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 31. JULY 2004
 SEUCK Central 14:44
SEUCK Central - New location :)

 28. JULY 2004
 new update on Pirate?s Portal 22:37
yep, finally, hope you enjoy it, you morons.

pirates.emucamp.com
Adam Huemer

 26. JULY 2004
 TND Proudly presents Banana Dash 22:10
Yet another new C64 game is available for download. This time is a dodge ?n avoid and collect ?em up called Banana Dash. The sequel to Cherry Dash. Guide Smudge (from Cherry Dash) around the arena, collecting bananas, but watch out for those boulders.

Please download this game and enjoy.

Link updated by MacGyver on 12th December 2006, 14:42 CET


 24. JULY 2004
 Database System 23:06
Here is a program i wrote in 1987 for my computer studies coursework at school. It is a disk based database management system(!) using RELative file types (got me a grade A!)

www.logan-5.co.uk/QLS/database.htm

Many thanks to Nenad Cocic (Cole) for typing in the program from a listing I had (disk was lost many years ago)
 Onslaught update! 04:28
With X-2004 getting closer and closer the Onslaught camp is buzzing with activity.

HEIN DESIGN, former member of Blackmail joined the group as a graphician and musician. He is currently assisting Jazzcat with his new magazine project (which will be released at X-2004).

DaFunk, Jolz, Naphalm and Praiser were moved to the inactive list.

Expect some releases at X-2004 which includes Vandalism News #42, Creepshow 2 and much more.
 Ultimate Mag Archive 574MB Update! 04:21
A huge update to the site. More are on the way, go to mags.c64.org and help support it!

It is the biggest SCENE magazine archive for C64, missing issues of Bullet Proof, Illegal, Milestone and many more!

 23. JULY 2004
 Turrican 3 news 12:04
After we get a lot of response due our contact e-mail, we want to anounce here that aeg is still working on that project. Turrican3 will be out this year, for sure! But please remember that this is a free project. World 4 is ready now and playable, and aeg is working on world 5. And the first musics from Jeff are ready.
So please, stay tuned! As a little give away, you have the opportunity to download a video from world 3-1 here. Enjoy!
 Still a week to do something 09:33
North Party 9.0 in Warsaw starts 30 July. Fancy taking part in one of the competitions?
MUSIC COMPO:
- runnable from basic
- provide SID chip info if necessary
- 3 minutes playtime
GRAPHIC COMPO:
- runnable from basic
- graphic mode doesn’t matter, neither does the size of a pic
4K INTRO COMPO:
- runnable from basic
- loadaddress from $0801 to max. $1801
- 5 minutes playtime
REFLEXTRACKER COMPO:
- 3 minutes playtime
DEMO COMPO:
- runnable from basic
- max. size is 2 disksides
So, if you’ve accidentally got a spare zak, pic, intro (or even a demo) lying somewhere on your hard one, don’t hesitate and pass it on to Elban/Arise: makowski@razorpoint.pl

 22. JULY 2004
 intros.c64.org updated again 21:00
Today we have added 76 intros and 20 groups to the site.

The site now contains 1850 intros, enjoy!

.:The intros.c64.org crew:.
intros.c64.org

 21. JULY 2004
 C128 system info program updated 21:12
A few days ago, I wrote about a C128 system information program I have implemented. Since then, I have corrected a bug that caused lock-ups on NTSC systems, I have improved the look of the program and I have added a number of new detections. The program now detects and reports the following:

* BASIC LO and HI version
* EDITOR/KERNAL version (including language)
* VDC chip version
* The amount of VDC memory
* The version of the SID chip (6581 or 8580). Note that reSID must be enabled in VICE if you want it to work with VICE.
* MMU version (most likely, only one version has been made of the MMU)
* TV system (PAL or NTSC)
* if REU is present and the REU size
* if SuperCPU is present (not sure if this works since I don’t have a SuperCPU to test with)
* attached disk drives including their models

The link to the .zip file containing the .d71 file is here:
w1.865.comhem.se/~u86517142/Disketter/Egna_program_och_projekt/c128_prg.zip .
The program is called "SYSTEM INFO R2A". ("SYSTEM INFO R1A" is the old version.)

