Day of the Tentacle
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Day of the Tentacle - A famous 90's Adventure game gets another Amiga port but this time via AI and Darasco
Day of the Tentacle, a classic 1993 adventure game from LucasArts, is receiving new native Amiga ports developed with AI assistance by Darasco. These versions will be available in 32-color and 256-color variants, with support for Roland MT-32 sound, and are designed to run on various Amiga hardware configurations, including the CD32 console.
Here's our second wave of Xbox Game Pass games for October 2026
Microsoft has announced the second wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in October 2026. The additions include the console debuts of The Séance of Blake Manor and Mouthwashing, alongside Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade. Several games are also departing the service.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, The Séance of Blake Manor, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles throughout October and early November, including Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, The Séance of Blake Manor, and Terrible Lizards. Additionally, The Elder Scrolls Online and The Finals are receiving updates, and The Finals is offering a Welcome Pack. Several games are also scheduled to leave the Game Pass library by the end of October and mid-November.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, Plants vs Zombies: Replanted Coming to Game Pass in October
Microsoft has announced its lineup of games coming to Game Pass in October, highlighted by the addition of Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade and Plants vs Zombies: Replanted on October 29th. Several other titles across various genres will also be added, while a significant number of games are set to leave the service on October 31st.
Xbox Game Pass Is Losing 8 More Games In October
Xbox Game Pass is removing eight games from its library on October 31st, including several LucasArts classics like Full Throttle Remastered and Day of the Tentacle Remastered, as well as Deep Rock Galactic and Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. Players have the option to purchase these titles at a discount before they are removed.
"I assume someone is being greedy somewhere" - Tim Schafer discusses current game industry woes following Double Fine's split with Xbox
Tim Schafer, founder of Double Fine Productions, discussed the studio's recent split with Xbox and his views on the current state of the game industry. He expressed support for Game Pass but questioned the economics leading to widespread layoffs, suggesting greed is a factor. Schafer praised Xbox's past support for Double Fine but noted their differing strategies.
Justin Wack står på giganters axlar
Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack is praised for its innovative approach to the adventure game genre, drawing inspiration from classics like Monkey Island 2 and Day of the Tentacle. The game successfully blends humor, engaging narratives, and clever puzzles, creating a modern experience that respects its predecessors.
Podd-dags: Utvecklaren Pontus blir plötsligt avbruten- " historisk tidskapsel i den här podden"
Pontus Wittenmark from Warm Kitten Games discusses his point-and-click adventure game, Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack, which he developed and scored himself. The interview covers his inspirations, including classic Sierra titles like King's Quest and Day of the Tentacle, and his journey into game development, which began with Pac-Man on home computers. The conversation was notably interrupted by a public service announcement, creating a unique historical moment within the podcast.
Recension – Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack - Medryckande & modernt med fötter i olika tidsåldrar
Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack is a charming and modern point-and-click adventure game developed by Pontus Wittenmark at Warm Kitten Games. It pays homage to classics like Day of the Tentacle with its time-traveling narrative and witty humor, featuring distinct visuals and logical puzzles. The game offers a satisfying experience of around 10 hours, making it a well-crafted modern classic.
Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack - Medryckande & modernt med fötter i olika tidsåldrar
Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack is a charming and humorous point-and-click adventure game developed by Pontus Wittenmark at Warm Kitten Games. It pays homage to classics like Day of the Tentacle with its time-traveling narrative and witty dialogue. The game is praised for its unique visual style, engaging puzzles, and overall joyful creation, despite being heavily influenced by its genre predecessors.
Indiespelklubben #6 - Vi möter Warm Kitten-Pontus!
This interview features Pontus Wittenmark, the primary developer behind the point-and-click adventure game Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack. Wittenmark discusses his inspirations, including classic titles like Day of the Tentacle and Maniac Mansion, and his development process for both Justin Wack and his upcoming game, Marshland Hollow.
Thimbleweed Park 2 is 'not really a sequel, not really a prequel,' but it is finally happening
Ron Gilbert and Gary Winnick's Terrible Toybox studio has announced that Thimbleweed Park 2 is in early development, with a planned release in early 2028. The game will feature returning characters Ray and Reyes and is described as a 'spoof of a classic whodunit' rather than a direct sequel or prequel. It will be available on Windows, Mac, and Linux via Steam and GOG.
Vilka är det som jobbar med FZ?
This article introduces the staff behind the Swedish gaming website FZ, describing them as passionate gamers with diverse tastes and strong opinions. It highlights their backgrounds, favorite games, music, films, and books, aiming to connect them with the FZ community.
Crushed In Time interview with director Pascal Cammisotto
Pascal Cammisotto, director at Draw Me a Pixel, discusses the upcoming adventure game Crushed In Time, which stars Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson trapped within a failed video game. The game features a unique stretch-and-pull mechanic and meta-narrative elements inspired by the developers' previous title, There Is No Game. Crushed In Time is set to release on PC in June, with Nintendo Switch and mobile versions planned for later in the year.
Charming point-and-click adventures remind us of a more wholesome time in gaming – Whirlight: No Time to Trip has us longing for the good old days
Whirlight: No Time to Trip is a charming new point-and-click adventure game from Italian developer imaginarylab that evokes a nostalgic, wholesome era of gaming. Despite some modern concessions that hold the player's hand, it offers classic puzzle-solving and a visually appealing blend of hand-drawn characters and pre-rendered backgrounds. The game follows an inventor whose experiment disrupts time, featuring oddball characters and over 100 locations to explore across different eras.
RETURN OF THE TENTACLE - Play the unofficial sequel of Day of the Tentacle for FREE!
The independent German studio Catmic has released "Return of the Tentacle Prologue," an unofficial free fan-made sequel to Day of the Tentacle, developed in the Unity engine. The prologue continues the story two years after the original game, featuring the original characters Bernard, Hoagie, and Laverne, and aims to recapture the witty humor and cartoonish art style.
DREAMM emulator for LucasArts, Lucasfilm, and Lucas Learning games v4.0 out now
The DREAMM emulator, which supports classic games from LucasArts, Lucasfilm, and Lucas Learning, has released version 4.0. This update adds support for eight Lucas Learning games, six late-90s Star Wars titles, and two licensed games, Monopoly Star Wars and Willow. New features include Direct3D 11 rendering, Roland SoundCanvas MIDI playback, experimental netplay, automated copy protection, and improved controller support via SDL.
The Best Point-And-Click Games To Play In 2026
This article lists and describes some of the best point-and-click adventure games available, ranging from remasters of classics to newer titles. It highlights games with engaging premises, memorable characters, and challenging puzzles, covering various themes like occult mysteries, folk horror, and post-apocalyptic adventures.
