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Maniac Mansion - A legendary adventure game has unofficially arrived on the ZX Spectrum 128k
The 1987 graphic adventure game Maniac Mansion has been unofficially ported to the ZX Spectrum 128k by developers at Outsoftware, utilizing AI-assisted tools. This conversion features translated English text, reworked graphics, and an AY sound chip soundtrack, capturing the essence of the original PC and Commodore 64 versions.
Weekend Discussion - October 24, 2026
This weekend discussion covers various topics including a serious note on rights and safety, the Angry Video Game Nerd's exploration of Maniac Mansion, and personal gaming experiences from Grand POOBear and Maximilian. The article also touches on music and encourages reader engagement.
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.
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.
More than 800 gamers took an exam to prove they could complete an '80s adventure game without peeking at a…
Woe Industries administered the first Adventure Game Aptitude Test, challenging over 800 participants to complete Lucasfilm Games' 1987 title Maniac Mansion without using a walkthrough. Only two participants successfully completed the exam within the four-hour time limit, with strict proctoring to prevent cheating. The developer noted that while the fixed start time limited participation, the event aimed to explore player behavior under unconventional circumstances.
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.
