New machines for Deus AUTOMATA'S Deus ex Machina is to be converted for the Commodore 64 and Amstrad CPC464. The Amstrad conversion is being done by Andrew Stagg, who first programmed Deus for the Spectrum. Freelance programmer Colin Jones is working on the Commodore version. “We are making the scoring system slightly more accessible for the new machine, so that it is easier to finish with a positive score,” said Mel Croucher of Automata. “Some of the screens on the Commodore will be slightly more elaborate, but apart from that it will be a straight conversion.” Deus ex Machina on the Commodore 64 and CPC 464 should be available at the beginning of January, with both versions priced at around £15. 
Programmer Andy Stagg with one of Deus ex Machina's ‘stars', Ian Dury.
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