News
26/07/2008
VICE Emulator 2.0 released
A new version 2.0 of the VICE Emulator has been released.The release features several updated ports to various platforms, as well as numerous compatibility and stability fixes for the emulation.
Submitted by LMan
VICE Homepage
Facebook
Google+
Twitter
E-Mail
LinkedIn
Xing
Google Bookmarks
StumbleUpon
MySpace
Recommend26/07/2008
Symphonic Shades appears on radio
A big surprise for every Huelsbeck fan, even those which couldn't get one of the very popular tickets for the Symphonic Shadesconcert on August 23rd 2008. The official website reports now that there will not only a CD release, but also a full broadcast on the german local radio WDR4 which can be received by antenna, cable or worldwide via Satellite and livestream. So Chris Huelsbeck writes history again because it is the very first game music concert worldwide which will be broadcasted live in radio.
21/07/2008
"The 8Bit Philosophy" on german TV, 10th August
It's official - the german TV broadcaster 3Sat will air an half hour special TV cut version of Konstantin Stürz's documentary The 8Bit Philosophywithin the show
Neueson:
10th August 2008, 16:30 CET.
A nice chance for you to see parts of the documentary before it's official release at BITLive 2008.
Don't miss it!
15/07/2008
Nokia releases SID/chiptune soundtrack
Nokia releases the chiptune soundtrack made by naughtyboy for their forthcoming PC/mobile game Reset Genrationvia IGN.
Reset Generationis the title of the forthcoming multiplayer Cell/PC game from Nokia & Redlynx! Reset Generation will be released for free this summer for PC players, and will cost approx. $10 for Cell phone users.
IGN says, Inviting to play and unfairly addictive, this fast-paced, multiplayer puzzle game is designed to be a dream come true for game fans: it's a videogame about videogames!
You can download the entire chiptune soundtrack by 8 Bit Weapon for FREE by clicking the link below.
Reported by naughtyboy
07/07/2008
Symphonic Shades 2008 - CD announced!
Good news for everyone waiting for a CD of the forthcoming Symphonic Shades Concert on August, 23rd 2008. Now it was confirmed that an album will be definitely produced. Planned release date for the CD is Q4 this year, the price will be 22,00 Euro (MSRP). In the first month the CD will be exclusively available through the online shop of MAZ Sound, so as a preorderer you'll get the CD at the earliest possible date.
05/07/2008
DiCaprio as Atari Founder
Paramount Pictures has acquired the rights to make a movie of the life of Nolan Bushnell, video game pioneer (Computer Space, Pong) and founder of Atari. Apparently Leonardo DiCaprio is going to be the producer, and probably also the main actor.Submitted by LMan
25/06/2008
PRESS PLAY ON TAPE at Roskilde Festival 2008
On Sunday, June 29th at 9PM, PRESS PLAY ON TAPE will perform at the Roskilde Festival. This year the festival features quite a lot of retro computer sound inspired bands, thus also PRESS PLAY ON TAPE. The concert will be 45 minuttes and take place in the Junior Pavillion. ROC=K ON!
14/06/2008
Darling brothers awarded CBE in Queen's Birthday Honours
David and Richard Darling, who wrote many Commodore 64 games including the infamous Chiller, have been awarded the CBE (Commander of the British Empire) in the Queen's Birthday Honours List for their services to the computer games industry.
Check out the image on the BBC news story, with the very young Darlings showing off Chiller!
Check out the image on the BBC news story, with the very young Darlings showing off Chiller!
Submitted by Waz
Heck Sheriff! Theres a new Radio Station in town!! Radio 6581
At last!! After months of hard work and silence I can finally let the cat out of the bag!!! Theres a new C64 related radio station...and it goes 100% LIVE!!! to the masses this wednesday (thats the 11th June 2008) With the first LIVE show hosted by yours truly Subzero. Please visit the website at www.radio6581.com for details of how you can listen in or visit us on irc at #radio6581 on efnet.Why another C64 radio station I hear you say? Well we endeavour to bring you more live shows than any other station, more SID than any other station, and more DJ's than any other station, so if you think you have what it takes to be a DJ (A sense of fun and the correct equipment is all you need) then get in touch with us
Hope to see that you've tuned in this wednesday - im looking forward to it!!!!
Submitted by Subzero
09/06/2008
New site and tickets now available for BIT Live 2008!
C64.com and SceneSat Radio finally brings you the new and improved site for Back In Time Live Stockholm 2008 and with it also the possibility to buy tickets for the event.Make sure to head over to the main site to ensure that you get ahold of a ticket or three. Why not bring the girlfriend/boyfriend and make it a late summer vacation and see the beauty of Stockholm while enjoying THE C64 retro event of the year!
Discuss...