Initial Release on itch.io!

LOADSTAR was a long-lived, possibly the longest-lived, of the microcomputer disk magazines. It lasted for 250 issues, of which the first 199 are included in this collection, in addition to a ton of extras, including puzzles, music, art, and a bunch of games.

I have plans to spruce up this collection and include an interactive explorer and list of highlights, but I've been sitting on this for a while and wanted to get something out there. All of this is presented with the blessing of Loadstar's long-time editor Fender Tucker, who is in many ways the heart and soul of Loadstar.

Please take some time to explore this formidably large collection of Commodore stuff. You are certain to find something in here you'll love. And please spare a thought for Loadstar's vanished creators: Barbara Schulak of the crosswords, Maurice Jones the card game genius, Walt Harned the pixel artist, and Jon Mattson the gamester. If any of you are still out there somewhere, please get in touch!