The Oasis BBSMay 28, 2025
ugBASIC Programming Guide Updated
#ugBASIC #RetroComputing #8bitCoding #BASICLanguage #Commodore64 #MSX #ZXSpectrum #AmstradCPC #GameDevRetro #BASICProgramming
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ugBASIC Programming Guide Updated - The Oasis BBS

The ugBASIC programming guide is now updated—ideal for creating software on 8-bit machines with a modern take on classic BASIC.

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The Oasis BBSMay 27, 2025
Commander X16 65C02 Assembly Tutorial – Lesson 2: 65C02 Addressing Modes
#CommanderX16 #65C02 #AssemblyProgramming #RetroComputing #X16Tutorial #8BitCoding
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Commander X16 65C02 Assembly Tutorial – Lesson 2: 65C02 Addressing Modes - The Oasis BBS

Learn 65C02 addressing modes with live coding and debugging on the Commander X16 in Matt Heffernan’s updated tutorial episode.

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The Oasis BBSMay 14, 2025
Backbit Impawsible Ep. 19 - Optimizing C64 Video with 128 Character Frames
#C64 #BackBitImpawsible #PETSCII #8BitCoding #RetroDev #Commodore64 #ChiptuneGraphics #CharacterSetHacks #8bitVideo #Commodore64 #DataCompression
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Backbit Impawsible Ep. 19 - Optimizing C64 Video with 128 Character Frames - The Oasis BBS

In Ep. 19 of BackBit Impawsible, 128 character frames are tested to speed up C64 video playback. It’s messy, but shows promise.

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The Oasis BBSMar 7, 2025
Crazy Solitaire for Commander X16 – A Full-Color Solitaire Game
#CommanderX16 #RetroGaming #Solitaire #8BitCoding #HomebrewGames
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Crazy Solitaire for Commander X16 – A Full-Color Solitaire Game - The Oasis BBS

Crazy Solitaire by Dusan Strakl is a high-resolution solitaire game for the Commander X16, featuring smooth animations, full mouse control, and multiple difficulty settings.

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The Oasis BBSFeb 26, 2025
Retro Debugger V0.64.72 by Slajerek
#RetroDebugger #C64 #AtariXL #NES #8BitCoding #RetroGaming #Commodore64 #Homebrew #BCCParty
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Retro Debugger V0.64.72 by Slajerek - The Oasis BBS

Discover Retro Debugger V0.64.72, a real-time debugging tool for Commodore 64, Atari XL/XE, and NES. Featuring embedded emulators like VICE, Atari800, and NestopiaUE, this beta tool is perfect for coding, debugging, and exploring retro hardware.

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Mx. Paige AshlynnFeb 23, 2025

I imagine using this tool in combination with an art program could be really useful for folks targeting TV-connected retro platforms: https://mausimus.itch.io/shaderglass

#RetroDev #8BitCoding #NESDev #Commodore #HomeBrew

ShaderGlass by mausimus

Retro shaders on top of any Windows app

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The Oasis BBSDec 27, 2024
C64 Studio 8.0 Released
#c64 #commodore64 #programming #coding #assemblycoding #8bitcoding #c64basic
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C64 Studio 8.0 Released - The Oasis BBS

C64 Studio, a .NET-based IDE for Commodore 64 development, has just been updated to version 8.0. Designed for project-based C64 assembly and Basic V2 programming, it features an ACME-syntax assembler, debugging tools for use with Vice or other emulators, and support for multiple output formats, including raw binary, .prg, .t64, .d64, and cartridge (.bin, .crt).

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Mx. Paige AshlynnDec 22, 2024

Anyone have any tips on where to get started with performance profiling on old 8-bit systems?

#PerformanceProfiling #Homebrew #ROMHacking #8BitCoding #GBDev #NESDev #SMSDev #AtariDev #C64Dev #VintageComputing #ClassicComputing