In a fun and lighthearted update, the CityXen YouTube channel reveals the results of its recent Meatloaf cartridge giveaway, a quirky contest tied to their VCF Southeast video coverage. With a Commodore 64 at the heart of the giveaway process, this video is equal parts retro celebration and community appreciation.
Only three viewers followed the rules and entered correctly, making the odds unusually favorable. In typical CityXen fashion, the entire drawing process runs on a custom C64 program coded by the team and hosted on GitHub for all to try. This isn’t just about free swag—it’s a demonstration of nerdy passion turned into pixelated fun.
The suspense builds as names are entered into the Ultimate 64 system running the giveaway script. The contenders? Michael E. Landon, Pac Billy, and the creatively culinary APRO2899, whose entry included a detailed meatloaf meal plan. While all three brought charm, the Meatloaf cartridge giveaway selects Michael E. Landon and APRO2899 as the winners of the prized cartridges.
But Pac Billy doesn’t walk away empty-handed. The CityXen team awards him a participation trophy in the form of a CityXen keychain and some retro stickers. After all, as the hosts cheerfully remind us—“everybody’s a winner with CityXen.”
The video closes with congratulations and a reminder to contact the team via Discord or email to claim prizes. More importantly, it underscores what CityXen is all about: engaging the retro computing community with fun, inclusive events and good-natured geekery.
Whether you’re a Commodore enthusiast or just love a good old-fashioned giveaway, this video is a quick, charming watch. And if you missed out? No worries—CityXen hints that there’s always a next time.
