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Vi tar spelhelg med Nokia 3310, maffia och pirater
Several members of the editorial team shared their gaming plans for the weekend, which include a mix of new releases and classic titles. Plans range from continuing Halo with family and exploring Mafia: The Old Country, to repairing Nokia 3310s in Restory and managing pirate islands in Corsair Cove. Other titles mentioned include Low Budget Repairs, Assassin's Creed Unity, Syndicate, Banjo-Kazooie, Ridge Racer, Marvel Snap, Defender of the Crown, and Big Walk.
Amiga strategy classic Defender of the Crown is back with both old and fresh graphics, and an all new roguelite mode
The classic Amiga strategy game Defender of the Crown has been re-released for PC as Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns. This new version includes the original game with its pixelated graphics, a visually updated version with refined mechanics, and a new roguelite mode featuring deckbuilding and dice-driven combat.
Raptor: Call of the Shadows - An Amiga 68060 RTG / PiStorm port is in the works!
A new port of the 1994 PC DOS shoot-'em-up Raptor: Call of the Shadows is in development for the Commodore Amiga, utilizing AI assistance and open-source code. The project has achieved milestones like menu and input support on RTG graphics, with ongoing work to optimize performance on PiStorm and other accelerators. Community testing will begin once audio bugs are resolved, requiring users to provide their own original game data.
Bio Menace - Thrillogy - Apogee Software's Bio Menace (1993, MS-DOS) ported to the Amiga (HIGH END ONLY)
The classic 1993 MS-DOS side-scroller Bio Menace has been unofficially ported to the Amiga by Astair86, featuring all three original episodes. The port is free to enjoy, as Apogee Software reclassified the game as freeware in 2018. While the port runs on Amiga hardware with Kickstart 2.0 and 1MB of RAM, Amiga 1200 users need to use the numeric keypad for movement due to potential key-jamming issues.
THEA1200 launch edition comes with an exclusive ZZAP! Amiga magazine
Retro Games Limited announced that the UK launch edition of the THEA1200 will include an exclusive collector's edition of ZZAP! Amiga magazine. This special magazine, created in collaboration with Fusion Retro Books, will only be available with the first production run of the THEA1200. The 36-page publication features new content and nostalgic Amiga content, including reviews and features on classic games.
Sky Shapers (Amiga) - A vertical scrolling SHMUP from new Norwegian developers Digilicious Nibbles with a new v1.1 update!
Digilicious Nibbles has released a v1.1 update for their Amiga vertical shoot 'em up, Sky Shapers. The update addresses player feedback by adding black outlines to sprites for better visibility, improving sprite color and priority, and refining collision detection. The game, which features 3 levels and 37 enemy types, is set on an Amiga AGA system and requires specific hardware configurations.
Forget Quake, Worms: The Director's Cut just got a free expansion for the series' 30th anniversary
An unofficial, Team 17-approved expansion pack for Worms: The Director's Cut, titled Worms: The Director's Cut 1.5, has been released for free. Created by series creator Andy Davidson in collaboration with fans and Jeff Minter, the expansion adds over 40 custom levels, new voice packs, teams, and terrain types. While the original Director's Cut was Amiga-exclusive and never released on modern platforms, the expansion is compatible with emulators.
Frog - Amiga classic SuperFrog goes Ultrawide in this unofficial re-release by Almost There Games
The classic 1993 Amiga platformer Superfrog has received an unofficial re-release for Windows and Linux by Almost There Games. This new version features high-definition, widescreen graphics, controller support, checkpoints, and save slots, while preserving the original artwork and gameplay. The release requires legally obtained original game disks.
Commando - 1980's military shooter by Capcom as an Amiga AGA edition via JOTD
Developer JOTD has released an enhanced AGA Arcade edition of Capcom's classic vertical shooter Commando for the Amiga, specifically targeting the Amiga 1200 and 4000. This new version aims to be more faithful to the arcade original than previous home ports, leveraging the AGA chipset for improved graphics and sound, with IM76 handling the audio enhancements.
