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COMPUTE!’s Gazette – July 2025 (Volume 1, Issue 1)

The Legend is Back!

For the first time in 35 years, COMPUTE!’s Gazette returns to serve the vibrant retro computing community. This premiere relaunch issue is packed with exclusive news, in-depth articles, community stories, and classic type-in programs that celebrate the golden age of computing.

The July 2025 issue leads with the bombshell cover story: Commodore is Back!. Get the exclusive inside story on the bold plan by YouTuber Peri Fractic of “Retro Recipes” to acquire the iconic Commodore brand. Learn about the vision for a new, community-driven era for Commodore, including plans for an official new C64 in 2025.

Inside This Issue, You’ll Discover:

• Exclusive Cover Story: A deep dive into the acquisition of Commodore Corporation, detailing the new leadership’s vision, the passionate team involved, and the exciting new products on the horizon, including the “Commodore 64 Ultimate.”
• Insightful Features: Explore the history of 8-bit digital art and music, read how Commodore shaped a CINE award-winning animator’s career, and learn what lessons a new Commodore can take from Atari’s recent revival.
• Dedicated Columns: Get the latest from around the retro world with recurring columns, including the FujiNet Report for Atari users, MEGA Horizons covering the first 10 years of the MEGA65, The Atari Outpost on programming sound in BASIC, and the Texas Instruments Roundup on TI-99/4A graphics.
• Type-In Programs: Get your fingers typing with new programs you can run on your classic machines! This issue includes listings for:
  • Meteor Defender X16: An action-packed game for the Commander X16.
  • Bouncer: An addictive breakout-style game, also for the Commander X16.
  • To My Wife: A musical program in BASIC for Atari 8-bit computers.
  • XB-DRAW/99: A suite of powerful graphics routines for the TI-99/4A.
• Creator Interviews: Sit down with Craig Chamberlain, the co-creator of the legendary SIDplayer, for a fascinating discussion about its origins and lasting legacy.
• Modern Game Reviews: Find out what’s new in the homebrew scene with a review of recent C64 arcade conversions from LC-Games, including Space Invaders and Lock ‘n’ Chase.
• Community Hub: Reconnect with the scene through our comprehensive User Group Update and test your coding skills with our new “Micro Missions” BASIC programming challenges.

Whether you lived through the 8-bit revolution or are just discovering the magic of these incredible machines, the return of COMPUTE!’s Gazette is an event you won’t want to miss. Order your copy today and be a part of history!