Winterland Mega-Lo-Mania - A festive level set for Amiga classic 'Mega Lo Mania' by NeonCentipede

Ask anyone who's played Mega Lo Mania, and they'd probably tell of mighty conquests across different zones, filled with voices such as ' The design is ready ' and ' We are running low on elements '. Well this classic strategy game from 1991, has not only been given the festive treatment by NeonCentipede, but according to him, he has released this festive level set via a Mega-Lo-Mania level Editor. To coincide with this news, you can check out the latest footage from this 'update', as well as the full dev notes from the creator.

Plane Lazy - An offshoot ZX Spectrum game for Christmas by Sloanysoft

It was only just the other month that I featured a game called 'Jet Set - Steamboat Willie' by Sloanysoft: A Manic Miner / Jet Set Willy mash up for the ZX Spectrum, which starred none other than Mickey from Steamboat Willie. Well fast forward to this week, and the same creator, has released a spin off from the game called 'Plane Lazy'. A game in which you once again play as Mickey from Steamboat Willie, but this time you must shoot your way through multiple levels collecting 84 horseshoes to regain Minnie's favour. To coincide with this news, Saberman and Rowlands Reviews have both provided a gameplay video.

FASTER - A new super-fast and silky-smooth racing game for the Atari STE by Jonathan Thomas

The last news announcement from me and boy is it a special one! As we've just found out through Twitter, that Jonathan Thomas has released the eagerly awaited Atari STE game of 'FASTER'. A game that isn't just super fast on the Atari STE, but it's also running silky-smooth! To coincide with this news, we've got some further information about the game, as well as two gameplay videos. Seriously if you have an Atari STE make sure to check this game out today.

Sybil Halloween Defender - A Defender and Halloween mash up released for the Commodore Amiga.

In the early 1980's an Arcade game released by Williams Electronics was to become one of the most important titles of the golden age of video arcade games selling over 55,000 units. That game was Defender; a side scrolling shooter, featuring 2D graphics as you defend astronauts against wave after wave of alien enemies. So what if you have that classic 1980's game but mixed up with a bit of Halloween fun? Probably this game 'Sybil'. A brand new Commodore Amiga game by Colin Vella in which he states "Halloween Defender is inspired from the classic game Defender, but with a Halloween theme ".

Santa's Workout 4 - A Commodore 64 game for Christmas from Vector5games!

Christmas is just a few weeks away, so you'd expect to see lots of Christmas themed games appearing on Indie Retro News in the lead up to the 25th. Well that's certainly happened this week! As another festive game to be mentioned on our site, is a Christmas arcade puzzler by Vector5games for the C64 called 'Santa's Workout 4 '; a brand new game in which you need to rescue Santa and save a certain number of elves. To coincide with this news, provided below is some gameplay footage of this fantastic xmas game!

Soiled Iron - If you loved Barbarian, then check this C64 game out by Drmortalwombat!

This has been one of the best weeks of the last few months for the retro scene so far, as we've had so many great games to see either for systems such as the Amiga or C64, I've just been blown away. Now it's just got even better! As drmortalwombat has announced the release of the Commodore 64 game of Soiled Iron. A high quality two-opponent sword fighting game that is a nod to that classic game of 'Barbarian'. To coincide with this news, we've got some fighting footage for you as well as further game details below.

Dungeonette The New Adventure - A new hack n slasher for the Amiga AGA / CD32 by Mutation Software (+Demo)

Long-time Amiga guru Adrian Cummings, creator of original titles such as Cyberpunks, Tin Toy, Doodlebug and many more. Has not only announced the digital and physical release of 'Dungeonette  - The New Adventure' for the Commodore Amiga, but for those of you still undecided if it's worth a purchase, there's a demo that can be played too. A demo which gives you a first look at some of the enemies, the different themed areas, and the sword slashing sound effects. To coincide with this news, we've also got some footage of the game below.

