Old C64 coder with a soft spot for the ZX Spectrum. Very short attention spa... SQUIRREL! Join me: @mikeberry.bsky.social https://teapaw.org/t.co/1afcEZNPWT
Manchester, UK.
Joined March 2008
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Mike - oldskoolpixels.com retweeted
For those of you who *still* haven’t read FREEZE64, but you’ve always wanted to hear about the development of some of THE BEST games on the #Commodore64 #C64 …
YOU’RE MISSING OUT!
It’s time to catch up!
=-> FREEZE64.com
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Today we reveal early prototypes of Jimmy White's Whirlwind Snooker, including early #PC tests, #AtariST protos. Also showcasing concept artwork + icons from the game - created by the late and great Archer Maclean:
gamesthatwerent.com/2024/12/…
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New back-issues stock arrived last-week, including numbers: 59 to 71.
There is now *plenty* of stock of issues 30 to 72 plus the 2 Specials, so if you love reading about the development of games, then whizz over to FREEZE64.com and treat yourself.
#Commodore64 #C64
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In this new video I examine how a Commodore 64 BASIC program manages to display 16 sprites at once with no machine language. Hint: it (ab-)uses PRINT as an ultra-fast POKE!
youtu.be/9vKUXXTigmU
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Any fans of Booty from Firebird Software?
It’s one of my favourite budget titles for the #Commodore64 #C64. Unfortunately, it will be making an appearance in FREEZE64 issue 74 for the wrong reasons.
FREEZE64.com
#SupportingTheCommodore64Community
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To accompany the page, we also did a video that talked through the early beginnings and some of the key findings from over the years.
youtube.com/watch?v=5AH4vs4w…
GTW Highlight No.11: In May, we celebrated an incredible 25 years of Games That Weren't, which was first born back in 1999. Covering the history of how the site first started and some of the key events and recoveries over the years leading up to 2024.
gamesthatwerent.com/2024/05/…
Mike - oldskoolpixels.com retweeted
I'm proud to announce that
'16 Years Old & Working for #OceanSoftware - PART 2' is now LIVE!
This is more special to me than Part 1, which was pretty special to start with!
Watch & you'll see why: youtu.be/lhMitqFgswY?si=40x5…! #ZXSpectrum #CommodoreAmiga #AtariST #RetroGaming
Mike - oldskoolpixels.com retweeted
After 22 months, at exactly 5 PM on December 4, 2024, the last of the 721 sprites is finished. What a journey, folks! Thank you for supporting me so far with your enthusiastic comments! #commodore64 #c64 #c64reposts #toki #jujudensetsu #retrogaming
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GTW Highlight No.6: In March, preservation work of Archer Maclean's disks continued with a look at many arcade concepts that Archer had created on the #Atari800 and sadly abandoned, including an early Robotron development:
gamesthatwerent.com/2024/03/…
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GTW Highlight No.2: Also in December, we made a hugely important discovery from the disks of the late Archer Maclean. The origins of Dropzone were recovered in the form of Defender and Stargate conversions on the #Atari800:
gamesthatwerent.com/2023/12/…
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Koshimo was an impressive Kung Fu Master clone due for the #Commodore64, featuring large enemies and brilliant graphics. Thalamus were reportedly keen, but the developer sadly lost interest and it was canned. See just how good it was looking for yourself:
gamesthatwerent.com/gtw64/ko…
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One small batch of FREEZE64 issue 72 Subscriber copies *just* posted. Another batch going out around 9am. I’ll then email the lucky recipients.
Another large batch set for tomorrow morning.
freeze64.com/freeze64-issue-…
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Into the last hours of our latest Kickstarter - stretch goal 1 achieved (dust cover), stretch goal 2 (bookmark ribbons) in site... #retrogaming
loom.ly/UHNGj2M
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New case and keys arrived for my old Amiga 500…. So happy how it turned out! Get yours at a1200.net 😎👍
Mike - oldskoolpixels.com retweeted
After being made redundant from serving 17 years at Experian, this evening marks the beginning of a full-time adventure with FREEZE64. And so, any support that you can provide, so that I can continue to serve the #Commodore64 #C64 Community, would be greatly appreciated. Grab a subscription from: FREEZE64.com/subscribe. Or maybe grab a few back issues to enjoy: freeze64.com/issues/ Or, if you just wish to show your appreciation for what I do, then you can treat me to a cuppa: freeze64.com/treat-vinny-to-…
#ThankYou 😊🙏❤️
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AZTEC CHALLENGE - 'the Making Of' with developer Paul Norman. Coming soon to FREEZE64 issue 72:
freeze64.com/freeze64-issue-…
#Commodore64 #C64
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Come 15th November, I will be following my dream of publishing my own self-funded #Commodore64 #C64 magazine full-time. It’s going to be tough; it’s going to be frightening; it’s going to be daunting; but it’s going to be exciting and a dream come true. If you are a member of the #C64 Community, please support FREEZE64 magazine by grabbing a subscription and a few back issues from FREEZE64.com. Failing that, a cuppa now and again would be appreciated: freeze64.com/treat-vinny-to-… #ThankYou 😊🙏
