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The Sacred Armour of Antiriad. Palace Software, 1986. #C64 #Commodore

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Vinny Mainolfi | FREEZE64.com | Commodore 64 @freeze64.bsky.social · 14h

Here are all the amazing past and present #Commodore64 game developers we have interviewed so far. We still have another 25 completed interviews to share… and counting. #FREEZE64 magazine for all #C64 #Commodore64Ultimate Enthusiasts… freeze64.com

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Dan Tootill @dantootill.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

So excited for this, my good friend Sean is doing the music for it. It's going to be something very special indeed!

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Vinny Mainolfi | FREEZE64.com | Commodore 64 @freeze64.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A very large batch of FREEZE64 issue 88 was posted out at 3:30 this afternoon. Lucky recipients have been sent an email. Another batch going out tomorrow morning. On general sale soon at: freeze64.com/freeze64-iss... #Commodore64 #C64 #Commodore64Ultimate

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Vinny Mainolfi | FREEZE64.com | Commodore 64 @freeze64.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The colour proof of FREEZE64 issue 88 has *just* arrived and looks GOOOOORGEOUS! Subscriber copies should start posting out over the weekend. Coming soon to: freeze64.com/freeze64-iss... #Commodore64 #C64 #Commodore64Ultimate

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Vinny Mainolfi | FREEZE64.com | Commodore 64 @freeze64.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

And as FREEZE64 issue 88 is being printed, work begins on issue 89. It’s all hands to the pump here at FREEZE Towers. FREEZE64.com #Commodore64 #C64 #Commodore64Ultimate

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Vinny Mainolfi | FREEZE64.com | Commodore 64 @freeze64.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

9 years ago this month: WAY OF THE EXPLODING FIST featured in FREEZE64 magazine Issue No.12 September 2017 A very rare interview with developer Gregg Barnett: freeze64.com/freeze64-issue-12 #Commodore64 #C64 #Commodore64Ultimate FREEZE64.com #PassionForTheCommodore64

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Vinny Mainolfi | FREEZE64.com | Commodore 64 @freeze64.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

FREEZE64 POKES SPECIAL. Coming December 2026. Pre-order your copy from: freeze64.com/freeze64-iss... #Commodore64 #C64 #Commodore64Ultimate

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Vinny Mainolfi | FREEZE64.com | Commodore 64 @freeze64.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

This weekend I’ll be working away at FREEZE Towers on these three cracking issues of FREEZE64 😊 FREEZE64.com #Commodore64 #C64 #Commodore64Ultimate

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IndieRetroNews @indieretronews.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Indie Retro News: Rescue on Fractalus! - An 8bit classic is coming to an Amiga near you! [UPDATE] www.indieretronews.com/2026/08/resc... #retrogaming #gaming #games

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Dan Tootill @dantootill.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Just when you think you've seen it all, someone ports the original Laserdisc version of Dragon's Lair back to the C64! 😮 csdb.dk/release/?id=...

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LukHash @lukhash.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Proud to share I made soundtrack for the brand new Commodore 77! Big thanks to @commodoreofficial.bsky.social and CD Projekt Red for the opportunity 💛 www.ign.com/articles/cyb...

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Vinny Mainolfi | FREEZE64.com | Commodore 64 @freeze64.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Packing the final large batch, which I will post out midday. Lucky recipients will be sent an email this afternoon. On general sale soon… freeze64.com/freeze64-iss... #Commodore64 #C64 #Commodore64Ultimate

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Vinny Mainolfi | FREEZE64.com | Commodore 64 @freeze64.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

FREEZE64 #87 is now available from: freeze64.com/freeze64-issue-87 We take a look at the classic ROAD RUNNER and chat with its developer, Sean Townsend. We also chat with #C64 game developer Chris Shrigley about his new game, THIN ICE. + tons more #Commodore64 content for you to enjoy.

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Vinny Mainolfi | FREEZE64.com | Commodore 64 @freeze64.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Delve into the development to PREDATOR for the #Commodore64 #C64 with our FREEZE64 retrospective and also an interview with its developer, Mike Chilton. Available in FREEZE64 issue 84: freeze64.com/freeze64-issue-84 #Commodore64Ultimate #Retrogaming

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Vinny Mainolfi | FREEZE64.com | Commodore 64 @freeze64.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

If you own a #Commodore64... ...you'll LOVE FREEZE64! A regularly published printed ‘zine that’s packed with developer stories, behind‑the‑scenes journeys, reviews, cheats, music, and pure #C64 passion delivered straight to your door. SUBSCRIBE TODAY @ FREEZE64.com/subscribe

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Martin Piper @martinpiper.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

I look at #Commodore64 game "Lemmings Reloaded" released by LunaticLab in 2026. How does this version display so many Lemmings? What about the scrolling and dynamic level background? youtu.be/g9qo7s2IQ3g

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C64 - Lemmings Reloaded - How many Lemmings sprites?

