Ghostbusters Revisited - A new take on that classic Ghostbusters game is coming to the C64

For gamers of a certain age, few things trigger a rush of pure nostalgia quite like the opening of the classic Ghostbusters theme song. Released during the golden era of 8-bit computing across legendary machines like the Amstrad, Commodore 64, and the ZX Spectrum, the original movie tie-in game remains an absolute touchstone of retro history. Now, one homebrew developer is preparing to grab your attention, with the upcoming game called 'Ghostbusters Revisited'. An in-dev C64 title whereby you have to traverse many different rooms as a Ghostbuster while firing proton streams to pull them into a trap through a first person viewpoint.

Nibbler - An in-progress port of the classic Arcade Game Nibbler for Amiga OCS

And it's back to the Amiga we go, as looking through itch io we've found out that JOTD has released the first version for the in-progress port of the classic Arcade Game Nibbler for the Commodore Amiga. A game which was originally released back in 1982 in the Arcades and then also ported to systems such as the Amstrad CPC by Mosaik Software in 1984. To coincide with this news provided below is some early footage as well as game details from JOTD himself.

Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns - A Cinemaware classic as a modernized remaster via Black Tower Basement / Nordcurrent Labs

One game I remember so fondly is Cinemaware's fantastic medieval game ' Defender of the Crown ' from 1986. It was released for multiple systems including the Amiga, DOS, NES, Atari ST, Amstrad CPC, C64, Macintosh and the Apple IIGS in 1988 with a CD-i version much later on. A grand game for its time and loved by all, has made an appearance on modern systems with a full remaster for PC through GOG and Steam, or consoles for PS5 and XBOX!

Raptor: Call of the Shadows - An Amiga 68060 RTG / PiStorm port is in the works!

Raybee has announced a highly ambitious project to bring the iconic 1994 PC DOS shoot-'em-up Raptor: Call of the Shadows over to the Commodore Amiga. Fuelled by 1990s computer science class nostalgia, the creator is spearheading the development process by using AI assistance to translate the original game code and write the necessary Amiga-specific backend. Technically, the project builds upon the open-source skynettx/raptor repository under a GPL-2.0 license, which itself relies on the impressive reverse-engineering work originally achieved by programmer nukeykt.

Bio Menace - Thrillogy - Apogee Software's Bio Menace (1993, MS-DOS) ported to the Amiga (HIGH END)

The classic MS-DOS side-scroller Bio Menace, originally published by Apogee Software in 1993, has been un-officially ported over to the Commodore Amiga by Astair86. Amiga owners can now experience Snake Logan's entire pixelated battle against mutant hordes, as this new port features all three original episodes in a completely finished, fully playable state. Because the port utilizes the reconstructed game source code, the developer has made the underlying engine code available under the GPLv2 license.

Amstrad Micro Database - Start building and sharing your Amstrad collection

Many of us retro gamers know of various collection tracking websites, such as CLZ or VGCollect, they cover a vast array of platforms, but don't have that focus on a particular brand of system. If you are an avid Amstrad fan however, there is now a dedicated collection tracking, trading and sharing site for you... Introducing Amstrad Micro Database, created by Novabug and is specially tailored to all your Amstrad collection needs. 

Holiday time for IndieRetroNews! :)

Just a heads up for all you awesome retrogamers out there that read IndieRetroNews. As from Tuesday to Wednesday I will be taking a short break to be with family. This heat, and intense pain is also getting to me so I need a break. Furthermore with Saberman taking a week away as well on holiday, it will be a much slower week. But don't worry, the writing will continue as soon as possible. Lets hope we don't have any major news stories eh? ;) - Laters!

Sky Shapers (Amiga) - A vertical scrolling SHMUP from Norwegian developers Digilicious Nibbles with a new v1.1 update!

Welcome to the latest game update of Sky Shapers. An engaging 50 FPS vertical SHMUP developed for AGA Amiga computers by Norway’s Digilicious Nibbles, featuring hand-crafted graphics, three levels, and 37 enemy types. The title offers compelling boss fights, weapon upgrades, and two layers of parallax scrolling, which helped it secure an 88% review score in Amiga Addict magazine. More details are available on the Amiga Addict website. To coincide with this news, we've got the latest gameplay footage, and further information about the update.

Shinobi - A proof of concept for the Amiga, as the original version was graphically terrible! [UPDATE]

Thanks to @PixelCNinja and Saberman, I’ve learned that Str1der has shown a work-in-progress proof of concept for Shinobi (1989) on the Commodore Amiga 500. While the project began when the developer experimented with recolouring visual assets from the Sega Master System version , he found the updated aesthetic was so compelling that it inspired him to work on this version of Shinobi. Currently, Joe Musashi's movements and an expansive 8-way scrolling map function seamlessly, demonstrating the stock A500 hardware's impressive ability to process a fast-paced action environment.

Fix-It Felix Jr is coming to the ZX Spectrum Next!

The animated film Wreck-It Ralph remains a classic, famously cantering on a bunch of characters from a fictional 1980s arcade machine. Over the years, fans brought that imaginary game to life across various platforms, including mobile devices, online browsers, the Commodore Amiga, and even via a homebrew Sega Genesis port. Now, this pixelated favorite is making headlines on IndieRetroNews once again. Steven Day recently reached out to share some exciting news for ZX Spectrum NEXT owners: following its success within the Commodore 64 community, this brilliant, arcade-style title is officially headed to the ZX Spectrum NEXT in the very near future.

Oids PC - A brilliant Thrust-like game comes over to the ZX Spectrum NEXT

I was going to have a break today, but I recently found about the release of Oids PC by Mausthekat for the ZX Spectrum NEXT. A faithful, built-from-scratch recreation of Dan Hewitt’s classic 1987 Atari ST game, newly optimized for the ZX Spectrum Next. Far from a lazy emulation, this tribute preserves the notoriously unforgiving physics that defined the original experience, challenging pilots to master a flight model based on momentum, gravity, and sixteen precise headings of another classic that many of us remember, thrust. 

Frog - Amiga classic Superfrog goes Ultrawide in this unofficial re-release by Almost There Games

The classic 1993 Amiga platformer Superfrog has also unofficially arrived on Windows and Linux, bringing the complete and incredible Amiga game to modern gaming systems by Almost There Games. Originally released by Team 17, the acclaimed title was celebrated as a definitive mascot of the Amiga era. Not only was it incredibly enjoyable to play, but it had charming graphics and music reviving the tale of a frog-prince seeking to rescue his bride from a wicked witch.

Rick Dangerous DX - Rick Dangerous remastered is now coming to the NEOGEO via Z-Team

NEOGEO owners are in for a treat as the legendary, challenging platformer Rick Dangerous is coming to SNK’s iconic hardware with the upcoming release of Rick Dangerous DX. Originally created by Core Design back in 1989, this unforgiving classic channels the spirit of Indiana Jones, thrusting players into lethal caves and booby-trapped temples. Our hero relies on a shooter, a few sticks of dynamite, and a trusty club to dodge relentless enemies, rolling boulders, and hidden spikes. Built entirely from scratch by developer Domkid of the Z-Team using Earok's powerful Scorpion Engine, this brand-new NEOGEO port acts as a fascinating backport of the 2008 Nintendo Wii remake by Magic Team. It follows successful Z-Team conversions for the Amiga in 2023 and the Sega Mega Drive in 2025.