Commodore Chronicles Podcast

Covered in episode sixteen of the Commodore Chronicles: 1) Six bits of news 2) The Commodore Years - 1989 3) A review of "Sid Meier's Pirates!" The lineup for the next episodes of the podcast goes as follows: 486 Deluxe – Relentless: Twinson’s Adventure Commodore Chronicles - A Pig Quest and Rocky and Co. NES Advantage - Contra and Tecmo Super Bowl To have your feedback featured on t...

On the sixth episode of the Fine and Tandy podcast, we check out Lucasfilm Games' Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Graphic Adventure. We cover three bits of news: The VIC-II Sponsor of the Commodore Chronicles Family of Podcasts, Retro Rewind (https://www.retrorewind.ca), the SE Michigan Vintage Computer Club (https://semichiganvcc.blogspot.com) is officially announced and a great Commo...

Covered in episode fifteen of the Commodore Chronicles: 1) Eight bits of news 2) The Commodore Years - 1988 3) A special feature titled "Classics Gone Wrong" The lineup for the next episodes of the podcast goes as follows: Fine and Tandy – Lucasfilm Games’ Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Commodore Chronicles – Sid Meier’s Pirates! 486 Deluxe – Relentless: Twinson’s Adventure To have your feedba...

Greetings and welcome to the first episode of the NES Advantage Podcast featuring a review of SNK's action RPG, Crystalis. If you wish to submit feedback for our next episode, featuring reviews of Contra and Tecmo Super Bowl, you can do so on the Commodore Chronicles Discord server (https://discord.gg/uRmQ5kb3R7). Feedback can also be submitted to commodorechronicles@gmail.com. If you feel so...

Covered in episode fourteen of the Commodore Chronicles: 1) Eight bits of news 2) The Commodore Years - 1987 3) A review of Ultimate Wizard As for our next episode of the Commodore Chronicles, we'll be featuring a special titled, "The Greats Gone Wrong". However, the next show due up is the NES Advantage Podcast with a review of SNK's Crystalis. To have your feedback featured on...

On the fifth episode of the Fine and Tandy podcast, we check out Sierra Online's Adventure Classic, Space Quest: The Sarien Encounter. We cover four bit of news, including a new show on the podcast, NES Advantage. As well as a small update on the SE Michigan Vintage Computer Club. On the next episode of Fine and Tandy, we will cover Lucasarts' Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Graphi...

Covered in episode thirteen of the Commodore Chronicles: 1) Four bits of news 2) The Commodore Years - 1986 3) A review of Devon Aire in the Hidden Diamond Caper As for our next title on the Commodore Chronicles, we'll be featuring Electronic Arts' Ultimate Wizard. However, next up in the Commodore Chronicles Family of Podcasts is Fine and Tandy with a review of Sierra On Line's Space...

Star Trek: The Next Generation - A Final Unity is wonderful homage to television series, however it's not without its faults. With eight member of the original cast do the voice acting, it sure does get the nostalgia flowing. Thanks to the Commodore Chronicles Family of Podcasts' "Fast Load Collective" Patron Members; Chris Petzel, Jim Pones, Eric Nelson and our newest member, th...

In the fourth episode of the Fine and Tandy podcast, we explore Dynamix' dark and gritty point and click adventure, Rise of the Dragon. The next episode of Fine and Tandy will cover Sierra On-Line's classic adventure, Space Quest.  If you want to provide feedback for our next episode, keep an eye out for posts on twitter.com/c64chronicles or facebook.com/c64chronicles where feedback can be submitt...

Covered in episode twelve of the Commodore Chronicles: 1) One bit of news (Castle Shadowgate) 2) The Commodore Years - 1985 3) A review of Slicks and bonus review of Knifegrinder's Lester As for our next title on the Commodore Chronicles, we'll be featuring Devon Aire in the Hidden Diamond Caper (Inside Outing is the Europe). However, next up in the Commodore Chronicles Family of Podcasts is Fine...

Wolfenstein 3D (IMHO) was the catalyst for the modern first person shooter.  It was also the reason I insisted that my parents pickup an IBM-Compatible PC.  That PC would be an AST Advantage Adventure 6066d with a 486DX2/66 processor and 8MB of RAM and is the inspiration behind the 486 Deluxe podcast. Thanks to the Commodore Chronicles Family of Podcasts "Fast Load Collective" Patrons Ch...

In the third episode of the Fine and Tandy podcast, we explore if all early era MS-DOS sport games suck.  Also, we introduce the newest member to the Fine and Tandy family, a Tandy 1000 TL and the upgrades that have been done to it. The next episode of Fine and Tandy will cover Dynamix' point and click adventure, Rise of the Dragon.  If you want to provide feedback for our next episode,...

Covered in episode eleven of the Commodore Chronicles: 1) Seven bits of news (including a new podcast, 486 Deluxe) 2) The Commodore Years 1984 3) A review of The Last Ninja As for our next title on the Commodore Chronicles, we'll be featuring the top-down racer, Slicks. However, next up to the plate is Fine and Tandy: A Tandy 1000 Podcast asking the question, "Do any good early MS-DOS sports title...

