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BastichB 64K Presents a Joan of Arc Review and Developer Interviews

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Published: September 21, 2026 12:50

BastichB 64K reviews Joan of Arc: Deus Contra Machinam and interviews GriffonSoft creators Ola Zandelin and Dennis Gustafsson. The post BastichB 64K Presents a Joan of Arc Review and Developer Interviews appeared first on The Oasis BBS.

Phaze101 Plays New Amiga Game Releases

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Published: September 21, 2026 12:40

Phaze101 plays six new Amiga projects, including Foxy Run, Arrows, Sparkpaw, Sonic the Hedgehog, Node, and Rescue on Fractalus. The post Phaze101 Plays New Amiga Game Releases appeared first on The Oasis BBS.

Mint Software Brings Modern Media to the Amiga 1200

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Published: September 21, 2026 12:30

Retro BB demonstrates four Mint applications that bring streaming audio, network printing, scanning, and online video to an accelerated Amiga 1200. The post Mint Software Brings Modern Media to the Amiga 1200 appeared first on The Oasis BBS.

Amiga 3000 Restoration Rescues a Moldy Machine

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Published: September 21, 2026 12:20

Chris Edwards Restoration tackles a filthy Amiga 3000 from the Vintage Computer Federation Museum. Moldy drives and a noisy hard disk make this a memorable repair. The post Amiga 3000 Restoration Rescues a Moldy Machine appeared first on The Oasis BBS.

Colors of V C64 Turns Light Into a Weapon

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Published: September 21, 2026 12:10

7 Towers Soft Games brings Colors of V to the Commodore 64 and MSX2, where three color filters control the entire battlefield. The post Colors of V C64 Turns Light Into a Weapon appeared first on The Oasis BBS.

Alien Breed Re:Review: Tower Assault Earns 9/10

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Published: September 21, 2026 12:00

UK Gaming Network reassesses Alien Breed: Tower Assault for the Amiga. Brian examines its history, nonlinear structure, solo difficulty, and co-op gameplay. The post Alien Breed Re:Review: Tower Assault Earns 9/10 appeared first on The Oasis BBS.

Type-N-Fire Type-In Packs Arcade Action Into 3K

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Published: September 18, 2026 13:30

The C64 Appreciation Society types in Type-N-Fire, a compact Commodore 64 typing game filled with clever programming techniques. The post Type-N-Fire Type-In Packs Arcade Action Into 3K appeared first on The Oasis BBS.

Heartbeat Soundtracker C64 Brings Sample Tracking to the Ultimate

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Published: September 18, 2026 13:20

MonroeWorld demonstrates Heartbeat Soundtracker, a music creation package that uses the Commodore 64 Ultimate’s FPGA hardware and expanded memory. The post Heartbeat Soundtracker C64 Brings Sample Tracking to the Ultimate appeared first on The Oasis BBS.

OSG Ranks the Top 20 Amiga Games of 1990

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Published: September 18, 2026 13:10

OSG returns to The Amiga Years to rank 20 standout releases from 1990, covering arcade action, strategy, racing, sports, and simulations. The post OSG Ranks the Top 20 Amiga Games of 1990 appeared first on The Oasis BBS.

Visual Assembler 2.4.3 Adds SID Effects and Safer D64 Editing

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Published: September 18, 2026 13:00

Visual Assembler 2.4.3 expands its SID tracker and introduces safer D64 editing. The free development suite supports modern systems and C64 hardware. The post Visual Assembler 2.4.3 Adds SID Effects and Safer D64 Editing appeared first on The Oasis BBS.

C64 Game Creator Beta Nears Release for ARM-Based Macs

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Published: September 18, 2026 12:50

Sassoft is preparing a C64 Game Creator beta for ARM-based Macs. Paid Patreon members will receive early access and can submit feedback. The post C64 Game Creator Beta Nears Release for ARM-Based Macs appeared first on The Oasis BBS.

CHROMABLAST Amiga Shooter Enters Playable Beta

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Published: September 18, 2026 12:40

GuruVision has released a playable beta of CHROMABLAST, a new vertical shooter for OCS, ECS, and AGA Amiga systems. The post CHROMABLAST Amiga Shooter Enters Playable Beta appeared first on The Oasis BBS.

