Zezito in the Glittering Caves for the C64 is fun for all the family

Another game worth checking out that was recently mentioned to us through Facebook, is the fun for all the family game called 'Zezito in the Glittering Caves' for the Commodore 64. A game that puts you in the boots of Zezito, on a personal quest to restore glittering caves to their former glory. Just be aware this wont be easy, as you'll be dealing with nasty spiked snails with their poisonous slime that have discolored the floor of the caves. To coincide with this news, we've got the latest footage from the game below.

Cyber Blast X - A Hired Guns and Space Hulk mash up is coming to the Commodore Amiga

Put aside your arcade platformers and shoot 'em ups as do we have a treat for you! As if you loved playing either Hired Guns or Space Hulk on the Amiga, then make sure to keep an eye out for the upcoming release of 'Cyber Blast X'. An upcoming Amiga game that will have creatures to kill, rooms to explore, puzzle solving, and the ability to destroy walls as you progress in the game. To coincide with this news, Mark Tempe has provided some early footage and screenshots.

Stunt Car Racer 128 - An awesome classic gets a super smooth C128 version!

While many of you were overjoyed to hear that Stunt Car Racer from the C64 had been ported over to both the Atari 8-bit, BBC micro and Commodore plus/4. There's another version that's been released which is equally special and well worth a download, and it's Stunt Car Racer for the Commodore 128. Yes that's right thanks to another heads up via Facebook, we've been told that if you want to see just how smooth Stunt Car Racer can be on the C128, then make sure to check out this version released by cobbpg.

Roshi's Milk Course - A nod to Dragon Ball for the ZX Spectrum by SplatterSoft

Even though I'm in my mid 40's one of my favourite Anime's of all time, just has to be the Dragonball Z series. I have seen all the episodes, all the movies and even the spin offs! You could almost say my growing up years was Dragon Ball, although you wont see me wearing any costumes, powering up or using any special moves. But what I will show you is a nod to Dragon Ball called 'Roshi's Milk Course'; A new ZX Spectrum game by SplatterSoft that will have you hooked!

Atic Atac - All Hallows Eve - An exclusive ULAplus ZX Spectrum lamp light mod for Atic Atac!

If you loved playing the Ultimate Play the Game classic called 'Atic Atac', then come and check out this mod release for that great game called 'Atic Atac - All Hallows Eve ' by happycodingzx for the ZX Spectrum. An exclusive ULAplus mod that the creators says, "changes the lighting in the game to be simulate the character carrying a lamp". To coincide with this news provided below is the latest gameplay footage of this mod, as well as details from the developer.

Elite - David Braben's 8bit space combat trading simulator of Elite gets an Atari XL/XE port demo by reifsnyderb

Only just recently I was talking to a few friends about the original David Braben's 8-bit space combat trading simulator of Elite, and how we've seen a few fan based remakes appear as well as improvements and ports to different 8bit systems. But this latest news may interest you, if you have an Atari XL/XE however, as reifsnyderb has released a demo of a port to the Atari XL/XE. A version of the game you can see being played in the footage below.

Rebel Wars - The Amstrad and ZX Spectrum gets a great action game by Mananuk!

Paleto Jones 2, The Mandarin 2, Black Sea, The Mandarin 2, and many others were all created by Mananuk. A developer that likes creating different gaming styles on a multitude of systems, such as the Amstrad and ZX Spectrum. Well fast forward to today and as a double bonanza, he's released a new action game for yes you guessed it, the Amstrad and ZX Spectrum. A game whereby you play as the soldier of the star alliance Orion Kane and are tasked with boarding one of the enemy star corvettes.

Bug's Quest 2 - A challenging platformer from YB Software for the Amstrad CPC

This year has already seen a few nice titles released for the Amstrad CPC, but here is a lovely colourful homage to the Jet Set Willy/Chuckie Egg style of game, featuring the creators very own character, Novabug. Guide his likeness across many different screens to raise enough money for the "BIG C'" research while trying not to be damaged by many of the weird creatures spread throughout the game.

Syrion - The Time of The Dragon - A charming ZX Spectrum platformer by sisko_MSX

This week has been a little overwhelming with all the news; as soon as I'm about to say I'm done for today, along come even more games that I just had to mention. From Mixelslab's awesome Amiga game called 'Creeping Me Out Hex Night' to the recent hot news story from Norecess, with their latest game called 'Sonic the Hedgehog' for the Amstrad GX4000 and Amstrad Plus. Well, I'm not done with the news just yet, as I've been informed through Facebook that sisko_MSX has released the charming ZX Spectrum platformer called 'Syrion - The Time of The Dragon'.

Sonic GX - HOT NEWS as Sonic the Hedgehog has arrived on the Amstrad GX4000 and Amstrad Plus!

When I was a youngster I had the pleasure of playing the fantastic platformer of Sonic the Hedgehog on the Sega Megadrive. A game which featured a ring collecting blue hedgehog, that could spin, run, jump and roll about, at the fastest of speeds in a battle against a number of menacing enemies and the main antagonist Doctor Eggman. So why is this game getting an mention on IndieRetroNews? Well, I've just been told by Xyphoe, that Norecess and team has released the impressive Amstrad GX4000 and Plus conversion of Sonic the Hedgehog.

Whack-A-Skull - Smashing skulls in this new Halloween Amiga game from Alberto Sgaggero

The last Halloween game from me today as I've just been told that Alberto Sgaggero has released the AMOS BASIC programmed game called 'Whack-A-Skull' by Alberto Sgaggero. A new Commodore Amiga game, whereby you need whack as many as Skulls as possible for a high score. So yes if you're looking for more entertainment on this spoooooky night, head on over to the link below.

Dia de los Muertos and Amstrad Eterno X - Two Amstrad games to enjoy this week!

Usually I do one game at a time! But with so many appearing this week I thought it would be best to feature not one, but two Amstrad games that might be worth checking out. The first one is called Dia de los Muertos by Vitop69, and the second one is called Amstrad Eterno X by Capasoft. Two very difficult platformers that you will either enjoy or tear your hair out in frustration. To coincide with this news, provided below are gameplay videos from each of these Amstrad homebrews.

P.T. - Haplo's Horror game released for the Commodore 64

Even more Halloween games to get through as looking through the itch io website, we've found out that the developer of Haplo. Who was behind games such as Tenebra, Ooze: The Escape, and Nixy and the Seeds of Doom has released the Commodore 64 horror game called 'P.T'. A game that the developer describes as, an interactive teaser for the video 2014 game Silent Hills. To coincide with this news, if you like horror games make sure to check out the video below.

Xenomaze - A creepy first person maze game for the ZX Spectrum for Halloween

If you're at home and looking for a scary game that fits right in with Halloween, come and check out Red Zebra's ZX Spectrum game called 'Xenomaze'. A first person maze game, that will have you aiming for the exit as quick as possible, before you become food for the monster that is hunting you down. To coincide with this news, Saberman has provided a video that has already received feedback such as "too scary, I'm not playing". 

Creeping Me Out Hex Night - An awesome looking Amiga platformer by Mixelslab gets a new demo

We have just been told a new demo has been released for the eagerly awaited Scorpion Engine developed Commodore Amiga game called 'Creeping Me Out : Hex Night by Mixelslab. A high quality game that's mixes it up with a bit of Castlevania, and hints of Addams Family. To coincide with this demo update, Saberman has also done a video showing the game in action.