If the program reports "UNKNOWN" or similar, I would be grateful if you can send me an email so I can extend the program to recognize more hardware. The email is at the bottom of the page w1.865.comhem.se/~u86517142/c128assembly.htm .
Christian Johansson
 C64 Turkiye #5 is Out! 18:00
The fifth issue of C64 Turkiye is out! Here are the topics:

# Demo Effects (3rd Dimension)
# Hades’ Basic -2
# ROM Routines -2
# Line Cursor
# Upside-Down Character Set
# ...and Boulder Dash :)

Get it from www.c64turkiye.com

 19. JULY 2004
 Spiders-Crew?s "ArachnoPhobic" 23:40
Download "ArachnoPhobic" here.

This download will clear some things up about Spiders-Crew... and ArachnoPhobia.
 primary star compo email 13:42
the compo hotline hotline to send all your stuff to is opened again. so send your compo stuff to: primarystar@role64.com

ps crew

www.role64.com/primarystar

 18. JULY 2004
 Another N0S Release - stay a while... 21:15
...stay forever!!. Or at least until your downloads are done. =-)

Yup, the poor likkle N0S PR Bunny is really overworked right now since today sees the release of Juno first +3DH, Super Zaxxon +4DH, Galaxions +2D, Zorro +3D, Labyrinth D and, coolest of the lot and responsible for the subject line, the fabby Impossible Mission 2 +10D!

As always, you’ll want to aim your browser at nostalgia.c64.org to get ahold of these little bundles of joy. =-)
 Technical data of the new Catweasel MK4 15:48
During the first months of this year, we were totally surprised by the overwhelming demand for Catweasel MK3. All stock has been sold, and even our retail partners do not have anything left in stock. The demand was so high that one controller even went for more than 150,- EUR on eBay!

Unfortunately, it turned out that a new production run of the existing MK3-design cannot be done for reasonable prices, so a re-design became necessary. The new controller is now in the first stage before mass production, so we?re confident to be able to show the first controllers at the Amiwest show on july 24th and 25th in Sacramento, Califoria.

Many improvements have been made compared to the Catweasel MK3 that can be summarized under the headline "bigger, better, faster".

Read all about the new controller on the individual Computers website.

Should that server be down due to regular maintenance this weekend, please use this alternative link.
 1 Week to CGEUK and counting!!!! 14:00
Only one week remaining until the first Classic Gaming Expo UK and what a line-up we have.

For you C64 fans we have:-

Andrew Oliver of the Oliver Twins as a special guest,
C64 Audio DJs will be spinning some C64 tunes
GameBase 64 and Protovision both have stands at the event, so you can come and meet those guys too.

PLUS on the non C64 side, we have a Sinclair C5 available for people to test drive, and we have competitions and raffles galore...

Be sure to come and visit us on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th July. Tickets prices (per day) are GBP 7.50 for adults and GBP 5.00 for children - if you come on Saturday and then want to come again on Sunday, then you can do so for just GBP 2.50 by trading in your Saturday ticket.

All Q&A sessions, workshops etc take place on Saturday, whilst all competitions and prizes will be given out on Sunday.

Please come along to the FIRST Annual "Classic Gaming Expo UK" - see www.cgeuk.com for more details...

 17. JULY 2004
 VICE64 ported to the Play Station 2 16:33
At last someone decided to port Vice on the Play station 2 now we can play C=64 games on a TV instead of a 17 inch monitor
ps2vice.ruoho.org
Christopher Magro

 15. JULY 2004
 PoSSeSSed by CoVeNaNt 22:21
And here it is...
Honesty?s first lores demo for the 64.
Get the latest production from Covenant called "PoSSeSSed".

You can download it at www.covenant.gmxhome.de under the "release" section.
And don?t forget to sign in our guestbook if you want.
 HVMEC 0.3 released 21:22
The new version of High Voltage Music Engine Collection is out at:
http://digilander.iol.it/ice00/tsid/hvmec.html

There are now 71 editors, 47 trackers and 13 others kind of music program in the collection for a total of 131.
Note that all material inside DATA are gzipped for save space and downloading time.

Some adding:
JCH, Sync, TFX, Digi-Organzier, Lyd Effekt Editor, Funky Drummer ...
 Sid Victory 3 & Best of the Best 16:01
I invite to download new products from Samar group :

Sid Victory 3
Best of the Best
 Commodore 128 system information program 14:47
In 2002, I implemented a very short system information program for the C128. I have now extended it and also corrected a bug, which caused the new ROM version to always be reported for national Kernal ROMs.

The program reports the following information:

* BASIC LO and HI version
* EDITOR/KERNAL version (including language)
* VDC chip version
* The amount of VDC memory
* The version of the SID chip (6581 or 8580). Note that reSID must be enabled in VICE if you want it to work with VICE.
* MMU version (most likely, only one version has been made of the MMU but I report the version anyway)

The link to the .d71 file is here:
w1.865.comhem.se/~u86517142/Disketter/Egna_program_och_projekt/c128_prg.zip.
That file also contains a few other C128 programs I have written.

