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81-year-old dev finally finishes and releases "abandoned" puzzle game after hearing there's "big…After 37 years, 81-year-old developer Colin Porch has released "Return to Blacktooth," a sequel to the puzzle game "Head Over Heels." Inspired by the demand for retro games, Porch revived the project, which was originally shelved due to market shifts in the late 1980s. The game is now available for Atari ST and Commodore Amiga.
81-year-old developer makes sequel to ZX Spectrum classic after 40 year wait81-year-old programmer Colin Porch, who worked on the original 1980s ZX Spectrum game Head Over Heels, has released a sequel titled Return To Blacktooth: A Head Over Heels Adventure after nearly 40 years. Development initially began in 1989 but was abandoned until Porch was inspired to finish it, securing permission from the IP rights holders. The game is available on itch.io and will receive a physical release from Thalamus Digital Publishing.
Games Inbox: What’s the best video game to play when it’s sunny?Readers discuss their favorite games to play during sunny weather, with Super Mario Sunshine being a nostalgic pick despite its European release date. Other topics include potential Star Wars Jedi 3 announcements, the feasibility of a large-scale Lord of the Rings RPG from Warhorse Studios, and the challenges of making retro games appealing to modern audiences. The discussion also touches on the Resident Evil movie's accuracy, Microsoft's shifting stance on exclusives, and Roblox fans' rejection of AI graphics.
Two computer giants of the 80s - the Spectrum and C64 - are being turned into pocket-sized handhelds by the makers of EvercadeBlaze Entertainment, through its Hyper Mega Tech division, is releasing handheld versions of the classic 1980s computers ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64 in October. Both devices, named The Spectrum Handheld and The C64 Handheld, feature a 4.3-inch screen, built-in controls, and come pre-loaded with 25 games each. They are priced at £109.99, with limited edition versions available for £129.99.
Return to Blacktooth - Spiritual successor to ‘80s classic Head Over Heels is coming May 4th for both Amiga and Atari ST!Return to Blacktooth, a spiritual successor to the 1987 isometric adventure game Head Over Heels, is set to release on May 4th for the Amiga and Atari ST platforms. The game features over 300 rooms, new puzzles, and a soundtrack by Jochen Feldkoetter, aiming to recapture the magic of classic 80s arcade adventures.
ZX Spectrum returns with new Spectral White version for 44th anniversaryRetro Games and Plaion have released a new anniversary edition of the ZX Spectrum, titled the Spectrum White ZX Spectrum, to celebrate its 44th anniversary. This full-sized recreation includes a rubber keyboard, 48 built-in classic games, modern HDMI output, USB ports, and a rewind feature. The standard edition costs £129, with a collector's edition available for pre-order at £199.99.