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Star Skimmer – A pretty decent SEUCK C64 game from Alf Yngve and Martin Piper

Another SEUCK competition entry has appeared, and it’s ‘Star Skimmer’ by Alf Yngve and Martin Piper. This homebrew Commodore 64 title, is a arcade Shoot ’em up, that features vertical scrolling gameplay, different enemy waves, and plenty of laser blasting… Continue Reading →

Operation Moo – This new ZX Spectrum game from JuanGM is rather fun to play!

Looking for a new game for your ZX Spectrum that’s rather fun to play and features an upbeat soundtrack? Then come and check out JuanGM’s new action platformer for the ZX Spectrum game called ‘Operation Moo’. A game in which… Continue Reading →

XWheels Grandslam – A PC nod to classic racing game Super Cars from the Amiga? Hell ya! [Prototype]

I’m a huge top down racer fan, but truth be told, so many are utterly rubbish. I remember playing Micro Machines, Supercars and the like, against friends and had so much fun doing so. Well we now have a new… Continue Reading →

El Cartero – An addictive platformer for the C64 by Bonnette2020

Something for everyone this week, as putting aside the Amiga and ZX Spectrum news, a new Commodore 64 game has appeared in our inbox called ‘El Cartero’ by Bonnette2020. An addictive arcade game that features not just multiple levels, but… Continue Reading →

Herbie wants to be a millionaire – An arcade puzzler from Bitmagine Studio for the ZX Spectrum 128k

Bitmagine Studio is back in the news, and after previously releasing two enjoyable games such as Bubble in Trouble and Driar, along comes their latest release of ‘Herbie wants to be a millionaire’ for the ZX Spectrum. An arcade puzzle… Continue Reading →

Luckyman – A Montezuma’s Revenge inspiration for the Atari XL/XE by Lukasz

In the early 80’s many of us had the pleasure of playing the adventure platformer ‘Montezuma’s Revenge’ on the Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Apple II, ColecoVision, Commodore 64, IBM PC, Sega Master System and even the ZX Spectrum (as Panama… Continue Reading →

Batman – Classic Isometric game by Ocean Software looks super on the Sinclair QL!

Many of you probably remember the 1980’s Isometric games of Batman and Head Over Heels by Ocean Software: two great games for systems such as the Amstrad, ZX Spectrum, and the more recent MSX2 remake. So here’s a great news… Continue Reading →

Telethugs – A PC Game by Pedro Paiva in 2019, now ported to the ZX Spectrum by Amaweks

Another ZX Spectrum announcement that’s well worth a mention, is a new release by Amaweks called ‘Telethugs’. This game available for purchase as a Patreon exclusive (annoyingly), is an Arcade run and gun game that was originally created and published for… Continue Reading →

GORF – An Arcade conversion arrives on the ZX Spectrum by Deanysoft

If you’re looking for a decent release for the ZX Spectrum that features not one, but five mini games that will keep you occupied throughout this evening. Then look no further than this new Arcade conversion by Deanysoft called GORF…. Continue Reading →

Spy Kombat – Another side scrolling shooter entry in the SEUCK Compo 2025 for the C64!

I was scrolling through the TND SEUCK Compo 2025 entries to see if there’s anything decent worth mentioning, and I’ve come across a new entry in the SEUCK compo called ‘Spy Kombat’ by Pinov Vox. A game in which you… Continue Reading →

ROGUEish – This roguelike C64 game by Syntaxerrorsoftware looks pretty decent (+Demo)

I do love a good roguelike, it’s one of my favorite genres to play, especially when I’m delving deep into dark dungeons looking for decent loot and avoiding many of the nasties contained within. So if like me, you like… Continue Reading →

The Doll Maker – A new adventure game in the works by Remanence Studio for the Amiga (+Demo)

Interactive text adventures were many of our first forays into video gaming. Similar to the Adventure stories we would get as books each adventure was usually a unique, and fulfilling story combined with puzzles, traps, loot, and enemies. The latest… Continue Reading →

BDTZ – A Zombie themed Cannon Fodder game for the Amiga by Acneproduction [UPDATE]

If you remember the game Cannon Fodder on the Amiga, then take a look at how this game plays, it will bring back a little bit of nostalgia! Ok… So Cannon Fodder didn’t have Zombies (Not that I remember) but… Continue Reading →

Frontier Force – This latest Shoot ’em up for the SEGA Master System from Badcomputer looks pretty cool!

If you have a SEGA Master System or an Emulator to hand, then you are in for an arcade treat during this weekend, as we’ve just been told by Adam@badcomputer0 through Twitter, that you can now download the latest version… Continue Reading →

Painter Man – A Bank holiday ZX Spectrum game from io.rrwm!

The Sun is shining and the weather across the UK is pretty glorious! But if you don’t like the Sun and would rather be indoors playing ZX Spectrum games, then come and check out io.rrwm’s latest speccy game of ‘Painter… Continue Reading →

Anguish – Amiga classic *Agony* by Psygnosis is getting an unofficial spiritual sequel by Lionagony (+Demo)

In 1992, Psygnosis with development by Art & Magic, released the gorgeous owl flying shoot em up of AGONY, for the Amiga system. It was a very impressive game for its time using features such as scales of colors done… Continue Reading →

C64 Game Maker – A tool that allows you to generate C++ source code for simple video games

We’ve featured many game engine updates throughout the years, from the C64 with SEUCK, to a constant array of updates for the Amiga with either Backbone, Redpill or our personal favorite from Earok called The Scorpion Engine. Well here we… Continue Reading →

Shipwrecked – Take on the role of a crew commander leading eight astronauts on a mission to Mars (C64)

Another cool game has appeared in my inbox, as I’m pleased to tell you that the same creator of the awesome Commodore 64 game of Battle for Cronos, Deathflood Dungeon of Doom, and devolution has made available the Commodore 64… Continue Reading →

Burger Time – An Arcade like conversion for the Commodore Amiga 500 by JOTD [FINAL VERSION]

Some more Amiga news for you all, as we’ve just been given the heads up, that JOTD who was behind great conversions such as Moon Patrol, Donkey Kong, Super Bagman, Galaxian500, Pooyan, Super Xevious, and the upcoming Bad Dudes vs DragonNinja,… Continue Reading →

Jogos 80 em: Cadê os Artigos – A ZX Spectrum Arcade game from Teknamic Software

Something for everyone this week, and to continue the 8bit fun. I’ve recently been informed of a new ZX Spectrum that’s worth checking out called Jogos 80 em: Cadê os Artigos by Teknamic Software. A new game in which playing as… Continue Reading →

A Beat ’em up platformer is in the works by Basement Ape for the Amiga

A bit of a short news story for this one, as trawling through Facebook, we’ve found out through Earok who created the Scorpion Engine, that Basement Ape is working on what looks to be a new beat ’em up platformer… Continue Reading →

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