Youtuber Takes Over Commodore Trademark, Plans Retro-Futuristic Comeback

2025-06-29

Youtuber Christian Simpson has successfully acquired the Commodore trademark rights and is now CEO. He's assembled a team including former Commodore employees and actor Thomas Middleditch as advisors. Funding is still being secured, with the company actively seeking further investors and staff, including a social media manager and merchandise designers. They plan to launch 'retro-futuristic' products, potentially utilizing the Commodore OS Vision Linux distribution. Details of the first product will be revealed in a future video.

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YouTube Star Aims to Acquire Commodore Brand: A Legacy in the Making?

2025-06-08

A YouTube personality from the channel 'Retro Recipes' is aiming to acquire the Commodore brand, following a million-view video featuring the Commodore 64x. This success led to My Retro Computer Ltd. securing a license. Now, the YouTuber seeks a broader license and has even received an offer to buy the entire company from Commodore Corporation. This development sparks speculation about the future of the Commodore brand, hinting at a potential new chapter in its story.

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