Video Game Color Cycling Animates Static Images

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Published: September 18, 2026 12:30

Modern Vintage Gamer explains how developers animated static artwork through palette changes instead of storing extra frames. The post Video Game Color Cycling Animates Static Images appeared first on The Oasis BBS.

V8rms Game Preview Shows Artillery Battles on the Commodore 64

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Published: September 18, 2026 12:20

V8id has released a tech preview of V8rms, a Worms-style artillery game in development for the Commodore 64. The post V8rms Game Preview Shows Artillery Battles on the Commodore 64 appeared first on The Oasis BBS.

Elite 0x10 Brings Classic Space Trading to the Commander X16

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Published: September 18, 2026 12:10

Elite 0x10 brings the landmark 1984 space trading game to the Commander X16. The free fan project has an estimated 2026 completion date. The post Elite 0x10 Brings Classic Space Trading to the Commander X16 appeared first on The Oasis BBS.

Kalevala RPG Release Brings Finnish Folklore to Commodore Systems

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Published: September 18, 2026 12:00

MacAllu’s Kalevala adapts Finland’s national epic into a new role-playing game for Commodore systems and Android devices. The post Kalevala RPG Release Brings Finnish Folklore to Commodore Systems appeared first on The Oasis BBS.

xSysInfo 0.10.0 Adds WhichAmiga-Compatible Reports

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Published: September 17, 2026 12:50

xSysInfo 0.10.0 brings WhichAmiga-compatible output and a new software overview to classic Amiga systems. The release contains 32 commits. The post xSysInfo 0.10.0 Adds WhichAmiga-Compatible Reports appeared first on The Oasis BBS.

Amiga LightWaveRTG Brings 24-Bit Graphics to the Classic 3D Package

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Published: September 17, 2026 12:40

Hold and Modify tests the fan-made LightWaveRTG update with movable panels, color previews, and improved rendering on the Amiga. The post Amiga LightWaveRTG Brings 24-Bit Graphics to the Classic 3D Package appeared first on The Oasis BBS.

Legacy of the Ancients Gets a Fresh Commodore 64 Review

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Published: September 17, 2026 12:30

Cheeky Commodore Gamer revisits a Commodore 64 RPG filled with dungeon mapping, gambling, crime, magic, and strange museum exhibits. The post Legacy of the Ancients Gets a Fresh Commodore 64 Review appeared first on The Oasis BBS.

Retronauts Assemble Event Planned for Surbiton

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Published: September 17, 2026 12:20

Retronaut visits the Surbiton venue for Retronauts Assemble, a new open-platform retro computing event planned for Halloween. The post Retronauts Assemble Event Planned for Surbiton appeared first on The Oasis BBS.

Alicia1200 Scandoubler Adds Internal VGA Output

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Published: September 17, 2026 12:10

Rickard Reloaded demonstrates an internal scandoubler for the Alicia1200 Mini-ITX Amiga-compatible motherboard. The post Alicia1200 Scandoubler Adds Internal VGA Output appeared first on The Oasis BBS.

8×8 Trek C64 Port Joins Version 0.16.0

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Published: September 17, 2026 12:00

Version 0.16.0 adds a Commodore 64 port to 8x8 Trek, a remake of Nels Anderson’s EGA Trek built around one shared game core. The post 8×8 Trek C64 Port Joins Version 0.16.0 appeared first on The Oasis BBS.

Multi Floppy Commander 1.5 Adds Tapecart SD Support

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Published: September 16, 2026 12:40

Chicken 64 updates Multi Floppy Commander with Tapecart SD support, more disk image formats, improved colors, and automatic turbo handling. The post Multi Floppy Commander 1.5 Adds Tapecart SD Support appeared first on The Oasis BBS.

Mini-ITX Amiga Boards: The Story of Denise and Alicia

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Published: September 16, 2026 12:30

Stefan “Shoe” Nillander from Enterlogic shares how Amy, Denise, and Alicia brought classic Amiga hardware to the Mini-ITX format. The post Mini-ITX Amiga Boards: The Story of Denise and Alicia appeared first on The Oasis BBS.

