Mine Escape - A new Amstrad CPC game released by CapaSoft

Capasoft has been in the news a few times over the last few years, as not only did they release the Amstrad CPC game of JAX THE DOG, but also the more recent Roland in Retroalacant: A single screen homebrew celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Amstrad CPC 464. Well here's another Capasoft update, as just recently they released the CPC game of 'Mine Escape': A game in which you are trapped in a mine, and must gather the necessary tools to fix an elevator to reach the surface. To coincide with this news, we've got footage from both Saberman and Xenomorph.

Tiny Pixel Adventure - A classic pixel retro game that will captivate you for the Commodore Amiga is teased!

The first news story for a weekender, as we've recently found out through through Facebook, that the developer HooGames2017, who created the awesome scorpion engine based game of Dr.Dangerous, is now working on the Commodore Amiga game of 'Tiny Pixel Adventure'. A game in which the dev says "Welcome to the colorful and dangerous world of Tiny Pixel Adventure, a classic pixel retro game that will captivate you!". To coincide with this news, we've got another screenshot, a video from the game and a link to the first teaser download.

Tale Of Evil - An unofficial sequel of "Tower Of Evil" for the Commodore Amiga.

It was only just last week that the Amiga developer Electric Black Sheep, released the unofficial and minimalistic remake of The Tower of Evil. A top down action game which wasn't just released from 1984 to 1985 by Creative Sparks, but there was a later unofficial port by artlace/rebels for the Commodore 16, Plus/4, ZX Spectrum and VIC 20. Well here we are with another Amiga news story from this developer, as he has released 'Tale of Evil': an unofficial sequel of "Tower Of Evil" for the Commodore Amiga!

Robot Jet Action 2 - C64portal's upcoming Commodore Amiga game is being created using the Scorpion Engine!

We've been told that Carrion(c64portal) has shown new footage of the upcoming Commodore Amiga OCS game of 'Robot Jet Action 2'. A game that was not only released for the Commodore 64 back in 2022, but it featured lots of challenging levels, different themed worlds and so much more which made it rather entertaining! While we still don't know when the game will be released, the creator has announced along side the video, that Robot Jet Action 2 is now being developed using Earok's Scorpion Engine.

Sega Master System 'Vigilante' is coming to the Commodore Amiga via Neeso Games, and here's a demo!

While many of you are still waiting for Neeso Games Arcade platformer of 'Super Delivery Boy': A game which is due for release at some point in the near future. There's another game you should be keep an eye on as developments progress, and that's Vigilante: A game that was released sometime back as a naff port to the Commodore Amiga. Which is now getting a new port by Neeso Games from the Sega Master System via the Scorpion Engine! As in the words of the creator from the first announcement "I prefer this over the arcade version (at least visually). Also the arcade port is already on Amiga and sucks pretty bad" 

Time Cristal 1 - Another recovery and again it's for the Commodore Plus/4

The multiscreen platform game of 'Aster' wasn't the only game that was recovered, as we've also found out looking through the plus/4 world website, that they've recovered a game called 'Time Cristal 1': a four level prototype, which later became a full 90's homebrew game from Hungary which was called 'Time Cristal' and released by Reddi. To coincide with this news, we've got  another screenshot from this prototype as well as a more detailed description (Video soon).

Aster - Multiscreen platformer thought lost is recovered for the Commodore Plus/4

We do love writing about old retro games that have been lost through the years and for one reason or another have been uncovered much to the delight of the retro community. Today's release for example is pretty special for the Commodore Plus/4 community, as we've found out that BSZ together with Cody have recovered and released the Plus/4 game of 'Aster'. A multiscreen platform game in one disk side, with graphics taken from The Sacred Armour Of Antiriad for the sprites, and from First Samurai for the background elements!

