Thunderforce – Unleash the Thunder on Your Commodore 64!
Grab your controller, team up with a friend, and blast your way through enemy-infested zones in Thunderforce – a high-voltage 2-player side-scrolling action game that pushes your C64 to the edge!
Run, jump, and fight through waves of enemies across explosive battlefields. Smash bosses, dodge incoming fire, and upgrade your arsenal as you take the fight to the brutal Dyrone Empire. Every stage bursts with color, effects, and intensity – only the toughest duos will make it out alive.
Cooperative 2-player side-scrolling action with smooth performance.
Sharp 8-bit visuals and massive boss encounters.
Experience the iconic SID soundtracks by Johannes Bjerregaard
Fast, responsive controls – no lag, just raw action.
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Av Peter Uhd Jepsen, Eric Beran, Torben Bakager og J. Bjerregaard
Get ready to take off and fight your way through hostile zones in TIGER MISSION – a classic vertical scrolling shoot ’em up from 1987, now re-released as a free download directly from the original developer!
Pilot a combat helicopter through dangerous air and ground zones.
Battle enemy troops, dodge anti-air defenses, and rescue hostages.
Experience the iconic SID soundtracks by Johannes Bjerregaard, a legend in the world of C64 music.
“The Great One on Ice: Exploring Wayne Gretzky’s Impact Through Gameplay”
Skate with the Great: Learning from Wayne Gretzky
Wayne Gretzky isn’t just a name in hockey—he is hockey. With records that still stand decades later and a career that redefined greatness, he’s earned his title as “The Great One.” But Gretzky’s legacy goes beyond the rink. In an age where video games spark imagination and classrooms are going digital, Gretzky’s story offers something bigger: a powerful lesson in dedication, strategy, and lifelong learning.
– Veteran Canadian journalist Peter Gzowski wrote that Gretzky seemed to be able to slow down time.[151]
– Commentators have noted Gretzky’s uncanny ability to judge the position of the other players on the ice—so much so that many suspected he enjoyed some kind of extrasensory perception.[153]
– “Nobody would ever say a doctor had learned his profession by instinct; yet in my own way I’ve put in almost as much time studying hockey as a medical student puts in studying medicine.”[154]
From early mornings on frozen ponds to the bright lights of the NHL, Gretzky combined passion with precision—skills that now echo in eSports arenas and educational platforms around the world. Whether you’re mastering a hockey sim on your console, or learning about teamwork and discipline in the classroom, Gretzky’s journey proves that greatness comes from curiosity, courage, and constant growth.
– He didn’t just change how hockey is played—he’s now inspiring how we learn, compete, and play, both on and off the ice.
Amiga cover version. Wayne also participated in the design of the Amiga version. I got a personal peek at the game in-house at Bethesda around its release. 😉
Supreme Amiga Award – Amiga Computing september p.18-19, 1989. At the time, the ice playfield featured a unique pixel dotting pattern that became more visible as skaters moved around, emphasizing their motion and creating a dynamic visual effect.
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An exhibit on Gretzky at the Hockey Hall of Fame
Skating Through History: Wayne Gretzky’s Games in Our Educational Series
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