YouTube video by Martin Piper's mostly Commodore related memories

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Vinny Mainolfi | FREEZE64.com | Commodore 64 @freeze64.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

FREEZE64 issue 40 presents: THE DEVELOPMENT OF BARBARIAN 2 with Rob Stevens of Palace Software. Read the full interview in: freeze64.com/freeze64-issue-40 #Commodore64 #C64 #GameDevelopment #GameDev

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Vinny Mainolfi | FREEZE64.com | Commodore 64 @freeze64.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

FREEZE64 issue 28: we chat with the great Tony Pomfret who takes us through the development of MIKIE and Hunchback 2 for the #Commodore64. Read the full interview and MORE in: freeze64.com/freeze64-issue-28 #Commodore64Ultimate #C64

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Ste Pickford @stepickford.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

It’s my four year work anniversary at Double 11 today, and I feel very fortunate to be employed in video games - what with the state of the whole industry - at a decent employer. I’ve worked out that it’s also my 40 year anniversary of actually starting work in video games! Less for murder, etc.

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Everything C64 @everythingc64.itch.io · 02/08/2026

A little video put together by @bastichb64k.bsky.social for 'Boom' on the C64. Checkout the full video review below 👇 youtu.be/c6UW6KXZiSg #Commodore #Commodore64 #C64 #C64Reposts

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Dan Tootill @dantootill.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Calling all C64 fans. You can get the latest issue of FREEZE64 right now, free download. No sign-up required, who says you don't ever get anything for nothing?

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Vinny Mainolfi | FREEZE64.com | Commodore 64 @freeze64.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

# PUMP UP THE VOLUME # FREEZE64 issue 86 freeze64.com/freeze64-iss... #Commodore64 #C64 #Commodore64Ultimate #IndieGames #GameDev

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Vinny Mainolfi | FREEZE64.com | Commodore 64 @freeze64.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

It’s Monday morning here at FREEZE Towers, and whilst you guys are receiving and enjoying issue 86, I’m designing and writing no.87. It features the fab Road Runner, and I have some cool development drawings to share with you all. FREEZE64.com #Commodore64 #C64

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Vinny Mainolfi | FREEZE64.com | Commodore 64 @freeze64.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

FREEZE64 #86 is now available from: freeze64.com/freeze64-iss... We take a look at the classic Chuckie Egg and chat with its developer, Sean Townsend. We also chat with artist Keith Dodd about his time producing game covers for Solar Software. + tons more #Commodore64 #C64 content

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Mastertronic Collectors Archive @mastertronic.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

New #Mastertronic video going live at 8 pm today taking a look at another #Commodore16 classic from Shaun Southern - Tutti Frutti. youtu.be/THxh3CC2Tm8 With new videos going live every Thursday night, why not subscribe? #C16 #retrogaming #retrogames

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Tutti Frutti - Commodore 16 Gameplay (Mastertronic)

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Vinny Mainolfi | FREEZE64.com | Commodore 64 @freeze64.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

It has been a very busy day here at FREEZE Towers. The bulk print of FREEZE64 issue 86 arrived. 100 copies have already been packed and posted, and the lucky recipients have been emailed. Another 100 copies going out tomorrow at 5:30am. freeze64.com/freeze64-iss... #Commodore64 #C64

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Vinny Mainolfi | FREEZE64.com | Commodore 64 @freeze64.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

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Chris Stanley @scubachris72.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Now available from #Megastyle, for Windows 10/11. Disco Volante, a free app to down-sample any of the common image formats to a Commodore 64 compatible bitmap. Comprehensive searchable help file included in tha app! #C64 🖌️ megastyle.itch.io/disco-volante

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Disco Volante by Megastyle

Commodore 64 Image Converter

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Chris Stanley @scubachris72.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

#C64 devs: Coming soon... Disco Volante, a new Win 10/11 app for down-sampling images (JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEBP, TIFF) to C64 compatible bitmap images in Multicolour or Hi-Res. Save a full image or a small crop area to import into your own projects. #Megastyle

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Vinny Mainolfi | FREEZE64.com | Commodore 64 @freeze64.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

As writing and typesetting of FREEZE64 issue 86 is completed, issue 87’s template comes to life 😊 FREEZE64.com #Commodore64 #C64 #Commodore64Ultimate #RoadRunner

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Commodore 64 News #c64 @c64news.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

drmortalwombat has released Comchinko, a pachinko-style score chaser for the C64. Drop your balls and watch the numbers climb as coloured pegs trigger multipliers and bonuses. Three modes, including one with 100+ achievements to collect. #c64 itch: drmortalwombat.itch.io/comchinko

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Comchinko by drmortalwombat

Drop your balls see numbers go up

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Vinny Mainolfi | FREEZE64.com | Commodore 64 @freeze64.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

It’s all hands to the pump here at FREEZE Towers! A large batch of Subscriber copies has already been posted out today. Another large batch going out early tomorrow morning. Coming soon to: freeze64.com/freeze64-iss... #Commodore64 #C64 #Commodore64Ultimate

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Vinny Mainolfi | FREEZE64.com | Commodore 64 @freeze64.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

I’ve had my Secret Squirrel hat on today, and I’ve been chatting with a veteran #Commodore64 #C64 game developer about something I noticed in his game. His answer blew my mind! It was there all along! Coming to FREEZE64.com issue 86.

