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Harrier Attack Reloaded - Amsoft's classic is unofficially coming to the Amiga
An unofficial Amiga port of the 1984 Amsoft classic Harrier Attack is in development by tonnyrh. This new version targets a stock Amiga 500 and aims to enhance the original gameplay with smooth hardware scrolling, improved audio, and optimized graphics, while keeping the project focused on Amiga development.
Treasure of Usas - An MSX and MSX2 Konami game arrives on the Amiga via Hoffman
The classic Konami MSX2 platformer Treasure of Usas has been ported to the Amiga by developer Hoffman. This near 1:1 port is designed to run on a standard Amiga 500 and features a 50/60Hz upgrade for smoother gameplay. An enhanced edition with overhauled graphics and sound is planned for the future.
Oracle - An unfinished Amiga dungeon crawler finally makes an appearance
Oracle, a long-lost first-person 3D dungeon crawler RPG originally developed for the Commodore Amiga in 1996, has been released in a preserved, ready-to-run state. This unfinished version 0.3d allows modern players to experience the game via emulators or Amiga hardware, showcasing mid-90s development features like a mouse-driven interface and auto-mapping. While it runs well on expanded Amiga 1200 systems, compatibility may be an issue on stock Amiga 500 configurations.
Babylonian Twins - An unreleased Amiga game from 1993 has finally appeared with an eye opening backstory.
Babylonian Twins, Iraq's first Amiga video game originally developed in 1993 under harsh conditions, has been officially released for free on the Commodore Amiga. The game's completion was hindered by Commodore's collapse and sanctions, but a community investigation in 2008 led to its rediscovery and eventual free release by the original developers.
James Pond: RoboCod, my favourite Amiga game, is getting a limited physical Switch 2 release
System 3 has announced James Pond Legacy: The Pond Is Not Enough, a collection of four James Pond games including James Pond 2: RoboCod, set for a limited physical release on Nintendo Switch 2 in October 2026. The collection will feature 12 versions across multiple classic platforms and introduce the 'Pondverse,' an interactive museum dedicated to the series. This release emphasizes game preservation with physical copies and original versions of the games.
The James Pond Legacy: The Pond Is Not Enough announced for Nintendo Switch 2
System 3 has announced The James Pond Legacy: The Pond Is Not Enough for the Nintendo Switch 2, scheduled for an October release. This collection will feature twelve versions of four classic James Pond titles across multiple retro platforms, including an interactive hub called the Pondverse and a new original song. The physical collector's edition will be limited to 6,000 copies.
Project Hydron - This Battle Squadron tease could be rather decent for the Amiga!
Cobour has announced Hydron, a new vertical shoot 'em up for the Commodore Amiga inspired by Hybris and Battle Squadron. The game is designed to run on a standard Amiga 500 with 1MB of RAM and adheres to OCS and PAL standards. Development is ongoing, with monthly devlogs and testable ADF disk images planned.
New game gets simultaneous release on PS5. Xbox and, er the Amiga – what a time to be alive
Fancy Factory has launched its new retro-inspired maze-bomber game, KABOOMANIA, simultaneously on a wide array of platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and multiple Commodore Amiga models. The game features 1,000 handcrafted levels, a 16-bit visual style, and a soundtrack by legendary composer Chris Huelsbeck. KABOOMANIA is available now for $9.90, with a physical Amiga edition planned.
SFII: Ape Edition - Another Amiga Street Fighter 2 project makes an appearance, and it's looking GOOD so far!
APE is developing a fan project for the Amiga 500 called SFII: Ape Edition, utilizing the Scorpion Engine. The in-development version features mostly complete movesets for Chun-Li, Blanka, and Zangief, with plans to add Ryu and dynamic frame loading. A playable test version is available.
Nova squadron of Hope - An upcoming arcade shooter developed for the Amiga using AMOS Professional
DjPiotrs has announced NOVA: Squadron of Hope, an upcoming arcade shooter developed using AMOS Professional for the Amiga 500 and 1200, scheduled for release in November. The game features hand-drawn pixel art, fast-paced action, and will receive future updates including a campaign mode and new content. It aims to capture the spirit of early 1990s Amiga shooters like Project-X and R-Type.