Mort & Phil - An Amiga game that pays tribute to the late master Francisco Ibañez Talavera
Mort & Phil, an Amiga game developed by Amiga Factory, has received an updated OCS build. This title serves as a tribute to cartoonist Francisco Ibáñez Talavera and is an adaptation of a 2006 mobile game. The gameplay features adventure, strategy, and disguise mechanics where players control Mortadelo or Filemón to rescue a kidnapped Superintendent.
Apidya' Special - An authentic, 24-bit pixel remake of a classic Shoot 'em up is still coming and we have exclusive footage!
ININ Games has announced that 'Apidya Special', a 24-bit pixel art remake of the 90s shoot 'em up classic, is still scheduled for release on August 25th, 2026 for consoles and PC. The game features handcrafted pixels, an original soundtrack by Chris Hulsbeck, and modern features like co-op mode and adjustable visual presentations.
Ruff 'n' Tumble - An incredible Amiga game comes over to modern systems
The classic 1994 Amiga action platformer Ruff 'n' Tumble has been unofficially released for Windows and Linux, featuring a faithful reimplementation of the original game. Developed by Wunderkind and published by Renegade Software, this release brings the complete 20-stage campaign with modern enhancements like widescreen support and controller compatibility to new systems.
Mega M.I.L.V. - Bullet hell Amiga shooter by GoldenCode gets new gameplay footage
Developer GoldenCode has released new gameplay footage for their Amiga shooter Mega M.I.L.V., showcasing a smooth two-player bullet hell experience on an Amiga 1200. The update highlights significant progress with bug fixes, optimizations, and nearing completion of the first level.
MiSTer FPGA gets some very cool new cores, but the AI argument rages, and it’s spoiling the once great project
The MiSTer FPGA project is experiencing internal conflict over the use of AI in core development, dividing the community between purists who value hand-crafted accuracy and those who embrace AI-assisted creation for faster game additions. This debate, fueled by differing views on "slop" versus genuine progress, is creating a toxic environment that discourages developers and potentially alienates new users.
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.
Vulgus - A nice little Arcade shooter is coming to the Amiga via JOTD and team!
JOTD is developing a Commodore Amiga AGA port of Capcom's 1984 arcade shooter, Vulgus. The game, which was Capcom's first video game, is a vertically scrolling shoot-'em-up featuring a dual-weapon system. The port is based on a Z80 assembly reverse-engineering effort by Mark and utilizes a new custom code converter. While still in development with some graphical and sound issues, the build is functional and promising for fans of arcade and Amiga games.
Freestyle - A platformer set with in game comics, teased for the Amiga!
Freestyle - Tales of Itch is an upcoming Amiga platformer developed with the Scorpion Engine, featuring over 40 levels based on 1990s comic characters. The game boasts a unique plot involving a villain obsessed with bending cutlery and a reluctant feline hero. It is designed to run on various Amiga configurations, with a demo available and plans for multiple release formats including PC emulation.
A forgotten copy of Amberstar resurfaced after 34 years, complete with my handwritten notes
A copy of the 1992 RPG Amberstar for Amiga, originally sent to Amiga Action magazine editor Paul McNally for bug-testing and review, has resurfaced 34 years later. The copy, complete with McNally's handwritten notes, was discovered by a collector in Switzerland who reached out to McNally. The article also provides background on the developer Thalion Software, known for its ambitious 16-bit titles.
A Street Fighter project by msmalik681 gets another Amiga teased [UPDATE]
Developer msmalik681 is creating a new homebrew version of Street Fighter for the Amiga ECS, aiming to improve upon the original's poor Amiga port. The project, utilizing the Scorpion Engine, is nearing completion with features like 2-player support and graphical fixes being implemented.
THE SECRET OF BARRON WOOD - A supernatural short story text adventure for multiple systems including Amiga, C64 and more!
Developer Alan Pemberton has released The Secret of Baron Wood, an atmospheric supernatural text adventure available on numerous classic 8-bit and 16-bit systems including Amiga, Commodore 64, and ZX Spectrum. The game is designed as a concise, single-sitting experience with logical puzzles, reminiscent of 1980s text adventures.
