Amstrad CPC Plus
Hardware, storefront and ecosystem news for Amstrad CPC Plus.
Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns - A Cinemaware classic is getting a modernized remaster via Black Tower Basement / Nordcurrent LabsCinemaware's 1986 classic 'Defender of the Crown' is receiving a modernized remaster for PC and PlayStation 5, developed by Black Tower Basement and published by Nordcurrent Labs. The remaster will feature a 'Retro Mode' preserving the original Amiga experience, a 'Classic Mode' reimagined for today with refined mechanics and visuals, and an entirely new 'Kingdom Mode' with procedurally generated maps and unlockable abilities.
Q*Bert - An Arcade classic is coming to the Amstrad CPC Plus, with a beta now available!A new version of the 1982 arcade classic Q*Bert is in development for the Amstrad CPC Plus, with a beta now available. Developer Chris Perver aims to create a faithful rendition that utilizes the platform's advanced capabilities, including multicoloured hardware sprites and joystick support. The project seeks to recreate the original game's mechanics, levels, and sprites, with potential for synthesized speech.