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New game - ASTRO STORM
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August 25, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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SedaiBasic Interpreter Performance
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SedaiBasic Interpreter Performance - The Oasis BBS
Maurizio Cammalleri’s SedaiBasic Interpreter Performance redefines modern BASIC speed with Free Pascal, VM support, and near-V8 benchmark.
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October 23, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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5 REM union flag
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May 20, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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Whisper64 Text Editor for Commodore 64
#Commodore64 #Whisper64 #C64Software #RetroComputing #BASICProgramming

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Whisper64 Text Editor for Commodore 64 - The Oasis BBS
Whisper64 text editor brings advanced editing, BASIC syntax highlighting, and mouse support to the Commodore 64.
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October 20, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Type-N-Fire Type-In Packs Arcade Action Into 3K
#Commodore64 #C64 #TypeNFire #RUNMagazine #RetroComputing #C64Programming #BasicProgramming #TypeInGame
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Type-N-Fire Type-In Packs Arcade Action Into 3K - The Oasis BBS
The Type-N-Fire type-in packs arcade typing, custom characters, sprites, and sound into a tiny 3K program published by RUN in 1989.
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September 18, 2026 at 1:31 PM
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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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May 28, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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BASIC MEGA65 Dungeon Crawler Crammed Into One Screen
#Mega65 #BASICProgramming #8BitTheory #RetroDev #OneScreenGame #DungeonCrawler #RetroComputing #GameDev

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BASIC MEGA65 Dungeon Crawler Crammed Into One Screen - The Oasis BBS
A MEGA65 dungeon crawler built entirely in BASIC fits into one screen of code. Here's how the developer pulled it off.
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May 12, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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Warp Drive Duty: Lower Decks II Warp Drive Sneak Peek for Commander X16
#CommanderX16 #RetroComputing #HomebrewGames #8Bit #IndieDev #GameDev #BASICProgramming #RetroGaming #X16 #LowerDecksII

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warp drive duty
Warp Drive Duty gets a sneak peek at Lower Decks II on Commander X16, with four-player pad tests and crystal timing.
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December 16, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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33-Line C64 Sprite Editor in BASIC
#Commodore64 #C64 #BasicProgramming #RetroComputing #8BitBasic #BasicBytes #VintageComputing #SpriteEditor #RetroCode #C64Community

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33-Line C64 Sprite Editor in BASIC - The Oasis BBS
A working C64 sprite editor in 33 lines of BASIC sounds impossible — until you watch it run. The BASIC Bytes series delivers again.
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June 12, 2026 at 12:23 PM
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Prog8 Number Guessing Tutorial
#Prog8 #Commodore64 #RetroCoding #BASICProgramming #C64

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Prog8 Number Guessing Tutorial - The Oasis BBS
Learn Prog8 number guessing as CommodoreSam and Andrew convert a BASIC game to Prog8, showcasing syntax and core features.
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October 28, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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FSIM16 Flight Sim Brings Retro “3D” Flying to the Commander X16
#CommanderX16 #FSIM16 #RetroComputing #BASICProgramming #Xiphod #FlightSimulator #8BitComputing
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FSIM16 Flight Sim Brings Retro “3D” Flying to the Commander X16 - The Oasis BBS
FSIM16 Flight Sim shows Xiphod’s Commander X16 BASIC flying demo, with runway approaches, scenery, logs, and landing checks.
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April 30, 2026 at 12:55 PM
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#BASIC
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Decoding a 206-Foot Microsoft Paper Tape From 1976 #tech #microsoft #basicprogramming
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September 1, 2026 at 11:57 PM
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Roader BASIC Optimization Improves Speed and Scrolling
#Commodore64 #C64 #VisionBASIC #BASICProgramming #RetroProgramming #ComputeMagazine #8BitComputing #GameDevelopment

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Roader BASIC Optimization Improves Speed and Scrolling - The Oasis BBS
Vision BASIC studies Roader, improves its C64 performance, reduces flicker, and demonstrates reverse scrolling without machine code.
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July 27, 2026 at 12:25 PM
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I think this old radio guy is getting the hang of the YouTubes video thang.

