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We cover Cancelled & Unreleased Video games for the Commodore 64 computer. A non-profit large archive dedicated to preserving games that were never released to the public, as well as prototypes and the odd preservation of released titles. Our aim to share history and stories from the developers, assets and more before it is too late. GTW has been preserving video game history since 1999.

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Various C64 preservations

As well as preserving unreleased games, we also try and preserve titles which are known to be released, but are not yet digitally preserved. We have another two Commodore 64 games for you today, as well as some extras which are unfortunately not working. Click each title to download.

Million Brick 2

MillionBrick

A previously unpreserved SEUCK sequel by Outlaw-Emix Software in 1991 which has been found and recovered by Csaba Virag on some old disks that were very kindly donated by Zsolt Tarczali (who had sent Csaba hundreds of disks for free). When prompted with “:”, enter “VARAZSOL” (without the quotes).

Heli-Maths

helimaths

A currently unpreserved 1984 educational title from Kerian software. It’s listed on Retrocollector.org with some scans, but there is currently no TAP image and its not in Gamebase 64. This was found in a bundle of games (without an inlay sadly) at Level Up Games in Canterbury.

Unknown BASIC files (Not working)

Along with Heli-Maths, I found a few blank cassettes that had some recordings on. They seem to be BASIC programs that were saved – possibly experiments or type-ins from a magazine. Unfortunately, after numerous attempts to try and load – I didn’t have any joy. The above download are a set of DMP files I created on my DC2N and the outputted TAP files. If you can get anything going, please do get in touch.

With thanks to Csaba Virag, Zsolt Tarczali and Level Up Games (Canterbury) for their help with seeing these items preserved.

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GTW64 August 2024 update

Well, after a bit of a break there was quite some backlog to clear. Thank you for all the submissions and also kind words about my Dad. This month we have a slightly larger GTW64 update with the following below – which includes many Novotrade concept titles:

19 new entries added

Altair’s AdventuresButterfliesChase on WheelsCountdown 64Flight SimulatorHunting with the ColumbiaIn Search of the AuroraMandragore (Spanish edition)Nightmare around the FalklandsThe Astronaut Eater, The Flintstones V1The BlobUnknown Chinese puzzle gameUnknown boat gameUnknown four-part gameWhich one out of SevenWhuppie TaleWindsurf, Zoids 2

19 updates added

A stack of updated entries too to keep you busy, and with hopefully some findings around the corner:

ApprenticeArthurBall BreakerBlack BanditBorn In SpaceCenturion Software titlesCyber CopFreewheel BurningGremlins: Part 2Memory ManMetal ArmyMoreta – Dragonlady Of PernOozeQuarkSoftware HouseSplish SplashTelmar’s GoldUnnamed Star Trek gameZzap Italia homebrew

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GTW64 July 2024 update

Apologies all – its a very small GTW64 update this month, as my Dad sadly passed away at the beginning of the month. As a result, i’ve been busy making funeral arrangements and sorting out bits and pieces.

Normal service will hopefully start to resume from next week onwards and for next month. Thank you everyone for your support!

1 new entry added

memoryman2

Memory Man

4 updates added

ArthurBorn In SpaceChinese Juggler V1Game Maker

Dedicated to my Dad – Charlie Gasking (27/06/37 – 03/07/24)

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GTW64 June 2024 update

Now in the middle of 2024, a bit of a slow down with new entries with just the one (a second Gremlins adventure game), but also 18 updates to pre-existing entries (check the “History” tab for each for more details), including some major findings on EastEnders (sadly not good news!).

1 new entries added

Gremlins: Part 2

18 updates added

Alien Vs PredatorArthurBeat Em UpCorporate RaiderEastEndersElerooGalencia Khaos SphereGremlinsGunboatInside TraderMaximum RetaliationParanoid PeteSpace RaiderSplish SplashSquad OneStargateSword Of The SamuraiVietnam Gunboat

See you all next month!

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GTW64 May 2024 update

As we near the middle of 2024, work continues in the Commodore 64 archive of Games That Weren’t, with more new entries added and also 23 titles updated in total. Much more on the way too for next month! (Apologies to Anonymous Contributor, whose recent set of new contributions I’ll add for next month).

5 new entries added

Centurion Software titlesDas Reich der TotenDragon’s LairTronUnnamed Star Trek game

23 updates added

Many more entries updated – each entry contains a “History” tab to explain what has been updated.

ArthurBacillusBubblesElerooEpsilonGalencia Khaos SphereHalloweenHalo JonesJudge DeathLock OnMurder!Operation Thunderbolt V1Paradroid V1Space RaiderStorm WarriorStrider USATime Scanner V1Toms RevengeTop WrestlingTrojanVirusWinnetouWonderboy V1

See you all next month!

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