- language: English
- publication date: 26 August 2024
- formats: hardback & digital, 450 pages
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30 untold stories about a computer giant
Now available in German! "Commodore: The Inside Story" takes you on a journey through the exciting world of Commodore, the legendary technology company that played a major role in shaping the computer revolution - from its humble beginnings to its rise as the undisputed icon of the home computer era to the company's final crash due to fatal mismanagement. -
English edition!
From Vultures to Vampires is the fascinating true account of what happened to Commodore after the fateful New York auction sale of 1995. Volume 2 chronicles the machinations and intricate shell games surrounding the Amiga's ownership from 2005 to 2010. The heated battle for the post-Commodore Amiga crown led to the ongoing development of competing next-generation PowerPC-based computers and operating systems. As companies faded from the scene, new champions took up the challenge of keeping the Amiga dream alive. The twists and turns involving Commoodore's trademarks were more convoluted. with repeased opportunistic attempts to control the Commodore brand, something that continues to this day. -
English edition!
From Vultures to Vampires is the fascinating true account of what happened to Commodore after the fateful New York auction sale of 1995. Volume 3 covers the period from 2010 to 2023 and follows the continuing evolution of next-generation PowerPC Amiga systems and the coming-of-age 68K emulation, coupled with the rise of cycle-accurate FPGA-based Amiga clones. Thanks to the vibrant community of enthusiasts, developers and makers, plus a few intrepid companies and individuals who, against all odds, continue to pour vast amounts of money into new hardware and software, the Amiga truely is the computer that refuses to die. -
New from our friends at Gameplan Verlag: 50 years of screen fun and digital action, chronologically and in-depth in plain language, technical tables and over 800 photos. The greatly expanded and updated new edition of the popular reference book on video game hardware shows all consoles, handhelds and computers from America, Japan and Europe, presents classic software in authentic pixels, provides background information and historical facts. 550 dream devices, million-sellers from Atari VCS to Commodore Amiga and SNES to PS5 and Steam Deck, but also derailments and exotic variants presented in full-color chapters and detailed appendices - for all those who want to play, collect and know all their lives. -
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Cult game meets cult computer
Amiga Duel is the ultimate card game for all Amiga fans, retro collectors and gamer enthusiasts: it features 32 models of the greatest computer series ever created. The lineup includes all Commodore Amigas from the A1000 to the CD32, various clones like DraCo or Pegasos, devices from the grapevine like Walker or MCC and of course the brand new The A500 Mini. The classics shine through year of availability or innovative strength, the newer machines stand out through computing power or kickstart. All playing cards have been illustrated with love and researched with passion - by Amiga fans for Amiga fans.