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DaisyBASIC Arrays and Subroutines
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August 4, 2026 at 9:14 AM
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Teaching a Commodore 64 to “Think” — ProjectCD.Chronicles Pulls It Off in BASIC
#C64 #RetroComputing #NeuralNetwork #ProjectCDChronicles #BASICProgramming #Commodore64 #8bitAI #PatternRecognition

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Teaching a Commodore 64 to “Think” — ProjectCD.Chronicles Pulls It Off in BASIC - The Oasis BBS
ProjectCD.Chronicles builds a neural network on a Commodore 64 using under 250 lines of BASIC, teaching early AI principles on retro hardware.
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April 29, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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C64 Ski Trek BASIC Gets a Commodore-Focused 8-Bit Basic Breakdown
#Commodore64 #C64 #8BitBasic #SkiTrek #BASICProgramming #RetroComputing #TypeInGames #FamilyComputing

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C64 Ski Trek BASIC - The Oasis BBS
C64 Ski Trek BASIC gets a close look as 8-Bit Basic compares ten ports and upgrades the Family Computing type-in game for retro fans.
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June 3, 2026 at 12:32 PM
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Forgotten C64 BASIC Games
#Commodore64 #C64 #8Bit #RetroComputing #BasicProgramming #TypeInPrograms #VintageComputing #RetroGames #GameDev #ComputingHistory #HomeComputers #8BitBasic

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Forgotten C64 BASIC Games - The Oasis BBS
Forgotten C64 BASIC games return as 8-Bit Basic digs up book listings, Microwars, and puzzles. Help pick what gets typed in next.
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February 16, 2026 at 1:54 PM
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Commodore 64 BASIC compiler YABCompiler 0.9.6 gets file input fix www.generationamiga.com/2026/06/06/c... #Commodore64 #C64 #C64Basic #YABCompiler #RetroGaming #8Bit #BasicProgramming #Commodore
Commodore 64 BASIC compiler YABCompiler 0.9.6 gets file input fix
There is still a lot of life in Commodore 64 BASIC. Decades after the machine first appeared, programmers are still testing old listings, recovering forgott
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June 6, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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Meteor Defender X16 Lands on Commander X16
#CommanderX16 #RetroGaming #BASICProgramming #ComputeGazette #MeteorDefenderX16

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Meteor Defender X16 Lands on Commander X16 - The Oasis BBS
Meteor Defender X16 is a new BASIC arcade-style defense game for the Commander X16, featured in Compute Gazette July 2025.
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July 17, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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C64 BASIC Variable Storage Explained by Commodore History
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C64 BASIC Variable Storage Explained by Commodore History - The Oasis BBS
C64 BASIC variable storage becomes clear as Commodore History traces numbers, strings, integers, and arrays through the computer’s memory.
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September 3, 2026 at 1:36 PM
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Alligator Machine Language Upgrade Tests a C64 Type-In Game
#Commodore64 #C64 #8BitBasic #MachineLanguage #ML #RetroComputing #BasicProgramming #TypeInGames

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Alligator Machine Language Upgrade Tests a C64 Type-In Game - The Oasis BBS
Alligator! gets a machine language upgrade on C64, removing lag from sprite checks and raising questions about game balance.
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April 1, 2026 at 12:33 PM
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8-Bit Basic Fixes C64 BASIC Game Errors in Dumper and Laser Tower
#Commodore64 #C64 #8BitBasic #RetroComputing #BasicProgramming #TypeInGames #Dumper #LaserTower

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C64 BASIC game errors - The Oasis BBS
8-Bit Basic fixes C64 BASIC game errors in Dumper and Laser Tower, showing how tiny typos can break classic type-in games.
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March 11, 2026 at 12:46 PM
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I was getting strange results from the random generators in my #BASICProgramming Adventure Game I am making on my #TRS80 #ColorComputer Here is why... #RetroComputer #PseudoRandom
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How Random Is My Colour Computer?
YouTube video by Canadian Retro Things
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March 28, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Βιβλίο: BASIC για Αρχάριους
#LearnToCode #CodingForBeginners #Programming #BASICProgramming #CodeNewbie #ComputerScience #TechBooks
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Βιβλίο: BASIC για Αρχάριους
Το «BASIC για Αρχάριους» αποτελεί μια εξαιρετική εισαγωγή στον κόσμο του προγραμματισμού για όσους κάνουν τα πρώτα τους βήματα.
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July 29, 2026 at 8:51 AM
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Color Bars Effect in C64 BASIC
#Commodore64 #C64 #RetroComputing #BASICProgramming #C64Demo #RetroCoding #JosipRetroBits

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Color Bars Effect in C64 BASIC - The Oasis BBS
Discover how Josip Retro Bits uses only two lines of BASIC code to create stunning, high-speed color bars on the Commodore 64. Watch the video and get the source code!
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January 8, 2025 at 2:53 PM