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Press release:
20 February 2024.
Let’s dive into the retro stage of gaming with C64: Polish Pixels in Video Games, a book about the miracle that is games created for the Commodore 64 computer. Back the project now on Indiegogo and get a game published by Movie Games!

C64: Polish Pixels in Video Games is a coffee-table style book where the author, Krzysiek Augustyn, invites readers on an extraordinary visual journey through Polish games developed for the Commodore 64 computer, spanning from the 1980s to today. Yes, the C64 is still alive thanks to its creators! The descriptions of these productions are adorned with exclusive interviews, photographs, trivia, and stories from the developers.

Jump into the rad world of the Commodore 64. It’s way more than a look-back – it’s a lively story that high-fives the trailblazing Polish C64 game makers and the awesome demoscene crew.

Get ready for a deep dive into the cool and creative world that popped up during some pretty intense times. You’ll get to check out the Polish games that rocked the world’s best-selling computer. Plus, we’re digging into the C64 demoscene – those art and coding wizards who are now a proud part of Poland’s cultural scene, thanks to UNESCO.

We’re talking about the hurdles faced by legends like California Dreams, and giving you the scoop on epic games like Blockout and Street Rod. Each page is crammed with eye-popping visuals and stories.

And it’s not just about the games. We’re sharing the real-deal stories from the peeps who were there, showing how these adventures shaped their lives.
“I’m proud that Movie Games can support such brilliant initiatives. The preservation of video games is a topic very close to my heart, as it should be for all gamers and video game fans,” says Piotr Gnyp, Movie Games CMO.
And who is the author? Let him introduce himself!
Hey there! I’m Krzysiek, but you can call me Chris. I’m stoked to bring you along on my C64 journey with this book. Born in the late 70s in Gliwice, Poland, my love for computers kicked off early and just never stopped.

Been in the C64 scene since the early 90s. It wasn’t just about playing games; it was about being part of a crew that was all about pushing what these cool 8-bit machines could do. I didn’t just play games; I made them. Yep, I coded six games for the C64 and even founded the Inflexion Development team, known for some top-notch Polish games in the 90s.

Coding’s not just a job for me; it’s what gets me up in the morning. This led me to run one of Poland’s biggest electronic entertainment websites, Virtual Poland / Games Empire, from 2006 to 2010. Got to really dive into the gaming world there.

I also started PolishPixels, a site all about retro gaming, and co-created the GameStory TV series, bringing classic video game stories to life. It’s been a wild ride, reliving and sharing these epic game tales that have shaped so much of our culture.

This book? It’s my way of taking you back to the golden days of the C64, shining a light on the awesome Polish side of the story that not everyone knows about.
Preorder the book by backing it up and get a free Movie Games title with your pledge!

About Movie Games
Movie Games is a Polish game developer and publisher, listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange.

The company was founded by game enthusiasts with experience in the financial, gaming, and media sectors. It consists of new talents and industry veterans, including Maciej Miąsik, the key developer behind The Witcher, and David Jaffe, the creator of God of War, Piotr Gnyp, a longtime video game journalist and the creator of Polygamia.pl, and Tobiasz Piątkowski, one of Poland’s most acclaimed art directors and comic book writers.

Movie Games’ portfolio includes adventure games (the Lust series) and simulators (Drug Dealer Simulator, Gas Station Simulator, MythBusters: The Game, and Alaskan Road Truckers).