In the second episode of the Fine and Tandy podcast, we cover Neuromancer, a sci-fi, cyberpunk adventure from 1988.  Also, we take a moment to walk through the specs and upgrades on my personal Tandy 1000 EX. The next episode of Fine and Tandy will cover two EA Sports classics, PGA Tour Golf and Lakers Vs. Celtics and the NBA Playoffs.  If you want to provide feedback for our next episod...

Covered in episode ten of the Commodore Chronicles 1) Three bits of news 2) The Commodore Years 1983 3) A review of Maniac Mansion As for our next title on the Commodore Chronicles, we’ll be featuring System 3's The Last Ninja. However, next to bat is Fine and Tandy Episode Two, where we'll be covering the cyberpunk cult classic, Neuromancer. To have your feedback featured on the podcast, leave co...

In the first episode of the Fine and Tandy podcast, we cover D/Generation, an isometric puzzle platformer from 1991.  Also, we take a step back in time and look at my history with the Tandy 1000EX, as well as an abbreviated history of Tandy 1000 range of computers. The next episode of Fine and Tandy will cover the 1988 adventure, Neuromancer.  If you want to provide feedback for our next...

Covered in episode nine of the Commodore Chronicles podcast. 1) A new segment, The Commodore Years, a rapid fire grouping of recommendations by year.  This episode features the Commodore year of 1982. 2) Three bits of news. 3) Reviews of Bagman Comes Back and Bagman Strikes Back by LC Games, Galaga C64 by Arlasoft and Zeta Wing by Witchsoft. With the introduction of Fine and Tandy, we’re going to...

Covered in episode eight of the Commodore Chronicles podcast. 1) The C64 Hardware Guide covers the C64 offerings from Retro Rewind. 2) Five bits of news, plus a new podcast announcement.   3) Reviews of Pitfall II: Lost Caverns, Realm of Impossibility and Skate or Die Next episode, we'll feature three reviews; Bagman Comes Back/Bagman Strikes Back by LC-Games, Galaga 64 by Arlasoft and Zeta Wing b...

Covered in episode seven of the Commodore Chronicles podcast. 1) The C64 Hardware Guide covers the C64 offerings from Gideon's Logic. 2) Five bits of news, plus an editorial piece on the Mega 65. 3) Reviews of Samurai Warrior: The Battles of Usagi Yojimbo and The Goonies Next episode, we'll feature three reviews; Pitfall 2, Realms of Impossibility and Skate or Die. To have your feedback featured o...

Covered in episode six of the Commodore Chronicles podcast. 1) The C64 Hardware Guide covers the C64 offerings from The Future Was 8 Bit. 2) Five bits of news, including streaming on Twitch at 9pm EST (twitch.tv/commodore_chronicles) and support via Patreon (patreon.com/c64chronicles). 3) Reviews of Paperboy and Impossible Mission (and rerecord a few times for saying the unthinkable...  Mission Im...

Covered in episode five of the Commodore Chronicles podcast. 1) In lieu of a C64 Hardware Guide, we covered some of my favorite website for C64 information and hardware repairs. 2) Six bits of news...  But I think I missed some things... 3) Had a Karate Deathmatch between Yie Ar Kung Fu and International Karate 4) Reviewed Hessian by Covert Bitops Next episode we'll feature reviews for Impossible...

Covered in episode four of the Commodore Chronicles podcast. 1) A C64 Hardware Guide covering joysticks. 2) Four bits of news. 3) Reviews covering Stunt Car Racer and Rock N' Bolt Next episode we'll feature a "Karate Deathmatch Special" between Yie Ar Kung Fu and International Karate.  And also review the 2016 Covert Bitops release, Hessian. To have your feedback featured on the podcast, leave com...

Covered in Episode Three of the Commodore Chronicles Podcast: 1) Reviews of Sam's Journey and The Amazing Spider-Man, plus your feedback. 2) The third edition of the Commodore 64 buyer's guide covering various display options. 3) Three bits of news Next episode will cover the wildly unique 3D racing title, Stunt Car Racer, as well as an arcade-esque title, Rock N' Bolt. To have your feedback featu...

Covered in Episode Two of the Commodore Chronicles Podcast: 1) Reviews of Raid On Bungeling Bay and Project Firestart, plus your feedback. 2) The second edition of the Commodore 64 buyer's guide covering modern drive implementations. 3) Four bits of news Next episode will cover a newer smash hit, Sam's Journey, and a classic title, The Amazing Spider-Man. To have your feedback featured on the podc...

Covered in Episode One of the Commodore Chronicles Podcast: 1) Reviews of Pooyan and Space Taxi, plus your feedback. 2) The first edition of a Commodore 64 buyer's guide covering the Commodore 64 itself. 3) Three bits of news  4) A quick Commodore Chronicles' history lesson. Next episode will cover two ambitious titles, Raid on Bungeling Bay and Project Firestart.   To have your feedback featured...