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Commando - 1980's military shooter by Capcom is getting an Amiga AGA edition via JOTDDeveloper JOTD is creating an enhanced AGA edition of Capcom's classic vertical shooter Commando for the Amiga, specifically targeting the Amiga 1200 and 4000. This conversion aims to be more arcade-faithful than previous home ports, utilizing JOTD's specialized porting techniques and Z80 assembly-to-68000 binary conversion efforts. While still in early stages with visual glitches, the project shows high potential for an arcade-accurate experience.
Nigel Alderton interview - the man behind ZX Spectrum classic Chuckie EggNigel Alderton, the creator of the 1983 ZX Spectrum classic Chuckie Egg, discusses his early career in game development, the design philosophy behind the game, and its recent mobile remake. Alderton, who developed the game as a teenager, reflects on the differences between early home computer development and the modern industry, and shares his thoughts on the enduring appeal of his seminal platformer.
Commando - This Hack/Mod of an 8bit classic looks rather super now on the ZX SpectrumA new hack/mod for the classic ZX Spectrum game Commando has been released by tiboh'24-26. This modification overhauls the intro graphics and adds AY-Music, bringing it closer to versions on other platforms like the Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, and Commodore 64. The game, originally released by Elite Systems Ltd in 1985, is a vertical scrolling shoot-'em-up.