue of the relatively new retro/modern gaming mag, Fusion Issue 3 arrived this morning. Had a quick flick through and there’s lots of suitably ‘christmassy’ themed stuff in it to enjoy. The ‘Guide to gifts...
So here’s my look at Farming Simulator C64 Edition and the various options available if you want to get hold of a copy. Apparently this started life as an April fools joke but took on a life of its’ own as one of the programmers had friends...
In this post I’m taking a look at Eight Bit magazine, another new (to me at least) retro computer magazine. I actually ordered these 6 issues 4 months ago as part of a Kickstarter campaign but they took a fair bit longer to arrive than...