Tank in a Dungeon - Battle dangerous robots with a tank in this new C64 game update by Rozsoft

Usually when it comes to dungeon based games, you play as a knight or a group of people battling dangerous enemies, while avoiding traps and looking for glorious loot....But not in this game! Welcome to 'Tank in a Dungeon' by Rozsoft for the Commodore 64. A new game in which you not only play as a Tank , but you must battle through 15 dungeon levels against dangerous robots and other nasties. To coincide with this news, Saberman has provided a video showing the latest version 1.4 in action.

The Secret of the Four Winds - Japanese-style action role-playing teased for the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis by Kai Magazine

Kai Magazine is certainly no stranger to IndieRetroNews, creating quality games such as Life on Mars, Life on Earth, and my personal favourite which sits right here on the shelf, called Metal Dragon. Well if you were hoping for more games to add to your collection (I know I am) , then come and check out the latest info about the Sega Mega Drive and Genesis game of 'The Secret of the Four Winds'. A Japanese-style action role-playing game that has been in development for years, teased in this new(ish) video, and even has a demo.

Encounter HD - An Adventure game originally from 1983 for the ORIC, is getting an enhancement by Defence Force this month!

For the last 10 years or more, I have tried to feature as many different systems as possible, ranging from the Amstrad CPC, all the way to the Sega Mega Drive. Well for todays news announcement we are looking towards the ORIC for our retro gaming fix. As Defence Force has contacted us about his new game that's soon to be released this December via Itch and Steam, called ' Encounter HD'. An upgraded and enhanced version of the 1983 text adventure game originally released by Severn Software. To coincide with this news, we've got some more info and footage about the game below.

Tony - A hit monochrome game for the Commodore 64 will be going full colour later today!

It feels like it was only just yesterday that we announced, that not only had Tony been released for the Amiga, Atari XL and C64 by Monochrome Productions, but we also had the pleasure of playing Go! Tony Go! as a spin off from the game for the Atari XL/XE. Well fast forward to today and boy do we have some pretty special news for you. As while some of you couldn't stand the monochrome style in the Commodore 64 version of Tony, the team behind the game are about to launch a full colour version at some point later today. As in the words of the devs "Prepare for invasion of colour. Whole VIC-II palette is involved".

Sarah Jane Avory is working an Ultima-style RPG for the C64!

We have just found out through one of our Patreon supporters (T.Russell) and the Commodore 64/128 group, that one of the best homebrew developers of Sarah Jane Avory, has announced that she is working on a new Commodore 64 RPG that is inspired by the classic of Ultima. While this is very early days for this game and the game description is very limited, you can at least take a look at the latest gameplay footage, as well as a video description below.

DR. MARIA - A rather nice Dr. Mario clone for the Commodore 64 ( Updated )

Another Commodore 64 news update which is well worth a mention on Indie Retro News, is the latest *Public* Commodore 64 release of 'DR MARIA' by Sysantmin. A Commodore 64 game which is not only a clone of the 1990 puzzle video game of Dr Mario; a game originally by Nintendo for the Nintendo Entertainment System, Famicom, and Game Boy. But the game features 20 levels of arcade fun with an upbeat soundtrack. To coincide with this news, Saberman has done a video of the game in action.

Pooyan - 1980's Arcade game is coming to the Commodore Amiga via JOTD

JOTD has created some amazing conversions/ports over the years. Games such as Moon Patrol, Donkey Kong, Tetris 1200 (AGA), Super Bagman, Galaxian500 and our personal favorite Super Xevious. Well it doesn't look anything is going to stop this powerhouse of a developer from creating Arcade to Amiga conversions any time soon. As he has recently announced that he is working on bringing the Arcade game of 'Pooyan' over to the Amiga. To coincide with this news, we've got some early footage of the game below.

Saboteur 2 - An enhanced mod by thealfest for the Amstrad CPC

Now here's a blast from the past and a game that I remember as being one of the best action-adventure games I had ever played on the Amstrad CPC 464. It's 'Saboteur II' developed by Clive Townsend and released by Durell Software in 1987, the same publishers behind the incredible dragon flying 'Thanatos'. This fine game was released for many platforms such as the CPC, ZX Spectrum and C64, and featured a female protagonist who must break into a high-security compound, fight off guards, avoid pumas and alter the course of a nuclear ballistic missile and then escape on a motorbike.