2Tinycowboys - A WIP 2-player single-screen arcade-platformer for the Amiga 500 gets a demo

If you're sick of all the Amiga news, then look away now. If however you want even more Amiga goodness, then come and check out this upcoming Scorpion Engine developed game by Lord_Santa called '2Tinycowboys'. A WIP 2-player single-screen arcade-platformer that has been teased with an early look demo. To coincide with this news, Saberman contacted us earlier today with a through video of the demo that can be downloaded below.

Go! Tony Go! - Another endless driving game appears, but this time from Monochrome Productions for the Atari XL/XE

It was only just yesterday that we announced the release of Tukinem's Commodore Amiga games of ' GoGoGo' ; A game in which playing as a chef driving a classic sports car, you had to avoid ghosts and chasms, while travelling as far as possible picking up coins and potions(?) for a high score. Well it looks as if Monochrome Productions are getting in on the fun, as they too have released an endless racing game called Go! Tony Go! for the Atari XL/XE. A free bonus game as an addition to an incredible platformer called 'Tony' which was originally released for the Amiga, Atari XL & Commodore 64

Nita - A challenging Amstrad CPC Platformer released by haThus in 2023 gets a colour upgrade!

Another game has appeared in our inbox, as both Saberman and XeNoMoRPH was kind enough to let us know earlier today, that if you're looking for a challenging game to play with features such as multiple enemy types, dangerous traps and coin collection, then make sure to check out haThus's latest Amstrad CPC game colour upgrade of 'Nita': A game in which you play as an ant with the incredible ability to fly on a mission to save the peaceful world of Antland from a dangerous threat.

GoGoGo - A family friendly endless driving game from Tukinem!

If you don't like endless side scrolling games look away now! If however you want to play one of the coolest endless driving games we've seen for some time, then take a look at Tukinem's newest of Commodore Amiga games of ' GoGoGo' ; A game in which playing as a chef driving a classic sports car, you must avoid ghosts and chasms, while travelling as far as possible picking up coins and potions(?) for a high score. To coincide with this news, we've got some footage showing this family friendly game below.

Portal Buster - A super speedy horizontal shooter released for the Commodore 64 by drmortalwombat

Another Commodore 64 game released this week ( no it's not Amiga :p ) , as we've been told that Drmortalwombat has made available the super speedy bi-directional shooter of ' Portal Buster '. A game in which the developer was noted as saying "this game is perhaps too fast for some of the armchair scroller fans, but what do I care, I need speed". To coincide with this news, we've got some extra info about the game as well as a gameplay video from Saberman.

Marlow - A new platformer for the ZX Spectrum 128k, inspired by The Great Giana Sisters

The last news story from me today, as thanks to a recent contact by the developer(Amaweks) and our good friend Saberman(YT), we've been told if you remember playing the famous platformer of the Great Giana Sisters which was released from 1987 onwards. Then you may like the latest Amaweks ZX Spectrum game of 'Marlow'. A game in which the developer says is a platformer for the ZX Spectrum 128k, inspired by "The Great Giana Sisters". To coincide with this news, as ever we've got some more information about the game as well as a gameplay video below.

Roland in Retroacalant - A single screen homebrew celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Amstrad CPC 464

It's back to the Amstrad CPC for this news story, as we're informed by XeNoMoRPH a few days ago, that the previously teased Amstrad CPC game of Roland in Retroalacant by CapaSoft, has been made available as a digital download. A single screen Arcade homebrew that celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Amstrad CPC 464. To coincide with this news, we got both a gameplay video, and a gameplay description provided for you below.

The Tower of Evil - An unofficial remake from the C16, plus4, C64, Z80 to Amiga

Another Commodore Amiga port to grace our home computer screens, is the unofficial and minimalistic remake of The Tower of Evil. A top down action game which wasn't just released from 1984 to 1985 by Creative Sparks, but there was a later unofficial port by artlace/rebels for the Commodore 16, Plus/4, ZX Spectrum and VIC 20. A game in which you play the role of Andros who was banished years ago by King Salimos and can only return when he rescues the kidnapped Princess Diana and finds the King's lost treasure taken by an evil Necromancer!