Commodore News Page - News: VIC-20

Tapadjust - VIC20

Tapadjust is a head alignment program for the Commodore VIC20 computer. The program is developed by yoyoregime and is based on the Micro Head Align program for the Commodore C64.

2020-11-20 - 12:01:00 - Week: 47 - Item number: 8602 - Category: VIC-20, Program

8-Bit Show & Tell - VIC20 RAM expander

Robin Harbron made another new video. This time he talks about a hand-made RAM and cartridge expander for the Commodore VIC20.

2020-11-06 - 12:14:00 - Week: 45 - Item number: 8575 - Category: VIC-20, YouTube

Chuck Hutchins - THE VIC20

Chuck Hutchins made a new video about retro computers. This time he talks about the new THE VIC20 from Retro Games Ltd.

2020-10-23 - 12:07:00 - Week: 43 - Item number: 8527 - Category: VIC-20, YouTube

Run from the Zombies - VIC20

Run from the Zombies is a new game for the Commodore VIC20 developed by Johan van den Brande. The game is an endless runner game and is available as a download or you can buy the game on cassette.

2020-10-23 - 12:00:00 - Week: 43 - Item number: 8520 - Category: VIC-20, Game

Chuck Hutchins - VIC20 Cartridge - Cassette

Chuck Hutchins made a new video about retro computers. This time he explains how he copied cartridges to tape in 1983 with his Commodore VIC20 computer.

2020-10-02 - 12:04:00 - Week: 40 - Item number: 8464 - Category: VIC-20, YouTube

UltiConfig - VIC20

With UltiConfig you can configurate your UltiMem and SD2IEC. The features are: Memory config selector, DOS wedge (miniwedge) and JiffyDOS speeder.

2020-09-18 - 12:17:00 - Week: 38 - Item number: 8437 - Category: VIC-20, Program

Castle Attack is new game for the Commodore VIC20 computer. The game is developed by Masterware Entertainment and can be played on an unexpanded VIC20. In the game you must defend your castle by throwing stones at the attacking knights.

2020-09-11 - 12:19:00 - Week: 37 - Item number: 8419 - Category: VIC-20, Game

Amen brother - VIC20

Pixel is experimenting with audio on the Commodore VIC20. Het wrote the program Amen brother with 6-bit audio @ 16.3kHz.

2020-09-11 - 12:02:00 - Week: 37 - Item number: 8402 - Category: VIC-20, Music

Har Ak - VIC20 voltage regulator

There is a new video available from Har Ak. In this video: The replacement of the LM323K voltage regulator in a Commodore VIC20 computer.

2020-08-21 - 12:02:00 - Week: 34 - Item number: 8342 - Category: VIC-20, YouTube

The History of Commodore computers on a poster.

Helix Colony - VIC20

Helix Colony is a new game for the Commodore VIC20. The game is made by chysn. In the game you must explore the planet, build gamma mines for energy and protect your crew.

2020-08-14 - 12:17:00 - Week: 33 - Item number: 8337 - Category: VIC-20, Game

Super City Crusher - VIC20

Super City Crusher is a new game for the Commodore VIC20 computer, developed by Stefano Ferrari. You must try to bomb the city flat so you can land your spaceship safely.

2020-08-14 - 12:11:00 - Week: 33 - Item number: 8331 - Category: VIC-20, Game

WimBASIC - VIC-20

There is a new version of WimBASIC available. WimBASIC is a BASIC extension for the Commodore VIC-20. The program is loaded in BLK5 of a RAM memory expansion or you can use a ROM cartridge. The changes in this version are: Added Autostart and the output of ">$" can now be captured in a diskfile, using CMD.

2020-07-24 - 12:07:00 - Week: 30 - Item number: 8267 - Category: VIC-20, Program

Super City Crusher - VIC20

Super City Crusher is a new game developed by Zaxxon1. This edition of City Crusher is more difficult than the standard version. In the game you must destroy the city with bombs.

2020-07-17 - 12:19:00 - Week: 29 - Item number: 8259 - Category: VIC-20, Game

Cross Shoot - Plus/4 & VIC20

Cross Shoot is a new action game for the Commodore Plus/4 and the VIC20 computer. The game is developed by Fabrizio and is written in machine code.

The VIC20 version of Cross Shoot.

2020-07-17 - 12:06:00 - Week: 29 - Item number: 8246 - Category: VIC-20, C16, C116, Plus/4

Bread Box - THE VIC20

A new video from the Bread Box Commodore Computer Museum. In this video Justin shows a the new THE VIC20 from Retro Games Ltd. You can already pre-order this recreation of the Commodore VIC20 computer.

2020-07-10 - 12:19:00 - Week: 28 - Item number: 8239 - Category: VIC-20, Hardware

8-Bit Show & Tell - Satoru Iwata

Robin Harbron made another new video. This time he talks about Satoru Iwata's 39-year-old Commodore VIC20 Easter Egg.