Retro Tech Insanity Tests C64 Memory Banking

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Published: September 16, 2026 12:20

Retro Tech Insanity turns three unused processor port pins into a bank-switching system for a modified Commodore 64 with 128K of SRAM. The post Retro Tech Insanity Tests C64 Memory Banking appeared first on The Oasis BBS.

Breadbin466 Accuracy Update 0.12.1 Refines C64 Emulation

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Published: September 16, 2026 12:10

Breadbin466 0.12.1 corrects hardware behavior across its Commodore 64 components and places the emulator under the MIT License. The post Breadbin466 Accuracy Update 0.12.1 Refines C64 Emulation appeared first on The Oasis BBS.

SharkC64 Library Modules Join the Project View

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Published: September 16, 2026 12:00

Programming Redux demonstrates SharkC64’s new Libraries section, protected source code, reusable modules, and project diagram support. The post SharkC64 Library Modules Join the Project View appeared first on The Oasis BBS.

Ozark Softscape: The People Behind M.U.L.E., Seven Cities of Gold, and Heart of Africa

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Published: September 15, 2026 13:20

Dan Bunten was the driving force behind Ozark Softscape, but he did not create its landmark games alone. Bill Bunten, Jim Rushing, Alan Watson, and Roy Glover helped turn ambitious ideas into M.U.L.E., The Seven Cities of Gold, Heart of Africa, and other…

LouD Opens Orders for USBSID-Pico Blue PCB

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Published: September 15, 2026 13:10

LouD has opened a small production run for the blue USBSID-Pico v1.5c board through SmallRun. Orders close October 1, 2026. The post LouD Opens Orders for USBSID-Pico Blue PCB appeared first on The Oasis BBS.

Shadow Snare Interview With Michael Cranford

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Published: September 15, 2026 13:00

Matt Barton interviews The Bard’s Tale creator Michael Cranford about Shadow Snare, his return to 6510 assembly, and plans for the new Commodore 64 RPG. The post Shadow Snare Interview With Michael Cranford appeared first on The Oasis BBS.

MTerm 0.21 Adds New BBS Display Options for MorphOS

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Published: September 15, 2026 12:50

MTerm 0.21 gives MorphOS users new display settings, revised C64 fullscreen scaling, and fixes for duplicate keyboard input. The post MTerm 0.21 Adds New BBS Display Options for MorphOS appeared first on The Oasis BBS.

One POKE Art Turns the C64 Into a Drawing Tool

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Published: September 15, 2026 12:40

Retro Rottie turns the Commodore 64 cursor keys into a drawing tool with one POKE. The video covers colors, editing techniques, and reset options. The post One POKE Art Turns the C64 Into a Drawing Tool appeared first on The Oasis BBS.

Amigo 0.7.7 Adds New Boot Diagnostics

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Published: September 15, 2026 12:30

Thomas Luebker releases Amigo 0.7.7 with new tools that identify Kickstart, machine, and disk configuration problems. The post Amigo 0.7.7 Adds New Boot Diagnostics appeared first on The Oasis BBS.

MonroeWorld Explores ISEPIC Cartridge History and Hardware

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Published: September 15, 2026 12:20

Shane Monroe examines the ISEPIC cartridge, its unusual hardware, disk-based tools, and mixed results with several Commodore 64 games. The post MonroeWorld Explores ISEPIC Cartridge History and Hardware appeared first on The Oasis BBS.

MintAMP 1.3.0 Release Improves Amiga Audio Decoders

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Published: September 15, 2026 12:10

MintAMP 1.3.0 introduces CPU-specific math routines for AAC, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, and WMA playback on classic Amiga systems. The post MintAMP 1.3.0 Release Improves Amiga Audio Decoders appeared first on The Oasis BBS.

Pirate Raider Release Brings Naval Action to the Commodore 64

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Published: September 15, 2026 12:00

Pirate Raider sends Commodore 64 players across random island chains to hunt treasure, battle Navy ships, and survive long enough to retire rich. The post Pirate Raider Release Brings Naval Action to the Commodore 64 appeared first on The Oasis BBS.