Demoscene Keeps Running: Users Show Off Amiga, C64, and Picotron Work at Revision2026

Culture & SocietyApr 19, 2026score 1.0011 posts · 9 replies across 9 instances

The demoscene community is actively documenting current output and history through references to events like Revision2026. Users are sharing links and showcases for various classic hardware, including Amiga, Commodore 64, and Picotron creations.

The core argument over the movement's scope remains contentious. @asmcbain argues for a broad historical influence linked to 'The Art of Coding' gaining recognition. Conversely, @luvcraft strongly disputes this narrative, labeling the historical description an overstatement. Debates also surfaced questioning the movement's supposed universality, with @jonossaseuraava pressing the issue.

Despite the disagreement over historical reach, there is clear, active interest in the culture itself. The focus remains on technical appreciation for low-level programming in languages like C++ and assembly, coupled with the immediate celebration of contemporary demos and hardware milestones.

Key points

SUPPORT

The demoscene culture continues with active showcases for Revision2026.

Users shared links and dedicated tags for #revision2026 and specific hardware like #Amiga, #C64, and #Picotron.

SUPPORT

One user credits the movement's scope to early recognition of 'The Art of Coding'.

@asmcbain asserted that many nations adopted the scene following the recognition of 'The Art of Coding'.

OPPOSE

A core argument challenges the perceived global reach of the demoscene.

@luvcraft forcefully dismissed @asmcbain's historical framing as an exaggeration.

OPPOSE

The scene's universality is actively questioned by participants.

@jonossaseuraava directly asked if the demoscene is truly 'universal.'

SUPPORT

Appreciation exists for low-level programming skills across multiple languages.

@mmu_man expressed liking for both C++ (as used in Haiku) and assembly (asm).

Source posts

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#demoscene #assembly

99 boosts · 158 favs · 6 replies · Apr 10, 2026

#demoscene#assembly

@[email protected]

Busy with teardown. #revision2026 #demoscene (sorry for no alt text, no time 🥺)

4 boosts · 7 favs · 0 replies · Apr 6, 2026

#revision2026#demoscene

@[email protected]

#demoscene #demoparty #revision2026

3 boosts · 6 favs · 1 replies · Apr 8, 2026

#demoscene#demoparty#revision2026

@[email protected]

More #demoscene fun and the winner of this years #Revision Wild category, made on the #Picotron 16 bit fantasy workstation.

#Revision2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8565OwudMfM

2 boosts · 1 favs · 0 replies · Apr 18, 2026

#revision2026#picotron#revision#demoscene

@[email protected]

Compile
by Karg
for MS-Dos

https://www.pouet.net/prod.php?which=17819

#demo #demoscene #scene

0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Apr 18, 2026

#demo#demoscene#scene

@[email protected]

Disk From... (v1)
by Computer Cracking Team
for Commodore 64

https://www.pouet.net/prod.php?which=47249

#demo #demoscene #scene

0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Apr 17, 2026

#demo#demoscene#scene

@[email protected]

My first demo is out! I did the graphics.
https://www.pouet.net/prod.php?which=106047
#Amiga #Demo #DemoScene

1 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Apr 18, 2026

#demoscene#demo#amiga

@[email protected]

Retribution
by Critical Mass
for Windows

https://www.pouet.net/prod.php?which=7550

#demo #demoscene #scene

0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Apr 13, 2026

#demo#demoscene#scene

@[email protected]

Oh, I‘ve found a bug in popspin!
#amiga #demoscene #revision2026

0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Apr 8, 2026

#amiga#demoscene#revision2026

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still so good. https://youtu.be/JG91jdj4FnM

#demoscene

0 boosts · 0 favs · 1 replies · Apr 14, 2026

#demoscene

@[email protected]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AnbYNudAyM
#music #demoscene

0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Apr 8, 2026

#music#demoscene