2020-07-03 - 12:08:00 - Week: 27 - Item number: 8208 - Category: VIC-20, YouTube

City Crusher Arcade - VIC20

City Crusher Arcade Edition is a new game developed by Zaxxon1. The game can be played on a Commodore VIC20 + 3K with the keyboard. In the game you must destroy the city with bombs.

2020-06-26 - 12:18:00 - Week: 26 - Item number: 8198 - Category: VIC-20, Game

After Party - VIC20

After Party is a new game for the Commodore VIC20 computer. The game is developed by Ryan Liston and written in Basic. You can play the game on a standard VIC20 with the keyboard.

2020-06-12 - 12:10:00 - Week: 24 - Item number: 8150 - Category: VIC-20, Game

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Micro Tracker - VIC20

Micro Tracker is a music tracker for the Commodore VIC20. The program is developed by Ryan Liston. Micro Tracker is a small program that can play short and simple pieces with 2 voices.

2020-06-05 - 12:06:00 - Week: 23 - Item number: 8126 - Category: VIC-20, Program

wAx - VIC20

wAx is a set of machine language monitor tools in the form of a Basic-Wedge. The machine language can be entered in direct mode or as a Basic program.

2020-06-05 - 12:01:00 - Week: 23 - Item number: 8121 - Category: VIC-20, Program

Hearts - VIC20

Hearts is a new card game for the Commodore VIC20 computer. The game is developed in Basic by Victragic and can be played on an unexpanded VIC20.

2020-05-29 - 12:03:00 - Week: 22 - Item number: 8102 - Category: VIC-20, Game

CRG - VIC20 refurbish

A new video series from CRG, in this video: The refurbishment of a Commodore VIC20 computer.

2020-05-22 - 12:09:00 - Week: 21 - Item number: 8088 - Category: VIC-20, YouTube

Vicous Tracker

Ryan Liston is working on a music tracker for the Commodore VIC20 computer. The user interface requires a 32 kB RAM expansion.

2020-05-22 - 12:04:00 - Week: 21 - Item number: 8083 - Category: VIC-20, Program

VIC20- Papercraft

Rocky Bergen made a new papercraft design of a retro computer. This time he made the Commodore VIC20, VIC-1540 disk drive, 1351 joystick and a retro TV.

2020-05-15 - 12:19:00 - Week: 20 - Item number: 8078 - Category: VIC-20, Hardware

VIC 20 & VIC 1001 registry

Giacomo Vernoni updated the webpage where you can register your VIC 20 or VIC 1001. This webpage will be used to analyse the existing VIC 20s and VIC 1001s in the world.

2020-05-15 - 12:07:00 - Week: 20 - Item number: 8066 - Category: VIC-20, Information

Ovesen.net - VIC20 repair and recap

Ovesen.net made a new video about the repair of a Commodore VIC20 and replacing the electrolytic capacitors.

2020-05-15 - 12:00:00 - Week: 20 - Item number: 8059 - Category: VIC-20, Repair

TRBo: Turtle RescueBot - VIC20

TRBo: Turtle RescueBot is a new game for the Commodore VIC20. The game is developed by Jason Justian and is a combination of an arcade, puzzle and strategy game.

2020-05-08 - 12:12:00 - Week: 19 - Item number: 8051 - Category: VIC-20, Game

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Squadron - VIC20

Squadron is a new game for the Commodore VIC20. The game is developed by Henner Kessler and is written in assembly. The game is a shoot 'm up game and is played with a joystick.

2020-04-24 - 12:17:00 - Week: 17 - Item number: 8016 - Category: VIC-20, Game

Z-Riot - VIC 20

Z-Riot is anew game for the Commodore VIC 20. The game is written in BASIC by Ryan Liston. In the game you must use your canon to defend the fort from invading zombies.

2020-04-24 - 12:10:00 - Week: 17 - Item number: 8009 - Category: VIC-20, Game

Chuck Hutchins - VIC20

Chuck Hutchins made a new video about retro computers. This time he upgraded his Commodore VIC20 with extra cooling and a new voltage regulator.

2020-04-17 - 12:18:00 - Week: 16 - Item number: 7997 - Category: VIC-20, YouTube

Caveman - VIC20

Caveman is a new game for the Commodore VIC20. The game is developed by Nick Sherman. In the game you must steal eggs from a dinosaur. Be aware of the dinosaur and the lava bombs.

2020-04-10 - 12:02:00 - Week: 15 - Item number: 7961 - Category: VIC-20, Game

The Queen's Footsteps - VIC20

The Queen's Footsteps is a new text adventure game for the Commodore VIC20 (+32KB). The game is developed by Davide Bucci and is written in C and Assembler. In the game you are Emilia Vittorini and you responsible for an Egyptian treasure from Queen Nefertari.

