Here are 31 Nah-Kolor Amiga productions (intro’s and one file demos) on 5 floppies! Yes it’s true! 😉 Do enjoy! The 5 ADF files can be downloaded in one package here: https://nahkolor.c64.page/NahKolor-OCS&ECS&AGA-Packs.zip
[Submitted by magic]
[ Wanted! ] Looking for GLSL / shader wizards to create demos
Hey everyone! I’m excited to share the result of my first collaboration with an amazing shaders developer! Check it out here: https://video.gamerstavern.online/w/oCPBteRDhYpjxfwJjYgbTh During the development of this demo, I also built a custom demo engine that allows me to easily create new demos. It’s fully scripted, so adding new content is a breeze! On top of that, I mixed the music for this demo myself. However, I’m always open to incorporating music from other sources if it fits the vibe. If...[ Atariscne.org - News ] 64 NOPs issue #4: Plasma! One Name to rule them all
The fourth issue of this nice paper based magazine has been published in January 2026.
It also features coverage by Krusty/Benediction and spkr/SMFX on the subject of "plasma" effects, discussing the range of effects summarized under this effect label on various platforms and at different angles.
[ Atariscne.org - News ] Phase-scrolling examples for STe
TheNameOfTheGame, a long time user at the Atari-Forum recently released his take on Phase scrolling on the Atari STe.
The examples cover both infinite horizontal and vertical scrolling using a tile map. The assembler source is is available and the examples can be built with VASM, but likely easy to get going with Devpac as well.
Horizontal scroller demo in action
🔗 Github page with the sources and example binaries
[ Atariscne.org - News ] Lotus 2 reworking for the Atari STE!
Whilst we’re waiting for further updates on the Thrust-resembling ‘Cavey Taxi’, Chicane has taken it on himself, to apply some of the techniques and knowledge gained in making the 50 FPS racing game ‘FaSTer’ on the STE, to update the ST version of Lotus 2.
The updates are STE-specific, so you can expect usage of the STE hardware to enhance the original’s gameplay. The STFM version being somewhat stripped down in comparison with the Amiga version according to Chicane. The aim being, as with Lotus 1, to bring this as close to the Amiga as possible.
There is a work in progress on Youtube, it is unclear when this is going to be released, or even if the whole game is going to be updated. A likely outcome could be a single level ‘proof of concept’ release. Chicane thinks that the third part may be a bit too much even for the STE to run decently.
YouTube link below. Yes it is a bit glitchy at this early stage.
CiH for Atariscne.org - Feb 2026
[ Atariscne.org - News ] Zeme's blog
Vulture/Odyssey of Synergy Megademo fame (you remember their awesome guest screen "Symbiosis", do you?) published a very interesting article on his and the general Dutch demoscene roots, including some remarkable photo material.
Odyssey's guest screen stood out of the usual ST demoscreen mass as it featured some beautiful pixel art and advanced design
Side-note for the more obsessed ones: the blog post also includes an optional "spot the havoc" riddle!
[ Atariscne.org - News ] Joska drops Falcon excitement with "DINO RUN"
Joska from Norway who brought us "L'Abbaye Des Morts" for the Falconsome years ago released a new funny and addictive game called:
"DINO RUN"
There are several incarnations of this type of game, which is somesort of "Flappy-Bird-On-The-Ground" and now we have a Falcon version.
Watch out for the Pterodactyl!
🔗 https://atari.joska.no/dinorun/🔗 https://demozoo.org/productions/387581/
[ got papers? ] Old Papermags from AVH, Part 2
It turns out that we forgot to put online some of the C64 papermags that AVH/Radwar generously provided to us back in 2019. And what a treasure trove this is! A completely lost issue of CCCP (#3), a better scan of another CCCP issue (#9), and a whole bunch of Illegal issues that had been […][ Wanted! ] Need audio for demo (Amstrad CPC 8 bits, chiptune)
Hi, We have a demo project for this hardware. It's almost finished, and we plan to release it in 07/2026. It's a little project, and if you want to help us, feel free to contact discuss about it. We are french (GMT +1) You can consult the preview, when it was public : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ig1v9nPgnNc&list=PL0RgtToFfT8vXpBhipkFWY5_Oe7-mi8MJ But notice, lot of work has been done since See yaLatest news, links and releases from the active demoscene community.
Up on youtube!
[Submitted by psenough]Bootblock Rebels fully funded in just 14 days! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bitman/bootblock-rebels/
Thank you. Seriously. Seeing Bootblock Rebels hit 100% this fast is unreal and we still have plenty of time left in the campaign. Now we can focus on pushing the project even further.
If you’ve already backed and want to help, the biggest thing you can do is still simple: share the campaign link. Post it in a relevant retro/Amiga group, a forum, or DM it to a friend who’s into Amiga, the scene, or retro computing. For a niche project like this, word of mouth makes the biggest difference.
