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Vette! - A 90's game by Spectrum Holobyte arrives on the Amiga via Vesuri
A fan-made port of the 1991 Macintosh street racer "Vette!" has been released for the Amiga. Developed by Sphere, Inc. and originally published by Spectrum HoloByte, this port runs the original codebase and features the full 1.02 version of the game, allowing players to race Chevrolet Corvettes through San Francisco. While it lacks network multiplayer and features a choppy frame rate due to the era's hardware limitations, it captures the charm of the original.
POW - SNK's arcade beat em up is coming to the Amiga as an AGA edition
Developer ESKAY is creating a native Amiga 1200 conversion of SNK's arcade beat 'em up P.O.W. Prisoners of War. Leveraging 25 years of coding experience and AI tools, the project meticulously recreates the arcade ROM code in C, showcasing advanced Amiga hardware capabilities. The core engine has also been compiled for other platforms, and ESKAY is seeking a musician for custom audio.
Addams Family Amiga: The Backgrounds Edition - OCS and AGA Amigas, now with restored backgrounds! ( Coming October )
A modified version of Ocean's 1992 Amiga game, The Addams Family, is set for release in October 2026. This "Backgrounds Edition," developed by DJ Mike, restores detailed background artwork that was originally omitted from the Amiga port due to hardware limitations. The project leverages different Amiga hardware capabilities, with AGA-powered machines offering enhanced parallax scrolling.
Elite Modified - An all time classic gets an Amiga/Atari ST improvement by AtariBaby42
A new mod for the classic space trading game Elite has been released, aiming to enhance the Amiga and Atari ST versions. The mod replaces projectile weapons with retro-style lasers, upgrades firing audio, and overhauls the user interface and visuals for a more immersive experience. The creator utilized ChatGPT for rewriting combat mechanics and adapted the Atari ST code as the foundation for the mod.
City Connection - An experimental native AI AGA conversion of Jaleco's 1985 arcade classic
Jaleco's 1985 arcade game City Connection is being converted for the Amiga AGA platform through a unique 15-hour collaboration between a human tester and an AI model. The AI selected the game and handled the conversion process, with developer ruliovega guiding the project to create a native Amiga executable with AGA graphics and hardware scrolling.
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.
The Demon Jar - A short horror based illustrated text adventure game for multiple systems such as Amiga, C64...
The Demon Jar, a retro-style illustrated text adventure game with a horror theme, has been released for multiple vintage systems including Amiga, Commodore 64, and ZX Spectrum. Developed by Alan Pemberton, the game features a Victorian-era setting and a sinister plot. It was built using the DAAD Ready adventure writing system and incorporates AI tools for graphics.
Columns - Game Gear Columns is coming to the Amiga
A new port of SEGA's classic puzzle game Columns, based on the Game Gear version, is in development for the Commodore Amiga. The developer is utilizing AI and emulation for the project, with plans for a potential HD reskin. An open-source alpha build is available for community testing.
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.
Foxy's Run - A family friendly platformer in dev for the Amiga by Vairn
Foxy's Run is a family-friendly platformer in development for the Amiga by Vairn, featuring a fox navigating vibrant forest environments. An early playable version is available, requiring 1MB of chip RAM, and showcases traditional platforming mechanics across five maps with unique enemies and hidden gems.
Amiga classic Alien Breed to get a 35th Anniversary Collection with six games
The classic Amiga shooter Alien Breed is receiving a 35th Anniversary Collection, published by the newly revived Commodore. This compilation includes six games from the series, updated with modern features like dual-stick controls and improved frame rates. It will be released on September 24 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
35 years on Commodore brings back Alien Breed to a brand new audience
Commodore is relaunching its publishing arm with the Alien Breed 35th Anniversary Collection, bringing all six original Amiga-era games to PC, PlayStation, and Xbox on September 24, 2026, with a Nintendo Switch version to follow. The collection features modern controls, online co-op, and a virtual museum with development materials. Commodore president and CEO Peri Fractic stated that the series was the ideal project to restart the company's publishing operations.
Commodore is getting back to game publishing by reviving one of "Amiga’s most beloved franchises"
Commodore is re-entering game publishing by reviving the Amiga shooter franchise Alien Breed with the "Alien Breed 35th Anniversary Collection." This collection will bundle six original titles and is scheduled for release on September 24 for PlayStation 5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The revival is a collaboration with gaming preservationists Antstream, aiming to make classic titles accessible to a new generation.
Rally-X - An Arcade conversion of Rally X for the Amiga is in the works via JOTD
A new arcade conversion of Namco's 1980 game Rally-X is in development for the Amiga by JOTD. The project was revived after a software rewrite, with the developer aiming for 50 frames per second performance on stock hardware by bypassing the blitter and relying on hardware sprites. The game is expected to support AGA hardware for dual-playfield side screens, with potential for ECS compatibility.
Nelumbo - Amiga Lotus is getting a PC modernization via Almost There Games
Almost There Games is developing Nelumbo, a modern PC reimplementation that combines the three classic Amiga racing titles: Lotus Esprit Turbo Challenge, Lotus Turbo Challenge 2, and Lotus III: The Ultimate Challenge. The game aims to preserve the original's character while introducing modern refinements like widescreen support, enhanced draw distance, and updated controls.
Galaga - A fast-paced VIC-20 tribute to Namco’s arcade classic!
Milasoft has released a new VIC-20 version of the classic arcade game Galaga, paying tribute to Namco's 1981 title. This release features smooth animations, scrolling starfields, authentic sound effects, and escalating difficulty. The game includes iconic elements like diving alien formations and Boss Galagas with tractor beams.
Games Inbox: How much disruption will GTA 6 launch cause?
Readers discuss the potential disruption caused by the Grand Theft Auto 6 launch, comparing it to Pokémon Go and anticipating media coverage. Other topics include the success of recent Star Wars games, competition between publishers like Activision and EA, the Amiga retro scene, the high cost of Star Citizen, concerns about Bethesda's game development quality post-layoffs, and the secrecy surrounding Nintendo's Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake.
Rescue on Fractalus! - An 8bit classic is coming to an Amiga near you!
The classic 1985 game Rescue on Fractalus!, originally developed by Lucasfilm Games, is being ported to the Amiga by Vesuri. This port requires 1 MB of RAM and runs on Kickstart 1.3 or 3.1. The game is a tense planetary simulation where players pilot a Valkyrie fighter to rescue stranded pilots while avoiding alien saucers and ground emplacements.
OpenTTD - Open Source Transport Tycoon Deluxe gets a big PC update, as well as Amiga port!
The open-source simulation game OpenTTD has received a significant update for PC, version 16.0-beta1. Additionally, a port of OpenTTD v1.0.5 for Amiga systems (OCS/AGA/RTG) has been released, offering a native experience without requiring SDL or an RTG card. Transport Tycoon Deluxe, the original game by Chris Sawyer, was a popular PC title in the mid-90s.
Wolf Duology - Binary Asylum's 1994 Amiga 3D Shoot 'em up is getting is getting an ultrawide modernization
Almost There Games is releasing a modernized version of Binary Asylum's 1994 Amiga cult-classic shoot 'em ups, ZeeWolf and ZeeWolf 2: Wild Justice. This unofficial PC release includes 64 missions with enhanced widescreen, high-resolution 3D graphics, modern lighting, and updated controller support, while also offering a classic graphics mode.
