Commodore International Corporation (CIC), the company behind the modern Commodore 64 Ultimate project, has filed legal action in Italy against tech startup Commodore Industries S.r.l. The case concerns the use and ownership of the Commodore trademarks, with CIC seeking to establish what it describes as its “legitimate and exclusive” rightsRead More →
The 8-Bit Big Band has landed not one but two Grammy nominations for its latest album, Orchestrator Emulator — and frankly, it’s about time. The album is up for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album, while “Super Mario Praise Break” is nominated for Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella, credited toRead More →
I don’t know about you, but my retro collection is less like a hobby and more a carefully managed obsession. Looking for a particular game is often stressful, even if you enjoy the thrill of the chase. Tracking sales across a dozen sites, trying to figure out if a rareRead More →
The first women-owned and operated video game magazine, Computer Entertainer (also known as The Video Game Update), is now available to read online thanks to the efforts of the Video Game History Foundation (VGHF). The Video Game History Foundation (VGHF), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, has engaged in a US-wide questRead More →
We have a new Commodore company, courtesy of retro enthusiast Christian Simpson and a team of notables. But there is already a company claiming to be Commodore… Following news of the efforts Christian “Perifractic” Simpson and various others have gone to in order to revive the Commodore name (following aRead More →
Yes, you are awake; no, you haven’t drunk too much, Commodore has been bought by members of the retro community. July 14th 2025 UPDATE: Now you can buy a new Commodore 64! The Commodore 64 Ultimate range has been announced. After previously revealing an offer had been made to himRead More →
Perifractic’s Retro Recipes (Perifractic being the online handle of retro enthusiast Christian Simpson) has released a new video about how to save Commodore. When a channel you subscribe to releases a video called “Can we save Commodore?” it’s a good idea to watch it. Of course, my initial reaction wasRead More →
Way back when, I discovered a piece of software called SEUCK, or Shoot ‘Em Up Construction Kit. My face doubtless lit up when I saw it in a magazine, and I spent countless trips to the shops to find a copy for my C64. Several years later, I did. AndRead More →
It’s a question that’s lingered for years: with the wealth of material, the passionate community, and the sheer impact of the genre, why has a truly comprehensive documentary on horror gaming been so elusive? “TerrorBytes: The Evolution of Horror Gaming” arrives to fill that void, and about time too. ThisRead More →
