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Tony Do It! - A highly enjoyable puzzle game inspired by the classic Sokoban for the Commodore 64
Monochrome Productions has released 'Tony Do It!', a new puzzle game for the Commodore 64 inspired by the classic Sokoban. The game challenges players to push and pull crates onto marked spots while avoiding scorpions and natives that drain time. It follows the events of TONY Montezuma's Gold and Go! Tony Go!.
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.
Sweet Fightin' +2 - Street Fighter 2 looks incredible on the ZX Spectrum!
A new unofficial fan game, Sweet Fightin' +2, has been released for the ZX Spectrum, offering an impressive rendition of Street Fighter 2. This homebrew title celebrates the 35th anniversary of the genre-defining fighting game and features 12 playable characters.
Traps N' Gemstones - Another lovely game released for the C64 by Donut 80
Donut 80 has released a new Commodore 64 platformer titled 'Traps N' Gemstones'. The game is set in a dangerous pyramid filled with snakes, bats, mummies, and shifting traps, requiring players to collect keys and solve puzzles to uncover hidden relics. Previous Donut 80 titles include Superstar Chefs, The Last Pumpkin, and Egg Fued.
Super Slalom - Speed down the slopes in this new SKI game for the C64
Super Slalom is a new downhill skiing sports game for the Commodore 64 developed by Bisboch. It is a revamped edition of the original SLALOM game by Commodore and HAL Laboratory, featuring remade graphics, a new soundtrack, enhanced gameplay, and six new slopes. The game also includes a level editor.
Trap - A lost prototype originally a C64 release appears on the Atari XL/XE!
A lost prototype of the 1986 game 'Trap', originally developed for the Commodore 64, has been recovered for the Atari XL/XE platform. The game, featuring music by Ben Daglish and developed by Russell Knight, was found to be complete and playable, though it remains unknown why it was never officially released by Alligata Software. The file was located and archived by John Hardie of the National Videogame Museum.
Oil Panic - A 1982 Nintendo Game & Watch game appears on the C64
A new Commodore 64 game titled 'Oil Panic' has been released as a tribute to the 1982 Nintendo Game & Watch title. The creator's mission for players is to catch dripping oil and fill a drum without spilling. The game features customizable controls and local high score tracking.
Fat Tarzan - This upcoming platformer for the C64 looks fantastic!
Fat Tarzan is an upcoming platformer for the Commodore 64 developed by Rebel Bytes in partnership with Digital Monastery. The game features impressive graphics, animation, and sound, with the first level map complete and the developer adding more color and hi-res details. Updates on the game's progress will be provided as they become available.
Superstar Chefs - A fun for all the family Arcade game for the C64 by Donut80
Donut80 has released a new Commodore 64 arcade game called Superstar Chefs, featuring 2-player co-op. Players help the chefs recover stolen recipes across various levels in Cocktail Land, defeating enemies and collecting fruit to progress. The game emphasizes modern controls with classic arcade energy.
DISASTER STRUCK MY AMIGA MAGAZINE COLLECTION
A personal collection of Amiga magazines was damaged when a rack collapsed, causing a significant mess and requiring extensive reorganization. The incident was documented in a time-lapse video created with the help of the author's young son, Phillip.
Toobin’
Toobin’ on NES offers a simplified version of its arcade counterpart, featuring a unique control scheme and varied river courses. While the NES port attempts to improve controls, it loses the arcade's charm and suffers from dated graphics and slow pacing, making it a mediocre experience that struggles to hold player attention.
Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom – Multi Format Review (kind Of)
This review discusses the arcade game Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and its various home computer ports, including Commodore 64, Amiga, and Atari ST. While the arcade original is fondly remembered for its exciting presentation and gameplay, the ports are largely criticized for poor performance, unresponsiveness, and lack of quality, with the Amiga and Atari ST versions being particularly disappointing.
