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MultiColor v0.1.1 (Win32/Linux/OSx) released by Skoe

February 26th, 2009 No comments

MultiColourMultiColor is an image manipulation tool for Commodore 8-bit computers’ graphics formats. It is an old-school painting program for graphicians but not an image converter. Currently VIC-II multicolor bitmap is the only supported image format.

Features:

  • Written in C++, so it’s quite fast and no special runtime is required.
  • Can be compiled for many platforms, because it uses wxWidgets.
  • Can load Koala and Amica, file type is detected independently from file name.
  • Behaviour when hitting the color-per-cell-limit can be selected.
  • Undo/redo.
  • Tools with realtime preview (e.g. Line)
  • Basic TV emulation.
  • Zoom, with grid at higher zoom factors.

source: multicolor.berlios.de

SidPlay v2.5 (M$ Windows) by Inge

February 23rd, 2009 No comments

sidplay257Thanks to Inge, now the samples waveform of Fanta in Space are working on this one too!

source: noname.c64.org hvsc.c64.org

MUCSU-Hires Converter – (C) 2009 Algorithm / Algotech

February 23rd, 2009 No comments

This program converts images to a new c64 graphic format known as MUCSU Hires (MUltiColor Sprite Underlay Hires). It is merely a hiresolution bitmap image with an X expanded multicolor sprite underlay. The Hires underlay variant of this mode has been created before (known as extended hires).

After reading a few forum posts mentioning that the multicolor version of this mode was unrealistic and would provide too many restrictions, I decided to produce this converter to prove that this is not the case as well as wanting to use this particular format for my own production.

source: noname.c64.org

Commodore 1530 (C2N) Datasette (2nd Generation)

February 22nd, 2009 No comments

Autopsy:

Description:

  • Country: Usa
  • Most Common: Usa/Europe
  • Rarity: Unrare
  • Year: ????

from Wikipedia:

The Commodore 1530 (C2N) Datasette (a portmanteau of data and cassette), was Commodore’s dedicated computer tape recorder.

It provided access to an inexpensive storage medium for Commodore’s 8-bit home/personal computers, notably the PET, VIC-20, and C64. A physically similar model Commodore 1531 was made for the Commodore 16 and Plus/4 series computers.

source: Wikipedia

C64 Pixel Art by Leon/Chorus, Resource, Singular

February 22nd, 2009 No comments

C64 Pixel Art by Leon/Chorus, Resource, Singular

source: noname.c64.org

Categories: C64/SX64, DTV, News & Rumors, Today

C64 Pixel Art by Carrion

February 20th, 2009 No comments

C64 Pixel Art by Carrion.

source: carrionpixels.wordpress.com

Categories: C64/SX64, DTV, News & Rumors, Today

Timanthes 3.0 beta by Mirage/Focus

February 20th, 2009 No comments

timanthesMirage has released a new version of this cool painting program can support C64 graphics mode with file export in (.PRG) format.

This version needs windows 2000 or higher and dotnet 2.0, which you can download from microsoft.

source: noname.c64.org

SHO-FLI Converter Update 3 – (C) 2009 Algorithm / Algotech

February 18th, 2009 1 comment

soh-fli-nflSHO-FLI (Sprite Hires OVerlay FLI/Sprite OVerlay Hires FLI) is a custom c64 graphic mode which features a hiresolution spriteoverlay in one color over a FLI image.

It works in exactly the same way as the SHFLI mode but the image data is wider due to using 1 sprite overlay (rather than two in SHFLI) – This GFX mode is also known as SHF-XL originally invented by Crossbow/Crest. I created this Application because this gfx mode is rather awkward to paint in.  Plus there does not seem to be any converters released.

HISTORY:

UPDATE 3 – 17/02/09

  • Selective ordered dither implemented – now default  Dithers pixels only if they dont fall in the c64 color range.
  • White is now displayed as white.
  • Ability to select background color (for asthetic purposes only. does not affect the 144×168 image)

source: noname.c64.org

Mini Game Compo 2009 – Container 1k C64 Game

February 18th, 2009 No comments

Here’s yet another entry for the 1K games category. This time round it is Container for the Commodore C64.

Game Description:

Collect the containers before your energy runs out.

source: minigamecomp.org.uk

Categories: C64/SX64, DTV, News & Rumors, Today

Some Amiga stuff donated to me by a friend

February 18th, 2009 No comments

Gallery / Autopsy:

Stuff Donated:

  • 1 x Amiga 500 with 512k expansion and Kickstart Switch.
  • 1 x Joystick Quickshot II Plus.
  • 2 x Joystick Slik Stik from Suncom.
  • 1 x New Genlock from Logica
  • 2 x Amiga 500 Mouse.
  • 2 x Amiga 500 Powersupply.
  • 2 x 1084S Amiga 500 Cables.
  • 1 x Scart Amiga 500 Cable.
  • 1 x RF Cable.
  • 2 x Amiga 520 Modulator.
  • 1 x Amiga Eye Video Digitizer.
  • 2 x Bulk Joystick.
  • Amiga Workbench Disk (Original).

Thanks to Piero.

from Wikipedia:

The Amiga 500, also known as the A500, was the first “low-end” Commodore Amiga 16/32-bit multimedia home/personal computer. It was announced at the winter Consumer Electronics Show in January 1987, at the same time as the high-end Amiga 2000, and competed directly against the Atari 520ST. The A500 was released in mid 1987 at the price of 595.95 USD without monitor.

source: Wikipedia

Island of Secrets adventure for VIC20, 40 cols (+24K)

February 17th, 2009 No comments

islandofsecretsFAT40 and Orion made a VIC20 version of the game Island of Secrets.

The game itself is simple and the parser limited, but the atmosphere is good, thanks also to the excellent manual, with comic-style drawings and nice descriptions.

source: Denial forum

My daughter and I at work ;-D

February 16th, 2009 No comments

KoalaLinker v0.1 [win/dos/linux/osx]

February 16th, 2009 No comments

KoalaLinker released by Scout of Onslaught. Koalalinker is a simple but a very great ShowPic for Koala Pictures.

source: noname.c64.org

Two new games for Commodore VIC-20

February 15th, 2009 No comments

Download:

source: Petscii Forums

Commodore SX 64 with some Fix/Enhancement

February 15th, 2009 29 comments
SX64

Autopsy:

Description:

  • Country: USA
  • Most Common: USA/Europe
  • Rarity: Very rare
  • Year: 1983
  • Price: $995

Fix/Enhancement:

  • Added a Fan.
  • ASSY fix from Commodore.
  • I/O Fastloader fix.
  • Userport GND  fix.
  • Jiffy Kernel (C64/1541).

from Wikipedia:

The Commodore SX-64, also known as the Executive 64, or VIP-64 in Europe, was a portable, briefcase/suitcase-size “luggable” version of the popular Commodore 64 home computer and holds the distinction of being the first full-color portable computer.

The SX-64 featured a built-in five-inch composite monitor and a built-in 1541 floppy drive. It weighed 23 lb (10.5 kg). The machine was carried by its sturdy handle, which doubled as an adjustable stand. It was announced in January 1983 and released a year later, at $995.

source: Wikipedia Oldcomputers