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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.
Game History and Preservation
The article discusses the history and preservation of games, specifically mentioning the Total Replay version 6.01 and an Apple II anthology. It highlights the importance of preserving gaming history for future generations.
Fallout lead Tim Cain argues games industry crisis hasn't reached the level of the 1983 crash: 'I don't…
Veteran developer Tim Cain argues that the current video game industry crisis, marked by layoffs and studio closures, does not yet match the severity of the 1983 crash. While acknowledging the current situation is dire for many, Cain believes the '80s collapse was more devastating, leading to a complete collapse of the US console market and the loss of a generation of developers.
The lost online world that came before the Internet and the World Wide Web
Prestel, a British online service launched in 1979, offered early versions of email, chat rooms, and online games using teletext graphics and dial-up modems. Despite failing as a mass-market platform due to cost and accessibility issues, it served as a significant cultural preview of the internet, demonstrating the potential for online communities and social interaction.
Armor Alley - A 1980's real-time war game 'Rescue Raiders' has arrived on the Amstrad CPC by Fitosoft
Fitosoft has released Armor Alley, an 8-bit real-time war game, on the Amstrad CPC. This port is inspired by the 1991 Mac and PC title Armor Alley, which itself traces its lineage back to the 1984 Apple II classic Rescue Raiders. The game challenges players with strategic decision-making, resource management, and convoy protection.
Commodore 64 game sequel is so old school it's being released on cassette tape
A sequel to the classic Commodore 64 action platformer Impossible Mission, titled Impossible Mission 3, is set to be released on May 18, 2026. Developed by Icon 64 and published by Psytronik, the game will be available as a digital download and on physical cartridge or cassette tape for the original Commodore 64, featuring retro-style visuals and digitized speech. The game's design, graphics, and coded speech are by industry veteran Trevor Storey.
Forget Doom, how about a Prince of Persia port on a Flipper Zero
The classic 1989 game Prince of Persia has been ported to the Flipper Zero, a portable cybersecurity tool, by Press-Play-On-Tape. This homebrew port allows the game to run natively on the device, which also has a catalog of other apps, including Doom. The full one-hour game is available for download, with options to play on-device, PC via USB, or via HDMI with the Video Game Module.
Massively Overthinking: The nine games portrait of you
This article features Massively OP staff members sharing their personal lists of nine core video games that have shaped them. Contributors discuss foundational titles, franchise representations, and personal favorites across various genres, including MMOs, JRPGs, and action RPGs, reflecting on their impact on their gaming identities and creative work.