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BenScar @benscarb.bsky.social · 1d

Used to have a document with all the sounds you could trigger from the main screen with the keyboard, THAT never got boring with the monitor up loud :) (Still can't complete the game without cheating!!)

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BenScar @benscarb.bsky.social · 2d

So worth the pennies to get hold of :)

Vinny Mainolfi | FREEZE64.com | Commodore 64 @freeze64.bsky.social · 3d

--=#> NEW ISSUE <#=--
FREEZE64 issue 79 now available to buy from:
freeze64.com/freeze64-iss...
Features 2 developer interviews:
- SID Maestro Allister Brimble
- Graphics Artist Terry Lloyd - Part 2
+ a whole host of new and exclusive #Commodore64 #C64 content to devour.

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Vinny Mainolfi | FREEZE64.com | Commodore 64 @freeze64.bsky.social · 19d

EVERY.SINGLE.ISSUE
…in stock!
Yes, folks! All issues of FREEZE64 from 1 to 78 + the 3 Specials are all available to purchase from:
freeze64.com/issues/
Or use our 10-issues offer:
freeze64.com/10-issues-of...
#Commodore64 #C64 #RetroGaming

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BenScar @benscarb.bsky.social · 8d

Stardew Valley is calling to me, I don't have the free time for that... But but... It's on sale, someone talk me out of it, please! :)

BenScar @benscarb.bsky.social · Aug 23

I will not bite, I will not bite.. ;-)

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Vinny Mainolfi | FREEZE-ZX | ZX Spectrum @freeze-zx.bsky.social · Aug 23

FREEZE-ZX issue 02
Coming December 2025
Pre-order your copy TODAY from:
freeze64.com/freeze-zx-is...
#ZXSpectrum #Speccy #Z80 #Sinclair

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BenScar @benscarb.bsky.social · Aug 9

I was wondering if you could run it at 100% brightness. That really is cool, how's it all controlled? A Pi for each HAT and networked?

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BenScar @benscarb.bsky.social · Aug 9

That is amazing! Just what sort of current draw does it take?

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BenScar @benscarb.bsky.social · Jul 30

I looked at RasPilot last time my mind wandered that way, github.com/Marian-Vitte..., not been updated for a couple of years now but perhaps a place for ideas (It's Pi Zero based)

GitHub - Marian-Vittek/raspilot: Raspberry Pi drone flight controller and autopilot

Raspberry Pi drone flight controller and autopilot - Marian-Vittek/raspilot

github.com

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Vinny Mainolfi | FREEZE64.com | Commodore 64 @freeze64.bsky.social · Jul 26

FREEZE64 magazine for the #Commodore64 #C64
- 9 years old
- 77 issues published
- 3 Specials published
- 43,000+ copies sent
- 500+ Readers
- In over 60 Countries across the globe
...and still going strong!
FREEZE64.com
#Zine #RetroGaming

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BenScar @benscarb.bsky.social · Jul 27

I will be making my way there at some point... Hope you had a great visit :)

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BenScar @benscarb.bsky.social · Jul 27

One more for the collection :)

Issue number 77 of Freeze64 with Zoids on the front cover.

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Vinny Mainolfi | FREEZE-ZX | ZX Spectrum @freeze-zx.bsky.social · Jun 15

It has been an absolute pleasure to create.
Not only have I been writing about #ZXSpectrum games, but I have also been hacking them and hunting secrets in code.
Great support from the #ZXSpectrum community, and many of them pre-ordering, so thank you 😊🙏
freeze64.com/freezezx-issue-1
Set for August.

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Vinny Mainolfi | FREEZE64.com | Commodore 64 @freeze64.bsky.social · Jun 8

Once you have your collection of #FREEZE64, how can you look after them?
Simple, some robust A5 magazine files.
Link for them can be found on:
freeze64.com/extras/
#Commodore64 #C64 #RetroGaming

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Vinny Mainolfi | FREEZE64.com | Commodore 64 @freeze64.bsky.social · May 14

In April 2025 we released our 74th issue of FREEZE64, which featured the fabulous Cauldron as our cover feature, along with an interview with its developer, Richard Leinfellner.
Within a week, the issue was sold out… until today!
Grab your copy from:
freeze64.com/freeze64-iss...
#C64

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BenScar @benscarb.bsky.social · May 19

So many Maps...
(Why are maps so cool to look at?!)

Vinny Mainolfi | FREEZE64.com | Commodore 64 @freeze64.bsky.social · May 14

From the moment it was released in April 2025, our FREEZE64 Maps & Levels Special has been out of stock…
Until today! Finally, the issue is back in stock and ready to purchase from:
freeze64.com/freeze64-map...
#Commodore64 #C64

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BenScar @benscarb.bsky.social · May 13

Well damn, I looked at 4 different PNGs in a repo, suddenly..

An error message from GitHub telling me I'd hit a "secondary rate limit" os some sort and I should wait before trying again.

BenScar @benscarb.bsky.social · May 10

Another good day! Hi Vinny :)
@freeze64.bsky.social

The front cover of Freeze 64, issue 75, showing insects from the game Infeztation.

The rear of the envelope containing a Freeze 64 magazine, with a thank You sticker and hand written message saying Hi Ben, with cute smiley face next to it

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BenScar @benscarb.bsky.social · May 10

Didn't have to wait too long at all!

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BenScar @benscarb.bsky.social · May 10

*Goes and sits by the front door* Yay!

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BenScar @benscarb.bsky.social · May 2

Is it available as a PD.... Nope, still can't do it, not even jokingly ;)

Everyone buy these, they're great! And you get a little thank you on the packet!

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Vinny Mainolfi | FREEZE64.com | Commodore 64 @freeze64.bsky.social · Apr 13

Calling all #ZXSpectrum enthusiasts!
You can now pre-order our brand-new A5 printed zine FREEZE-ZX issue 1, which is set for Summer 2025 release.
Pre-order today from:
freeze64.com/freezezx-issue-1
#ZXSpectrum #Speccy #Sinclair #SinclairSpectrum #ZX81
Please share the news! 😊

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Vinny Mainolfi | FREEZE64.com | Commodore 64 @freeze64.bsky.social · Apr 9

Work continues on our first #ZXspectrum zine, FREEZE-ZX with the cover feature now written, page-set and complete. If you’re a #Speccy enthusiast and gamer, then you’re going to *love* this new ZX zine.
Preorder your copy from:
freeze64.com/freezezx-issue-1

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BenScar @benscarb.bsky.social · Apr 6

Oh yes... A classic.. "That's a big door!"
Did you enjoy Tron: Legacy? Or perhaps looking forward to Tron: Ares?
(I still sign my message boards off with "End Of Line..." :) )

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BenScar @benscarb.bsky.social · Apr 3

Woohoo, always a good day when @freeze64.bsky.social magazine turns up, thanks Vinny :)

The thank you sticker on the rear of the Freeze64 envelope

The front cover of issue 74 of Freeze64, showing a witch from the game Cauldron

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