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Sabre Wulf - Ultimate Play the Game classic gets a true C64 remaster and it looks sublime!
A new remaster of the classic 1984 game Sabre Wulf has been released for the Commodore 64 by Genesis Project. This version features significantly improved graphics and a new loader, bringing the Ultimate Play the Game title to modern audiences with a fresh coat of paint.
Bruce Lee II - Bruno R. Marcos unofficial PC sequel comes to the Amstrad CPC via RetroReal Games
RetroReal Games has released an Amstrad CPC conversion of the fan-made PC sequel Bruce Lee II. The original Bruce Lee was published by Datasoft in 1984, and the sequel by Bruno R. Marcos in 2013 was inspired by the Amstrad CPC's aesthetic. This new port brings the game to original Amstrad CPC hardware with digitized audio and simulated graphical styles.
Vespertino - This upcoming Racing Simulator for the Amstrad CPC looks incredible
A new trailer has been released for the upcoming Amstrad CPC racing simulator, Vespertino World Racing. The game promises 16-bit performance with a 3D CRTC-FX Engine, 25fps, full overscan, and enhanced video modes, aiming to push the 8-bit console beyond its perceived limits.
Alien 3 - Probe Software's Alien platformer arrives on the Amstrad CPC Plus!
Probe Software's Alien 3, originally released in the 90s for the Commodore 64, has been ported to the Amstrad CPC Plus. This new version utilizes the Amstrad Plus's specialized hardware for improved sprites, audio, and smooth scrolling across fifteen action-packed stages. The port features enhanced gameplay mechanics, an adapted soundtrack, and advanced sound effects.
Bruce Lee - A personal favourite of mine ;) arrives on the Amiga via Tim Kovack
The classic game Bruce Lee has been ported to the Commodore Amiga by developer Tim Kovack, translating the Sega Master System version directly into 68000 machine language. This port maintains the original game's logic and timing, offering 60 Hz on NTSC Amigas and 50 Hz on PAL systems, with visuals utilizing hardware sprites to match the Master System's color palette. The Amiga version lacks an exit to the Workbench GUI, requiring a system reset to quit.
Astro Invasion - A fast-paced space shooter inspired by the 1979 arcade favourite Astro Invader by Stern ( Amstrad CPC, Dragon, Tandy )
Tom Gun Software has released Astro Invasion, a new fast-paced space shooter inspired by the 1979 arcade classic Astro Invader. The game is written entirely in machine code for smooth performance and features exclusive color graphics on the Amstrad CPC version. It is available across multiple vintage platforms including Dragon and Tandy Color Computer, with universal cross-platform compatibility.
Rollerball CPC - HAL Laboratory's 1984 MSX pinball, now on the Amstrad CPC
A new homebrew port of HAL Laboratory's 1984 MSX pinball game, Rollerball, has been released for the Amstrad CPC. Developed by Oldschool, this version runs the original code on the Amstrad hardware, featuring recreated mechanics and visuals. The game requires an Amstrad CPC 6128 or an expanded 464/664 model.
Tiny Quest - A charming platformer by Rebel Bytes & Digital Monastery gets an Amstrad port via Outsoftware
The charming platformer Tiny Quest, originally developed by Rebel Bytes & Digital Monastery for the Commodore 64, has been ported to the Amstrad CPC by Outsoftware. This marks the latest in Outsoftware's series of source-code conversions for classic systems, with over 30 ports completed. The game challenges players to guide Mr. Cube through hazardous environments with precise timing and reflexes.
Roland&Mej Build - An Amstrad Adventure Platformer from TheQProyect
The Amstrad CPC receives a new homebrew adventure platformer titled Roland&Mej Build, developed by The Qproyect. Players control tech spies on a mission to steal schematics from rival corporate headquarters, navigating offices guarded by tech pioneers. The game was built using the cpctelera development toolkit and is a collaborative effort involving multiple individuals for graphics, music, art, and programming.
Bomber Basic Amstrad - A Bomberman clone made in Basic for the Amstrad CPC by Altanerus Dog
Bomber Basic Amstrad, a new game created entirely in Locomotive BASIC by Altanerus Dog, has been released for the Amstrad CPC. This 6.3 Kb title is a playful proof of concept inspired by Hudson Soft's classic Bomberman, featuring 9 levels and a tactical gameplay twist.
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.
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.
Fitorian - A rather decent Galaxian clone for the Amstrad CPC by fitosoft
Fitorian, a new shoot 'em up developed by fitosoft, has been released for the Amstrad CPC. Inspired by 1980s arcade classics like Galaxian, the game tasks players with defending the planet from alien forces in fast-paced, nostalgic gameplay.
Knight Lore - Ultimate Play the Game classic arrives on the Commodore VIC-20
The classic isometric adventure game Knight Lore, originally by Ultimate Play the Game, has been ported to the Commodore VIC-20 with a 35K RAM expansion. This follows previous conversions to other 8-bit systems like the Commodore 64. The game challenges players to collect items and brew a cure for a werewolf curse within forty days, navigating deadly obstacles in its signature viewpoint.
In 1985, one video game made you telephone for permission to nuke Europe
Theatre Europe, a 1985 wargame by Personal Software Services, is analyzed for its innovative and unsettling approach to nuclear war simulation. The game required players to make a real-world phone call to authorize a nuclear launch, a feature designed to highlight the catastrophic consequences of such actions. Despite controversy and a ban in West Germany, the game was praised for its chilling realism and its message against nuclear conflict, ultimately winning Strategy Game of the Year.
The companies that made gaming what it is today: Ére Informatique and it’s ‘French Touch’
This article traces the history of early French video game companies, focusing on Ére Informatique and the 'French Touch' movement. It highlights how companies like Ére, Infogrames, and Loriciels, despite their short lifespans, significantly influenced the European gaming landscape with unique and often experimental titles like Captain Blood and Macadam Bumper.
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.
Destroyer Ball - Another Arkanoid clone makes an appearance, and this time for the Amstrad CPC Plus/GX4000!
Destroyer Ball GX, a new homebrew block-breaker game developed by ShaCPC, has been released for the Amstrad CPC Plus and GX4000. This enhanced version pays homage to the classic Arkanoid, featuring vibrant visuals, eight initial levels, and bonus power-ups. The game also includes joystick controls, a cheat menu with infinite lives, and full cartridge compatibility.
The Shaft - Do you feel shafted? Then try this new Amstrad CPC game released by Revive8bit ;)
Revive8bit has released The Shaft, a new dystopian platformer for the Amstrad CPC. The game features 59 levels, a cable lasso mechanic, and a persistent memory system for keys and unlocked areas. Players navigate environmental hazards and solve color-coded puzzles to ascend through a tiered underground society.
Brick Blaster - A rather decent Arkanoid clone arrives on the Amstrad CPC by Issalig
Brick Blaster, an Arkanoid clone developed by Issalig, has been released for the Amstrad CPC. The game features 10 levels, a final boss with unique AI, refined physics, and power-ups. It includes three difficulty settings and is available in six languages, with a browser-based emulator for mobile users.