If the program reports "UNKNOWN", I would be grateful if you can send me an email so I can extend the program to recognize more hardware. The email is at the bottom of the page w1.865.comhem.se/~u86517142/c128assembly.htm .
Christian Johansson
 Real data in Pinball Dreams! 14:23
I just have to show this to everybody. Thanks to Jackasser who has been working on a tool to make the collision data it was finally possible to include real-world-data in the engine of Pinball Dreams.

you can find the result here :

www.interstyles.nl/pd.d64

there still are lotsa bugs around, but don’t worry and keep your fingers crossed.
WVL/Xenon

 14. JULY 2004
 GameBase64 Collection v02 Released! 22:24
The downloadable version of the GameBase64 Collection v02 has been released today. The database, which now consists of 16550 entries, is available in our Download section at www.gb64.com. There you’ll also find the Screenshot package (full/update) and a new version of the Musician Photos pack kindly provided by Peter Sand?n.
Michael Plate

 13. JULY 2004
 Monastery party 2004 photos 13:58
Hi survivors ..

Some photos from Monastery Party 2004 is here (direct) or here (czech.c64.org)
PCH / Unreal

 11. JULY 2004
 jasword 14:40
Well, a new word processor for the C64 is certainly not an achievement the world was waiting for in 2004. But if you like to use your C64 for everyday computer work, then give the program a try. Maybe you will enjoy it.

Features: 80 col editor, acceptable speed, 10 adjustable paragraph formats, embedded printer commands, multi-column layout. You will need a Y/C cable for separate luma and chroma output to your monitor.

More information: members.chello.at/wiener.freiheit/jasword.htm

 10. JULY 2004
 CovertBitops Loadersystem V2.2 02:49
- Autoconfiguring -> no need for config menus or crashes
- 1-bit IRQloader with 1541/71/81/CMD FD/CMD HD
- "Fake" IRQloader with IDE64 and "fast drive emulation"
- Some unnecessary features removed, like REU/SRAM bufferer (you can still get the V2.1)

covertbitops.c64.org/tools/loader22.zip

 8. JULY 2004
 ASL 1.42 on Win32 17:57
ASL 1.42 is probably the best macro assembler for the 6502 processor family. Now it is available on the Win32 platform! Enjoy!
 Http-Load V2.0b released 14:39
Http-Load turns the internet into a big diskdrive. It needs a Retro Replay and the RRNet card to run.

The new version has DNS support and a little gui for the settings. It?s still a beta, so be prepared for some bugs.

Go here for more Info, the .bin file and the complete source.

 7. JULY 2004
 tUM*o4 website launched 20:54
Finally the new homepage of the tUM*04 party went online, yedi you found your destination! Get information about the party place and register. Travel instructions and other info will be added soon. http://www.tum-party.org
 symphony 2004 13:34
there are only 2 days left till symphony 2004 starts. you may still contribute to the c64 competitions that will be held there (demo, 4k intro, gfx, music), but should you want to, the only way to submit them is to make use of the ftp addresses listed on the party website. the upload e-mail doesn’t work any more, that means. every contribution is warmly welcome!
baleron
 droiD64 0.01b released 10:15
Get it at: droid64.sourceforge.net

droiD64 is a graphical filemanager for D64 files (Commodore 64 and others) written in Java. May this tool make life easier for Commodore 64 fans, especially for those using MAC and Linux systems as there are tools available for Windows anyway.
It still is a little buggy here and there (see bugs & ToDo list on homepage or in the program itself), but it's a beginning. Intensive testing and bug-fixing will follow now, please get involved!

 6. JULY 2004
 2010 compo is over 18:48
Rolemusic

 5. JULY 2004
 Menel 3 21:13
Ekstremalni Troglodyci released the third issue of the Polish diskmag Menel. Download.
Aborygen/ET
 Defender Of The Crown - History has been re-made! 21:01
Yet another new release from Nostalgia and it?s something really special; Cinemaware?s Defender Of The Crown +9D has been onesided and features the tournament champion picture that was missing from the ESI crack - since all the other cracks were based on ESI?s version and some bugfixing of the original has taken place, that makes this the most complete version of the game ever released! What?s more, it now works with CMD and Commodore drives.

