Chiptune
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Ruote Fumanti (Smoking Wheels) - A rather cool little racer for the Commodore 64 by charger0277
Ruote Fumanti (Smoking Wheels), a new racing game developed by charger0277 for the Commodore 64, offers a smooth 50fps experience on stock hardware without memory expansions. The game features impressive technical execution with pixel-by-pixel scrolling and multiple sprites, channeling 1980s arcade classics with a custom engine, graphics, and chiptune soundtrack.
Full Mina the Hollower Soundtrack Debuts on Bandcamp
The full 96-track official soundtrack for Yacht Club Games' Mina the Hollower is now available on Bandcamp as a "name your price" release, with an option to download for free. Composed primarily by Jake Kaufman, with two tracks by Yuzo Koshiro, the soundtrack utilizes Game Boy and Konami MSX sound chips. The game is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.
GoatBeat - Dance Dance Revolution for the C64, but with a twist!
GoatBeat, a new rhythm game developed by Roman Werner, is set to release for the Commodore 64. Inspired by Dance Dance Revolution, the game utilizes a joystick for input and features authentic SID chip music from artists like Rob Hubbard and Ben Daglish. It aims to provide a challenging experience for both newcomers and retro gaming enthusiasts.
Solo Dev Drops OMG! After Year-Long Indie Journey Into Steam’s Arena
Freddicus Game Studios has released OMG! - Overhead Micro Game on Steam after a year of solo development. The 2D pixel puzzle game, built using Unreal Engine 5 for cross-platform compatibility on PC, Mac, and Linux, has been extensively tested on the Steam Deck. The developer also highlighted the game's chiptune soundtrack, composed in FamiStudio.
Lo(u)ser Fire & Ice RGX 2026 Guest of Honor
Musician Chris Graue, also known as Lo(u)ser, will be a Guest of Honor at Fire & Ice RGX 2026. The event will also feature announcements for new games like Invincible VS, Last Man Sitting, and an A-Rank Party game. Lo(u)ser is known for his ska-punk-chiptune music, including the song "No Hope" featured in Clerks III.
Jesper Kyd interview - ‘I am in love with video game music’
Composer Jesper Kyd discusses his lifelong passion for video game music, tracing its evolution from the early demo scene to modern orchestral and electronic scores. He emphasizes the importance of melody and originality, drawing inspiration from his formative years with the Commodore 64 and Amiga. Kyd also touches on his work across various titles like Assassin's Creed and State of Decay 3, his approach to scoring open-world games, and his thoughts on the future of music composition in the industry, including the role of AI.
