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35 years on Commodore brings back Alien Breed to a brand new audience
Commodore is relaunching its publishing arm with the Alien Breed 35th Anniversary Collection, bringing all six original Amiga-era games to PC, PlayStation, and Xbox on September 24, 2026, with a Nintendo Switch version to follow. The collection features modern controls, online co-op, and a virtual museum with development materials. Commodore president and CEO Peri Fractic stated that the series was the ideal project to restart the company's publishing operations.
Commodore is getting back to game publishing by reviving one of "Amiga’s most beloved franchises"
Commodore is re-entering game publishing by reviving the Amiga shooter franchise Alien Breed with the "Alien Breed 35th Anniversary Collection." This collection will bundle six original titles and is scheduled for release on September 24 for PlayStation 5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The revival is a collaboration with gaming preservationists Antstream, aiming to make classic titles accessible to a new generation.
Commodore is bringing back a legendary '80s joystick, and I'm hyped to see the microcomputer maker delve into…
The resurrected Commodore brand is bringing back the iconic Suncom TAC-2 joystick, originally popular in the 1980s. The joystick will be available in five new colorways, including versions that match the Commodore 64 Ultimate and C64C models, with prices starting at $49.99. Commodore CEO Peri Fractic highlighted the faithful re-release, noting improvements like a new steel shaft to enhance durability while maintaining the original's feel and functionality.
Commodore is bringing back the legendary TAC-2 joystick after more than 40 years
Commodore is bringing back the legendary TAC-2 joystick, originally released in 1983, after more than 40 years. The company is now taking pre-orders for the recreated controller, which aims to faithfully reproduce the original design and feel while improving durability. The new TAC-2 will be available in five colorways, with prices ranging from $49.99 to $64 for a limited Founders Edition.
Commodore is bringing back flip phones to help you stop doomscrolling
Commodore has announced the "Callback," a new flip phone designed to combat doomscrolling by blocking social media apps and web browsers. The phone will still allow users to run 99% of Android apps, including WhatsApp and Google Maps, and will feature emulation for a selection of retro games. Pricing starts at £372.42 with pre-orders opening June 30 for a winter release.
The Commodore 64 Ultimate is getting a C64C sibling with an Amiga-style case that uses the original mold
Commodore has announced the C64C Ultimate, a remake of the 1986 microcomputer featuring an Amiga-style case. The company acquired the original injection tooling from Individual Computers to recreate the case with its 1980s imperfections. The C64C Ultimate is available for pre-order in multiple colors and configurations, with Commodore planning further retro and futurism-focused products for 2026.