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Vinny Mainolfi | FREEZE64.com | Commodore 64 @freeze64.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

In FREEZE64 issue 39 I chat with cool programmer KEITH HARVEY who took us through the development of SWAMP FEVER (Players Software) for the #C64 - along with a few other fab games he created. freeze64.com/freeze64-issue-39 #Commodore64 #Commodore64Ultimate

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BastichB64K @bastichb64k.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Latest episode of 'C64 Weekly' now available . 👇 youtu.be/gl7h4KiN-RU #c64 #commodore64 @everythingc64.itch.io @c64reposts.bsky.social @c64discord.bsky.social

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Vinny Mainolfi | FREEZE64.com | Commodore 64 @freeze64.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

I’ve *just* completed the first round of proofreading FREEZE64 issue 85. I’ll do another round tomorrow morning. You’re going to enjoy this corker of an issue. Details coming soon to: freeze64.com/freeze64-iss... #Commodore64ForEver

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A. R. Yngve @aryngve.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Attention retrogamers: Yet another video sneak peek at my retrogame project HELL SKIMMER (C64). Everybody is kung-fu fighting! www.patreon.com/posts/160028... #indiegames #retrogames #retrogaming #retro #c64 #game

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Chris Stanley @scubachris72.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Noticed a lot of mixed reviews online about the new Backrooms movie. I watched it today with my daughter and we both really enjoyed it. Nicely paced, constant feeling of dread and a few decent jump scares for good measure. 👌

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Vinny Mainolfi | FREEZE64.com | Commodore 64 @freeze64.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

BUY NOW: FREEZE64 issue 84 featuring a retrospective and the making of Activision’s Predator. Plus - we have an interview with its developer, Mike Chilton. Plus lots, lots more #Commodore64 content for you all to devour. freeze64.com/freeze64-iss... #C64 #Commodore64Ultimate

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LogrusUK @logrus.uk · 14/05/2026

It's #ZzapLive this weekend - getting in the mood with two cassettes of The Zzap! Sampler. I'll load up the games and demos on the #C64U later. @c64audio.bsky.social did you have anything to do with this, BITD? #RobHubbard

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Vinny Mainolfi | FREEZE64.com | Commodore 64 @freeze64.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

FREEZE64 eJOURNAL issue 7 emailed to our lovely Subscribers. It features: - News about FREEZE64 issue 84; - A list of new #Commodore64 #C64 games to check out; - Unpublished Q&As with veteran game developer Keith Wood from Microdeal; - Ways you can help. FREEZE64.com

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Vinny Mainolfi | FREEZE64.com | Commodore 64 @freeze64.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

In the upcoming issue of FREEZE64 no84, we chat about #Commodore64 #C64 game development with the programmers; reveal hidden messages in games; share new&exclusive POKES N CODES; listen to some cool, lesser-known SID tunes; and dig up some real CCRAP games www.FREEZE64.com

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Vinny Mainolfi | FREEZE64.com | Commodore 64 @freeze64.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

40 years ago this month: ELEKTRA GLIDE Programmed by Adam Billyard Published by English Software I spoke with Adam about the development of his game in FREEZE64 issue 61. Buy a copy of the issue from: freeze64.com/freeze64-iss... #Commodore64 #C64

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Vinny Mainolfi | FREEZE64.com | Commodore 64 @freeze64.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Such a fun game that I’ve enjoyed playing over the past couple of months. It has been a joy sharing the dev diary too 😊🙏👏

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Chris Stanley @scubachris72.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

It's the height of the cold war and you've been tasked with an infiltration and retrieval operation deep behind the iron curtain. 'Operation Vostoka', a brand new #C64 game from #Megastyle. Coming soon. Check out the dev diary at @freeze64.bsky.social 🔍💼 youtu.be/HDocQqESolU?...

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Operation Vostoka (C64) Game Showcase

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Commodore Stuff @commodorestuff.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

This is brilliant. Steve Furber, Roger Wilson and Herman Hauser appear in it, talking about the Acorn Atom and BBC. #RetroComputing youtu.be/JZjNHnYFqOA?...

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1992: Remembering the Computer Literacy Project | The Trojan Mouse | BBC Archive

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Vinny Mainolfi | FREEZE64.com | Commodore 64 @freeze64.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

*NEW* issue of FREEZE64 issue 83 is READY TO BUY from: freeze64.com/freeze64-iss... Featuring: 🔥Firetrap 🎙️Mike Chilton 💩CCRAPBACK 🎶Hidden Harmonies 📔Operation Vostoka Dev Diary 💣Tank Atak 🐿️Secret Squirrel 👿Demo Demons 👍My #C64 Heaven + Lots, LOTS more #Commodore64 goodness

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