Moon Cresta - A faithful recreation of an Arcade classic for the Amiga via Johnny Acevedo(Amiten Games)
Amiten Games has released a faithful recreation of the arcade classic Moon Cresta for the Amiga, developed from scratch by Johnny Acevedo. This version aims for "arcade-perfect" 50 FPS gameplay on Amiga 1200 systems by utilizing AMAL and optimizing the programming loop. While the Amiga 500 currently runs at 25 FPS, the project is a tribute to the original Nichibutsu game and AMOS creator François Lionet.
The NES is 45 years old – here’s why there’s no nostalgia for it in the UK
The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), despite its global importance and iconic franchises, had a minimal cultural impact and generated little nostalgia in the UK. This is attributed to its late release in 1987, high price point compared to dominant home computers like the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64, and a perception of being for children, unlike Sega's offerings. While foundational for many genres and franchises in North America and Japan, the NES's legacy in the UK is largely overshadowed by these market factors.
International Amiga Day - The day has come to celebrate the Amiga!
International Amiga Day is celebrated on May 31st to honor over 30 years of the Commodore Amiga. The retro gaming community is encouraged to participate by using Amiga hardware, playing games, and preserving the system. The day also serves to celebrate the legacy of Dragon Gyorgy, the original inspiration for the event.
Pooyan - A 1980's Arcade game for the Commodore Amiga by JOTD (music by no9) [UPDATE]
Developer JOTD has released an almost complete arcade conversion of Konami's 1982 game Pooyan for the Commodore Amiga, featuring music by no9. The port runs well on Amiga 1200 and later models, with an update improving music replay and optimization. The original game involved Mamma Pig defending her piglets from wolves.
Rastan - Another teased update to a fabulous WIP Amiga 500 and above Arcade game!
A new gameplay video showcases recent progress on the Amiga version of the arcade action-platformer Rastan, developed by basementApe using Earok's scorpion engine. The creator is currently working on the boss for level 2, with the alpha demo of the first level featuring remastered sprites and new backgrounds running on an Amiga 500.
Zippy Race as an Amiga 500 port by Modern Vintage Gamer
Modern Vintage Gamer has released a fan-made port of the 1983 arcade game Zippy Race, also known as MotoRace USA, for the Amiga 500. This conversion was written entirely in C with assembly, faithfully recreating the original game's stages and music, and is optimized to run on Amiga systems with 1MB of RAM.
Loony Ledges - A new 8-bit style platform game for the Amiga 500 by PixelPlop
PixelPlop is developing Loony Ledges, an 8-bit style platform game for the Amiga 500, featuring 75 levels and new gameplay mechanics. A playable 10-level demo is available, showcasing the game's vibrant visuals and music. The full release promises additional polish and features.
Zippy Race as an Amiga 500 port by Modern Vintage Gamer ( WIP ALPHA )
Modern Vintage Gamer is developing a fan port of the 1983 arcade game Zippy Race for the Amiga 500. An alpha version of the game, which features a motorcycle race from Los Angeles to New York City, has been released to the public for feedback. The port aims to faithfully recreate the original arcade experience with optimized performance for Amiga systems.
Cardiaxx By Eclipse (UK) Design - A Classic Or Just Pants? - The AmigaGuru Gamer Blog
Cardiaxx, a horizontal shoot 'em up developed by Eclipse (UK) Design, is reviewed for its Amiga release. The article highlights its impressive presentation, soundtrack, and challenging gameplay, comparing it to Uridium. It also details the game's troubled commercial history, including two separate publishers, Electronic Zoo and Team 17, both of which failed to properly compensate the developers.
ChromaBlast - A cute(?) Vertical Scrolling Shoot-em-up is demo'd on the Amiga!
Developer lisoform2003, led by Michele Ferrigno, has released a Level 1 demo for ChromaBlast, a new vertical scrolling shoot-em-up for the Commodore Amiga. Developed through human-AI collaboration with Claude AI, the game targets OCS/ECS and AGA hardware and features a combo-driven evolution system. This demo showcases the first level and includes gameplay and boss fight music.