To keep the momentum going, I’ve added two stretch goals:
€24,000 - Galahad chapter (goal reached) The planned section on tools, methods, and copy protections will be expanded into a full extra chapter added to the book. It will be written by Galahad, a long-time Amiga programmer known for game enhancements and deep technical insight - and it will include screenshots and real examples.
€30,000 - Amiga intro (goal locked) When the book is ready, an Amiga “game intro” will be released. The intro is built from an original intro source most sceners will recognize, a classic used in many "game intros". It will include a greetings scroller with backer names. It will be added to YouTube & uploaded to the major demoscene repositories.
Thank you again for making this happen. Let’s see how far we can take it.
[Submitted by bitmandk][ Atariscne.org - News ] An interview with Thadoss of Dune (part two)
In the second part of this interview we will focus on TAEDIUM VITAE, the latest Dune demo on Falcon that was released at the winter edition of SillyVenture 2025. This time I have also invited Jade (gfx) and Virgill (music) to join Thadoss (code) as they were essential parts in the making of that great demo.
I have to add that Virgill thought that his fellows had done a great job answering this interview and that he did not see what could be added. Too bad but his decision is respected.
STS: First of all, why “Taedium Vitae”? There seems to be different meanings to these ominous words and latin has never been my thing so that some explanations are more than welcome.
[ Atariscne.org - News ] Gemtos 2026 registrations are open
Manu writes:
Registrations for Gemtos 2026 are open. You just need to download the registration form from the official site or request it from me via this email.
The ZX Spectrum GOTY awards are organized every year by a team connected to the LOAD ZX Museum in Cantanhede and the Planeta Sinclair blog. They serve to highlight some of the best videogames released in the previous year for the ZX Spectrum home computer platform.
The awards ceremony will take place at the LOAD ZX Museum in Cantanhede on the 21st of February and will also be livestreamed on the museum's youtube channel.
Associação Inércia joined efforts this year to curate a special demoscene category in the awards ceremony, highlighting with a panel of dedicated ZX Spectrum jury members the best ZX Spectrum demoscene productions of 2025.
In alphabetical order the nominees for best ZX Spectrum demo of 2025 are:
- AddMortem by Arise + Joker
- Corvet by Stardust
- No Heart Beats Forever by UriS
- Pain Gain Again by Five Finger Punch
- Parallel Visions by Otomata Labs + Virtual Vision Group
[Submitted by psenough][ Atariscne.org - News ] Buxton Bytes 2026 - Buxton Bytes Back
This year we are turning it up a notch with three categories to choose from.
All challenges are non competitive and purely for the fun of it, so do not be shy. All contributions are welcome at Buxton Bytes.
The gathering itself takes place from 8 - 11 May 2026. We will watch all entries together at the event, and everything will then be released afterwards via the usual channels.
Can we beat last year’s haul? Let’s find out.
CHALLENGE 1 - SAMPLE DISKYou know the score. Make us a sample disk.
The only rule is that all data must fit on a single disk. Please prove this by submitting your entry as a .MSA or .ST file.
ST, STe, Falcon, TT and others are all welcome.Use 68k, STOS, GFA, Omicron or whatever you like. We really do not mind.
CHALLENGE 2 - INTRO WITH RIPPED ASSETSSubmit an intro that uses ripped material.
Ripped code, graphics and or music are all encouraged. You can also include original code and assets if you want, or not at all. Reuse is art.
As above, use any language or DCK. It is all good.
CHALLENGE 3 - “INTERESTING SCROLLTEXT”
Interpret this however you like.
No rules. All entries welcome.
BUT WAIT, THERE IS MORE...
For the first time ever, or maybe not, entries can be submitted to multiple challenges.
So why not make a sample disk with ripped assets and an interesting scrolltext, and take part in all three in one go??
QUESTIONSEmail us at info@buxtonbytes.co.uk
Please send entries to entries@buxtonbytes.co.uk.
The deadline for all submissions is 5pm on Saturday 9 May 2026.
CREDITS FOR THE INVITROSText: Tronic / EffectCode: Tommy Tommy TomtomsGfx: Some teenagers from the 80sZiks: Mad Max (probably)Thanks: Tat / Avena for Minymiser
All invites are STe only. Sorry everyone else.
A new book project, Bootblock Rebels - The Hidden Stars of the Amiga Underground, has launched on Kickstarter.
The book documents the Commodore Amiga cracking scene from its early roots in 1985 through its peak years (1990-1993) and the decline of the active scene around 1996.
Based on interviews and archival research, the book aims to capture the real mechanics and culture of the scene: the race-to-release mentality, supplier networks, bulletin board distribution, group hierarchies, rivalries, cracktros, and the behind-the-scenes economy that powered it all.