And where can you grab this masterpiece from? The usual address; nostalgia.c64.org
 The Covenant Website Is Online ... 16:10
From now on you can get the latest news, facts, memberstats, releases and more from our website. www.covenant.gmxhome.de And don?t forget to sign in the guestbook!
Enjoy and keep this c64 machine alive.
 Re/store by Fairlight 08:37
Fairlight delivers another minimalistic music collection called Re/store. Get it from CSDb.

 4. JULY 2004
 Teapot 16:14
A new mini demo ?Teapot? from Falcon soft. Download it from CSDb.

Updated by MacGyver on 11th July, 16:16 CET
 Primary Star 2004 12:39
Hi people,

I wanna invite you all back to Primary Star 2004 in my home town, look at the web site www.role64.com/primarystar for more info.
We have some GREAT THINGS coming!!

- Free Beer
- LIVE DJ-SET BY BASTIAN!! [ www.bastianmusic.com ]
- Great games and compos
- And the true scene spirit.

These are coming for now:

Shake / Role, gALAKTUS / Dienstagstreff, Exile / Anubis, Drake / Anubis / Pol / Apidya, FRaNKy / Role / Civitas, Bud / WOW, Bugjam / The Dreams, Mr Museum / Role / Unlimited, C16Doc / Unlimited, XIII / Wow, TMC / Role, Stirf / Spiders Crew / Role, Lizart / Spiders Crew / Role, ROJ / Spiders Crew, Commander / Role, Icegirl / Role, Finn / Protovision, Doc Bacardi / The Dreams, L Greeven, Count Zero, Slide / Trinomic, Magic / Trinomic, Jeroen Tel / Maniacs Of Noise.

See you there,

Exile and the Primary Star Crew
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 USB "Storage" via 64HDD 09:48
Uploaded to the 64HDD website is a DOS driver for connecting and using USB "mass storage class" (MSC) devices from DOS, thereby giving C64 direct access to these devices via 64HDD.

This means your C64 can:
  • read/write files to USB "thumb" or flash "memory key" devices
  • read/write files to cards (CompactFlash, SMC, etc) connected to USB card reader
  • read files directly from USB MSC compatible digital cameras


  • More info on the plug-ins page and in the download zip at www.64hdd.com

     3. JULY 2004
     New WEC web site :) 22:28
    Hiho, I?ve just been putting the finishing touches to the all new WEC web site. The old site has been down for over 1 year now. My new site, as well as showing Commodore 64 graphics (yup I have uploaded an unreleased SHIF image called Andromeda. It should appear in a demo one day :) there are now also some graphics there I created for Gameboy Color, Playstation, PS2 and Gamecube.

    www.truecolor.741.com

    Note: If the site appears down it simply means it is over loaded. Being a FREE site there is a limit on the amount of data that can be access in any one given 24 hours. Also sorry about the banners and pop up?s. As soon as I find a better place I will upload the site there.

    On the c64 site of things, there is still a little bit more work required. I?m working on it :)
     Game Over(view) Issue #7 16:57
    Like the dawn of a new age, the dawn of the new month brings yet another naval gazing issue of Game Over(view). This month?s issue features reviews of six games, as well as the usual pissy complaining and borderline plagerism that makes it the least respected diskmag in the history of the scene.

     1. JULY 2004
     Digital Talk #67 available 12:42
    Issue 67 of the German language diskmag Digital Talk can now be leeched from the
    Digital Talk homepage. You can also use this direct link.

    Enjoy!
     July 2004 Related News(4) 07:38
    July 2004 - C64 Related NewsHave a nice July!


    New MP3-Player from Commodore! JUL 02 2004 18:00
    Dokk images added to site JUL 07 2004 13:49
    Interview with Volker Meitz aka Pri JUL 18 2004 18:16
    Searching for old contacts! JUL 26 2004 11:46
    Discussion: 66 reactions   |  Written by MacGyver
     ConGo V5 released 00:09
    A new version of ConGo, the free C64 document (= image, text, archive, sound, D64/71/81) converter and editor for Windows, has been released at www.editorix.org/congo/ as a complete rewrite. Major new features:
    - image window with several optional informative grids (colour warnings etc.)
    - visual image format editor
    - improved drawing while keeping colour restrictions
    - improved conversion to C64 modes
    - conversion via lookup tables (either manually defined or calculated)
    - plugin-system that understands ConGo-plugins and Photoshop-plugins
    - conversion assistant with live preview in all modes
    - new format system that unifies internal, .ini and plugin file formats
    - more usable formats (around 150 now incl. variations)
    - image to ascii picture conversion
    - new archive viewers
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