Overview
GameBase combined database and emulator frontend into a unified preservation system. Click a game, and it launched in VICE or WinUAE automatically. With comprehensive metadata, screenshots, and historical information, GameBase made exploring Commodore gaming history effortless.
Fast facts
- Platform coverage: C64, Amiga, VIC-20, Plus/4.
- Integration: Direct emulator launching.
- Content: Thousands of catalogued titles.
- Format: Windows application with database.
Features
| Feature | Function |
|---|
| Game database | Searchable catalogue |
| Emulator integration | One-click launching |
| Screenshots | Visual preview |
| Metadata | Credits, year, publisher |
| Extras | Manuals, maps, solutions |
Database scope
| Platform | Approximate titles |
|---|
| C64 | 20,000+ |
| Amiga | 10,000+ |
| VIC-20 | 3,000+ |
| Plus/4 | 2,000+ |
User interface
| Section | Purpose |
|---|
| Browse | Alphabetical navigation |
| Search | Find specific titles |
| Filter | By year, publisher, genre |
| Random | Discover new games |
Emulator support
Automatic configuration for:
- VICE (C64, VIC-20, Plus/4)
- WinUAE (Amiga)
- Correct settings per game
- Disk/tape handling
| Field | Coverage |
|---|
| Title | Full and alternate names |
| Credits | Programmers, musicians, artists |
| Publisher | Original and rereleases |
| Year | Verified dates |
| Genre | Categorisation |
| Contribution | Type |
|---|
| Game additions | New titles |
| Information corrections | Accuracy |
| Screenshot capture | Visual documentation |
| Extras collection | Supplementary materials |
Preservation value
GameBase preserved:
- Commercial releases
- Public domain software
- Homebrew productions
- Magazine type-ins
| Project | Focus |
|---|
| GB64 | C64 specific version |
| GBAMIGA | Amiga version |
| GEOS | Productivity software |
Legacy
GameBase demonstrated:
- Integrated preservation systems
- User-friendly access importance
- Community-maintained databases
- Emulation as preservation tool
See also