[Submitted by bitmandk][ Atariscne.org - News ] The physical deep-art-ment
Some decades ago I decided to follow the white rabbit... down the rabbit hole. Once you start collecting you stumble over more and more "easter eggs". Hidden secrets that the majority of sceners are not aware of.
Follow me down into the deeper dungeons of scene collectables that you might have never heard of before.
Note: This is not about reviewing releases and it's not about imposing my opinion on you. I simply want to show you some gems that are out there.
Let's begin with the obvious...
Jochen Hippel Give It A Try [Thalion THCD 1]
https://www.discogs.com/de/release/1808727-Jochen-Hippel-Give-It-A-Try
Thalion as a record label? Yes indeed... even if there was only one release. I guess you already know Jochen Hippel's 'Give It A Try' album from 1990. This is a hard-to-get-item. Sold on Discogs for 10 to 25 Euros... but you have to find somebody who is selling this.
I managed to buy a copy back then through ASM's (Aktueller Software Markt) mail order catalogue, which was my favourite German game magazine back in the day. All MP3s are freely available on Demozoo but it will be much harder to obtain an original release of the CD in physical form. Self-made copies are floating around in the scene.
They came up as prizes in a competition years ago... Jochen even signed them. One of these copies is in my collection as well.
Let's take a closer look into the tracks:
Weekly news and latest releases from the active demoscene community. This week in particular we take a deeper look at the releases that came out of Fjälldata demoparty that took place in Sweden this past weekend.
Watch at youtube!
[Submitted by psenough]Hi guys. We prepare the ATARI ST music concert. The event will take place on July 31, 2026 (Friday), at 8:00 PM, as part of the Silly Venture SE party.Location: Gdansk, ARCHE Mansion of Uphagen. Address: prof. Kieturakisa 1 Street, 80-742 Gdansk.This time, there will be chiptunes from the Atari 520ST + special effects from the Atari 400 Mini + drums and synths.Greetzzzzzzz,Yerz
https://i.ibb.co/h1Vnz98Y/SV2026-SE-concert-yerzmyey-pinokio.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/ccjBMxpq/yerz26b.jpg
[Submitted by YERZMYEY/H-PRG]
[ Wanted! ] Ream RIC is looking for Amiga OCS Graphician
Hello strangers! Ream RIC is looking for Graphician! We would like to level up the demogroup, and find someone who does graphics!!! So if you want to be in Ream RIC, message me on discord: losbrtkosFeel the need, the need for Speed!
[Submitted by magic][ Atariscne.org - News ] VQ tracker released
Ilmenit, known for his impressive size coding intros and the game "Adam is me" just released a first version of his cross-platform music tracker for composing sample-based music targeting Atari XL/XE 8-bit computers.
Features as stated on Github:
Latest news and releases from the active demoscene community. This week in particular a look at the Operator Digitalfest event that took place in Taiwan a couple weeks ago. And the releases from the highly anticipated Gerp Amiga demoparty that took place in Sweden this past weekend.
[Submitted by psenough][ Atariscne.org - News ] Long Lost Level 9 Game Found!
To conclude a remarkably busy January, here’s yet another game that has surfaced for the Atari ST.
This one is a rediscovered unreleased 1991 game from Level 9, the classic adventure game software house. Details of this one came from ‘Games that Weren’t’ a link is at the end of this article.
‘Grange Murders’ is a complex detective adventure, utilising a Sierra Online style game engine developed by Level 9. They linked up with Cinemaware to publish the game, but unfortunately, financial issues hit both companies and the game was lost.
Until now!
The game assets have been rediscovered and made into a playable version.
Find out more about this lost and re-found treasure at:
Games That Weren't - Grange Murders
CiH - Atariscne.org - Jan 2026.
[ Atariscne.org - News ] STOT - Players choice game Awards 2025
Thorn writes:
We played some great rounds in the ST Offline Tournament (STOT) on atari-forum.com in 2025, and we all had lots of fun! As well as playing and scoring, the STOT aims to support new releases and provide feedback on them. That year, we played five rounds of new or updated versions. - S07R01: Faster- S07R02: Chroma Grid - S07R05: Randominer STOT version - S07R07: Yoomp! - S07R09: Defender - S07R09: Invasion of the Emerald SourcersThe STOT version of Randominer was also a premiere, being the first game to feature the STOT logo. I hope there will be more to follow.Players had enough time to get to know these games well.For the first time, STOT held a poll to vote for: 'Players' favourite new STOT game of the 2025 season'. STOT has some great judges, so we hope this award will provide valuable feedback. The voting period was 14 days. The winners are:1. Faster and Yoomp.3. Chroma Grid and Defender.5. Randominer (STOT version)6. Invasion of the Emerald SourcersThanks to everyone who releases ST games. Please continue. We will prioritise any STOT-compatible release for playing ASAP (possibly as early as next month).Winners will receive a medal to use on social media.þorN^pionierwerk