2020-02-21 - 12:04:00 - Week: 8 - Item number: 7826 - Category: VIC-20, Game

One Key Party - VIC20

Jeff released a new board-game for the Commodore VIC20. In the game you must find the diamond by opening the boxes. The game can be played on an un-expanded VIC20 with the keyboard or the joystick.

2020-01-10 - 12:04:00 - Week: 2 - Item number: 7702 - Category: VIC-20, Game

Kong Junior (Game & Watch edition) - VIC20

Kong Junior is a new game for the Commodore VIC20. The game is made by Nick Sherman and can be played on a PAL VIC20 with a 16 kB RAM expansion and a joystick.

2019-12-13 - 13:17:00 - Week: 50 - Item number: 7628 - Category: VIC-20, Game

Pumpkid - VIC20

Pumpkid is a new game for the Commodore VIC20. The game is made by Andy H. The game needs a 16 KByte RAM expansion and a joystick. In the game you must fight with ghosts, zombies and the evil witch Hazel.

2019-11-08 - 13:11:00 - Week: 45 - Item number: 7535 - Category: VIC-20, Game

It Came from the Grave - VIC20

It Came from the Grave is a game for the Commodore VIC20, that is developed by Jeffrey Daniels. The game is made in BASIC.

2019-10-18 - 13:05:00 - Week: 42 - Item number: 7482 - Category: VIC-20, Game

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The ChickenHead Chronicles - VIC20

A new episode of The ChickenHead Chronicles is now available. In this episode: The Commodore VIC20.

2019-10-04 - 13:03:00 - Week: 40 - Item number: 7446 - Category: VIC-20, Podcast

Tynemouth Software - VIC20

Tynemouth Software has written a blog about how the Commodore VIC20 works.

2019-09-27 - 13:12:00 - Week: 39 - Item number: 7436 - Category: VIC-20, Blog

VIC Nibbler - VIC20

The classic arcade game Nibbler is now available for the Commodore VIC20. In the game you must eat all the food before the time runs out. Each bite makes Nibbler grow longer so plan your route carefully.

2019-08-23 - 13:05:00 - Week: 34 - Item number: 7346 - Category: VIC-20, Game

Fire - VIC20

Fire is a Arcade game for the Commodore VIC-20. The game has 65 different level speeds, is PAL / NTSC compatible and is made by Rainer Kappler. The game is now available as digital download and as a boxed diskette.

2019-07-12 - 13:18:00 - Week: 28 - Item number: 7264 - Category: VIC-20, Game

Realms of Quest V - VIC-20

Ghislain released the game Realms of Quest V for the Commodore VIC20. In the game you can explore cities, villages, mazes and dungeons.

2019-07-05 - 13:16:00 - Week: 27 - Item number: 7241 - Category: VIC-20, Game

The Retro Hour - Neil Harris

The Retro Hour is a professional Podcast made by Dan Wood & Ravi Abbott. The Retro Hour aims to help the world understand the European gaming industry. In this episode: Neil Harris - Commodore VIC20.

2019-06-21 - 13:06:00 - Week: 25 - Item number: 7198 - Category: VIC-20, Interview

Robots Rumble - VIC20

Robots Rumble is a new puzzle game for the Commodore VIC20. The game was developed by Majikeyric (code), Uctumi (music) and Miguetelo (graphics).

2019-06-07 - 13:01:00 - Week: 23 - Item number: 7156 - Category: VIC-20, Game

VIC-2020 MINIMON

Mike is developing a new cartridge for the Commodore VIC20. MINIMON is only 2 KB - $9800..$9FFF and the features are: Memory dump / edit, Register dump / edit, Execute code, Direct Assembler / Disassembler, Transfer, Compare, Fill, Hunt, breakpoints, Load, Save and Verify.

2019-04-19 - 13:03:00 - Week: 16 - Item number: 7049 - Category: VIC-20, Hardware

Ovesen.net - VIC20

Ovesen.net made a new video about the Commodore VIC20. He talks about the VIC20 but also test and cleans the VIC20.

2019-04-05 - 13:11:00 - Week: 14 - Item number: 7021 - Category: VIC-20, Podcast

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Lala Prologue - VIC20

Lala Prologue is a new game for the Commodore VIC20. The game is developed by Majikeyric (code), Na_Th_an (graphics) and Mibri (C64 sound). The game can be played on a PAL VIC20 with a 32 KB memory expansion and a joystick.

2019-04-05 - 13:02:00 - Week: 14 - Item number: 7012 - Category: VIC-20, Game

VIC-2000 Expander

Radical Brad is working on a modern expansion for the Commodore VIC-20. The features are VGA video, 4096 colours, 16 Megabytes of fast audio / video memory, a blitter system (sprites) and 4 channels of 8 bit sound.

A demonstration video of the VIC-2000 Expander.

2019-03-22 - 13:11:00 - Week: 12 - Item number: 6990 - Category: VIC-20, Hardware